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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-23
HOLDS UP SETTLEMENT
OF MILSTEAD ESTATE
Court Postpones Action Until Wife
Is Freed or Convicted of
Homicide Charge.

Justice Gould today postponed action
istration on the estate of Robert A.
Milstead, who died July IA last. until
the disposition of the criminal charge
against his wife. Irene NIilStead. who
is in Jail awaiting trial for his death.
Mrs Mary F.. Milstead. mother of the
dead man. recently asked the court to
grant her letters of administration and
to pass over the right Of the wife to
administer the estate.
Through Attorneys NJ. h. O'Brien and
John H label the wife answered the
there could be no personal estate to
administer unless she should be con-
victed of criminal homicide in some
degree.
Pending the trial she urged no action
should be aiken. The wife also claim
ed that she is absolutely entitled to the
only personal estate of her husband
unless by conviction she should forfeit
that right.
The deceased was a member of the
Bricklayers' Union and was entitled to
a death benefit OF $500, of which the
wife is named as beneficiary. He and
the wife jointly owned their home.
The mother of the deceased was rep
resented by Attorney w. A. Coombe.
The grand jury today heard the evil
dence in the possession of the police
concerning the. killing of Milstead.
Should the wife be indicted, it is eN-
pected her counsel viii ask for a trial
early in November.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-23
NEW ADMIRAL D. C. NATIVE,
Winslow Lived Here Whenever Du.
ties Would Permit.

Rear Admiral Cameron NICK Wins
low, who has been assigned to the COM
mand of the Pacific fleet with the rank
Of admiral, is a native of the District
Of Columbia and has lived here when
ever his official duties would permit He
entered the navy in 1870 and has served
in all parts of the world. He COM
manded a division of the Atlantic fleet
for two years under Rear Admirals Os-
terhaus and Badger, and at the time
of the trouble at Vera Cruz was as
signed to command a special cruiser
squadron and dispatched to Mexican
waters. his flagship being the battle
ship New York. He remained on that
service until September, 1914, when he
was assigned to duty at the Naval War
College, where he is at present.
In assuming command of the Pacific
fleet at San Diego, Cal, early next
month he will relieve Admiral Thomas
B. Howard. who has been ordered to
this city for duty as president of the
naval examining board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-23
The Foolish Quest

Old Billy Bubble is hunting
trouble. he's always in a sweat; he
wants to borrow a bunch OF sor-
rowan easy thing to get. II
things are pleasant enough at
present. he knows that grief's in
store; if days are Sunny he'll bet
good money that torrents soon
will pour. Ii things are hum
ming. old Bills up-comine with
prophecies of gloom: "There'll be
a panic he says. titanic. and
that will end the boom" When
crops are growing, and men are
growing, DER promise OF big
yields. The hail will hit EN-.
says Bill, land git EN-. or cyclones
sweep the fields" Old Billy tires
us when he desires us to hearken
to his redc, for foolish whining
and vain repining are not what
people need They are not spoil
ing to go a-toiline in mines where
gloom is dug; they d rather tarrv
with chaps who carry the cheerful
type OF mug. The dolcful speaker,
the trouble seeker. becomes pub
lie pest; if YOU are searching
where troubles pcrchins, forsake
the foolish quest.
WALT MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-23
DANGEROUSLY INADEQUATE.
1ntolerable Condition at Chesapeake
Junction Through Lack of Cars.

