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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-07
the cotton crop.

Laurel is again happy in securing
for that excellent city another large
lumber plant, one of the largest in
the state. Another added to those
already in Laurel will make times
lively for sure. Keep your eye on
Laurel as one of the liveliest towns
in South Mississippi.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-07
Cortelyou Criticised.

Congressman Sims, of Tennessee,
and Burleson, Of Texas, criticised
Secretary Cortelyou for loanihg
money to New York banks and re-
fusing or neglecting to extend aid to
Southern banks to enable them to
move the cotton crop.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-07
Conditions Improving.

The financial situation is rapidly
improving in the east and business
has practically reached a normal
basis.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-07
Bounty on Triplets.

A Memphis woman applied to the
federal government for a bounty on
her triplets.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-07
Fails to Open.

The Peoples Bank, of Portsmouth
Va, with capitalization of $4,000
failed to open.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-07
Bulletin Issued.

A bulletin on the Audubon Sugar
School was issued by the Louisiana
State University.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-16
EXCURSIONS.

The Grand Army of the Republic of the
District Of Columbia will nave its out
Ing to Luna Park to morrow, under the
auspices of Lincoln Post, 6. A. r. The
money derived from the sale of tickets is
to be used for the benefit Of the sick and
dependent soldiers and families, and ARE
on sale In all the government departments
by comrades of the G. A. r. Children ad-
mitted free to all amusements from to
4 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-16
Tug Destroyed by Fire.

The Baltimore tug SandOw, owned by the
American Towing Company, was almost to-
tally destroyed by fire early last Wednes-
day morning as the vessel was on her way
to the Delaware river. The fire started In
the boiler room of the tug and spread SO
rapidly that in a few minutes the vessel
was ablaze all over her deck house. In
response to the signals Of distress sounded
by the whistle of the sandow the tugs
Pickwick and Sarah FASTENED to her as
sistance, and though they poured streams
of water on the vessel they could not save
her. The spread Of the flames was so
rapid that the crew Of eight men on the
tug had no time to save their personal ef-
fects and had to take refuge on a scow
which was Being towed by the Sandow
The burning vessel was beached on the bay
shore near Miller Island. and with the crew
of the burned vessel aboard the Pickwick
returned to Baltimore.
The Sandow was under charter to the
Maryland Dredging and Contracting Com
pany. and was on her way to the Della
ware river to be employed by that concern
In the towing Of mud scows. She was built
in Wilmington. Del. In 1862, and was 100
feet over all. % feet beam and II feet 2
inches deep. She was formerly the Com
modore s. F. Dupont and was purchased
Towing and Tightening Company and
placed in the general towing trade in the
Chesapeake bay. She was rebuilt in 1898
by the Spedden Shipbuilding Company and
renamed Sandow. She was a frequent Wis.,
itor to this city with tows Of coal and fer
tilizer laden barges from Baltimore ana
other bay points.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-16
Repairs to Army Steamer.

The United States army quartermaster's
department steamer Pontoner, in service as
tender to the engineers battalion station at
the Washington barracks, is hauled out on
the marine railway at Benefits boatyard
for the cleaning and painting of her hull
under water The steamer will be on the
railway for two or three days. The Pom
tonier is an iron hull steamer, and was built
during the time the American troops were
in charge in Cuba, for service at Havana
and other ports. She is built in sections so
that they can be disconnected and lowered
into the hold of vessel or placed on cars
to be transported to points where her
services are needed. After the termination
Of American occupancy in Cuba the vessel
was brought back to this country and about
three years ago was assigned to duty at
Washington barracks. She is speedy
craft and is used by the engineers for
service between this city and old Fort Foote
where the engineer battalion has a rifle
range and practice ground. The Pontonier
Is said to be the only vessel af1oat that Is
built in separate sections that can be dis
connected without disturbing the engine
or the interior arrangements Of the YES
sci.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-16
Among the Power Craft.

