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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
ROBERTS BECOMES FOREMAN
By PUBLIC PRINTER
TO BRANCH CHIEFSHIP.
Succeeds George L. Sherman, Who
Is Transferred to the
Main Office.

David ]. Roberts was today assigned by
Public Printer Donnelly to the foreman
ship of the branch Office in the Depart
ment Of Agriculture, vice George L. Sher-
man, who accepts a position of the same
rank in the clerical department of the
main Office. Mr. Roberts held the post of
foreman of printing until year ago,
when cyclonic changes brought reduc-
ton to proof desk.
Mr.. Roberts was born in Liverpool. but
at an early age migrated with his parents
to the United States. Learning the print
er's trade on the New York Independent,
under Henry Ward Beecher and Theodore
Tilton the "call of the Wild led Mr.. Rob-
erts to .hit the road following his vo-
cation at all important cities in the east.
middle west and south. He was editor
and publisher of the Free Press of Usage
City. Kan, for ten years, and finally was
adopted into Uncle Sans large family OF
topographic experts.
Mr. Roberts held the position of division
foreman for a number of years prior 10
his elevation to the position of property
man. In the latter position his close APP
plication to the proper arrangement and
classification of printing material led to
his selection as foreman of printing.
In his present post the work of one of
the largest branches of the government
printing office will be under his super
vision One of the highest records for
hand feeding is held by the branch Office
at the Department of Agriculture. being
over 5000 impressions per hour on a
platen press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
CREDITORS WILL APPEAL.
Justice Gould Decides Sanitary
Grocery Sale Properly Conducted.

Justice Gould late yesterday afternoon
after hearing oral testimony declared
groundless the charges made by the
Cudahy Packing Company and other
creditors Of the Semmes-Kelly Company.
a bankrupt corporation. that the sale by
Receiver Levi II. David of the twenty
four stores of the Sanitary Grocery Com
pany was irregularly conducted. Justice
Gould announced his opinion that there
had been no collision with the purchaser.
that the sale was openly conducted and
the goods brought an excellent price.
The order ratifying the sale was not
signed because Attorney Joseph D. Sui
Ivan. for the complaining creditors, gave
notice that he would appeal to the United
States Supreme Court. to which direct ap-
peal lies In bankruptcy cases. The sign
Ing Of the order was suspended until coun-
sci can prepare a finding of fact to he
certified by the trial Judge, according to
bankruptcy procedure.
The receiver was represented at the
hearing yesterday by Attorney J. j. OAR
lington and offered testimony to show
that he had carried out the courts in
struction concerning the sale and had
conducted all the preliminaries properly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
GIRLS At THE .BATRING BEACH
NEW RECORD FOR THE SEASON
In ATTENDANCE.
Water Clear and Warm, and a Good
Time Enjoyed by the Sportive
Swimmers.

Come on in. girls. the waters fine.
About 100 answered this invitation yes
terday and showed that the municipal
bathing beach is much appreciated by the
gentle sex of the National Capital.
DR.. W. b. Hudson. the superintendent
of the bathing beach, was more generous
to the women yesterday than ever before
since the District provided bathing facili-
ties for its residents. 1t was announced
that the pools could be used last evening
by the women until o'clock, an hour
longer than usual.
This extension attracted a large number
of women to the pool, and at $50 o'clock
its capacity was taxed. The girls had
merry time. They dived off the spring
board, raced around the pool and INDUCED
in stunts which indicated that they were
perfectly at home in the water
The swimming instructors and the
guards were on hand to lend assistance
at any time. and many of the women are
fast learning the swimming art
See that girl dive off the spring board
them? whispered a guard to a Star re-
porter. who visited the beach yesterday
afternoon. Doesn't she dive as well as
a man? She couldn't swim a stroke when
she began coming down here this sum-
mer."
Many compliments were bestowed on
Supt. Hudson yesterday. The water was
so clear that the bottol. of the big pool
could be seen at all times and was warm
from exposure to the sun all day. Two
NATIONS were in the lighthouses during
the day, and the life guards around the
pools were attentive at all times.
The municipal bathing beach has never
been SO popular with the women and girls
at at present. More were there yes
terday than at any time since the beach
was opened this year. and the officials i'm
charge of the beach believe the extension
OF the time has largely increased the USE
fulness of the beach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
Cruising on the Potomac.

