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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-14
TO DESTROY OLD BARGEs.
Lieut.. Dent to Rid Harbor of Men
aces to Navigation.

Seven old coal barges and canal boats
which have been beached on the fats of
the Anacostia river near the outlet of the
old James Creek canal for several years
are to be destroyed in the interests of
navigation. Lieut.. Dent, the engineer of
ficer temporarily in charge of local river
and harbor improvements, was unable to
establish the ownership of the barges
The Allegheny company said 1t had sold
them to Mr.. Lee r. Payne, and Mr.. Payne
said he did not own them, but had been
employed simply to look after them
During recent high water two of the
barges fioated across the Anacostia river
and lodged on the riprap wall of the area
to be reclaimed. BY order of Lieut. Dent
they were set on fire and burned to the
waters edge. The wrecks will be re-
moved. In order that the five remaining
barges should not, under similar circum-
stances, float into the navigable channels
and become a menace to navigation it
was directed that they, too, should be de-
stroyed. The War Department has made
an allotment to meet the expenses of such
action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-14
Craft Undergoing Repairs.

The old two-masted river schooner
Father and Sons. for many years plying
on the Potomac. bringing lumbe. and
wood from river points to the dealers
here. has recently been purchased by Au-
gust Jerdon. riverman, who las the old
craft at a river point overhauling her
and putting her in trim for service on the
river.
1t is expected that within the next week
or ten days the schooner will be at a
river point loading for this city. The
Father and Sons has seen thirty-eight
years of active service. Her new owner
is putting her in order for several more
years of work. She is twenty-four tons
burden, and 45.9 feet long. She vas built
at Newton Md, In 1870, and now halls
from Alexandria,.
The longboat Peri, one of the feet of
wood and lumber luggers on the river.
will today Ego out Of service at Bennett s
boatyard in preparation for being hauied
out on the marine railway there for a
general overhauling. Exactly what work
is to be done to the vessel Is not .nown
and will not be determined until she is
on the railway and an examination is
made. The Peri is to be given a general
overhauling and will be put In order for
efficient work on the river.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-14
FOR ANNUAL MEETING
Plans Completed by Local Spanish
War Veterans.

Arrangements have been completed for
the annual encampment Of the District of
Columbia Department. United Spanish
war Veterans The session for the cleo
ton of department officers and delegates
to the national encampment will be held
in Costello's Hall, 9Th and G streets
Thursday evening.
AT conferences yesterday of the SUD-
porters of the two candidates for depart
ment commander. it is said. States" were
prepared and details arranged for the con-
test. The first candidate named was G..
f. Rausch of Gen. Nelson A. Miles Camp.
No. L. His nomination was followed by
that of j. Lyon King of Henry w. Law
ton Camp. No. 4. Mr.. Rausch is Texan
and served in a Texas regiment in the
war with Spain. He was twice command
er of Miles camp, and also served one
term as department adjutant.
Capt. King is a native of South Caro-
lima, and served in the Spanish war as a
member of the 1st District of Columbia
Volunteer Infantry. He has been COM
mander of LawtOn camp and is now d
national officer of the United Spanish War
Veterans, being assistant provost mar
shall.
In addition to the election of officers,
the retiring department officers will pre-
sent their annual reports and other bust
ness will be transacted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-14
7 HE 7 EAT Err .
New National.