The handsome power launch Fefe owned
in this city, was yesterday hauled out on
the marine railway at Benefits to have her
engine bed renewed and for calking and
general repairs. The Fefe is fine little
craft and is a new vessel on the Potomac
According to the shipyard men, defective
workmanship in the building of the launch
caused the engine bed to give away, neces-
stating it's being rebuilt The Fefe will
be on the railway at the shipyard for a
week or ten days. On being launched 1t
is stated, she will sail on a cruise on the
river.
The power boat belonging to Carter &
Clark of this city, which was used in towing
tie-laden lighters from the loading grounds
in Occoquan and other creeks in Virginia
to barges loading ties to northern ports
was returned to this city yesterday to have
her engine overhauled. 1t was found that
the cylinder of the engine had been flooded
with oil and that prevented the proper COM
binaton of gases from the gasoline and
air, TO cause the explosions, and the engines
would not work. The trouble will be recti-
for service.
Rapid progress is being made on the new
power launch under construction at Cum
berland's boathouse at the foot of 9th street
for Mr.. Scates of this city. The frame work
of the boat Is up and the outside plauking
is being put on the new craft.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-16
PARAMOUNT CITIZENS MEET.
Financial Prosperity Is Reported by
Committees

The last regular meeting of the Paramount
Heights Citizens Association was held at
the residence of Mr.. H E. Jenifer Pres
ident W. D. Nixon presided and received
the reports of the financial secretary and
treasurer, which showed the healthy finan-
cial condition of the association. Chair
man Goldman reported for the street COM
mittee the construction of a new bridge
parallel with the old one on 5sth street, and
the completion of the clnder walk on the
District boulevard and along White avenue.
Messrs Collins, Goldman, Dawson, Payne
and Williams were appointed committee
to request the District Commissioners to
hasten the opening of the proposed road
from the new engine house at Deanwood to
56th street and the District boulevard.
The committee on membership, consisting
OF MesSrs. Goldman, Collins and Dawson,
was instructed to extend invitations to all
newcomers to affiliate themselves with the
association. Messrs. Armstrong and Will
liams, the committee appointed to prepare
plans for launching a newspaper in the
town. reported progress. Prof Williams
will leave the latter part Of the month for
a trip into southern Maryland In the in
tereSt of the enterprise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-16
FUNERAL OF B. F. PETERS.
Services Over Body Of Late Chief Clerk
of Navy Department.

Arrangements have been completed for
the funeral today of Benjamin +. Peters
late chief clerk of the Navy Department,
who died Wednesday afternoon at his resi-
denCe. 40 c street southeast, after an i'll
ness of several months. rvlces will be
held at Lees chapel. 332 Pennsylvania ave
nue.. this afternoon at o'clock under the
auspices of Naval Lodge, No. 4, F. A. A.
NJ, of which deceased was a member.
The remains will be cremated and taken
to Harrisburg, Pa, for final disposition.
Mr.. Peters was a native of that city and
always maintained a legal residence there.
Most of his surviving relatives are resi-
dents of Harrisburg.
Twelve officials at the Navy Department,
who had been Intimately associated with
Mr.. Peters in his official duties, have been
chosen to act as honorary pallbearers.
These are Pay Director John Speel, Com
mander John ]. Knapp and Naval Con-
structor ]. II. Linnard, all of the navy;
Lieut.. Col George Richards. U. S. NJ. c.;
Mr.. E. P. Hanna, solicitor Of the depart
ment; Mr.. Z. 8. Brandt. chief clerk, bu-
reau of ordnance; Mr.. NJ. L. Croxall dis
bursting clerk: Mr. c. w. Stewart. super
intendent of Naval War Records office, and
Messrs. F. S. Curtis, c. A. Dunn. r. T.
Bartlett and J. c. Pugh. clerks in the Office
of the chief clerk Of the department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-16
Anacostia and Vicinity.

