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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-27
FIRE PROTECTION WANTED.
lexington and North Capitol Citi'
Zens Ask for Truckhouse,

At meeting of the North Capitol and
lexington Citizens Association. held in
st. Martins Hall. North Capitol and T
streets northwest, last night, it was
decided to petition the Commissioners
to have a truckhouse installed in the
vicinity of lexington
1t was pointed out that many apart
ment houses have been erected lately.
Although these. as well as the schools.
are provided with fire escapes, the resi-
dents could feel secure from fire only
with the knowledge that well drilled
fire company was at hand.
Protests were also framed in which it
was claimed that the cars on the Flor
ida avenue line are run too fast, and
that all the street cars are permitted
to be used too freely for carrying lug
gage of some passengers at the expense
OF others.
Two other resolutions were adopted
one asking for public park at I'd and
r streets, and the other for the erec-
tion of an iron fence around the Eek
ington School.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-27

"Ha! Hal" says the villain, with a grim
sardonic smile. "Sign these papers, my
bold hero. or this moment shall be your
last" We don't know why It 10 that heroes
always hate to sign papers, but they do.
Such Is life on the stage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-27
NEARLY READY FOR SERVICE.
Marine Railway at Deans Boat
ward About Finished.

The new marine railway at Deans
boatyard at Alexandria, which has been
building for two years or longer, will be
ready for service this week. 1t would
have been ready earlier. but an obstruc-
ton was found in the berth that pre-
vents the proper operation of the cradle,
and a diver is employed in removing the
obstruction.
The new railway was built by Mr.. Dean
and his sons and is said to be of excep-
tionaly strong construction. The cradle
is 100 feet long, large enough to haul
out any schooner or tugboat in service
on the Potomac. and also for most of the
schooners engaged in the bay traffic. 1t
is operated by machinery. The only
large railway in this section is at the big
shipyard at Alexandria. and vessels are
frequently there when an emergency job
is to be done. If the vessel is too large
for either Benefits or Regan's railways
here 1t goes to Solomons Island, or to
some other bay shipyard.
The putting into service of the new rail-
way will put end to the necessity for
vessels to go away for repair work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-27
DOUBLE WEDDING IN VIEW,
Salvation Army Captains to Claim
Brides Monday Evening.

Next Monday night is looked forward
to by the local members Of the Salvation
Army with great interest. Two captains
are to be married at the Salvation Army
Hall, $50 Pennsylvania avenue, and many
members of the organization from all
parts of the United States and Canada
will be present to participate in the
festivities. Services are to be held Sat-
urday and Sunday, as we'll as Monday,
but as Monday is the last day and will
witness the elimination of two romances,
it will undoubtedly afford the greatest
interest
Several of the most prominent officers
'of the army will preach at local churches
Sunday.
The majority of the visitors will come
in connection with the prison congress.
which is to meet here next week Among
those expected are Col Joseph Pugmire,
Col. r. Holz, Maj. Richards. Col. E. j.
Parker, Maj. and Mrs Berriman, Adjt.
Gourlorf, Ensign Bergner.. Lieut.. Bishop
and Capts. Jones, Roe. Duke and Conn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-27
MAY DESTROY WRECK TODAY.
Hulk of the Schooner Marvel Men.
aces Bay Navigation.

The work of blowing up the wreck
of the schooner Marvel, which is lying
sunk in Chesapeake bay, off Sandy
point, has started, according to a
notice sent by the contractor. Johr
w. Marshall. to the United States en-
gineer in charge Of the Chesapeake bay
channels Dynamite will be used to
tear the wreck to pieces. but how
much time will be required to remove
the vessel cannot now be estimated, as
the work of placing the explosive in
position is slow.
number Of complaints have been
made to the department about the pres
ence of this derelict Since the sinking
Of the vessel the masts have been car
ried away below the waterine The
wreck is lying about 800 yards north
east of Sandy point lighthouse, and the
hull is in thirty-eight feet of. water.
While it is not in the channel. the
derelict is situated in the waterway
often traversed by sailing vessels bound
up and down the bay.
The delay in the work has been
caused by the contractors awaiting the
supply of dynamite with which the
derelict will be blasted.
The Marvel. which was a frequent
visitor to this port, was sunk in a
collision with a German steamship, Sep
TENDER 2. She was a ram schooner.
and was used in the lumber-carrying
trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-27
UNUSUAL POTATO PRICES.
Sweets at Present Cheaper Than the
Irish VARIETY

