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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
Would Decline Payment.

THE roadway In this street, with the
exception of few holes and slight de-
preston due to improper filling after ex-
cavation for the purpose of laying con-
Quits in this street, is in infinitely bet
ter condition than many streets of the
city where the traffic is many times
greater than ON this particular street.
which you propose to resurface, and
minor repairs is all that is needed.
Further, the act Of Congress seeking
to fix the charge for paving or resurfac-
ing streets upon the individual owners
of property abutting such street is IL
legal, for the reason that the title to said
streets rests wholly in the United states
and the individual property owner has
no more right to the street or roadway
on which his property Is located than
any other citizen of the United States,
and II is the taking of property of the
citizen without due process of law.
FINALLY, should you conclude to carr.
the order of your 'so-called' board into
effect and resurface this street, and levy
an assessment pursuant to said act Of
Congress and order of your 'so-called
board. I would decline to pay same and
contest the matter in the court. for the
reason that your board IS Illegally con-
stituted and l must decline to respect
any order emanating from said Com
missioners as board. since the judgment
Of custer has been entered against one
Of your members"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
U. S. PAYS ITSELF 81, 200. u.
Sum Given for Stamps to Ship Gold
BY Parcel Post.

NEW YORK, August 1.-The United
States government paid itself $1,000. L.
today for postage stamps to bring sixty
tons OF gold from Philadelphia to New
York The postage charge was paid by
the Treasury Department to the Pos,
Office Department
On account of the expectation of vast
sums OF gold to Europe recently the
supply here was running low. and RI.
Treasury Department called on the Phila.
delphia mint for $3O.OOO.OOO It was sen,
by parcel post at the straight rate OF
for each additional pound It took three
postal cars to haul the load and twenty
wagons, guarded by hundreds of police.
men. to transfer 1t from the railroad sta.
ton to the subtreasury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
WEST POINT STABLES BURN.
Artillery Horses Stampede When
Freed From Building.

WEST POINT, N Y, August Fire
destroyed section of the stables of the
military academy here tonight, entailing
a loss Of $4,000.
One hundred and eighteen artillery
horses, which were taken from the burn
ing building, later stampeded. Some
ran down the railroad track, where they
held up trains. Others fell over the en-
bankment. breaking legs. One jumped
through an occupied automobile, badly
injuring Mrs. ]. l.. Hicks, wife of the
local postmaster, and Miss Marion Hagar.
in the car with her.
The horses tonight were running wild
across country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
LARGER MILITIA COMPANIES.
To Be Brought Up to Strength in
Regular Army.

A small but general increase in the en-
listed strength Of every infantry, caval-
~ and engineer company Of the militia
has been ordered in circular No. II
Issued from the Division Of militia af-
fairs by Brig. Gen. A. L. Mills
This modifes general orders No. 81
of this year so as to Ak the minimum
enlisted strength of these companies at
sixty-tive. an increase of seven over the
existing company strength The purpose
is to make the militia companies conform
to the regular army organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
SEES PROPHECY FULFILLED.
Prof. Griggs Says I'VE Live in Clos
ing DAYS of the Earth's History"

Prof. Frederick Griggs. head of the edu-
icational department of the Seventh-day
Adpentists denomination in North Ameri-
ca. delivered an address at the church
in Takoma Park yesterday on the fulfill
ment of the prophecy in Revelation, lis.
in the desire to make timely comment on
what he called 1.-The anger among the ma
lions of Europe .
He quoted: And the nations were an
CRY, anu Thy wrath is come and the
time of the dead. that they should be
judged, and that Thou shouldest give re-
ward unto thy servants, the prophets, and
to the saints, and them that fear Thy
name. small and great, and shouldst
destroy them which destroy the earth -
This prophecy was given 1900 years
ago" Prof. Griggs said, land was to be
fulfilled just before a second return of
Christ.
We live in the very closing days of the
earth's history. While other men and
nations are putting trust in the forces
of the sword, the children OF God should
put trust in the force and power Of God .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
NEWSPAPER OWNER TARGET.
Home of S. G. Mcclure of Youngs
town, Ohio, Dynamited.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, August 1.-The
home of S. G. Mcclure, owner and pub
Usher of the Youngstown Telegram, was
dynamited at midnight Friday night. The
damage to the house was not great, and
no one was injured. There is no clue to
the dynamtters.
The Telegram has been active in fur
tlerjne the dry cause and in demanding
a reorganization in the Youngstown po-
lice department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
ARMY NAVY.
Army Orders.

