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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-31

Mrs. Lavinia NJ. Rucker widow of
James T. Rucker. died at ST. Andrew
Hospital. in Lynchburg, Va, Surviving an
operation only a few hours. She was
fifty-nine years of age and is survived by
six children.
Philip Ruffner. aged about seventy
seven years, died at his home, near
Luray. Va, of old age. His ancestors
were the first white settlers in the valley
of Virginia. His grandfather. known as
Peter Ruffner the Great" is said to
have been the first white man to locate
in that section of the state.
John Griggs Flanagan. one of Jeffer-
son county's most prominent business
men and land owners. died suddenly at
his home. near Bakerton. w. Va. On the
day of his death Mr.. Flanagan was ap-
parently in vigorous health. About the
middle of the afternoon he was found
dead in a chair. He was native of JEFF
ferson county and about hfty-seven years
Of age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-31

William H. Hun. a retired farmer. died
suddenly at the home Of his daughter,
Mrs Ericsson. on the Oldtown road. near
Cumberland. He was stricken with par
alysis while in a field near his home pick
ing berries. His body was removed TO
the home of his son. Mr.. Jasper HUFF.
Cumberland Mr.. HUFF was sixty-one
years old.
Mrs. Amanda K. Marble, widow OF
George f. MARBLE of Frederick county,
Va, died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. p. l.. Hannum, near Berryville,
Clarke county. She was eighty-eight
Fauquier county, Va. One daughter sur
wives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-31
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

ADDITION TO LIE DROIT PARk-Her-
man H. Pechin ct TX. To Aff1e II. Ma
curda, lot 10, block Il: $40
r STREET NORTHWEST between 18th
and 18th streets-Heyward S. Carter
ct al to Thomas H. Carter, part origi-
nal lot ,, square 15i: $40.
BELLEVUE-John Cook, trustee. to Ar
thur Carr. south half lot 81; 81. So. so
FIRST STREET NORTHWEST between
Pennsylvania avenue and street
Cordelia waste to Sarah E. waste, one
sixth interest in part lot 8, square
515: SO. Bernard Nj. Bryan to vir-
sinia Bryan One-siXth interest in part
same lot $40
TWELFTH STREET NORTHEAST be-
tween ! and X streets-herman X
Howenstein ct TX. to Catherine and
Eva NJ. Beckert, lot IS. square 1902
$40
HOLMEAD MANOR-CharIes Some ct
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Maximum temperature past twenty
four hours, "a; a year ago, 81

d
The barometric pressure is low and fall
ing In the West Indies. and there are in
dications of a disturbance over the Carib
bean sea southeast of Jamaica. The
course of this storm at the present time
Is uncertain.
The weather continues unsettled over
the eastern half Of the country. and dur
ing the last twenty-four hours there were
local showers and thunderstorms in the
eastern and southeastern states, and the
Ohio. Mississippi and lower Missouri val
leys: elsewhere fair weather prevailed
There has been no marked change in the
temperature In any district, but a mod
GRAFTON of the warm wave has taken
place In the Atlantic states north of Vir-
ginia and in the lake region.
The indications are that the weather III
the Atlantic states south of Pennsylvania.
the east gulf states. the upper Ohio val
ley and the lower. lake region will he I'M
settled with local showers and thunder
storms during the next thirty-six hours.
In New York, eastern Pennsylvania and
New Jersey the weather will be generally
fair tonight and Sunday. No important
temperature change Is indicated for the
eastern and southeastern states during
the next thirty-six hours.
The winds along the middle Atlantic
and south Atlantic and east gulf coasts
will be light to moderate variable
Steamers departing today for European
ports will have light to moderate vari-
able winds, and generally fair weather to
the Grand Banks.
The following heavy precipitation lin
inches) has been reported during the past
twenty-four hours: Concordia, LA
Livingston, Ala, 40; Aberdeen, Miss,
LIZ: Louisville, 1.2i; Greenwood Miss,
1.52: kOsciusko. Miss. 1.SO.
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:
Thermome.er-July 80, 4 pm, so; 8
pm. so; Il midnight, -. July 81. 4
am, .6. am. II; l. noon, 81; 2 pm,
81 Maximum, 81, at 10 pm. July 81;
minimum. "A. AT am. July 81.
Barometer-July 80. pm, a9.S3; s
pm, 29.7S; u midnight. 29.79 July
81. am 29.78: s am, a9.S5; noon,
29.S1; pm. 1887.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at 8
Am: Great Falls-Temperature, SO; con-
dition. {. Dalecarlia Observation-Disclosures
ture. 81; condition at north connection, Z;
condition at south connection, T. George
town distributing neutrality-suspicious.
81: condition at infiuent gatehouse, 8; con-
dition at effiuent gatehouse, 10.
Up-River Waters.
Special Dispatch TO The Star.
HARPERS FERRY. W. Va, July 81
Both rivers clear this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-31

Ballantines Canada Malt ALE
IS a refreshing beverage and a
benehtinc tonic. ST for a dozen
bottles.
Shoemaker Co., r I:i,a 2 NJ st. ism HS
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WEATHER FORECAST.
Partly Cloudy, With Probably Show
ers Late Tonight or Sunday.

