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Evening star., 1911-08-31
BEGINS WORK AS TENDER,
Tug Advance Aids in Improvement,
to Providence, B. l., Harbor.

The tug Advance. the new and largest
towhoat of the Taylor feet OF this city.
which left Norfolk Saturday night for
Providence, X. l., has arrived there in
safety and has begun work as tender to
dredging machines employed in harbor
improvements there under government
contract She will stay in New England
waters until next spring and possibly
longer.
The Advance went into service last
April, and in the fivc months that have
elapsed since has spent exactly twenty
your hours at this city, her home port
having made but one visit here. After
being completed at Baltimore, tho tug,
under charter to the Coastwise Dredg-
ing Company. went to the James river
and worked there until about ten days
ago. when her charter expired. She was
then sent hunting ice-laden vessels bound
here and brought barge No. 16 into port
While here a charter for her service
at Providence was closed with the Coast
wise Dredging Company. and she at
once started for that port.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
CANOEISTS ANSWER CHARGE.
Ignorant Of Law, They Say, in Not
Having Lights on Boats.

Whitefield McKinlay, collector Of the
port OF Georgetown. has heard from
seven Of the twelve persons caught last
week operating snall boats on the upper
Potomac at night without a light, as
required by article of the act of June
Z, 1897. They PLEAD ignorance OF the law
and the collector has recommended tn
the bureau Of navigation. Department OF
Commerce and Labor, that the fines, if
any. in their cases be reduced. The
other five have not been heard from.
At the bureau of navigation IL was
stated today that the explanations OF
the seven had been received and would
be considered i'm due course of business.
probably within three or four days. but
no forecast of the probable action to be
taken could be given I'm advance The
law provides fine in such cases not ex-
ceeding $1OU
Evening star., 1911-08-31
the day and every day, including Sundays
and holidays.
Look for Good Season.

The oystermen seem to be of the op!n-
ion that the season just opening will be
a good one, as there has been but little
rain to, .freshen the water in the river
which has been breckish almost up to
this city. 1t is said that a dry summer
like the present one is one ofsthe suresi
indications that the catch will be good
and that the oysters will be In excellent
condition as soon as the water becomes
a little cool.
The oyster taking and handling industry
on the Potomac and on Chesapeake bay
and its other tributaries Is most impor-
tant to the people of Maryland and Vir-
ginia. 1t gives a livelihood to many thou
sands OF persons.
The action of the states Of Maryland
and Virginia in enacting regulations for
the protection of the oyster beds. SO that
they cannot be depleted by foolish and
Wasteful methods, and the vigilant en-.
forcement of these regulations by the
fisheries police of the two states have
done much to improve the natural oyster
beds on the Potomac. Each state main
tains several fast steamers and launches
which are used for patrol work on the
oyster grounds.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
RECOVERY THOUGHT LIKELY.
Wilbert Chester's Leg Crushed When
He Fell in Front Of Car.

Wilbert Chester. the thirteen-year- old
boy whose right leg was crushed yes
terday afternoon by a Capital Traction
car while he WAS crossing the tracks
at Indiana avenue and 1st street north
west it is thought, will recover. Sur.
eeons at the Casualty Hospital found
II necessary to amputate the crushed
leg without delay.
The accident happened in front of the
place Of business OF Thomas w. Smith
lumber dealer, and Mr.. Smith had the
boy taken to the hospital in his auto
mobile. 1t is stated that the accident
resulted from the boy slipping and
falling in front of the car. The motor
man was unable TO stop the car-in time
to prevent the inf1iction Of the injury.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
BOY SENT TO ASYLUM.
Jury of Business Men Passes on San
ity Of Julius Alexander, Colored.

