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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-11
Departures.

Schooner Ruth Decker, light, for a
Potomac point to load lumber for Bal
timore; schooner S. T. White, light, for
Maryland point after cord wood for the
dealers here; schooner A. J. Holland
light, for Nomini creek to load cord
wood or lumber back to this CITY. fat
tie Lavenia Pearl, for an eastern shore
or Chesapeake bay joint with lumber
anu building material; boats Juanita
peake bay points after watermelons
for the market here: schooner Lewis
Worrell, light. for Alexandria to COM
plete dischargfng cargo Of railroad ties:
steamer Southland. for Old Point and
Norfolk by the Norfolk and Washing
ton Steamboat Company: United States
naval steamer Talbot. from navy yard
for Indian Head with passengers.
Tugs and Tows.
Tug Capt. Toby arrived from Deco.
guam towing raft Of pine pilings: tug
James o. Carter left towing light
schooner to Fort Washington to load
wood: tug John Miller left with lighters
for Swan creek to load brick making
clay; District tug Louise arrived with
brick laden scows and left with scows
laden with street sweepings for Deco
guam; tug Herbert arrived with light
ers and left with light scows for dig
ging machines opposite Alexandra:
tug J. T. Selectman arrived at George
town with lighters; tug Winship ar
rived at Georgetown with light coal
boats bound up the canal.
Memoranda.
Schooner Charles L. Rohde IL duo at
Newbern, N. c.. from this city to load
lumber to return; schooner Mildred is
due in the lower river from Philadel-
phia to load railroad ties: schooner
Lizzie Lee is at Baltimore from a Po-
tomac point with pine lumber; schooner
Richard Tall is at Alexandria for an
overhauling; schooner Maud s. will re-
turn to q lower river point to load pulp
wood for Alexandria to be shipped to
West Virginia: schooner J. P. Robinson
has arrived in Upper Machodoc creek
from this city with merchandise:
schooner s. G. Colbourn IL due at this
city with cord wood from White Stone
Point, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-11
THUNDERST0RMS PUT
WEATHER MAN At SEA
Admitted He Can't Gauge Antics of
Elements With Ac-
curacy.

The weather bureau is up against 1t
when 1t comes to predicting local tnun-
derstorms, it freely admits in an article
in this weeks News Letter Of the De-
partment of Agriculture. The article
also answers several others questions
worrying residents who suffer from
the heat, notably why heat" thunder
storms offer no permanent relief from
the heat.
1.-The science and art of weather fore
casting never have been and never will
be reduced to the basis of absolute
certainty" emphatically declares the
writer in the News Letter. answering
the complaint of an irate alfalfa grow
er in a certain county in the west, who
complained that a thunderstorm had
ruined a considera BILE acreage of cut
alfalfa that had been allowed to lie out
to cure, as the weather forecast had
said nothing about showers.
Accuracy Is Precluded.
1.-THE very operation of the natural
laws of the universe precludes this" 1t
continues, flooring the alfalfa grower
ct al. with one powerful blow. "And
with no type of weather is this impos-
sibility of exact forecasting more in
evidence than in the case of thunder
storms.
1.-THE forecasting of general thunder
storms over large areas is not so diff
ficult, as these generally occur when,
after a heated period, large area or
high barometric pressure with pro-
nounced fall in temperature follows the
heated period, bringing with it thun-
derstorms and later cool and clear
period Of at least several days dura-
ton.
rC<o
occurring during periods of abnormal
heat that are caused by excessive air
convection-that is, by the upward
movement of air. masses that are UNI
duly heated by contact with the warm
earth. These are carried upward to
such an elevation that they become
cooled by expansion to an extent that
lowers the temperature of the warm
air masses below the temperature of
condensation, and rain therefore oc-
ours.
Local in Character.
'"fhese heat thunderstorms are fire.
quently very local in character, as GER
tain portions of the earths surface be-
come hotter than others, and conse-
quently heat thunderstorm often oc-
ours in one locality, whereas only a
few miles. or even a shorter distance,
away there will be none at all. 1t is
not an infrequent occurrence to have a
severe thunderstorm over one portion
of a large city while over other por-
lions there will be none. 1t should also
be added that these heat thunder
storms are usually followed by quick
return to the same heated conditions
that preceded them, indicating a mere
ly temporary disturbed condition of
the atmosphere without prospect of
permanent relief until the appearance
of such cool. high-pressure area as
has been mentioned above"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-11
Fined for Not Showing Lights.