Like IA ghost from the dead past sprang
the good old ''Mikado' at the National
Theater last night. and after becoming
firmly intrenched behind the footlights
threw off its ghostly habiliments and
turned into solid flesh and blood. which
warbled and sang and danced and had a
good time. Audiences like to see old ia
vorites having a good time on the stage,
and the principals in the cast last night
were certainly having some sort of
joke Whether it was because c. w. Phil
lips. that versatile man who plays a princi-
pal part. sings solos and directs the scene
shutters at one and the same time, had
all he could do or not is question. 1t Is
sufficient to say that every one in THE
Mikado' on its opening night wore
happy smile and sometimes a broad grin.
Harold Blake. playing Nanki-Poo, had
little private joke of his own from the
time he sang "A Wandering Minstrel T. to
the time when the aforementioned actor
stage-manager signaled from the center OF
the stage for the curtain in the last act.
Edith Bradford as Pitti-Sing could hardly
be suppressed and she sang as never be-
fore. She made pronounced hit.
The Three Little Maids were by far the
best feature of the opera. They have
managed to get piquancy into their part
expectant delight. Grace Myers as Yum
Yum made splendid bid for first honors;
and as for Mille Murray. as Peep-Bo,
well, Washington can be justly proud OF
that young lady. for she certainly did win
a host of friends last night.
There is only one thing that might be
improved Charles W. Meyer. as ko-ko,
role made classic by Digby Bell in
sisted on injecting actual Dutch comedy
into his part. At the same time the gal
lery gods liked it-and perhaps that is
enough.
1t is perhaps too bad that rockingham
does not have more of a part. The Mfkado
does not appear until the second act, but
he wins in a walk. Frothingham's ex-
ample in making up could be followed
with some success by others of the COM
pany. He and Hattie Arnold. who plays
Katisha, get off a great deal of quiet
comedy and it is the kind that sticks In
the memory.
There is one very remarkable thing
about the chorus this week. Not one of
those very blonde coiffures is in evidence.
Just watch for the chorus and when you
see the transformation from the gold hair
Of the Anglo Saxon to the heavy coils of
Japanese black you will gasp with as
constituent.
1.-The Mikado'' music was well sung. The
house applauded every number and en-
joyed them thoroughly. Particularly pleas
ing was Huntington May. That natural
draw1 of his seems to be exactly the thing
for Poo-Bah.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-14
APPEALS TO POLICE.
Resident of Virginia Loses Money
Collected for Worthy Purpose.

Miss Emma Wallis of Dominion Heights
Va. has made several appeals to the po-
lice of the list precinct during the past
few days to find a purse containing SO
in cash. a pair of eyeglasses and several
trinkets which she lost Sunday afternoon
Miss Wallis explains that the SO which
she had lost had been collected for the
purpose of purchasing a wooden limb for
a veteran of the civil war who lost his leg
at the battle of Bull Run. When asked
the veterans name Miss Wallis refused
to give it. as she explained that the prof.
ect had been inaugurated secretly and
that she did not care to embarrass him
by publicity.
A description of the purse and articles
was sent to every precinct in the Dis
trict. but as yet nothing has been heard
concerning its recovery. The friends OF
Miss Wallis who had assisted in the
movement have started another SUBJ
scription and will present the veteran
with substitute for his limb, which he
lost while in action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-14
LABOR FILES PROTEST
OBJECTS TO SOLDIERS WEARING
.ENGLIsH CLOTH.

English khaki worn by American SOL
diers is objectionable to the Central La
Dor Union OF this city. It appears. Mem
oers of the central body. at its weekly
meeting In Typographical Temple last
evening. voiced opposition to the var De-
partment procuring uniforms in khaki or
any other texture for Uncle Sans fight
ing men from a firm of cloth dealers and
manufacturers in England. The state
ment was made by delegates that many
Ahaki uniforms had been procured from
the company across the water and many
regular soldiers are now wearing them.
But President Roosevelt has counter
fhanded the order for the English khaki
suits, a delegate sang out
Yes. responded John Riggles of this
grocery clerks. who is described as IAN
intense American, but let us appoint a
committee of protest to wait upon the
secretary of War so as to prevent a repe-
tition.''
4, PRESIDENT Torch, upon the adoption OF
.he motion of Delegate Riggles. appointed
as the protest committee Messrs. RiggleS,
chairman: McGilton and Snellings.
:, That calls for the singing of The Star
Spangled Banner" stalwart delegate
with strong celtic brogue remarked. as
the committee was named.
Plans for Labor Day.
James L. Feeney. president of the Book
binders Union. who is chairman of the
Labor Day committee of the Central La
Dor Union. made a report as to tentative
arrangements for that event. Mr. Feeney
said 1t is proposed to make the celebra
ton this year a record breaker. 1t will be
heid at the Benning race track and the
expectation of the committee in charge is
that all the local unions in the District
VII! be represented by large delegations.
chairman Feeney also announced that
the Labor Day committee will hold a
meeting In Typographical Temple tomor-
row evening at o'clock. when the fifteen
committeeman will formulate plans to be
carried out that day. The suggestion Of
James J. McCracken. vice president of the
Central Labor Union. that a parade pre-
cede the Benning celebration, will be con-
sidered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-14
Ordered by the Commissioners.