First Lieut.. Olan c. Aleshire. 18th
Cavalry, is relieved from duty at Fort
Crook, Neb., and will join his troop.
Capt. Hugh A. Drum, 23d Infantry.
will proceed to Fort Leavenworth,
Kan, for duty at the Army Service
Schools.
Sergt Henry Rice. Troop A, 9th Cav
airy, is placed upon the retired list and
will repair to his home.
Maj. Thomas @. Donaldson. 14th Cav
airy, will proceed to New York city for
duty.
Regimental Sergt. Maj. Harry Will
hart. 10th Infantry. is placed upon the
retired list and will repair to his home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
H1LLEs SEES G. o. P. VICTORY.
Republican Year. in New York, He
Predicts Election Changes

Charles D. Hilles, former secretary r,
President Taft, and a leader In the ma
tional councils of the republican marty.
thinks that this is a republican year in
New York state. He said SO on his ar
rival in Washington last night. predicting
that the majority in Congress from New
York, following the election this fall, will
be republicans.
But things are pretty dark in New
York these days." said Mr. HiIles ITS
like a city in mourning, with the stock
exchange closed, big commercial houses
failing, and a war impending, the dire
results of which no man can estimate
There is less political talk there than
usual
Mr. Hilles said he WAS in Washington
merely to consult with a couple of
friends, and that there was no political
Importance In his visit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
CHILDREN DISCOVER MURDER
Find Body of Strangled Woman ir
Unoccupied Flat.

NEW YORK, August 1.-The body of a
well dressed young woman was found
by children today beneath a heap OF
clothing and a mattress in an unoccupied
fiat on East 10th street. A towel by
which the woman had apparently been
strangled was still wrapped tight about
her neck. The police began a search for
two men who rented the fiat two weeks
ago and were heard by neishhors NOV
ing about the premises late THURSDAY
night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
ANTI-WAR STRIKE DELAYED.
Socialist Congress in Paris Is Indefi-
nitely Postponed.

NEW YORK, August 1.-The indefinite
postponement of the international So
cialist congress. which was to be held
in Paris August 8 to consider an in
ternational anti-war strike, was an
nounced in cable message from Paris
received here today. Victor Berger, for
mer socialist representative; former
Mayor Emil Seidel of Milwaukee, and
former Mayor George r. Lunn of
Schenectady were to have left next Tues
day to attend the Congress.
Morris Hiluuitt, secretary of the inter
national socialist bureau, had just sail
ed on the Oceanic for the congress when
the cablegram arrived. He was recalled
before the Oceanic cleared the harbor and
returned on tug.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
ASSASSIN IS ABNORMAL.
Slayer of NJ. Jaures in France Deem.
ed IRRESPONSIBLE.

PARIS, August 1.-Alienists who to-
day examined Raoul william, the assas-
sin of NJ. Jaures, the socialist leader,
declared him abnormal mentally and
partially, at least, irresponsible. The
miners of Abb. a town in Nj. Jaures'
constituency. ceased work today as q
mark of respect to his memory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
AUsTRIANS GOING HOME.
Many Thousands in United States
ELIGIBLE for Army Service.

PHILADELPHIA, August 1.-The no
tice of the general mobilization of the
Austrian army was received by the
Austrian consul here today and he i'm
mediately issued instructions to those
of his countrymen who desire to re-
turn home.
In eastern Pennsylvania. the district
over which the local consulate holds
jurisdiction. there are between 10000
and 10000 men who are eligible to
service in the Austro- Hungarian army
and navy. The transportation of those
who wish to return to that country
rests entirely with the consul general
at New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
PACIFIC STEAMERS HALTED.
German Vessels Get Orders Not to
Sail at Present.

