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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17
TO IMPROVE CONDUIT ROAD.
Current Appropriation Of SIS, 900 to
Be Used in Grading.

Maj. Kutz, the engineer officer in
charge of the District water supply
system. has reported to the War De-
partment that it is proposed to expend
the current appropriation Of $4,000
for the improvement of the Conduit
road between Foxall road and Great
Falls, in completing the grading of
that portion of the road between the
Anglers Club House and Great Falls.
He says the reach Of the road will be
surfaced with broken stone bound with
tarvia- To that end a granite quarry
has been opened near the Anglers
Club House equipped with steam drill
and stone crusher. Some quartz rock
already has been quarried in woods
near the road under repair.
1t appears from the report also that
more than a thousand feet of temporary
guard fence already has been erected at
dangerous places on the Conduit road for
the better protection Of automobiles and
other vehicles using the road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17
Notes Of Lighthouse Service.

Capt. E. c. Rutland. inspector in
charge Of the fifth lighthouse district,
who is making an inspection trip
aboard the steamer Ivy of the light
house service fleet, was at Beaufort,
N. c.. early in the week, and while in
the lower end of the Carolina sounds
inspected aids to navigation recently
placed in the New river. From New
bern he will return to Baltimore.
Changes among officers of lightships
in the district are announced as fol-
lows:
John R. johnson, mate of Iightship
No. So, on the Fenwick Island station,
has been promoted to master and as
signed to lightship No. As. on the thir-
ty-fve-foot channel. lower Chesapeake
bay.
Alexander Anderson, mate of No. 40.
at Cape Charles, has been t.Lnsferred
to No. So, at Fenwick Island, in the
same capacity.
Gus Montague, mate of No. 81, on
the Bush Bluff station, Elizabeth river,
is transferred to the Cape Charles sta
ton as mate.
Tender Juniper is on her way to the
North Carolina sounds to replace
stakes and renew old aids to naviga-
ton in Bogue and Core sounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17
POTOMAC BASS ARE SCARCE.
Capt. Neitzy and Party Make Sue
cessful Catch in Greek.

Capt. John Neitzy and party, who are
down the river on a bass fishing ex-
petition. have been trying their luck
in Potomac creek and have been quite
successful. Local dealers say that it
has been many years since Potomac
bass have been scarce as they are
this fall, there having been prac-
tically none on the market until Capt.
Neitzy's catch reached here. Some
few bass are being caught in the tidal
basin and along the seawall on the
Potomac side of the park, but the
fisherman who succeeds in landing one
or two fish in several hours thinks he
bass say that the sport will be better
after the coming Of cool weather. and
the temperature of the water is
lowered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17
SEEKS $4,000 DAMAGES.
S. E. Sommerville Claims Injuries
bv Falling Into Trench.

Scott E. Sommerville filed suit today
to recover $4,000 damages from David
I. Onfutt, owner of premises 3156 Scott
place northwest, and Lowell H. Nc
Kinley, a plumber employed to repair
the property.
Mr.. Sommerville says the defendant
permitted an excavation, or trench to
be left unguarded in the areaway of
the property. and as he was visiting
his daughter, a tenant therein, he fell
into the trench and sustained serious
injury, he asserts. Charles v. Inlay
appears for the plaintiff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17
WILL USE OTHER SCHOOLS.
Western High Students Will Report
to Glasses Monday.

Directions as to the time Western
High School pupils should report to
their classes Monday were issued to-
day by school officials. Because the
fire last spring made the Western
building unfit for use until 1t is re-
paired. part of the pupils will have to
attend the Franklin School and part
the Fillmore. Those of the third and
fourth years-that is, of the fifth,
sixth. seventh and eighth semesters-
are to report at the Franklin at am. !;
those of the second year, or the third
and fourth semesters, are to report at
the same building at II o'clock; and
the first year pupils-that is, those of
the first and second semesters-are to
report at the Fillmore School at
IL am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17
AID FOR BELVA A. LOCKWOOD.
Andrew Carnegie Has Signified In
tention of Subscribing to Fund.

