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Evening star., 1914-08-17
FAIL TO ARREST MAN WHO
INVADED C.L. HILLS ROOM
Burglar Thought to Have Been
Wounded in Tuss1e Not Re-
ported at Hospitals.

The police OF the second precinct have
not succeeded in arresting an unidenti-
fed man who was found in the apart
ment Of Charles L. Hill at the Loretto,
1914 11th street northwest, early Satur-
day morning. Three shots were fired, the
police were told, and Mr.. Hill thought
that one Of the bullets wounded the
burglar, but no such wounded person
has applied for treatment at WASH
ington hospital.
1t was shortly before 2 o'clock in the
morning when the burglar ascended the
fire escape at the Loretto and entered
the Hill apartment through an open
window. Mrs. Hill saw the form of the
intruder and called to her husband.
Mr.. Hill and the burglar engaged in a
struggle about the room, the police
were told, and finally the burglar drew
a revolver and fired. and the occupant
Of the apartment was still struggling
with him when a second shot was fired.
The weapon was pointed during the
tussle in the direction of the burglar,
it is thought, and Mr.. Hill was con-
ddent that the bullet struck him.
The third shot was fired after the bur-
slar had escaped through the window to
the fire escape, the bullet striking the
rainSpout. 1t is stated that the burglar
was well dressed man and that he
wore Panama hat. No clue to his
identity has been found.
Evening star., 1914-08-17
"Six" Walkers Benefit.

With Thespia directing the perform
ance, Abou Ben Adhem in charge Of the
box Office and theater-packed audience
to pay tribute to both, the big benefit
at Polls last night proved the success
it's inspiration deserved. No other oc-
casion Of the summers dramatic sea-
son could hold the proverbial candle to
1t for the reason that it stood for some
thing more important than mere dra-
matte event Everybody in the crowded
house knew why the members Of Wash
ingtons two stock companies were Civ
ing a joint performance on the same
stage. and the knowledge provided the
touch OF human nature that made au-
dience and cast akin.
The beneficiary. "Six" Walker, a good
and able stage hand, was injured while
at work some time ago. and last night's 8
benefit was the spotlfghts tribute to the
wings.
The combined orchestras of the Co
lumbia and Poll theaters. Henry F.
ance with the overture from William
Tell" and the first number was con-
tributed by the Nordica Mandolin and
Guitar Club. led by Walter 7. Holt.
music for the salon dansant artists"
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Holt
Carrie Thatcher and George Barber
were humorously temperamental couple
III d AdISS. AC happy ssahu AuiSo
Thatcher later appeared in vocal selec-
tions that captured two recalls. Marie
Carroll and Russell Fillmore in a vaude-
VILE skit, Just Few Moments" gave
character songs and dances. and a-melo-
dramatic touch was given by Carl Brick
ert. Dorothy Bernard and A. H. Van
Buren, presented DR.. Andrew Stewards s
underworld sketch, ''The Pinch" An
other emotional feature was contributed
by Stanley James and John NJ Kline in
Richard Harding Davis playlet, 'The
Littlest Girl" Baby Kline. a tiny crumb
Of child. realistically supplying the
character that gave the sketch its name.
Gretchen Hood sang the "Polonaise.' .
from "Mignon," with Mrs. A. l. Goodhue
at the plano. The same pianist accom-
panied Miss Agnes Whalen, who also
sang. Both singers were enthusiastically
received "Dexterous-the Man of Mys-
tery''-wrote names backward. forward.
upside down and blindfolded, and Roset-
ia Burrows and Mary and Doris Eaton
gave May ball flavor to the bill in songs
and dances entitled "Children's Phanti-
cies."
Louise Kent in an original monologue
harvested more than fair share Of
laughter, and Izetta Jewel, A. H. Van
performance with a ludicrous sketch. In
1890" With Mr.. Van Buren, as the ad-
vanced husband crocheting baby sack.
considering his beauty" and voicing the
world-old wall Geversedl that it is al
ways the man who must suffer-" and
with Miss Jewel and Miss Bernard smok-
ing cigarettes and outsfriving each
other-man-fashion, present-day style
for the love of the timid husband, the
audience was given an astonishing hint
of what the world is coming to, via the
pen Of the author of the sketch, William
c. De Mile
Evening star., 1914-08-17
August