For the District of Columbia and Mary
land. partly cloudy. probably showers late
tonight or Sunday; not much change in
temperature; light variable winds.
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Luxurious Bathrooms
elm Timae OF War -

Vhile the suns shinin: have make the
repairs necessary 20 make your roof tight
for all time. Best service.
HUTCHINSON & MCCARTHY. 1917 18TH.
f,sti ,;i
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-31

James Davis a well known Confederate
veteran OF Rockingham county, Va. died
at his home at Mount Crawford after q
lingering illness. He was seventy five
years old, and was a native Of Loudoun
county, Va, but lived for q number of
years i'm Maryland. joining the Confed-
crate army at the outbreak OF the civil
war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-31
Two Burned in Auto Explosion.

ATLANTA, Ga. July 31.-Whiie refill
ing the gasoline tank OF a large touring
car in which were three young couples in
front of public garage here, an ex-
plosion occurred. igniting the gasoline
and frightfully burning Egbert Allen,
owner of the car. and John Orr. an en-
ploye of the garage.
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THE COURT RECORD.


EQUITY COURT-Justice Wright.
Bailey agt. Dorsey: sale ratified and
reference to auditor; compartments So
licitor, T. c. Bradley, defendants So
licitor, j. Enos Ray.
PROBATE COURT-Justice Wright.
Estate of Sarah G. Mitchell: petition
for probate of will fled attorneys, Cor
don & Gordon and Erskine Gordon.
Estate of May II. Wright; will dated
January 8, 1908. filed.
Estate of William Voigt; will dated
July %, 1904. filed.
Estate of John T. Findley: petition for
letters of administration filed; attorney,
W. II. Andrews
CRIMINAL COURT-Justice Wright.
United States agt. Joshua Jones; carnal
knowledge: personal recogniZance taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-31

MRS. HENkIE HOLDS MEETINGS EVERY
Friday and Sunday evenings at II 4th 81. Sc
Every gets reading. Readings daily
Phone Linen. a0i9
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ALL SOULS CHURCH. COR. 18th AND l. SrS..
Dr- Ulysses q. r. Pierce. mini>ter.-1i o'clock.
morning service: by the minister: 8
pm Young Peoples Religious Union. The
nsblic invited 10 all services. jy312
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Wanted-By Washing
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Enlistment, thoroughly
experienced jewelry MAN
as head salesman, ONE
capable of estimating ON
special order work and
the placing of valuation
ON goods. Salary mo OBJ
iect if right party cam be
secured. If interested, ap=
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through third party. All
business regarding this
matter will be considered
absolutely confidential.
Address Box 1S, Star Of
flee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-27
FREEDOM IS SWEETER
THAN HER ALlMONY
Josephine Gives Praise for Di-
vorce and Says, Dem Words
Sounds Golden. -

Had dat trilin' husban' o. mine lef'
anything here 70 me?" inquired Jose
phine Fiuney. Of a distinct chocolate
hue, Of Clerk Harper, IT District Juve-
nile Court building when the clerk was
handing out 10 the little army OF
neglected wives gathered there the
weekly pittances their wandering hus-
bands had left by direction OF the
court
Yes, we have something FOR you"
replied the clerk. reaching for a file OF
papers from which he drew forth d.
vorcs decree which had been granted
James Finney. the husband by the
Supreme Court Of the District since the
wife's last weekly visit.
Josephine heard the decree read, and
As though she would make dOubly sure
that she had heard Alright, asked:
Read dat paper ter me ergin, ef gouIl
be dat obligin'.'
The accommodating clerk again read
aloud the decree, pTOnOunciEg each
word distinctly that there might be ne
Misunderstanding of the nearing OF the
higher courts decision, and. when he
had finished, looked over the rims OF
his glasses at Josephine. who smiled
dandy.
Glory be" She said. Dem words
sounds golden ter my Years Dev's
better'U all de money dat Niger II cher
make cf he live ter be as old az Nav
thusalem Praise heabeu 7 Is free"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-27
LESSONS OF CRUISE
TOLD BY SPECTATOR
Fleet Became Proficient IN Engineering, Maneuvering,
and Gunnery, Says Robert H. Patchin,
Who Went on our.

