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Evening star., 1909-09-03
PRACTICALLY NO DAMAGE.
Three Calls Made Upon the Fire De-
partment Last Night.

Three calls were made upon the fire de-
partment last night between 7:30 and
O'Clock. but the fires amounted to so lit
tie that practically no damage was
caused. The first alarm was sounded
from box 419 because of slight blaze
in the house of Susan Belt, 123 II street
southwest. At 1205 + street sparks seen
coming from the chimney caused the be-
lief that the building was burning. Fire
men who responded to the alarm found
that paper was being burned in the fur
mace. The third call was made because
of the burning of a trolley pole on
Georgia avenue. Not much damage re-
suited, but the destruction of a section of
the wire resulted in the shutting off of
the electric light service in that section
for short time.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
New Steamers Equipment.

The new steamer which is under con-
struction for the Maryland. Delaware and
Virginia line is not only to have state
rooms on its saloon deck, but number
OF rooms will be placed on a gallery deck
and in this respect she will be like the
Norfolk line of steamers on the Potomac
the keel of the steamer has been
laid and work is being pushed so as to
complete it for service by the early part
OF next year. The vessel will have forty
staterooms on the first deck and twenty
six on the uper deck all of which will
be equipped with electric lights. running
water and modern conveniences. She
will be 1910 feet long over all 81 feet q
inches over guards, IS feet beam and 10
feet inches depth of hold.
The vessel is to be very handsome
and speedy one and will probably make
trips at times between this city and Bal
umore in the summer months when the
excursion travel is heavy
Evening star., 1909-09-03
MANILA'S FIRE DEPARTMENT
CLAIMED TO BE SUPERIOR TO
THAT IN WASHINGTON.
Deputy Chief Samuelson Praises the
Automobile Equipment Employed
in Philippine Capital.

After visiting a large number of IRE
departments in the largest cities of this
country, Clarence F. Samuelson, deputy
chief of the Manila, z. L., fire depart
ment has come to Washington. and, aft
er looking over the fire-fighting appa-
ratus of the National Capital. declares
that it is the best equipped department
he has ever seen-with one exception.
He thinks that the Manila department is
ahead of that in the District.
Manila. he declares. has the best of
the National Capital and of many other
large cities in this country in its auto
mobile equipment At the capital of the
Philippine Islands there is large rae
ing automobile for the fire chief. and
there are several pieces of automobile
apparatus and others are to be added as
soon as he returns to the islands.
Washington should, by all means, have
a racing automobile for the chief and
all of it's downtown apparatus should
be self-propelling." he declared
The Manila Department.
Our department is full paid. and made
up of 1GO men, fifty-three of whom are
natives" he continued. The depart
ment costs annually about $4,000 We
have the Ganlewell fire alarm and all
modern improvements. The fire. police
and electric light departments are con-
solidated, but the figures mentioned do
not include the cost for police and light.
The pay in our department is about the
same as the average here. Our men
are appointed and promoted by civil
service. and they cannot be excelled for
efficiency. Our uniforms are khaki for
service and white duck for dress, with
regulation caps. belts and buttons. p. G..
Mcdonald of California is our fire COM
missioner and Louis H. Dingman of Los
Angeles is our chief
Gifts for the President.
One of the special reasons for the COM
ing of Deputy Chief Samuelson to Wash
ington was to present to President Taft
certificate of membership in the
Manila Firemen's Relief Association ana
picture of the officers of the Manila
department. Much of the present eff
cheney of the Manila department, he ex-
planned. is due to the efforts of Mr..
Taft, and the presents he brought were
intended to show the esteem and appre-
citation of the Manila firemen of Pres-
dent Taft's interest in the municipal
affairs of Manila. The presents were
left with Maj. Mcintyre, assistant chief
insular officer for the Philippines, and
will be turned over to the President
later.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
BALLOON FLIES OVER CITY
STARTS FROM GAS WORKS FOR
SIGNAL CORPS PRACTICE.
Carries Two Passengers, Lieut. Lahm
and Second Lieut.. Hum
phrey.