At a meeting of the Mems Club of the
Anacosta Methodist Episcopal Church
Tuesday evening reports were received rela
tive to the progress of matters in which the
organization is interested. One of these is
the competition between members OF the
club who have been divided into forces
known as the Reds and Blues with the OBJ
ject of adding new members to the organi-
Zation. 1t was shown that the Reds, who
are working under the direction Of Mr..
George o. Watson, have added ninety-two
names to the club while the Blues. with
Mr.. John E. Fort as captain. have added
ninety-one. The contest was extended into
new channels, and will continue several
weeks longer. social gathering followed
the business session, and Mr.. Daniel c.
Smtthson presented program for the en-
tertainment Of the members 1t included a
cornet solo by Mr.. William Fowler, vocal
solo by Mr.. Arthur Simpson, a recitation
by Mr.. Charles Marshall. piano solo by
Howard Griffith and as selections by ~ quar-.
tet composed Of Messrs. Arthur Simpson,
johnson Hardy. John E. Fort and Elijah
1 kinse ,,o, Before adjournment refresh
The following Anacostians left in party
Wednesday for Ocean Grove, N. j., where
they will attend the camp meeting serv-
liam Nicholson and children. Mr.. and Mrs.
George w. King, ST., Mr. George F. Pyles
and Misses Mabel and Bessie Pyles. Mr.:
ana MIS-. CndrleS A. J. Williamson, MISSES
Edith Tew and Edna Emo.
Mrs. James Crawford, who fractured her
hip by fall at the residence of
Mrs. v. B. Gousha, Is Jefferson street,
several days since, has been removed to
Providence Hospital Mrs. Crawford is one
of the oldest residents Of the town, being
over eighty years Of age, and concern is
felt over the probable result of her in
jury which followed a period of severe
illness.
Mrs. Mary Manning, wife of ex-Mayor
Manning of Kansas City, Kan, who has
been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Armistead
Williams, 31S Washington street, has gone
to Martinsburg. W. Va, following trip to
the jamestown exposition, to visit rela-
tives. She will return to Anacostia before
leaving for home.
Mrs. Katherine Stenmyer of Pittsburg,
Pa, Is visiting relatives at the home OF
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Green, Nichols ave.
nue..
Mr. John g. Edelen Is spending his vaea-
ton at Frostburg. Md. after visiting Davis,
Elkins and other mountain towns in West
Virginia.
MI. and Mrs John Monahan and Miss
Monahan Of Wilkesbarre, Pa, are guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick McAndrews, 200 Mon
roe street.
Mrs. James Glennan Of Maple avenue and
Mrs. J. F. Reagan OF 1877 Monroe street
have gone to the Jamestown exposition
Mr.. Arthur B. Suit, the superintendent of
the Sunday school Of the Anacostia NJ. E.
Church, has gone to Piney Point with his
family, to remain a number Of weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-16
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
Pennsylvania avenue for Mount vernon
hourly. 10 m. to 3 pm. Arlington and
Alexandria every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge
for Arlington. Fort Myer and Falls
Church half hourly.
Ferry steamer Lackawanna to Alexan-
dria every hour and half from Am. to
pm.
Steamers of the Maryland. Delaware
and Virginia Railway Company to Balt-
more leave 18th street wharf as per
schedule.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon at 10 am and 2:3O pm, and for
Marshall Hall, 10 am, 80 and G:3O pm.
Great Falls - Electrical illumination,
music and dancing afternoon and night.
Cars leave Great Falls and Old Dominion
railroad station Both and NJ streets.
Chesapeake Beach trains leave District
line station 9:S and II am, 2. ). $40, 1:i3
and 9i5 pm, subject to change without
notice.
Steamer st. Johns for Colonial Beach
leaves 9Th street wharf at $40 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-16
Teddy Bear Matinee

''-foFd Is. Bergman. cartoonist of The
star and the originator of the Teddy bear
In tins country, has been invited by the
Management Of the Belasco Theater to oc-
eupy box ~ the matinee tomorrow of the
Charlotte Walker company. which has been
designated as Teddy bear matinee
Every person on the lower floor of the
theater at the matinee OF Cousin Kate"
viii be presented with Il Teddy bear There
Will also be eleven prizes for the largest
Teddy bears that patrons of the theater
bring to the theater and exhibit at the box
Office. The largest Teddy bear VIII receive
as a reward a box for any performance
next week of The Marriage Of Kitty the
play In which Miss Walker will then APP
pear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-16
Damage to Barge,

Barge No. 90 of the Standard OIL Com
pany fleet. which struck an obstruction In
the James river about two weeks ago and
punched hole In her hull through which
large quantity of oil escaped and was
lost, is at Spedden's shipyard at Baltimore
to have her damaged hull rebuilt and to be
made ready for service again. No. 50 was
one OF the fleet used to bring oil to this
city. but since the accident to her barge No.
a has been used for that service alone II
Is stated that considerable portion of
the port side OF one end of the vessel will
have to be renewed and that the barge will
be at the shipyard for two or three weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-16
W. R. c. AT SARATOGA.
Orders Issued Today by Department
President Ball,