This is the month Of August,
according to mems talk; and
now the sprightly to gist lays in
his winter stock. His heavy
clothes he's getting, big ship
ments every day, while yet we're
sorely sweating and shooing flies
away. The urbane, genial geez-
ers who run the hardware store
are chucking ice cream freezers
where they'll be seen no more
and from dark hiding places, i'll
attics or in sheds, they bring,
with cheerful faces, last winters
skates and sleds. The corn is
turning yellow, the grass will
shortly die, the pumpkins grow
ing mellow, and almost fit for pie.
SO let us prize and cherish fair
-August's sizzling heat, for it will
shortly perish, the warmth that
can't be beat. The gladstone flies
that cheer us will seek another
cline, for autumns drawing near
us. and good old winter time.
It's surely rather funny that Ger
free heat we fret, for soon we'll
pay out money when we would
raise a sweat. Around the old
baseburner, all shivering, we'll
squat, and wish we could return
or relapse to August hot. So let
all lads and lasses enjoy this
happy month; i'll every year that
passes it cometh only onetl.
WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1914-08-17
CORNER STONE IS LAID
FOR K. OF C. CLUBHOUSE
Mgr. Russell Of st. Patrick's Church
omciates-Building to
Cost $25, 900.

The corner stone OF the new Knights OF
Columbus Country Club house, situated
near the Fort Myer radio station, was laid
yesterday afternoon at o'clock. with
Mgr. William T. Russell of st. Patrick 8
Church officiating.
The clubhouse occupies an eminence
overlooking a tract of thirty-one acres
receding to the Potomac and commands
a panoramic view Of Washington. It is
to cost about $4,000 and is to be COM
pleted September
Address Follows Ceremony.
After laying the mortar for the corner
stone and experimenting the placing in
it of literature in connection with yes
terday's services, Mgr. Russell delivered
an address laudatory of the advantages
the club members would receive from the
new home He praised the men who had
try club for the benefit of members Of the
fraternity and their friends.
DR.. Rozier Biggs spoke of the plans OF
the club and also outlined the advantages
to be derived from the excellent location
and spacious recreation grounds about
the structure.
Leo Rover dwelt on the purposes of the
club as medium for healthy enjoyment
and recreation.
tennis tournament were played on the
club courts. They were followed in the
afternoon by finals. A base ball game In
the afternoon between the married and
unmarried men was thoroughly enjoyed
by a great crowd of spectators.
Evening star., 1914-08-17
WAR TOPIC AT MEETINGS.
Representative Fess and W. E. An.
drews Talk at Open-Air Services.

That Russia's ambition to procure a
gateway to the Asiatic sea will now be
realized was the belief expressed by Rep
resentative Simeon d. Fess Of Ohio In
an address at the open-air meeting held
in Lincoln Park yesterday. Russia, :"
he said. with a territory equal to one
sixth Of the globe, will then become the
strongest commercial nation through her
trade with the orient"
Mr.. Fess believed the fruits OF the
present war probably would be the eiimi-
nation Of enmity between nations through
worldwide peace treaties. He reviewed
the causes leading up to the present war.
War. except when waged in struggle
for the emancipation of human rights,
is contrary to religion. according to VIII
liam E. Andrews, auditor of the United
States Treasury, who spoke at the open
air services at Stanton Park. He said
that the struggle of the American colo
nies for independence was one of the
few wars which were justified. The serv-
the Y. NJ. c. A.
Evening star., 1914-08-17
FOR DOWNTOWN SECTION.
Postal Facilities at Stations Follow
ing Removal Of Post Office.

