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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
Watch for a City-Randle Highlands,
Advertisement.
Repairs to Sailing Vessels.

AS the three-masted schooner Daylight
was being brought down from Georgetown a
day two ago with a cargo of coal aboard,
bound on a voyage to Boston. her anchor
stock struck one Of the heavy stone abut
ments of the railroad bridge and was
broken off. Deeming 1t unsafe to proceed to
sea with the anchor not in good order, the
vessel stopped off Alexandria and has been
lying there for the past two days while re-
pairs are being made to her big mud hook.
It Is understood the work will be completed
today and that the tug Camilla will take the
Daylight In tow for the mouth Of the river,
from which point she will continue her voy-
age to the New England coast under sail.
The Washington-owned schooner John Nc
GInnis, which recently discharged a cargo
OF lumber at Philadelphia. has gone to a
shipyard there to be fitted with new rud-
der and wheel and to have such other re-
pair work done to her as may be necessary
to put her in good order for service. AS
soon as the repairs to the McGinnis are
completed she will load cargo of hard coal
at Philadelphia for this port.
The two-masted river schooner Belmont,
which is now at river point loading a
cargo for this city. will on her arrival here
go out of service while she Is being fitted
with new wire rigging and is being other
wise modernized for active service in the
wood and lumber carrying fleet on the Po-
tomac.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08

AT GOVERNMENT PR1NTERY.
Inauguration Of Semi-Monthly Pay
Days-Reorganizati Plans.

Employees of the government printing Of
flee express approval at the Inauguration
OF semi-monthly pay days instead of the
bi-weekly visits Of the paymaster. The
matter Of weekly payment of workers was
thoroughly gone into. and the added ex-
pense did not appear to justify the nno-
walton. The new arrangement divides the
office into four classes. payable in the
four days following the LIST and 18th. and
all leaves Of absence begin on either of
those days of any month.
The old-time practice of granting leave
without pay is being discouraged by the
officials Instances are related where
young graduates of the various schools OF
the city have taken leave without pay for
ninety days. and, becoming DISCOURAGED
have returned to their employment at the
printing Office and drawn seven and one
half days unearned leave.
One Of the first moves toward a reorgani-
cation Of the mechanical department of the
big plant has been the moving of the foun-
dry lookup or ''Y, as 1t Is called, to quar-
tiers formerly occupied by a portion of the
first section The Job binding section has
been removed from the old building to the
fourth floor of the new structure, where the
f1nishers, forwarders and sewers have been
positioned with similar branches Of the
blank book binding section, although hold
Ing its identity as a separate branch of the
binding art. The term section is now
applied to a subdivision of any branch of
the manufacturing department of the Office,
as well as of the clerical branches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
Among the Power Craft.

The power launch Stella, belonging to Mr.
James E. Nicholson of this city, Is on the
marine railway at Reagan's boa thouse, at
the foot of 18th street southwest. for minor
repair work and for cleaning and painting.
The Stella has Just returned from a cruise
down the river and as soon as she is put
overheard again. 1t is stated, she will leave
this city on trip to the Coan river after
fish.
The handsome power launch May F., be-
longing to Mr.. Fishman of this city, which
has been out on the small marine railway
at Benefits boatyard for the past ten days,
was this morning put overheard ready for
service. While on the railway the hull of
the little craft was scraped and painted and
she was put in thorough order for fall
cruising on the river and bay. The May F.
will leave here in a day or two for St.
Clements bay, in lower Maryland.
The deadrise boat belonging to Capt
Brannagan, which was recently fitted with
a gasoline power engine for auxiliary serv-
Ice, is being supplied with her wheel at
the foot OF 9th street. and will be ready to
go overheard about the end of the present
week. The new launch is an open boat, but
is q roomy and comfortable craft and will
be used for pleasure cruising on the river.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
FRANK MILLER DEAD
FORMER EMPIoYE OF GOVERN
MENT PRINTING OFFICE.