The power launch Stone returned yes
terday from cruise on the river with
a party aboard from this city. A run
was made down the Potomac TO Colonial
Beach and other points were visited by
the party on the launch during the trip.
Those making the trip were Capt. John
Neitzy, E. B. Coakley, r. III. Miller, c.
w. Shaeffer. jr,, William +. Neitzy,
George McDermott, +. r. Gibson, r. A.
Tucker and others
The power launch Ella OF Alexandria,
with Capt. Reese. her owner. and a party
OF friends aboard. has sailed on a cruise
TO the lower river. On the trip all the
best known fishing grounds along the
river will be visited and stops will be
made at ST. George Island. Md, and in
Jackson creek. Va. The party will be
two weeks or longer on the cruise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
Public Work Ordered.
The Commissioners have issued tn

The Commissioners have issued the
following orders:
That the following water mains be
laid and service sewer constructed: Six
hundred and thirty feet, more or less,
of twelve-inch water main in Chesa-
peake street between Belt road and De
Russey street northwest; 275 feet, more
or less. of eight7inch water main in the
south side of Florida avenue between
Sth and 9th streets northwest; 265 feet,
more or less, of four-inch water main
in alley of square 1000 between NJ and
n. 18th and 18th streets southeast; 400
feet, more or less, Of twelve-inch water
main in Davenport street between Belt
road and Wisconsin avenue northwest
and 2,1S5 feet, more or less, of twelve
inch water main in Wisconsin avenue
between Davenport street and a point
about half way between Harrison and
Jcnifer streets northwest; sewer in
Blair road northwest between Elder and
Geranium streets.
That special sewer for roof and
surface water for the bureau of en-
craving and printing buildings to dis
charge into the tidal reservoir, and
from which all sewage be excluded, be
constructed in 18th street west between
the tidal reservoir and 0 street at
an estimated cost of $3.50. and that
the eighteen-inch sewer along the east
side Of 18th street which is in the way
of the foundations of the new building
for the bureau of engraving and print
ing. be reconstructed at an estimated
cost of 1920.
That the public hydrant at the corner of
18th and East Capitok streets north
east be abandoned and removed at an
estimated cost Of $40.
That the curb and brick cutters on
the Connecticut avenue bridge be relaid
at an estimated cost of $1,000.
That School street northwest between
Irving street and the south end of the
present macadamized roadway be paved
at an estimated cost OF $500.
That the following water main be laid
1850 feet. more or less. of eight-nch
water main in both sides Of 18th street,
and 1926 feet, more or less, of eight
inch water main in both sides of Kansas
avenue between Randolph and Taylor
streets and 200 feet, more or less, OF
eight-inch water main in the west side
Of Georgia avenue between Shepard and
Taylor streets, all in the northwest. Sec
ton.
That the street hydrant In front of
moved and abandoned, at an estimated
cost Of SIS.
That the superintendent of sewers Is
directed to proceed from Washington, D..
c., to Boston. Mass, and return for the
purpose of examining the records and
works of the metropolitan water and sew
eragc board.
That Howard avenue, Reno subdivision
be repaired at an estimated cost Of $500.
That Chesapeake street east of Belt
road be graded twenty feet wider on the
south side, to include the sidewalk space
on this side, by the chain gang. at an
estimated cost of 500.
That about 400 linear feet of cobble
gutter be paved on the east side of Hi
nois avenue between Jefferson and Ken
nedy streets at an estimated cost of 800.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers Tor
Fort Monroe. Norfolk Newport News and
all points south every evening in the
year.
Chesapeake Beach now open. Only de-
Iightful salt water resort near Washing
ton. See schedule.
Steamer ST. Johns, to Colonial Beach;
leaves 9TH street wharf at am.
Steamer jamestown, for a moonlight
trip down the Potomac. leaves Norfolk
and Washington steamboat wharf at :
pm.
Fast electric trains for Mount Vernon
leave 18th street and Pennsylvania ave.
nue. every hour from ~ am. to ) p m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
CONTEST IN ATHLETICS.
Four Associations to Compete on
Southeast Fairgrounds.

