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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-03
GIRL DAWN FESTIVAL HALTED
ONE BEGAN TO SING AND
POLICEMAN SAW HIS DUTY.
he Did 1t-And Today Four Gull
prits Agree to Move to
Escape Justice.

1T was hen party, judge" announced
Policeman Newkirk of the sixth precinct,
this morning in Police Court, in testify
ing as the prosecuting witness in four
cases Of disOrderly conduct, the result o,
an early dawn raid at 476 street north
west.
These four ladies here returned from
the barbecue in an effervescent-"
Watch our PRIDE" whispered Police
man Jerry Mccarthy. Newkirk's part
ner. in an audible tone. Mccarthy was
standing near the court pen. Some
class to that. eh?''
'As 1 was saying" continued Newkirk
They came home in an eff-er-ves-cent
condition,'-a whitening glance toward
of funny things up in the third floor
front. The first thing which attracted
my attention was the resembling whack
Of bed slat-somewhere, some place. 1t
sounded most human your honor. Then
saw glimpses of leap frog. finding the
button. Jenkins up and jenkins down,
and the toe dance. 1t came in punches, SO
to speak. But there wasn't any noise
until Miss Lizzie here began singing"
'Noise?" echoed the court.
kirk. They call it Love Me and the
World is Mine There wasn't anything
left but to pinch the bunch. And L did
1t, did"
short conference of the accused fol-
lowed the policemen's testimony. At the
conclusion Misses Lizzie Brown. Grace
Quigley, Mamie Bacon and Marguerite
Simpson. all stylishly gowned in red
green. brown and blue, respectively, and
wearing the regulation merry widow hats
with the necessary 31-degree slant to the
left. refused to take the witness stand.
They were willing to abide by the court's
ruling without adding to the story al
ready related.
when will you girls move out of the
neighborhood? asked the court.
Right away-tomorrow-in a hurry
quick came four responses simultane-
ously.
well. go. Move. Be good and never
get arrested any more" announced the
court. Dawn seances are bad habits
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-03
Visitors in the CITY,

The following visitors to Washington
registered at The Star Office Tuesday,
Wednesday and today:
Mr.. II. L. Steptoe. Lynchburg, Va.
Messrs. Frank Stapp, II. J.. Michael and
Rev. w. II. Ramiz Hope, Ind.
Rev. G. NJ. Shultz, Mr.. David Seibert,
Mr. Fred Schernekan, West Salem, Ill.
Miss Julia Beaston, Philadelphia, Pa.
Mrs. Nellie B. Reed. Mrs Agnes Rowan,
Mr. Louie Queck. Chesapeake City, Md.
Miss Agnes Pursley, HopkinsviEe, Ky.
Miss Ellen Pursley, Nashville, Tenn.
MIR. w. r. Austin, Jackson, Miss.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. d. Weldon, jr., Flor
ence, Ala.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grosecloss, Mr.. and Mrs.
II. j. Greener, Ceres, Va.
Mr.. r. V. Johnson. Roanoke. Va.
Messrs. r. III. and J. +. Wright, Roa.
Mr.. John o. planke. Kings Mountain.
n. c.
Mr. G. L. Goode. Cherokee Falls, 8. c.
Messrs. c.. G. Plunkett, ]. W. Morris
and F. ". Pcrnell. Lynchburg, Va.
Mr.. George Slade, Adrian, MINI.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. p. Tolley, Lexington,
Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Anderson, Huntington,
W. Va.
Mr.. ". Brassmann. Philadelphia. Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. X. Taylor and Mr..
r. Shirley Taylor. Morgantown, w. Va.
Nj. J. l.. Murphy. New York city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-03