Formal notices have been issued by Mrs
Isabel Worrell Ball, department president,
calling attention of friends and members
of the Woman's Relief Corps to the twenty
fifth annual convention of the organization,
which will be held at Saratoga Springs,
n. Y, September 8 to IA. 1t is stated the
headquarters of the Department of the Po-
tomac will be In Cottage A." In the United
States Hotel, and all members of the G. A.
r., W. r. C. and allied patriotic orders of
the District are promised a home at
headquarters during convention week in
Saratoga.
Those who will assist the department
president as reception committee through
out the week will be Department Secretary
Emma c. Littlejohn, Department Counselor
Ida a. Oldroyd and Annie w. johnson
Ida ]. Hart, Georgia G. Balm, Annie E.
Cromwell, Mamie G. Davis. Lucie B. Ora
ham. Christine Walton Dunlap Cora l..
Smith, Marian B. Parker. Sarah Bunyea
Emma f. Patterson, Sarah E. Beach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-16
Personal to River Men.

Mr.. James o. Carter returned yesterday
from q visit Of several days to the noun
tains Of Frederick county, Nd. and was at
his office on the river front.
Capt Milburn, formerly master Of the
steamer Lackawanna. on the ferry route,
who has been at the home OF his parents In
St. Mary county Md. recuperating from
severe attack Of Illness. has recovered his
uaIly improving. and will be able to return
here.
Lieut.. J. r. Sutton Of the harbor police
precinct who ie at Colonial Beach for the
benefit Of his health. is reported to be grad
ually improving and will be able to return
home and resume his duties as harbor-
master in a short time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-16
GEN. BIRNEY's FUNERAL.
Secular League Will Conduct the
Services Tomorrow Afternoon.

officers of the Secular League, which Will
have charge of the funeral of the late Gen
William Birney, completed arrangements
today for the services to be held in the
chapel of Lees undertaking establishment
$50 Pennsylvania avenue. tomorrow after
noon al o'clock. Announcements of the
funeral have been sent to all members of
the league, and 1t is expected most of them
will be present. Pentalpha Lodge. F. A.
A. NJ, has been notified of the hour of the
service. and its members invited to attend
Representatives of several other organ:za-
tions with which Gen. Birney was affiliated
arc also expected to be present.
By Gen. Birney's wish. however the en-
tire service will be in charge of the Secular
League, of which organization he was sew
eral times president and member for up
ward of thirty years. Addresses will be
made by DR.. ]. ]. Shirley. president of
the league and by Prog. H. c. Kirk. After
ward the body will be cremated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-16
TILE FRACTURES SKULL.
James Johnson Seriously Hurt at New
Union Station.

James johnson. colored, thirty-five years
of age, whose home is at 443 Franklin street
northwest, received a severe injury to his
head yesterday afternoon while working at
the union station. A piece of cement thing
which was being hoisted to the roof fell and
struck hin on his head, and he was I'M
conscious when picked up by other work.
men. He was cared for at the station until
the arrival Of the ambulance from the Cas-
ualty Hospital The surgeon in charge of
the ambulance hurried him to the hospital,
where it was found that he had sustained
a fracture of his skull.
The injured man was in a critical condi-
ton when he reached the hospital and Inc
surgeons found II necessary to perform an
operation. Johnson regained consciousness,
and his condition was so much improved
this morning that the surgeons at the hos
pital said he would probably recover
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-16
Assessment Against China.

The sum of 81. 127.45. the amount of
certified check given. by former Chinese
Minister WI Ting Fang as the payment of
a special assessment for the widening Of
10th street In front Of the site of the
Chinese legation. has been placed in the
Treasury of the United States pending a
judicial determination by the courts as to
the validity of the assessment
Legations being exempt from general as
sessments, the Chinese government pro-
tested against the payment in question
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-16
Program for White House Concert.