Andrew Carnegie has signified his in
tention to subscribe to fund of 5000
which friends Of Mrs. Belva A. Lock-
wood are raising to purchase an an
nuity for her support. according to q
circular letter which is being sent out
here today urging subscriptions to the
fund. Cuno H. Rudolph is trustee Of
the fund.
The raising of this fund is in the
hands of an advisory committee COM
posed Of H. B. F. mcfarland, former
president of the board of District Com
missioners: Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mus
sew. honorary dean of the Washington
College of Law, and Stanton J. Peelle,
formerly chief justice of the United
States Court of Claims.
Mrs. Lockwood" the letter states,
has at the age of eighty-four fallen
into necessitous circumstances, and her
long years of distinguished service TO
the public as lawyer. suffragist and
advocate of universal peace recon-
mend her to the consideration Of
public-spirited citizens"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17
FOR ANTI-POLYGAMY BILLS.
Daughters of America Also Would
Check Increase in Divorces

The District of Columbia Chapter of
the Daughters of America have adopt
ed resolution instrutcing the execu-
tive board to prepare a memorial to
Congress in support of so-called anti
polygamy measures in Congress. In
crease in the number of divorces in all
parts of the United States Is cited in
the resolution. and congressional action
to halt such increase is demanded.
The organization has also adopted a
resolution urging the passage Of the
Burnett immigration bill. and another
resolution calling on parents to in
terest their children in having the
United States flag flown on all school
buildings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17
J. p. Schrodt Assumes Duties.

]. P. Schrodt. appointed by the pub
lie utilities commission to be inspector
of electric meters in the District of
Columbia, has entered upon his Off
cial duties. Until recently he has held
a similar position with the public
service commission of New York city.
His work in Washington will include
the inspection of taxicab meters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17
MRS. LOCKWOOD FOR PEACE.
Endorses California Plan Submitted
to the President.

Mrs Belva A. Lockwood. known
throughout the United States as an ad-
vocate of peace, has sent to the White
House her Endorsement of peace reso-
luton adopted by the citizens commit
tee of San Diego, Cal. which was sent
to President Wilson with the approval
Of Mayor O'Neall of San Diego and
Gov. johnson Of California.
This resolution calls upon the United
States to exert its strong moral inf1u-
ence to effect an armistice among the
warning nations until special meet
ing of The Hague tribunal can be
called and to enlist all neutral nations
in this appeal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17
ROBBERS GET $500 LOOT.
Take Jewelry From the Apartment
of Mr.. and Mrs. D. II. Fowler.

Jewelry valued at nearly $500 was
stolen yesterday afternoon from the
apartment of Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel H.
Fowler at 1900 street northwest.
Entrance was gained by means of a
fire escape.
Mrs. Fowler and Mrs. Edgar White
sides of Florida, house guest, were
downtown shopping yesterday after
noon. They returned about $3.50
o'clock and it was then the robbery
was discovered.
Detectives Messer and Embrey went
to the apartment as soon as the rob-
berry was reported to the police. and
are now endeavoring to secure clue
to the robbers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17
BAND CONCERT.

At Washington Circle, this
evening. at 1880 o'clock, by the
5th United States Cavalry Band.
March, National Emblem"
Bagley
Overture, Hungarian Com
Guy .held-oe1d
Medley, "Remick's Hits, No.
Waltz. wedding of the
Winds" Hall
Caprice, "Bewitching Beau
ty" .................L aurendeau
Excerpts from Soul Kiss. Levi
Medley. "Tm on My Way to
Mandalay" .............. Smith
March. ION Jersey Shore" Pryor
1.-The Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

