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Evening star., 1914-08-08
SCHOONER ON SHoAL.
The James H. Lewis Released by
Tug James o. Carter.

As the two-masted bay schooner James
II. Lewis was on her way UP the river
yesterday. en- route from a bay point to
Alexandria with railroad ties, she ran
ashore nthe mouth of Broad creek and
went we'll out on the mud before she
stopped Efforts were made to float the
vessel and her gasoline launch pulled on
her for some time. but without success.
Yesterday afternoon the master of the
schooner came to this city after a tug
boat and at high water yesterday even
ing the tug James o. Carter went to her
assistance and succeeded in working her
into deep water
The master of the Lewis states that he
had gone into his cabin for a few min
utcs. leaving one of the crew at the
wheel. and the man mistakng Broad
creek for the RIVER headed the vessel
into the shoal waterway and piled her up
in the mud.
Evening star., 1914-08-08
Building Permits.

Building permits were issued today TO
the following:
German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
to build church at Wisconsin avenue and
Volta place: architects. Murphy a Ohm
sted: builder. Melton Construction Com
pany; estimated cost, 1850.
Sylvanus Stokes. to repair dwelling at
1870 Massachusetts avenue northwest
estimated cost. $4,000.
]. A. Buchanan. to repair store and
fats in rear of 1912 18th street north
west; estimated cost, $40.
Samuel H. Walker. to repair office in
rear of 46O Louisiana avenue northwest
estimated cost, 500
Julia Alvord. to repair store and dwell
ing at 40S 18th street northwest; estl-
mated cost 500.
Elizabeth NJ Fastnaught to repair
dwelling at 2224 Pennsylvania avenue
southeast; estimated cost. 5000.
Evening star., 1914-08-08

Washington with his launch Norman
the boat having been away from tine
kept his craft. at the Glebe Club
Patuxent river. and made his trips to
the Chesapeake bay and the lower
Potomac from THAT point.
On the homeward trip the captain
made a long stop at Blackstone Is
land. where the boat was thorough!
overhauled. and while the boat was out
of the water it's owner spent many en-
toyable days on the river in the Vlcfn
ity of Bushwood, where he has cot
tage.
He also spent some time at Rock
point and caught SO many fish. he says
that he does not want to see any more
fish for some time. II is reported Iha'
the captain landed twenty-five
pound turtle while on one of his trips
r. F. Thompson. fishing at Grea'
Falls one night this week, made MS
banner catch of the season. Ihree OF
string of fish taken from the Big
Eddy aggregated c6a4 pounds.
The, angler reported that fishing al
Great Falls was exceptionally good earl!
this week Many. black bass. Missis-
sippi catfish and rockfish We're caught
and there is no reason why the gooo
luck should not continue. he says.
Edward Horne. jr.. Edward TAYLOR
and Custis Hunt. members of the Ro-
North Chesapeake Beach. They have
two tents, one for sleeping quarters
and the other used as kitchen ano
dining room. and the boys are or
the bay much of their time.
Three hours after camp was estab-
lished they returned from fishing triI
with a long string of trout and spots
and crabs enough for feast. They
will remain in camp until early ir
September.
William S. Madigan and Leo Madi-
gan are at Hathaway's. Taft. Va, near
the mouth of Rappahannock river. Last
season Will Madigan was at Taft and
he experienced such good luck that he
returned this season. and the brothers
are catching plenty of fish.
Frank Graft has returned from ten
day trip to Benedict.
II was on the river every day he
stated land caught fish enough to sup
ply the hotel.
The angler waded for soft crabs several
mornings. he stated. and found it an easy
matter to get a dozen or more in few
minutes.
William +. Wagner. who has bunga
low near Dickinsons. tried his luck on
the Monocacy OF weekend outing and
landed five bass The largest of the catch
weighed three pounds.
Evening star., 1914-08-08
Building Permits.

