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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06
TUG YERKES is AFLOAT.
Brought to Alexandria to Have Big
Hole in Hull Repaired.

The Washington owned tug William II.
Yerkes. jr.. belonging to A. ]. Taylor &
Bro. of this city, which Thursday struck a
wreck off Point Lookout and sank, has
been raised and brought up to Alexandria
to be hauled out on the marine railway
there for repairs
The vessel has hole in her hull about
three feet long and a foot wide made by
the sharp timbers of the submerged wreck
which she struck.
The tug was raised by the crew of the
1erkeS aided by the crew of the tug
Camilla which was sent from this city
to her assistance when the news of the
disaster reached here.
Engineer VIII KerSey and Mate Henry
Davis Oh the tug Camilla, who are expert
divers, made several trips under water.
The hole in the hull of the tug they
stuffed with bags filed with oakum, so
the pumps of the Camilla could free her
of water and she would float After the
work on the vessel was started she was
afioat in four hours and on her way up
the river.
After being raised to the surface the
hole I'm the hull of the tug was covered
with canvas. With pumps constantly 60
ing she was towed up to Alexandria
The wreck struck by the Yerkes was
that of the old schooner E. G.. Irwin
which was sunk in a collision with the
Baltimore tug Dauntless last December
and which is reported to have worked
about hundred yards from the position
in which she was lying when first sunk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06
COMM DOWN, MRS. CROWN
THUS SPOKE CHESTER IN VERY
HARSH TONES.
Still He Had Relatives-in-Law and
Court Let Him Off
Easy.

The Crown family feud has been one of
long standing. SO the police say, because
Mr.. Crown didn't fancy Mrs. Crowns
relatives and Mrs. Crown didn't approve
of Mr.. Crowns habits. The matter cul-
minated Friday night and Mr. Crown
chased Mrs. Crown with a butcher knife
He was arrested on a charge of threats
and the case came up for hearing yes
terday in the Police Court, and there
was much testimony aired before a curl
Gus audience. Mr.. Crown, usually known
as Chester, alleged that his wifes rela-
tives weren't any good. distracted her
from her household duties. disrupted the
quietness of the home, and many and
numerous other things. He qualified his
testimony by stating he loved Mrs. Crown
dearly and tenderly, and was willing to
stand for most anything but relatives-in-
law
. What were the threats? State them
specifically, asked Attorney Truitt who
represented Mr.. Crown, of Mrs Crown.
He done sent Il message to me-" an
swered Mrs. Crown. known as Mary by
her neiShbors, dat if ] didn't come down
to see hinl-he was upstairs, you know
dat I'd see my Maker befo' de mornin'."
whole lot of Mrs. Crowns relatives
took the stand and testified to various
and numerous bad habits and other al
leSed pecullarltleS OF Mr.. Crown. They
admitted he worked hard and even in
timated that when they were away from
the couple they apparently lived in hap
piness. The court released Mr. Crown on
his personal bonds.
Gem men," said the defendant at the
conclusion of the case. as sort of gratis
advice of one thoroughly experienced in
such matters. to a crowd who was stand
ing about him, when yo' best gals got
a big family wifi 'pinions oh dey own. git
often de matrimonial job. Take it fom
me -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06
HUNTER GOT BAG LAWFULLY
BUT FINED FOR HAVING GAME
IN MARYLAND.
Had No License to Hunt in State.
Walked Over District Line to
Become Criminal

James Smith. an ardent sportsman
residing in Southwest Washington had d
disagreeable and expensive experience or
the opening day of the season when
shooting small game is permitted in the
District of Columbia
He was out on the Eastern branch
marsh in the vicinity of Bladensburg and
had bagged about twenty birds A covey
Of ortolan flew over on the Maryland
side of the stream.
Smith. not SuSpecting he was treading
on dangerous territory. followed the game
Instead of finding the birds he ran into
Constables Raybold and Miller of Bladens-
burg.
The officers demanded to see his license
to hunt in Maryland. Smith was unable
to produce it, Having birds IN his pos
session in Maryland, contrary to statute,
he was placed under arrest and taken,
with his dead birds, before a magistrate
in Bladensburg. who imposed fine OF SAL
Smith is indignant. He declares the
birds were all killed in the District OF
Columbia. Smith declares he did not fire
his gun on Maryland territory. nor did he
realize that he was in the state.
He paid the fine. 1t is understood he
will make an effort to recover it from
the authorities of Prince George county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06
GOVERNMENT BUYS SQUARE.
Pays 100000 for Property for En-
larged Bureau of Engraving.