Funeral services over the remains Of
Frank Miller, a former ernploye Of the gov
eminent printing office, were held at =
o'clock this afternoon at the family
home. 617 18th street northeast, and inter
ment was made in Rock Creek cemetery.
Rev. DR.. Donald c. Macleod offic .ated. The
pallbearers We're: Daniel Miller S. S. Shedd,
F. G.. Capers. Charles G. Peake, w. S. Nc
Curdy and r. B. Zimmerman
The deceased was a native OF Ohio, but
most Of his life was spent in West Vir-
ginia, where he was a successful news
paper publisher. He was also identified
with many public enterprises in Wheeling
and Charles Town. W. Va He was closely
identified, also, with the politics Of the
state. In 1889 Mr.. Miller was appointed to
a position in the government printing Of
fee. and with his family removed to this
city. About two years ago he was stricken
with paralysis, and death was directly
caused by a general breakdown. due to this
disease. Mr.. Miller was seventy-one years
of age. His wife and five children and
several grandchildren survive him. Two
or his children. Frank Miller, jr. and Miss
Dora Miller, reside In Washington. OF the
other three children. one lives In Brooklyn,
one In Wheeling and one in Charles Town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
CHS MASTERS VOICE"
Musical instrument for Which Pic
ture Is Trademark.

1t is claimed that His Masters Voice.
the little fox terrier listening to the Victor
Is the trademark of the greatest musical
instrument the world has ever known. The
Victor, 1t Is asserted, combines all musical
Instruments in one and includes, in addition,
the perfect human voice. 1t is grand opera
singer, band orchestra, cornet. piano, min
strel show, vaudeville performance, or any
other form Of entertainment. 1t amuses
young and old alike, and the new records
that are issued every month make the en-
ioyment ever new.
Only the highest class talent Is engaged
to sing and play for the Victor. it is ex-
planned. The most famous grand opera
stars of both continents including Melba,
Caruso, Eames, Plancon, Patti, Sembrich,
Scott, Schumann-Heink and Campanari,
are under contract to sing only for the Vic
tor. Many of these operate stars could
never be induced to sing for talking
machine, 1t Is declared, until they found
out that the Victor did full justice to their
voices. The Victor has beautiful, loud
and clear musical tone quality of its own
and reproduces everything true to life.
Sousa's Band and Pryors Band play ex-
clusively for the Victor, and the Victor Or
chestra, conducted by Walter B. Rogers,
accompanies all singers who make vocal Sc
lections for the Victor.
There are over 5000 Victor records, and
the musical library is constantly being in
creased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe Norfolk and jamestown every
evening at $50 and every morning at
o'clock.
Electric trains from 18th street and Penn
sylvania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly,
10 am TO pm. Arlington and Alexan-
dria every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge for
Arlington. Fort Niger and Falls Church half
hourly.
Ferry steamer Lackawanna to Alexandra
every hour and a half from am to q
pm.
Steamers Of the Maryland, Delaware and
Virginia Railway Company to Baltimore
leave 9TH street wharf as per schedule.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon at 10 am. and go pm, and Tor
Marshall Hall. 10 An, 2:30 and $50 pm.
Great Falls-Electrical Illumination. mu-
sic and dancing afternoon and night cars
leave Great Falls and Old Dominion rail-
road station. 36th ana Nj streets.
Chesapeake Beach trains leave District
line station p:25 and II am, $50, $40. I:4o
and 9:4J pm, subject to change without
notice.
Steamer st. Johns for Colonial Beach
leaves eth street wharf at $40 am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
An Evening With the Renroc Club.

With a Gridiron appetite for fun and Jolly
good times and following equal to the
Bank Clerks the Renroc Club the we'll
known eastern organization. has decided on
August IL, Lucky Day" for the day to en-
terrain their friends al Marshall Hall.
With good assurances from the weather
bureau OF clear, COO, moonlight night
an opening of all the concessions by the
mana cement, the club has in addition pre-
pared some special features. and pre-
act that they will have one of the pleas
ATTEST excursions of the year. When asked
as To what the special features would be-
Mr.. Turner, chairman of the excursion
committee, simply smiled and said, III
You know any one who is not going just te i
them for me they will miss the time of their
life
The Renroc Club is noted for its dances,
smokers and musical features, and this
year, for the first time IT has decided to
add an excursion to the list of entertain
ments for the year. To make the excursion
a social success and a typical Renroc af-
fair the number of tickets has been linn
tied to a few hundred. which have been
placed in the hands of the members of the
club. and on sale at Charles j.. Turner'S
music store, 1906 G street northwest. No
more tickets will be sold after the limited
number have been disposed of.
Upon information from the president, Mr..
E. G. Evans, this will positively be the
only excursion to be given by the club this
summer, and the enthusiasm among the
members is at its height.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
OFF FOR HOT SPRINGS.
typographical Union Delegates
Leave for Convention City.

