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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-29
CAPT. JOHN J. KNAPP DEAD.
Commandant of Philadelphia Navy
Yard Succumbs to Apoplexy.

PHILADELPHIA. September 20
Capt. John J. Knapp. commandant OF
tho Philadelphia navy yard, died at
the Naval Hospital here last night
from apoplexy. He was stricken at
his desk yesterday morning as he was
about to start on his physical test
walk of ten miles. Several months
ago the commandant suffered a mild
stroke. but quickly recovered and re-
sumed his duties.
Capt. Knapp was fifty-eight years
old. and was graduated from the Naval
Academy in 1878, having been appoint
ed in 1874 from Missouri. He served
in many parts of the world, and was
commissioned captain in 1910. He COM
manded the battleship Connecticut, and
in 1904 was made a member of the
naval examining board. He succeeded
Rear Admiral Benson as commandant
Of the local yard last June.
Capt. Knapp leaves a wife and one
son, who is a paymaster in the navy.
He was a member of the Aztec Club Of
1917, the Military Order of Carabao.
the United Spanish War Veterans and
the Army and Navy clubs of Washing
ron and Manila. He had a home in
this city, at 1916 22d street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-29
GRAND ARMY PROGRAM.
This Evening.

War vessels in Georgetown
channel, west Of Potomac Park;
open to visitors until $3.50 pm.
Drill by bluejackets from war
ship upon the White Lot at
pm.
A public reception in the ro-
tunda of the Capitol by the ma
tional officers Of the Woman's
Relief Corps and national officers
of women's patriotic organiza-
lions at s to $3.50 pm.
Ladies' Of q. A. r. conduct their
reception in honor of command
er-in-chief and national officers
of the Grand Army, in the Will
lard Hotel at 9 pm.
In Camp Emery reunions will
Corps. rooms and 2: 4th Army
room IS; 9Th Army Corps, rooms
16 and II; 10th Army Corps.
rooms IL and 10: 18th Army
Corps, rooms % and %; campfire.
room 81; dog watch, room %.
In Camp Emery. east hall,
campfire; presided over. by Col.
Charles c. Royce. at 1880 pm.
Dog watch" reunion. naval
and marine veterans. west hall,
room %. of Camp Emery, at 1880
p.m., Shipmate A. G. Fortfer- pre-
siding.
Reception and banquet by the
colored citizens Of Washington In
Convention Hall.
Pension office open to visitors
until 9 pm.
Tomorrow.
Business section of forty-ninth
annual encampment of G. A. r.
in room 81 of Camp Matthew G.
Emery at 10 O'Clock am.
Dedication of jubilee tablet at
Manassas, Va. 10 am.
President Wilson will receive
patriotic organizations at
o'clock at the White House.
Ladies OF G. A. R. meet in New
Willard, 8 to IL am. and 2 to
pm.
Reunions of Army of the Ten
nessee, 9Th Army Corps, 18th
Army Corps, 18th Army Corps
and 18th Army Corps. Camp En-
cry, pm.
Exhibition and drill by Signal
Corps, U. S. A., with pack radio
set on the White Lot at pm.
Exhibition and drill by Medi-
cal Corps. u. s. A., with stretch
er and ambulance drill on White
Lot at 4 pm.
War vessels in Georgetown
channel, west Of Potomac Park.
open to visitors until $3.50 pm.
Campfire for veterans with a
past commander-in-chi presfd-
ing, in room 81 Of Camp Emery
at 1880 pm.
Naval veterans dog watch in
room 20. Camp Matthew G. En-
cry. 1880 pm.
Resolutions committee Of Grand
Army encampment meets at 8
o'clock.
Reception to commander-in-
chief. @. A. R., by Daughters OF
Veterans, at New Willard, 8 to
$3.50 pm.
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FLASH SIGNALS OPENING
OF NEW RADIO STATION
Message to President Wilson From
One Of Most Powerful Units
Of Government System.