The first piece of the property for en-
larging the bureau of engraving and
printing. authorized by Congress, was pur-
chased yesterday
The papers have not been signed, as
there is considerable red tape to be fol-
lowed first. But the offer of the owners
has been accepted. AS soon as the titles
are cleared and the papers drawn up the
title to the property will pass.
The sale was made through Edward +.
Schwartz, real estate dealer. This after
noon he received an official letter from
L. A. Coolidge. acting Secretary of the
Treasury. notifying him that the offer he
made to the government to sell square
2c}2 for S102.O0O has been accepted.
Mr. Coolidge advises the agent to pre-
pare the necessary papers to show the
titles to the land in the square and to
convey 1t from the present owners to the
United States. In the preparation of
these Mr.. Schwartz will confer with the
United States district attorney.
The property. Mr.. Schwartz says. is that
square bounded by c, ID, 14th and 18th
streets southwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06
HUSBAND WANTS REDRESS.
Sues for Loss of Services of Wife, In
iured in Accident.

The Capital Traction Company has been
sued in the local courts by Thomas j.
Jones, who seeks to recover $4,000 dam
ages for loss of services of his wife, who
was injured May 80 last by being thrown
from car of the company.
Through Attorneys Mellan & Smith
Jones alleges that when he and his wife
boarded the car they asked the conductor
TO let them off at the point nearest the
Ebbitt House, and that they were told to
get off at F street When they approach.
ed the corner of + street his wife pushed
the button signaling the car to stop. de-
clares Jones. but the signal was disre-
garded.
His wife, seeing the car had passed
the corner, arose TO aliSht at the next
corner, SO 1t is alleged, and as the car
was turning the corner of 18th and Penn
syivania avenue she was thrown from the
car To the ground by the lurch and Sc
Nereiy injured.
Mrs Jones filed a suit Friday against
the company for alleged injury to herself
She-also asks $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06
HOLIDAY MAKERS SAIL AWAY
Boats Crowded With Excursionists
for Over Labor Day.

In spite of rainy weather many took
advantage of the fact that tomorrow is a
holiday to leave here last night on water
trips that will bring them back home
again Monday night or Tuesday morning
The steamer Northumberland of the
Maryland. Delaware and Virginia line,
which left here yesterday afternoon for
river landings and Baltimore, had good
throns of passengers who will make the
trip to Baltimore by water, arriving there
tomorrow.
The steamer ST. Johns. for Colonial
Beach, had about 600 passengers aboard
when she pulled out from her dock yes
terday evening. She is scheduled to go
to Colonial Beach again this morning and
tomorrow morning. Many who We're de-
TERED by the rain last night will go down
today. Monday evening the steamer
makes her last trip from the resort.
The Norfolk line boats took down large
crowds to Old Point and Norfolk. Every
stateroom or the steamer leaving here
Friday night was taken. Last night the
demand for rooms was so heavy that the
steamer Newport News had to be put in
service s an extra boat.
Both steamers left here filed with pleas
ure-seeking passengers who will return
home Tuesday morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06
TEMPORARY HOME AFFAIRS,
Board of Managers Hears Monthly
Report of Manager

The board of managers of the Soldiers
and Sailors Temporary Home, Sd and c
streets, reid a monthly meeting last night
at the institution.
Capt. Richard Bennett of Post pre-
sided in the absence of Col. Thomas Hop
kins, the president and of the vice pres
ident Il. +. Chase
Capt. Israel w. Stone of Post Il, sec
rotary, stated that Capt. A. A. Maxim,
superintendent of the home, had been
called to Michigan on important business.
Capt. Stone read Capt MaXiin's report
for last month.
II showed thirtytwo original admissions
to the institution of civil war and Span
ish war soldiers and sailors. There were
~ renewals, $40 free meals served and
1.n free lodgings.
Others present were Capt. j. +, Clifford,
Post d; Col. G. s. Wilder and H. NJ Allen.
Post 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06
Pleasure Craft on Cruises.

rheanxiliary yacht Seminole left yester-
DAY noon with her owner and captain,
Charles IL. Coe. accompanied by c. o.
Price and Benedict Kirsch, all of the
Treasury branch printing office. for three
days fishing down the river.
The launch Isabelle and her owners lef,
Friday night for Blackstone Island on a
thrce-day fishing trip.
MIR. Minot and family left yesterday at
noon In his auxiliary canoe Somerset for
Colonial Beach, where they will FISH for
ii few days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06
Conference of Democratic National
Committee With BRYAN.

