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The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-15

OLD VETERAN
 PASSES AWAY
tey United Press.)

OLYMPIA, Was. Sept, 15-col Hue stis, former collector of customs for Puget Sound, veteran of the Civil war and we'll known politician, died last night of heart failure while sit ting in an easy chair at his home. He was 6S years old.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-15

The Cottage City left Seattle at 2 o'clock this morning, according to a cable received by Frank Stuart. and will arrive here Sept. l9.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-15
PORTLAND MILLS DESTROYED
 BY EXPLOSION AND FLAMES

ity and the fire department could dc little to cheek them,
 It Is believed that several employ. ees perished in the flames. Several are unaocounted for. The property loss will reach $500, oOO
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-15

Tonight at A. B. hall vaudeville show followed by a dance will be presented by Camp Skagway No. 1. Arctic Brotherhood. The vaudeville entertainment will consist of eight numbers and those taking part have been diligently rehearsing for the pas week. The performers comprise the best local talent and the show should be well worth seeing.
 The program is as follows: over- ture by Reeds orchestra; vocal solo by Montie Snow; mud slinglpg spec.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-15
(ey United Prsss)

PORTLAND. Ore. Sept. 15-The Portland Flour Mills were al most totally destroyed by an explosion of flour dust followed by fire at an early hour thIs morning. The flames spread with great rapid
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-15

Bert Mckenzie left on the Jefferson for Seattle. He is going south tc attend school.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-15

Are you going to the A. 8. show next Wednesday?
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-15
VAUDEVILLE SHOW J0NIGHT
 BY THE ARCTIC BROTHERS

IIaIty" Ds Sie.sparAs, 7ov-,eay r'ri'.e,''t stereoptican pictures by H. H. Drqpef ' trombone solo by Horace. c. Kirby; comedy quartette; and selection by Reeds orchestra.
 The dance will follow immediately after the show and there will be no extra admission charged. The gen eral admission will be 50 cents and 25 cents for children. A large con tingent Is expected from Haines on the Hegg. The performance will com mence at S:SO sharp.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-15

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The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-15

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Evening star., 1909-07-16
MORE S. AND s. FLUCTUATIONS.
President Small Adds His Prais
and Appoints Committee.

AS representatives of the Board OF
Trade on the permanent joint committee
for safe and sane Fourth of July in the
District in the years to come, President
j. H. Small jr, has appointed William V.
Cox, George H. Harries and Thomas c.
Moves. This is in answer to the request
of Commissioner Macfarland, chairman OF
the joint committee which carried out
Washington's first safe and sane Fourth,
following a decision of the committee to
take steps to insure similar celebrations
In the future.
In his letter announcing the appoint
ments to the permanent committee Presi-
dent Small said to Commissioner Macfar.
land:
Il take this opportunity to congratulate
you and the committee upon the very
successful manner in which the exercises
on July were carried out, and may your
efforts in the future be even more sue
cessful. If possible, than they were on
that occasion"
Evening star., 1909-07-16
NEWCOMB HoNORS FOR NATION
DECORATIONS, PRIZES, MEDALS
TO REPosE IN MUSEUM.
DR.. Anita MCGEE, His Daughter
Gets His Private Papers to
Prepare Biography.

The will of Prof. Simon Newcomb. who
died last Monday, has been filed for pro-
bate. The document was executed fve
days before his death.
To the United States. for deposit and
public exhibition in the National Mu-
scum. are left all his foreign decorations,
medals, prizes from scientific bodies, di-
plomas and certificates from universities
and scientific societies.
Premises 1920 street northwest. where
Prof Newcomb made his home, with the
furnishings, is left to his widow. Mrs.
Mary c. H. Newcomb. His daughter,
DIR. Anita Newcomb McGee. is to have
his letters and biographical papers to be
used in preparing for publication his
memoirs or biography.
The remaining estate is devised to the
American Security and Trust Company,
in trust. to pay the net income to the
widow during life. At her death the es-
tate is to be distributed among the three
daughters, Anita Newcomb MCGEE, Emily
Newcomb Whitney and Josepha Whit
ney in equal shares.
The widow, the daughter Anita MCGEE,
and the son-in-law. Edward b. Whitney,
are named executors.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
THIRD ANNUAL OUTING.
National Union Club Will Go tt
Luna Park Tomorrow