Notice Of the first official action look
ing to provision for postal facilities in the
downtown section following abandonment
Of the big granite Post Office Department
building is contained in the announcement
in the last issue of Postal Information,
the official organ of the Washington city
post office, that authority has been grant
ed to establish contract station No. 70 at
18th street and Pennsylvania avenue
northwest. with Thomas E. Ogram In
charge, and No. 10 at 9th street and Penn
sylvania avenue northwest, with Henry
E., Barrett in charge.
Both stations will have facilities for the
transaction of money order. registry and
parcel post business and for the sale OF
postage-stamped paper.
Just when the post office in the depart
ment building will cease operations is
matter of conjecture.
Evening star., 1914-08-17
THREE INJURED BY AUTOS.
Child in Crowd That Gathered Also
Is Hurt.

John T. Howarth, 1121 Monroe street
northwest, was struck by Samuel Firth's
automobile last night while crossing at
the intersection of Pennsylvania avenue
and 11th street northwest and slightly
injured. A crowd Of curious spectators
quickly gathered. and a child in the
crowd was slightly hurt. Neither injur-
ed person was taken to hospital.
G. ]. Coleman, 9e1 9Th street north
west, crossing between the Intersections
Of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th and 10th
streets northwest, last night about s
o'clock, was knocked down by an auto
mobile in charge of r. e. Buckley. 465
H street southwest. and cut about the
face. The injured man would not go to
a hospital.
Moses Wiseman. six years old. 1912
Good Hope road southeast. received
slight injuries to his legs when knocked
down by an automobile belonging to r.
W. Lusby, $40 Sd street northwest. near
his home about 7:3O o'clock last night
His injury was dressed at the office of a
physician.
Evening star., 1914-08-17
KETOCTlN BAPTISTS WILL
MEET HERE NEXT YEAR
More Than a Thousand Attend Sum
days Meeting at Dawsonville,
Md.-Notes From Boyds.

Special Correspondence Of The Star
BOYDS. Md, August T7.-Three hun
dred members Of the eighteen Baptist
Churches Of Maryland, the District of
Columbia and Virginia are in session at
Dawsonville, attending the annual meet
ing Of the Ketoctin Association. The
total attendance .yeserday, including
visitors, was more than 1000. Mrs. Rob-
ert w. Allnutt was in charge Of the ar
rangement committee.
This mornings meeting began at 10
o'clock. e. E. Oliver Of Washington, D.
c.. and T. s. Dalton Of Fairfax county,
Va, preached the sermons. Mr.. Dalton
is the newly elected moderator. R. H.
Pittman of Luray. Va, preached the
sermon at the closing session.
Washington. D. c.. is to be the place
Of the next meeting, to be held in Au-
gust, 1915.
Mrs Cora L. Pollock and her son Find
lay. left Boyds this afternoon for Can
ton, Ohio, to spend several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. James E. Williams have
as their guests Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan 8.
White of Baltimore.
Evening star., 1914-08-17
DEFENDS GERMANY'S POSITION,
Rev. John NaaMurray breaches on
the War in Europe.

That every German citizen would give
his life rather than see Germany humiii.
ated in the present struggle was the be-
lief expressed by Rev. John MacMurray,
pastor Of Union M. E. Church. in his ser
mon yesterday. His subject was ''The
War in Europe and Why Germany Is
Against All Europe"
The speaker said Germany was the
only country in Europe which had not
had opportunity to expand in proportion
to its growth in the last twenty-five
years. He pointed to the fruitlessness Of
the empires repeated attempts to md a
market for its products and a place OF
people.
Evening star., 1914-08-17
COL. COCKTAILS FEL1c1TArED.
Secretary Garrison's Message on
Successful Opening Of Canal.

