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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-30
NO GRAND OPERA IN CHICAGO.
Contracts of Singers Now Fighting
in Europe Cancelled.

CHICAGO, August 29-So many
singers are endangering their lives and
voices in the European conflict that
the directors of the Chicago Grand
Opera Company, after a despairing
two-day meeting. announced tonight
there would be no performances the
coming season. Bernard Ulrich, man
ager of the company, cabled the sing
ers, notifying them their contracts had
been cancelled.
"All the principals are abroad" said
Mr.. Ulrich. Among those who have
enlisted in the French army are NJ.
Muratore, tenor, and M Crabbe and NJ.
for the chorus are modified with the
italian army. The women of the COM
pany have asserted that because of
their connections abroad they could
not sing with war raging in Europe"
tore, has followed her husband to t the ne
front. clad in the uniform of a Red
Cross nurse.
Heinrich Hansel. the principal German
singer engaged for the Chicago season,
another who has Joined the army vanni
Marcoux, Ruffo, Bonci and Sammario
are also under arms, Mr.. Ulrich said
None of the singers under contract has
been heard from since the war began
Fearing that the notices of cancellation
of contracts would not reach the singers.
the directors advised Cleofonte Cam
pinini. the general director, who is at
Parma, Italy. to get in touch with as
many Of the artists as he could reach.
The directors will return about $500, 600
in subscriptions.
Hotel managers asserted they would
lose 81 900 600 worth of business through
the absence of opera this season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-30
RECALC ITRANT DEPoRTED
BY BUTTE MINE WORKERS
New Union Applies Force to Man
Who Refused to Join
Organization.

BUTTE, Mont, August 29-Richard
O'Brien. miner, was deported from this
city today by the Butte Mine Workers'
Union.
He was taken from the ST. Lawrence
mine by the Jurisdiction committee of the
new union when he appeared at the mine
Tor work, because he said he was a men,
Der of the Western Federation of Miners
and would not become a member of the
new organization. He was marched to
the Office of the union and detained there
for several hours. when he was escorted
out Of town.
Brien later returned to the city. He
Immediately sought County Attorney j..
c. McCanerty, who issued a warrant
AGAINST President Macdonald of the
Miners Union. charging him with kid
naping. Macdonald issued the order for
The sheriff talked with Macdonald to-
night, but served no warrant. and. ac-
cording to miners. there Is little likeli-
hood that one will be served.
1t is reported that the militia may be
summoned to protect the larger mines OF
the Anaconda company.
OBrien was the only miner who re-
ported for work who was not member
of the union. The Anaconda mine still Is
closed.
An ultimatum was delivered last night
by the Butte Mine Workers Union, re-
Gently organized by seceders from the
Western Federation OF Miners, to the
Butte Laboring Mems Union that they
must officially recognize the new union
or all members would be individually
forced to wear Butte Mine Workers
Union buttons.
Officials OF the Mine Workers Union
said that similar demands for recognition
would be made on every union in Butte,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-30
PROTEST WAR MEETINGS.
Peace and Grange Officers Address
Massachusetts Governor.

BOSTON. August 29.-Formal protest
against the holding in Massachusetts of
public meetings in behalf Of any warning
European nation was made to Gov
Walsh today by Edward E. Chapman of
Ludlow. master Of the state grange, Pa
irons Of Husbandry. and Albert G. Bry-
ant Of this city.
Mr.. Bryant, who is an official of the
world peace foundation, appeared as an
individual and not as a representative OF
his organization.
The protestants claimed such meetings
would be in violation <of President viii
sons neutrality proclamation and might
lead to similar gatherings throughout the
country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-30
HOLD REPORTER AS SPY,
Germans Debated Whether to Shoot
Richard Harding Davis.