August e the navigation inspectors
found the tug Baby. belonging to the
Columbia Granite and Dredging Com
pany of this city. being navigated aft
er shutdown without showing proper
lights. The local customhouse reports
fine of 5000 having been placed upon
her for this violation of the navigation
laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-11
CITY ITEMS.

BY POP.

CHOICE White POtatOeH, 12Nc Pk.S
Yellow Onions. zoe PIX: Pure Lard. 9Ac
ID: Butter CSC h.; 10 lbs. Granulated
Sugar. 5Sc: Extra Small Sifted e. j.
Peas. TIC: ) cans E. J. Peas. Csc: 5
cans Sugar Corn. Csc; lbs. Fancy
Head Rice, 25c: 4 lbs. Evap. Peaches.
25c: lbs. Lima Beans. 25c: Fat Nor
way Mackerel. &c and 10c; IL lbs. White
Neal. SOC; cans Baked Beans. CSC: 3
cans Tuna Fish. Csc; large cans Cal.
Peaches. 10c; Star Of the East Flour,
$3.50 bbl.; lbs, CSC. 1898 M st. NV.
and all the ]. r. d. Pyles Stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-11
Falls and Injuries Spine.

James Washington. colored. 81 X
street northwest, witnessed the WASH
ington-Detroit game yesterday from
the roof of a house near the ball park,
and about the time he was ready to
leave his vantage point he fell and
sustained a severe injury to his spine
He was taken to Freedmen's Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-11
Workman Suffers Injury.

While working on the bridge over
Anacostia river at Pennsylvania ave-
nue. yesterday afternoon, Melvin Coop
er. $40 Westminster street, was struck
on the head with hammer and rem
dered unconscious He was taken to
Casualty Hospital. His recovery is ex-
pected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-11
Mrs. r. E. Riordan Sues for suuport

Rose Ellen Riordan, through Attorneys
D. W. Baker and n. A. Grant, fled q
petition for maintenance against her hus-
band, Daniel J. Riordan, in the Supreme
Court Of the District Of Columbia late
yesterday afternoon The petitioner
states the couple were married in this
city November 25. 1914, and that they
lived together until July 10 last, when
the husband Is alleged to have left her.
stating he wan going out Of town The
wife says he IL IN the city ana she be.
uovos he has deserted her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-11
ADJUSTMENTS.
Special Film Features

Especial Film Features
Regent. 18th & California; Sta. wv.
! TODAY-'THE ISLE OF CONTENT 8-part
sslie pscduetion; ANS &c. Cs 9 IA, Also an
Adventures OF Dominica. BUSINESS
] RIVALS
BULLDOGS OF THE TRAIL" great
American play. By Picture Playhouse Film
Company.
Leader. 9th Ret. e q SITS. wv.
T0DAY-Duncan McIsae and Gertrude Nc
Coy. in JUNE FRIDAY" Hiison Feature.
ToMoRRow-Ruth stonehou.e. in WHEN
/ MY LADY SMILES" Bssanay. in 8 acts
Circle The.ter. 2Ios Pa. Ave. wv.
! Harmw. in THE RATTLE OF ELDER
Louise Vale. in UNDER TWO FLAGS IL
! ToMoRRow-CHARL CHAPLIN. in "A
savoy. 18th and Columbia Road.
! TODAY-Metro. Film Corp. presents Edward
ssaaf z Is asst dram. Also fAfH
! NO. 81.
WashinRton's Prettie.t Girls
Are to be seen AT PENN GARDENS every
SEATS IN WONDERFUL FAIR AIRDOME
I THIS ADVERTISEMENT AND 10 CENTS
ADMITS BACHELORS. JOIN THE PARTY
l TODAY-Wm. Fox presents ''WORMWOOD,"
THE. DRAMATIC MASTERwORK OF
MARIE CORELLI: PRODUCED BY MAR
: Shall, FARNUM. The cast consists OF re-
Z nowned players. headed by John Sainpolis.
Ethel Kaufman and Charles Arthur; : acts
: ALSO PATHE WEEKLY
! NMORROW-kalem presents THE SEW
! ENTH COMMANDMENT in acts Lnhi n
! presents the beautiful drama WHEN
THE LIGHT CAME IN" featuring Ethel
Clayton, Louis Kaufman and Justins HUI
in acts. Nitagrsph presents 'CJTEy,
! FORTUNE HUNTING featuring wsny
Van, Mira Frazer. Albert Roccardl. Tenn
I pier SAKE.
I Lyric. 18th and Irving SIS. WV.
1 TODAY-Wm. Fox presents BETTY HANSEN,
[ Burope's most celebrated actress, assisted
I by JEAN SOUTHERN and STUART
7 HOLMES. in the great New York stage
success, SHOULD MOTHER TELL
Fox Film Features shown 1rst time in Mt.
Pleasant at the Lyric.
Washington Theater mil Park.
! TONIGHT-viola Dana in THE HOUSE OF
THE LOST COURT 5-act Paramount
fascinating romance, with loves triumph.
~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-11
MR.. NEWMAN |NSPECTS
0CCOQUAN WORKHOUSE
Commissioner Also Visits Reforma-
tory Tract and Observes
Work Done There.
Secures Information to Base Request
for Appropriations for Various
D. c. Institutions.