Julius Alexander, colored. eleven
years old. whose sanity was the ques-
tion before the Juvenile Court yester-
day, will probably never again disturb
washington's business CIRCLES as he
did yesterday, when the jury which
heard his case was composed OF men
well known in the business world.
The jurymen were w. V. Cox. president
OF the Second National Bank; d. j.
Kaufman. Charles r. Gibson, Maurice
Spencer, Eugene Cochran, Eugene
Hannah. Louis p. Weber, Frank Wag-
ner, Henry ]. Jueneman, Milton Filius,
Edward Forrest. Fred De Nephew,
Rudolph de Zapp and William w.
Vaughan. William F. GUIDE had been
called, but was excused.
The boy had been charged originally
with stealing money. 1t appeared to
Judge Callan then that the boys mind
was weak. He was sent to the Wash
ington Asylum for observation. The
members Of the jury conducted an ex-
tensive inquiry and decided that Julius
should be sent to the Government Hos
pital for the Insane.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
MRS. OWEN I'LL AT JAIL.
Efforts Making to Drop Kidnapping
Charge Against Her.

Mrs. Letitia White Owen. held in
custody at the District Jail on a
charge of abducting Marian Bernadette
Harris. daughter of James H. Harris
OF South Washington. is reported to
be ILL., Her counsel. Edwin G. Dutton.
is making a determined effort to cause
the dropping OF the prosecution against
her because of her physical condition.
On the return of United States At
torney Wilson next week from his va
cation the proposition will be ad
varlced to him to enter a nolle pros. in
the case on Mrs. Owens personal
bond to make no effort to see the child.
Charles D. Walcott. counsel for the
father. was unable to state today just
what position Harris would take in the
matter. Should the government be
willing to drop the case 1T Is thought
Harris would be satisfied. in view of
the return of the child and the latter's
apparent happiness to be at home.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
IMPROVING A SUBURB.
Friendship Heights Building Cement
Walks Along Avenues.

Friendship Heights, Md. just across the
District line out Wisconsin avenue, Is In
the midst OF a civic Improvement wave.
cement walk four feet wide and more
than 1000 feet long is being built along
the main highway connecting the trolley
station with residences south to the fine
newly macadamixed Washington street.
This sidewalk. with those projected for
other streets in the village, will make
easy walking ior the many washington
The expense OF the walk. a very consid-
erable item. is being borne by popular
subscription.
Another Improvement at Friendship
Heights is the erectionrof g. modern build
ing for general, store purposes at the
District line, en the property owned by A.
I, Giles.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
BOWEN OUT ON BAIL.
Wife Had Caused Arrest to Prevent
Him Leaving Jurisdiction.

Michael A. Bowen furnished $1,000
bond yesterday afternoon in the District
Supreme Court, following his arrest on
the complaint of his wife, Cora NJ. Bowen,
who feared he might leave the jurisdic-
tion after she fled her suit for mainten-
ance. in which she alleged her husband
returned to this city and lived with her
several weeks without informing her he
had obtained a divorce from her in Ohio.
Dispatches from Cincinnati say that the
decree of divorce granted there to NJ.
a. Bowen of this city was yesterday set
aside pending further considcrat ton of
the case. When the case is again taken
up by the court Mrs. Bowen is expected
to be present to answer the charges of
the husbands bill of complaint.
The courts order was made on the
statement of the attorney for Mrs. Bowen
that immediate action was necessary to
protect the dover rights of Mrs. Bowen.
1t was represented to the court that prop
erty valued at about 700 was involved.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
Mrs. worts Is Returned to Husband

Mrs. Annie Wortx. her four children
and adopted child, who reached here
from Pennsylvania Monday, and were
cared for by the board OF charities be-
cause they were penniless, were sent to
Lebanon, Pa, this morning. Inspector
Boardman. acting chief of police, re-
ceived a message from Lebanon yesterday
saving the woman had left there with
her children and that her husband had
not deserted her. Mrs. Wortz was glad
to return home. She had come here
thinking she could get employment, and
that she would be better satisfied here
than she was in Pennsylvania.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
Choir Boys Return.