The National Union Club of the Dis
trict of Columbia will give it's third an
nual outing at Luna Park tomorrow. A
program of music and vaudeville has
been prepared and there will be speeches
by prominent members of the order. The
athletic committee has prepared list of
athletic events, with valuable prizes,
which will take place at 3 pm, on the
ball field adjoining the park. One of the
most interesting events will be the game
of base ball between members Of the club
and of Congressional Council The prize
will be beautiful loving cup to be pre-
sented by President Elmer Johnson. pres
ident of the club. The following are the
officers OF the club: President. Elmer
Johnson: first vice president, A. w. Kais-
err second vice president, Wisdom D.
Brown; musical director, +. E. Muth: sec
retary, George S. Livingston: financial
secretary, j. Harry Jones: treasurer. A.
E. Thomas: sergeant t-at-arms, John Bur-
dine. Athletic committee, W. B. Green,
chairman; F. A. Strickrott and L. S. j.
Dunbar. Executive committee. Elmer
johnson, chairman; Thomas B. Lear,
George l.. Lohrer, W. B. Green, A. w.
Kaiser, w. S. Gaeng and w. D. Brown.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
OUTING AT CHESAPEAKE BEACH
Potomac Commandery and Mizpah
Chapter United in Entertainment.

u.
The Chicago Club of Potomac Com
mandery, No. 3. X. T.. and Mizpah Chap
ter. No. 8. o. E. S., gave an annual out
Ing to Chesapeake Beach today.
/ The program included races for fat mer
and women, lean men and women. boys
and girls. three-legged race, potato race
and numerous other amusements. Suit.
able prizes will be awarded to the winner
of each contest.
The judges are w. F. Hunt George f.
Corson and ]. J. Faber, the latter past
Star.
The list of committees selected is as
follows:
Executive-W. H Harrison. chairman
Mrs. Mamie r. Morgan, vice chairman
Mrs. Helen f. Barnard. DR.. Charles T.
Lindsey. John c. Proctor. Mrs. Elizab beth
McNeal, j. G. Huddleston and Lem Tow
ers. jr.
Przes-Mrs. Helen E. Barnard. chair.
Flick. Mrs. j. {. Proctor and Mrs. c. w
CornWell.
Amusements-Dr. Charles r Lindsey
chairman: w. f. Hunt. +. s. Brown, ID
F.. Dumberth and Charles Chamberlain.
Transportation-John c. Proctor. chair
Bergman and J. Z. Wagner.
Badges-Mrs. Elizabeth McNeal. chair.
man: Mrs. G. G. Stroope. Miss Lula Gun.
ningham, Miss Lille Myers and Mrs
Roberta Sebastian.
Advertisements-J. G. Hud Ileston, chair.
man: DR.. NJ. Hunter. r. A. Daw, S. G.
Barnard and j. W. Michael.
Public comfort-Lem Towers ir. chair
man; r.. w. Summers, E. j. Whitman, E.
Hume Talbert and E. W. Potter.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
JOB FOR KANSAS PROFESSOR.
Edward F. Simpson Selected for In.
spector of Weights and Measures.

Prof Edward F. Simpson, instructor in
physics at the University of Kansas. has
been selected as inspector of weights and
measures in the bureau of standards. He
will have charge of the investigation of
the inspection service in the different
states provided for by Congress. to ascer-
tain to what extent fraud is practiced in
interstate commerce.
An appropriation of $4,000 was made
for one year. and Prof. Simpson will
make every effort to cover the country
and have his report ready to submit to
Congress by next June.
The bureau of standards will send in
spectors to consult with the local authori-
ties and assist them in procuring proper
equipment and in adopting uniform regu-
lations. Prof. Simpson has been granted
leave of absence of one year from the
University of Kansas to make his inspec-
ton.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
OUTING FOR ORPHANS.
Elks of Washington Plan Good
Time for 700 Little Folks.