Commissioner Newman is inspecting the
Districts workhouse at Occoquan. Va, to-
day, preparatory to including in the next
budget an item for the upkeep of this in
stitution. He also will visit the reforma-
property, as Congress is to be asked for
liberal appropriation for advancing
work on the reformatory. which is to
serve as the home of the Districts long
term prisoners.
It is the Commissioners plan to visit
all the correctional, penal and charitable
institutions maintained by the District be-
fore beginning work on the next budget
Last week he inspected the Industrial
Home School The Home for the Aged
and Infirm at Blue Plains, the Jail and
other institutions will be visited in the
next few days.
Although Congress has provided only
a few thousand dollars for plans and
other preliminary work in connection
with the reformatory project, Commits
sioner Newman will find today that
much progress has been made.
Work Going On.
Under direction of W. H. Whitaker,
superintendent of the workhouse, a
sawmill has been established, large
amount of timber on the reformatory
tract converted into building material
and a good start made on construction
of an industrial railway which will
extend from the reformatory through
the workhouse tract to Occoquan creek,
where are located the principal work.
house Industries, including the brick
and stone-crushing plants.
Mr.. Whitaker, who developed Deco
guam out Of a wilderness tract, employ
ing only prison labor. is utilizing the
same methods in constructing the re-
formatory. The Commissioners have
largely followed his suggestions re-
garding the building of the reforma-
tory, and there is little doubt among
those who are in touch with the adj
ministration that both this institution
and the workhouse will be placed I'M
der one management, OF which Mr..
Whitaker will be the head.
The last estimates called for an ap-
preparation of $4,000 for starting work
on the reformatory, but only $4,000
was allowed. 1t is expected that a
considerably larger amount than last
years item will be placed in the forth
coming budget.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-11
Washington's Birthplace Improved.

Progress in the work OF improve
ment at Wakefield, the birthplace OF
George Washington. will be reported
by Col. Joseph I. Keefer, a relative of
Cen. Washington. at the fall meeting
of the Sons Of the Revolution, It IL
announced. Col. Keefer has written
much Of the family history. !.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-11
REQUESTS MADE IN Will
OF v. J. b0ARDMAN
Principal Estate Left to Wife and
Children-P. E. Cathedral
Foundation Gets $4,000.

The will Of William j. Boardman,
dated January 10, 1910. and two codi-
ellis were filed for probate in the Su-
preme Court of the District of Column
bia late yesterday afternoon.
| By the terms of the will the wife,
Mrs. Florence Sheffield Boardman, is
given a life interest in the home at
18th and P streets and in all real es-
| tate owned by Mr.. Boardman in the
| block bounded by 18th and 10th streets
and r and streets northwest The
sum of $4,000 also is left to the widow
| for her immediate use. The executors
are directed to pay this sum to her
out OF any moneys that may have been
| left by Mr.. Boardman. She also is
given all automobiles, carriages and
personal effects. except a watch, desig-
mated as the Tobias watch. which is
described as having belonged to the
grandfather of the testator. This
watch is bequeathed to William Jarvis
Boardman of Cleveland. Ohio.
P. E. Cathedral a Beneficiary.
An endowment of $4,000 is given to
the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral
Foundat1on for use in the maintenance
! of the cathedral for public worship,
with a provision that if the board Of
trustees of the foundation cannot le-
gally hold the principal and devote
the income to the purpose designated,
then the principal is to be used in the
completion of the cathedral
william Henry Boardman. a son. is
TO receive the income from a one-half
interest in real estate in Cleveland,
Ohio, during his life, and at his death
the income goes to his four children.
All nrearms and ammunition are given
to William Jarvis Boardman of Cleye-
land. while $500 is given to a servant,
John Wilson. for his faithfulness.
1t is provided that the remainder of
the estate be divided into six equal
parts: Two parts are left to Mrs
daughters. Miss Mabel Thorp Board
man. Mrs. Florence Sheffield Keep and
Mrs. Josephine Porter Crane. One part
is to be held in trust by the Citizens
Savings and Trust Company Of Cleve-
land, Ohio. one-half of the income of
which is to be paid to William Henry
Boardman, son, and the other half
to his four children.
Provisions of the Codicil.
A codicil of January %, 1914, pro-
vides that Miss Mabel Thorp Board
man be given a life interest in the
home at 18th and P streets and the real
estate between 18th and 10th and r
and streets northwest. subject to the
life estate of her mother. A codicil
dated December IA, 1912, names two
executors instead of three designated
in the original will, the change being
necessary on account of the death Of
Frederick A. Keep, son-in-law. and
leaves the widow and W. Murray Crane.
son-in-law, the executors of the es-
tate, who are to serve without bond.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-11
Big Appropriation Expected.