Buii;iing permits have been issued 10
tho following:
Mary A Reagan, To build two-stery
store and dwelling at G55-3I II street
northwest: architect, j. Germiller:
builder Henry Wahl; estimated cost.
$4,000.
L. E. Breuninger. to build garage in
rear of 1904 Hobart street northwest.
architect, ii. l.. Breuninser: builder.
L. e. Breuninger: estimated cost $500.
r F. Petit TO repair dwelling at
504 Dahiia street northwest: estimated
cost $500.
Alvin j. Scott. to repair store and
dwelling at 403 b street northeast. es-
timated cost, 800.
John Ready, to repair apartment at
1881 34th street northwest, estimated
cost, $500.
Floyd E. Davis. to repair business
property at northwest corner of eth
and + streets southwest; estimated
cost. $500.
Wolf Schlosberg, TO repair store at
1870 18th street northwest; estimate
cost. $500.
j. v Rocco. to repair store at sos 9th
street northwest; estimated cost, $500.
Evening star., 1914-08-08
ESCAPES FROM DROWNING.
DR.. W. B. Sterling of Philadelphia
Barely Rescued at Colonial Beach.

DIR. Warren 3. Sterling of Philadel-
phia had a narrow escape from drowning
at Colonial Beach YESTERDAY when he
became exhausted while swimming. and
was not reached by rescuers until he
had gone under. Capt. Malcolm G. Stew
art of Washington. assisted by Louis a.
Keller and Frank w. Connell. was the
hero of the rescue.
Capt. Stewart. who has charge of the
bathhouse at the beach. has known how
10 swim only two months and yester-
days rescue makes the second one in
that time.
II took three-quarters of an hour to
revive DIR. Sterling, after he had been
dragged from the water. He was re-
ported to be resting easily late last
night.
Evening star., 1914-08-08
REVENUES OF DISTRICT
PLACED AT $8,0O0,0OO
Committee Statement Shows the
Amount Probably Available for
Improvements.

Approximately $4,000 900 of anticipat-
ed revenues will be at the disposal OF
the Commissioners when they begin
preparation of the Districts next an
nual estimates.
This amount doubled under the hall
and half" plan by which Congress con-
tributes to the support of the munich
pality, will make available grand
total of about sl6.0O0.000 to meet the
local needs during the fiscal year that
ends June so, 1916.
revenues that will be available was
transmitted to the District heads to-
day by committee consisting of
Alonzo TWeedale, auditor: William P.
Richards. assessor. and Ben L. Prince,
tax collector. The amount given is
sE.9T.G0. or an increase of s2s4 .2222G
over last years figures.
Estimates Reduced by Congress.
The last estimate carried total of
s14,354.754.49, but Congress reduced
this amount by approximately $1,000
900. The current appropriation act
provides for expenditures up to sl2,-
042.s25.O6.
Whether the Commissioners will es-
limit of s16.C00.C0O cannot be deter
mined at this time. 1t is understood
that they propose to follow last year. S
plan in inviting citizens associations
to submit lists of improvements de-
sired for the sections which they rep
resent
The Understanding task probably will
begin early in September. The Commits
sioners expect to get at the job early this
year. hoping to have sufficient time in
which thoroughly to consider the muni-
cipality's needs.
Sources of Revenue.
In the estimate of revenue submitted
today the committee lists realty taxes.
current and arrears, at $56OU.OOo The
personal tax income is placed at s1,2J0-
900. Liquor licenses are estimated at
$4,000 and miscellaneous licenses at
$4,000.
The total of anticipated revenues is
SS.OS1.&N. but from this amount is de-
Quoted the sum of $1,000 on account of
Police Court fines and dog taxes. which
goes to the credit of the policemen's and
nremen's relief fund.
Evening star., 1914-08-08
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

