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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-27
TWO BRITISH WARsHIPs
GO AGROUND INsToRM
Torpedo Boat DESTROYER sueesSs Nay
BE saved-Torpedo Boat No.
Is. in Peril.


LOcDON. August 25.-Two British ma
val vessels, the torpedo boat destroyer
Success and torpedo boat No. 13, were
blown ashore on the Scotch coast by a
gale this morning. ~. :
The Success is aground in Loeb CARE.
opening of the Firth OF Clyde. II Is
hoped she can be pulled OF without much
damage.
The torpedo boat is driven hard upon
the rocks near Campbeltown. in Argyll
shire, near the entrance TO the Clyde, and
is seriously damaged. There were no cas-
ualties in the crews.
The Success is a destroyer Of $50 tons,
built in 1901, and credited with speed
of thirty knots. She carried q crew OF
axty-two men.
The No. Is Is new boat Of the pro-
gram OF 1907. ,s2 feet long and with a
displacement of. :J6 tons. Her speed was
about twenty-six knots and she carried
a crew OF thirty-fiye men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-27
COME, GET THIS ELEPHANT"
Message Sent BY Phone From Irate
Citizen of Pittsburg.

PITTSBURG, Pa, August .1.-"Iey
Send somebody up to get this elephant
bawled an irate citizen over the tele
phone to Police Sergeant Tom Morley.
who glories in his resemblance to
President Taft.
When Morley recovered and the stu
alton was explained he dispatched
James Burke. the Official dog catcher
to tho home OF Henry Garrett. in the
Oakland section. where Burke found q
live elephant at the rear of the house.
The elephant had tried to ascend the
porch and had broken through. hut not
before he had consumed two bushels of
potatoes and three bottles Of milk.
Garrett says the elephant was attack
ing the screen door when he called the
police. II had escaped from an animal
show when storm blew away the
tents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-27
OURS NOT ONLY WORLD.
The Planets Inhabited by Sentient
Beings. Prof. Sees Conclusion.

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. August Ii
Prof. +. J. J. See, l.. 8. N, I'm charge OF
the naval astronomical observatory AZ
Mare Island addressed the Popular Edu-
cationai Society known as the Material
lists Association last night and announced
the completion OF his researches in cosmie
evolution, to which he has devoted ten
years.
He stated that his investig atoms have
evolved a new and improved theory Of the
sidereal universe He claims to have dis
covered that the congregation OF the neb-
ulae away from the milky way, with
maxim accumulation near the poles OF the
ealaxy. is the result Of the action OF re-
pulsiye forces under which fine. cosmicaf
dust, expelled from the stars. 10 driven ~
far away from the milky way as posi-
Bile.
Prof. See stated his conviction that the
planets revolving about the fxed stars
are Inhabited by some kind OF intelligent
beings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-27
HALF HOLIDAYS UNTIL OCT. 1.
Last Short Saturday Is Septem-

A month OF Saturday half holidays re-
mains for the government employees on
duty in this city. Not until Saturday
October 1. will the usual routine of all
day work begin again
Among the friends Of many government
clerks there has been some misappre-
hension as to the period during which
the Saturday half HOLIDAYS continue.
IuIv August and September are the three
nonts most blessed in the eyes OF the
The last of the holidays falls Septem-
her "a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-27
MENDOZA QUITS CONTEST.
Will Not Face Opposition Of United
States in Panama.

PANAMA, August 21.-After repeated
conferences with prominent members OF
the government and Of the liberal party.
DR. Carlos Mendoza announced today his
retirement a. a candidate for the pod
ton Of acting president OF the republic,
for which he IL considered constitution
ally Ineligible by the United States. ac-
cordinR TO stat ny r.. o. Morse.
charge d'afYairs Of the American le9a-
tion here Dr. Mendoza. who is a negro.
and his friends had earlier determinsd
60 disregard the reported opposition o.
the American government.
with DIR. Mendoza out OF the race Tor
election as first vice president and acting
president, the candidates with the great
est chances for election are Samuei
Lewis conservative. and Beiisario Par
ras, liberal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-27
IN E[G|N TROPHY RACE
BIG CROWD SEES CRACK DRIv-
ERS START LONG RUN.
Accidents Put Several Cars Ont Of
Running in Early Stages Of
306.03 Miles Route.