Special Cablegram to The Star and New York Times
LONDON, August 29.-Only by luck
was the life of Richard Harding Davis
the war correspondent. spared by the
Germans. who suspected him of being a
spy, according to the story told today by
James r. Evans, an American engineer
who arrived this morning from Brussels
which place he left Thursday evening.
For hours the Germans debate@
whether or not to shoot Mr.. Davis, who
had followed in the wake of the German
advance. He was some distance south
of the Belgian capital when taken into
custody by the German officers. Mr.
Evans said:
Evidently Davis was ordered shot
From what I learned from Mr. Davis, the
Germans had determined to be guided in
dealing with the war correspondent by
the belief that he knew too much, but at
the same time they were willing to listen
to any plausible statement he had to
make as to why he should not be shot
Evidently Mr.. Davis convinced them
that the time was not ripe to carry into
effect such drastic measures, for he
eventually showed up again at the hotel
in Brussels, and his eagerness for food
elected questions from friends as to the
extent of his hunger, to which Mr.. Davis
replied: 1 have had almost nothing to
eat for four days."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-30
SUMMER SEINE FISHING ENDS.
Boats Are Being Laid Up for the
Season. ..-

Operators Of summer fishing seines in
the Potomac river throughout the season
are now cutting out and in a few weeks
will begin preparations for fall ana win
ter work. Capt. Jake Faunce. who has
been fishing in the schooner Tropic; Capt.
Aleck Watson in the Ada Ballenger, and
Capt. J. D. Faunce, who has been using
the schooner Crockett for fishing work.
have ceased operations and laid their
vessels up. the Tropic at the Gums. the
Crockett in st. Patrick creek. in lower
Maryland. and the Ada Balenger here.
Capt John w. Henderson, in the sloop
Enola, Is still working his nets. but it is
thought that it will be but few days
before he also ties up for the season.
1t is said that the summer fishing sea-
son has been fairly successful, but that
while a fair quantity of river fish were
sent to market here, a considerable guam
tity was sent to the markets in the north.
where high prices were obtained and
where Potomac fish are always in heavy
demand.
The fall and winter fishing will start in
about six weeks. and unless interrupted
by ice will be continued through the win
ter and into the spring shad and herring
season.
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is SUSPECTED OF CRIME,
BUT DENIES THE CHARGE
Colored Man Arrested and Held for
Authorities of King George
County, Va.

Uriah Shanklin. alias Charles Shanklin.
colored, twenty-five years old. was ar
rested yesterday by Detective Charlie
Mullen and held for the King George
county Va) authorities, where, it is
said, he is wanted to answer a charge Of
attacking a small colored girl.
You got the wrong man this time,'
said Uriah, when he reached police head
quarters. I'm from Maryland. I'm a
Charles county man.
Knows "Mr. Jackson"
Shanklin was closely questioned about
his knowledge Of Charles county. but the
only man he knew in the county, he
stated, was Mr.. Jackson.
Whats his business" the prisoner
was asked.
He keeps a store,'' he replied.
I'm what part Of the county is his
store?'
Just in Charles county" shanklin
answered
cations in the Maryland county other
than Lower Cedar Point and Rock Point,
and he remembered that they were
steamboat landings. He said he would
MllHnSiy return TO hlng george county
if there was anything against him down
there, but he could see nothing to be
gained by going to a place where he
is not known and where he is not wanted.
Admits Making Mistake.
After Uriah had been behind the bars
two or three hours he said he had made
mistake about his home He did live
in King George county, he said. and he
recalled that there was something said
about charge against him.
But I didn't do it." said the prisoner.
and there's no use going back there. -
Uriah again changed his mind last
night. and said he was willing to return
to Virginia for trial. The sheriff of King
George county was told of his arrest.
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PRESIDENT IS RESTING
AT SUMMER WHITE HOUSE
Automobile Ride Yesterday Morn
ing and Nap in Afternoon Con-
stitutes Program.
By Hoban.

WINDSOR. VT, August 2g-President
Wilson got a thorough rest today at the
summer White House" A long auto
mobile ride in the morning and a nap in
the afternoon completed the days pro-
gram, and he planned to remain indoors
tonight.
During his ride President Wilson sped
in the White House automobile to the
clubhouse at Hanover. n. H.. where he
spent an idle half hour in the doorway
looking out at the rain. The roads have
become sodden by frequent rains and dur
ing his ride the President, bundled in a
heavy overcoat, goes through an almost
continuous splash Of water. Late this
afternoon he received word from Secre-
tary Tumulty of the confirmation of
former Attorney General McReynolds as
a member of the United States Supreme
Court. and expressed pleasure to men,
bers of his party,
Answering few letters furnished the
only work of the day.
Miss Margaret Wilson took a long auto
mobile ride this afternoon, but the other
members of the party remained indoors
with the President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-30

