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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-11
RESCUED FROM wATERY DEEP.
Luna Park Lhminary Leaps Into the
Placid Potomac.

Miss Minerva of Luna Park, Va, al
though her press agent hasn't admitted
it yet, is not related to Miss Minerva Of
Athens and antiquity. but she's just as
wise. anyway-probably a whole lot wiser,
because Miss Minerva the first never took
a hop, skip and jump out Of a Grecian
cab into the brawling understanding
waters Orwell. into any place that's wet
Miss Minerva of Luna Park came to
the fore yesterday. so to speak, when
she Jumped from the new Highway bridge
into the Potomac. accompanied only by
the prayers and walls of her press agent
a white bathing suit built on a sort Of
Mother Hubbard plan. and a pair Of
handouts. which were about her slim
but immensely strong wrists.
The Potomac didn't seem to be angry
with Miss Minerva. 1t opened right up
to receive her. 1t was only a few sec
onds after she jumped from the bridge
until Pat Dempsey. lone of our leading
boatmen," rescued her from the watery
deep. Perhaps-and. mind you, 1t Is only
perhaps, because If we keep on perhaps-
ing long enough just think how many
times Minerva's name may be mentioned
by the newspapers-well. then, perhaps
and, of course. the press agent let this
out quietly with fear and trembling
we'll perhaps, Miss Minerva will tump
Off the bridge some day clad in a strait
jacket.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-11
NAY have SUBWAY ENTRANCES
PLAN TO FACILITATE AP.
PRoACHES TO CAR LINES.
Innovation Contemplated at Senate
and House Office Buildings-Some
of the Details.

An addition in the original plans for the
| subways connecting the Capitol with the
Senate and House office buildings is like
ly to be made before the next session OF
Congress, and ii is said to be something
that will add greatly to the comfort OF
| those entitled to use the subterranean
passages.
When the subways were planned 1t was
with the idea of keeping the rain and
snow. and the wintry winds from the per-
| sons of senators. representatives and Cap
itol employees who have to go from the
Capitol to either of the ONCE buildings.
1t has occurred to some bright mind that
1t would likewise be a good plan to pro-
tect those who have to go from either OF
the three buildings to board street car
why not have entrances to the sub
ways at the car lines on b streets north
east and southeast?" this man asked
Supt. Elliott Woods of the Capitol.
AS the subways run directly beneath
the two car lines. Mr.. Woods could see no
reason why such an arrangement should
not be made.
Details of the Plan.
There are several details of the plan
however. which have to be worked out
before its complete practicability can be
demonstrated. On this account 1t is too
early to say for certain whether such
entrances will be cut.
The plan. as it has been worked out
roughly, is to have hoods over the en-
frances or exits-both would probably be
| in One-similar to those in connection with
big urban subways.
1t was learned at Mr.. Woods of.-ce to-
day that SO rapidly is the work progress
ing on the Senate Office building that 1t is
almost certainty that large number OF
senators will be assigned offices in that
building next winter. This means that
the old Maltby building at the corner OF
B street and New Jersey avenue north
east will no longer be used for senator's
offices.
The assignment of rooms in the new
building is sure to create discussion be-
cause every senator likes to remain as
close to the Senate chamber as he can.
There will doubtless be many objections
from those whom 1t may be desired to
move from the Capitol to the Office build
ing. Notwithstanding the new suites will
be more up-to-date and commodious than
any in the main building
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-11
REVENUE CUTTER SOLD.
Old Fessenden to Be Used for Pas.
senger Service on Lakes.