Edward A. Newman. democratic nation
al committeeman for the District of Co
lumbia, has been summoned to Chicago
to attend what is described as 1.-The most
important conference of democratic lead
ers ever held" Mr.. Newman left post
haste for Chicago on the 11:1O o'clock
train last night.
The conference will be attended by
William J. Bryan and the national COM
mitteemen from nearly all the states. 1t
was said last evening that at the meeting.
which will begin Monday and continue
several days. the program for the demo-
cratic campaign will be mapped out and
arrangements made to send out among
the voters much literature and a host of
speakers.
The report was current last night that
Samuel Gompers. who recently attended
a national meeting of farmers in Texas,
may be present at the Chicago confer
ence.
Before his departure last night Com
mitteeman Newman was asked what he
thought of the presidential outlook. He
replied that the prospects of Mr.. Bryan's
election were fine: that the democrats
are being keyed up to a high notch and
will make the strongest fight for the cleo
ton of Bryan and Kern.
A number of local democrats went to
the depot to see Mr.. Newman off and to
wish him godspeed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06
Skaters Floral Designs Evidence
good taste and originality. 14th and | SITS.
Whereabouts of River Men

John Beck. with his family. has gone
to Fredericksburg. Va. to spend several
days. The trip home will be made by
steamer down the Rappahannock and up
the bay to Baltimore.
Capt James Beach is temporarily In
command OF the tug RosaIie of the Smoot
Sand Company fleet Capt. Matthew
Kersey is at Norfolk for a short stay
T. B. Garnett, purser of the steamer
Wakefield, on the MattoX Creek route
who has been i'll in this city for the past
week, has recovered and is again on
duty.
Capt. Benjamin Dickerson. formerly
mate of the schooner Five Sisters, has
been appointed master of the schooner
Peri employed in river freighting.
Capt Briscoe Milburn. who was master
of the steamer jamestown during the ex-
cursion season. has been relieved from
that duty and will be assigned to one of
the Norfolk line boats as first officer.
Capt George NOVEL;. who was first Of
ficer of the jamestown with Capt. Mil
burn, will return to duty as ticket agent
In the Washington terminal of the ferry
line between this city and Alexandria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06
]. C. MOORE Is CANDIDATE
Election as High Chief Ruler, I. o.
R., Is Predicted.

John {. Moore of this city will be a
strong candidate for election as high
chief ruler. declares leading member
of the Independent Order of Rechabites,
at the convention of the organization to
be held at Homecoming, Md. beginning
next Tuesday
Mr.. Moore of the Office of the auditor
of the Treasury for the Navy Depart
ment, man of literary reputation was
high chief ruler several years ago.
1t is understood the Maryland candi-
date for the chiefship has Withdrawn in
his favor. He has long been engaged in
practical temperance rescue work in the
District.
He is now In Midland, Md, and will go
from there 10 Homecoming TO attend the
convention. returning 10 Washington at
a its close.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06
Lighthouse Service Notes.

Lieut.. Commander Robert l.. Russell
inspector in charge of the fifth lighthouse
district, who has been making a cruise
OF inspection aboard the tender Holly of
the lights and buoys along Chesapeake
bay. has completed the tour and has re-
turned to Baltimore. The Holly will sail
in a day or two for buoy work on the
bay.
The lighthouse tender Maple. which this
week furnished lightship No. 10, on the
Diamond shoal with full supply of coal
for her bunkers, has returned to the
lighthouse service station at Portsmouth,
Va, and will there take on supplies for
light stations on the bay.
The buoy tender Violet is reported
cruising among the lights and buoys in
the interior waters of North Carolina on
an inspection cruise. Completing this
work, she will return TO Portsmouth Va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06
WOULD RECOVER FOR DEATH.
Administrator Alleges That William
Shearer Was Killed Throuoh NEGLECT

James S. Fraser, administrator of the
estate of William Shearer, yesterday
filed suit in the District Supreme Court
to recover $4,000 damages from the
Brann & Stuart Company for the death
Of Shearer. In the declaration. filed oy
Attorneys Leckie. Fulton & Cox. it is al
legged that September Z, 1907, w. lie work
ing at 9th and Maryland avenue south
west in raising larfe beams by means of
self-releasing block and tackle, one of
the timbers fell upon Shearer killing him.
His death, it is alleged. was due to the
negligent arranging of the hook by which
the timbers were raised. which released
itself as soon as the weight was taken
off.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06
BOY AND GIRL ELOPE.
Local Police Asked to Watch for
Baltimore Couple.