ELGIN. H., August 81. = TIE crowd
which gathered here today to see the
crack automobile drivers go the 305.03
miles for the Elgin national trophy was
estimated at double that which saw the
curtain raisers yesterday, probably
100000 persons.
An endless stream of machines, laden
with enthusiasts. occupied the roads be-
tween here and Chicago. They began
arriving at daylight, gay with flags and
pennants, and their occupants mufled
against the morning chill. Cuts made in
the eight-and-a-half-m track yesterday
were filled in overnight and a light coat
of top-dressing applied where needed.
Thirteen cars were scheduled to start,
as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-27
CAROLINA TO INVADE NORFOLK
Five Thousand Confederate Veterans
Expected to Attend Reunion.

NORFOLK. Va, August e..-Gen.
Julian $. Carr OF Durham. y. G.. COM
msnder OF the United Confederate yete-
rams OF North Carolina. was here yes
terday comforting with the local adyi-
sory committees in connection with the
reunion OF tho North Carolina veterans,
to be he'd here September o.. He ex-
pressed the opinion that between 5000
and 6.GOp veterans and their families
would be here on that occasion.
Norfolk Is planning to give the
veterans notable reception. The prn-
cipal feature OF the reunion will be "A
parade. participated in not only by
veterans OF North Carolina and Vir-
ginia, hut by United States sailors and
marines from this naval station and a
battalion Of regulars from the United
states Coast Artillery Corps. at Fort
Monroe.
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Vanderbilt Winner Starts.

: The two Nationals are-the same as
those which ran yesterday and i'm one Of
which Livingstone won the feature event
at 5r:.35 miles. Grants car is the one
in which, he captured the last Vanderbilt
race. There was much interest attached
to the entrance of Barney Oldfield, whose
reputation has been gained on speedways
rather than in road races.
At 10 O'Clock the cars were sent away
in the order given at thirty seconds inter
walls, Greiner being the first and Schiefier
last, 6Is minutes after the leader
Grant and Harroun got into trouble in
were, three laps behind on the leader
and withdrew from the race Harroun
Accident Costs Him Lead.
Robertson threw a front tire on the
tenth lap and limped in on, the rim. II
cost him the lead. which was taken by
Milford.
Basle's car broke a wheel in the twelfth
Ian and Endicott's a radiator in the
tenth and both retired. So, -.
Leading cars on the tenth lap were:
l-Muiford. / 81 :09. -..-
2-Livingstone. i:22:29.
3-Dawson, 1:25:0s
4-Greiner. 1:25:J6.
5eBasle, 1:2l;2l
S-Robertson, 1:29:2l.
Others were lap or more behind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-27
GRAND LARCENY CHARGED.
Second Indictment Found Against
Qualey and Corbett.

NEW YORK. August GA second in
dictment charging grand larceny was
found yesterday afternoon against John
A. Qualey and Harvey W. Corbett. ac-
cused by Mrs. Mary Nevins Bull. widow
of william r. Bull. CT swindling her out
Of $4,000 in a stock deal.
The new indictment is founded on the
complaint Of Leo Kressler.. formerly chief
engineer at Newark, n. j.. of the Mag
nesa- Asbestos Company, promoted by
vas engaged at $50 a week and. on the
strength OF his position, agreed. 10 invest
S. ,OnO In the company. of which he paid
In $1,000 He kept his place until he be-
Ran to suspect that his salary was being
paid out Of his investment.
The defendants are already under $15.-
600 bail each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-27
MURDER IN FIRST DEGREE.
Cletus Willaman to Die for Killing
His Wife's Parents.

CANTON, Ohio, August 21.-Cletus
William today wac found guilty OF mur-
der in. the first degree for the killing OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren f. Koons, Mrs
W1llaman's parents. As the jury, which
was out fifteen hours. made no recon-
mendation OF mercy. the verdict carries
with ii the death sentence.
Mr.. and Mrs. koons were killed last
April. and their nine-year-old son was
the only witness TO the tragedy. Villa
man was arrested In Chicago a few days
after the murder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-27
SERIOUS RIOT THREATENED.
Democratic Meeting Interrupted and
State Official Assaulted.

IAACRENS. y. C.. August "a serious
rot was narrowly averted at the demo-
cratic state campaign meeting yesterday.
following an assault on Attorney General
J. Fraser Lyon while he was attempting
TO address the voters.
When his assaiiants crowded on the
speakers platform Mr.. Lyon struck
Henry Wright and kicked him several
times in the chest. The excitement was
intense and for several minutes police
man stood by the attorney general with
a drawn revolver.
The trouble arose when J. r. Crews.
editor Of a Iaurens paper which has been
opposing the reelection of Mr. Lyon
Ieaped on the platform and demanded that
the attorney general read certain letters
Four friends Of Crews made rush for
Mr.. Lyon. but he met the onslaught with
closed fists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-27
JEWELS STOLEN ON SLEEPER.
Diamonds Valued at $1.5O0 Taken
others Recovered.