To the Editor of The Star:
The Star has been instrumental in
mitigating and abolishing SO many nui-
sances that have crept into the city
that | feel it would not be amiss to
call its attention to the service offer
ed by one of the local transportation
companies, in the hope of a correction.
| have taken notes on twelve or fif-
teen occasions where l found congested
conditions existing on the various lines
Of the Washington Railway and Elec-
trio Company. at all hours of the day
and night, exclusive of the rush
periods, and find there was absolutely
no excuse whatever for the inadequate
service. OF the numerous occasions
of which l have reference, / shall men
ton but one.
Friday, August 6, a train arriving at
the District line from Chesapeake
Beach about $50 carried 800 eXcur-
sionists, and Notwithstanding the fact
that the local transportation company
had been informed of this large num-
Der, only SIX cars, containing an aggre-
gate seating capacity of approximately
$50 persons, Were dispatched to the
junction to convey the returning eX-
cursionists to the city. providing ac-
commodation for exactly As per cent
of the passengers. A large number of
persons, unable to obtain even stand
ing room between the transverse
seats, were compelled to remain for
twenty minutes at the District line
until another car finally arrived. The
following day the same thing occurred
and from what | have been able to
ascertain, il appears that this abnormal
condition has existed the entire sum-
mer.
1t is . well known fact among the
patrons of the Beach that they must
alight from the train before it comes
to stop and rush pell-mell for the
cars if they desire u seat, otherwise
they Will have to choose between walk
ing or waiting the customary twenty
minutes. Having this in mind, a young
man, while detraining last Saturday,
stumbled and had both legs so severely
injured that amputation was neces-
sary. His death occurred two days
later. While, of course, this young
mans death was caused by contribu-
tory negligence the railway company,
in my opinion, is responsible for the
abominable service which induced his
haste.
Being passenger on the train Satur-
day, August 7, 1 Immediately apprised
the public utilities commission of this
congeSted condition, but it has not
yet seen fit to remedy such service.
Probably the wasting of one human
life is not sufficient to arouse to action.
This commission has been organized
by act of Congress to regulate such
conditions as this, but why it permits
such service as is furnished by the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany to continue | have been unable
to fathom.
If this wanton waste of human life
is not sufficient for the commission to
order better service on the various
lines of this company, ] sincerely trust
that the public, through the loyal CO.
operation of The Star will take the
initiative and demand that this in
tolerable and objectionable disgrace
| to the National Capital be discontinued
at once w. BOYD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-23
WANDERlUSTERS BRAVE
RAIN TO TAKE HIKE
Fifty Enjoy Stroll, Postponing
Scheduled Trip Until Next Sum
day-Other Trips Planned.

Seventy-five wanderlusters were
somewhat disappointed yesterday at the
rain interfering again in proposed
trip through upper Rock Creek Park
and the adjoining wooded section to-
ward Chevy Chase. But it takes more
than little rain, or much rain, to
dampen the enthusiasm of even fifty
hikers,' says the official account of
yesterdays walk, land SO two thirds of
the original number were satisfied for
the time being and seemed to derive
quite a deal of pleasure and benefit out
of substitute walk via Fort Stevens
and along Military road into Rock
Creek Park, thence down the creek and
along by trails off the main road, end
ing at the Mount Pleasant car line,
part of the crowd going down by
Pierce's mill and part over the hill and
by the 10th street bridge crossing
Piney branch.
In fact, some of the prettiest trails to
be found in the District are along Rock
creek. between Pierce's mill and the
Miller cabin, and from a point on the
creek up what used to be known as
Brightwood road, but now Colorado
avenue In the days of which few in
this generation probably remember the
creek was spanned here by a wagon
bridge.
Leaders C. NJ Storms and w. W.
Paige announce that they will take
the upper creek walk next Sunday. as
planned for yesterday. leaving from
Georgia avenue and Butternut street at
pm.
THE walk is such an ideal one it de-
serves that a very large number go
along. An interesting sight on the way
will be an old chestnut tree a little
more than nineteen feet in circumfer-
ence: also variety of specimens of
bell variety, to an iron-rust color. Some
of them look like disphans, some like
tops to the old-time water sprinkler.
some like small tunnels, others like
rare flowers in their different shades
and colors, and a few specimen of coral
formation are to be noted -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-23
LIGHTSHIP 20 TO BE SOLD.
Vessel Long in Service Has Outlived
Her Usefulness.

Lightship No. %, one of the oldest of
the fleet of vessels kept to warn
mariners on the Atlantic coast of their
nearness to dangerous shoals, has out
lived her usefulness as lightship and
Is to be sold. Requests for bids for the
purchase of the old ship have been
sent out from the Office of the inspector
for the fifth lighthouse district at Balti-
more, and they will be opened Septem-
her Is next. No. % was built in 1864.
but where. it is said. the records of the
bureau of lighthouses do not show.
The vessel registers 232 tons. and is
9S feet long. % feet beam and 10 feet
deep. Her purchasers Will probably
wreck her for the copper and other
metal that was used in her construc-
ton.
The vessel is now lying out of service
at the Portsmouth, Va, depot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-23
DECIDES TO PLACE BAN
ON IMPROPER "MOVIES"
Truth Society Discusses Propriety of
Compiling "White List" of
Potoplay Houses.