Washington Lodge, No. 15 B. p. o. E.,
will give an outing to children of the
orphan asylums of the city at Glen Echo
Park Wednesday.
More than. 700 little ones are anticipat-
ing the best time of their lives. They are
not to be disappointed, If it is within the
power of the committee to prevent it.
There will be plenty to eat, including
fruit. ice cream and lemonade. Arrange
ments have been made to have all amuse-
ments at the park exclusively for the
little guests.
The committees are as follows:
Executive. Fred Rupertus, chairman
William Buckley. secretary; James Gala
CHER, treasurer, E. w. Emery, press, DIR
Davidson, physician; E. H. Neumeyer. jr
I. J. Donovan, c. G. Rogier, P. J. Foley,
L. o. May, W. II. Clarke, 7. F. keliher,
Samuel Richards, F. J. Mersheimer, NJ. E
Swing, c. w. Darr.
ST. Josephs Asylum-P. J. Foley, chair
man; T. j. Costello, A. j. Cummings Will
liam Mcclure, j. H. Busher, G.. w. Darr
J. \. Mooney. Robert Johnson, P. j. Cof-
fey.
German Orphan Asylum-C. G. Rogier
chairman; E. G. Schaefer, +. A. Hornig
r. F. Riegel, Gus Bratller, r. E. Gray
v. 2. De knight
ST. Vincent's Asylum-T. ]. Donovan
chairman; B. l.. Grove, D. +. Foley, A. A
Hollander, f. l.. Hewitt, S. Wren How
ard.
ST. Johns Asylum-T. F. Keliher, chair.
man; w. j. Tharp, II. F.. Harvey, j. j.
Meehan, NJ. +. Sullivan.
Washington City Asylum-T. 0. May
chairman; E. T TN May F. B; B.. swart, ss F. II
Bruen Home-W. II. Clarke, chairman
e. L. Simpson, W. Z. Fuse.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
DISCUSS REYNOLDS REPORT
PROPOSED CHANGE IN FORM OF
LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
Recommendations Considered al
Committee Meeting Of the Cham
Der Of Commerce.

The merits and demerits % the Rey-
nolds report on the government of the
District of Columbia were discussed
fully last night at the Chamber of
Commerce. the occasion being one of
the meetings of subcommittee of the
committee on law and legislation ap-
pointed to consider the question of the
proposed change in the District govern
ment's form. The meeting was an open
one. members of the chamber having
been invited to express their views for
the benefit of the subcommittee
NJ. I. Weller, Frederick l.. Siddons, F.
S. Key Smith and Charles W. Darr were
the speakers.
After a review of the history of the
District. Mr. Weller declared himself as
being against the one-man rule as advo-
Gated by Mr.. Reynolds Suffrage for the
citizens of the District. Mr.. Weller said.
was highly desirable. He even went on
record as favoring woman suffrage.
Give us suffrage" declared Mr.. Wei
Ter, let the District Commissioners and
other officials be elected by the people
and you would see every section of the
city receiving equal treatment. AS it
is, the northwestern section is being ia
vored by the Commissioners
Mr.. Smith. who followed Mr. Weller,
said he did not like the Reynolds report.
lie favored the present form of govern
ment. which, he thought, should remain
unchanged. The District for District
people was the basis of Mr.. Smiths ar
gument. Every official Of the District
government. he said, should be selected
from bona fide residents.
+. l.. Siddons, who argued the ques-
ton from A constitutional viewpoint.
said that the present form of govern
ment was in shreds and patches and
gradually falling to pieces. The citi-
Zens of the District. he said. should
have the right of suffrage for the cleo
ton of municipal officers and for the
control of all such municipal matters
as taxation, expenditures. etc.
Mr.. Darr approved the Reynolds re-
port in many respects, but favored linn
tied suffrage.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
POSTMASTER BARNES THANKED
New Postal Service in Southeastern
Suburbs Appreciated.