"A big balloon is coming down Penn
sylvania avenue
This information was conveyed to the
newsrooms of The Star about 1l:f1
O'Clock this forenoon by telephone.
A glance along the avenue made 1t evi-
dent that something was coming. Hun
dreds of pedestrians were craning their
necks and gazing heavenward. Vehicles
had stopped at many points and the driv-
ers were pointing to the sky and gesticu-
lating wildly.
1t was balloon in fact, but the great
gas bag was not coming down the ave-
nue.. 1t was high in the atmosphere to
the northwest and soaring majestically
in the direction of historic Bla1ensburg
or thereabouts. The appearance of the
balloon high overhead attracted much at
tention all over town.
Wonder where it's goins?" inquired a
child. addressing his tall bewhiskered
parent.
Il don't know" said papa. unable to
resist the opportunity to spring a pun on
his child. but it's on its way.
Officially it was learned that the aerial
visitor was Signal Corps balloon No. H.
1t made an ascension at 1920 O'Clock this
morning from the gas works at 18th ana
q streets. The purpose of the flight was
for drill and practice. Its passengers
are Lieut.. Lahm. who has made an in
record in aeronautioS. and
Second Lieut. Humphreys of the Corps
of Engineers. L.. s. A.. who is temporarily
attached to the Signal Corps. 1t was said
to be Lieut.. Humphreys first experience
at feeling the earth dropping away from
him as the balloon shot upward. Maj.
George o. Squier, acting chief signal
officer. and other army officers watched
the ascension.
Just when or where the balloon will
descend To mother earth could not even
be guessed. A detail of signal men as
sisted in making the balloon ready for its
aerial journey. The army officers say
such work is excellent practice for the
soldiers OF the aeronautc detachment.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
MUTOR FlRE ENGINE dEhE.
To Give Demonstration Tomorrow
Afternoon.

A gasoline motor fire engine, on a
demonstrating tour from Pittsburg,
reached here this morning from Balti-
more and was taken to the municipal
building in order that it might be seen
and inspected by Chief Wagner of the
local fire department.
The engine was constructed by the
American Motor Fire Apparatus Com
pany of Pittsburg. 7. l.. Pfarr, man
ager. Mr.. Pfarr is with the machine.
1t is the first apparatus of its kind
that has been in this city for many
months. and it's appearance on Penn
sylvania avenue attracted considerable
attention.
Tests were given in Baltimore Thurs
day. The men in charge of the engine
responded to one alarm in Baltimore,
but the fire was only a slight one and
a proper demonstration could not be
given. Should there be big fire in
this city tomorrow the engine will re-
spond and go in service.
Arrangements have been made to give
a demonstration in this city at l o'clock
tomorrow afternoon.
Evening star., 1909-09-03

Go Motoring Through the Parks
in a TTCO taXcab. Hired for So per hour.
Prompt service Phone North 1212.-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
FUNERAL OF JACK MINETREE.
Services Tomorrow Afternoon at the
Family Home Here.

Funeral services over the remains of
John L. Minetree. whose death at the En-
ergency Hospital yesterday morning re-
suited from an accidental fall on the steps
at the New Willard, will be conducted at
the family home, 145S Belmont street, to-
morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. George
McPhail Minetree. brother of the deceased
was summoned home from Atlantic City
yesterday because of the fatal accident
Another brother, Joseph f. Minetree jr.,
is here from his home. Greensboro, y. C.
Five sisters Of the deceased will also
attend the funeral. They are Misses
Elizabeth and Claudia Mnetree and Mrs
II. 3. Holltieid of this city Mrs. George
H. Evans of Alexandria. Va, and Mrs.
Charles F. Fits of Chicago. The inter
ment will be in Rock Creek cemetery
The pailbearers will be Harry Lowman
Leicester Ulrich, Ross Gravener. Carl
Sanborn, Joseph Angel and Alan Mine
tree.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
FUNERAL OF MRS. JOHNSON.
Services This Afternoon at st.
Stephens Episcopal Church.

Mrs. Lizzie S. Johnston, wife of Walter
A. Johnston. who died Wednesday after
noon at her home, 1414 Euclid street
northwest, were held at O'Clock this
afternoon at st. Stephens Episcopal
Church, 14th and street and Columbia
road.
They were conducted by Rev. George
Dudley and Rev. DIR. w. J. D. Thomas.
Interment was in Glenwood cemetery.
The pallbearers were Henry Evans,
George w. Chamberlaine Cornelius Eek
hardt, William G. Carter. Percival NJ
Brown and Walter c. Carroll.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
Labor Day Outing Arranged.

All the details for the Labor day outing
of the Central Labor Union at the Ben
ming race track next Monday were prac-
tically completed at a meeting of the
Labor day committee last night The
committee on refreshments reported that
the caterer engaged for the day had pro-
vided an abundance of everything good TO
eat and drink. Everything will be sold
al city prices
may be arranged as one of the afternoon
events.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers foi
Fort Monroe Norfolk. Newport News and
ALI points south every evening In the
year.
Chesa peake Beach now OPEN only de-
lightful salt water resort near "ashlhs-
ton. See schedule.
Steamer ST. Johns, 10 Colonial Beach,
leaves 7th street wharf at . pm.
Steamer jamestown, for moonign, J,
trim down the Potomac, leaves Norfolk
and Washington steamboat wharf at I
pm.
Fast electric trains for Mount vernon
leave 18th street and Pennsylvania ave
nue. every hour on the hour from lo ain.
TO ) pm.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
Macfarland to Return Tuesday.