The old revenue cutter Fessenden, until
recently on duty on the Gulf of Mexico,
with headquarters at Key West. has been
sold to George L. Craig. who will have
her converted into a passenger steamer
for service on the lakes.
The vessel is now at a Baltimore ship
yard being made ready for the trip from
Baltimore to Toledo. where the work OF
fitting the vessel for commercial service
will be done. The Fessenden will be
towed to Toledo by the old cutter Dallas.
which has also been purchased from the
government by Mr.. Craig.
1t is expected that the two vessels will
leave Baltimore on their long trip in
about a week. The route will be by the
way of the St. Lawrence river. through
the canals and on the string of lakes, a
total distance OF about $500 miles.
In order to get the FeSsenden through
the canals which are not wide enough
the side wheels and overhang will be re-
moved after she reaches the st. Lawrence
river. The Fessenden is Of 545 tons dis
placement and was built in 1888 at Buff
falo, n Y. She was very fast, making on
her trial trip twenty-five miles an hour.
She Is one Of number of side-wheel cut
ters which the government Is now re-
placing with propeller steamers.
The Dallas. which has been in service
on Lake Ontario. is a screw steamer of
80 tons displacement. She was built at
Boston in 1874.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-11
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe. Norfolk Newport News and
all points south every evening in the year
at $50 o'clock
Electric trains from 10Th street and
PENNSYLVANIA avenue to Mount Vernon
hourly. IN am. to pm Arlington and
Alexandria every twenty minutes.
Ferry steamer Lackawanna to Alexan-
dria every hour and a half from am.
to q pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mar
shall Hall and Mount Vernon leaves 18th
street wharf at 10 am, 2:30 and $50 pm.
Trains for Chesapeake Beach leave Dis
trict line station at 9:2o and IL am, 2:3O,
$40. 1:45 and $40 pm.
Steamer jamestown for a forty-mile
moonlight trip down the Potomac leaves
9TH street wharf at pm.
Steamers of the Maryland, Delaware
and Virginia Railway Company for Bal
timore and other river landings, Mon
days. Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Steamer ST. Johns for Colonial Beach
leaves eth street wharf at $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-11
Fail to See Father.

Herman and Castle Bess. the former
seven and !he latter nine years of age.
reached here last night from CASTOR.
n H. ana were disappointed at the fall
nre OF their father TO meet them at the
Union station The boys were well
dressed and provided with plenty of food.
and were on the way to their home in
Philadelphia. having visited their grand
iather In North Carolina. They were
taken OF the house of detention and cared
Tor until this morning. when they re-
sumed their journey The police commu-
nicated with their father last night and
the latter sent the necessary funds to pay
their fare home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-11
Concerning Pleasure Craft.

Engineer r. a Harrison and Private
r. E. Wilson of the tug Firefighter
district marine fire fighting force. have
purchased power launch from Capt
Chase of Georgetown land will fit 1t ur
for pleasure cruising on the river.
The boat is speed launch about twenty
feet long and with room aboard for about
a half dozen persons on daylight runs
The little craft has been named the
Meteor BY her new owners and after being
painted and overhauled will be put in ser
vice on the river.
The new speed launch belonging to Vic
tor Emerson of Alexandria was given a
trial on the river Sunday and it is stated
she developed a speed of about sixteen
miles an hour. Thenew craft is not rae
ing machine; but is built for pleasure cruie-
ing and this speed makes her one of the
fastest If not the fastest. boat of her
class in service on the river. She is a
handsome boat and her owner will use her
for pleasure cruising. The fastest speed
boat and the fastest cruising launch on
the Potomac are now owned by Alex
andria parties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-11
Lyceun.

The Kentucky Bellies. in J. Grant Glib
sons musical rumpus in two rumps. as
The Hoodlums' Holiday is tersely billed
was the attraction at the Lyceum that
brought to that playhouse its full Glen
tele and some more last night. The matt.
nee in the afternoon drew good crowd
of the regulars. but the evening perform
ance capped the climax. 90
While there were many musical num-
bers that were well received. when
PUNK on Ny Old Banjo" MY Sweet
What They Seem appeared to get the
warmest welcome and the loudest ap-
plause.
O'Malley and Golden, in a song and
dance turn. were given a rous!ng recep-
ton. Other features of the olio to share
the applause were Dave and Percie Mar
tin, in musical sketch OF small dimen-
'sions; ]. Grant Gibson and Adele Ranney,
in duets; Jim Diamond and the dancing
girls and the Melrose brothers. acrobats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-11
ASKS FOR WRIT OF MANOAMUS
APPLICANT FOR LAND GRANT
SUES SECRETARY GARFIELD.
Saws Head of Interior Department
Has Deprived Her of Equal
Benefits of the Law.

