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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09
HANGED HIMSELF ON BARGE
NEW STEWARD NEVER GOT
CAPTAINS BREAKFAST.
Martin Thies, Hired Last Night,
Found Dead in Engine Room
This Morning.

Martin Thfes, steward of barge No 10
of the Consolidation Coal Company, an
chored at the wharf at the foot Of 3Oth
street. committed suicide this morning by
hanging himself in the engine room. The
man was found at 1880 o'clock hanging
by short piece of rope attached to a
pipe overhead. He had dropped from a
low bench and his feet were within four
Grove and Policeman Burrows cut the
body down.
Thies. who was thirty-five years old,
was a native of Holland, and had just
been engaged in Baltimore by the cap
tain of the barge, John Larsen. They
went on board together at 1 o'clock last
night Thies was naturalized American
citizen and had been employed on light
ship off Cape Hatteras. Letters In his
pocket indicated that he had brothers and
sisters in Holland, and that he was a
member in good standing of a labor
union in New York The officials of the
union have been notified by Inspector
Boardman.
Capt. Larsen was much grieved at the
loss Of his new steward. 1T is hard to
get good stewards" he said, land I felt
certain that Thies was a good one l told
him last night that l wanted my break
fast early, and he answered All right.
cap When 1 heard him moving about
the boat early this morning l thought he
was getting ready to give me a good
breakfast. / was still congratulating
myself when David Bergelin, one Of the
sailors, came and told be that the new
steward was hanging in the engine
ROOM" The captain said that he had to
take a little something to steady his
nerves before he finally got his break
fast this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09
DOCTOR PUTS OUT FIRE.
Quick Action Prevents Spread of
Flames in Hospital Basement.

DR.. William P. Wood of the Episcopal
Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital has been
congratulated by many persons today
for his presence Of mind in putting out a
fire that started in the basement of the
hospital yesterday evening and might
have endangered the lives of the patients
In the institution.
DR.. Wood went to the basement to
draw some alcohol from a barrel and
stepped on a match, which ignited the
fluid he had drawn. BY stopping the
flow at once he prevented the flames
from reaching the barrel and causing an
explosion. Taking off his coat, he finally
succeeded in smothering the flames with
it. AS the nurses and others rushed to
the basement door to see what the trou-
Bile was the physician ordered them to
close 1t, SO as not to create a draft and
cause the flames to spread
An alarm was turned in, but when the
firemen reached the institution the blaze
had already been eXtinguished DIR. Wood
was painfully burned about the hands
and his coat was destroyed. The damage
to the woodwork of the building was
estimated at $50. Until the bells of the
engine were heard the patients did not
know there was fire in the building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09
ANTI-AUTo-oDoR ARRESTS.
Four Defendants Allowed to GO on
Personal Bonds.

The first prosecutions under the recent
"anti-auto-odor' police regulation were
filed in the Police Court this morning as
result of the nasal vigilance of Police
men Holmes and Corners along Pennsyl-
vania avenue yesterday afternoon. The
defendants were released upon personal
tonds after promising to do better In
the future.
Four autoists were notified to appear in
court to answer to the charges, each hav
ing the notice served on him by the po-
liceman after a smelling chase" of
block or so. They were accused. as the
papers declared, with operating an au-
tomobile which did emit from the ex-
haust or muff1er prolonged. dense and
offensive quantities of smoke and dis
agreeable odors." Assistant Corporation
Counsel Andrew Duvall prepared the pa
pers and filed them with the court, later
agreeing to permit the defendants to go
upon their personal bonds. !.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09
HOME FROM BEIRUT.
DR.. 'Arbeely Tells of Recent Mass
acres in Turkey.

DIR. A. j. Arbeely of this city. who has
just returned. with his wife. daughter and
four sons, from an extended visit to the
east, and who was in Beirut during the
recent troubles in Turkey, including the
massacres in Adana, says that the pres
ent outlook in Turkey is encouraging.
During the massacres at Adana times
were very exciting at Beirut said DR..
Arbeely. Many persons left the city for
places of greater safety. Rumors of an
attack upon the city were constantly in
the air, and stray shots from Moslems
carrying firearms. which they did not
understand, were heard on all Sides Our
consul general in Beirut, Mr.. G. Bic Ravn-
dal, well understood the situation and
was prepared to protect all Americans
and American interests"
DR.. Arbesly believes that with strong
men in power at, Constantinople, support
ed by the new sultan, the affairs OF
Turkey will rapidly improve, and that
the time will be propitious for establish
ing better relations with the United
States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09
MARTIN DALLMAN REFITTED.
Tug Gets New Machinery and Has
Hull Mended.