CHICAGO. August S.-Hogs-Receipts
$500 head: strong. Bulk. S.S5a9.a0
light 90Oa9.65: mixed. S.65a9.60: heavy
s.35a9.40; rough. S.35aS.55: pigs. 7.15a
7.9O.
CattIe-Receipts. 200 head: strong
Beeves, 710a995: steers. 6.40aS.15;
stockers and feeders. 5.5Oa1.9o; cows
and heifers. 360a9.10: calves, S.00a
11.25.
Sheep-Receipts. 1000 head: strong.
Sheep, 5.3Oa6.10; yearlings. 5.S5a6.90:
lambs, 6.60aS.60.
Evening star., 1914-08-08
BALTIMORE.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE. August -Wheat-Firm-
er: spot No. = red. ~: spot No red
western, 93: August No. red. 81: Sep
tember No. red. 93A steamer No. = red.
81: receipts. IL. 16. bushels; southern by
sample. 77a7s.
Corn--Strong: spot contract. 81: re-
ceipts. J.E7 bushels.
Oats-Strong: standard white. old. 441za
IL: new, t::;1.a44; No. . white. 421a: new,
-tai2 sales: receipts. 11.1al bushels.
Rye-Firmer: No. western export Il
bid: No western domestic. 1:sa7!.
Hay-Steady: No. ! timothy unchanged
No l clover mixed unchanged.
Grain freights-Dull; steam to Liver
pool, per bushel unchanged: picked ports,
per quarter. unchanged.
Evening star., 1914-08-08
coNFERs HONORARY DEGREE.
Tribute by Oberlin College to Former
Washingtonian.

In recognition of his services toward
making larger and higher standards for
chambers of commerce throughout the
country" Oberlin College June II con-
ferred an honorary degree of master of
arts on Munson Aldrch Havens secre-
tary of the chamber of commerce of
Cleveland. Ohio.
Mr.. Havens was "a resident of this city
for many years. The Cleveland Chamber
the reputation it enjoys a., present to his
efforts and ability.
Evening star., 1914-08-08
CRUDE OIL PRICES LOWER.
Very Little Being Bought, Is the
Pittsburgh Report.

PITTSBURGH. Pa. August s.-The
principal oil purchasing agencies today
announced the following prices for crude
oil. a reduction of cents barrel:
Pennsylvania crude. SLIGO: Mercer black
and Newcastle. $1.17: Cabell. S1.2O: Corn
ing and Somerset, Soc. There was nc
change in Ragland
Very little crude oil is being bought:
many producers having already disposed
of the 100 barrels which the purchasing
agencies put as the limit when war was
declared
Evening star., 1914-08-08
THE COURTS.
District Supreme Court.

proceedings after The Stars report
closed yesterday.)
CIRCUIT COURT-Justice Gold.
United States ex rel DwiSgins aSt.
commi ssioner of patents: rule TO SHOW
cause returnable August q: plaintin
attorney. George 7. Bean
Fox agt Smith. order continuing
motion to strike substitute affidavit
from the files to August IL for hearing:
plaintiffs attorneys, N. X. Fox. II. II.
Classic and F. B. Fox: defendants attor-
neys. Evans Browne. F. w. Clements and
E. II. Thomas
CRIMINAL COURT-Justice Gould.
United States agt. George H. Brink
Ter: misuse Of mail: recogniZance,
$1,000 taken. with w. W. Stewart, sure
ty: attorneys, +. B. Rhodes and y. b.
Williams.
PROBATE COURT-Justice Gould.
Estate of James L. Rose: petition to
sell personal estate filed.
Evening star., 1914-08-08

LIMA. Peru, August S.-.All the banks
were open here today and paid out
balances which did not exceed So. while
those in excess OF that amount were
paid in proportion. according to the terms
of government decree.
Evening star., 1914-08-08
NEW YORK LIVE STOCK.