CHICAGO. September ga message
flashed to President Wilson in WASH
ington will signalize the opening today
of the new great lakes radio station at
Lake Bluff. one of the most powerful
units of the governments wireless sys-
tenn.
The message will be delivered to the
President from the Arlington radio sta
ton at Arlington Heights. near WASH
ington. It will be signed by Mayor w.
II. Thompson OF Chicago. After the
presidential message has been sent dis
patches of greeting will be flashed to
San Diego. Cal: Panama. and other
stations thousands of miles distant,
and other ofiicials in Washington.
The Lake Blur station has q receiving
radius of 5000 miles and . sending
radius exceeding 1000 miles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-29

| looking after the crowd between 10th
and 18th streets Capt. Charles T. Peck
had charge Of that section between
18th and 14th streets. His command
was composed Of one lieutenant, two
sergeants, six mounted privates and a
detachment of twenty-five Baltimore
policemen, twenty Washington officers
and number of special policemen.
Capt. Thomas Judge of the tenth pre-
cinct had charge Of the section between
Pennsylvania avenue and 14th street
to 18th and F streets. squad of TWEEN
ty-five Baltimore policemen being num-
bered in his command. Capt Robert
E. Doyle of the second precinct had
charge of a large squad of policemen,
which did duty from 18th and F streets
to the east side of Madison place.
Look After Reviewing Stands.
Inspector H. L. Gessford and Capts.
Sullivan and Anderson were in charge
from Madison place to 18th street.
where they looked after the Presidents
reviewing stand, while Capt. w. F. Fall
vey was in charge between 18th and
18th streets.
Police captains looked after the clos
Ing of the streets one square from the
Avenue. Sergt. Williams was in charge
of the squad Of policemen on duty In
and about the White House grounds.
Four hundred Boy Scouts co-operated
with the police along the line of the
parade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-29
An Effigy of "0Id Abe"
War Eagle, in Parade

When the Wisconsin department
marched in the parade today the most
noted mascot of either of the contend
ing armies in the great conflict Of arms
was borne proudly aloft in efigy.
The famous Company c Of the Sth
Wisconsin Regiment. at Eau Claire. Is
called tho Eagle Company" in recog-
milton Of "Old Abe"
'.The soldier bird" the eagle veteran
Of the civil war. known - ''Old Abe"
has long since become famous In story
and song. and it, life history ID
really Q part Of the oflcia1 history Of
the evil war. - It served under capts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-29
Police to Discard Long 0vercoats.

NEW YORK. September 2s.-Long
overcoats. which last winter hampered
policemen In the pursuit Of violators of
the law. will be banned this winter
sioner. issued today. It was stipulated
that the new overcoats must not extend
more than three inches below the knees.
Policemen who suffer from cold hands
Will be allowed to wear black wooden
gloves instead of the buckskiu ones
heretofore prescribed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-29
French General Seriously Wounded.

PARIS, September 29.-Gen. Cremer
was seriously wounded at the Satory
camp while watching experiments with
explosives. He and his STAFF officers
were hurled some distance when a mine
Gen, Cremer's thighs was broken and
he was badly burned while his COM
Danions suffered less serious injuries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-29