The tug Martin Dallman, which has been
on the marine railway at Benefits boat
yard for the past two weeks or longer,
having her hull calked and covered with
metal, will be put overheard today, and
will go to the navy yard, where her
boiler will be hoisted in position by the
big derrick on the sea wall.
While on the railway at Benefits the
new engine for the steamer was placed
in position, and her pumps and other
machinery are now being installed. The
Dallman was formerly one of the best
known Of the small tugs employed on the
river About a year ago she was taken
to Solomons Island. where her machinery
was removed and placed in new hull,
called the John Miller. The machinery
being placed in the Dallman will again
make her an excellent craft for towing
work about the harbor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09
FINE CARP FISHING.
German Fish Are Driving Smaller
Varieties Out of River.

Fishermen operating hand lines from
the wharves in the harbor are having
some excellent sport just now catching
big German carp. which bite well at corn
bread, boiled beef and other kinds OF
bait Hardly a day passes that several
Of the big fish are not caught weighing
anywhere from ten to fifteen pounds, and
the fishermen hooking these big fish
often have a good job to land them.
The river is said to be full of carp. and
the carp are charged with driving. perch,
bass and other game fish out Of the wa
tiers in the vicinity of this city. Mr.. Carp
is, however, not equal to the task Of
driving catfish out of the harbor, and
Mississippi or spotted cats as large as
carp are often caught in the harbor.
Bass are being caught in Occoquan and
other streams in Virginia in large num-
bers and size, one fisherman having taken
a dozen in a few hours at Occoquan a
day or two ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09
Proceeds to 60 Toward Fund for
Building a Home.

Plans for holding a fair in the old
Masonic Hall, from october to No
vember 6. were mapped out last night
by the executive committee of the Dis
trict branch of the fraternal order Of
the National Union. who met in the
Bond building. All the twenty-nine
councils of the local organization will
be represented by individual booths
The proceeds of the fair will be applied
to building fund, now being collect
ed. for the erection of a suitable home
for the order. The present headquar-
tiers of the organization are in the
Pythian Temple.
William B. Green was appointed
chairman of the fair committee; j.
Eliot, secretary, and H. E. Thomas,
treasurer. The members of the execu-
tive committee are: William b. Green,
chairman; Elmer Johnson, H. H. Keys,
A. w. Kaiser, 7. B. Lean, w. D. Brown,
George L. Lohier and William S.
Gaeng.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09

sheetz Candies now at sa1 F s..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09
Grows Hair
Cuticura Removes
Dandruff and SOothes
Itching Scalps.

Warm shampoos with Cuticura Soap and light
Dressings with Cuticura, prevent dry, thin and
S.lling hail. remove crusts. scales and dandrun
destroy hair parasites, soothe irritated, itching
surfaces, stimulate the hair folices. loosen the
, .H. sssin. supply the roots with energy and
SWset. wholesome. healthy scalp when al else
,4tS, Caucura Remedies arc guaranteed abso'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09
PROPERTY CLERKS SALE.
$52s.20 Melted District by Disposal
of Unclaimed Articles

The recent sale of lost. stolen and aban-
doned property remaining unclaimed in
the hands of E. B. Hesse. chief, also
property. clerk Of the police department,
netted the District $3.50.
From the sale of the merchandise. he
has reported to the Commissioners, he re-
ceived $371.55. and the cash In the I'M
claimed packages amounted to SPOT Is.
Expenses connected with the sale
amounted to $7O.41, leaving a net profit
of 1923 %.
or the amount received $364.1O was
turned over to Collector of Taxes Rogers
to the credit of the police fund and S164. 10
was credited to escheated estates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09
SULPHUR FOR THE FORTUNA.
Remodeled Household Chartered
From Norfolk Owners.