NEW YORK. August S-Beeves-Re-
ceipts, S34 head: no trading
Calves-Receipts. III head: no trad
ing.
Sheep and lambs-Receipts. 1854
head. active and higher: sheep tewes), /,
30Oa525: lambs. 9.25as.o0.
Hogs-Receipts. $50 head; no trading,
Evening star., 1914-08-08
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO. August S.-After an unset
tied start. the wheat market today made
a decided advance, Influenced by Win
nipeg dispatches that beyond question
the British government had been buying
wheat there. Sentiment was also af
fected by advices that the federal authori-
ties were bending every energy to pro-
vide for the immediate transportation of
American crops to foreign markets. and
that arrangements were being negotiated
to bank in New York a large amount of
English government funds. Opening
prices, which ranged from % lower to ]
cent rise, were followed by an upturn all
around. reaching. In some cases. tx above
last night.
Corn bulged from the outset. The bullish
nature of the government crop report was
largely responsible. together with con-
tinued absence of rain. Shorts found the
The market opened ss off to IL higher and
then jumped quickly. gaining as much as
.ss before any reaction took place.
Oats climbed on account Of Canadian
ferings were very light and prices up more
than ~.
Active buying hoisted provisions. High
er prices for hogs were the immediate
reason. Transactions ranged all the way
from ) to ~ UP.
Butter-No market.
Eggs-No market; receipts. 1921
cases
Potatoes-Lower: receipts. fifty-tive
cars: Jersey. sacks, S0as4: Jersey. bulk,
75a7s: Illinois and Minnesota, 75a77:
Virginia. barrels. 2.15a2.35.
Poultry, alive-Lower: springs. 16a17;
fowls. AZ.
Rumors that as war measure Canada
would remove the import duty on wheat
led to d further advance. The wheat
close was strong, at a gain OF .A to 2ss
net.
Assertions that the Washington fig
ures did not show all of the present
crop injury carried the market still
higher. The close for corn was nervous.
2ss to ~ net higher.
Wheat-No. 2 red, 9Ona9312; No 2
hard. 90ka931s. Corn-No yellow,
s5aS511: No 3 yellow. 84haS5 Oats
No. white. 3aha40h; standard. 40a
II. Rye-No. ?. rs. Barley. 54a60 Tim
othy. 4.50a6.0O. Clover. 12.00a16.50. Pork
nominal. Lard. $50. Ribs. 11.37a12S0.
Evening star., 1914-08-08
NEW YORK FRUIT MARKET.

NEW YORK. August S.-Evaporated
apples-Firm.
Prunes-Steady.
-Apricots and peaches-Dul.
Raisins-Quiet.
Evening star., 1914-08-08
Imports and Exports Decrease.

LONDON. August S.-The board of
trade returns for the month Of July
show that the imports into the British
Isles decreased $l2,000.o00. while the
exports decreased 3.795 600
Evening star., 1914-08-08
New York Mercantile Paper at 6.

NEW YORK. August s.-Mercantile
paper. 4.
767. 16i.
Evening star., 1914-08-08
Liverpool Cotton Sales.

LIVERPOOL, August s.-sales OF
American spot cotton today. 500 bales on
the basis of 65Od for American middling.
Evening star., 1914-08-08
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
aIf a sofa is better than no bed.

Half a sofa is better than no bed
Few men appear 10 be as bad as they
really are
You can't tell what "A man knows by
what he doesn't say.
Probably the easiest way TO convince a
man is TO agree with him.
Evening star., 1914-08-08
British Bank Rate Reduced.

LONDON August S.-The Bank OF
England discount rate was reduced To-
day from to 5 per cent.
Evening star., 1914-08-08
War Risk Rate Reduced.

LONDON. August S.-The war risks
insurance offices today reduced rs
rate on cargo from 81. to 1-5 per cent
Evening star., 1914-08-08
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK. August s.-Flour-Firmer:
spring patents. 4.S5a51o 10: winter straights.
410a4.25: winter patents 4.35a+.60: spring
clears. 4.2aa4..O: extra No | winter, 3.7ca
3S,: extra No. :. winter. 3.60a3.16.
Wheat futures without transactions.
Raw sugar-Firm: mclasses. 3.s7: cen
trifugal. 4.52: refined closed.
Coffee-Rio. No. Z. as.
Butter-Steady: receipts. 4.l34 tubs.
Cheese-Firm receipts. ::.446 boxes; Wis
consin. while milk, fresh daisies, 151sa
1os4.
Eggs-Steady: receipts. 12.7I4 cases
Dressed poultry-Du!l: western chick
ems. broilers, 1Sa23: western fowls. 12lsa
1917: turkeys. 11a26: live. weak; western
chickens. brolers. 11a1712; fowls, Ii; tur-
keys. Halls.
Pork-Firm: mess. 24.75a25.25: family.
o4:Ha26..o: short clear. 21.J0a2::Jo.
Beef-Nominal.
Lard-Steady: middle west, 9.S0a390.
Molasses-Firm.
Hav-Strong.
Hides-Steady.
Leather-Firm
Evening star., 1914-08-08
WEATHER.
Generally Fair and Continued Warm
Tonight and Sunday.