Commissioner Macfarland has sent word
to the District building that he would
return September I. In view of this fact
Commissioner West decided to take a
weeks vacation. beginning on that date
and returning on the 18th, at which time
the estimates will be taken up for con-
sideration At the conclusion of that
work il is possible that Commissioner
West, who has been in the city all sum-
rner. will then take a brief vacation.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
Hulk Raised by Wreckers.

The damaged hulk of the bay schooner
Carrie and Belle. which sank off the
Wolf Trap light station in lower Chesa-
peake bay several weeks ago. has been
raised by wreckers from Baltimore and
taken into the Rappahannock river, where
it is thought temporary repairs will be
made to enable the vessel to reach a
shipyard to be hauled out to be repaired.
1t Is proposed to put the vessel in trim
for further service and to replace her
in the Chesapeake trade. Capt. Wright,
the former owner and master of the
schooner, lost his life when she sank.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
sELF-DEsTRUCTIoN.
Acting Coroner Investigates th
Death of Joseph Cooper.

Acting Coroner GlaZebrook was sum-
moned to 1923 18th street northwest this
afternoon to investigate the death of
Joseph Cooper, colored. fifty years Of
age, who was found dead in his room
His death was due to his having inhaled
Illuminating gas. The gas fixture in his
room was out OF order and the tenant
was not supposed to use it, but Cooper
used it and forfeited his life.
1t is the opinion of the police that
Cooper turned on the gas with suicidal
intent. He was harnessmaker and had
a shop in u street The building was
recently torn down to make room for a
moving picture show and Cooper has
since shown signs of dependency. 1t is
believed he died two days ago.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
Added to Coasting Fleet.

A new coasting vessel has been added
10 the feet of Atlantic coast coal and
ice carriers by the launching of the
schooner Mary L. Baxter from the Bath
shipyard OF G. L. Deering early in the
week The new vessel will have a carry
ing capacity of about 1,5O0 tons, and is
1854 feet long. 3S feet beam, 1876 feet
deep. 1.oS5 gross register. She is equipped
with modern power heists for the raising
ana lowering of sails. has power pumps
ana the living quarters of her crew are
airy and comfortable. She is to be em-
pioyed IN the general coast trade 10 and
from Atlantic coast ports.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
Winter Nip in the Air.

Early pedestrians this morning were
up against the lowest temperature of the
season. As, or sixteen degrees above the
freezing point. There was winter nip
in the atmosphere and overcoats were
comfortable. Prof Garriott says it will
begin to warm up some tomorrow, when
showers are expected. There is a general
area of showers throughout the central
valley of the west and the area is NOV
ing gradually in this direction Agricul-
turists say rain will be welcome at this
time, as vegetation is suffering from the
drought
Evening star., 1909-09-03
Sent to Hudson Celebration

Assistant Secretary William Ph..pps OF
the State Department and Capt. Jose,h
B. Murdock, commandant of the New
York navy yard, have been designated TO
represent the government on the recen-
ton and other committees in connection
with the approaching Hudson Fulton
celebration at New York. These appoint
ments have been made at the request of
the New York state committee having the
celebration in charge.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
LOCAL MENTION.
TONIGHT.

Chase's-Polite vaudeville, SIS pm.
New Academy-"Wanted by the Police,
S:15 pm
New Lyceum-"The New Century Girls.
S:1J pm.
Gayety-The Dainty Duchess Company,
Sis pm.
Luna Park-A fairyland of amusements,
with superb vaudeville show.
Chevy Chase Lake-Marine Band con-
certs. followed by dancing.
Glen Echo Park-F'ree dancing, moving
pictures and new features.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
MAKE OFFICIAL VISITATION.
District officers of Maccabees at
Mount Vernon Tent, No. 4.

The District officers of the Knights OF
the Maccabees of the World made their
first official visitation to Mount Vernon
Tent No. 4, last night. The officers III
the visiting party were. D. ". Gall, H. f.
Crouch, A. j. Cunningham. Burton I.
Doyle. W. w. Burch. DR.. E. D. Thomp-
son. ]. l.. Gross and E. A. Parker
The distinguished visitors were received
with the usual honors and the District
commander gave a school of instruction
in the three degrees. The District record
keeper examined the books of the record
keeper, making a gratifying report there
on.
Three candidates were initiated into the
order, after which refreshments were
served.
The District officers will visit Anacostla
Tent tomorrow night, Brightwood Tent
next Tuesday night and Golden Rule
Tent Thursday night. 1t is expected that
candidates will be initiated on the occa-
sion of all these viSitationS
Evening star., 1909-09-03
Proposed Clubhouse.
In Serious Condition.