Perkins and Wolf from May, 1861. to
the close Of the war.
The eagle was captured in the spring
Of 1851, in Chippewa county. Wis, by
an Indian Of the La Flambeau tribe and
sold for a bushel Of corn; soon after
ward the eagle was taken to Eau
Claire and sold to Company C, 8th Wis
consin Regiment. for $3.50. The COM
pany went to the war in command of
Capt. ]. e. Perkins, who was killed at
succeeded by Lieut.. Wolf.
Named for President.
Capt. Perkins named tho eagle "Old
Abe"-in honor of Abraham Lincoln.
"Old Abe" was seen in all his glory
when the regiment was engaged in bat
place at the head Of Company C, in the
Of the musket and the roll of smoke,
"Old Abe" with spread pinions, would
jump up and down on his perch, ut
terfng wild screams. The f1ercer and
louder the storm Of battle, the fercer.
wilder and louder the screams. "Old
Abe" was with the command in nearly
every action-twenty-two battles and
sixty skirmishes. 1t is remarkable that
not color or eagle bearer was shot.
n0ld Abe" was given to the state of
capital for many years.
An album portrait Of "Old Abe" was
made and sold at Is cents for the bene-
mt OF the great sanitary fair in Chi
cago. May. 1865.
For nearly a decade after the war
odd Abe" was carried to nearly all the
reunions and Grand Army encamp-
ments in the country.
He was on hand at the centennial, In
1875. where his war record and life his
tory was rehearsed to thousands of his
countrymen.
The mounted form of this famous
eagle Is now relic in the National
Museum here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-29

r. A. 6lro IL asS1sIdnt 1oJV1AAt Bon>
The other departments fell in line a.
Pennsylvania Commander c. r.
Gramlich, Asst. Adjt. Gen. Samuel p.
ohio-commander seeley P. Mount.
Asst. Adjt. Gen. Charles s. Matthews.
New York-Commander Fan L. It'd
ball, Asst. Adjt. Gen. Charles A. Orr.
Connecticut - Commander Charles
Griswold. Asst. Adjt. Gen. Albert A
May.
Massachusetts-Comm Alfred II.
Knowles. Asst. Adjt Gen. Wilfred A.
Wetherbee.
New Jersey-commander William F.
Washington, Asst, Ad5t. Gen. Enos F.
Maine-commander Simon 8. An
drews. Asst. Adjt. Gen. Fred A. Bot
California and Nevada-commander
John H. Roberts.
Rhode Island-Commander Henry J.
Pickersgill. Asst Adjt. Gen. Phillip 8.
Church.
New acknowledgements Martin
B. Plummer. Asst. Adjt. Gen. Frank
Vermont-co George p. Mar
tin, Asst. Adjt Gen. Carlos B. Will
liams.
Virginia and North carolina-com-
Gen. George n. Birchdeld.
District Brings Up Rear.
According to the rule Of seniority
the District veterans. 600 strong. would
have marched here, but being the homo
department. by courtesy they bring UP
the rear.
acknowledgements JOSEPH Brooks
Asst. Ad1t. Gen. Robert c. sunstrom.
Nebraska-Command George C.
Humphrey. Asst. Adjt. Gen. A. NJ. Trim
Michigan-commande ELI Strong.
Asst. Adtt. Gen. Henry spaulding.
Adit Gsn eeor sshn a mslly
Indiana-Commander Lewis King,
Asst Adjt. Gen. ]. R. Fesler.
Colorado and Wyoming-Commander
DR.. F. o. Burdick. Asst. Adjt. Gen. w.
H. Comstock.
Kansas-Commander corwin A. Meek,
Asst. Adjt Gen. G. M. Brassfield.
Deiaware-Commander John p Riley,
Asst Adjt. Gen. J. S. Litzenberg.
MISUNDERSTANDING Watson w.
Hall. Asst. Adjt. Gen. orion s. Clark.
yne. Asst. Adjt. Gen. Thomas B. Rogers.
Oregon-Commander George A. Hard
ing. Asst. Ad1t Gen. G. A: Williams.
Kentucky-Commande John T. Gum.
West Virginia-Commande c. T.
Reed. Asst. Adjt. Gen. Thomas v. SAILS
bury.
South Dakota-Commander c. 8. Bod
gett, Asst Adjt. Gen. P. v. Fitzpatrick.
Even Alaska Represented.
Washington and Alaska-commande
H. w. North. Asst. Adjt Gen. Allen
Gerr1sh.
New Mexico-Commander z n. Bliss.
Asst. Adjt. Gen. J. g. Caldwell.
Utah-commander n. G. Rollins.
Asst Adjt. Gen. William croms.
Tennessee-Command F. NJ Under
wood. Asst. Adjt. Con: B. F. Bashor.
mander e. K Russ. Asst. Adjt. Gen. F.
F,orda-Commander James d. Bull
lard. Asst. Ad1t. Gen. J. Cummings.
Montana-Commander James r. r.
aoss. Asst Ad1t &c Cen g. E. I Rs,shs;
Asst. Adjt. Gen. Joseph S. Ewing.
Idaho-Commander w. H. Cable. Asst
Adjt. Gen. Edward P. Durell.
Arizona-commander w. M. Grer
Asst. Adjt- Gen. 4. J; Sampson. No..
mander W. B. Todd, Asst. Adjt. Gen. S.
Alabama - Commander Charles A.
Mango, Asst. AdJt. Gen. Charles c.
Chaplin.
North Dakota-Commander ]. L.
Smith, Asst Adtt. Gen. B. F. Bigelow.
Oklahoma-Commande A. A. Beasler,
Asst Adjt Gen. T. H: Seward.
Naval Veterans Of 1861 -1865-Com-
manded by Commodore Sherburne c.
Disabled veterans unable to march.
riding in automobiles. There were
twenty touring cars and four sight
seeing automobiles.
Department of the Potomac Of Wash
ington, D. C.-Commanded by Col. John
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-29
Maj. Pullman, In Uniform,
Directs Police Work