District of Columbia and Maryland.
generally fair and continued warm to-
night and Sunday; gentle to moderate
winds. mostly south.
Evening star., 1914-08-08
London Bar Silver Strong.
Lima Banks Paw Out Balances.

LONDON. August S.-Bar sllVel
strong at I'D per ounce
Evening star., 1914-08-08

Winds mostly south.
Another disturbance covers the north
west and high pressure continues over the
Atlantic. and warm weather consequently
persists over most of the central, south
ern and eastern sections of the country.
In the northwest temperatures have been
lower, with moderate rise in pressure.
Thundershowers continued in the
south. but there were no other extend
ed areas of precipitation. although
there were local thundershowers in the
northeast. the Ohio valley, the north
ern upper lake region, and the extreme
upper Mississippi valley. There will be
local showers tonight and Sunday over
the greater portion of the lake region
and in the south Atlantic and east gulf
states. Elsewhere east of the Missis-
sippi river the weather will be partly
cloudy. Temperatures will remain high
as rule.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings of
weather bureau for the twenty four
hours beginning at pm yesterday:
Thermometer-1es esterday, pm, S9:
. pm: s.: IL midnight. IS: today. 4
am, 13: am. "A: 10 noon, 80; . pm,
"a. Maximum. 81. at pm. today !:
minimum. -. at am. today
Barometer-Yesterda 4 pm. 5000;
8 p.m 5000: IL midnight. 3OOs:. to-
day. am. S0:06: am, 30.0s; II noon,
30.06: . pm, 1904.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and conditioYDof water
at am: Great FaIls-Temperature
81: condition. 10. Dalecarlia reservoir
Temperature. 81: condition at north
connection. 8: condition at. south con-
nection, 2. Georgetown distributing
eservoir-Temperature 81: condition
at influent gatehouse. 9; condition at
eff1uent gatehouse, {?
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star., 1914-08-08
Up-River Waters.

Up-River Waters.
Special Dispatch TO The Star
HARPERS FERRY. w Va. August
8.-Potomac and Shenandoah rivers
both clear this morning
Evening star., 1914-08-08
District of Columbia.

A report unfavorable to public own
ership of the District of Columbia
street railways was made by minority
members of the District of Columbia com
mittee of the House Announcement was
made that with the opening of the new city
post office, present quarters in the Post
Office Department building Will be
abandoned. Application for extension
of existing street railway systems were
not acted upon. pending valuations of
property by the public utilities COM
mission. Regulations, establishing
standard of efficiency of gas. founded
on heating instead of lighting proper
ties were promulgated by the Commits
sion The District of Columbia Ma
tional Guard, in camp at Virginia
Beach, Va, conducted a mimic battle
and other maneuvers. Many applica-
tions for liquor licenses under the new
law were filed with the excise board
Rev w. J. Carroh of st. Patrick's 3
Church was transferred by order of
Cardinal Gibbons to St. Pauls Church,
and Rev. Martin Egan to st. Patricks s
Church from Anacostia. Among those
who died during the week We're r. II.
BrinkIey, prominent Knight of Column
bus, drowned at Virginia Beach: Rear
Admiral L. b. Bradford. L. S. n, re-
tired.
Evening star., 1914-08-08

proceedings after The Stars report
closed yesterday)
Evening star., 1914-08-08
Foreign.