John Benson. resident Of Holland
Corner, Montgomery county Md, who
was brought TO this city this morning
shortly before > O'Clock and taken to the
Casualty Hospital to he treated for in
juries he received by being struck by
railroad train near Rockville. is reported
to be in a serious condition.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
Amos McDevitt Painfully Burned.

Amos McDevitt. 1916 Maryland avenue
northeast, was painfully burned about his
face and neck yesterday afternoon while
a Maryland avenue and 18th street as
the result OF dropping a lighted match in
q paint barrel He was taken to the
Casualty Hospital for treatment
Evening star., 1909-09-03
Bicycle and Automobile Collide.

While George Johnson, colored. was
riding bicycle along Sd street southwest
yesterday afternoon his wheel collided
with an automobile and he was thrown to
the pavement, but was only slightly in
jured. He was able TO go to his home at
25S Sd street southwest without assist
ance. His bicycle was badly damaged.
Evening star., 1909-09-03

Caverly's Plumbing, 1881 G NV.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Watch Lost or Stolen.

j. T. Ainsworth, 241 10th street north
east, has asked the police to recover his
watch. His timepiece, he says, cost $3.50.
1t disappeared several days ago from his
home. he says. and he is unable to tell if
1t was lost or stolen.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
Are You Going Out of
Town This Summer? !?

If 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 tho
day before. The address may be
changed as frequently as desired
by giving the old as well as the
new address. The price of The
Star by mail daily and Sunday 10
50 cents per month, In advance.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
ADJUSTMENTS.

Great Free Shows Labor Day.
Don't miss them.
Glen Echo Park.
n-f,
Evening star., 1909-09-03
Showcase Rifled at Night.

The showcase in front of the store of
". NJ. kettler. 632 G street, was broken
open last night about IL 30 o'clock and
robbed OF articles of jewelry valued at
SO Detectives are investigating the
theft
Evening star., 1909-09-03

You'll get better bread than can be
made at home when YOU order Holmes
genuine homemade MIX" Bread 1t is the
perfect product of the best materials ana
is made under absolutely sanitary cohai-
tions Delivered fresh from oven TO Ia
BILE. &C Homemade Pies, 2Oc Holmes
Bakery 1st and L SITS, phones Linen.
l4iD-1ii1.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
Baltimorean Receives Appointment.

Roland b. Harvey has been appointed
secretary of legation and consul gem
eral to Roumania and Servia and sec
retary of the diplomatic agency in Bull
garia He is a resident of Baltimore and
a graduate of Johns Hopkins University
and the University of Maryland Law
School.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
oliver Back at His Desk.

Assistant Secretary Robert S. Oliver has
returned TO this city after months vaca-
ton with his family at Murray Bay. Can
ada He will be in charge of the War
Department until the return OF Secretary
Dickinson.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
17O5 Pa. Ave-, Star Branch.

Those living near 18th and Pennsylvania
avenue northwest may leave Want Ads
for The Star at Holtzclaw's news stand
Telephone subscribers may phone ads di-
rect to The Star office
Evening star., 1909-09-03
st. George r. Raby's Death

The funeral of st. George r. Raby. a
clerk in the War Department, will be
held from his late home, 1881 Mount
Pleasant street at . o'clock tomorrow
afternoon. His death occurred yesterday
Mrs Elmira NJ Raby, his wife, survives
aim.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
First Fall Sale of Furniture.

There will be sold at Sloan's, 1907 G. St.
tomorrow at 10 am. the contents of a
Massachusetts avenue residence. together
with large lot cf Office and general
household effects from other sources. No
reserve prices: an absolute auction worth
Evening star., 1909-09-03
VARIETY of Articles Stolen.

The theft of an ostrich plume worth
So. pair of gloves and four yards of
lace was reported to the police last night
by Winifred Branson, 1928 X street. The
articles were taken from the house about
two weeks ago.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
If Your Cook Left Tomorrow

YOU could still have the most delicious
bread by ordering Schneider's Malt"
6read. The finest baked where. Strict
Is pure and wholesome. At grocers', &c.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
You Can't Order Finer Beer

for your table than HEURICH'S SEN
ATE. Its great age and perfect purity
make it a stanch favorite. At grocers' or
phone w. a. Arlington Bottling Co.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
Mrs. Berry's Pocketbook Taken.