The Washington Truth Society held
meeting yesterday to discuss the
compilation of IA white list of moving
picture houses in Washington and to
score the tendency, as members of the
society called it. of fly by ght film
producers to circulate improper photo
plays" The question of the possibility
of a Washington moving pictude board
of censorship was gone into and COM
mitteeS are to take up that subject
with Congress when it reassembles.
1t was pointed out that Chicago and
Boston have local boards of censorship,
and the hope was expressed that COM
mittees representing the Truth Society,
the Anti-Defamation League of Amer
lea and the Y. NJ. C. A. may have hand
in bringing about such Washington
board of censorship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-23
CALLS LATE AT WHITE HOUSE.
Gainesville, Ca, Man Wanted to Tell
President About Spies.

James r. Purcell, seventy-seven
years old, came to Washington from
his home at Gainesville, Ca, visited the
White House last night and asked for
an audience with the President. The
elderly man had an idea that he could
give President Wilson inside informa-
ton about German spies in this coun-
try and tell him how he could cope
with them.
The Georgian appeared at the White
House about II O'Clock, going late in
order that his presence might not at
tract any attention. Policeman Gus
Schraeder met him, learned of the OBJ
ject OF his call and telephoned Acting
Chief of Detectives Evans.
Detective Patrick O'Brien placed the
elderly man under arrest and escorted
him to police headquarters. Purcell
was taken to Washington Asylum Hos
pital for observation as to his mental
condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-23
BAND CONCERTS.

I. s S. Mayflower A5and, II. j.
Peterman, bandmaster, at the
navy yard at pm.
March, Men of Iron Peterman
Overture, Tampa" ...... Herold
Valse, "Geraldine" Lodge
Poem symphonic. "Danse
Macabre" death Dance).
Saint Saens
Melodies from The Merry
Berceuse from "Jocelyn". GODDARD
Selection. Chimes of Nor
mandy" Planquette
Suite spagnoie. ....... .Lacome
ta) Los Toros.''
tb) la Reja.''
Co La Zarzuela.'
Finale, My Tom-Tom Man."
Van Alstyne
L. S. Marine Band, William II.
Santelmann, leader, at the bar
racks, this afternoon, at 4:30
o'clock.
PROGRAM.
March, THE Volunteers"
Newman
Overture, 'Zanetta" .Auber
Suite. Looking Upward" .Sousa
(a) by the Light of the Polar
Star"
90 Beneath the Southern
co Mars and Venus"
Euphonium solo, From the
shores of the Mighty Pa
cific" tRondo CAPRICE,
Clarke
(Musician. George O. Frey)
Scenes from The Merchant of
Nepice'' pipSnti
Waltz. The Beautiful Blue
Danube" .....S Strauss
Hungarian Rhapsody, No. IA,
Marines Hymn, 1.-The Halls of
Montezuma.
The Star Spangled Banner"
L. S. Soldiers Home Band, John
S. n. Zimmerman, director, at
Soldiers Home this evening at
$40 o'clock.
March. Thomas Jefferson"
Santlemann
Overture, The Well of Love-"
Balfe
Duet for flute and clarinet,
10. Hear the Gentle Lark"
Bishop
(Messrs Bergh and Voith.)
SeleCllOH, SWeelH0dTts herbert
Patrol patriotic, The L. S. A.
Coxemoor
Waltz, "Sobre las Sofas" -. .Eosas
(Requested.)
Fox trot, Il Want To Linger,'
Marshall
Finale. Tip Top Tipperary
Mary Carroll
THE Star Spangled Banner"
Fifth Cavalry Band, w. J. Cain,
chief musician, at Montrose Park
this evening at 1870 o'clock.
March Golden Rod" Bose
Overture, "Tempelweihe,"
Keller Bella
Duo for two clarionets.
principal Musician Picillo and
Corp. KruShinski)
Grand selection. Macbeth" Verdi
Waltz. 'Lazarre". Blanke
Flower song, Hearts and
selection, The Royal chef"
Jerome
Finale, "Razzazza Mazzazza,''
Pryor
The Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-23
BRINGS 4,5oo, 900 LATHS.
Schooner Henry S. Little on Way
From Nova Scotia,