The stern paddlewheel steamer Fortuna,
which arrived here several days ago,
from a river point with a cargo of lumber
aboard, has been chartered from her Nor
folk owners for an indefinite stay on the
river The vessel is to be used in the
carrying of ore from the sulphur mines
near Cole landing. Va, to Alexandria,
where it is used in the manufacture Of
sulphuric acid, and to points on Chesa-
peake bay, should that be necessary.
The Fortuna was built for service as
houseboat in the sboal waters of Florida
rivers and her cabins show that she was
elegantly fitted out at one time. For the
past two years or longer she has been
carrying freight from North Carolina
points to Norfolk. She Us the only vessel
Of her type In service on the Potomac or
on the Chesapeake.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09
Gustave A. Seeeer Dead.

Gustave A. Seeger. for several years an
employee of the National Museum, died
September Z at his home IN Langley, Va.
The funeral services will be held at the
chapel attached to Lees undertaking es-
enlistment tomorrow at pm. Mr.. See
ger was an employe In the department of
geology and was engaged in preparing
specimens
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09
Buys Brick Residence.

F. s. Smith has bought and will occu-
by as his home the residence of colo
NAL design at 2423 North Capitol street
II is two-story brick. contains six
rooms and bathroom with all modern
improvements The purchase was made
through Shannon and Luchs, and the
consideration named in the transaction
is $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09
FOR SALE OF BUTTONS.
Late Receipts Of the Washington
Fairgrounds Committee.

The button-day fund of the Washington
Fairgrounds committee is constantly be-
ing increased. The committee thought that
the funds for all buttons sold had been
collected some weeks ago. but as reports
cone in tire fund grows larger each day.
The latest receipts are as follows:
Proctor's pharmacy, $40; John W.
Dabney. 20 cents; Raymond Brothers, IS
cents; Edw. F. Davis. So; ]. E. Blodgett,
So; Mrs. Robert H. Gunnell, $40; Mrs r.
G. Davenport, s.; H. NJ. L., 81: Miss
Bessie ]. Kibbey. SIS; Alex. Grant, So;
Miss Louisa Thompson, ST. Mrs. Donald
Mclean. 81; Miss Helen c. Woodward, S.:
Miss Anne Pierce. 81; Senator La Fol-
lettc. So; Samuel b. Donnelly, s..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09
Reception for Ministers.

hev. N. L. Blalock. presiding elder Of
'ne washington district A. M. E.
cnu,cnes; bishop J. w. Smith and Rev.
w. a. trump pastor Of st. James A. M.
f. Church. were rendered a recent,or ~,
the congregation OF that church last r,.h.
Rev w. H Ferguson. Rev. c. C. Allevre
Rev p. Fauntieroy. Miss Marie Rrown
and Rev. G. e. Ferris took mart on the
program Of the evening. -. .a'e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09
Receiver for william n. Rock.

William III. Rock. trading as William II.
Rock & Co.. dealer in stone and granite
today filed petition In voluntary bank
ruptcy He lists his debts at $S,135.72
and claims assets aggregating $3.50. 81
Attorney Paul Sleman appears for the
petitioner.
Justice Stafford on reading the petition
appointed Paul Sleman receiver, with
bond at 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09
Special Sale New Rugs,

tomorrow. Friday morning. commencing
1890 O'Clock, second floor. Rugs of best
quality only are sold here mo seconds),
and If you need any floor coverings now
or later the quality. beauty and prices
will interest you here. Visitors always
welcome. Nothing misrepresented. Sale
new furniture Saturday morning. Wilson
& Mayers, Manufacturers Auctioneers,
1877 and 1920 G street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09
Child's Skull Fractured by Fall.

Morgan Simmonds, the five-year-o son
of Mrs s. F. Simmonds, an employe of
the reform school on the Bladensburg
road, fell from the railing of a second
story porch last evening and fractured
his skull He was taken to the Emer-
gency Hospital. where 1t was said today
that although his condition is critical
he has shown signs of Improvement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09
Schooner Ashore on River shoal.

The two-masted river schooner William
Clark unloaded a cargo Of cord wood on
the banks of the James Creek canal sew
eral days ago and in endeavoring to
work her way out of the canal to the
deeper channel of the Eastern branch on
her way down the river the vessel went
ashore on a shoal near the mouth of the
canal and was still hard and fast yester-
day evening. 1t is expected that her
crew will be able to float her on the first
good high tide that comes. The bottom
on which she is lying is soft. and she
will not be injured by her enforced stay
upon it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09
Lineman Hurt by Tumble.