WICHITA, Kan. August 21.--Dis-
nonds valued at $500 were stolen
from Arthur Pauline OF Wichita yes
:erday In sleeping car on a west
hound Chicago. Rock Island and Pacific
train The jewels were taken from
Paulines pocket while he was asleep.
: YESTERDAY $1,000 and a diamond ring
which were stolen from P. l.. Azure OF
New York several days ago while on a
Rock Island train near Herington were
recovered BY railroad detectives and re-
turn<d 20 Mr.. Azure. The money and
levels we-e hidden at Mcfarland.
Esr. The th:ci readily confessed their
rifin- siae. when ne was promised
cIcms5cy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-27
Aviator Mars and Machine
Tumble Into Gravesend Bay.
PIckED UP BY TUGBoAT
Aeroplane Badly Smashed, But
lowed Ashore for Repairs.
ENGINE FAILED 100 FEET UP
Could Not Work the Planes to Safe
Landing Because Of Gusts
of. Wind.

NEW YORK. August 21.-While n.
tempting to fly his aeropiane from Sleeps
head Bay track TO Fort Hamilton this
morning Bud" Mars. the aviator, was
caught In a heavy blast OF wind and
carried out over the lower bay, where
his machine suddenly cola psed and fell
into the water, over a hundred feet be-
low. Mars was picked up by the tug
boat Hustler. The wrecked aeroplane
was taken aboard a lighter of Craven
Shoal buoy. Mars was shaken up By tho
fall
1t was shortly before o'clock when
Mars in his aeroplane arose from the
Sheephshead Bay track. and he headed for
Manhattan Beach. He rose TO the height
OF about 1000 feet. and after circling
around two or three times few 10 the
westward toward Coney Island, where
he planned to ny to Fort Hamilton.
Appeared to Collapse.
A sudden gust carried the aviator out
over Granvesend bay. where Mars lost
control of the machine ip the wind Sud-
denly II appeared TO collapse and fell into
the water. When brought ashore Mars
said he was not hurt, but that his ma
chine was wrecked.
Speaking Of his experience this morn
ing. Mars said
Il started with a big circle over Rock
away Beach and out into the ocean, ris-
ing to q height of 1900 feet. and making
good progress in the heavy northeast
wind.
Oil Pump Failed.
After had gone as far seaward as
l deemed necessary. I came about and
headed for the forts and | began TO
gradually descend till I was within 500
feet OF the water when the engine be-
gan TO miss. / turned to the oil pump
and TO my CONSERVATION found IL was
out OF order and would not work.
II did not feel any alarm AZ TO my
own safety, for l had q life preseryer
on. and in addition 1 am a good swim
mer. As the engine went out Of bus
ness / began to work the planes I'm IN
attempt TO make q safe landing, but the
wind was SO strong that the machine
began 10 drop with the greatest velocity.
and ! hit the water with an awful thump.
First Airship Rescue at Sea.
Fifteen minutes after / had fallen
and was thoroughly chilled the tus Hus-
tier. Capt Tanner. came along and picked
me up. Il asked him IL he thought he
could save the wreck of the aeroplane
and he replied that IT was the first time
ne had ever been called on for a wreck
OF an sirship and he was going 10 make
special effort. After a lot Of skiiful
maneuvring by the captain and his men
they got line under the machine, and
we started for the Atlantic Yacht Club
house. where the machine was pulled up
out OF the water. II was in very bad
shape, showing conclusively that airships
are not very good for marine sailing.
When Capt Tanner had landed me
and the machine on the dock asked him
for his bill. and he said there would be
no charge. He said he was glad To
know that he held the record for success
fully wrecking foundered airship. and
that was glory enough for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-27
MAYNARD CONTESTS PRIMARY.
Beaten by Forty-Five Votes, He
Challenges Young's Nomination.