Orders issued by the Commissioners to-
day included the following:
That one fire hydrant, one public hy-
drant and one drain to deep we'll be ad-
justed to line and curb In B street be-
tween 18th and 14th streets northeast, at
an estimated cost of SIS.
That the tentative appointment of John
Richie. jr.. clerk and stenographer In
the Office Of the inspector of buildings at
$500 per annum to clerk and stenog-
rapher at 81 900 on July I. 1905. Is hereby
confirmed to take effect on and after
said date.
That the following water mains be laid:
800 feet more or less. of S-inch main
in 4th street between Florida avenue and
street northeast.
163 feet, more or less, of S-inch main
in Randolph place between North Capitol
street and Lincoln road northeast.
l,O9O feet, more or less. of S-inch main
in the east side of Nichols avenue south
ward from a point about 100 feet south
of Sumner avenue, Anacostia.
That the journey of c. b. Hunt, en-
g;neer of highways, on July 8, 1903, from
Washington. d. c.. to New York city and
return is hereby approved. his travelling
expenses to be chargeable to the appro-
priatiOn for repairs to streets. 1909
That Joseph d. Lewis. laborer in the
water department, be appointed messenger
in said department. at $40 iper annum,
to take effect on and after July l6 1905
That the following surface sewers be
constructed:
Sewer in front Of premises 1923-25 ID
street northwest, abutting lots 81 and 49,
square 3114.
Sewer in Meridian street northwest be-
tween Holmead place and 14th street. to
serve lots 9S to la. inclusive, square
2s36
Sewer in Arkansas avnue between 18th
and Emerson streets.
Sewer in 18th street between Crittendon
street and Arkansas avenue.
Sewer in Crittenden street between 18th
street and Georgia avenue.
81. Sewer i'm Decatur street between Ar
kansas avenue and 18th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-14
PLANS FOR FUNERAL.
Last Rites to Be Held Tomorrow for
George W. Manning.

Funeral services over the remains OF
George W. Manning. a Confederate vet
eran, will he held at 10 O'Clock tomorrow
morning at his late home. 1882 Howard
street. Rev. Alfred Harding. rector Of ST.
Paurs Episcopal Church. will omciate,
and the, interment is to be in Congress
sional cemetery.
Cap" Manning. as he was Familiarity
known, was for fourteen years a proof
reader at the government printing office
He was a native of Richmond. Va. wher.
he was born sixty-five years ago. He
wore the gray in the civil war as men,
Der of the 10Th Virginia Infantry. under
Gen. Lee. and other noted Confederate
leaders, and participated in all the hard
fought battles in which the Army of
Northern Virginia participated. He was
married in 1868 to Miss Ellen Carter, his
wartime sweetheart.
Capt. Manning died about o'clock
yesterday afternoon following a stroke of
apoplexy. His wife survives him. also
Ave children. DR.. George Manning. jr..
of Philadelphia. Mrs. Charles Forbes
Lindsay. Mrs. Irland Edmonds Mrs Rus
sell Whelply and Landon Carter Man.
ming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-14
STRUCK BY AUTOMOBILE.
Henry j. Nichols Knocked DowI
While Crossing Street.

Henry J. Nichols. siXty-four years of
age. who resides at 6OS 9Th street, was
knocked. down by an automobile while
crossing at the intersection Of 9th and G
streets about ) o'clock yesterday after
noon and seriously injured. 1t is said
by the police that the operator OF the We
hicle. an unidentified white man. did not
stop. but it is stated the number Of his
license is known and he may be called on
to answer for the accident.
Friends of the injured man assisted him
home and sent for DR.. William E. Whit
son, his family physician. DIR. Whitson
found that Mr.. Nichols had sustained
two fractured ribs and several painful
bruises about his body. His condition is
not serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-14
Promotions and designations.

Announcement is made today of the
following changes in the Post Office De-
partment:
The resignation of William r. Mack
rifle of Maryland. stenographer at $1,000
per annum in the Office of the fourth
assistant postmaster general, accepted to
take effect July II.
The resignation of Mrs. Louisa A. How
ard of Hawaii, a clerk in the Office of
the third assistant postmaster general,
accepted to take effect June 30
The following named clerks in the of
flee of the fourth assistant postmaster
general have been promoted, effective
July Is: Miss Florence w. Tibbetts of
Michigan, from 81. 400 to $1,000 per an
mum; Walter r. Villopigue of South Caro-
lima. from $1,000 to 1.40O per annum:
Erwin w. Ross of North Carolina, from
81, 600 to LOO per annum, and Mrs
Helen Moore of North Carolina, from 5000
to 81 900 per annum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-14
CONVENTION OPENS TONIGHT.
Independence Party Delegates Will
Be Chosen at Meeting.