rades in Virginia be permitted to organ
ize department also. The departments
will be signaIized as white and Ne
gro" This means six more active white
camps in Virginia.
A remarkable resolution was passed
Hereafter the Mexican, Federal and Con-
federate war veterans will be asked TO
hold their annual encampments at the
same time and place as that of the United
Spanish War Veterans.
District Notes.
\ District delegate offered resolution
urging government ownership OF Mount
Vernon cemetery. which received the Off
cial Endorsement of the encampment Capt.
Mawson's resolution as to the preferable
ity Of Spanish War Veterans as well as
G. A r. by TIE civil service also was
sanctioned.
The building of all United States war
vessels in United States navy yards was
urged. Also all enlisted men in the
United States Army, after service of TWEEN
ty-five years, be retired on two-thirds
pay.
Delegate James p Greedy of Harden
Camp. Washington. was appointed on the
commander-in-chief's staff as an assist
ant adjutant general on his arrival in the
city.
Commander Richard Mari of Farrell
Camp, Wilmington, Del, reported Farrell
Camp Is officially attached to the DIS
trict of Columbia department.
Capt. Thomas a Green of Washington,
n. c., national aid to the COMMANDMENT
chief. has been assigned to important
work at headquarters. Capt. Green is an
employee of the Interior Department.
The District delegation enjoyed the sail
down the harbor yesterday. and also took
In the initiation ceremonies of the Order
of Serpent and d carnival of athletic
sports.
Tho Spanish war nurses IKE very popu-
lar with the young veterans, and the lat
ter are using every assistance possible In
aiding them to build up their association.
The men who served as nurses during the
war with Spain are also per- Getting an
organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-03
MACK CHOOSES LIEUTENAnTS
HUDSPETH TO HANDLE EAST
ERIN BRYAN CAMPAIGN.
subcommittee Complexion-Addi-
tons Made to Other Committees
Are Announced.

NEW YORK. September 3.-The organi'
cation of the eastern department Of the
democratic national committee was COM
pleted yesterday, and National Chairman
Norman E. Mack officially announced that
National Committeeman Robert S. Hnd-
speth of New Jersey had been chosen
vice chairman of the committee to man.
age the campaign in the east. with sub
committee of twenty members composed
Of national committeeman and prominent
democrats of the east to assist him.
The subcommittee is made up of the
following:
Homer s. Cummings. Connecticut: John
7. McGraw, West Virginia: George w.
Greene. Rhode Island: J. r. c. Talbot,
Maryland; Willard Salisbury, Delaware;
James Kerr, Pennsylvania; John ]. De-
lany, New York: John B. Stanchfield.
New York: Tom L. Johnson. Ohio; John
Fox. New York; L. b. Cary, Connecticut;
John Quinn, New York: Z. G. S. Miller.
New York; Gov. Higgins. Rhode Island
Jefferson Levy. New York: Augustus Van
Wyck, New York; Frank Brown, Mary
land; Johnston Cornish. New Jersey. and
Herman Ridder. New York.
Chairman Mack also made the following
additions to other committees:
w OdulSDuiS, btld-
ware.
Finance-William 3. Kirk. John w.
Cox. Thomas F. Conway. Daniel Con-
way, c. F. Allen, John NJ Wiley. Ben
jamin Blumenthal, Harvey Lesmon and
A. j. Elias. all Of New York.
Advisory-Edward NJ. Shepard. New
York; r. r. Kennedy, Delaware; James
B. Martin. Connecticut, and James Smith
New Jersey.
Speakers-Herbert r. Bissel, New York,
and l.. Irving Handy, Delaware.
announcement was made today by
National Chairman Mack that Homer s.
Cummings of Connecticut had been select
ed as vice chairman of the speakers bu-
reau. Cummings said the speaking cam
paign in the east will be inaugurated soon
after the state gubernatorial nomination.
He said:
Il regard Rhode Island, Connecticut
New York and New Jersey as the debat-
able battle-ground in this campaign. The
situation in Connecticut is favorable
Chairman Mack will leave here for the
west tomorrow night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-03
SEVEN PERSONS HURT
COLLISION ON THE W., B. AND A.
LINE IN BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE, September 3.-Failure Of
an airbrake to work caused a collision De-
tween Il car Of the Washington, Baltimore
and Annapolis electric line, bound to
Washington, and 4 Madison avenue car
here Seven persons, all residents of
Baltimore, We're painfully injured. but
none seriously. When the motorman lost
control of the big seventy five-ton car it
dashed down Park avenue, upset cinder
cart, injuring the negro driver, and
crashed into the Madison avenue car at
the Baltimore street crossing. badly
wrecking it. Martin Lehmayer, lawyer
and member of the last state legislature,
was one of the injured. He was slightly
hurt about the head and wrist. The 9TH
ers received slight cuts and bruises. The
Washington car continued on its trip as
soon as the track was cleared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-03
THIS Is spERRY's BIRTHDAY.
Admiral Of the Fleet Gets Glad HAND
at Melbourne.