NORFOLK, Va. August 2I.-with the
canvass OF Tuesdays democratic con-
gressional primary election complete in
all parts OF the district. William A.
Young OF Norfolk has been nominated
for the Sixty-second Congress over Rep
resentafive Harry l.. Maynard OF Ports
mouth by q majority OF IS voter on the
face Of the returns.
Mr.. Maynard. charging fraud and. ir-
reguia rites. today claimed the nomina-
tion by 500 majority, and said he would
establish this in his contest. To con-
slider the contest Col. c. Fenton Day OF
smithfieid. democratic district chairmsn.
today called the district committee to
meet in Norfolk August 81.
Mr. Young SAYS he is confident that the
same result viii he esta blished sitter q
complete Investigation Of the vote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-27
ARRESTED AS A SUSPECT.
Law Graduate Thought to Know
About Chicago Dentists Murder.

CHICAGO. H.. August "l.-Robert A.
King. twenty Eight years old. a graduate
Of the Northwestern University Law
School. and until recently employed i'm the
law office Of Edward r. Litzinger. is de-
tained at the Englewood police station
suspected Of having knowledge OF the
killing OF DIR. William r. MichaeIis. den
tist. who was shot and killed the night
Of August =
The arrest Of King was due to the fact
that soon after the murder he left
bundle containing bloodstained clothing
AZ the drug store of r. f. Schiefzer.
guard at the drug store. and late Thurs
day. when King entered and called for
the return of the bundle. he was arrested.
King denied all connection with the
case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-27
R0WDIES ABOARD TRAIN.
Terrify the Passengers, But Make No
Attempt to Rob.

DES MONIES. Iowa. August 27.-An
Iowa Central passenger train was stop
ped and boarded yesterday at Gordon.
Iowa. by fourteen intoxicated men. who
took possession Of the train and terrified
the passengers. No attempt at robbery
was made. The agent at Gordon tele-
graphed to the agent at Northwood.
When the train reached Northwood
officers boarded the coaches and drove the
men to the station platform, where a
desperate fight ensued. Three OF the mon
were captured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-27

VICTORIA. b. c.. August 27.-The Cana
dian General Methodist Conference. in ses-
sion here last night. by an overwhelming
majority declared In favor OF n basis Of
church union whereby the Methodists.
Preebyterians and Congregationalists In
the Dominion may unite under one de-
to be known as the Union
Church. The union has already been
agreed upon by the other two churches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-27
AUT0IST HALTS RUNAWAY.
Races to Cliffs Edge to Stop Horse
Dragging Man.

PITTSBCRG. Pa. August "a thrill
ing chase I'm an automobile near Kenny
wood Park last night for a runaway
horse saved O mans life.
Antonio Bazone. his leg caught in the
brake of his wagon. was being dragged
behind the animal as il dashed along a
narrow road with a sheer drop OF 100
feet on either side. when Thomas MI
gent of Braddock and a party of friends
In an automobile gave chase. Nugent.
after half-mile run. brought the animal
TO a standstin.
Bazone has broken leg and bruises.
but his recovery Is expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-27
Where Tsai Will Visit.
Freight Trains Crash; Five Dead.

ALBANY. Ga. August 2I.-Engineer
John c. Pope. on. Georgia Northern
freight train. and four negro laborers
were killed last night when fast freight
dashed into their train. standing on a
siding at Pecan City. Several negro Ia
borers were injured. When Pope jumped
he tripped and fell beneath his engine
His head was completely severed from his
body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-27
TUSKEaEE GETS BIG FUND.
Bulk of Million-Dolla Estate Be
uueathed to Institute.

NEW YORK. August T.--Ry the death
OF Mrs. Flora l.. Dotger. who died AT her
home in South Orange. n. j., yesterday
Afternoon the bulk Of her estate, esti-
mated 10 be worth $1.000.O00. will 90 to
Tuskeeee Institute. OF which Booker T.
Washington is the head. The German
Hospital Of Philadelphia receives $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-27
No Cause Known.

State Department officials expressed
themselves as being entirely ignorant OF
the reasons which prompted the Swedish
government To recall Mr.. Lagercrantz
from the Washington mission. AS far
as known, his residence here has been
without embarrassing incidents. and the
services rendered to his. country were
generally regarded as being satisfactory.
without being In any way objectiona Bile
to the United States.
The department has not been informed
officially OF the recall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-27
CHINA TO BUY WARSH|PS
PRINCE TSAI MAY PLACE
ORDERS IN AMERICA.
Friendliness for the United States
May Be Factor in Getting This
Business for Our Yards.

