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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
SCOUT PUTRID FISH STORY.
Health Department Officials Deny
Reports of Sales.

Charges that putrid fish are taken from
the Potomac river and peddled by negroes
have not been filed with the health de-
partment. Oficials of the department, as
well as members Of the harbor police,
scout the story that any such practice II
being INDUCED in.
Regular inspections Of the fish stands
and Of the wharves where fish are deliv-
cred are made. no conditions having re-
Gently been found. 1t was stated. that
would bear out the charges.
According to the report Of the health
department for the week ending July Is.
barrel OF butterfish was condemned. 2
punches Of catfish, bunch of founders.
1 bunch Of perch and carp while out OF
800 barrels Of crabs inspected only 60
were condemned.
There is not at any time a sufficient
quantity of dead fish floating on the river
to make possible the collection and sale
OF them to any extent. while, II the prac-
tice had been followed at all. protests
would have been received from regular
fish dealers. assert health department
officials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21

Harrison Ward Goes to Reform
School for Seven Years,

Harrison Ward. fourteen years old, of
1011 4th street northwest, was commit
ted to the reform school until he attains
his majority by Judge De Lacy in the
Juvenile Court yesterday afternoon for
the theft of four newspapers from resi-
dences in the locality of the Bond build
ing several mornings ago.
Special Officer Theron Thompson, on
the lookout for newspaper thieves. arrest
ed the boy. At first young Ward denied
the theft, explaining he purchased the
papers. He later confessed and entered
a plea Of guilty when arraigned. The
youngster had been before Judge De Lacy
before on similar charges, and on each
term. In committing the boy to the re-
form school the court remarked that he
proposed to deal severely with Juvenile
newspaper thieves brought before him in
the future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE CHANGES
Inspector Poundstone Announces
Some New Appointments.

Changes and appointments In the light
house service are announced by Inspector
Poundstone. as follows: William H.
Rowe. formerly in charge Of Bush Bluff
light vessel appointed assistant keeper
at Craney Island light station, Virginia,
in place Of Charles Vette. resigned
Ernest L. Kneiningham of Virginia, ap-
pointed laborer in charge of Parrot Is
land light, Virginia. recently established.
John Garrett Of Virginia. appointed Ia
borer in charge Of Beabors Point light,
Virginia. recently established by the de-
partment.
Oscar Muir Of North Carolina, ap-
pointed laborer in charge of Pantego
creek and Woodstock Point lights, North
Carolina, in place Of James H. Cove,
resigned.
A notice to mariners regarding changes
in aids to navigation in the waters of the
fifth district also has been issued from
the Office Of Inspector Poundstone, as
follows:
Maryland-Patapsco river: Spring Gar
ded dredged channel, Spring Garden chan
mel buoy, IA, spar, replaced July Is; found
missing.
Virginia-Seacoast: False cape gas and
whistling buoy. No. 4. reported extin-
guished, July 10; Will be reighted as
soon as practicable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
Hands WOULD
Burn Like Fire
Could Lay Pin in Cracks. Four
Long Years of Eczema. ONLY
Relief in Scratching. Used
One Set of Cuticura Remedies.
Hands Entirely Well.

IT can truthfully say Cuticura Remedies have
cured me Of four long years of eczema About
four years ago noticed some little pimplcs
coming on my little finger. and not giving II anv
attention IL soon became worse and spread all
orer my hands. II would have them in water
for long time they would burn like fire and
large cracks would come could lay pin In
them. After using all the salyes I could think
of went TO three different doctors but all did
me no good. The only relief got was scratch
ing.
80 after hearing so much about the wonder
ful Cuticura Remedies purchased one complete
set. and after using them three days my hands
were much better. Today my hands are en-
tirely well. one set being all I used" (Signcd)
Miss Eta Nsrber. R. r. d. 2. Spring Lake
Mich. Sept. %. 1910.
No stronger evidence than this could lie given
of the success and economy Of the Cuticura
Remedies in the treatment of torturing. dishg-
uring huniors Of the skin. single hot bath
with Cuticura Soap and gentle amounting with
Cuticura Ointment often sufficient to afford
immediate relief in the most distressing cases
and permit rest and sleep when all else fails
Cuticura Soap and Ointment equally effect.
I've In preserving, purifying and identifying the
skin. scalp. hair and hands.
Although Cuticura Soap csc, and Cuticura
Ointment t50c) sold throughout the world
a liberal sample of each, with SIP. book on the
skin and scalp. will be mailed free on applica
tion to Potter Drug & Chem. Corp, Dept 2B
Reston, Mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
BOY BABY ABANDONED.
Four Month old Infant a Gift to
No. 4 Police Precinct.