The delegates and members Of Columbia
Typographical Union, No. 101, who will at
tend the convention of the International
Union at Hot Springs Ark, to begin next
Monday and continue throughout the week.
left here today for the convention city.
The Washington delegation numbered
twenty-six persons, it is said, and was a
representative body.
Delegates John A. Huston and Charles
I. Wiley left at 12:40 o'clock over the
Baltimore I'd Ohio, via St. Louis. where
they will be entertained on Saturday by
the st. Louis organization. They were
accompanied by Mrs. Huston and E. E.
Calhoon, and will take special train
from st. Louis to Hot Springs Saturday
night. arriving at that point on Sunday.
Delegates H. w. Templar and William
R. Love left at II o'clock over the Chesa-
peake and Ohio. via Louisville and Mem
phis. They will be entertained in the
latter city by the Memphis Typographical
Union on Saturday. and will arrive in
Hot Springs Sunday morning. They were
accompanied by Mrs. Love, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. w. Bowen, Mr.. and Mrs ]. Monroe
Kreiter, and Mrs c. F. Roberts, repre-
senting the Ladies. Auxiliary.
The delegates from Philadelphia, Read
ing and Baltimore were on the same train.
as we'll as several members of the local
union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
STRANGER TAKES A HAND.
Boys Fight Attracts a Grown-Up,
Who Exercises His Muscles.

John G. Schuerger who conducts a bak-
cry at PIG 9th street southeast, left his place
of business yesterday afternoon to put
stop to a row in which his boy and two
others participated on the sidewalk. 1t is
stated that two other boys were arrayed
against his son. and his daughter called
him. A man, who was a stranger in the
neighborhood. is said to have taken a hand
in the boys fight and struck the Schuerger
lad, and when Mr.. Schuerger went out the
intruder turned his attention toward him.
Mr.. Schuerger received a number of pain
full bruises. The police of the fifth pre-
cinct made an investigation of the trouble.
ascertaining that the stranger who partici-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
The Majestic.

When the doors of the Majestic Theater
are thrown open to the public on the aft
ernoon of August 10 patrons of this play
house will find it entirely renovated and
redecorated throughout. Manager Frank
B. Weston, who has been selected by the
Lafayette Amusement Company to repre-
sent its interests in Washington, has ar
rived from Peoria, ILL.,, and assumed his
duties at the Majestic. Manager Weston
has been associated with the Western
Vaudeville Association for several years.
being located at st. Louis. Chicago and
other western cities. It is his intention to
make the Majestic a strictly high-class
family theater. with the very best in the
amusement line.
w. d. Fitzgerald's Majestic Stock Com
pany is now busily engaged in the re-
hearsal of The Christian the opening
production. under The supervision of Stage
Director Albert Roberts. Manager Fitzger-
aid states that only high-class royalty
plays will be presented by his company,
and heavy royalties have been paid for the
privilege of producing the plays selected for
the first three weeks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
Government BUYS Pile Driver.

Messrs Carter and Clark of this city re-
Gently sold to the United States Army engi-
neer's Office in this city a driving
machine. With the driver was sold large
lighter which was used for the transporta-
ton of piling from point to point as needed
by the driver in its work. The United
States engineers office. in charge Of the
improvements being made on the navigable
streams emptyng into Chesapeake bay, will
use the machine for jetty building and
other pile work needed in the permanent
Improvement of the Rappahannock river.
These Improvements are now in progress
in the vicinity Of Fredericksburg and one
of the tugs of the Taylor fleet will leave
machine in tow for Fredericksburg. The
machine Is ready for service and it will be
placed in commission as soon as 1t arrives
at the Virginia port
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
En- Route to Colon.