After spending the sumfner camping
under the direction OF Choir master Err
rest r. Winchester. the choir s,oys OF ST
Paurs Ca -hcitc Church held her first
regular mseting In the choir rsefns last
evening. The choristers seemed aHppy to
be again ''in the harness" Maily OF the
boys have sung In the choir for six years
or more cOntinuou sly.
The memberehin OF st. Pauis choir will
remain PRACTICAL the same thtss 1ear as
II WAS last. with the exception usStffa ad-
Slition OF a few neN yu3ces. Rek earsals
will commence at Srce prcChrators TO
singing the first his d rags the frst sun
day in October.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
NEW WATERWAY PROPOSED.
Engineers Inspecting Site on Eastern
Shore Of MARYLAND.

Col. w. T. Russell. u. 9. A.. in charge
Of the engineering work In the eastern
engineering division, with headquarters
at this city, and Col. Thomas i. Casey
U. s. A., in charge OF the engineering
district Of Baltimore, with Assistant En-
sineer John s. Doyle. were on the east
ern shore Of Maryland. early In the week
to inspect proposed waterway that will
connect Pocomoke sound with the Little
Annemissex river. The proposed water.
way, it is claimed, would greatly de.
pass.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
OFF ON THEIR HONEYMOON.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warning Have Gone to
Colonial Beach.

James T. Warning, a messenger in the
Post Once Department. residing at 1921
:Dth street, and Miss Mattile l.. Danforth
of 4OS 9th street southwest. who went to
Baltimore yesterday to be married. are
enjoying their honeymoon at Colonial
Beach.
In the Oriole city by Rev. Father p. C.
Gavin OF the cathedral. The couple re-
turned here late In the afternoon and
then departed for the Potomac river re-
sort.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
Rooms Robbed Of Clothing.

roomers at 414 9Th street northwest,
reported to the police last night that
their rooms were robbed yesterday during
their absence from the house. The
former lost about $50 worth OF clothing
while suit case was taken from the
latters room. II Is believed the stolen
garments were carried away in the suit
case.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
Falls, Dislocating Shoulder.

Dominic Valscay. thirty-seven years
old, OF 31B 18th street southwest, fell on
the steps in front of his house last
nigft about IL o'clock and sustained a
dislocation OF his left shoulder. He was
taken to the Emergency Hospital and
returned home after he bad received
treatment. NJ
Evening star., 1911-08-31
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENrs TONIGHT.


CoIumh.a-The Columbia Players in a
Bachelors Honeymoon" SIS pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. Sis pm
Academy-''The Cowboy and the Thief"
Sis pm.
Gsyety-Charies II. waldron's "Troca-
dero Burlesuers." s:15 pm.
Lyceum-"Miss New York. Jr.." Sis
pm.
Belasco-Masterpiece OF Motion Pic-
lures, Dante's Inferno" $50 pm.
Majestic-The Holden Players in Dora
Thorne." s:1o pm.
Casino-yaudeville and motion pictures
2:15, 3:45. 7:15 and s:45 pm.
Coemos-vaudeville and motion pictures.
] pm. to IL pm.
virsinia-Moving pictures and Illus
trated songs.
Glen Echo Park-A fairyland OF Amuse-
ments with large, new dancing pavihon.
Chevy Chase Lske-Marine Band con-
cert, followed by dancing.
Luna Park-Amusements Of all sorts,
with dancing and band concerts.
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.
Steamer st. Johns for Colonial Beach
leaves 7th street wharf at am.
Chesapeake Beach-Trains daily from
District line as per schedule in railroad
column.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
LOW infant DEATHRATE
IN NATIONAL CAPITAL
Cooperative Campaign to
Place Washington at Head
of the Cities.