The crying Of a baby in rear Of the
fourth precinct police station last night
was investigated by Policeman Davis. He
found a boy, about four months old. lying
in the alley against a fence. He took
the baby into the station house.
What shall we name it," inquired one
of the policemen. Others made sugges-
| lions Of names appropriate for boy. but
Lieut.. Father. in command OF the pre-
cinct, declared the naming Of the baby
would not be permitted at that time and
that the child would be turned over to a
District nurse
Mrs. Sarah Byrd Of 321 G street south
west. District nurse, took the infant
to her home and will care for 1t tenn
porarily.
A question which is puzzling the police
is whether or not the child Is white or
colored. 1t is very light. but the features
are in some respects indicative OF negro
blood.
The child was dressed entirely In white,
the clothing being Of good material. 1t
has blue eyes and straight light brown
hair.
card was tied about the child's body.
on one side was Mrs. Henry Buys, Sodus
Point, N. Y" On the other side was
''St. Cloud"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
TO SUPPLY ALL NEEDS
WEST Of ROCK CREEK
Georgetown GasIight Company
Planning Big Plant Near
Chain Bridge.

Under deeds which have just been
placed on record. the Georgetown Gas
light Company has acquired title to a
tract OF 40 acres of land lying along the
Potomac river near the Chain bridge, and
plans are now in course of preparation
for the construction of q new and modern
gas-producing plant which will be OF suf-
f1cient capacity to meet not only the com
pany's present-day needs, but to supply
all consumers, no matter how large may
become the population in the territory
lying west OF Rock creek.
Site Known as Low Grounds.
The site of the new gas plant is In
what is known as Low Grounds. long,
narrow strip Of land between the Chesa-
peake and Ohio canal and the river. For
some time before the purchase was con-
summated. the Georgetown company had
a staff Of engineers in the field to deter
mine the feasibility of building new
plant on the site, and it was only after
a report had been received that the
danger Of freshets could be overcome that
the transaction was completed.
According to a statement made this
morning by President Robert Weaver Of
the Georgetown Gas Light Company, the
task Of constructing the new plant will
not be begun much before next July, but
IL IS expected the work can be finished
and the plant placed in operation within
six months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
ANAC0sTIA.

To request the druggists Of Anacostia
to close their places of business Sundays
and not request stores that sell minor
articles to close would be an injustice to
the druggists, the Brotherhood of the
Anacostia Methodist Episcopal Church de-
cided at a meeting held last evening for
the purpose Of giving consideration to
the petition now being circulated, under
the auspices of the Brotherhood of St.
Andrew of Emmanuel Church here. The
matter was thoroughly discussed by the
members present. 1t was shown that
any number Of cigar. grocery and other
stores, as we'll as drug stores. kept open
Sunday. Rev. Samuel w. Grafflin, pastor
of the church, said that it might be we'll
to request the District to prevent the col
lection Of ashes Sundays. and gave an
instance where he was annoyed during
his preaching Sunday morning by the ash
collector removing ashes from his home
Mr.. Graff1in also said he did not want the
position OF the men OF the parish misun-
derstood and suggested that a campaign
be made for the closing of all stores Sum-
day. To that end committee will be ap-
pointed in the near future to confer with
a like committee from the Brotherhood Of
st. Andrew, to draw UP petition re-
questing all stores in Anacostia to close
Sundays.
The fire engine companies Of this sec
ton were called out yesterday afternoon
to extinguish a blaze that was beginning
to gain Roadway in the two-story frame
dwelling on Alabama avenue, Garfield, D.
c.. occupied by Benjamin Archer and
owned by Annie Morrow. The flremen
were successful, checking the flames after
damage to the extent Of about $50 had
been done. "A defective stove was the
cause of the blaze.
Policeman Ernest NJ. Brooks OF the
eleventh precinct yesterday found Carroll
Calston Of 1908 18th street northwest,
who has been missing from his home for
some time and was wanted for incorrigt-
bility. The boy was taken to the station
and afterward returned to his home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
DREDGING MACHINE REPAIRED
The Roland Now at Work at Dock
at Alexandria.