The tug Jack Towhy OF Norfolk, which il
towing the government dredge Mindi to
Colon. was at Nassau for coal several days
ago. The Mindi is one Of the dredges built
at Sparrows Point, near Baltimore, for the
isthmian canal commission and she Is on
her WAY to the canal to start on the work.
The big twin-screw dredge Culebra, which
was also built at Sparrows Point. is on her
way to the isthmus under her own steam
and Is expected to reach Colon in the near
future. The dredge Ancon. a sister of the
Culebra, Is now being completed at the
Maryland shipyard and will be ready to
start south within the next month. These
new dredges are the finest Of their kind
ever built and they are expected to do much
toward Fastening the work of digging the
big ditch. The Towhy, with the Mindi will
next be heard from, 1t is stated at Port
Antonio, Jamaica.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
Repairs 70 Lightship.

Lightship No. AZ. from the Tail of the
Horseshoe, is at Baltimore for repairs, and
bids for the work on the vessel. which have
been opened in the Office of the fifth district
lighthouse inspector at Baltimore. were as
follows: Spedden Shipbuilding Company
81. 1922; Marine Railway Machine and Boiler
Works. $1.9O5.0O, and Mcintyre & Hender-
son, $2,760. No award was made, but 1t is
understood the work will be given to the
firm making the lowest bid. 1t Is stated
station.
The lighthouse service tender Holly was at
Portsmouth, Va, early in the week on an
bay. Completing that work the Holly will
prepare to deliver fuel and other supplies to
stations on the Chesapeake and the tribu-
taries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
Chesapeake Beach Attractions.

Those familiar with conditions at Chesa-
peake Beach say that, unlike many other
summer resorts, it is never 80 crowded as
to be uncomfortable. The magnificent
beach, though continually alive with
comfort-seeking throng, always has room
for more The fresh breezes from the bay
are regarded as health promoting, keeping
the atmosphere at temperature which
makes life really worth living after having
sweltered for hours in the hot city. During
the continued hot weather Of this month
the beach will be a boon to Washing
tonians. Excellent passenger service Is
provided, affording quick and cheap trans
portation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
Florida Club Organized,

A number Of colored persons from Flor
ida now residing in this city met last even
ing at the residence of w. T. Menard, 446
s street northwest, and organized the Flor
ida Club, with the following officers: E. q.
Evans, president; Paul r. Stewart, vice
president: Willis T. Menard, corresponding
secretary; 1. H. Spears. recording secretary;
s. 8. Thompson. treasurer; G. " Fowler
chaplain; r. Milton, seTSeant-at-arms; r.
L. Pendleton, chairman entertainment COM
mittee. The next meeting will be held at
the residence of r. L. Pendleton, 1924 18th
street northwest, Wednesday, September 4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08

Capt. Joseph Chivel of this city is visiting
his former home In lower Maryland. Capt.
Chiveil Will be absent from the city for two
or three weeks.
Sergt. Russell Dean of the harbor detail
is acting as commander of the precinct dur.
ing the absence of Lieut. Sutton, who is at
Colonial Beach for the benefit of his health.
Private Passano is acting as sergeant of
the harbor precinct and is In charge of the
work of patrolling the hsrbor.
Mr.. Gustave z. Lohr has gone to Wilker-
sons Wharf. Va, to spend his vacation with
his family.
Mr.. d. ]. Callahan, assistant general man.
ager, and Mr. William II. Callahan general
passenger agent of the Norfolk and Wash
ington Steamboat Company. are at Norfolk
attending the Knights OF Columbus conven-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
Have The Star Follow You.

These leaving the city should. have
The Star sent to them by mall In
order that they may keep Informed
about Washington affairs. In most
Instances Tho Star will be at the
breakfast table the next day and give
all Of the news from Washington Of
the day before. The address may be
changed as frequently az desired BY
giving the old and new addresses. The
price OF The Star by mall daily and
Sunday 10 60 cents per month, In.
varisbly In advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
Alleges False Imprisonment.