Power yacht Melvin of oBston, from
a cruise, at anchor in the harbor;
schooners Willie Clarence, Edith Mar
cy, Halle K, Winnie Windsor and ].
r. Dixon and power boat T. E. oliver,
with oysters from Potomac beds, at
11th street wharf for the market;
schooner Roxanna Francis, at Alexan-
dria, with railroad ties from lower
Potomac point: fattie NJ. A. Crockett.
from Marshall Hall, at Alexandra,
with railroad ties for Washington
dealers; steamer Angler, from Mattox
creek and Colonial Beach with passen-
gers and freight; steamer Northland,
from Norfolk and Old Point to the
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
Company; power boat Neddie. at Alex
andria, to load for a down-river land
ing.
Departures.
Power boat Sylph. light, for Blaki-
stone Island to load oysters for the
market here; schooner Roxanna Fran
els, for Alexandria to complete unload
ing cargo of railroad ties; schooner
Russell Hughlett. light, for a Chesa-
peake bay point to load; schooner Eva
Temple, light, from 18th street wharf
for the eastern shore of Chesapeake
bay to enter the oyster trade; schoon-
eES ana Wine clarence,
light. for lower Potomac point after
oysters for the market here; steamer
Southland, for Norfolk and Old Point;
steamer northumberland for lower Po-
tomac points and Baltimore; steamer
Frederick De Barry, for Nomini and
landings in Potomac tributaries:
steamer Volunteer. for Mattawoman
creek and upper river wharves.
Tugs and lows.
Tug Herbert, from Georgetown with
lighters for digging machine working
opposite Alexandria,; tug Capt. Toby
arrived with canal boats for Chesa-
peake and Ohio canal points; tug Be-
hernia is reported on her way to this
city with coal-laden barges in tow
from the head of Chesapeake bay; tug
town with lighters: tug John Miller
left the Eastern branch for a Potomac
point with lighters.
Memoranda.
Schooner Silver Star has sailed from
Virginia point for this city with cord
wood or lumber aboard; schooner NJ.
and F. Moore is reported at a Poto-
mac point to load back to this city;
schooner Janet is at Baltimore with
lumbe from the Great Wicomico river
Va: schooner Mabel and Ruth is re-
ported weather bound at Norfolk on
her way TO this city with lumber from
ewbern, n. c., schooner Charles S.
Rohde is at Newbern. n. c., to load
lumber for the market here; schooner
Majestic is at lower river point, re-
ported loading oysters for the market;
creek to load for this city or Balti-
more; schooner Mildred is to load
railroad ties at lower Maryland point
for Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17
Lover Of Nature

S11 to Niagara Falls and Return, $11.
Leave Washington 7:45 am. September
modern coaches and parlor cars-din-
ing cars from Philadelphia Liberal
stopovers returning within Is days.
Like excursion October 2.-Advertise-
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17
Repeats Report About Russians.

The assertion that no less than $780,
900 Russian troops were landed In
Scotland to be sent to Edinburgh along
with British marines and thence to
the theater of war is made by a
friend of Thomas "A. L. Swenson Of
this city. who has written the latter
from his home in Hull, England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17
Damaged Goods"

Arrangements have been made for
four extra exhibitions of Richard Ben
nett's photo reproduction Of Eugene
Brieux's Damaged Goods" at the Be-
lasco Theater at matinees today and
tomorrow at 2:15 pm. and Saturday at
and $3.50 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17
Charles L. Howard Elected to Office

Word has been received in Washing
ton of the election of Charles Lowell
Howard graduated last June from the
Railroad Association of Chicago. Mr..
Howard Graduated last June from the
Law School of the Georgetown Univer-
sity, and also received the degree of
master of patent law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17

S1.Oo to Harpers Ferry, S1.25 Martins
burg. $3.50 Berkeley Springs and 800
Cumberland and return. Baltimore and
Ohio from Washington. S:25 am. Sun
day, September 90 Returning same day.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17
CITY ITEMS.

Insure Best Results by Sending Carpets
and rugs to HINKEL for cleaning Only
plant in town having strictly modern
equipment. Low rates. Tel. Main 2025.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17

1904 &C. 4. Muddiman & Co.-616 12th.
Gas Radiators. Electric Stoves.
Electric and Gas Repairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17

$40 Special Outing. Sept. 18th.
Ashevflle and other delightful places in
the Land of the Sky-the great Western
North Carolina Country. Leave Wash
ington 5:55 pm. Southern Railway.
Phone NJ 1912 and 12S.-Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17
80 YEARS IN
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Francis H. Goodall Has Served a
Half Century in Various
Capacities.
Veteran of Civil War, Also a Writer
and Lover of Nature-Now
on Vacation.