Secretary Garfield was today cited by
Justice Barnard to show cause August
a why he should not be compelled to al
low Cora B. Cain to bid for an allotment
of certain public land in the state OF
Washington.
The petitioner. by Attorney Victor H.
Wallace. in asking for writ of man
damus against the Secretary declares that
he has deprived her of the equal benefits
of the land laws of the United States by
means of a recent decision. which. the pc
| titioner asserts. overrules and nullifies
two previous decisions of the Secretary OF
the Interior rendered in her case.
Miss Cain tells the court that her claim
has been pending for three years, and
AYERS that she made first application Tor
the land July o. 1904 on which date the
government had thrown open the Olympia
land district for entry. She says that
for two nights and day prior to the
opening she occupied position In a me
of applicants in front of the door OF the
Olympia land office and was one OF the
first to enter the office She declares .the
officer in charge there announced tnat
the claims filed by all the persons IN Hne
would be considered as simultaneous anu
more than one applicant for the same
land section until the day of entry had
closed
In accordance with this decision she was
required to bid for the section against
another woman who wanted 1t. She ap-
pealed to the Secretary of the Interior.
she says, and he overruled the action or
the land officer and directed that evidence
be taken to show who had rendered the
first application. On this evidence. MISS
Cain says, the land officer found ad-
versely to her. but on appeal to the COM
missioner of the general land office her
application was favored and the right OF
entry awarded to the petitioner. From
this decision her opponent appealed, and
the Secretary sustained the right of the
petitioner.
Recently on a motion for review enter
tanned by Secretary Garfield he rendered
a decision in direct opposition. 1t Is al
legged, to his two former decisions and
sustaining the right of the opposition
The petitioner claims that. the Secretary
having previously set aside the auction
sale of the lots. the section has never
been legally sold and she should be al
lowed to bid at,a new sale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-11
Changes in Buoyage.

The following notice to mariners re-
garding buoyage in the Potomac and In
waters frequently visited by vessels from
this city has been issued from the ONCE
of the lighthouse inspector for this dis
trict:
Potomac River. Nd. Mattawoman shoal
buoy. 81. reported missing. was replace
Elizabeth river. Va. Obst auctions buoy,
~. second-class nun, found out Of posi-
ton. was replaced.
Hampton roads. Va. Willoughby Spit
bell buoy. II. found dragged out Of posi-
ton. is again replaced in position.
Hampton bar east end buoy. HIS third
class can. reported out of position. about
seventy-fve yards TO the westward OF it's
correct position. will be replaced In posi-
ton as soon practicable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-11
F. c. HUM GETS PIANO.
Awards of Elks' Barn Dance and
Jubilee Announced.

Much enthusiasm was manifested at a
concert on the roof garden of the home
of the Washington Lodge of Elks last
night, when awards of the. Eiks' barn
dance and jubilee. held at the Benning
track In June. were announced.
Francis c. Huhn of the bureau OF en-
craving and printing was awarded piano
valued at $500. He was the only one
present who had been so fortunate as to
get into the favored class number OF
other awards will be made later.
The committee on awards is made up of
F. B. Clarkson, chairman: G. E. Bright.
T O. May r. Ezekiel. Edward johnson
and j. c. Johnson.
The reception committee consisted OF
Conrad Hoffman chairman; A. ABBOTT, M.
T. Swing. A. Hageman. ]. L. Ward.
Charles Hermann, Olin Norris and P. F.
Coffey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-11
To Workhouse for Taking Shoes.

James Thomas was adjudged guilty to-
day and committed to the workhouse for
six months by Judge Kimball of the Po-
lice Court on a charge of breaking open
showcase OF Howard Sigmans. 900
Pennsylvania avenue. last Saturday night,
and taking six pairs of shoes. A hour or
so after the theft he wandered several
blocks uptown. where Policeman John
ny" Cats of the first precinct, no. iced
him selling the shoes TO acquaintance
at prices ranging from ID cents to 81 a
pair The man was arrested and when
questioned at the police station admitted
his guilt About half of the stolen prop
erty was recovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-11
At Luna Park.

Minerva, the Handcuff Queen" was the
principal attraction at Luna Park last
night and drew good audience to wit
ness her manipulation Of handcuffs. leg
irons and shackles generally. She per-
formed as her star trick the familiar
Houdini offering of releasing herself from
straitjacket in full view of the audi
ence. and did 1t in three minutes.
Frank Tinney, with eccentric piano
playing and his bagpipe performance.
created amusement and won his share OF
the applause. Other good features in the
bill were Gertrude Gerbest the singing
coincidence; Whitley and Bell, in a COM
edy sketch: Gallando. the clay modeler,
and George w. Davis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-11
THREE BoYS-SK GALLONS
YouNosrERsMAKEAwAYw1TH
QUANTITY OF ICE CREAM. >,
Relatives Pay for Stolen Goods and
Charge Is Dismissed in
Juvenile Court.