Members of four athletic associations
the Crescent Imperial, Mercury and Star
clubs--will participate in an athletic meet
tomorrow on the playground at 9TH and
l. streets southeast. Announcement was
made today that the program will consist
of 80 and 100 yard dashes, three-1egged
races, relay races. jumping contests and
three-mile marathon race.
The contests will be conducted on the
same principle as a college championship
meet and will be under the supervision
of fifteen competent officials.
The new playground at 1st street and
New York avenue was opened yesterday.
Commissioner West addressed the boys
and girls and cautioned them against
making unnecessary noises or indulging
in fights. Announcement was made that
two teachers, Miss Minerva Stern and
Miss Olivia Baker, will be in attendance
all day.
The grounds are for children under
twelve years of age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals

United States revenue cutter Apache
from Baltimore: schooner N. A. Roberts
at Alexandria. with empty gasoline tanks
from river point; sloop Essex, lumber
from down-river point to the dealers:
scoW Farmers Friend, cord wood, from
Potomac point to Alexandria; schooner
Annie Mills. railway ties at Georgetown
from GlYmont: schooner Mary Ann Shea
lumber from Aqua creek to local dealers
schooners Lake and Minerva, melons
from bay points for the market: bugeye
j.. Clark. melons, at Alexandria; barge
Disacond, fertilizer. from PHILADELPHIA. at
Alexandria; tug Lucille. with a tow from
a down-river point.
Departures.
Schooner William Cobb, light, for Bal
timore to load coal to a New England
port; schooner N. A. Roberts, from Alex
andria. with gasoline in barrels, for down.
river points; tug Camilla, towing Alex
andria Chemical Company lighter to Oc-
coquan. to load acid-making material:
sloop Water Lily. light, for q down-river
point. to load back to this city: tug
n tieo and 'G Sbspsndn light harsss Guam
river. en- route to Baltimore: barge
Chowan paving block from the Eastern
branch plant to Norfolk; tug Eugenia.
with a tow of light sand and gravel
Soii ms StoNs, lOi GiSCdIdWdy creek,
tug Capt. Toby, with a tow.
Memoranda.
Schooner William Henry is at Glymont,
loading railway ties for Georgetown;
schooner William and Maud has sailed
from Baltimore for this city with lumber
aboard; scow Daniel will 60 10 a river
point from Colonial Beach to Dad lumber
or wood for dealers here: schooner PLUME
Smith mas sailed from Wades bay to load
lumber for this city; schooner Belmont is
at down-river point loading for this
city. schooner Mary A. Shea will sturn
To Aqua creek TO load lumber for dealers
here; bugeye Levin Woolford will load
lumber In Mattox creek for this city.
Three vessels. having aboard small
cargoes of melons from MOI. III Carolina
and Chesapeake bay points arrived at the
wharf market yesterday and last night. This
morning the fruit sold at prices rang
ing from So per hundred for culls up to
$23 per hundred for selects. The fruit
now arriving Is of particularly good quail
lily. and is commanding high prices.
The barge n. A. Souder Of the coal
carrying fleet of the Southern Transporta-
ton Company's fleet has been renamed
the Chowan, and under that name she
left here yesterday with a cargo for
Norfolk. The remaining Of the barge is
in accord with the policy of the COM
pany to have its vessels named after
waterways tributary to Chesapeake
bay and the Carolina sounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
GIFT TO OLDEST INHABITANTS
Speeches Made Expressive of Ap-
preciation-New Members Elect
ed-Judge Kimball's Address.