has placed American exporters under dis
advantage in competing
Selling Plan with British and Ger
man exporters has been
~ouAs. the inferiority of Amer
lean personal representation This does
not renect In any manner upon the few
Americans who have served on our COM
merciai firing line abroad, but rather to
the fact that We have had SO few there.
British and German houses for years
have been establishing branches in every
port or the world, and have sent out
young men to stay with their foreign
trade and learn it from the bottom UP.
we nave contented ourselves with send
ing out a smart young drummer anxious
to take first trip abroad It hasn't
done us any good. There is no use in
trying to handle the export business to
south America along lines developed by
selling plug tobacco to cross roads stores
in Arkansas. 1t won't work.
1t will take brains, and courage and
capital. But the prize is worth the risk,
and If Americans have not lost the quail
ties that made them foremost among all
pioneer nations, they will take advantage
of this opportunity and capture, first the
trade of Europe with this country, and,
second. the trade of Europe with Latin
America and the countries of the far
east.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-30
NEW GoLDENBERG EXPANSION.
Jackson Brothers' Furniture Estab-
ishment Bought for $4,000.

Announcement Is made that the old
established furniture house of Jack
son Bros, 7th street between I and X
streets. has been purchased by Golden
berg's, the outlay being more than
$150.000.
Goldenberg's is to continue the busi-
ness at the old stand. which Is Just
across the street from the remodeled
Goldenberg's. Arrangements have been
made with A. and L. ]. Jackson. who
comprised the Arm of jackson Bros.
to continue as managers.
GoIdenberg's took over the lease az
well as the entire stock. Before put
has decided to dispose Of the
stock carried by jackson Bros. during
the next two weeks at a bargain sale,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-30
RECEIVERS STOLEN AUTO
AND HAS A LOAN REPAID
Car Found in Philadelphia and
Friend Mails Check, Changing
Theodore Tiller's Luck.

Theodore Tiller's luck changed con-
siderably the other day Mr.. Tiller is a
newspaper correspondent of wide ac-
quaintance in Washington who has been
the owner of various automobiles at va
rious times, at present being in the
throes of learning to run his third
machine. Number one would not work
and number two was taken away from
him as it stood upon the street at the
side of large and fashionable hosiery.
On the same evening which saw his car
disappear Mr.. Tiller got rid of s17
through the medium of friend who
promised to return it right away, but
who has kept it long enough to have
moss on 1t.
Mr. Tiller the other day received the
money which he loaned his friend. AS
he gazed upon the check he made this
remark.
well. I never expected to get that
money any more than l expected to get
my car back
Ting-ling-ling the Tfller telephone
twinkled:
Hello" said Tiller.
This Is detective headquarters. We
have a message from Philadelphia saw
ing that the police there have found the
touring car you lost"
Whereupon Mr.. Tiller came near to
fainting.
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U. S. PAINTS FOR SCHOOLS.
War Makes It Impossible to Get
Foreign.Made Products.

American-made paints will be used ex-
clusively by art classes in Washington 8
public schools this year. Because the
European war has prevented the impor-
tation of paint. cakes from Germany, the
District Commissioners have decided to
allow the substitution of paints of do
nestle manufacture.
1t was pointed out by the District gov
eminent authorities today that this is
another instance of the effect of the war
in benefiting certain industries in this
country. A New York concern had been
given an order for dry paint cakes,
which are obtained from GERMANY. hut
this concern replied that it could ONLY
furnish semi-moist cakes, which are
manufactured in Sandusky, Ohio. The
company states that the Sandusky plant
Is being run to Its capacity, working
twenty-four hours per day, and is still
unable to keep up with its orders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-30
PROTESTS SHIPS SEIZURE
Owner Wants British to Relinquish
the American Steamer
Hanamet.

SHANGHAI, China, August CIVIL
liam KATE of Shanghai, owner of the
American steamer Hanamet, which was
seized as prize of war by British
torpedo boat, has appealed to the
American consul, w. r. Peck, for in
Identification.
The steamer was bound from this
port for Tsingtau to remove non-com-
batants and, the owner declares, car
ried no contraband. He explains that
she was manned by Germans for the
reason that the channel at Tsingtau
was mined and the former British crew
were not permitted to sail her. A pre-
cautionary inspection made by the
British authorities at Shanghai before
the Hanamet sailed resulted in her
captain receiving a certificate stating
that she carried no cargo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-30
RIVER BOATS CROWDED.
Liners and Pleasure Craft Take
Many Passengers on Sunday Trims.