A big cooperative campaign, designed
to give Washington the distinction OF
possessing the lowest infantile mortality
rate of any city in the country. will be
launched early next month.
This announcement is made by officials
of the District health department. The
leaders in the movement Viii be the
health department and George NJ. Oyster.
jr., who is operating philanthropic milk
stations in the city.
The department. it is stated, is engaged
in preparing a report on the subject OF
Washinyton's infant mortality. Data
which is being collected will be- the basis
of Recommendations later. by which the
department will endeavor to still further
reduce the death rate among infants.
Schools for Small Mothers.
Approved by the Districts health ofh-
ciais, the plan OF Mr.. oyster ito open in
connection with his milk stations schools
for little mothers, where girls fourteen
years of age and upward may be taught
how to properly care for babies, will be
put into operation next month. 1t is an
nounced.
Oflciais of the Oyster philanthropy
and Health Officer Woodward held con-
ference Yesterday with respect 10 the
time of the opening of the schools. A
tentative program has been arranged. and
it is probable that the schools will be
opened no. later than September Il.
DR.. Woodward is gratified by the SUBJ
stantial reduction which already has
been recorded this summer in the death
rate among Washington infants. 1t is
his belief that still more satisfactory re-
suits in this direction can be obtained.
The department, he said. Is making an
- A.~rx
II will cooperate with Mr.. Oyster, he
declared, in establishing the schools for
little mothers.
Mr.. oyster. who is out OF the city, re-
turned for few hours last Saturday, and
directed that preparations Tor opening the
schools be commenced.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
ANACOSTIA.

While C. G. McMullen OF 1915 7fh
street northwest was giving his horsa
water at the trough on Nichols avenue.
at Morris road. Anacostia. yesterday
afternoon. the horse became frightened
at passing car and started to rim
away. The car knocked down the horse
and Mr.. McMullen was thrown out OF
the carriage. He escaped serious injury.
Gunners Of this section of the Dis
trict. who have been looking forwa rd
to the opening of the shooting season
tomorrow. predict a noticeable shortage
of birds this year. This will be the
case in the Eastern branch at least.
they say, as up to this time very few
reedbirds. blackbirds and ortolans have
been seen.
The failure OF the wild oats crop
along the shores Is held responsible.
A regulation affecting the residents OF
Anacostia has been passed, which will
allow no hunting on the south side of
the Anacostia bridge, and in other sec
tions only on alternate days.
Announcement has been made at the
Government Hospital for the 1,-4xzs
that the usual Sunday afternoon services
held in the chapel on the grounds OF
the institution will he resumed next
Sunday. and that Rev. W. G.. Dayen-
port, rector of Emmanuel Episcopal
Church, in Anacostia, has been selected
to act as chaplain for the following
two months.
GUIDES American beauties
Evening star., 1911-08-31
Plan as Contemplated.

The plan under contemplation is to keep
the schools in operation throughout the
wear. Trained nurses will conduct the
classes, which will be held once a week
at each Of the stations 1t Is the inten-
tion to vary the programs, SO that the
work will be interesting.
much good has been accomplished by
the schools for little mothers in New
York. said DR.. Woodward today. land
washington The plan is a practical one,
and 1t will be given every assistance by
the health department
Evening star., 1911-08-31
Fire Does $40 Damage to Residence

Fire of unknown origin caused about S1O
damage last night in the house of Mrf.
Kate Baer, - NJ street northwest. The
blaze was extinguished by members Of
No. truck company.
Evening star., 1911-08-31

s The "Milk-Fed" Seal 10 Always
found on the finest chickens obtainable.
Look for ii next time, At leading deal
Advt.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
.Prefsntable Blindness.

sl 90 to Ha-pers Ferry, Charles Tow n,
summit Point, Stephenson and Winches-
.tAr. and return, Sunday. September 3
|rBaltimore and Ohio Stecial train leaves
Union station 8 a.m.-AdsI.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
| Banking Business

General Banking Business
is conducted by Union Trust Co., 18th &
H sts. Interest paid on all accounts; de-
posits subject to check. Start an account
with your surplus funds. Govt. supervision.
-<Adyt.
Evening star., 1911-08-31

The Leadcrship Of A-D Beers
is constantly maintained bccause their su-
periority Is uniform. Try case or oid
Glory" or Royal Pilsen In your home.
Phone W. 436. Abner-Drury Brewing Co.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
On North Cavstsi street.