The local police have been asked to
look out for Augusta E. Seifert. seventeen
years of age, of 1852 Pinckney street,
Baltimore, Md, and Edgar Bell. seventeen
years of age, of the same city. 1t is
thought the young couple came to this
city to be married.
The young girl is described as being of
medium size. dark complexion, wearing a
blue skirt, white waist and low black
shoes. The boy is of medium build. dark
complexion and wore dark suit and
yellow shoes.
The couple disappeared about o o'clock
Friday night.
The police have been unable to locate
them here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06
sTAND1sH EXPECTED TODAY.
Charged With Passing Forged Check
on a Local Groceryman

1t is expected that United States mar
shall will arrive in this city some time to-
day with John D. Standsh. alias William
Mcpherson, who is wanted on a charge
of having forged a check for 500 on
Charles Raub who conducts a grocery
and liquor store at 1910 New Hampshire
avenue northwest.
The local police received information
that Standish was to be released from the
Worcester, Mass, prison, and they i'm
mediately asked that he be held for the
Washington authorities. Central Office
Detective Parham went to Worcester Au-
gust 20 last with requisition papers and
a warrant for the arrest of the man for
the crime alleged to have been committed
in this city.
1t is stated by the police that Standish is
over seventy years of age and has served
a number of terms in prison and that his
photograph is in the rogues' gallery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06
Tourists Special, to ANNAPOLIS.

The Tourists Special" is to be the
name of a new ear To be placed in service
between Washington and Annapolis and
the United States Naval Academy Tues
day by the Washington. Baltimore and
Annapolis Electric Railway Company. The
car will leave Washington at 1890 o o'clock
every morning and leave Annapolis on the
return at 4:2o o'clock in the afternoon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS,
AND POTOMAC sTEAMHOAr

WASHINGTON AND POTOMAC STEAMBUAr
COMPANY
STH STREET WHARF.
Steamer HARRY RANDALL - M0niav AMI
Wednesday at I pm. for lower POTOMAC land
ings Dills to Lower Machbdoc creek. Saturday
at am. for landings between Glynont and
Nomni
Steamer Observation-Disclosures. Tuesday and
Thursday. am. for upper river landings to
Colonial Reach and Mattox creek.
Steamer ESTELLE RANDAII--paiiv at 7A0
am for Glymont snd intermediate points. sun.
Gay. Tuesday and Thursday tn Grinders N add.
ton. Return trip same day.
Schedules subject 10 tide and westher and to
change without notice.
". F. CARNE. IT.. Genl Passenger Ast.
Dy8.tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06
NEwToN's ELECTION PLEAsEs.
Adjt. Smith Back From U. S. w. v.
Encampment

Department Adjt. John Lewis Smith Of
the United Spanish War Veterans, ac
companed by several other members of
the local department. has returned to
this city from the national encampment
at Boston The other members of the
District delegation are expected to reach
home today and Monday.
won out on all the matters they pre-
scented to the convention. He is well
pleased with the election of Capt Charles
w Newton of Connecticut as commander
in chief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06
DRAGGED BY HORSE.
Result Is That James n. Pollock
Nav Die.

While driving a team on Wisconsin ave-
nue. near Woodley lane yesterday after
noon James H. Pollock, forty years of
age, of 47th and Brandywine street, Uni
versity Park, was thrown from the wagon
and dragged considerable distance, his
horse having become frightened.
He received a fractured jaw and sew
eral cuts about the head and body He
was brought to the city on a street car
and taken to the Georgetown University
Hospital in the seventh precinct patrol.
His condition is reported to be critical.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06
Dies Where Born, 70 Years After.

y. ii. Grimes died yesterday at his
home, Oxon Hill. Prince George county
Md. at nearly seventy years of age An
unIt uaI phase of the passing of Mr.
Crimes was that his death occurred with
in Ibree hundred feet OF the spot where
lie WIS born. He had many acquaintance
III this city and the surrounding country
and Was known for many charitable acts
The s5uneral will take place today from
St Barnabas Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06
Car Injuries Bow.