SEATTLE. WASH, August 1.-The Ham
burg-American steamer Sa1onia at Ia
coma and the German steamer Steinbek,
loading at Bellingham, have been ordered
not to sail. The Kosmos liner Setos,
bound from Puget sound for Australia
with lumber, will be ordered by wireless
to take shelter at Honolulu. The Kosmos
liner Alexandria. bound north from
Puntas Arenda, probably will put into
San Pedro.
The United States army transport Dix,
due to sail from Seattle for Honolulu at
noon today. was ordered to walt until
next Tuesday to carry 1000 tons of bay
which was to have been conveyed to
Manila for the American government by
the Saxonia-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
HAMLIN SUMMONED HERE.
Assistant Treasury Head Called to
Attend Conference.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, August l.
Charles s. Hamlin, assistant secretary
of the Treasury. who recently was ap-
pointed member of the federal reserve
board, was summoned hurriedly to Wash
ington from his summer home today. He
left here after arranging to have spe-
cial train ready at Boston. He is said to
have been called to attend conference
to be held in Washington at 7:3O o'clock
tomorrow morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
Vanderlip Makes Statement.

To give assurance that the steps taken
would amply meet the needs of the situa-
ton. and that there. was no occasion for
apprehension, the following statement
vas made tonight by Frank A. Wander
lip. president of the National City Bank
The action of the New York Currency
association in getting all the machinery
reSdy for the issue OF additional bank
notes should give assurance that there
will be no lack of an ample circulating
medium. 1t is now possible to create a
considerable amount of additional cur
rcrcy that is absolutely secure and in
"Xactly the same form as the present ma
'ionai bank notes. 1t is obvious that in
the present disorganized fina ncial situa-
ion in Europe the demand for any addi-
Honal circulation must be met from with
IN ourselves.
This law offers perfectly sound
method of converting assets into circu-
lating notes. There need be little fear
therefore of any repetition of conditions
Of 1907. when there was so much distress
through the inability OF banks to supply
circulating medium. The banks of
the country under this law may take out
s50o,0OO.OOO additional national bank
notes There is no probability that any
thing Ike that amount will be needed.
or could be used, but the banks are in a
position to make their assets liquid and
to meet demands upon them in a per-
fectly satisfactory manner by increas-
ing their national bank notes under the
provisions of this act
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
Gives Expanding Currency.

The act provides true expanding
currency, and 1t Is most fortunate under
all existing conditions that 1t is availa Bile
for the national banking institutions of
the country.
The Treasury is cooperating In every
way possible. II has been forehauded In
printing these notes in advance, so that
they are Immediately available and the
door is open for the creation Of any rea-
sonable amount of perfectly sound cur
rency TO meet whatever legitimate de-
mands there may be for a circulating
medium.
Always. at this crop moving season,
there IL a demand FOR large amount Of
additional circulation, and 1t is not prob
able that under the serious strain that
the European situation has put upon us
that there may lie more than an ordinary
demand for money for circulation and
while the financial condition of the coun-
try IL sound and pre-eminentiv strong i'll
the world today, nevertheless II has been
deemed wise to get effective machinery
ready to meet any eventualites that
may arise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
One Point Undecided.

None of the bankers would discuss the
chances of the issuance of clearing house
certificates in addition to emergency cur
rency. 1t was learned that no final deci-
sion had been rachel on this point The
result will hinge upon the necessities of
the situation as presented In the near
future.
Fraucis l.. Hire. president of the First
National Bank. and William Woodward,
president of the Hanover National Bank
Will act MS the representatives of the
New York bankers at Mondays confer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
ELECTROCUTED AT WORK.
John Lumley Meets Death at Win.
chester, Va.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
WINCHESTER, Va. August John
Lumley. construction foreman for the
Northern Virginia Power Company, was
electrocuted in Main street late this after
noon by coming in contact with high
tension electric light wire. Mr.. Lumley
was on a repairing job when his head
touched a bare wire. He fell to the side
walk through a mass Of other wires. and
was killed instantly. He was fifty-three
years Of age and was from Durham.
N. c.. His wife and one daughter sur
vive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
Test Was Anticipated.