When in the neig abo,hood of North
Capitol and p streets leave ads for lie
Star 1t store OF e. =. RichArdso1 &
| Co. This Star branch takes ads AZ tbs
regular star rates. wants. csat e
word.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
TO INVESTIGATE DEATH
OF HORSE WITH RABIES
Bureau of Animal Industry
Would Ascertain How Dis
ease Was Contracted.

Officials of the bureau of animal indus
try, Department Of Agriculture, have
been investigating the record of a horse
ridden during the recent District Ma
tional Guard encampment by First Lieut..
George NJ. Landis and First Sergt. VIII
liam Rink of the Signal Corps, which
was later seized by violent attack Of
rabies. and died yesterday afternoon at
the veterinary hspital of DR.. E. 8. Wal
mer. at 3249 Prospect avenue northwest.
Because Of the extreme rareness OF such
diseases among horses in the District,
six cases only having been reported by
the health department offic.als-in the last
ten years. the officers of the bureau have
taken "A keen interest in the case, and
are endeavoring to trace the record OF
the horse in an effort to find out the
cause OF the rabies. 1t is thought that IT
may have been bitten by mad dog OF
cat in HagerstOwn, where 1t was former
ly owned, but this could not be con-
firmed.
Landlord of 62S Pennsylvania avenue
northwest, which was bitten by a mad
dog last Saturday, will be quarantined
today at Bethesda, Md. by the bureau
and the Developments closely watched.
Horse Bit stablemen.
The horse which died at the hospital wa
Improperly of Charles Hilleary of Hillear.
& Sons. 3279 NJ street northwest and frs
showed symptoms OF the disease Tues
day. 1t bit at the, stablemen after it wa.
brought to the sable of Norman Corbir
or 12lO Ohio avenue. about three day,
ago, by Sergt Rink. and showed signs .
viciousness. At ! o'clock 1t became VIC
lent, tearing at it's own flesh. and 1t wa.
necessary TO give 1t morphine. The hors,
died at 3 o'clock.
DR.. Walmer examined the animal ant
confirmed the opinion that. the horse haa
been attacked by rabies. DR.. Huber
Young Of the animal bureau also mad,
an examination.
The horse was ridden by both Lieut.
lands and Sergt. Rink at the recent en-
campment and, according to them, CAV,
no Indications that anything was wroni
with It, Capt. Oliver C.. Terry. in com
! mand of the Signal Corps. declares tn,
horse to be very gentle under normal con
ditions
Evening star., 1911-08-31
CITY IrElra
Ben Hur.

We're Prepared TO supply Mfiiwerk
of all kinds on short notice. Machines on
premises. Rightprices. .EisingerBros. ,2iopIth
Evening star., 1911-08-31
Glen Echo Fireworks Postponed.

The fireworks scheduled as Q part Of
the entertainment at Glen Echo Park this
evening have been postponed until to-
morrow evening because of the inclem-
ent weather.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
MAY PREVENT BLINDNESS
New Regulation for Treatment
of Infants Afflicted With
Eye Inflammation.