While crossing the car tracks on o
street between SD and Saith streets north
west yesterday John Hall. colored.
six years of age. of 1926 p street north
west, was struck by an east-bound car
OF the Washington Traction Company and
knocked to the ground. He received
large scalp wound He was removed TO
lie Georgetown University Hospital in
the seventh pretbnct patrol for treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06
Negro Wounds His Wife.

In row with her husband. John
Banks, yesterday Gertrude Banks. col
ored. twenty-four years of age. of 1522
Turner street northeast, received a Slight
wound Oh the right breast She was
removed to the Casualty Hospital for
treatment. Her condition is not serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06
RAILROADS.
W., B. & A. Z. RY.
THE Electric Line.

DOCBLE TRACK BETWEEN WASHINGTON
AND BALTIMORE.
THE BEST WAY TO BALTIMORE ASNAPO-
LIS. u. s. NAVAL ACADEMY.
BAGGAGE CHECKED FREE.
Electric palace cars from White House Station
18th ard II SITS. NORTHEAST.b
For Baltimore-'5:30, eco, eco. 700 80.
500. $50. 900. $50. 1000. 1880. 'lI:00 and
100 am. 1900 noon. $780, 100 80. 200.
2:aO, 300, $3.50. 400. 4:3O. 800. 5:3O 600.
ESQ. 200. 7:30. $50 $50. 1000 and Ill IS
pm daily.
For nnapolls-Gso. 7:3o. $50. $50 10 30 and
ll;3o am; 1890. 30. 2:3o. $50 4:30. $3.50.
$780, T:3O. $50 and "11:35 pm. daily.
Indicates local trains. All others limited.
stopping only at Naval Academy Junction. No
walking or hiring Of cabs necessary.
Fares. One way. Round trip.
To Baltimore. ........... 75c sl.25
To Annapolis and o. S.
Naval Academy. 15c $l.25
All Fl street run direct to White House
Station.
Ticket Office at 18th and N. 7. ave. northwes.
and at White House Station. 18th and II SITS.
NORTHEAST. Telephone n. 73C5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06
]. Edv-. Chapman, Coal.

Philadelphia and Reading White Ash.
Egg Stove and Nut. S6.IL: Large Fur
mace $3.50: Pea Coal, $3.50; Soft Coal.
81 ~ per ton. I414 c st. NV Phone lain
HOS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06
MISSING ON FIRST CRUISE.
New Schooner Ross Not Heard o
for Over a Month.

Fears are expressed in marine circles
for the safety of the new four-masted
schooner Calhoun c. Ross. which sailed
from the Delaware breakwater July 80
with a cargo of coal from Philadelphia to
Charleston.
Since sailing. over month ago. nothing
has been heard from her. Several vessels
that left Philadelphia after her departure
have arrived at Charleston.
The schooner may have been blown off
shore by gale. She was recently
launched from a Delaware shipyard and
had just gone into commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06
Norfolk & Western Railway

Change of Schedule September 6.
Washington and Chattanooga Limited
will leave Union Station 1000 pm. for
Roanoke, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Mem
phis, New Orleans and all points south
and southwest. Through Pullman and
dining carS.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06
Star Branch at Dupont Circle

The Dupont Pharmacy, Goth and p sts..
receives Want Ads for The Star at OF
fee rates, l cent word Telephone SUBJ
scribers may phone lads" direct to The
Star office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06
Observation-Disclosures.

TICKET OFFICE, 1921 PENNA. AVE.
NOTICE.-Following schedule not guaranteed.
9:05 AM. DA1LY-Seaboard Mall Through
coaches and Pullman sleepers to Savannah and
Jacksonville. Through sleeper Washington to
Hamlet and Hamlet to Atlanta. Dining cars.
$40 PM. DAILY-Seaboard Express. Coacbes
and Pullman TO Savannah. Jacksonville. Tampa.
Atlanta, BIRMINGHAM. Memphis. Dining cars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06

Mr. J. l.. Rodier leaves this morning for
E!mira, y Y, where he will tomorrow
deliver an address at the Labor day cele-
bration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06
Baltimore and Return, $1.25,

Baltimore and Ohio R.R.,
Every Saturday and Sunday. All trains
both ways. both days. except Roya, Lin
tied City offices, 1417 G street and G19
Pennsylvania avenue.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-06
Baking as an Art.

The products of the Holmes Bakery ex-
col. Homemade Bread, &c. Pies. 2oc. De-
iiycrcd anywhere in town. Holmes Bak-
cry, LIST and r SITS. Phones. Linen. 144O &
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