Secretary Garrison has sent a cable
message to Col. G. w. Goethals, governor
Of the Panama Canal Zone. congratulat-
ing him on the successful opening of the
waterway Saturday. He said:
ION behalf of the government and the
people of the United States express to
you, and through You to all concerned in
the achievement, the intense qualification
and pride experienced today. By the sue
cessful passage of vessels through the
canal the dream of the centuries has be-
come a reality. Its stupendous undertake
ing has been finally accomplished and a
perpetual memorial to the genius and en-
terprise of our people has been created.
The fully earned and deserved congratu-
lations of grateful people go out to you
and your co-laborers."
Evening star., 1914-08-17
LOCAL SHOWERS THIS WEEK.
Will Feature Weather Conditions,
With Temperatures Above Normal.

Local showers are to feature the wealth
er situation this week, says the weather
bureau. Temperatures somewhat above
the normal were predicted for the north
ern and central portions of the country.
"There will be thundershowers over the
northern and central areas east of the
Eocky mountains during the first half
Of the week. said the bulletin, and
locally and occasionally during the second
half.
I'm the south Atlantic and gulf states
local thundershowers will continue with
seasonable temperatures. while in the ex.
treme west generally fair weather Will
prevail"
Evening star., 1914-08-17
HORSES SAVED FROM FIRE.
Stable Destroyed, With Contents, the
Loss Being 5000.

Several horses were rescued from the
burning stable of ]. L. Wilson & Bro,
1927 L street northwest. about $50 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon. The fire was Of un-
known origin. the police report and
about $1,000 damage resulted. a quantity
of hay and several sets Of harness hav-
ing been destroyed. John T. Crowley,
1922 Q street northwest, owns the prop
erty.
Fire of unknown origin did about 5000
damage to the stable of Jonas Bern
heimer, rear Of 1413 1st street northwest,
fire was discovered soon after it started
and was extinguished by the fire de-
partment.
A small fire occurred in the kitchen
of vacant house 1920 K street northwest.
last night about Z o'clock. 1t was of
unknown origin. and about $25 damage
resulted.
Evening star., 1914-08-17
ASSERTS GERMAN VIEW
OF THE WAR IN EUROPE
Chamber of Germau-American Com
merce in New York Issues
Statement.

The press bureau Of the Chamber Of
German American Commerce. Inc, New
York, has issued a statement in reference
TO the contention Of Germany as regards
the war in Europe. 1t follows:
I'VE beg to call your attention to the
following statement printed in a leading
article Of the Evening Post Friday. Au-
gust IA, on the war attitude in England:
A neutrality league has been formed. 1t
at once gained numerous adherents. It
spread its protests broadside. And Eost
OF enlightened Engiishmen FASTENED to
array themselves against the war party.
Among them was the editor OF the
Economist, still the chief financial guide
of England. with clergymen. professors.
philanthropists and honorable women not
a few. One begins to understand why
John Morley, veteran liberal and friend
of learning and progress, should have
been so moved by all this demonstration
that he resigned from the cabinet rather
than put his name to a declaration Of
war;
Evening star., 1914-08-17
classed as Striking Document.

one of the most striking documents put
out was an Appeal to Scholars signed
by oxford and Cambridge professors.
Those who have lightly maintained that
al Englishmen were mad to strike a
death-blow at Germany should at least
be given pause by such a passage as the
following from this university appeal:
We regard Germany as a nation leading
the way in the arts and science. ana
We have all learned and are learning
from German scholars. War upon her in
the interest of Servia and Russia will
be a sin against civilization. If by reason
OF honorable obligations We be unhappily
involved in war, patriotism might still
our mouths, but at this juncture we con-
>ider ourselves justified in protesting
against being drawn into the struggle
;sith nation SO near akin to our own.
and with whom We have so much in
common
This shows that the contention OF
Germany that the present war Is one OF
Teuton civilization against Slavic bar
barism is appreciated by the intelligent
people in England
Evening star., 1914-08-17
DEFENDS THE KAISER
AGAINST HIS CRITICS
Representative Bartholdt Declares
Germany Has Been Peace
maker of Europe.