The District Commissioners. acting
on recommendation Of Health omcer
Woodward, have approved a regulation
which is designed to reduce infantiie
blindness in the District. 1t will go
into effect September p.
Applying to persons. other than reg
istered physicians, who may be in at
tendance upon the birth OF. infants,
the regulation requires that any case
OF a newly born; child that is afflicted
with Inflammation Of the eyes shall
be reported to the health department
within six hours after the discovery OF
the trouble.
The department will investigate the
case, and. if necessary. place physi-
clans in charge. Punishment ior viola
ton of the regulation is fine not to
exceed $40, prosecutions to be brought
in the Police Court.
Preventing Blindness.
Believing that infantne blindness
may be prevented to a large exteln b.
proper treatment. the department has
decided TO regulate the situation as
thoroughly as it may be permitted to
do by law. In this respect. 1t will be
. CARRYING out a movement which al
ready has been started in number OF
cities.
arc commonly in. attendance upon the
births of infants as to the proper
method Of treating Inflammation. OF
the eyes, the department, II 1s an
nounced. Will conduct a series OF dem-
onstra t ions.r siti-la prepared "a number
OF small packages which contain a per
cent solution OF sophol and two pieces
Of gauze. sSThese are to be furnished
midwives Without cost.
The piaptis to insure infants suffer-
ing from jnfa mmation of the eyes
proper treatment by the persons in
charge. unttff the health. department has
been notidsn of the, case and physi-
clan secured.
Prefsntable Blindness.
A committee OF the New York As
sociatiof,' far the, Blind has estimated
that one-fourth OF the children an the
blind schools of the country would not
have lost their sight II they had Dee IN
properly treated when infants. Al
though Health Ofhcer Y oodsard aas
not estimated the mum her Of blind
cases in the District tfat could nave
been prevented. 4 Is his belief that the
new regulation IL preventive nc asure
that will meet with henefciai results.
The health officer today safft that
every EFFORT will be made 70 Rave the
provisions of the regulations strictly
complied with, ss.,s
According TO. DIR. Woodward. the
health depa rsment is row engaged in
compiling "a report on infantiie life In
| the District ! This VIII be made public
probably next month.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
A Mnk-Fed Chicke. Ia a Treat

n MHK.FO0 Ch1cKen II Ireut
you'll enjoy with keenest relish. Excep-
tionally tender and delicate: always fresh
killed. Look for the metal seal. At deal
ers'. Golden & Co.. wholesalers only
Advt.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
ItChing,Burning
Skin Erupti0nS.

warm bath with Cuticura soap and single
application Of Cuticurs ointment usually afford
immediate relief. permit rest and sleep and
point TO speedy and successful treatment of tor
turing, dishguring humors, ecxemas, rashes. Itch
irIgs and irritstious Of infants. children AMI
aduts. when all else fails. Cuticura soap and
Cuficura mept also most valuable in pre-
serving. purifying and besutifying the skir,
scalp. eair and hands: for shaving. shsmpcoinS
and sansfive cleansing. as we'll as for efery
purpose Of the toi.s<, bath and nursery.
Evening star., 1911-08-31

Consult Sha6er, 14th and Eye Sts.,
about decorations for fall weddings
Advt.
Evening star., 1911-08-31

For Y0ur Convenience
the Manhattan Laundry has opened q
downtown ONCE at I'D 1Ith street NV.
Evening star., 1911-08-31

Money to loan at and 6ec on real estate
Frank r. Rawlings Co., 1923 n. Y. ave-
Advt.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
A Nerve Tonic

A Nerve Tonic
Horsford's Acid Phosphate
Recommended for relief of Insomnia. i'm
paired nerve force and fatigue.-Adyt.
Evening star., 1911-08-31

No Precauti0n In Neglected
TO insure absolute perfection in Heurich's
Beers. Brewed from choicest materials.
strictly pure. fully matured. . dog. Maer-
zen or Senate. S1.15: . doz. Lager. $50!
bottle rebate. SOC For case phone w. 1901
Evening star., 1911-08-31

Individual Brick Ice Cream, Three
fsvors, cut ready to serve. $l~35 gal
Water ices and sherbets. $1.0o gal. c. II.
Reisingers. 2S5 G st. NV. Phone NJ. 1851.
Evening star., 1911-08-31

Building Plans Go Free With Our
humber sales Frank Libbey & Co.
Evening star., 1911-08-31

Oliver Twist, Va. Q, F & q.
Evening star., 1911-08-31

Old Criteri0s Rye,
el.0o full quart: q universal favorito
Prompt deliveries up to 1880 pm. Phone
Main 3644. All brands Of whistles and
cigars. John T. Crowley. s31 14th st nv.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
SarsaparilIa i. q Deiiciou. Drink

when properly made You get an ideal hevs
erage when you order Perfection Sarsa-
parilla- Made with distilled water. Az gro.
GERS or phone Arlington Bottling Co., W. 81
Evening star., 1911-08-31

Corn on cob. Nd. zoos Pa. ave.. $40 9th.