The life of John Edward Libbey. de.
ceased late president of the Oldest In
ha bitants' Association. was euiogized al
meeting of that organization held In
the old Union engine house building al
10Th and II streets northwest last night
The occasion marked the presentation OF
a large portrait of Mr.. Libbey TO the as
ISOLATION. The donor was Mrs. L'bbey
widow of the deceased president.
J. D. Cathell. one Of the vice presidents
made the presentation address. and w. H
HI. Smith, another of the vice presidents
accepted the picture.
Each spoke at some length. and ex-
pressed the deep appreciation Of the gift,
on the part of the association members.
Mr.. Cathell who is ninety-three years
of age. in presenting the portrait de-
clared it was a likeness of a man In
whom people had the highest trnst-one
who was born. reared and who lived for
years in Georgetown. and whose life was
an example OF the upright public spirited
man.
He said the action Of Mrs. Libbey in
presenting the portrait had brought to
his mind the thought that the Oldest
Inhabitants Association should have a
ladies' auxiliary society, composed of the
wives of the members. He said sue, an
orga nization would, in his estimation. be a
splendid thing.
Loved His Fellow-Man.
In his address. Mr.. Smith compared
Mr.. Libbey to Abou Ben Adhem, who
loved his fellow-man.' This fact. de-
clared the speaker. made Mr.. Lbbey one
Of the best-liked OF men.
II can voice the sentiments of the whole
association said Mr.. Smith. in closing
when I say his memory is cherished by
all of u.s."
association will keep the portrait of Mr..
Libbey as long Is the organization shall
last.
As DR.. Pardon took his seat DR.. Sum
my. offered a resolution thanking Mrs.
Libbey for a portrait, and authorizing
the. sending Of a handsomely engraved
copy of the resolution to Mrs. Libbey. This
was carried by rising vote.
The report Of the treasurer. l.. P.
Seibold. showed a balance in bank to the
associations credit of $2l3.53.
Added to Membership Roll.
c. j. Towner of 22S A street northeast,
William Muirhead, IS I'd street northwest
A. T. Stuart, 31O6 18th street northwest
and Thomas H. Smith were elected MEM
hers Of the association.
Near the close Of the session Judge
Ivory G.. Kimball OF the Police Court.
who was recently elected a member OF
the orga hzatfon, delivered an address. He
called particular attention to the growth
of the National Capital during the past
forty-five years. and declared the city
has a great future. The judge said it
gave him particular pleasure to be pres
ent as a member of such an association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05

Marine Band Music Chevy Chase
Lake evenings. Dancing. Riding Track, etc
dyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
OH, FUDGE. WHO SAID sTRIKEp
Typewriters Make Emphatic Denial
Of Printed Story.

An official statement has been issued
by the officers OF the Stenographers,
Typewriters and Bookkeepers' Union
anent the recently published report that
strike was impending at the headquar-
tiers OF the American Federation OF Labor
on C street The statement, which Is
signed by Marion Webster. president of
the union and Dagmar J. Nielsen. chair
man OF the press committee. states:
In view OF a statement appearing in
4 local paper 81 August 4. Ia the effect
that a resolution calling for = strike at
the offices % tho American Federal ton
OF Labor was considered and action de-
ferred until the next meeting. the union
desires 10 make an emphatic denial that
any such resolution was introduced 81
considered at said meeting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
TAKEN ILL AT HER DESK.
Miss Lamparter of the Pension Office
Dies After Returning Home.

Miss Lisette ID. Lamparter. who was
employed as a loo clerk in the pension
Office. died suddenly yesterday afternoon
about 40 o'clock at her home 47S Mas
sachusetts avenue northwest. Miss Lam
parter, who had been in the government
service number of years. suffered an
attack of heart failure while at her desk
yesterday and was hurried home.
Shortly after she reached home and be-
fore physician could be summoned, she
died. Coroner hewitt made an investiga-
ton and gave a certificate showing death
due to heart disease. Her body was
taken to Lancaster, Pa, her former home,
today, and her funeral will take place to-
morrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05

Keep Horlick's Original Matted Milk
on your sideboard A refreshing food drink
-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
Improvement Of Streets Urged,

At recent meeting of the Garfield Cit
liens Association a resolution was adopt
cd reciting that the organization ZAP
proves and heartily Endorses the project
for the extension. widening and grading
of Pennsylvania and Minnesota avenues
in the southeast suburbs to the District
line" The District Commissioners are
urged to include an item for this work
in their estimates to Congress for the
next fiscal year.
The resolution. signed by W. II. Lewis,
secretary of the association, has been
sent to Robert F. Bradbury. vice presi-
dent of the Randle Highlands Citizens
Association, and to the District Commits
SionerS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
CRABS IN HUNTING CREEK.
Caught Many Miles Further Up the
River Than Usual.

The extremely dry weather has made
the water brackish to within few miles
of this city and crabs are being caught
in numbers twenty miles further up the
river than usual. The fishermen operat-
ing nets off the mouth of Pohick creek,
less than twenty miles below this city are
catching the crustaceans in large num-
bers, the taking of barrel Of them from
their nets on one fishing being not at
all uncommon. The crabs caught about
Glymont are generally small and poor in
quality, but this summer they are as
large as those caught about Colonial
Beach and are plump and fat and in
excellent condition for cooking. 1t is
claimed that a few crabs have been seen
in Hunting creek below Alexandria. and
that they have been caught there this
summer. The water in the Potomac is
salt for some distance above Liverpool
point, where it is ordinarily but little
brackish, and often perfectly fresh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
DEATH OF CHARLES HAYNES.
New Yorker by Birth and Resident
Here for EortY-Two Years.