1t has been very many years since
Washington householders have faced
such unique conditions i'm the local prod
uce market as are prevalent now, a
notable feature of which is that sweet
potatoes are cheaper than the so-called
Irish variety. The Virginia sweets are
selling for $1.25 a barrel, and the home
grown Irish are offered at s. to $3.50 a
barrel. The Jersey sweets sell at about
the same figure as the Virginia product.
but so far there are very few on the
local market.
This condition is said to be caused BY
big shortage I'm the home market of
Irish potatoes and the bountifuI crop
of sweet potatoes
Lovers of baked beans will have 70
pay little more for the famous Boston
food this winter. if prospects for the fall
supply do not improve. The supply OF
navy beans has been short for the last
sixty days, largely. of course. because
the crop of 1910 has been slow in arrival.
Nevertheless. wholesale dealers report
that the prices have been rising steadily.
Today the wholesalers are getting s. a
bushel for the hand-picked Michigan
bean. and even when this years crop is
marketed the supply will not begin to
meet the demand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-27
ANACOSTIA.

After having been out of use for about
four months for repairs the deep-water
we'll used in connection with the fire
fighting work at Congress Heights soon
will be put into service. The we'll is about
$50 feet deep and is operated both by a
windmill and by an engine The neces-
sary water has been obtained from an
other well about a quarter of mile from
the engine house.
Mrs. Harriet Randle of Anacostia,
while driving along one of the roads i'm
the vicinity, dropped her purse out of the
vehicle. 1t was found by Eugene Lynch,
in charge Of roads in this vicinity, and
returned. The purse contained SIS, a dia-
mond ring worth about 500 and two
other valuable pieces of jewelry.
The choir of the Government Hospital
for the Insane was conducted Sunday by
Daniel c. Smithson, in charge of the
choir of Anacostia Methodist Church Mr..
Smtthson is taking the place of the per-
manent director, Edward T. Davis, who is
out of the city.
A meeting of Anacostia Chapter, No. L..
Royal Arch Masons. was held last even
Ing in the Masonic Hall. Anacostia The
past and most excellent master degrees
were conferred.
The proposed opening of the work of
the Epworth League of the Anacostia
Methodist Episcopal Church. scheduled
for last Sunday evening, was postponed
uhtli next sunday, when special meet
ing will be held in the evening, at which
Charles F. Linger, the president. will pre-
side. In the afternoon the junior depart
ment will hold its meeting, when Rev.
Samuel W. Grafflin will preside
The monthly meeting of the Anacostia
Chapter, Brotherhood Of St. Andrew of
Emmanuel Church. was held last evening
at the residence of N. r. Harnish, Maple
View place, AnacoStia. w. E. Johnston
was admitted as a probationary member.
A change in the meeting night was pro-
posed and the matter left over until next
meeting, which will be held at the resi-
dence of E. F. Wood, Minnesota avenue.
Earl Jacobs is representing the chapter at
the annual convention being held this
week in Nashville, Tenn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-27
EASTERN STAR HOLDS SERVICE
Prominent Members of Order Al
Brookland M. E, Church.

A joint devotional service was held
Sunday night at the Brookland NJ. E..
Church. members of Ruth Chapter, No
!, Of the Eastern Star, and of the church
attending. Rev. Edgar c. Powers, pas
tor. preached from the. words of Mat
thew. 2:1O: when they saw the star,
they rejoiced with exceeding great joy
Among those who attended the service
were Past Grand Matrons Lamond, Es-
pey and Streeter of the Grand Lodge,
Eastern Star: Grand Matron Hutcheson
Associate Grand Matrons Baker and
Streeter. Worthy Matron Phillips and
Grand Secretary Yost of Ruth CHAPTER
Brookland Chapter. No. II. was repre-
sented by Mrs Belle Hampton; Bethle-
hem Chapter, No. Z, by Mrs Harper
Temple Chapter. No. Ii. by Mrs. Henry
The church choir, under the direction Of
Mrs. Burnside, furnished appropriate
music.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-27
READINGS FOR THE BLIND.
Program for Winter Will Be Com
pleted Early Next Month.