The dredging machine Roland, which
was purchased by the Potomac Sand and
Gravel Company Of this city. at the sale
Of the property when the Alexandria firm
owning it was dissolved, has been given
a thorough overhauling by its new own
ers and has been placed in service. It is
employed in dock-dredging work at Alex
andria and after 1t completes its con-
tracts there 1t will be brought to this city
for harbor improvement work.
The tug George W. Pride, Capt Kintz.
is doing duty as tender to the dredge
while it is employed on the Alexandria
work. The Roland has been put in thor
ough order for service and is doing eff
cient work. With the placing in service
of the Potomac Sand Company's dredge
there are two dock-dredging machines
owned here available for dredging work.
The other machine. which belongs to
John Miller & Co.. is employed in bank
ing work about the portion Of the Eastern
branch flats that are to be reclaimed dur
ins the dredging operations about to be
started.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
G.. A. R, ENCAMPMENT PLANS.
Special Train Will Garry Veterans
to Rochester.

General orders in reference to the forty
fifth annual encampment Of the Grand
Army of the Republic have been issued by
George c. Ross commander of the De-
partment Of the Potomac. The encamp-
ment will be held in Rochester. n. 7,
August q to 26.
A special train will leave the Union sta
tion here at no o'clock Sunday morning.
August 20. and will arrive In Rochester
at 40 o'clock that evening.
The round-trip tickets to Rochester will
be sold at $14.05.
A meeting of the department council Of
administration will be held Thursday
evening, August 8, at o'clock.
There will be meeting of those entitled
to vote in the encampment from the de-
partment in department headquarters at
Rochester Tuesday, August @, at 3
o'clock pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
IN CONDUIT
IS CAUSED BY GAS
Buildings Shaken and People
on Uptown Streets Given
Severe Fright.

Thirteen manhole coverings Of a conduit
Of the Potomac Electric Power Company
in the vicinity Of New York avenue
streets northwest were hurled high
into the air this morning shortly after
6 o'clock. There was a succession
OF loud explosions, accompanied by force
sufficient to shake some Of the buildings
The reports were heard squares distant
and many anxious inquiries were made
as to the cause. Some persons feared
there had been an earthquake, while 9th.
ers thought there had been a boiler ex-
plosion In one OF the large buildings
in the business section Of the city.
Hurled High in Air.
It is claimed that one or more of the
coverings went as high as fifty feet One
Of them struck the stone coping at the
third story Of the Homo Life building, al
18th and q streets, breaking a small
piece OF the stone and then demolishing
one Of the large windows
The explosion, it is stated, resulted
from an accumulation Of illuminating
gas In the conduit. When the gas was
1gntted the explosion occurred and vents
were found at the several manholes.
The asphalt pavement was not cracked,
and only five Of the thirteen coverings
were broken. Pieces Of the broken
covering of the manhole at New York
avenue and 18th street were blown
against the big globe on the electric
light pole. completely demolishing it.
The police of the first precinct made
an investigation. and were told that an
unidentified pedestrian was struck by a
piece on the arm and slightly injured.
Few People in Street.
There were not many pedestrians in
the vicinity Of New York avenue and
18th street when the explosion occurred.
but those who were at the street car
transfer station were badly frightened.
A stray dog was so thoroughly fright
ened that 1t ran west in the direction
Of the White House, making as much
noise as it could. Workmen in the en-
ploy of the Potomac Electric Power
Company put red flags on the openings
to warn pedestrians of the danger.
Later in the day the damage was re-
paired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
POWER sL00P TO BE PAINTED.
The Dart Put on Marine Railway
at Regan's.

The auxiliary power sloop Dart, belong
ing to Capt. Ned Clary of this city, which
was out on the marine railway at Regan's
boatyard for attention to her hull and
for cleaning and painting, has been COM
pleted and launched. Later in the week.
or early next week. Capt. Clary, with his
wife. will leave here on a cruise of sew
eral days down river.
The power launch May F.. belonging to
Capt. Billy Fishmann of ST. Marys
county. Nd, which was out on the
marine railway at Benefits boatyard for
a general overhauling Of hull, has been
completed and returned to St Clements
bay. her owners headquarters. for pleas
ure cruising work on the river
The power boat Carlaoa, belonging to O.
c. Ketcham and brother. which has just
returned from trip to the lower river,
is out on Regan's railway for cleaning
and painting, in preparation for a long
cruise. The little launch Mildred, one OF
the local feet of pleasure craft, is also
opt on the railway with the Canaoa, for
attention TO hull and for cleaning and
painting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
WANTS TO SEE HIS BOY.
George F. 0rmsby Files Motion Pro.
viding for Child's Visit.