MELBOURNE September 3.-Fifteen
thousand Americans and Australians took
part In q grand review and parade to-
day at Pennington. one Of TIL, western
suburbs Of the city The weather was
hne. and great crowds of spectators were
massed on every hand to watch the evo-
lutions. The reception which they gave
the American marines and bluejackets as
they marched by was even more en-
thusiastic than that extended to their
favorites among the troops
The Victorian journalists gave q re-
ception In honor of Rear Admiral Sperry,
who delivered speech in which he
urged the Importance Of Great Britain S
developing her midway possessions. This
was Admiral Sperry's birthday. and many
congratulations were Showered on him by
the American residents. The city of Mel
bourne commemorated the occasion by
presenting to him a silver bowl bearing
suitable inscription.
government steamer today carried a
party OF several hundred state officials,
members Of parliament and others. in
Guiding many ladies. out to the flagship
Connecticut who were under the misap-
prehension that a reception planned by
the admiral was to be held. The steamer
remained alongside the Connecticut for
about an hour. when the party learned
that the function had been fixed for to-
morrow.
Bright. weather prevailed again TODAY.
the sixth day Of the sojourn here of the
American battleship fleet. and the review
at Pennington. the fire brigade display in
the evening and the other outdoor furc-
tons were very successful and broug I
out large crowds. A rife team from the
fleet defeated a Melbourne team 1,414
points to 1869 The city newsboys' ball
at the Melbourne town hall. which was
one of the principal social features OF the
week. was a great success. The Amer
lean officers were present in large mum
berS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-03
SCHOOLS TO Be LOOKED OVER
BOARD OF EDUCATION TO MAKE
TOUR OF INSPECTION.
Adequacy of Repairs and Cqmpe-
tency Of Fire Protection to
Be Assured.

To find out the condition of all school
buildings in the District before pupils
assemble to study school authorities will
make q tour of investigation within the
next few days.
Capt James r. Oyster, president of the
board OF education. and W. V. Cox. vice
president. will head the party. 1t will in
cluda Supt. \. T Stewart and some super
yising principals. It is expected that IL.
Storey, superintendent Of the District re-
pair shop, who has charge of repairs to
school buildings, will go along.
During the summer recess extensive re-
pairs and alterations have been made.
About $4,000 has been spent in making
buildings safe in event of r fire. This
money has been used to put fire-prOofing
around furnaces and heated pipes or flueS
that might spread fire TO woodwork, in
the removal of distractions around the
exits of buildings and the replacing of
wooden steps with iron or stone flights.
A large part of the repair funds of the
schools has been expended in alterations
which are expected to make the pupils
more comfortable and the quarters safer.
The work has practically all been COM
pleted, and the school authorities will see
how it has been done and determine what
has been left undOne.
I'VE want to know what is the condi-
20 put the thousands of school child en-
dec Jared Capt. Oyster today. I'VE want
to know If the repairs have been done
right. If not We will ask to have them
done over again.
IF the conditions are found satisfac-
tory. then We will have no hesitation in
letting the school children use the build
ings. We will know if any buildings are
unsafe for use by the children
- 4. Kramer has returned from his
European trip and has taken up his new
duties as director of intermediate instruc-
ton. Mr.. Kramer was promoted to this
position at school headquarters to s1lc-
coed c. S. Clark, who resigned TO become
superintendent of schools at SomeryiIle
Mass, and who in turn succeeded A r.
Stuart. who became superintendent Of the
local schools.
Many school officials have returned to
their desks. All are expected TO be here
after Labor day. Teachers are returning
in large numbers, coming from the s.a-
shore, the mountains. from ocean voy-
ages and the art galleries of Europe
Superintendent Stuart said TODAY thar
the construction of a building for thu. ust.
of Normal school No. l and the replacing
Of the present Central High school by
modern structure on a more suitabl. site
are among the most serious needs of the
District. He, however. places the need o.
new normal school building above all
others.
He does not believe the present home
of the Central High school would make
a good building for q graded school and
favors. instead. the sale of the structure
and the Use of the proceeds. with addition
al money appropriated by Congress. for
d modern, well-equipped structure large
more students that arc annually registered
N central
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-03
swITzERLAND's sEcHsELAurEN
How Passing of Winter Is Celebrated
in the Alps.