A pocketbook containing $40 disappear
ed from the house of Mrs. Fay Berry,
12,S New Jersey avenue, last night. Mrs.
Berry reported her loss to the police and
asked that an effort be made to appre-
bend the indivdu who committed the
thief before the money is spent.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
Heurich's Beers Stand for Quality

and purity wherever the best is in de-
mand. Brought to absolute perfection by
ample aging. 2 doZ. Maerzen or Senate,
SLID: . doz. Lager, S1.50. Bottle rebate,
SOC. For case phone West 1900.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
CITY ITEMS.
When a Reliable stimulant

is required it's well to have a bottle of
"CRITERION'' WHISkEY on hand Car
~ supply when travelling. 81 full quart
delivered. Jno. T. Crowley, S31 14th n. ".
Evening star., 1909-09-03
Labor Day Reduced Fares

via Southern Ry. Sept. 4, ;. q, limited
Sept. Z. 1909, to nearby Virginia points,
Advt
Evening star., 1909-09-03
lSSysy! 3|E|3IISl

UaiIN Mats.. -,c. LNrs-. 10 90 and 90
CECII. LEAN AND FLORENCE HoIRRoOE.
The Chatter Orignaiors All the X ge Today.
THE RRooMSTTck WITCHES
suzanne ROcamora: Walsh. Lynch 4 %
Charles and Fannie Van. Hastings and Will. n.
Don" Nitagraph
NEXT WEEK Top = ~ World : ;he Colts
BALLET. and Kris Kriurle's Dream. thc Famcrs
'Siivers. Ciaud AMI Fannie Usher etc. BY
Seats Today
Evening star., 1909-09-03
Baltimore and Return, $1.25.

Baltimore and Ohio r. r.
Every Saturday and Sunday. All trains
both ways both DAYS except ROYAL Lin
tied City offices. 1417 G. ST. and 6l3 Pa.
ave.-AdVt.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
S1.25 to Baltimore and Return

Saturdays and Sundays via Pennsylvania
railroad Tickets good returning until
Sunday night. All regular trains except
the Congressional Limited. '-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
Peach Ice Cream
Altamont Spring Water.

made from the fresh fruit, 81 gal. SOC =
gal. Reisinger's s. 235 G. ST. Phone NJ. 2ioi.
Evening star., 1909-09-03

Moses 18th Annual Sept. Furniture
Sale. 15.0O0 pieces. 10 to TO per cent re-
ductionS.-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-09-03

In highest class of table waters and en-
firely above criticism.-W. r. Mason
Chemist Rensselaer, Polytechnic institute
Evening star., 1909-09-03
ANYTHING to Sellp

Include it in Saturdays auction sale a
Weschler's. 920 Pa. ave NV. Good re
suits. Phone 1850 for wagon.
Evening star., 1909-09-03

John r. Kelly, Center Market, Mid
die aisle 9th st wing, New York roast beef
Evening star., 1909-09-03
Large Sale Of Furniture. ETC..

by auction at Weschlers, 92O Pa. ave.
NV. tomorrow, commencing at $50 am. !;
also horses. carriages. wagons. ETC., u
noon.-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
Bargain Gas Ranges.

Lot Estate guaranteed $500 below price.
Ruud and Superior Water Heaters.
1904 G. c. A. Muddman & Co. Gle 18th.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
"I Guess That's Bad

said the pleased advertiser when the
clerk at the counter handed him a large
bundle of letters replying to his want ad
In The Star.
Evening star., 1909-09-03

Wilson & Mayors Furniture Sale.
Saturday morning, commencing lo:D
o'clock. fine new furniture of quality at
interesting prices. Nothing misrepresent-
ed. Wilson & Mayors, Manufacturers
Auctioneers, 1927 and 1c29 G. st.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
Gifts for the President.
Popular Excursion, Sunday, septem.

Der >, Baltimore and Ohio r. r.
$1.OO round trip to Harpers Ferry and
Martinsburg, s1.3o to Berkeley Springs.
and 500 to Cumberland. Special train
leaves Union station at S:15 am, re-
turning same day.-Advt
Evening star., 1909-09-03

The Great Bear Is an Ideal Table
water Office, 500 r ne Phone N. 4372.
Evening star., 1909-09-03

Sheetz, Candies and Ice Cream,
now at 931 F st.
Evening star., 1909-09-03
You Want What You Wan,

when you want II. There is only one wav
hed Columns of T>~>> 0>-- osSi
Evening star., 1909-09-03

Crowds Dancing at Chevy Chase
Lake these fine nights. Marine Band music.
-AdVt.