Charles Haynes. recident OF Wash
ington for the last forty-two years, died
at the home of his son. G. w. Haynes,
at No. 1917 4th street southeast, yester-
day afternoon shortly before / o'clock.
Mr.. Haynes was born in Rensselaer,
county. n. Y. September II, 1920. He
had been a cripple and great sufferer
for thirty-1ve years.
His widow, Mrs. Louisa NJ. Haynes, and
two sons, G. w. Haynes of this city and
John Fl. Haynes, now at New Alto,
Alaska, on the Yukon river, survive him.
The funeral will take place from his
sons residence Friday afternoon at 2
o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
ERNEST EMERY's CONDITION.
Physicians Report Him to Be Ou'
Of Danger.

Ernest w. Emery. day manager OF the
Associated Press, who has been denger-
ously i'll at DIR. Rogers sanatorium in
this city. is reported TO be out OF danger.
DIR. Jesse II. Rsmsburgh and DIR. j. r.
Nichols. after an examination. announced
that MIR. Emery is almost certain TO re-
cover. As soon as II Is possible to re-
move Mr.. Emery. he viii he taken 10 the
Catoctin mountain. near Frederick, Md
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
Rotary Gas Water Heaters Installed
$40 Shedd's. 49, 9th NV.
New Furniture at Auction

Saturday morning, commencing 1870
o'clock. If you need anything nice for
your home you would do we'll to see these
beautiful selected sample pieces direct
from manufacturers. You can buy SUI
perior furniture at money-saving prices
here Nothing misrepresented. Wilson &
Mayors. manufacturers auctioneers, 1227
and 1870 G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
Will Filed for Probate.

The will Of Eliza A. Chambers, dated
July s. 1909. has been filed for pro-
bate. She leaves $50 to a servant. Daisy
Peasants; $500 to L. E. Ramey and 5000
TO st. Johns Sewing Society. The re-
naming estate is devised to Rev. E. S.
Dunlap. assistant pastor of st. Johns
Church. 10th and ii streets northwest
Rev. Roland Cotton Smith. pastor of st.
Johns. is named as executor.
Three or four other wills and codicils
of earlier date signed by the decedent
were filed with this will of latest date
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
Colored Elks to Hold Convention.

The delegates from Columbia Lodge of
Elks. colored. have completed their ar
raneements and will leave Friday morn
ing to attend the annual convention which
meets at Detroit next week. At this
session, il is understood the two factions
of the order that have been separated for
three years. will be reorganized under one
head.
The local delegates are .. u. Morris,
chairman: A. j. Gaskins. Fl. w. Hunter
Is. l.. GaskiGs and ]. w. Patterson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
DEATH OF DENNIS BROWN.
Real Estate Salesman Dies While
on Visit to Staunton. Va.

Dennis Brown. a salesman in the en-
ploy OF the real estate firm Of Lieberman
& Hawn, died yesterday in Staunton. Va.
after a short illness OF typhoid fever.
He had been in Staunton experimenting
building operations in which he was in
terested.
Funeral arrangements have not been
completed, but the interment will be in
Staunton. the city OF his birth. Mr..
Brown had been i'll but few DAYS. and
his death came as shock 10 his large
number OF friends in this city. His
widow survives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-05
TWO DOLLARS

Has been made for the Round TRIP. including
street GER fare TO and from White House sta
tion. 18th and II SIS. ne. special. fast train
VIII be ooerated for this occasion. leaving the
station At 18th and Fl SITS. ne. AT 6:55 an.
reaching Baltimore at sos am. The SPECIAL
train tho Western Maryland Railroad will
leave Union Strtion. Baltimore. s:s5 nm.
The ride from the Baltimore Terminal of the
W.. i. 4. TO Union Station is not moro than
Is minutes. that brea Mast mar he had in
Baltimore IL desired The return trip is COM
menced al Gettysburg at 600 PM. that
connections may be made in Baltimore FOR trains
leaving Baltimore Terminal at 300, $50. 10 .ei.
1890 or 1900 pm.
TICKETS AND INFORMATION AT WHITE
HOUSE STATION. 18TH AND Sis M
OR AT CITY TICKET OFFICE 1924 NEW
YORK AVE. NV.
WASHINGTON. BALTIMORE ANNAPOLIS
ELECTRIC RAILWAY CO.