The steamer st. Johns. which left here
yesterday afternoon. had q large crowd
aboard bound for Colonial Beach. The
Maryland. Delaware and Virginia line
steamer Northumberland, which sailed at
4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, had all
her accommodations taken for the trip
to Baltimore.
Many took advantage of the last day
light trip Of the steamer Newport News
or went on the steamer Southland. last
night, for weekend trip to Old Point
or the resorts about Norfolk Accom-
modations aboard the Southland were ex-
hausted when she left her dock.
A number of larger power launches left
yesterday afternoon and last night for
an over-Sunday trip on the river. A
greater number of launches will leave
this morning. with parties aboard. seek
ing cool spots down the river where they
can spend the day and return home in
the cool Of the evening.
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THE TRENTON AGAIN SOLD.
Steamer to Be Continued on Abe
marie Sound Route.

The steamer Trenton, which several
weeks ago was sold by the Potomac and
Chesapeake Steamboat Company to Capt
3. F. McHorney Of Norfolk, and which
was taken to Elizabeth City. N. c.. and
placed on route to Mays Head. on the
North Carolina coast, again has been
sold, Capt. McHorney having disposed of
her to parties in Elizabeth City who have
continued her on the Mays Head route.
The Trenton has proven a success on the
route which Is across the upper end of
Albemarle sound. and though there is
another steamer running there, she Is
said to be doing the bulk of the busi-
ness.
The Trenton while on the Potomac ran
from this city to Upper Machodoc creek.
and her last service was on the route to
Mattawoman creek, now covered by the
steamer Volunteer Of the Potomac and
Chesapeake line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-30
DETROIT THEIR MECCA.
Civil War Veterans Gathering for
Forty eighth Encampment

DETROIT, Mich. August 29-ENery
train and boat coming into Detroit TODAY
brought veterans of the civil war, who
came to mingle with their comrades next
week at the forty-eighth national en-
campment of the Grand Army of the
Republic and its subsidiary bodies. Ar
rangements have been made to take care
of $4,000 members of the organization.
Among those who reported today were
several national officers of the Grand
Army of the Republic, including Quar-
Buffalo, and Senior Aid-de-Camp Orville
J. Lave of Los Angeles. CAL Mrs. Re-
becca L. Price Of Lancaster, Pa, presi-
dent of the association of army nurses
Of the civil war. also has arrived.
Patriotic services will be held in all
local churches tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-30
5000 ACTORS IN PAGEANT.
New York Celebrates It's 300th
Commercial Anniversary.

NEW YORK, August 29-With the
children of the recreation centers and
Fairgrounds of Manhattan as the actors
and the great sheep meadow and the
lakes Of Central Park as the stages,
three hundred years of New York's COM
mercial Industrial and educational pro-
gress were shown today in one of the
most remarkable pageants In the city's
history.
In spite of lowering clouds, five thou
sand boys and girls took part in the
parades, dances and games, which were
arranged TO give living impression TO
three centuries of the city's life. while
more than twenty thousand persons
crowded the roped inclosure OF the park
and cheered the juvenile performers.
The festival carried out the ideas of the
late William J. Gaynor. who. as mayor
of New York, appointed the New YORK
commercial tercentenary commission to
celebrate the three hundredth anniver-
sary Of the commerce Of the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-30
WATCH NEW YORK HARBoR.
Reported That British Cruisers Keep
Tab on All Vessels.

NEW YORK, August 29.-Rritish
cruisers still maintain a strict watch
on all vessels entering and leaving New
York harbor, according to tales brought
to port. by officers of arriving vessels.
The steamer Bayamo. from Havana,
was spoken at s o'clock last night Off
Winter Quarter shoal by a British
cruiser which steamed round the yes
sci. making complete circle. This morn
ing the Bayamo was spoken by the
British cruiser Essex. The Norwegian
steamer Regin, from Sydney. N. S.. also
was spoken by the Essex just outside
the three-mile limit. The Bayamo's cap
tain said he saw a French cruiser in the
distance when the Essex hailed him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-30
COAL FOR SOUTH AMERICA.
Under American Flag Moldegaard
Will Change Her Trade Route.