Plans are being made by Miss Eta J
Giffin. who is in charge of the reading
room for the blind in the Library of Con-
gress. for readings and musicals to be
given for the blind of this city during the
coming winter. These will be given in the
lecture hall Of the Public Library, which
seats more than 200 persons.
1t is also planned to find more use for
the books in raised type than has been
found heretofore. The complete program
Tor the winter will be announced in the
early part of October, when all arrange
ments will have been completed.
Miss Giff1n has just returned from a trip
to Europe, where she attended the inter-
national congress of instructors for the
blind at Vienna and the international con-
gress of Librarians at Brussels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-27
FEES FROM AUTOMOBILES.
Tags and Permits Bring in Tax
Revenue of $6.O44.

owners and operators during the fiscal
year ended June 80 brought the District
an income Of $6.O44, according to the re-
port of the automobile board received by
the Commissioners today
The board examined 1929 applicants
during the year and issued permits to
. 49,, the remaining 81 not being consid-
cred competent.
The fees from Identification tags
amounted to $4,752 in the year. There
were registered 234 motor vehicles from
outside the District of Columbia, the own
ers being tourists passing through the
city for a transient sojourn, and who had
complied with their own state laws in re-
gard to theirvehicles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-27
Three Thrown From Carriage.

Charles NJ. Bioubi giving his address
as 1907 5th street southwest, reported
to the police Of the ninth precinct last
night that he had met with an accident
while driving along the Bladensburg
road. His carriage came in contact
with an iron bar forming part of a
barricade. he stated, and he was
thrown from the vehicle. Two women
also were thrown from the carriage
None was seriously injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-27
New Crypt for Cathedral.

In short time work on a new crypt
OF the Cathedral of SITS. Peter and Paul
will be commenced. The corner stone
will be laid November 1 with appropriate
ceremonies. The Ri. Rev. Charles Henry
Brent, Episcopal missionary bishop of the
Philippines. will deliver the address. The
Bishop of Washington will preside at the
service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-27
ASKS FOR MANDAMUS
AGAINST SECRETARY KNOX
Chicago Man Wants Access to Re-
ports of United States Lega-
ton at Bogota.

DR.. James Edward Buckley of Chicago
has applied to the District Supreme
Court for writ of mandamus to compel
Philander c. Knox, Secretary of State,
to permit the petitioner to examine and
make copies of certain reports made by
the United States legation at Bogota, re-
public of Colombia. The reports had ref
erence to the business affairs of the pc
titioner or to changes made by him against
Jacob Sleeper. now secretary of legation
at Havana. stationed in 1898 in Bogota.
Chief Justice CIabaugh, to whom the pc
tition was presented. declined to issue
the customary rule to show cause.
DR.. Buckley. in his petition, says he
was engaged in Bogota during the years
1896 to 1893 In securing railroad and other
the main portion of the South American
commerce from Europe to the United
States Of America. He declares that
commerce increased s11O;oO0,OOO since the
beginning of his stay in South America,
of which, he complains, the United States
received only $5,OOO,OOO, while SEQ, OOO. 900
went to Germany and $4J.OOO.OOO to Great
Britain.
DR.. Buckley charges that the small
share of the increased commerce came to
this country because of the alleged action
of the then consul general and secretary
or legation. Mr.. Sleeper. he AYERS. failed
to give the physician the protection to
which he was entitled as an American
citizen, and thereby he alleges. placed
both his liberty and his business interests
in jeopardy.
Charges were filed with the State De-
partment, DR.. Buckley says, March 20,
1906. but the Department Of State de-
clined to investigate. he states. This al
legged refusal of the department.. the pc
titioner asserts. has done a great injus-
tice to him and a serious injury to the
public service of the United States Dr.
Buckley desires to file with the COM
mittee of the Senate on foreign relations.
he says, a full account of the alleged
misconduct of Mr.. Sleeped toward him.
and has made frequent requests at the
department for leave to examine the files
to prepare the data but has been re-
fused.
He declares the records are public and
asks the court to compel the Secretary of
State to give him access to them.
Motoring IL Delightful at This
season. Take park ride in a TTCO taxi
cab. s. per hour. Phone North 1212.-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-27
BOY SCOUTS IN WASHINGTON
Organization to Be Formed by Al
bert A Cheslev