F1fty years of continuous service in
the Treasury Department were COM
pleted today by Francis Henry Goodall,
veteran of the civil war, a writer
and lover of nature. Mr.. Goodall is
at present on vacation at St. Ignace,
Mich, having left this city the latter
part of last month
Mr.. Goodall served during the civil
war in Company G. 18th New Hamp-
shire Volunteers, being first sergeant
OF that company, and for time acting
lieutenant. He is a native of New
Hampshire.
Soon after his discharge from the
army Mr.. Goodall was rendered an ap-
pointment by the Secretary of the
treasury. William Pitt Fessenden, as
tors Office. but was unable to accept
the position until September II, 1864
He was the first private secretary to
p. b. French, second auditor of the
Treasury.
During his service in the Treasury
Department Mr.. Goodall has held the
positions of chief of the mail division
and chief of the division for the inves-
tigation of fraud. He has held two ap-
pointments as disbursing clerk, and
has served under a large number of
auditors, both republican and demo-
crat.
Admitted to Bar.
The veteran was born at Bath, Jam
uary 10. 1888, and received his early
education in the schools of that town.
He entered Dartmouth College, grad
uating with the class of 1857. After
completing his college course, Mr..
Goodall entered the study of law, and
in 1859 was admitted to the bar, locat-
inc in Dali
partnership with R. H. Mills, then
mayor of the town. This partnership
continued until the outbreak of the
civil war.
He enlisted April 10, 1861, for three
months in company of students from
Be1oit College. called the Beloit Rifles,
which was attached to the I'd Wiscon-
son Active Militia. He was honorably
discharged from this service, and in
August. 1862, returned to his native
state. where he joinel a company then
being organized for service in the 18th
New Hampshire Regiment. He served
with this company-CompanyG -until
he was totally disabled. and was hon
orably discharged May 20. 1864. He re-
ceived medal of honor for taking a
badly wounded comrade off the field of
battle at Fredericksburg, Va. Decem-
Der 10, 1862, under heavy fire.
August "a, 1865, Mr.. Goodall married
Ophelia P. Brewer. Mrs Goodall died
about five years ago.
Lover Of Nature.
Soon after entering upon depart
mental work here Mr.. Goodall estab-
lished his home at 932 P street north
west. A large proportion of his time
out of Office has been devoted to rails
ing flowers in the yards of his home.
He is a devoted lover of nature, and
has written several articles, many of
which deal with the beauties of the
outdoors. He is also an ardent advo-
cate of walking, and his many years
rest lightly on his yet vigorous should
erS,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17

S2.5O to Philadelphia, $2.25 Chester and
t2.00 Wilmington and Return.
7O5 am. Sunday. September 20. from
Washington. Baltimore and Ohio. Re
turning same ay.-Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17

1t matters little what it is that you
want-whether a situation or a servant
"a want ad in The Star will reach the
person who will fill your need
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17

Floral Decorations by Guide.
Noted for their great beauty. Choicest
flowers used. 1914 F.-Ad-
vertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17

Reliable Dentistry, Yearz Of Experience.
thousands of satisfied patients. DR..
Vaughan's, 307 7th st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT

National-John Bunny, in Bunny in
Funnyland.' SIS pm.
acknowledgements vaudeville. Sis pm.
Polfs-Poh Players. in The Rose OF
the Rancho Sis pm.
Columbia-Annette Kellermann. The
Diving Venus (motion pictures), $50
pm.
Belasco-Fritzi Scheff in Pretty Mrs.
Smith. Sis pm.
Gayety-Joe Hartig's Bowers Burles-
<Q6ers. Sis pm.
Cosmos-Vaudeville, l pm. to 1o:Ao
pm.
Casino-vaudeville and motion pictures.
1:8o, 3:15 and 9 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17

People Out Bethesda Way Patronise
EISINGER'S Lumber branch there and
save long haul from town. Office, 2109 7th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17
You'll Find Heurich,. Beer. Ju.t

as satisfying in quality. flavor and body
as the finest imported brews to which some
nave been accustomed Try famous Maer-
zen or Senate today. doz., SITS. Gager
$1.50.) Bottle rebate. SOC. Tel W. 1900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17

Motors and Lamps, Electric Fixtures
Electric Webster. TT 9th st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17

Before House Cleaning IN Over BE
sure and have Conger's clean your car
pets. rugs. Phone w. 6S5. Charges very
moderate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17
Program at School Board Meeting.