While at work at Georgia avenue and
Butterworth street northwest yesterday
Milton B. Murphy, fifty-two years of age,
of sos 5th street northeast. employed as a
lineman for the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company. was knocked off a
guy rope. He sustained a fracture of the
left arm and hip and was also injured
about the back. He was removed to the
Walter Reed Hospital for treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09
PURsE-GRABBER ESCAPED.
Struck Woman in the Face When
He Failed to Get Booty.

An unsuccessful attempt was made to
snatch the pocketbook of Miss Fannie
Fowler Of New York city last night while
she was walking along 18th street near
Pennsylvania avenue. The attempt was
made by well dressed young man, who
suddenly stepped from the shadow of
tree and grabbed the pocketbook
Miss Fowler chung to the purse and
her blow in the face with his fist, turn
ed and fled along the rear of the Treas
ury building. A number of persons ran
to the place. but the highwayman escaped
in the darkness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Chase's-Polite vaudeville. S:15 pm.
New Academy-Barney Gilmore in
dublin Dan, the Irish Detective, S:lo
pm.
New Lyceum-"The Merry Maidens.
Sis pm.
Gayety-The Columbia Burlesquers. $40
pm.
Chevy Chase Lake-Marine Band con-
certs, followed by dancing.
Glen Echo Park-Free dancing, moving
pictures and new features.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09
Collision Of Wagon and Organ.

While Saulli Giuseppe of 1912 18th
street northwest was grinding his hand
organ at o1st and l. streets northwest
yesterday evening an undertaker's wag-
on driven by an unidentified colored man
collided with the music box and over
turned it. Giuseppe was injured slightly,
but soon recovered and went home to
mend his organ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09
Selected as Delegate.

Rev. S. L. Carrothers. pastor Of Gal
braith A. NJ. E. Zion Church, has been
selected as a, delegate to the Methodist
Ecumenical Conference. which meets in
Toronto. Canada, within a short time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09

4th and Stanton NE, Star Branch.
Buffers Pharmacy, 4th and Stanton
streets northeast. receives Want Ads
for The Star. Wanted Help and Rooms
for Rent advertisements are only / cent
per word each insertion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09
NEW AUTOMOBILE LAW.
Commission Of Marylanders to Enact
Speed Limit.

Maryland Is to have a new automobile
speed law, which will be of considerable
interest to autoists of the District, If the
IDEAS OF the special commission appointed
by Gov. Crothers are enacted at the next
session of the legislature.
The proposed law sets limit of twenty
five miles an hour for open country and
then reduces this maximum by a grad
uated scale for more populous terriforv
1t also provides that the chauffeur must
exercise Judgment and that he will be held
responsible for all accidents and DAMAGE
to property, even If driving at a rate OF
speed considerably less than twenty-five
miles an hour. The commission that
framed the law is composed of State SEN
ator ]. Charles Linthicum and Col. Sher-
lock Swami, police commissioner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09
DEv|NE ON THE SLAv0NlA
PROPRIETOR OF sHoREHAM
TELLS OF DISASTER.
He Was Awakened by Grinding on
Rocks-Shut In by Dense
Fog.

John F.. Devine, proprietor Of the Shore
han Hotel. who was aboard the liner
Slavonia when she was wrecked of the
Azores last June, is back in town In the
best of health. He describes the scene
on board the ship after she had St:uck
Oh the rocks as very thrilling.
The night before the disaster there Was
a dense fog, and about / o'clock the
next morning he was awakened by the
ship grinding on the rocks. 1t was very
dark, and after some minutes 1t was
ascertained that the ship was In thirty
five feet OF water, with a great no = In
her side.
Then the wireless apparatus was
brought into play, and there was nothing
to do but wait. Many of the passengers
secured life preservers and were prepared
to stay af1oat as long as possible in case
the ship should go down. Soon the dawn
came, and within several hours numbers
of small boats came out from a Portu-
guese town on the coast. The people were
hospitable, and several hours later the
liners Princess Irene and Batavia, which
had received the wireless messages.
steamed into the harbor and took the
rescued passengers Of the sister liner to
Gibraltar
Unexpected Current, Says Captain.
According to a cablegram from Liver
pool. the board of trade of that city is
now investigating the loss of the liner.
The captain declares the disaster was
due to an unexpected norther current,
which detected the ship from her course
nine knots in fourteen hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09
Maryland Farm Sold.