Active steps are being taken to secure
the organization in Washington of the
Boy Scout movement Albert A. Chesley
OF the boys department of the Y. NJ G
A. attended the recent meeting in New
York, when the leaders of the movemen
In America gave a dinner to Gen. Baden.
Powell, the organizer of the Boy Scout.
in England
Mr.. Chesley was appointed temporar,
scout master for the District of Column
ba, and he is now planning a big meet
ing of adults to be held Tuesday, Oc
tober IL, at which definite plans will be
adopted for forwarding the work in the
National Capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-27
Band Concert at Fort Myer
USE OF WOOD AS FUEL.
Consumption Decreasing, But $780,
100000 Worth Burned Annually

While the population Of the country is
increasing, the consumption of wood for
fuel is actually falling off very much In
per capita consumption. according to a
bulletin of the forest service just issued.
Even at that there is still used $3.50, OOO. zoo
worth annually. For this the farmer
has to pay on the average $2,61 per cord.
The city dweller pays an average of So SO.
and the price in some cities goes to 50.
OF the total amount Of firewood used
nearly So per cent is consumed in the
country. and the remainder in the cities.
The use of wood on steamboats, and rail-
roads has fallen off until 1t is almost a
negligible quantity.
The use of wood for fuel is next to the
greatest use to which wood is put. Just
about seven and quarter billion cubic
feet Is used for fuel while for lumber
and shingles the total is trifle over nine
billion feet. No other use for wood ap-
proaches these two.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-27
Workman Hurt.

While working on a pile-driver at
the foot Of Half street southeast yes
terday afternoon Emmett Tortch. re-
siding at 655 f street southwest. was
injured accidentally. Two OF his teeth
were knocked out and he received
painful scalp wounds. He was taken
to the Casualty Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-27
WHAT is BEST FOR
.IBABV'@ TENDER SKIN

Because Of its delicate. sanative, cmollient
properties. united with the purest Of cleansing
ingredients and most refreshing Of flower odors,
Cuticurs soap is the mothers favorite for pre-
serving and promoting skin and hair health of
Infants and children. In the treatment of dis
trcssing. disfgurng eruptions, from infancy to
age, no other treatment is so pure, so sweet. so
speedily effective, warm baths with Cuticura
soap and gentle applications Of Cuticura oint-
ment. No other costs SO little and does so much.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-27
Personal to River Men.

Capt Frank Taylor, manager of the
tug M. Mitchell Davis at Norfolk, Tor
Taylor Brothers Of this city, is here on a
visit to his family. He will return to
Norfolk in the latter part of this week.
Capt. William T. Robertson, who for a
number of years was in command of
steamboats, on the Potomac river, but
who has taken up nature study and en-
gagged in operating a large farm in West
moreland county. Va, is in the city on a
visit.
William Evans, engineer of the tug
Capt. Toby who has been on sick leave
for several days. has recovered and re-
turned to duty aboard his tugboat yester-
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-27
Victim and Robbers All in Jail.
specIal Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
HYATTSVILLE, September 27-Justice
of the Peace John F. Hickey yesterday
committed Bud Macreary, Will Cole
and Ellen Wilson, all colored, to Jail al
Upper Marlboro to await the action OF
the grand jury on the charge Of highway
robbery.
Richard Haskins, the victim of the hold
up, was also committed as a states wit
ness.
Haskins claimed that he could not re.
main in the neighborhood with safety
He wanted the Judge to turn him over a
portion Of the money taken from him by
the highwaymen. so he could 60 to his
home In Richmond.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-27
Three Children Get SIS Each.

The will of Charles J. Wagner, dated
August &c. 1910. has been filed for pro-
bate. Requests of IS each are made to
his three children, Charles j. Wagner, jr
Henry Wagner and Catherine ". Bosse
The remaining estate is left Jointly to his
wife, Margaret Wagner. and his daugh-
ter. Ann Wagner. The widow and daueh-
ter are named as executives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-27
Milk Bread-n Great NOurisher

Holmes Genuine Homemade Milk Bread
Is made of the finest patent flour mixed
with rich milk and is considered the
most wholesome. most delicious bread to
he had. Delivered fresh from oven to
table. &c. Delicious Homemade Pies. 1Oc.
Holmes Bakery, 1o1 F. st. Tel. NJ 4J31.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-27
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