Laden with 100000 laths from Nova
Scotia, the four -masted schooner Henry
S. Little is on her way to this city.
consigned to Johnson & Wimsatt. This
is the largest cargo of laths ever
brought here. The vessel took on her
load at Roestigouche, and sailed under
Instructions to stop at Vineyard Haven
for orders. On arriving there Thurs
day she was sent on to. Washington.
She will be here about the first or the
middle of the coming week and will
dock at 18th street wharf to unload.
The Little is one of the feet of big
schooners that formerly brought ice
from Maine ports to this city and took
coal from Georgetown to New England.
She was last in port here four years
ago, when she discharged ice at the 9Th
street wharf for the American Ice Com
pauy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-23
Registers an Exception.

Exception was taken at the meeting
to "a paragraph in a report presented
recently to the general committee of
the national board of censorship, in
which it was said:
The national board has never denied
that infidelity and sex problem plays
are legitimate subjects for the motion
picture, but has insisted that they be
treated with seriousness and reserve.
Intidelity to marriage ties must not be
treated improperly or suggestively as a
comedy theme. Humorous films which
emphasize loose marriage relations will
be condemned. Where it is necessary
to show immoral advances between the
sexes these should be indicated rather
than exposed in detail. Immoral ad-
vances between the sexes bound by
close blood relationship will be con-
demned The board insists in all cases
that there be minimum of intimate
and sensual detail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-23
ASKS $1,000 FOR INJURIES.
A. G. Greaves Alleges Assault by
d G Mnxlev and w II Sorrer

Alleging an assault, Alfred G. Greaves
has filed suit for $4,000 damages against
Douglas G. Monkey and William H. Sor-
rell The plaintiff says that July &c
last, on Georgia avenue, near Shepherd
street. he was accosted by Mr. Sorrell
and told that Mr.. Moxley wanted to
see him. Both men, he alleges, accused
him of making a statement to the in
spector of buildings, and when he had
denied the accusation. he says, Mr.
Monkey called him liar. Monkey, he
asserts, then attacked him in the pres
ence of Sorrell and severely injured
him.
The plaintiff is represented by Attor-
neys Wilson, Huidekoper & Lesh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-23
SUES FOR $50, 900 DAMAGES,
Margaret Fitzpatrick, Trained Nurse,
Alleges Libel Against ]. M. Chadseu

Margaret Fitzpatrick, a trained nurse
filed suit in the District Supreme Court
today, to recover $4,000 damages from
James NJ. Chadsey for alleged libel. The
plaintiff asserts that the defendant il,
filing a caveat to the will of Calvin n
Chadsey, made statements which
might be taken to reflect on her hon
eSty.
She was employed as a nurse bv the
testator at the time referred to in
the caveat.
Attorneys D. w. O'Donoghue and A.
A. Alexander appear for the nurse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-23
MINISTERS LAY CORNER STONE
Rev. W. H. Washinger Principal
Speaker at Sunday School Ceremony

Rev. w. H. Washinger of Pennsyl-
vania was the principal speaker at the
laying of the corner stone OF the new
Sunday school house of the Memorial
United Brethren Church, North Capitol
and streets. yesterday. Rev. DIR.
Charles E. FultZ presided and j. H
Cooper, superintendent of the school,
assisted.
DR.. Washinger and Rev. \. w. Bur-
ton of Huntington, Pa. moved the
stone into position. In it We're placed
the members of the school, copies of
newspapers and cards of the conerega-
ton.
The exercises were opened with a
sacred concert by the Clarendon Band
DR.. Fultz pronounced the benediction
The building, which is to cost $4,000
is expected to be ready for use about
November /.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-23
Matched Coins, Visitor Out $14.