In fact. the total budget of the board
of charities, which cares for all the
charitable, correctional and penal in
situations, is expected to be larger than
that of last year, which amounted to
approximately million and half
dollars. This will be due to large ap-
propriations needed for the reforma-
tory and starting work on the munich
pal hospital, to be located at 14th and
Upshur streets northwest.
It also is probable that the estimates
will provide for the purchase of the
fifteen acres of ground composing the
Sweeney tract, which adjoins the Home
for the Aged and Inflrm, at Blue Plains.
The board of charities, of which John
Joy Edison is chairman, has begun pre-
liminary work on the preparation of
it's estimates. George S. Wilson, sec
the board will be held about the mid
die of September. The estimates will
be ready for transmission to the Com
missioners at the time they begin work
on the general budget for the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-11
Confederate Vets to 90 to Reunion.

A delegation Of Gen. Harry Heth
Camp Of Confederate Veterans Of this
city 10 being made up to attend the
sessions OF the Grand Camp Of Con-
federate Veterans of Virginia, which
will be held at Fredericksburg, Va,
October 10, 20 and 81. according to an
nouncement made today. Capt. Fred
snxious that the organisation be we'll
represented 1t the meeting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-11
Drawing Books. Schmidt. 1927 18th St

Get Our Estimate on Wiring Your Home
Electric Webster. TT 9th st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-11
CONCRETE STREET WORK
BEGUN At TAK0MA PARK
Council Votes to Begin Other Munic-
ipal Improvements-Sewer
Work Contemplated.

The work of constructing concrete
streets for Takoma Park. Md, is now
we'll under way, according to a report
| made to the town council Monday night
by Councilman L. R. Grabill, chairman of
| the street committee, and who is also
superintendent of county roads for the
District. The contract for the work
was awarded to Harper & Voigt of
this city.
The first thoroughfare to receive the
attention Of the contractors was Will
low avenue, which is being graded
from Carroll avenue to the terminus
of Willow avenue. About 1000 feet of
concrete streets will be constructed.
the estimated cost of which will be
about $4,000, which is one of the larg-
est municipal contracts ever let by the
town.
The thoroughfares will be entirely of
concrete five inches in depth, with a
width of twenty feet, with six-by-
twelve-inch curbs, costing $2.45 per
running foot. The cost to the abutting
property owner will be about 80 cents
per running foot for each side Of the
street, the other third to be paid by
the town of Takoma Park. Catch
also be included in the contract
ALI the work Is to be completed not
later than November 10, after which
date the contractors will forfeit $40
per day If the work is not completed.
Payments for the work will be made
each month by the town, which will be
reimbursed by the property owners at
fected within a period of five years,
over which payments will be distrib-
uted.
Town to Control Driveway Building.
At the meeting an ordinance was adopt
ed requiring that all driveways con-
structed to private residence shall be
done only upon permission of the town
authorities. the expense of the same to
be borne by the property owners Any
person constructing such driveWays
without first having obtained authority
shall be fined not to exceed SIS in the
discretion Of the mayor. The council
also voted to appoint an inspector to
assist e. E. Blodgett, superintendent
of public works.
Application will be made to the
Maryland state board of health, under
a recent act Of the legislature re-
quiring this procedure. for permission
to extend the existing water main on
Carroll avenue between Flower and
Central avenues and also water and
sewer on Flower avenue for distance
OF 100 feet eastward from Davis
avenue.
The council decided to lay a four
inch water main in Pine Crest subdi-
vision, providing sufficient rights of
way through lots 8. q 10 and II in
block II can be secured, the entire cost
to be charged against abutting prop
|erty owners. A hearing on the project
will be held In the town clerks office
August 80.
The meeting was presided over by
Mayor S. W. Williams. with Council
men L. r. Grabill. H. F. Taft, B. B.
Jenkins, w. w. Dyar, Acting Town
Clerk Hugh M. Davis and Super
intendent Of Public Works E. e.
Blodgett present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-11

spelshouse. 1910 7th. Main $780, Payer.
hanging window shades picture framea
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-11
School Playground Exhibit Ends.