Schooner Samuel Wood, cord wood
from ST Clements bay to ]. II. Carter
& Co.; schooner Robert Bratton, lum-
Der from a North Carolina point for
dealers here; schooner William Zurich.
oysters in the shell to the dealers here;
sloop Roma Gator, pine wood from Nan
jamoy creek to L. A. Clark & Son:
schooner Hennie l.. James, laths from
North Carolina to dealers here; sloop
Silver Spray, bugeye Quicktime and
schooner Whistling Bird. oysters in the
shell from the Potomac beds to the local
market: tug Eugenia, with a tow of
sand and gravel laden lighters from a
down-river point; schooner Sarah D. Fell,
light. at Alexandria to load railway ties
for New York; steam yacht Galvota,
from a cruise to the mouth of the river;
power yacht Truant, from a cruise to
Mattawoman creek.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-27
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

NationaI-Otis Skinner in "Your Hum
bic Servant SIS pm.
Belasco-Max Figman in MARY James
Pa SIS pm.
Columbia-Robert Hilliard in "A Fool
There Was" SIS pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville, SIS pm.
New Academy-Cecil Spooner in THE
Fortunes of Betty" SIS pm.
Gayety-Al Reeves Beauty Show, S:15
pm.
New Lyceum-Tom Miners Bohemian
Burlesquers. S:15 pm.
Casino-Vaudeville and moving pictures.
12:4J to $50 and $40 to IL pm.
Majesaic-Vaudeville and moving pic
lures. to 5 and Z to II pm.
Cosmos-Vaudeville and moving pic
lures. IL Am. to II pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-27
Hurt in Fall Through Skylight.

Edward Small, colored, fell through
skylight yesterday afternoon while
working on a building at 9th and f
streets northwest and fractured his
arm. also receiving scalp injuries. He
was taken to Emergency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-27

There's Profit In DepositinE Your
funds In banking department of Union
Trust Co, 18th & H SITS Interest paid on
all accounts, deposits subject to check.
Why not put your surplus to work.
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-27
Departures.

Bugeye Goldie c., from Alexandria with
building material for a down-river point
s. o. Co.'S tug No. H. towing tank
oil in bulk: schooner Silver Wave. light
for a lower Potomac point to load oys-
tiers in the shell for this market; tug
cred lighter to Quantico to load pyrites
for Alexandria: f1attie Long Lines, light
from 18th street wharf to load oysters in
the shell for this market: tug Capt. Toby
light. for OccOquan to transfer barge to
Nanjamoy creek; power boat Virginia
for Alexandra en- route to a down-river
point; tug Minerva, with tow of light
ers for a down-river point; tug Winship,
towing coal-laden boats from Georgetown
to Alexandria,; fiattie Jumping Jack,
light, for lower river point to load.
Memoranda.
Steamer Daniel K. Jackson is chartered
to load railway ties in Occoquan for Alex.
andria; barge Chesapeake will complete
cargo of railway ties for Philadelphia in
Nanjamoy creek; schooner Mabel and
Ruth, with lumber for this city. sailed
from Newbern, N. c., on the oath instant
bark Allenwilde is at Baltimore with
guano from Little Curacao: schooner
Mary Lee has sailed from st. Clements
bay with lumber for Philadelphia; schoon-
er Oakland is at a lower Potomac point
loading lumber for the dealers here;
schooner Robin Hood will. it is reported,
load lumber at Norfolk for the dealers
here; schooner Federal Hill is at Balti-
more with lumber from the Rappahan-
mock river; schooner Blue Bird is at a
lower Potomac point loading oysters in
the shell for the market
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-27
You're on the Safe Side Alvvnvs

| when drinking HETRICH'S BEERS
! Heauhful Tor all because they're hygien-
| icaly brewed. perfectly aged and pasteur
! lied. doz Lager, $50; = doz Maerzen
| or Senate. 81. -: bot. rebate, :Nc. Tel w 1900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-27
Falls in Scalding Water.

Evelyn McReynolds, colored, one year
DID, accidentally fell into a bucket of
hot water at the home of her parents,
III street southeast. yesterday after
noon, and was scalded about her body
She was treated by a physician
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-27
CITY ITEMS.
just Before Bedtime q Bottle

or HEt RIGHTS SENATE is particular
~ enjoyable and helpful. Good for diSes-
l,oh-ihsures sound sleep. At grocers. or
phone Arlington Bottlinc Co. West "a
Seo1-Jd