George F. Ormsby. a lawyer. recently
adjudged insane. whose motion for new
trial will be argued next Wednesday be-
fore Justice Wright, wants his four-year-
old son. Woodbury. G. Ormsby, to visit
him at the Government Hospital for the
Insane.
In the order Of the court awarding the
child's custody to the divorced wife of
Ornsby provision was made for the
father to visit the child. Since the in
generation of the father he has had no
opportunity to see his boy. Ormsby ap-
peared before Justice Wright yesterday
and asked new writ of habeas corpus
against his former wife. The court de-
clined to issue the requested writ, but al
lowed the father to file a motion to have
the child visit him.
Notice Of this motion will be served
on Mrs Amy Law Ormsby, and the mat
ter will be heard by Justice Wright next
Wednesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
WANTS TO RAISE RATES.
Railway Company Proposes Increase
Between Washington and Richmond.

The Washington Southern railway has
appealed to the interstate commerce COM
mission for relief from the condition
which permits passengers to ride between
Richmond and Washington at less than
the through rate by paying a new fare
at Alexandria. The question was dis
cussed before the fourth section board
Of the commission yesterday afternoon
and the report of that body will doubtless
be in the hands Of Chairman Clements
within a few days.
The railway company wishes to increase
it's fare across the Potomac from 20
cents to so cents. The Virginia corpora
ton commission allows it to charge 21s
cents mile between Richmond and Alex
,andria, or $27O, and by paying new
fare across the Potomac the passenger
may ride from the Virginia capital city
to the National Capital for $3.50. when
the through rate fixed by the railroad
Is $3.50. The railroad hopes for a de-
cision by the commission whereby 1t will
be able to make up 80 cents Of the 60
cents lost when passengers buy two
tickets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
Personal to River Men.

Capt Stephen Self. master Of the tug
Walter F. Meade OF the fleet Of the CO.
lumbia Granite and Dredging Company,
was taken seriously Ill aboard his tug
yesterday morning, and for a time it was
thought he would have to go TO a hospi-
tai for treatment. Under medical atten-
ton he revived, however, and was able to
return to duty this morning.
Capt Henry Davis. jr., master of the
Taylor tug Capt. Toby, has been trans
ferred temporarily to the command OF the
tug d. NJ. Key. while the Toby Is I'M
dergoing an overhauling.
Capt. George Conway, master of the
schooner Mabel and Ruth, left yesterday
afternoon for Bethel. Del. to spend q few
days with his family while his vessel is
discharging lumber here
Capt. William Stanford, we'll known
here as master of the bugeye John Bran
ford, is here in command of the large
buseye Kathleen of Colonial Beach, Va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
DIES ON RAILROAD TRAIN.
South Carolina Man Was on Way to
Baltimore HOSPITAL.

Lawrence E. Owens. forty-two years
old, a merchant OF Winnsboro, S. c..
died suddenly this morning while on
train of the Southern railway between
Charlottesville. Va, and this city.
Death was due to heart trouble. DR..
Samuel Linsie, his attending physician,
was on the way to Johns Hopkins Uni
versity Hospital. Baltimore, with Mr..
Owens at the time.
Owens body was brought to this city
and taken to Lees undertaking estab-
lishment, 332 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest. The coroner made an in
vestigation and gave a certificate Of
death from natural causes.
Relatives of the deceased were mott
fed of his death. The body was pre-
pared for shipment to Winnsboro DR.
Linsie will accompany it there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
Mrs. Walker Improved.

The condition Of Mrs. Mary E. c. Wal
ker, the Washington school teacher who
was seriously injured in the wreck Of
the Federal express at Bridgeport. Conn.,,
is slightly improved. according to in
formation received by her relatives in
this city today. Owing to the nature Of
the injury, a severe blow at the base Of
the brain, it may be several days before
it can be determined whether she is out
Of danger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
SALES OF REALTY.
Two Farms in Loudoun County, Va,
Transferred-Club Organized.