The Wagner program for the concert at
the White House tomorrow afternoon at
500 o'clock by the band Of the United
States Marine Corps. William H. Santel-
mann, leader, follows:
Prelude to "Meistersinger". ....... Wagner
"Albumblatt" Wagner
Flute solo, fantasia on theme of Chopn's
Funeral March. ....... Demersseman
Musician Robert E. Seel)
Grand Fantasia, die Goetterdammerung,"
Wagner
War Fanfare and Kings Prayer from
'Lohengrn". ............. ......W Wagner
Overture, The Flying Dutchman' Wagner
Grand march, "Huldigung". ...... Wagner
THE Star Spangied Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-16
SOUNDING OF ALARMS.
Blaze in Sheds - Another Fire in
Southwest Section.

A blaze in the sheds in rear of the houses
of A. H. Burdine and ]. NJ. Williams. 705
and 7O7 street southwest about o'clock
this morning aroused the occupants and a
number of their neighbors. Some of the
latter became excited and alarmed. but
shortly after the arrival of the ffremen they
realized that there was no danger of the
blaze spreading. There was nothing found
to indicate the origin of the fire, which
caused about $3.50 damage
The fire department received call from
box 4o6 about 8 o'clock pm. yesterday, the
alarm having been sounded because of a
blaze in the kitchen at the house of Mrs
Carr. POT 9th street southwest. 1t was
ironing day in Mrs. Cars home and q
number of pieces of the weeks wash were
accidentally knocked on to the stove. About
$25 damage resulted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-16
Have The Star Follow You.

Those leaving tho city should havs
The Star sent to them by mall In
order that they may keep Informed
about Washington affairs. In most
Instances The Star will be at the
breakfast table the next day and give
oil 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 go cents per month, In.
varlably In advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-16
Fireman to Become Policeman

In report TO the Commissioners Chief
Belt of the fire department stated there
are number of eligible men on the list
from which to make selections for the de-
partrnent, and in the same connection he
made the recommends ton that the reslg-
nation Of ]. Hurst. private. class 2, with
No. ) truck company. be accepted. to take
effect August II. instead of recurring the
usual thirty days notice.
me police department is short of men,
ana the desire 10 appoint Private Hurst
10 that department without DELAY is the
reason given by Chief Belt for breaking the
thirty days rule
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-16
Street Cars Collide.

Two street cars came together at 14th and
ii streets yesterday afternoon about 5
oclock. one of them on the 18th street line
and the other on the F street line. 1t Is be-
lieved that the accident was caused by a
misunderstanding on the part of the motor
men as to which had the right of way The
fender of one car was broken and the run
ming board of the other was damaged. Both
cars were carrying passengers at the time
the accident happened, but none of them
was injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-16
Sale of Floor Coverings.

It is announced that the firm of Giddings
& Steele, S13 Pennsylvania avenue has Just
closed big mill purchase Of high-grade
carpets. rugs and linoleums at much less
than the usual prices quoted by the mills
panese mattings were also closed out from
a leading importer. The goods are now on
sale at prices claimed to be as low and in
some Instances lower. than they can ordi.
narily be bought at wholesale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-16
Iowa Circle Concert

The program for the concert at Iowa
Circle by the United States Engineer Band
IGtus hamper, handmaster, this evening al
$50 O'Clock is as follows:
March. "Olte kameradcu.' 1y,.
Overture, "Pique Dame. S,I 'an
liccoio solo. The Turtle Dove" .Damare
Musician LevcnD
Selection, mariana" Wallace
Walk 1901 Night ........ < Sr '.,"se
selection Nam selle Napoleon 'TudeTS
Patrol, The Blue and Gray .DaIhaI
The Death OF Custer ... Joh,,1',,S
IN american and Indian Fantasia.
The Star Spang!ed Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-16
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Allowances by Police Pension 20

Inc widows of three former members of
the metropolitan police department were
made happy yesterday when the Commits
sioners approved the recommendations of
the police pension board, that the pensions
OF two of them be increased and that the
third be granted liberal allowance
Margaret A. Kenner, widow of former
private George d. kenner, who received $50
month ever since her husbands death IN
1890, will be allowed $50 a month. Mrs
Mary l.. Guy widow of former Lieut. John
+. Guy, was granted $40 instead of s25
Joanna A. German, widow of Michael b.
German, who died recently, was granted a
pension OF $50 a month during widowhood