Three little boys Ave, six and seven years
of age respectively. with an excess of ap-
petite for ice cream. were arraigned be-
fore Judge Cailan Of the Juvenile Court
yesterday afternoon, charged with the lar
ceny Of six gallons of frozen cream. The
| theft broke up the secondary sale of a
lawn fete at the old Gait house. near the
intersection of Ninth street and Grant
place. announced for last night. The fete
proper was held Saturday and the stolen
ice cream was left over and was to have
been disposed OF to the highest bidder
last night.
The trio admitted taking the ice cream.
but did not volunteer any information as
| to the disposition Of the same.
Did you eat 1t. boys?" asked the court.
Some" chorused the three.
What did you do with the rest?"
Dunno. sir
Relatives Pay the Cost.
Several mothers, aunts and elder sis
tiers were present. and all intimated they
had something to say about older boys,
bad examples and unsavory influences.
The court refused te go into that matter.
however. and decided to dismiss the case.
These children are too young to face a
, trial." he announced. land on condition
the parents pay for the ice cream I'll dis
| miss the charges"
There was no alternative. and the quota
of mothers. aunts and e.der sisters re-
luctantly handed out the necessary cash.
The youths Harry Lightfoot,' Johnnie
Clark and George Bassett. were forthwith
hustled home.
The regular batch Of non-support cases
| also made its appearance in the Juvenile
Court yesterday afternoon. They were
| three in number. in each of which con-
victions were noted. and under suspended
workhouse sentences the defendants were
ordered to pay weekly amounts ranging
| from 81 to Is for the maintenance of their
families.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-11
FAIL TO DENY CHARGE.
Men Accused Of Keeping UnmuxEle6
Dogs Do Not Appear.

Charged with keeping unmuxzled dogs.
Henry Matthews. residing on T Street
Hill. Anacostia. and Alonzo Stewart OF
9lo Stanton street. Anacostia, failed TO
appear in the Police Court today. Col
laterals Of s. each were declared for
feited.
The arrests were made as the result OF
recent police inspection OF that section
OF the city by members OF the Anacostia
substation and the fifth precinct A
number of dog owners were found who
had either failed 10 provide muzzles for
their animals or refused to comply with
the regulations. The warrants were pro-
cured and the arrests were made by Po-
liceman Lusby.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-11
FOR SUMMER OUTINGS.
Treasurer Of the Committee Acknowl-
edges Contributions.

Capt. Andrew Parker. treasurer. &C.
knowledges the following contributions
to the summer outings committee:
Epworth League Of the Mount Pleasan,
Congregational Church. $12.61; Mrs w
p. Graves. So; H. NJ. s.. 81; friend S.
Gen. and Mrs. Smith, S.; Miss s. HI
Clark. 81; Charles s. Grindle, 81; Mrs
Mary Adelia Gage. $40: Dick Drum.
Hunt, jr., $3.50; Miss Elizabeth McGill
IS: Miss D. c. Condron, 50: T. s. l., 81
cash. $3.50; A. NJ. Orrison. 81: First Meth.
odist Protestant Sunday School, So; Mis-
sion Circle of the Universalist Church
s: Rudolph Kaufman. $40: Mrs. Jessie
K. Kaufman. s.; Mrs. Larz Anderson
$50; j. Tyler Powell. So; Mrs. Mary q
Shepherd. so; Mrs. Charles L. Fitx.
hugh. so; Walter F. Rogers. S.: Mrs
Elizabeth H. Schenck. $40: Adolph A.
'Hoehling, jr., IS; Mrs. James Brown
Scott, 81; Mrs. Julia Poindexter. $.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-11
MOVEMENTS OF 1TAsCA.
Training Ship Sails Today for Glib
raltar Homeward Bound.

The United States revenue cutter serv-
ice training ship Itasca, with the classes
of cadets aboard from the school of in
struction at Arundel Cove. near Balti-
more. is scheduled to sail from Coruna,
Spain. today for Gibraltar. at which port
she will remain until August IL.
The vessel since she left Hampton roads
early in June has visited the Azores.
Portsmouth and Plymouth. England; Ant
werp, Belgium: Bremerhaven, Germany.
and Havre. France. At all the ports the
cadets have been given leave ashore and
have opportunity to see the customs and
sights of foreign cities.
From Gibraltar the Itasca will start on
her homeward trip. Funchal. Madeira.
will be visited about August 25; st.
Thomas. D. w. l., will be left about Sep
TENDER II: San Juan, Porto Rico. about
September Is. and Fort Monroe will be
reached about September %. The ship
will return to Arundel Cove about Sep
TENDER 25, and studies will then be re-
sumed for the session at the training
school.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-11
On Charge of Grand Larceny