Special Correspondence OF The Star.
LEESBURG. Va, July u. 1911.
W. D. Robertson has sold Glenburnie
his farm near Leesburg, to q Washing.
ton. D. c.. resident named Scott. The
farm was owned for a number of years
by Levi White, who sold 1t q few years
ago to Maj. D. W. Lynn, from whom Mr..
Robertson purchased 1t.
w. r. Sagle has sold q farm neal
Salem Church. containing 40 acres, to
W. L. Potts Of near Purcellville.
The Blue Ridge Farmers Club was or
ganized July Is at the home Of c. A
Baher near Purcellville. Otis Williams
was elected president. DR.. j. r. Hum.
phrey, vice president, and F. H. James
jr., secretary and treasurer.
Work has been begun on the erection
Of an Episcopal chapel at Purcellville. The
structure will cost about 5000, and Is
expected to be completed by November L
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
Funeral of Robert L. Simpson.

Requiem mass will be celebrated at St.
Johns Church, Frederick, Nd, at 8
o'clock tomorrow morning for Robert L..
Simpson, former merchant in this city.
who died at his home at Braddock
Heights. Nd. yesterday morning. James
c., C. A. and w. A. Simpson. brothers Of
the deceased, and Mrs. E. A. Hunt, sis
ter. have gone to Frederick to attend
the funeral. The deceased was forty
seven years old. He was a native Of
Charles county, Nd. but had resided in
this city most Of his life prior to two
years ago, when he retired from the
dairy business and went to Braddock
HEIGHTS with his wife and child to live.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
Endorsed for Vice President.

The Endorsement of former Representa-
tive John M. Morehead Of North Caro-
lima as republican nominee for Vice Pres
ident by the Young Mems Republican
Club was commended by the local mem
bers Of the administration republican
clubs Of the United States, a colored or
ganization, at a meeting last night. Pres
ident James w. Poe presided. and F. E
jackson was secretary The president
announced two changes in members OF
the national committee, w. G. Young
becoming the Virginia member, and H
II. Winters the West Virginia member.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
Laying New Mains.

At the present time the company has
men at work laying new mains through
the settlements along Conduit road. and
these mains are now sufficiently near the
site of the new plant to make it COM
paratively easy matter to complete the
final link OF piping and to connect the
large supply mains to the storage tanks
on the Chain bridge site.
w. W. Randolph of New York, recog-
nized in the United States as an author
ity on engineering problems, is preparing
the plans for the new gas plant. Trans
fer Of the 14O-acre tract to the George
town company was made by S. Duncan
Bradley, who exercised an option yester-
day in purchasing the property from
George S. and Clara F. Grandy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
ASKS TELEGRAPHER'S ARREST
Maj. Sylvester Sends Cards to Police
Chiefs in PRINCIPAL Cities

MAJ. Sylvester has mailed 1000 H.
Illustrated cards to the police officials Of
cities In all parts Of the United States
and Canada asking for the arrest Of
Thomas Wynn. former telegrapher in
the employ Of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company. who is wanted here to
answer charge of forgery and con-
spiracy.
Wynn Is one Of several defendants
charged with having entered into a con-
spiracy to rob the telegraph company
by means Of forged money orders.
It is stated in the circular that Wynn
was known in this city as A. P. Murphy,
and that while in Buffalo. N. Y. this
month he was known as Van Derver
No reward is offered for his arrest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
Building Association Methods.

An address on the methods Of French
building associations was delivered by
DR.. Charles Pranard Of the French min
istry of labor last evening at the Orien-
tai Building Association, 9Th and F
streets northwest, before members OF the
Building Association Council of the Dis
trict of Columbia. The building Of cheap
but healthful and substantial houses for
the working classes of France. he stated,
was being encouraged. DR.. Pranard is to
speak at the national convention Of the
Building and Loan Associations, to be
held in Grand Rapids, Mich, August 2
and 8.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-21
HORSES KICK FATAL.
George Mason Dies at Emergency
HOSPITAL of Dislocated Spine,

George Mason. colored. forty nine
years of age. Of 243 c street south
west died this morning at the Elmer
gency Hospital as the result of a dis
located spine.
Mason was working at 307 c street
northwest last Tuesday afternoon when
he was kicked in the back by a horse.
He was unconscious when removed to
the hospital. His condition grew rap
idly worse and death occurred at 4
o'clock this morning.