Great improvements III respect OF ma
ueurerIng ability. engineering, gunuery.
knowledge OF personnel, seE-naintcu-
aucc and iu other particulars have been
wrought 20 the battleship fleet by the
cruise around the world. according 70
Robert H. PatcHiu, one Of the few
newspaper men Who made the circuit
o. the globe with the warshiDs. MI
Patchin has just arrived IN Washington
from Hampton Roads.
Asked what the battleship fleets
cruise had accomplished. Mr.. Patchin
said.
when the fleet left Hampton Roads,
10 was simply sixteen battlesuips. We
had bad fleet before-au aggregation
Of as many battleships as could be got
together and by withdra wing as many
vessels AS Ne could from tho Pacific
coast. The feet had had some drills.
u was unusually proficient Ia Eunnery.
u was farther advanced in gunnery
than in engineering and maneuverinG
ability, both Of which are OF equal i'm
pOrtancc with gunnery.
The long legs OF the cruise around
South America put the ships on their
own resources without navy yards at
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-27
BIG BALL IS GIVEN
BYSEANEN GUNNERS
Young Experts in Art of
Shooting Also Proficient
in Dancing,

If the battleship feet can circumnavi-
gate the glote, the stay-at-homes can
give as spectacular an exhibition Of
fine and fancy navigation encircling
ball room So, at least, think the guests
who attended the initial dance given
last evening BY the 1909 class of seamen
Sunners az the Washington Navy Yard.
The dances are given in the naval gun
factory. q place that seems to have
been especially designed for such oc-
casIo1s, and is only being used Incl
IDENTIFY for the manufacture Of engines
OF war. The seamen gunners are a
lot OF earnest, stUdiOus young men who
have enlisted for the service Of their
country and have turned their especial
attention TO the development Of gun
merry.
The gunners have been at IL about ten
years now, and the target practice re-
ports show that guunery has had quite
a lot OF development during that period
When they are not studying the art Of
shooting eight or ten miles into space
and hitting the bulIseye Of an IN
seen target the seamen gunners are
studying the art Of dancing
Among other things seamen gunners
have good eye for is decoration and
with their intimate knowledge Of cleo
trio effects, obtained through their
scientific researches, they are able 70
conceive effects that are beyond the
ken OF the mere laymen- Last nights
function was OF piece with the prevI-
Gus affairs or a similar kind. only bet
ter The Gunners not only entertained
their friends OUTSIDE the yard but a
number Of the officers and their wives
as well
The gun factory dances are events in
the yard records and are not to be light
y passed over. To a large extent the
responsibility for the success Of the
affair rests with J. L Simpson. +. r
COrcoran, II. Jensen, P V SAUL. .. H
HOIlmiCh, S. 3. Mclaughlin. T. An
derson, ". II. Noyes. J. Murtagh, z,
A Siegrist, c. King. NJ. Shea, and W.
Blauss. the committee in charge, but
the whole class helped.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-27

hand 20 resort 10 for repairs. Officers
and men came 10 know their vessels
better 70 was absolutely necessary To
do the utmost 90 prevent mlshaps from
occurring and 10 make repairs on board
n they did occur, which was very rare.
admiral Sperry out 81 very well when
ne said that navy without a fleet was
mob and that Il fleet without practice
was as useful as football team that
never played a practice game Rear
Admiral Evans. on hauling down his
flag At San Francisco. left the fleet
greatly improved as TO maueuverinE.
as 10 engineering, as to self-mainten-
anCe. with knowledge Of personnel ire
mendOUsly enlarged and the morale at
a most satisfactory point. while 1t had
surpassed previous records in smooth
water Gunnery at MaEdalena Bay.
Just az the trip around South Amer
lea had been an unprecedented trip for
a fleet OF this size. the continuation 10
Australasia, Japan. China. and the
Suez was an unprecedented underta king
and the benefits TO the fleet increased
even more I'm proportion than on the trip
around South America
This part Of the cruise was especial
~ valuable I'm bringing 1890 young
Americans In close touch with New
Zealand ana Al stVaIia. Of which we as
a nation know litSe, but TO which we
are kindred in language. ancestry and
ideals"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-27
STAGE FOLK COMING
TO WITNESS PARADE
Brady Productions in New
York TO Be Delayed
One Night.