President Carbajal of Mexico and
Venustiano CarranZa, leader of the re-
bellion, agreed upon terms for the
transfer of government to the constitu-
tionalists; general amnesty was as
sured, and cessation of hostilities was
ordered: 10000 constitutionalists ad-
yanced on Mexico City as the army of
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-10-12

IN GRADY in
FULL BLAST
Judge Robertson In County October
II and Ferris Week Later
Noble Tues. Eve. Local
Speakers Also Active

That the campaign is On in full blast
in Grady county is evidenced by the
activity shown in the past two weeks
and the announcement OF a list of
speaking dates made this morning.
Many prominent men in county, state
and national politics, in addition to
certain laymen, are among the speak
ers to be heard in the county.
Following is list of dates snnounc-
ed today: DIR. J. A. Noble OF Okla
homa city will speak in Chickasha
Tuesday evening, October 10. at 500
O'Clock.
Friday, October 16, Senator c. B.
Kendrick will speak in Chickasha at
o'clock. Saturday he will fill two
dates In the county. speaking. at Po-
casset at o'clock and Minco at 300
o'clock.
Saturday, October II, Judge j. B. A.
Robertson viii fill three dates in the
county, speaking at Ninnekah at loo
o'clock, Rush Springs at $3.50 ana
chickasha at 500 o'clock in the even
ing.
A week later, Saturday, October "a,
Hon. Scott Ferris will fill three dates
in the county. AT 10:SO in the morn
ing he will be heard at verden at 2:Ue
O'Clock in the afternoon at Minco and
at 500 o'clock in the evening at Chick
asha.
Last Saturday a number of Demo
cratic nominees for county offices, ac
companied by others, were heard al
various places in the county. Col
Thos. J. O'Neill spoke at Alex, Judge
VIII Linn was heard at Tuttle, Judge
r. E. Davenport spoke at Verden an(
Dr. ]. b. Eskridge spoke at Minco.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-10-12
MEXICAN
IS SHOT BY
ACCIDENT

1t was simply another case where
the gun wasn't loaded that caused
Mexican John, proprietor of a restau-
rant and chile Joint on South Second,
to have the painful and altogether sur
prising experience Of being shot
through the side OF the face by a
friend with 25-calibre automatic yes
terday afternoon.
The Mexican who did the shooting
was, with other customers, partaking
Of viands at the Mexican John coun-
ter He asked the worthy proprietor
ii he had gun for sale to which
John replied that he had two he could
be persuaded to part with for consid
Grafton. The first displayed was ol
antique construction and did moi
please the prospective purchaser. An
other was produced, an automatic
John removed the magazine and pass
ed the presumably empty gun over fol
inspection. overlooking the fact tha
the barrel contained a cartridge.
Very well. the customer would lool
it over. Throwing it down" in N
particular direction he pulled the trig
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-10-12

ger. There was a flash and report
and a party of very much surprised
Mexicans. However. they proceeded
with the consumption of their respec-
tive bowls of chill. There is no tell
ing how long affairs would have con
tinued thus, had not one of the party
called for a glass of water. He called
and called loudly, but no response
from the proprietor was heard. In
vestigation showed that John was on
his knees behind the counter nursing
very badly battered countenance,
blood from which was trickling
through his fingers and forming nice
little pool on the floor.
Animated activity marked the action
in the comedy drama for the next few
minutes. The wounded man was
taken up, placed on "a couch and an ex-
animation OF his wounds made. Also
the sheriff was called. The ball had
entered the left cheek. about an incl
and a half below the eye, had plowec
its way under the skin past the eal
and lodged in the back Of the neck
Had it not been a steel ball, ths
would have proved dangerous, bu
though painful it is not deemed of l
serious nature.
A thorough investigation demon
strated that the occurrence was purell
accidental and no arrests were made
1 Mexican John stated that the affai
was an accident, that he thought tn
gun was not loaded, as did the mai
who pulled the trigger. Several othe
witnesses in the place stated tn
same.