Germany has been the peacemaker
and England the troublemaker OF Eu-
rope" says Representative Bartholdt OF
Missouri, the leader of the interpariia-
mentary peace movement in Congress.
statement issued yesterday, defends the
kaiser against the assaults Of critics. Mr..
Bartholdt says:
Thrice armed is he whose cause Is
just, and I sincerely believe right and
justice and morality to be the notices
inscribed on the German banners In this
titanic struggle for self-preservation.
ITO blame the German emperor is an
impeachment as unjust as 1t Is untrue.
The impartial history will bear out the
assertion that Germany has been the
peacemaker and England the trouble
maker of Europe.
Greatest Predatory Expedition.
"No matter how the gigantic trouble
will terminate, this war will go down In
history as the greatest predatory expedi-
ton the world has ever witnessed, and
England and France will never be able
to wipe from their escutcheon the stig-
ma Of participation in 1t. While Germany
is waging a war Of self-defense against
spoilation and annihiliation by two west
ern powers, she is also fighting for her
very existence and her life against Slav
domination threatened by Russia.
III she succumbs against the one side
or the other. her splendid civilization. en-
bodying the highest achievements of edu-
cation, art. and science. will in either
event be trampled under foot by the Cos
sack.
Let me disabuse the minds of many
as to any difference of opinion between
the kaiser and his people. They are abb
solutely one and one soul for the preser-
walton of the fatheriand. The emperor
have endangered his crown If he had
acted otherwise"
Evening star., 1914-08-17
WAR TO BETTER CONDITIONS.
Outdoor Speaker Thinks It Will Re
suit in New Republics.

Rev. DR.. Donald B. Mcleod, preaching
at the outdoor services of lexington
Presbyterian Church, last night, spoke
on THE European War: Its Causes and
Its Probable Effects" Claiming the wal
will result in bettered conditions in Eu-
rope and in the establishment Of many
new republics, he spoke in part as fol-
lows:
The war will mean the overthrow OF
all tyranny" he said ''It will prepare
the way for a new civilization, with an
altruistic note as the dominant note.
The old civilization is passed: The
dominant note Of the new civilization
will be the rights Of humanity"
Evening star., 1914-08-17
July Fire Losses, $31, ,157.

Fire losses in the District Of Columbia
during July amounted to s31.157, ac-
cording to a report submitted to the
commissioners today by Fire Chief
Wagner. This amount represents ap-
proximately 5R per cent of the total
;nsurance of $53s,so0. There were five
Ares in which the loss exceeded $1,000.
Two Of these necessitated the sounding
of additional alarms.
Evening star., 1914-08-17
qlLkluSEIf TENTS fllEZlQ

ship and fight for their own lives and
those Of their young with vicious cour-
age and tremendous strength: scenes of
the salmon industry, showing SALMON
and cod caught in countless shoals
rather than hundreds; elk and reindeer
under the strangest conditions are
shown.
Capt. kleinschmidts success in get
ting views at close range Of wild ami
mails Is the remarkable feature of
these motion pictures
Evening star., 1914-08-17
Large immigration to Follow War.

While the figures of the bureau of i'm
migration for the first two weeks In
August show a marked decline In the
immigration to this country from Eu-
ropean ports. nevertheless Commits
sioner General Caminetti of the bureau
of immigration anticipates very
marked increase at the conclusion OF
the hostilities.
Evening star., 1914-08-17
BAND CONCERT,


At the Soldiers Home, this after
noon at 4 o'clock. by the U. S.
Soldiers Home Band. Emil A.
Fenstad. assistant director.
March, Thomas Jefferson"
Santlemann
Overture. Jean de Paris"
Boieldieu
Intermezzo. MY Indian Maid"
Federon
Grand selection, "Pasliacci."
Leoncavallo
Duo for clarinets. Two Little Bull
hnches. Killing
Messrs. voith and Meiners.
Waltz suite, Nights Of Gladness."
Aucliffe
Finale. "Rebecca of sunnybrook
Farm. .Gumble
"The Star Spangled Banner"
At the Smithsonian Grounds
this evening at 7:3O o'clock, by
the 5th United States Cavalry
Band, W. j. Cain, leader.
March. "Gardes du Corps. Hall
Overture. If Were King"
Brooks
Excerpts from "Sweethearts,''
Herbert
Waltz, Moonlight on the Hud-
SON" Herman
(a) Flower Song. .Lange
OBJ Spanish Beauty" ..Stickney
Excerpts from Les Contes
dHoffman" ".......... .Ohenbach
March. Rocked in the Cradle of
the Deep. "...............H Hayes
Star Spangled Banner" :.
Evening star., 1914-08-17