Maj. Raymond W. Pullman, super.
intendent of police. appeared in full
uniform this morning, being the first
time he has so appeared in parade
since he took charge Of the depart
ment. He was on hand early in the
morning to see that his orders for
clearing Pennsylvania avenue were
made effective. The work of clearing
~" '"rrue was begun at o'clock
while the street cars were not stopped
unt.i $3.50 o'clock.
Mounted Sergt. Harry and sixteen
mounted privates reported to Mai
Pullman at the Peace monument short
ly after o'clock. They were desig-
mated as the majors escort for the day
Inspector F. E. Cross and Capt. Null
hall had charge in the vicinity OF
Pennsylvania avenue and ISL street
Mounted Sergt. Weber, detachment
Of mounted privates and a NUMBER OF
special policemen rendered assistance
and protected the rear end OF the pa
rade, stopping at 18th street ana pre-
venting vehicles from entering the
court of honor.
Guard Special Sections.
Capt. w. H. Harrison OF the sixth
precinct. with one lieutenant. TWO ser
eeants and a squad of privates looked
after the crowd between Isl ana An
streets, while Capt. Henry schneider
of the ninth precinct was IN charge
from there to the west side OF 7th
From 7th to 10th street Capt. c. e. E.
Father Of the eighth precinct was in
charge. Twenty-Five uniformed mem
bers Of the Baltimore force were mum
bered among his command. Ton Bal
timore policemen formed Rars 81 the
command Of Capt. George ~. Williams.
who was charged with the duty Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-29
Few Regulars In Line.

Leading the escort to the veterans Of
tho sixties was q small but creditable
representation Of the army and navy AZ
it exists today. The participation OF the
War Department had been arranged
Lieut.. Col. Chauncey B. Bak-
,r and that Of the navy through Com
mander w. W. 0albraith. The purely
federal division consisted Of all the
available regular troops and sesznsn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-29
Illinois Has Post Of Honor.

And then came the Grand Army Vet
Grams, marching by states.
Illinois held the post OF honor even
as It did nifty years ago. when Gen.
John A. Logan led his soldiers in the
van Of the grand review. Illinois has
this honor by virtue Of seniority. being
the first state in which a Grand Army
Snyder led his department, which had
an unusually large representation
Cen. Lewis b. Ind 10 assistant adjutant
general.
Wisconsin came next, under command
plauss because Of it, mascot. Gen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-29
War Trophies Carried.