Proposed improvements in the south
eastern suburbs between Randle High
lands and Benning We're considered at a
meeting of the executive committee of the
Randle Highlands Citizens Association
last evening a the Office of Robert F.
Bradbury, vice president of the organiza-
tion. A resolution of thanks to Benjamin
F. Barnes, postmaster of Washington. for
'the modern and efficient postal service
he has inaugurated in the suburbs of the
city, was adopted unanimously. Mr.
Barnes will be asked by the committee to
accept honorary membership in the citi-
zens' association, also to address the or
ganiZation at one of its first meetings in
the early fall. 1t is understood postal
station will soon be established in Twin
ing City.
Congress will be asked TO establish a
park on the highlands beyond Minnesota
avenue. The natural scenery there is de-
clared to be as beautiful as that of Rock
Creek Park.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers TOT
Fort Monroe Norfolk, Newport News ana
all points south every evening In the year.
Chesapeake Beach now open. only de-
lightful salt water resort near Nashlns-
ton. See schedule.
Steamer St Johns to Colonial Beach,
leaves eth street wharf at pm.
Steamer Jamestown. for moonlight
trip down the Potomac, leaves Norfolk
and Washington steamboat wharf at Z
pm.
Fast electric trains for Noun; vernon
leave 18th and Pennsylvania avenue every
hour from 10 am. TO } pm.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
FIREMEN ESCAPE INJURY.
No. Engine Takes Tumble Over
an Embankment Early Today.

While responding to an alarm of fire
this morning about 12:4o O'Clock. No.
) engine was driven over an embank-
ment near 35th and T streets. rolling to
the bottom, a distance of about eight
feet. The horses were slightly injured
and the engine damaged, but the crew
managed to escape injury. This morning
the wreck wagon ,of the department was
taken to the scene of the accident and
the damaged engine was soon raised and
removed to the repair shop.
The company had been summoned to
unoccupied house No. 2O77 Wisconsin
avenue, the property of j. f. Gadsby,
where a blaze had started from some
cause which could not be determined.
About $50 damage was caused by the
blaze.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
MEETS SINGULAR ACCIDENT.
Exertion of Throwing Ball Frac.
lures Players Arm.

George E. Lynch, an insurance agent,
met with a serious accident yesterday
afternoon while playing a game OF base
ball at the American League Park. He
was playing in center field and a ball
batted in his direction was thrown back
toward the home plate. the exertion be-
ing so great that one of the bones in his
arm was fractured. The ball reached it's
destination, however, but Immediately
after it had left the players hand the
latter discovered that he had sustained
the serious injury.
The victim of the accident who is
twenty-nine years of age and lives at
313 NJ street southeast. was taken to
Freedmen's Hospital and given surgical
treatment His relatives were notified of
his whereabouts and members of his
family visited him at the hospital 1t
Will be some time before he viii regain
the use Of his arm.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
SuBM|TSLET1ER INLIEU OF BID
r. CARTER BALLANTYNE IN
DULGES IN CRITICISM.
Takes District Commissioners to
Task in Connection With Con-
tract for School Desks.