The exhibit of work done on the
school Fairgrounds during the six
week season just closed ended today.
The children will receive the articles
they made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-11

$40. Asheville and Return. Aug. Is.
Limit, Is days. Southern railway
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-11
Charlie Chaplin daily. Virginia. sos 9th

Phone Your Want Ad to The Star.
Main PAD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-11

The entire third floor of The Star
Bldg. is available for desirable tenants
1t will be rented as a whole or in part
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-11
POLICEMAN 0. J. TREN|S
PREY Of P|CKPOCKETS
Loses Roll Of Bills and a Ring
While on His
Vacation.

Motor Cycle Policeman o. J. Trenis.
who Is Familiarity known to hundreds
Of automobilists and others who visit
Rock Creek Park and frequent the
roads In that section, has returned
from a trip to Ocean View, Va. He was
at the resort just one week, he stated,
and had an enjoyable time in spite of
the fact that he was almost penniless
when he reached there.
Trenis was one of six passengers on
the electric line between Norfolk and
Ocean View who helped swell the COT
fers of a gang of pickpockets who OPP
Grated on the car. His roll of bills
and an engagement ring were taken
from him. he said, and when he alight-
ed from the car and got a glimpse of
the ocean he discovered his loss.
Goes In Search of Friend.
The robbery occurred Sunday morn
ing. Trenis had stopped in Norfolk
long enough to get a good breakfast.
he explained, and was satisfied that the
pangs of hunger would give him no I'M
necessary annoyance for few hours,
but he was in quandary to determine
what he was going to do about hotel
accommodations until the next day. He
started in search of an acquaintance.
walking from one end of the resort to
the other several times Finally he
found a Washingtonian whom he knew
better than the other man knew him.
The other man was able to recall his
name and that was about all. He was
willing to lend a helping hand, but was
anxious to learn of his prospects of re-
endorsement.
Difficulties Overcome.
The men had many mutual friends in
business. but, being Sunday, they real
lied it would be a difficult matter to
get any of them on the telephone.
Finally Trenis recalled mutual friend
in the lunchroom business, who kept
his place open seven days each week.
The lunchroom man responded, gave
Trenis the proper recommendation and
he was able to get check cashed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-11

Regent. 18th & CALIFORNIA; sts. wv.
TODAY-'THE ISLE OF CONTENT" S-part
Selig production: All-Star CAST Also
other OF the ROWLAND STORIES % tie
Adventures OF Dominica. 'BUSlNEssS
RIVALS"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-11

Olympic. 1891 You st. NV.
TODAY-Miss sidney shielde IN THE
American play. By Picture Playhouse Film
Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-11

savoy. 18th and Columbia Road.
TODAY-Metrc. Film Corp. presents Edward
Connolly, In the 6-act drama production.
.MARSE CONVICTION" ALSO PAT1IE,
NO. 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-11

TODAY-Mae Marsh, Lillian Gish and Robert
Harrow. in THE BATTLE OF ELDER
BUSH GULCH.' Franklin Richie and
Louise Vale, in UNDER TWO FLAGS
Also Paramount Travel Pictures.
TOMORRow-CHARLI CHAPLIN. IN "A
WOMAN"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-26
POSTAL SERVICE HAS
DOUBLED IN u YEARS


Washington Dec 2j.--Th postal
service has doubled in the last twelve
wears and during HE last fiscal Year
andtcd transactions reached the So
0o0,O00,00l mark for the first time
according 10 the annual report of
Charles A. Kram, auditor for the post
office department, made public to-
night Sa'ns of stamps postal cards
and stamped envelopes the great
source al ircomo. nctted S25,,'"o. ooo
for the year. About S20o1o3 W1s
paid out in salaries.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-26
Sl5,OOO,O00 WORTH or
WHEAT FOR ALLIES

Melbourne, Australia, Dec p Cvia
London. I0:49 p. MIA wheat deal
lust completed with the British and
French governments involved neariv
"a a4o OGa sterling and the price Is
above five shillings 4 busheL
A sale has also been made to lial}.
A cargo from South Africa has
brought the record price ~ t.Ee sn''-
'pngs five pence.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-26

London Dec 25.-Carl Menkc Ger
man consul nj Birmingham Tor many
ycars. until hi. office was closed hy
the war. and his business partner
Carl shorn, have both been detained
on an order from the home office and
removed to London, presumably for
lnternment