Clarence Howser, City Point, Va, Wis
tied Washington yesterday and saw the
sights of the city. Early in the after
noon he strolled in the direction of
Washington Monument to get a good
look at the tall marble shaft. but be-
fore reaching there, he told the police,
he met two strangers who induced him
to participate in a game of matching
coins. When he had lost S14 he realized
that the game was framed" he said.
and the police were asked to arrest
the two men who got his money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-23
Labor Day Outing.

Nearly thirty of the mixers have given
their names in for the Bluemont abor
day outing. A moonlight stroll has
been scheduled for Wednesday. James
p. Greene is to lead, starting from
Chain bridge station on the Glen Echo
line at s o'clock and going as far as
Cherrydale, about three miles. The
walk will be along country roads. Sep
TENDER 5 a young woman is to be the
leader. the walk being in the northeast
section.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-23
Rev. F. J. Prettyman Again on Duty

Rev. Forrest ]. Prettyman, pastor of
the Mount Pleasant NJ. E. Church South
and chaplain of the Senate, who re-
turned to Washington yesterday, con-
Quoted the services at his church, after
an absence of several weeks. While
on his vacation DR.. Prettyman preach
ed at AsheYille and Junalucka, N. C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-23
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

Schooner Eureka, watermelons. from
Chesapeake bay farm. at 18th street
wharf for the market; schooner Lottie
Thomas. at Alexandria to lead lumber
and building material for Bretons bay;
power boat Daisy, at Alexandria to load
merchandise for PiScataway creek:
steamer Northland. from Norfolk and
Old Point; steamer Northumberland,
from Baltimore and landings in the
mouth of the river; steamer Wakefield,
from Nomini creek and lower river
landings, and power boat Bright Eyes,
watermelonS. at Alexandria for the
market there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-23
ESPECIAL Film Features'

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-23
Mai. Gen. Barnett, U. S. M. c., Home

Maj. Gen. George Barnett, comman-
dant of the Marine Corps. has returned
to this city from trip to the Pacific
coast. While he was at the Panama
Pacific exposition, on behalf of the Ma
rine Corps. he accepted a beautiful
bronze medal as a recognition of the
service and efficiency of the marines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-23
POSSIBLE EARLY CHOICE
Of CHIEF OF DETECTIVES
Commissioners Considering Selection
of Successor to Late f. H.
Boardman.

1t is possible that the Commissioners
viii appoint d successor to the late In
spector Robert Fl. Boardman. assistant
superintendent of police and chief of
detectives, this week. Maj Pullman
has been handicapped because of the
amount of sickness in the department,
but he was not in a hurry to choose a
successor to the late inspector, as he
wanted to learn more about the men on
the force to determine who would best
fill the position.
No intimation as to who will be
chosen for the position has been given
by Commissioner BroWnlow or Mai.
Pullman, nor has it been definitely
stated that it will be filled by a MEM
Der of the department. 1t is known
that several candidates are not con
nected with the force. but both the
Commissioners and superintendent of
police. ii is stated, favor the appoint
ment of a man who has had police eX-
perience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-23
S::G.SO Chicago and Return.

Baltimore and Ohio. account convention
l. b. 2. o. f. Tickets on sale August
20. 80. 81. Good returning until Sept. I.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-23

1t matters little what ii 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, 1915-08-23
Man From the Ranks Probable.

1t is regarded as being highly prob
able that the appointment-or rather
promotion-will come from the ranks
There are several officers in the de-
partment who are making strenuous
fight for the position. Some of them
made a move before the death of In
spector Boardman, it is stated. while
others started their campaigns shortly
after his death.
Maj. Pullman said some time ago that
the position was one which should seei,
the man. Some OF those who are seek
ing the position are conducting a let
ter-writing campaign, while others
have had friends say a word in their
behalf. Scores of letters have been
written by friends of some of the can
didates, and most of such letters, it is
stated, are regarded as meaningless.
More than one member of the force
who entered the fight, it is stated, has
expressed himself as being absolutely
certain of receiving the promotion. and
some disappointments are bound to
follow.