S1l-To Niagara Falls and Return-$11
Leave Washington 7:45 am. August y,
Baltimore and Ohio. Special train of mod
ern coaches and parlor cars-dining cars
from Philadelphia. Liberal stop-overs
returning within fifteen days. Like ex-
cursions September 4 and 1S. October O.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1914-08-17

$3-To Atlantic City and Return-$3
Sunday. August %. Baltimore and Ohio,
leaving Washington 7:15 am. and Allan
tic City pm. Free transfer in Philadel-
phia included. Grand opportunity to visit
Americas greatest seashore resort. Chill
dren half fare.-Advertisement.
Evening star., 1914-08-17
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

Schooner Idealia Moore. with wood from
Grinders to l.. A. Clark & Son; schooner
Elizabeth Carter. from Wirt's with WOOD
to ]. H. Carter & Co.; tug Minerva, Will
one gravel and two sand-laden scows tc
Columbia Sand and Granite Company
tug Louise. from workhouse at Occoquar
with two brick-laden scows to the Dis.
trict; power boat Ruth K. with farm
produce, at 11th street wharf: five vessels
loaded with watermelons at 18th stree
wharf
Evening star., 1914-08-17
ROCKVILLE AND COUNTY
NEWS ITEMS AND NOTES
H. L. Black Held for Speeding in
Auto-September Is Pri-
mary Date.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, August 17.-Murra,
Vandiver and John B. Hanna, chairman
respectively, Of the democratic and re.
publican state central committees o.
Maryland, have selected Tuesday, Sep
tember 10, as the date for the democratic
and republican primary elections to nom
mate candidates for United States sen
ator to succeed Senator John Walter
Smith and to represent the various con
gressional districts Of the state in ths
House of Representatives.
In this county the polls will be at thu
usual places and will be open from
registration preceding the primary elec.
q and October and the officers Of
tration Of voters.
A. o. Appleby Drops Dead.
Albert o. Appleby dropped dead satur.
day afternoon in his place Of business a,
Germantown, this county. Funeral services
will take place at II o'clock tomorrow
morning at the family residence al
Germantown. The services will be con.
Quoted by Rev. T. D. Richards. pastor OF
the Neelesville Presbyterian Church. anG
burial will be in the cemetery at Neeles.
vile.
Montgomery county sportsmen, espe.
cially those with a fondness for hunting
SQUIRRELS are much dissatisfied with the
statewide game law passed by the last
legislature, which fixes the season fol
shooting all kinds of game from Novem.
ber 10 until December "a.
Harry l.. Black of Washington was ar.
rested here yesterday on charge o1
running his automobile in excess of The
speed limit of twelve miles an hour fixed
by a Rockville ordinance, and George
Anderson of Culpeper, Va, a motorcy.
clist, was arrested on a similar charge
Each was required to deposit collatera
in the amount Of 1915 for his appearance
here for trial.
Under the old law the squirrel season
began August 10 and lasted until Decem
ber "A. and hunters contend there was
no good reason why the law should have
been curtailed. It is claimed that the Law
practically kills the squirrel-hunting sport
until the law Is repealed. as after No.
vember 10, by which time the squirrels
will have built their nests and are feeding
on nuts, very few of such animals are
seen and fewer still are gotten within
gunsi1ot distance.
c. Fenton Howes of the vicinity OF
Seneca, this county, Is under arrest on a
charge Of violating the local option law
Of the county. It Is represented that he
sold a quantity of gin to a man named
Mossburg. He will be tried in the police
court here within the next day or two.