The theatrical armament of New
York will be dimmed on inauguration
day, if the plans Of Manager William
A Brady do not fail A galaxy OF stars
viii be missing. They will be plucked
from their places in the Great White
Way" long enough to see the inaugura-
ton ceremonies, however. and will re-
turn to meet their engagements in
Gotham on Thursday evening.
The excursion Is something or a sur
prise arranged by Mr. Brady and his
partner, Joseph R Grismer, to give the
members of their companies. including
The Gentleman from Mississippi - "A
Woman's Way" and ''The Man OF the
Hour an opportunity to witness the
big event Of March !. II followed the
expressed desire Of Miss Jewell Power
one of the stars, TO see the parade.
OF course, you'll see the inaugural
and 80 will all of u.s. replied Mr.
Brady, taking the hint
After consultation with Mr. Grisrner.
notice was posted at the door OF each
theater stating that the members Of all
the companies would leave for Wash
tngton at midnight OF Wednesday, ar
irving in the National Capital at 7:12
After viewing tic inaugural parade,
they will take the o'clock train back
TO New York.
TO meet the situation. the curtain Will
not rise on the various Brady-Grismer
performances in New York Thursday
evening until 9 o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-27
BOTH PARTIES SHY
AT RADICAL TAXES
Politicians Fear to Speak
for Income or lnheri-
tance Plans.

How % provide the Government Jhc
revenue it must have in the next year.
and yet avoid anything so revolutionary
as income and inheritance taxes. is the
problem which continues 10 Worry the
Congressional leaders.
II is worrying both the Democrats and
the Republicans Democratic leaders,
although their party has taken a posi-
ton as the sponsor Of such legislation,
are far from united in support OF it.
Many conservative Democrats hesitate
TO get too far into the subject, fearing
a political reaction which would irjuTe
their party
But the striking fact ahead OF Con-
gress IS that the deficit amounts 10
about Sl3o,0o0.00 It is calculated that
ABOUT S25,0tO,O0G OF this can be produced,
ultimately, by taxing coffee; but at least
a years supply or coffee viii have cot
into the country before the new tariff
bill can pass, so that viii not count i'm
the present exigenCy- a tax OF Sl-5D
per barrel on beer, instead Of the pres
ent one of 81 would produce another
81. 0O,0O0, and could be relied on from
the day 1t was imposed stamp taxes
are counted for about Sl5,O00, 600, and
taxes on stock transfers and the Ike
for as much more.
But after all these items are counted
up there still remains a gap of so. 0G1.000
fUl whether the new tariff will raise
so much money as the present one. as
many rates will be lowered The low
er rates will increase impOrtationS, but
whether sufficiently TO Offset the reduc-
ton of the rates nobody is able TO esti-
mate.
Every discussion OF the subject comes
back 10 the suggestion OF the income
and inheritance taxes II they are
adCDted, there will be no need of the
peer and COfIee and tea and stamp
duties, because even very low rate
on incomes would produce all the rev
enue needed It is really ?. question, IN
the main, Of whether the country wants
these new taxes. Members are feeling
out the opinions OF their constituents
in every direction, trying 10 determine
the political effects likely to be pro-
GuCed oy the different schemes. The
stamp taxes are unpopular because visi-
BILE, the coffee tax and the tea inpOS-
are even less liked Theoretically. the
| income tax is popular; but would II be
| IN practice? That is TIE question.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-27
WILL NOT DISCUSS
CHURCH TROUBLES
DR.. Butler Apparently In
different as to Actions
of "DiSSenterS."