Two years ago I was the lowest bidder
and my bid was approved by your com
mittee, but all bids were thrown out fol-
lowing the same custom as you have this
year Last year l did not hesitate to say
that l would not bid on account of this
unfair treatment and, accordingly, my
competitor received the award at much
higher prices WITHOUT any question being
raised.
This year / was the lowest bidder after
fair competition and yet you deem
it wise to reject all bids. 1t seems to me
to be waste of time for me or any
other fair-minded bidder to again enter
such competition"
The foregoing is the statement of r
Carter Ballantyne of 42S 7th street to the
District Commissioners in explaining his
reasons for refusing to bid on schoo
desks for the District.
Letter Instead of Bid.
The bids for school desks were opened
late yesterday afternoon. and the letter
of Mr.. Ballantyne was among the bids in
lieu of a proposal.
Bids for school desks were first received
April II, and after they had been exam
ined the secretary of the board of educa
tion recommended to the Commissioners
that the bid of Mr.. Ballantyne-which was
the 1owest-be accepted and that the
school desks be bought from him during
the next fiscal year. The recommends tion
was sent back by the Commissioners for
a statement from Capt. James f. Oyster
president of the board of education. He
concurred in the recommendation IL. favor
of Mr.. Ballantyne.
The Commissioners then decided to re-
ject all the bids. In explaining tt at action
today Commissioner West declared that
representations were made to him that
the District would save $500 if the bids
were readvertised. and that the Commits
sioners acted to make possible such a
saving.
Saving to the District.
When the bids were opened yesterday y
there were proposals from the same bid
ders, as before: but the prices were lower
Commissioner West said this morning
that Property Clerk Hargrove declared
after an examination of the bids, thai
about $500 would be saved to the Dis
trict.
The bidders yesterday were w. B. Nose:
& Sons. Derby Desk Company and the
New Jersey School-Church Furniture
Company.
The proposals will be forwarded to the
board of education for it's recommenda
tion as to the award of the contract. The
bid of w. B. Moses & Sons is said to be
the lowest received yesterday.
Evening star., 1909-07-16

Bargain Gas Ranges.
Lot estate guaranteed $500 below price.
Ruud and Superior Water Heaters.
1904 G. c. A. Muddman & Co. 616 18th.
Ask for Fountain Brand Bacon.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

New National-The Aborn Opera Com
pany In The Belle OF New YORK, Sid
pm.
Colum bia-The Columbia Players IN
.sWhen we Were Twenty-One," Sis pm.
Luna Park-A fairyland OF amusements,
with superb vaudeville show.
Chevy Chase Lake-Marine Band con-
certs, followed by dancing.
Colonial Theater-Advanced vauoeVliie
and world in motion.
Pfckwick Theater-Moving pictures oi
high tone.
Palace Theater-Clean, clever ana uIe-
like tales. comical and sentimental.
Glen Echo Park-Free dancing, moving
pictures and new features.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
Emmet J. Scott Entertained.

About 100 colored men attended BAN
Quet last night at Gray's cafe In honor
of Emmett j. Scott of Tuskegee. Ala,
United States commissioner to Liberia.
Ralph w. Taylor, auditor of the Navy
Department, acted as toastmaster. Among
those who spoke were: James A. Cobb,
assistant United States district attorney;
Emmett j. Scott, Prof. Roscoe Conkling
Bruce Judge Robert II. Terrell, John c.
Dancy, DIR. w. T. Vernon, Maj. John r.
Lynch, DR.. Z. d. Williston, DIR. A. NJ
Curtis, w. Sidney Pittman, DR.. c. w.
Childs and Attorney Gichrist Stewart of
New York.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
Orphans Return Thanks.

We herewith wish to tender our hearl-
felt appreciation and gratitude 20 the
EIks and knights of Columbus, VINO so
kindly favored the orphans of ST: Nm-
cents Asylum with a base ball beneht
July TO- and TO the joint committee, OF
which Mr. Thomas Donovan was the EN-
cient chairman. for their generous serv-
ices The beautiful example dinused by
this noble act of charity will ever live IN
our hearts and receive the prayerful trib
ute it so highly merits from the little ones
Confided 10 our care.
SISTERS OF CHARITY.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
HONOR FOR sTRAsBURGER.
Head Of Family Shoe Store Selected
as Boston Fair Exhibitor,

Joseph Strasburser, proprietor of the
Family Shoe Store OF this city. has gone
to Boston to attend the first worlds shoe
and leather fair, which was opened there
July i. and will be held during the entire
month.
The Family Shoe Store was selected by
the management of the fair to represent
Washington. and has one of the largest
cases at the fair. Mr. Strasburger con-
siders il a great honor that his store was
selected to represent the National Capt.
tai as only one exhibit of retailers from
each OF the larger cities from Maine to
California was permitted.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
Mass for Mrs. S. C. Mitchell.