Accused of stealing SAB from trunk
belonging to Henry Jefferson. living near
the intersection of LIST and D streets north
west. Buffard Tucker was given q nr,-
liminary hearing before Judge Kimbau Of
the Police Court yesterday upon tho
charge of grand larceny. The defendant
entered a plea Of not guilty and was
held In 5000 bond for the action of the
grand jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-11
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

New Academy-Taylor Granville in THE
Star Bout SIS pm.
New Lyceum-"The Kentucky Bellies, -
S:1J pm.
Four-Mile Run-Luna lark, fairyland
of amusements with concert and vaude-
willie show every afternoon and night.
Chevy Chase Lake-Marine Band con-
cert. followed by dancing.
Glen. Echo Park-AmuSements, with
moving picture performances. every even
ing
Great Falls-Orchestra dancing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-11

Blaine Invincible Club Deplores
Death of Senator.

At recent meeting Of tie Blaine In
vincib.e Republican Club resolutions were
adopted expressing sorrow on account of
the death of the late William Boyd ALI
son. A copy of the resolutions was sent
to the family.
The resolutions characterized Senator
Allison as one who endeared himself to
the people by his simplicity of character
and nobility of soul, which led him to
recognize in every man. regardless OF
creed color or condition, a brother. with
paramount claims upon his friendship and
sympathy.
The resolutions were signed by a COM
mittee composed of p. H. Carson. presi-
dent; Frank Wells, secretary; and ]. w.
Bell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-11
Are You Going Out of
Town This Summer !?

TT you are, be sure to have The
Evening and Sunday Star fol.
low you. In most cases The
Star will be at the breakfast
table the next morning and al.
ways give ell Of the latest news
from Washington Of the > be.
fore. The address may be changed
as frequently as desired by giving
Tie old as we'll a. the new ad.
dress. The price Of The Star by
mali oaily and Sunday Is Sc cents
Ger month. In advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-11
Touching Up the White House.

Scaffolding covers several Of the rooms
of the executive offices of the White
House and painters are preparing, to give
the rooms thorough repainting and over
hauling prior to the return of President
Roosevelt this fall. The ofiices have not
been reprinted since their erection, three
or four years ago. and will be benefited
by q coat Of paint.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-11
ASHORE WITH SAILS SET.
Sloop Stranded in Potomac With No
One on Board.

A sloop-rigged dead-rise boat about
eighteen feet long is reported lying on
the river shore q short distance below
the Firth-Stirling steel plant pier with no
one about her. and should a northerly or
westerly blow come up the vessel would
be badly damaged.
The boat was first noticed on the shore
yesterday morning with sails set. That
no one came near her all day yesterday
gave rise to some talk among steamboat.
men that perhaps those who had gone
out In her had met with disaster and the
boat had drifted ashore during the night.
II the owners of the boat do not appea,
during today a report will be made to
the harbor police with the request that
they investigate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-11
Not Connected With St. Peters,

A man in clerical sarb. giving his name
as Father O'Dell. recently admonished
two young men In the Capitol grounds.
Rev. james NJ. OBrien, pastor of ST.
Peters Church. ID and c streets south
east has informed the police that there
is no Father O'Dell connected with that
church. although 1t was represented to
him that such a claim had been made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-11
New Furniture at Auction

Wednesday. 1870 a m. Beautiful furniture
for every room in the home. brass beds.
rugs, etc. direct from manufa cturers. You
Will be pleased with your purchases here.
Visitors always welcome. Wilson & May
erS, 1927 and 1223 G street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-11
Are You Having Troublep

II the servant girl has left, and your
domlclle Is upset. just send a Wanted
emaie-domestic ad to The Star or phone
column. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-11

Robey r. King. twenty-one years of age.
sustained a severe injury to his left
knee and painful bruises about his leg
yesterday while working In the car barn
at Chevy Chase Lake. He was caught
between two cars and was unable to get
away before he sustained the injuries.
The victim of the accident, who lives at
24H Ontario avenue. was taken to the
Emergency Hospital and given treat.
ment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-11
$11.OO Niagara Falls Excursion,

August IA. Baltimore & Ohio.
Special train standard coaches and par
lor cars from Washington 7:45 am, 60
ing via Philadelphia ana Lehigh Valley
route. Liberal stopovers returning. Tick
cts good returning within fifteen days.
Cheap side trips from Niagara. Other
dates. August %. September II. October 2
-Advt.