There is no country Of Europe that has
not Its legends. its folk lore and its quaint
customs that seem to the average Amer
lean like mementoes Of fairy tale or
a reproduction Of Arabian Nights
Switzerland in this respect Is not be-
hind the rest The snow-capped noun
tains and the narrow valos all have their
specific horror tales or happy legends
Switzerland has. too. its quaint customs
One OF them is the celebration Of the
passing of winter" or "Sechselauten," as
1t is called by the natives. In Zurich it is
made a great event.
The feast occurs on the day when win
ter ends and spring begins. and the mo-
mentous instant is at 6 o'clock In the
evening, when the big cathedral bell
chimes the hour. This Ginning Of the
hour gives the feast it's name "sechselau-
ten"
The height of the celebration. how
ever. comes at O'Clock. Then the ma
tional and cantonal flags are hoisted on
the cathedral
All the afternoon the city guilds parade
In quaint costumes and cut many merry
FRANKS, much as they do in the cities
where king carnival reigns. Then comes
the procession of the children. many hun
dreds of them. in appropriate costumes.
escorting the triumphal car bearing the
goddess of spring. attended by her maid
ems. while behind her is drawn amid a
motley throng of dancing clowns the cap
tive ''Boegg," who represents winter.
"Boegg'' is a huge figure made Of wood
and covered with cotton wool, stuffed
with crackers and gunpowder. Winding
on either side of the River Limmat the
procession moves along the streets on its
way to the lake. Here "Boegg" Is set
UP on high poles.
At the first stroke of o'clock by the
cathedral bell the torch is applied to
''Boegg,". the flames leap high in the
air and from the surrounding boats and
other points fireworks are set off, which
are reflected with their myriad colors In
the waters of the lake. The guild houses
are thrown open, the rest of the evening
is devoted to pleasure, and the reign OF
winter is q thing of the past
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-03
KILKENNY'S VIEWS APPROVED.
Hibernians to Consider Home-Con-
ing Week for Old Country.

The local board of directors of the Dis
trict of Columbia division Of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians WILL at its next meet
ing next week, consider the matter pro-
posed by Francis Kilkenny of this city, OF
a homecoming week for the old country
once a year. at which all Irishmen would
meet. have a good time and see what they
could do to uplift the mother island.
Mr. Kilkenny's views were recently
stated in The Star and they attracted
much attention. He has received numer-
Gus letters on the subject, all approving
the proposition. If the Instantaneous
of this country take up the matter Of
ficially 1t is practically certain to become
a fixed thing. L. ]. Haltigan. editor OF
the National Hiberniap and head OF the
local division. \. .. H., will submit Nj.
kilkenny's views 10 the meeting next
week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-03
REPORT Is DOUBTED.
No Trace of Alleged Wrecked
Vessel Found.

CkIAH, Cal, September 3.-The life
saving crew from the government station
at Point Arena. which went out yesterday
evening to investigate the report that an
unknown vessel had gone ashore or been
wrecked on the Mendocino coast returned
today after a fruitless all night search.
No vessel in distress was seen, nor was
there anything noticed to confirm the re-
port of a marine disaster. The revenue
cutter Manning is cruising in this vicinity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-03
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.

The following were the readings of the
Thermometer and barometer at the
weather bureau for the twentyfour hours
beginning at > pm. yesterday:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .. pm. Sc; 8
pm ~; L. midnight. 66. September 3,
a m, IS; 8 am. 5S; Il noon, 65: - pm, CO.
Maximum, So at pm. September =; min
imum 81 at a m. Septe nloer 3.
Barometer-September , pm. 29.S7:
pm, 29S2; II midnight 1908. Septem-
Der 3, am. 30.9s; s am, 3O.l6; noon,
30.17; 2 pm, 30.16.
Maximum temperature past twenty-four
hours, So; a year ago, SIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-03
"BIG TREES" ARE SAVED
GIANT "MoTHER OF THE FOR
EST" HAS BRANCHES BURNED.
Heroic Efforts Of Army Of Forest
Rangers and Change in Wind
Are Responsible.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
STOCKTON. Cal. September 3.-Late
last night. after a day of wild conflicting
reports concerning the progress of the
forest fire raging in the vicinity of the
famous Calaveras grove OF big trees, it
was learned definitely that the magnifi-
cent grove OF titanic trees has been saved
and is now beyond danger.
Only the mother Of the forest g'Int
dead giant that rears itself to a height
of 327 feet near the north edge of the
grove, suffered from the flames. Yester-
day and last evening the fire swept into
the upper branches of this famous mon
arch of the woods: burning away much
OF the bark that remained above the huge
stripped trunk and threatening to shower
burning embers that would kindle the
entire grove
To the heroic work Of about 100 forest
rangers. the assistance of ranchers from
miles around and the timely shifting Of
the wind at noon is due the perpetual
ton Of the great trees
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-03
BODIES NOT FOUND.
No Word From Scene of Double
Drowning in Maine.