That the legality of the Borland amend
ment would be tested in court has been
anticipated by the Commissioners. The
street resurfacin-. program calls for an
expenditure of about 100000. In the case
of every thoroughfare slated for improve
ment protests have been received on the
ground that repairs are not needed at
this time
Mr.. Heiskell's protest followed receipt
by him of notice from the Commission
ers to the effect that they had ordered
resurfacing of the roadway of 21st street
between New Hampshire and Massachu-
sets avenues, for which the assessment
would be at the rate of approximately
10 per lineal foot.
In his letter to the Commissioners he
states that he has examined the entire
section of the street proposed to be re-
surfaced. and protests against the order
for the following reasons:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
DIDN'T WORK.

Country Jus<tos-N have 70 nns y.
q dollar, JET.
Jsn-T'll have b berry It It -,
Judge.
Country Jugtioe-Great snakes! II
was only 10 cit a dollar I was dning
pc. CIT outi Ys aiat guilty, any.
way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02

While lao men per 1900 die of con-
sumption, only 1876 per LOCO women die
from that disease.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
Warning Nations Represented

The present trouble in Europe is caus-
ing many anxious moments at camp.
The new party contains great number
of Creeks Italians. Russians. Servians
and Germans There is some stir as
to the probability Of fathers and broth
ers returning to fight for their native
lands.
The camps have been organized on the
Boy Scout plan to some extent. Scout
master H. L. Taylor has been conducting
daily Inspections of tents and camp
grounds The standard Of neatness has
reached such a height that it becomes
impossible to designate any one tent as
the winner of the flag for highest tent
neatness. =.
The two swimming groups. under d.
rection of the scoutmaster. Mark De
Fred Livermore. Boy Scout. are receiv-
ing lessons in swimming and in life
saving daily.
The camp garden and its gardener. j.
W. Board. have kept all three camps of
the Associated Charities supplied with
practically all their vegetables this year.
This is a tremendous saving and allows
that money to be spent for taking more
Riddles to the camp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
Departures.

Schooner j. A. Holland, for a Virginia
point to load back to this city; schooner
Ella light, from Alexandria for down
river point to load wood for this city or
Alexandria; power boat Ruth X, from
18th street wharf for Fort Foote, Nd, to
return with market stuff; steamer South
land, for Old Point and Norfolk; steam
er Northumberland, for lower river land
ings and Baltimore; power boat Mercury,
on down river cruise with pleasure
party aboard; schooner Elizabeth Carter,
light, from Alexandria for a Potomac
point to load railroad ties to return.
Tugs and Tows.
Tug James o. Carter arrived from
Point Lookout after delivering coal-la-
den barge en- route to Boston; tug Rosa
lie and Eusenia arrived at Alexandria
towing sand and gravel laden lighters;
tug Capt Toby returned from Broad
creek with lighter in tow after delivering
loaded lighter there; tug Minerva left
with lighters for sand and gravel dig
ging machines at Motley Hall: tug Louise
workhouse. Occoquan creek. Va and re-
turned with the workhouse lighter: tug
John Miller arrived in the Eastern
branch from Little Hunting creek with
lighters In tow: tug Wtnshtp arrived at
GEORGETOWN with coal-carrying boats;
tug Minerva arrived with stone-carrying
lighters to load at Potomac quarrtes; tug
Dauntless arrived with a loaded large
and left with light one for bay point.
Memoranda.
Barge No. % left Portsmouth, N H..
July 80, light, for this city to load coal
for a New England point; schooner Five
Sisters is reported in the river with lum-
Der for dealers here; schooner N. D.
Nutter is on her way to this city from
the Rappahannock river with railroad
ties: schooner Clara Howeth has arrived
at a Potomac point from this city to load
cord wood to return: schooner ]. P. Rob-
inson is reported on her way to this city
with cord wood from Upper Machodoc
creek for Washington dealers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
HENLEY GIVES TALK
AT CAMP GOOD WILL
Greeks, Italians, Russians, Servians,
Mexicans and Germans
Among Children.