The purchase of a number OF battle
ships i'm the United States b. the Chi
nese government is one of the possible
results of the visit Of Prince Tsai to this
country this fall.
The prince is at the head of the Chi
nese navy. One purpose Of his visit is
to study the United States Navy, with a
view to deciding whether the Chinese
it's new navy here.
United States Is Favored.
While the Chinese government viii
probably go into the open market for
its new ships, it Is known to be favor
ably inclined 10 this country in letting
its contracts. The progressive element
in China. which now appears to be in
the ascendency. is especially friendly.
Taking ali things into consideration, it
is said that there is an excellent pros
pect of American shipbuilders securing
some large contracts from China.
Where Tsai Will Visit.
During his stay in this country Prince
Tsai will spend greater part OF MS
time in visiting shipyards, the govern
ment navy yards and other manufactur-
ers of naval material. He will also visit
the Naval Academy.
Prince Tsai sailed from Shanghai We'd
nesday, on the steamer Manchuria, di-
rect for san Francisco. where he IS
scheduled to arrive September ID. The
Navy Department will provide spe-
cial escort for the distinguished visitor.
He will visit this city in the latter part
Of September and receive many official
courtesies. including reception by the
President. 4 visit will be made to the
Naval Academy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-27
Sawmill Burned; Loss, S55O,O00

TACOMA, Wash. August 27.-Fire
about II O'Clock last night totally de-
stroyed the sawmill plant of. f. ]. Nc
Nicely e. Co. causing loss estimated at
s5Jo.ooO. Insurance partially covers the
loss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-27

STOCKHOLM. August 2I.-Herman de
Lagercrantz, the Swedish minister to the
nited states. has, 1t was announced here
today. been recalled. Mr.. De Lager
crantz was appointed in January. 1907.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-27

Minister Lagercrantz and his tvo
daughters are at present i'm Europe They
left here last June for a visit to their
home in Sweden. The Swedish legation
is established at Bar Harbor. Me-. for
the summer, with Mr.. Ekengren. secre-
tsry, in charge of affairs. The regular
office of the legation. at 262O 18TH street
in this city. is temporarily closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-27
Chance Meeting on Street.

The grim destroyer Death lent helping
hand to Cupid in rehabilitating the little
god in the. hearts of the pair. Mr.. H>cd-
lett was called to the West Virginia town
TO attend the funeral OF a sister and
passed the former Mrs. Hoodlett on the
street.
You could have knocked me down
with a feather" said the wife, explain
ing her emotions when the husband
passed. And guess he felt the same
way" she said. But neither OF us let
on We recognized the other"
This chance meeting after the long in
terval was all Dan Cupid needed. He got
busy with the husband, and soon had
him. visiting his former wife. with the
result that the fiickering embiems OF love
were rekindled and the happy reunion OF
today made possible.
The couple will live In Culpeper, Va,
where Mr. Hoodiett has recently secured
employment. -
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GET Married AGAIN
HoodIetts, After Two Years Of
Divorce, Reunited.
CHANCE STREET MEETING
Former Differences Forgotten-"Go-
ing to Try It Again."
Says Bride,

After two years Of divorce william C..
Hoodlett, tifrty-four years old, manager
OF the CuIpeper Exponent OF Cuipeper.
Va, but a former resident OF Athens,
Ohio. and hts former wife. Bertha r.
Hoodiett, thirty-one years. were remar-
ried today In this city at the parsonage
Of tho First Presbyterian Church. Rev.
Donald c. Macleod performed the cere-
mony.
I'VE have been divorced, but are going
10 try IL again. said the bride as sh.
appeared with the applicant at the mar
riage license counter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-27
sweethearts In Childhood.

The Hoodietts were boy and girl sweet
hearts ever since they can remember.
When he had reached the mature age Of
twenty years. and she had scarcely COM
pleted her sweet sixteen" they stood be-
fore a preacher at Logan, Ohio. and prom
ised everlasting love. and gave all the
usual marriage vows. -
Within year daughter was born.
Ten years later their union was again
similarly blessed.
Shortly after--th birth of the second
daughter storm clouds appeared on the
horizon. In December, 19Us. their domes-
tic difhculties had led to an application
for divorce. The decree was granted in
June, 18U0.
Mr.. Hoodiett spent the following thir-
teen months In travel The wife with her
babies, visited friends I'm several places IN
the central west and was last month in
Fairmount, W. Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-27
WEATHER.

Fair tonight and Sunday; slow
" rising temperature Sunday /;
northeast and east winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-27

The circulation of The Star,
both daily and Sunday, is greater
any other Washington newspaper.
by many thousands than that Of