Matters of organization of the
schools for the ensuing term are ex-
pected to occupy nearly all of the time
at the meeting Of the board of educa-
ton to be held at the Franklin School
at 4:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17

Films and Other Photo Supplies.
Columbia Photo Sup. Co.. 1434 n. Y. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17

Phone Your Want Ad to The star.
Main 2440.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17

Windsor Latrobe Reduced to $50.
A. Eberly's Sons, us 18th st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17

Phone Your Want Ad to The Sta1.
Main 2440.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17
To Give Benefit for War Sufferers,

10 give BENEFIT 10f war Sufferers.
For the benefit of war sufferers
supper and dance is to be given by the
congregation of st. Mary's Roman
Catholic Chucch in the parish hall, 9Th
and H streets northwest, during the
afternoon and evening Of October 6
and Z.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17

The Supreme Quality of Schneider's
MALT" BREAD is SECURED
by combining the choicest and purest in
gradients with the most advanced methods
Of baking. If you're alive to the Importance
of getting THE BEST. You will al
ways insist on having MALT BREAD:
Order 1t at your grocer's next time, and
remember to look for the label to be
sure it's Schneider's. sc loaf everywhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17
Memoranda.

Money to loan at 5 and SO on real estate.
Frank T. Rawlings Co.. 1925 N. Y. ave-
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17
Will of Jesse ]. Prather Filed.

The will of Jesse J. Prather, dated
March 1, 1911, has been offered for
probate He leaves his entire estate
to his sister, Josephine E. Prather. J.
Edward Fowler is named as executor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17

Flower Studies. Schmidt. 1891 18th St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17
Reports Theft of Horse and Wagon

heportS 1HeIt Oh dorse ana wagon.
Benjamin Kotz of 1905 9Th street
northeast reported to the police that
his stable at 4th and L streets north
east was entered last night and a bay
horse and wagon stolen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-17

Virginia Theater. That's all.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-20
new ADJUTANT
SAYS HE'S READY

SEATTLE. April 20.-Major
Maurice Thompson, who was Sat
urday afternoon appointed by
Governor Lister to the position of
adjutant general OF the Washing
ton state militia, taking the place
of Adjutant General Fred Level.
Ign, resigned, announced today
that the militia was In perfect
condition and ready to go into In.
slant action In case of war with
Mexico. Major Thompson APP
pointment does not take effect un-
til May /, but in case of war. he
would take the field In charge of
the militia before that time. He
has been in charge of the Second
battalion for the past three years,
and is one of the best known mill
tiamen in the state.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-20
NEXT WEEK--THE BEST MAN
BY GRACE LIVINGSTON
Story of
and Became OF It.
NEXT

toward the rear OF the house.
l think the warmth of my
greeting surprised Godfrey, for h,
looked at me curiously.
"Sit down, Godfrey" | said
i've got something to tell you.
/ related the days adventures.
80 young Swain is over In
those grounds now" he said
Come along, Lester"
Where are you going?"
asked.
ITO investigate your two
twelve-foot ladders he replied.
In a moment we were at the
ladder on our side OF the wall.
Here, put this pistol In your
pocket" said Godfrey's voice,
And here's an electric torch. Do
you feel the button?"
Yes" said. and pressed IL.
You'd better kept it In your
hand" he added, ready for ac-
tion. And now come ahead"
| started after him, but sudden
ly he stopped.
"Listen!" he whispered.
| heard something rattle
against the other side OF the wall;
then a dark figure appeared on
the coping. The figure descend
ed, and then distorted face
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-20

/ stared into the circle OF God
frey's torch.
For a breath. did not recog-
nize IL; then l saw that 1t was
SWANS.
What Is II. SWAIN" I cried.
and seized him by the arm: but
he shook me off roughly. lie
seemed to be In pain.
II want to wash" he said.
thlckly. II cut my wrist on that
darn glass, and I'm blood all over.
and my heads wrong, somehow"
Suddenly, cutting the darkness
like a knife, came scream,
wrung from a woman's throat by
the last extremity of horror; and
then silence sickening and
awful. What was happening In
that silence?
A dim figure hurled itself past
us, up the ladder.
With low cry, Godfrey
snatched at II, but his hand
clutehed only the empty air.
Its swami" said Godfrey.
hoarsely. Come on: We must
save him IL we cant" and he. too.
disappeared.
The next instant, I was
scrambling desperately after him.
CONTINUED I'm Our Next Issue.)