Representative Hensley Of Missouri was
principal speaker for Navy Yard day
at Camp Good VIII, yesterday afternoon.
Other features were contests for the
youngsters. including races and athletic
matches. Prizes were given to the win
ners.
Refreshments, consisting Of ice cream.
lemonade and cake, were served. The
committee in charge consisted Of Samuel
Shreve, chairman, and Messrs. Shepard
Sheehan and Eckart.
At camp this summer is a family OF
well educated, intelligent Mexicans who
left that country a year ago on account
of the troubles which were then brewing.
They lived independently and had tne'r
servants. =,
Since being III this country. however; all
their property has been confiscateu. iney
are now struggling for an existence here.
The children are at Camp Good WIN en-
toying the fresh air and the sunshine. to
which they were more accustomed IN
their home iii the far south.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
Baby Hospital Camp.

The baby hospital camp Is carrying on
its work as usual this year. saving lives
of sick babies and teaching mothers how
to take care of them after they are
saved.
Camp Pleasant is this year endowed
with a group of volunteer workers who
are helping the little coIored youngsters
to health and happiness. The camp is
much better located than last year, and
the effect is noticeable generally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

Schooner S. L. Bowen, cord wood from
a lower river point at 18th street wharf
for ]. H. Carter & Co.: schooner May 6:
Anna Beswick, lumber from the Kappa
hammock river at 9th street wharf for
johnson & Wimsatt; power boats Ruth
and Annie May. at 18th street wharf with
watermelons from the Rappahannock riv-
er for the market; schooner Oakland.
cord wood from Maryland point at 18th
street wharf for ]. H. Carter & Co. /;
steamer Northland from Norfolk and Old
Point: steamer Volunteer from Malta
woman creek and river landings; power
boat Frank Phillips, at Alexandria, light,
from a river point: schooner Mary Fran
els, cord wood from Maryland point for
Carter & Co.., schooner Grape Shot and
sloop Crockett, at 10th street wharf with
wood for l.. A. Clarke & Son; schooner
Lily D. Smith. potatoes from the east
ern shore, at 11th street wharf
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-11
Stallings Wanted to Get
Rid of His Star Battery

Luck and the Federal League were
able assistants of George Stallings in
the winning of the 1914 National
League remnant and the worlds
championship. That this is true is
shown in story involving prominent
athletes In the persons of Jack Quinn,
Henry Gowdy and Richard Rudolph,
writes Irving Vaughan in the Chicago
Herald.
Going back to the early part of the
year, 1t will be recalled that James
Gaffney. president of the Braves, be-
came indignant when he learned the
Baltimore Federals had signed Jack
Quinn, ex-Yankee pitcher, then star
with the Rochester club.
The more he thought about it the
worse the deal looked. Gaffney con-
suited Stallings. They agreed 1t was
a shame. Whereupon Gaffnev called
in his attorneys and shortly afterward
came the announcement that the Fed
eral League had been named defend
ant in a $4,000 damage suit.
Gaffney and Stallings had a reason:
Quinn looked like the best pitcher in
the International League. A deal was
arranged. A couple of athletes of
mediocre ability were to be given in
exchange. Dick Rudolph and Henry
Gowdy were the notables. Every
thing was ready for the transfer when
the Feds cut in. III colchester can
not deliver Quinn we will keep Ru-
dolph and Gowdy," complained Gaff-
ney. perhaps we can find another
market for Them quoth Stalligs.
Finally the season got under way
and Rudolph and Gowdy remained.
One fine day business b.gan to pick
up for Stallings & Company. Grad
ually came the realization that Ru-
dolph and Gowdy were stars and the
two were mighty prominent In the
lifting of the Braves to a worlds
championship.
Mr.. Gaffney thought no more of
looking for a market" for them.
They became recognized stars of the
game, and a score of Quinns would
not now be taken in exchange for
either of them.
That's the story of a lucky break.
And the question Is. where would the
Braves have finished had the original
trade gone through?