John Mcdonald. residing near Sunnyside,
Md. has just sold his farm through the
office of Walter & Harlow, to Mrs LII
liam z. Wiley. II Is understood the con-
sideration was s.. 400. which included the
cost of the personal property on the
place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09
Bow Knocked Down by Auto.

Russell Neil, nine years Old. of COG B
street southeast. was knocked down by
an automobile, said to be owned by H.
F. Allen of 724 North Carolina avenue,
last evening. His legs were injured. but
after receiving treatment by physician
he was able to go home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09

If you are shopping at Goldenbergs you
can leave Want Ads for The Star at
the Information Bureau"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09
Eat Homemade "Milk" Bread

and you'll begin to enjoy better health
right away. The most nutritious-most
delicious bread baked. Delivered fresh
and clean from oven to table, sc. Holmes
Bakery. LIST and Z SITS. Phones Linen.
1440-1441.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09

John r. Rothrock Had Been With
Metropolitan Bank 81 Years.

Metropolitan Bank 81 Years.
Funeral services for John Robert Roth
rock, who died yesterday, will be held
at his late home, 9OS 23d street northwest,
tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev.
Joseph r. Wrightson. pastor of the Union
Methodist Episcopal Church, will conduct
the services. The interment will be in
Rock Creek cemetery.
Mr.. Rothrock was a well known bank
employe, having been with the Metropoli-
tan National Bank for thirty-one years.
He was sixty years old and was a native
of Baltimore, coming to Washington in
1872 to accept a position with the District
government. He had been ill for four
weeks,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09
Notice to Mail Subscribers.

Out-of town subscribers 10 The
Star, In ordering the address
changed or the paper continued
or stopped by mail ana delivered
In the city, to insure against
mistake, should return the label
ana . portion Of the wrapper
with instructions written there
on. No further letter IL neccs-
sary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09

Taxicab Rides Are inexpensive
as well as delightful when you use TTCO
taxicabs. So per hour. Phone N. PIP
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09

Place Your Millwork Orders
with Eisinger Bros. 21O9 7th NV. if you
want prompt attention. Right prices.
seS-d, eSu-3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09

Prospective Depositors Should Re-
member that the banking dept. of Union
Trust Co., 18th and H sts., pays interest
on all accounts, subject to check Modern
banking house. U. s. Treasury supervision
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09

Many Believe the Finest Ginger
ale is imported. But they change opinions
on trying A. B. C. Perfection" ginger
ale. Do you know it? Grocers' or tel. w.
"a. Arlington Bottling Co. for case.
Se9-5d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09

For Nervous Disorders
Take Horsfords Acid Phosphate.
Especially recommended for the relief
of headache, exhaustion and insomnia
Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09

In Many Homes "CriterioH" Rye
fulf1lls the duties of family doctor. Asplen-
did medicinal whisky. 81 full at. delivered.
John T. Crowley, 831 14th NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09

Flowers for ALI Occasions.
You can always count on getting the
choicest fresh-cut flowers at GUIDES, 1214 F.
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09

Money to lend at and 67o on real estate.
Frank T. Rawlings Co., 1905 Pa. ave-
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09
CITY ITEMS.

Weschler's, 900 Pa. Ave. NV.
The place to dispose of your furniture,
carpets, bric-a-brac, etc. Sale Saturday,
D:3O am. Phone 1882 for wagon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09

Sheetz Candies now at 931 F st.
se7-5t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09

Ruud Water Heaters,
Guaranteed automatic, instantaneous. sure.
18th g. G. sts c. A. Muddiman. G & 18th SITS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09
You Want What You Want

when you want it. There is only one way
70 get IT. Go after 1t through the CLASH
fed Columns of The Star
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09

The Great Be&r Is an Ideal Table
water. ONCE. 326 r ne. Phone N. 4372.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09

Chevy Chase Lake Still Open.
Marine Band music, dancing. pony track.
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09

Whenever You Buy Chickens
see that Golden & Co.'S "Milk-fed'' seal is
in evidence. Sold by leading Dealers
Advt.