Many of the departments carried war
trophies or were headed by their own
band or drum corps. Conspicuous
among these was "MeKinley's Own"
Band from Canton, Ohio. composed Of
thirty-six pieces. II led the william
Mckinley Post of Canton, Ohio, which
carried the largest nag In the world,
more than $50 feet long. which yes
ion the dome of the Capitol that all
visitors might see IL. This band was
brought to Washington by Mckinley
las q personal escort for his inaugura-
ition. and accompanying him all over
1.-THE country.
/ Commander Col. John NJ. Snyder of
the Department Of Illinois, one Of the
two surviving organizers Of the Grand
Army vs. escorted By veteran dfe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-29

at the funeral OF President Grant, and
in charge of the body from the time Of
his death until burial. Each year this
post has charge of the memorial exercises
at his tomb.
The day book., 1915-04-24

John Durlak, II, 11O7 w. Ene, bad
ly hurt by auto at Erie and Curtis SITS.
w. J. Ray, Colo, Ia, told Interstate
Commerce Com m'R~that farmers would
be unable to bear the burden if the
freight rates are increased.
Maxine La Titcomb, divorced wife
of Nat Wills, tramp actor" obtained
discharge of her manager, Fred
Haaker, who was arrested while in
theater with her in early morning
hours.
Chicago was warmest town in the
country, last night. Mercury went
up to S4 degrees; 48 hours more of it.
Henry Haus, motorman, 77o3
Drexel av., died of injuries sustained
Thursday night in street car crash.
Fred Gerber, machinist, 1887 Cly-
bourn av., handed Judge Kersten's
bailiff a gun. Said he was desperate
and afraid to keep it. Collection TAX
en- up and given him.
Joseph Clark, former public fire in
surance adjuster, and Paul and Edo
ward Covitz paroled for arson from |
pen.
Mrs. Margaret Daily, ~, $3.50 Lex
ington, died. Fell from second story |
window week ago.
Chief Gleason issued order in |
structing police not to arrest auto |
owners for falling to pay wheel tax,
pending opinion by corporation coun-
sells on supreme court decision.
Five new indictments charging
bribery in police graft probe returned |
by grand jury against Capt. Halpin
and detective sergeants.
Board of education detectives try
ing to find thief who stole camera
from desk of John Marshall high |
school Thursday.
Jas Shannon, 1914 EafIin, told the |
police he had been beaten and robbed |
of diamond pin by men. Four ar
rested.
mike the Pike" HeitIer, held on
The day book., 1915-04-24

Writ of mandamus granted owners
of Harper theater, 1924 Harper av.
License refused because of proxim-
ity of church who objected.
Mayor Harrison, SIS years old yes
terday, didn't receive congratula-
tions. Says he will welcome a rest
like an old truck horse.
Phillip Manno, private banker, who
recently went bankrupt, discharged
on embezzlement charge made by de-
positor.
Detectives looking for men who
shot at feet of Herman Heckel, 1921
Wilson av. He didn't raise his hands
quick enough. $11. -.
William Westby again discharged
by judge after playing violin. Says
he wants to be present at barn dances
in Wisconsin this summer.
Father Jas. Green, pastor of ST.
Rita's Catholic church, 63d and Oak
ley av.. making preparation for an
nual novena which begins May 13.
Leroy Wallace, $3.50 Winchester
av., left home to travel with show.
Yesterday asked Philadelphia police
to wire father for funds.
State senate committee to confer
with County Judge Scully today to
discuss election reforms. Judge
wants permanent registration list.
Mrs. Flora Clay, whose body was
found in river, suicided because she
was about to again become mother,
coroner's jury found. +
Austin Joyce, II, 642 w. 46th- pI.,
killed by auto truck on 55th st.
Driver not held.
Hyde Park Protective assn prose-
cuted Victor Biasso, 9O28 The Strand,
who was fined $275 for keeping dive
and selling liquor without license.
Ellsworth Dooher, 1920 Calumet aV.
granted divorce. Says he is tired of
being allowed 35 cents day by wife.
Also makes statutory charges
IL .
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-03-14
Funerals
Will Not Be Conducted on the
Sabbath Day Hereafter by
Charleston Ministers