The Rev. DR.. J. 6. Butler. pastor Of
the Luther Place Memorial Church.
maintains a stolid Indifference as to the
movements and statements Of the dis
senters from his church who withdrew
because they were dissatisfied with the
aged pastors policies and who have
established a rival congregation at the
Confederate Veterans Hall 1922 Yer
mont avenue. where services will De
held tomorrow morning.
As to the statement Of the dissenters
that he had been stumbling block and
an obstacle 10 attempts 70 improve the
Luther place church, Dr.. Butler abso-
Iutely refused TO reply When shown
this statement at his home this morn
ing. the aged minister said
The public IS Disguised with this
whole affair ana ] am sure ] am All
the charges and statements that have
been made have come from the other
side. and as far as I am concerned.
that is where they viii come from in
the future"
Asked VIVA objection the dlssenters
could have 70 his son. the Rev. Charles
n. Butler. who was named by his IA
ther as assistant rector Of Luther Place
Memorial Churcn. DR.. Butler, at frst
was silent but when urged 10 reply, ne
said:
This unfortunate affair is a closed
incident 7 Will not demean myself 70
reply 10 a statement Of people who
have conducted themselves as these
people have. The whole affair has beer
deplorable. and I repeat that the good
people of Washington are disguised "
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-27
DECLINES TO TALK
OF RECONCILIATION
Mrs. Richard Croker Side
steps Rumor of Reunion
With Husband.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 27.-Mrs. Rich
ard Croker. wife Of the former Tam
many Hall boss, with her daughter.
Miss Ethel, arrived here today from the
South. She positively declined TO dis
cuss the report that she and Mr.. Croker
had greed to reconcile their differences,
and that she would accompany him 70
Ireland when he sails this summer.
yes, have been South" she replied
to the query. and 1 know Nh. Croker
is also IN me South, brt [ will mt an
swer any questions aOOGt a Te'Oncilia-
ton
Mrs Croker will return 10 New YORK
I. night. Asked il size was 80 Join the
advocates Of wOman's suffrage there
she sad
Il have been reading n great deal
about tine question, AMI I am willing IN
advOcate votes for women If 1 can be
convinced that women have place IN
politics"
NO, you are wrong, mamma, broke
in her daughter. men only can be
politicians. Women nave absolutely no
right to be bothered with political cares.
I would not vote II 1 had the chance
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-27
NANTELL At BEST
IN EXACTING ROLE
Meets the Demands of Louis
XI in Every Par
ticular

When Robert MantAU selected Della
vigne's remarkably graphic portrayal OF
the role of Louis XI as a special bill in
his repertoire il was undoubtedly the re
suit OF determination TO present him
self in a role so eXacting, so unceaslng-
ly varying in its moods that little doubt
could be left in the minds of the public
of his fidelity 70 the art and traditions
Of the Shakespeare school
MarteH presented this play last night
IN the National Theater. and It's inter
probation proved another source of deep
interest The role Of the old king is one
which combines almost every instinct
Of fear, repUIsiOn, greed, and the hun
dred and one avenues II cruelty which
were open 20 the crafty monarch.
To each Of these phases Of character
ManteI gave a studied and complete
exposition. He ragged IN his unCe2sing
pursuit Of those b. deemed his enemies :
he glOried IN the fstteTy of his cOurtiers
and cOlsdre; he shook with the fear OF
death at the unexpected presence 4
NemOurs Believing the victims Of his
cruelty, and hate are about him and
threaten 20 descend upon him. Louis
throws himself 70 the floor in a frenzy
Of fear, mLtterinE his agony and rolling
about in deliriOUs fright MantoU was
at his best in this scene.
The entire role IS one Of particularly
eXaCting demands. Its strain upon
a player a. manifest before the play has
progressed far. but Mr.. MantcU was
equally vital in the final IS we'll as the
earlier stages OF the play, and gave a
remarkably clear and impressive inter
probation of the role.
Fritz Lieber was particularly Sood ~
the character Of Demours. Marie Booth
Russell gave a pleasing performance O1
Marie. and an excellent bit as peasant
woman was contributed by Miss Jose
Dhine McCailum.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-27
TAKEN TO OLD HOME
FOR THE INTERMENT
Funeral Services for Charles
Chesley Are Held TOday-Long
a Resident Here.

Funeral services for Charles Ches-
ley, solicitor Of Internal Revenue dur
ing President Grants administration,
who died AT the Cairo Thursday after
noon, will be held at that apartment
house this afternoon. at , O'Clock The
body will be taken to Wakefield, y. H,
for burial
Those who served as paIlbearers were
B II. Warner. J. 3. T. Upper a. +.
Fox. J. W Butterfield, Mathew Trim
BILE and c 3 Rheem-
Mr. Chesley came 10 Washington in
1865. from Wakefield. where he was
born and where he later praCtced law.
TO accept a position in the office Of the
Commissioner Of Internal Revenue In
IyTI. he entered the office OF the At
tOrney General. receiving his appoint
ment from President Grant four months
later. He was a member Of the Uni
versitv Club. member Of BOwdOin
Alumni Association Of Washington, and
q number OF other societies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-27
MINERS SOUGHT
BY THE SURVEY

How to lead the rescuing party in a
mine disaster Will be a subject upon
which candidates viii have TO be posted
who take the examination for Coal
Miner to be leld by the United States
Civil Service Commission on March q
From among those who pass viii be
selected two to four men for the Geo
logical Surveys training station at
Pittsburg
At that place the survey IS carrying
on the mine rescue work for which
an appropriation IS annually included
in the civil sundry bill. The services Of
experienced miners are required.