NEW YORK, August 2o.--The Molds-
gard. said to be the first foreign-built
steamship to receive American registry
under the new shipping law. will be em-
pioyed in carrying American coal 10
South America. 3
This was announced today by her own
ers, the Ocean Freight line. which ar
ranged for her to SAL ~.enders charter
next week with cargo of anthracite.
The Moldesaard has heretofore carried,
under a British flag, Goa. mined in Wales.
The San Giovanni, flying the Italian
flag. arrived at Sandy Hook tonight from
Naples and will dock tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-30
WARNINGS FOR CUNNERS
POSTED THROUGH MARSH
Arrest Awaits Hunters of Reedbirds
0rtolans and Blackbirds Who
Ignore the Laws.

Warning signs were placed by the har-
Dor police in conspicuous places about
the marshes yesterday for the guidance
Of gunners who will be on the ground
Tuesday morning to shoot reedbirds, Or
tolans and blackbirds.
The signs mark the 2OO-yard limit of
Anacostia. Pennsylvania avenue and
Benning bridges. Gunners who do shoot
ign inside these limits may expect to get
arrested.
tween Benning bridge and Bladensburg
warns gunners that those who venture
into Maryland without license may fall
into the hands of deputy sheriff or con-
stable and have to pay a fine.
Police to Be on Hand,
Maj. Sylvester has ordered harbor po-
lice to be on hand early Tuesday morning
to enforce the law. In the ninth precinct,
which embraces the marshes in the vicin-
ity of Benning bridge. additional mount
ed policemen will be on guard
Birds are fairly plentiful and in good
condition, it is reported. Those who take
advantage of the opening of the sea-
son and do their shooting before the
birds have been driven from place to
place expect to fill the gamebags.
along the road, have been killed by COM
Ing in contact with overhead wires
These birds were in splendid condition.
1t Is stated, especially the reedbirds.
Scores Of gunners will be ON hand at
daybreak Tuesday morning. Many will
go to lighthouses or other places along
the branch and remain over night. MANY
Will hike 1T from 18th and H streets
northeast. Still others will go to the
bridge In all sorts of vehicles.
Danger Time for aunners.
1t is realized by police and gunners
that the first day of the season is usual
ly dangerous time with gunners.
almost every man and boy who owns
or is able to borrow a gum" said sports-
man last night, will be on the river
Danger will come from those who gun on
the loWlands adjoining the marshes or
who wade from the shore
Inc oats are SO high the first dav u
ne said, that it is almost impossible to
see the forms of the gunners at a dis.
lance. Somebody is liable to get pen,
pered."
great majority of those who take ad-
vantage OF the opening day do so for the
= 49,. olnerS VINO - their shooting as
matter OF businc will supply WASH.
lnston dealers early in the morning De
fnand for birds is usually great the tirst
day. 'iie list
! 1t IS probable that reedbirds will brine
- a dozen the opening day of the season
Srtolan may bring as much as SLIPS. Wills
oiackbirds ought to sell at about 20 cents
dozen. Reedbirds on toast will he
found In many restaurants before noon
hour, Tuesday. No-'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-30
FILM INDEPENDENTS BAND.
Antitrust Men Organize to Fight
Movie Combine.

NEW YORK, August 29.-Independent
motion picture manufacturers, exchange
men and exhibitors from all parts of the
country. representing millions in capital
organized here today the National indie
pendent Motion Picture Board of Trade
None of its members is allied with the
so-called moving picture trust, against
which the government has dissolution
suit pending under the Sherman anti
trust law. William Fox was elected
president.
The new organization purposes to fight
the defendants named in the federal ac-
ton and to watch antitrust legislation
as it applies to the motion picture
industry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-30
Grateful to Argentina.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentine, August
29.-Roberto A. Esteva Ruiz, Mexican
special ambassador to Argentina, Brasil
and Chile, called upon the acting prest.
dent, DIR. Victorino de la Plaza, TODAY
and expressed the thanks of the Mexican
government for the part which Argentina
had In the mediation between Mexico and
the United States. The ambassador
leaves tomorrow for Chile, where he win
perform . similar mission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-30
Canadian Troops Mobilizing.

VALCARTIER, Quebec. August 90
Nearly $1,000 men will be under canvas
here by Wednesday. it was said today.
No more troops will be brought in until a
second contingent is modified.
Two batteries from Ottawa. the first of
Canada's artillery to appear at the mo-
Obligation camp. arrived today.