The Ministerial Association of
Charleston has gone on record as ia
voring. as near as possible. the bur
lal of the dead on week days, thus
giving to everyone day OF rest on
the Sabbath. Inc following was the
resolution In full:
Whereas: The Sabbath was Sc,
apart as day Of rest for both man
and beast, and
Whereas; The custom of buryins
our dead on the Sabbath is grow
ing habit among us, and
Whereas; Many clues have influ-
enced their respective communities tic
bury on week day, when it is posi-
bic. instead Of on the Sabbath:
Therefore; Be it resolved that it is
the sense OF this association that al
far as it can be made convenient te
our people, our funerals should bt
held on week days in order that the
undertakers, their men and theil
teams may have a day Of rest.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-03-14
Has Own
a ca 81
ming
Rick Kentucky Farmer Uses
Bark Lines, When
Flowing.
Flowing.

THORNTON. KY, Mar. Il "a
peculiar character lives at Beatrice,
near here. His name is %. b. John
son. This man is worth nearly half
a million dollars. and in blowing on
his farm he uses pawpaw bark for
iplow lines. He never owned farm
wagon and hau1ss goods for his store
in a boxed sled When; he thinks.
that his goods are ruined from age
he takes them out and buries them
on HIS farm
He has a very good education and
can speak various languages He is.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-03-14
MILLIONAIRE Tells
how TO- GET RICH
Wisconsin Pioneer Gives His
Rules for Saving Money
and Specializing.

MADISON. Wis, Mar 13.liD. X.
Tenney, 80, one Of the earliest set
tiers of Madison, member Of the first
class in the state university, former
mayor, giver Of land which has been
made into beautiful public parks, who
has just died here after a short ILL
ness 70 pneumonia. left a fortune OF
several millions, including 81 100000
OF Madison real estate
Dan Tenney was the example which
Madison mothers usually presented
to their sons as an inspiration OF
thrift He walked into the village in
1880, with all his worldly possessions
wrapped in a bandanna handkerchief
and swung on stick over his shout
der. Besides the ability to set type
he had this rule OF conduct:
Have a steady job; take % per
cent OF Your income and set it asida
in some savings plan or absolutely
non hazardous investment; adjust
your living so that the other 7o per
cent OF your income will cover it.
and perhaps leave some for specula-
ton, but ii you Gan squeeze any
thing out of the 20 per cent, it IS all
right to take fier. Follow this rule
and you'll never know poverty, but
you can't help but get rich. !"
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-03-14
SG|VE RAJ
New Buildings Are Planned for
Immediate CONSTRUCTION in
West Virginia.

PITTSBURG, March i The con-
struction Record today announced
the following list OF buildings pro
posed for construction In West ~.
gina:
Parkersburg-H. H. Vaught and
Company. 346 Madison avenue. New
York CITY. secured the contract to
build two-story brick, steel. terra
Gotta and reinforced concrete bank
and office building for the Second
National Bank. The structure viii
cost $50. 600.
Huntington-The Wilson, Iceamery
Company proposes building d three
story brick building 120xi6O fees
and is having plans made by the C..
-. Cooley Company. Country build
ing, Pfttsburg. Bids will not be.
taken until April Is. Estimated
cost 100000.
Harry NJ. Price contemplates erect
ing two two-story brick duplex resi-
dences on Forest avenue from pri-
vate plans. Cost S4.700 each.
MoundsviI lie Architect Thomas
shrimp. Moundsville, Will probably
have plans ready for bids about April
i for a two-story brick warehouse for
A. j. Jones. The building will meas
ure 52x95 feet and cost $500:
Logan-Architect E. II. Rinke has
plans in progress for one-story
stone church to be erected for the
Catholic congregation, to cost $50.
900