Chairman Victor J. Evans of the local
branch Of the national independence par
ty announced today that everything is In
readiness for the convention. which will
be held beginning at 1880 o'clock this
evening at Masonic Temple. 9th and F
streets. Music by the Pistorio Band will
enliven the occasion. Following the cleo
ton of delegates and the transaction Of
other business there will be speechmak-
ing by John Temple Graves, Max Ihmsen
and others.
The meeting will be presided over by
Mr.. Evans. 1t is expected that delegates
to represent the District at the Chicago
convention will be Victor j. Evans, Mayo
G.. Mitchell and George NJ. Fisher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-14
READY FOR THE CRUISE.
O. S. S. Yankee Ready to Receive
Local Naval Battalion.

The United States cruiser Yankee. which
is to take the Naval Battalion of the Ma
tional Guard of the District of Columbia
on its annual training cruise, came I'D the
Potomac river yesterday and dropped
anchor off Alexandria. where she will lie
until next Friday. when the cruise is to
begin. The members of the Naval Bat
TALON will be taken from this city to
Alexandria and will board the cruiser
there in time for her to leave her anchor
age early the morning of the 18th instant.
The Yankee, with the Dixie and the
Prairie, entered the navy during the Span
ish war. They were Morgan line pas
senger ships and ran between New York
and the south. She saw service as a scout
vessel in the Spanish war
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-14
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Santiago Day to Be Celebrated.

The American soldiers, sailors and ma
rines who comprise the membership of
Admiral David D. Porter Garrison, Army
and Navy Union. have arranged to cele-
brate Santiago day by holding a jollfica-
tion in G. A. r. Hall next Friday even
ing. the tenth anniversary of the surren-
der Of the city of Santiago to the Ameri-
can forces. Those who will take part
will include Capt J. ]. Strain of the 9th
Infantry. who raised the first American
flag at Santiago; Vernon Pettys, who will
read from the log of the battleship New
York: Charles w Blush. who landed the
first marines at Guantanamo. and Mr..
Hickey, who will tell how the 1900
American troops. in single file. witnessed
the lowering of the Spanish flag and the
hosting of the Stars and Stripes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-14
In Alexandria County. Va.

Rev. S. r. Owens Of Washington. D. c.,
is assisting Rev. Mr.. Graves in revival
meeting at the chapel, Fort Myer, every
evening this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. T. M. Baker and child
of Fort Myer Heights have gone to Bos-
ton on visit of several weeks.
r. w. Moore has sold two building lots
at Clarendon to E. L. Wilx Joseph
Palmer has sold to Henry w. HendIey q
building lot at Clarendon. James E. Glenn
ents has sold to Charles Mailman two
building lots at East Arlington. ". A.
A1tdorfer has sold a three-acre tract of
land at Fostoria to w. S. Hoge, tr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-14
FINAL TRIBUTE PAID
REMAINS OF SERGT. GALLAHER
INFERRED IN ARLINGTON.

Many members of the police depart
ment and a host of other friends assem-
bled in st. Stephens Episcopal Church,
18th street and Columbia road. this after
noon to pay final tribute to the memory
Of Sergt. John w. Gallaher superintend
ent of the house of detention. who died
at his home, 1416 Chaplin street, last Sat
urday night. Maj Sylvester yesterday
afternoon issued an order announcing the
death of Sergt. Gallaher. copy being
sent to the widow of the deceased
THE uncertainty OF life was again made
evident the order sets forth, ''in the
taking away of Sergt. John Gallaher,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-14
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. 10 am. to 3 pm. Arlington and
Alexandria every twenty minutes.
Ferry steamer Lackawanna to Alexan-
dria every hour and a half from am.
to pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mar
shall Hall leaves 18th street wharf at III
am, $50 and $50 pm.
Steamer Queen Anne for River View
leaves eth street wharf at 10 am, 2:1o
and $40 pm.
Trains for Chesapeake Beach leave Dis
trict line station at 9:2J and IL am, 200,
$40. 7:45 and 9:45 pm.
Steamer jamestown for a forty-mile
moonlight trip down the Potomac leaves
9TH street wharf at p.m
Steamers of the Maryland. Delaware and
Virginia Railway Company for Baltimore
and other river landings, Mondays.
Wednesdays and Saturdays
Steamer st. Johns for Colonial Beach
leaves 9TH street wharf at $40 am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-14
seabelle Sails on Northern Cruise.