High requiem mass will be sung over
the remains of Mrs. Sarah Columbia
Mitchell at the Church of the Nativity,
Brightwood, d. c.. at 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning. Mrs. Mitchell was seventy
eight years of age, and the widow of
Richard r. Mitchell, who was one of the
oldest citizens of the District. She died
suddenly at her residence, o75s Georgia
avenue Wednesday. She was esteemed
fof her works OF charity.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
Stricken Ill at Union Station

While in Union station yesterday after
noon William A. Richardson, twenty
eight years of age, of No. IA East Grace
street, Richmond, Va. was taken sick
He had hemorrhage and friends had
him sent to the Casualty Hospital for
treatment
Evening star., 1909-07-16
Are You Going Out of
Town This Summer?

" you are. be sure to have The
Evening and Sunday star follow
you. In most cases The Star will
be at the breakfast table the next
morning, and always give all Of the
latest news from Washington Of the
day before. The address may bs
changed as frequently as desired
by giving the old az well IA the
new address. The price Of The
Star by mall daily and Sunday 10
50 cents per month, In advance.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
HOMES OF A HUNDRED IDEAS.

distinct feature OF dwellings, but back
up with every essential that goes make home superior
materials mastery workmanship. artistic substantial construc
ton every detail that contributes the
perfect of the home That why homes distn
guhed for their character dignity and charm To this end
seeking ideas that will further add their
The only preeninent section this city lies along the world
thoroughfare The that located
within block of this fashionable
mendation of their desirabiity.
The time is nearly hand when their location will be stated
by Shannon & Luchs, selling agents 71s 14h Street.
Middaugh & Shannon, Inc, Owner,
Colorado Building.
No Place Like Home; No Homes Like Ours
Evening star., 1909-07-16
Girl Severely Burned by Lamp.

Mary Wilson, colored, seven years OF
age, whose parents live at No. 1926 Il
street, was severely burned about her
hands and body last night while trying
to light an Oil lamp. Her clothing ignited
and she ran from the house screaming
for assistance. Friends and relatives
responded to her appeals and succeeded in
extinguishing the blaze in time to save
her life She was taken to Georgetown
University Hospital for treatment
Evening star., 1909-07-16
Received Painful Scalp Wound.

Thomas K. williams. colored, thirty-four
years old, Was treated at the Emergency
Hospital last night for painful scalp
wound. The wounded man told the police
that he sustained his injury while en-
gagged in an altercation with another man
in South Washington. His injury was not
a serious one.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
Robbed His Trunk Of 500.

Complaint was made to the police last
night OF the theft OF 500 from Timothy
]. Daily. No. 535 New Jersey avenue. Mr..
Daily told the police that an upper room
AT his home was entered between q and IL
o'clock, his trunk pried open and the
money taken. Detective Armstrong of
the sixth precinct is investigating the
theft.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
William Ponsonby Kyle's Funeral

Funeral services for William Ponsonby
Kyle. president of the Kyle Granite Com
pany OF this city. who died yesterday
morning at Garfield Hospital will be
held at , o'clock tomorrow afternoon at
his home. No 143a 18th street northwest
Mr.. Kyle was thirty-six years old The
cause OF his death was cerebral hem
orrhage. He is survived by q widow and
an infant daughter.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
Do You Need Mouevp

You can buy II with your brain or
hands exchange real or personal property
for 1t, or borrow ii on collateral Use
the classified columns of The Star to let
the man with money know what you have
- exchange for II.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
Easy for Housekeepers.

You'll get better bread and you'll save
all the bother of baking by having
Holmes Genuine Homemade Milk
Bread delivered fresh and clean from
oven to table SC loaf. Delicious Home
made Pies. 20c. Holmes Bakery, LIST &
z sts. Phones Linen. 144O & 1441.