Friends and relatives Of Miss Elinor
Pairo and her sister Alice of this city,
who were drowned off Deer'Isle Me-, by
the overturning Of a sloop, did not re-
ceive any word from the scene of the
tragedy today.
a dispatch is hourly expected. how
ever from Mr. Richard E. Pairo brother
Of the Misses Pairo. He arrived there
this afternoon.
It is believed the bodies have not yet
been recovered, and it was stated that
if recovered. funeral arrangements wi ]
not be made until the remains reach
here.
Messrs. Bright of this city are at Deer
Isle, reaching there when the unfortun-
ate accident occurred. They are assisting
in the efforts being made to get the
bodies of the Yachting party from the
waters of Penobscot bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-03
TO TRY COLONEL CORNMAN
GENERAL CoURT-MARTIAL HAS
BEEN ORDERED.
Will Convene at Fort Wayne, Mich,
Where Board Recently Made
Investigation.

By direction of the President, gem
eral court-martial will meet at Fort
Wayne. Mich. the 10Th of this month
for the trial of such persons as may be
brought before 1T While the orders
contained TO intimation of the Identity
of the officers to be tried, it was learned
that the principal one is Col. Daniel
Cornman, of the 7th Infantry. COM
mandant of Fort Wayne. He is one of
the ranking colonies of the army, and,
under the law, II is necessary that the
court-martial should be made up of Off
GERS of superior or equal rank with the
ACCUSED
The officers constituting the court are
Maj. Gen. Frederick d. Grant, president:
Rrig. Gems. Albert L. Mycr. Earl d.
Thomas. Charles Morton, Ramsay d.
Potts and John e. Kerr. and Coils. Henry
Q: s. Heistand. George G. Greenough,
Coast Artillery: Charles A. p. Hatfield
18th Cavalry: Joseph II. Dorst. I'd Caval-
ry; George $. Anderson, general staff;
George Andrews adjutant general. with
Capt. Charles r. Rowland, :lst Infantry.
as judge advocate.
Some time ago a report reached The
War Department that. through the in
fiuencc Of subordinate officer at Fort
Wayne. horse dealer had supplied
mounts p certain officers of the post at
81 eacn. Thereafter the OncerS Grew
from the government forage for the
horses, thus supporting them at the ex-
pense Of the United States although the
animals did not actually become the per-
sonal property Of the officers. 1t also
was reported that usury was being prac-
ticed at Fort Wayne among not only the
officers, but among the enlisted men.
Ought to Have Known.
The subjects were investigated by a
board OF inquiry, and on the strength OF
the report made by the board charges
were preferred against Col. Cornman
and he now is about to appear before the
general court-martial for trial. 1t is I'M
derstood that Col. Cornman denies all
knowledge of the transactions on which
the charges are based, but 1t Is held that
even II he did not have knowledge Of
them he ought to have had and ought to
have put q stop to them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-03
To Represent the District.

The Commissioners today announced
the designation of the following persons
to represent the District Of Columbia as
delegates at the annual convention Of
the national irrigation congress. to be
held in Albuquerque. y. NJ, from Sep
TENDER % to October next: r. B. Mar
shall Thomas G. Gerdine E. G. Bernard,
w. b. Freeman, l.. P. Williams. Z. S.
Mcpherson, +. II. Newell, Arthur p. Da-
Wis. Morris Bien and c. j. Blanchard. The
last four named are officers of the United
s. ates reclamation service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-03
New German Ambassador.

1t is understood here that the announce
ment Of a successor to the late Baron
Sternburg. German ambassador to the
United States. may not be expected be-
fore the middle of September. Some of
the more important officials of Germany
who may be consulted by Emperor Will
liam in the selection of a successor are
away from Berlin at present, and their
return may be awaited before it is formal
" taken up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-03
Will Close Tidal Basin.

Owners of boats in the tidal basin reser-
voir In Potomac park have been advised
that the entrance from the Potomac river
into the reservoir will be closed in a few
days and will not be reopened before
next spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-03
Successor to Allison.

DIES MONIES, Iowa, September 3.-Thc
house today passed concurrent resolu
ticn providing for the election OF q
senator September o. THE
vote was - to 20. the democrats voting
with the progressive" republicans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-03
Netherlands Cruiser to Caribbean.

THE HAGUE, September S.-The Meth
erlands cruiser Friesland left Holland to-
day for the Caribbean. No other warships
will he sent out TO the West Indies at
present.