Seabelle Sails on Northern Cruise.
The yawl yacht Seabelle, belonging to
Henry Seymour of this city. sailed this
morning on her annual summer cruise to
northern waters.
The little vessel. under the command Of
Capt. Bell as sailing master. will go from
here to Chesapeake City. and thence
through the canal and interior waterways
OF the Atlantic coast to New Haven,
which will be her headquarters during the
summer With her owner aboard the
yacht will cruise along the New England
coast during the summer and will visit
society resorts on the coast
AS the Seabelle will make numerous
stops on the trip to New Haven 1t is ex-
pected that about nine days will be re-
Quired for the trip. Mr.. Seymour. the
owner of the Seabelle, is aboard the boat
for the trip north.
The yacht will return to the Potomac
In the latter part Of next September.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-14
Plans Ratification Meeting.

Arrangements have been made by the
executive committee of the League of Re-
publican State Clubs of the District Of
Columbia to meet in the Garrick Club
tonight to hear the report of the subcom-
mittee in charge of the arrangements for
holding the ratification meeting of the
league at Marshall Hall. Saturday. Au-
gust 15. After the business Of the evening
has been disposed Of buffet luncheon will
be served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-14
FUNERAL OF DENNIS LOTUS.
Final Honors Paid Memory of a Vet
eran Policeman.

The funeral Of Dennis Lotus, veteran
policeman. who died last Friday morning
at his home. 40 New Jersey avenue
southeast took place at o'clock yester-
day afternoon from ST. Peters Catholic
Church. The service was conducted by
Rev. Father Morris. Interment was in
Arlington.
Mr.. Lotus was sixty-five years of age
and had served many years on the po-
lice force Of this city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-14
Seeks. a Divorce.

Mrs. Lillian Williams has filed suit for
an absolute divorce from J. Walter Will
liams. They were married in Alexandria,
Va. May 3, 1902. Infidelity is alleged
and a correspondent named. Attorney w.
B. Reilly represents the wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-14
C. E. OFFICERS MEET.
Consider Preparations to Send Dele
cation to St. Paul Convention.

cation to st. Paul Convention.
The first business meeting of the recent
ly installed officers of the Christian En-
deavor Union Of the District of Columbia
was held at the headquarters of that or
ganization in the Bond building, 14th and
New York avenue northwest. last night
Preparations to attend the international
Christian Endeavor convention to be held
in ST Paul, Mimi, in July, 1909. were dis
cussed. 1t is probable a special train will
be secured for the Washington delegation
At the meeting were A. w. Starratt
president: F.. p. Gates, vice president;
Albert w. Neiss, secretary; Edward Lar
ring, treasurer: F. c. McChesney, in
charge of extension work; Miss Philena
A. Dickey, chairman of the missionary
committee; Miss Virginia l.. Raymond
chairman of the music committee; Miss
Agnes Luman, chairman of the Junior
committee: Rev. G. P. Niles, chairman of
the committee on citizenship, and L. F.
Ruoff, chairman of the press committee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-14
For Children's Outing.

The Star acknowledges s. from Wash
ington Camp. No. 1l464 Modern Woodmen
of America, to be turned over to the
Original Order of the Sons of JOnadab to
be used by it in its excursion for the poor
children of Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-14

whose death occurred Saturday evening
last at 1870 o'clock after an illness of
short duration.
1T is with sorrow and regret that this
announcement is conveyed to the men,
bers of the force and the employees of the
department.
''Sergt. Gallaher. after rendering faith
full service to his country as a soldier
and making an enviable record as a peace
officer in civil life, in the year 1890 at
tached himself to this institution, serving
in it's detective branch for many years
and acquitting himself with credit and
fidelity.
Upon the Inauguration of the house Of
superintendent. and in dealing with the
unfortunate women and children who
came within his care and observation
manifested a parental restraint and off,
cfal supervision which was indicative Of
his kindly character and honesty Of pur-
pose
Numerous floral tributes covered the
casket. The ceremonies at the church
were conducted by the Rev. George Fiske
Dudley pastor, and upon conclusion of
the services the remains were escorted to
Arlington ana inferred in the national
cemetery. The pallbearers were Inspector
Robert Boardman, Detectives T. B. Nc
Nance. Frank NJ. Helan. Sergt. Joseph
Carter, w. F. Flather and Lloyd Frost.
$22.o5 to Indianapolis and Return
via Pennsylvania Railroad July II to 49,