The United Cigar Stores Company has
been made defendant in a suit for $4,000
damages for alleged false Imprisonment,
filed in the District Supreme Court by
Charles s. Young, former employee Of the
company.
Young alleges that June % he was ar
rested upon charge, made by the COM
pany, Of the larceny of $500, and detained
at police headquarters for a period of two
hours and that he was assaulted by en-
ployes of the company and otherwise mis-
treated. He claims that he has since been
unable to obtain employment
Attorneys w. Gwynn Gardiner and Eben
N. Hopewell represent the plaintiff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
Session of Moot Court.

Arrangements have been made for an en-
treatment in the form of a moot court
this evening at o'clock at Trinity Baptist
Church, at which Thomas L. Jones will be
sued for breach OF promise by Miss Ara
matha Jones. The plaintiff will be repre-
scented by Lawyers NJ. T. Clinkscales and
Royal A. Hughes. while the defendant will
be represented by Lawyers Almond w.
Scott and II. c. lannon's. The officials of
the court are w. Calvin Chase Judge;
Richard Hughes, bailfr; Stuart NJ. Lewis
marshal and Perrie w. Frisby, clerk Of
i4C court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
Alleged Failure to Keep Agreement.

Alleged Failure to Keep Agreement.
Charles H. Wye and Amanda Wye have
fled suit In the District Supreme Court to
recover $1,000 from Frank Nixon for an al
legged failure to keep an agreement.
Through Attorneys c. II. Hemans and ].
H. Myers the plaintiffs declare that Nixon,
January 10, 1906 promised to deed to them
by will all his property, real and per-
sonal, upon condition that they would re-
move to his home and take care of him, he
being in i'll health.
Thereupon, it is stated, the plaintiffs re-
signed positions paying them, respectively,
$50 and SIT a month and engaged in the
care of the defendant, but We're informed
by him July that their services were no
longer required and that the contract was
to be dissolved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Desk Sergeants' Appeal.

The desk sergeants In the several police
precincts who do night duty have asked
Maj Sylvester to give them a shorter trick
of duty. They are now working fourteen
hours day. being employed from o'clock
pm. until o'clock in the morning. 1t is
generally understood that they are TO have
time during the night 10 take nap, but It
II said in the precincts where the greater
part OF the police work is done the SER
geants seldom get any rest. Their request
Is being considered by the chief of police
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
$1,000 Niagara Falls Excursion,

August III, Baltimore and Ohio.
Special train standard coaches and parlor
cars, leaving Washington :i5 &. m, running
via Philadelphia and picturesque Lehigh
Valley. Liberal stopovers returning. Tick
cts good ten days Attractive side trips
from Niagara Falls. Other dates Septem-
bar 8 and 20. October 4-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
SO to Atlantic City or Cape May

and return every Friday and Saturday, via
cts good to return until the following Tues
day, inclusive. Stop-over in Philadelphia re-
turning within limit. Same rate to Wild
wood or Ocean City. Through train to At
lantic City leaves at los pm. week days.
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
Death Was Unexpected.

James Butler, colored. forty five years of
age, died suddenly while in the yard in
the rear of his house, FOB Delaware avenue
southwest last night about 10 o'clock. His
death was due to a hemorrhage. Relatives
removed the body to the house and notified
the coroner. Coroner hewitt made an in
vestigation and gave a certificate of death
from natural causes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
Convention of ADVERTISING Man

II is expected that about 100 delegates
VIII attend the convention of the Asso-
ciated Advertising Club OF America to be
held at Cincinnati. Ohio, August q to 80.
Not only VIII the leading advertisers of the
country be present, but a great many adj
vertising agents and publishers as Well
The Cincinnati club is preparing to enter
tain the convention in an elaborate man
ner,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
incorporation of Labor Club.

Articles Of Incorporation Of the District
Labor Club No. 2 have been filed with the
recorder Of deeds. The club Is to exist
twenty-five years and has for it's object the
promotion Of social intercourses. The in
corporators are Elias Chase, William
George, James Woollen, Charles Jones,
James Green, Edward Dorsey and John
George.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
SO to the seashore and Return

via Pennsylvania railroad. Delaware river
bridge route; every Friday and Saturday;
Atlantic City. Cape May, Wildwood or
Ocean City Tickets good on all trains and
to return until the following Tuesday in
elusive. Stop-over at Philadelphia within
limit returning. Atlantic City Special"
leaves at LOS pm. week days.-Advt.