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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28
TUG AND LIGHTERS HERE.
To Be Employed in Dredging Work
in the Eastern Branch.

Lighters and the little tug Martin
Dallman. which will be used by Dorsey
& Miller on the dredging work about
the piers of the old bridge across the
Anacostia river. near the new Ana
costa bridge, arrived here yesterday
from Baltimore in tow of the tug
Cherokee. The firm, it is stated. has a
dredge here which will be used i'll the
work. Dredging operations will be
started, it is announced. as soon as the
dredging plant can be made ready.
The Martin Dallman formerly was
employed exclusively on the river in
the vicinity of this city. Several years
ago she was sold TO her present owners
and has been used for the past two
years or longer on the SuSquehanna
river near Havre de Grace. The tug
Cherokee, which brought the plant here.
was formerly the tug Camilla of the
Taylor fleet. in service on the Potomac.
She was sold about two years ago to
Baltimore parties, who made num-
Der of changes in her, gave her a new
name and put her in service towing on
Chesapeake bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28
AND COUNTY
Premiums Awarded by Poolesville
Horse and Colt Show
Association.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence of The Star
ROCKVILLE, Md, August cS.-At the
third annual show of the Poolesville
Horse and Colt Show Association, held
at Poolesville and attended by 1900
persons from this and Frederick coun-
ties, premiums were awarded in the
various classes to the following own
ers:
Heavy draft yearlings-First and
second A. Dawson Trundlc; third
Pinkney Jones.
Heavy draft two-year -olds-First,
second and third. \. Dawson Trundle.
Heavy draft sucklings-First, II. NJ
Williams: second. Charles NJ. Williams
third, A. Dawson Trundle.
Quick draft yearlings-First, Frank
Davis; second, Judge d. c. Chambers;
third, Ralph Williams.
Quick draft sucklings-First, w. W.
POOLE second, Edgar Aud; third. L. w.
Luhn
Quick draft two-year- olds-First. r.
W. Williams; second. Pinkney Jones;
third, J. S. Athey.
General utility-First. A. Dawson
Trundle; second, ]. S. Athey.
Heavy draft brood mares-First,
James Elkins: second. Harry NJ. Will
-year-old stallions-First, Charles
NJ. Williams.
Six-horse teams-First, Charles NJ.
Williams.
| The funeral of Mahion II. Austin. who
died Wednesday evening at his home
in Bethesda district. took place at 5
O'Clock yesterday afternoon from the
, Baptist Church at Beane, very large
number of the people of the lower
section of the county attending. Rev.
w. s. o. Thomas. a former pastor Of
! the church. officiated. Burial was IN
the cemetery near the church.
Miss Lena B. Cooke. eighteen years
old and Aubrey S. Ellis, aged twenty
one, both of King George county. Va.
were married in Rockville yesterday
afternoon. Following the ceremony
they took in the Rockville fair, leav-
| ing later for Washington.
| Thomas Neal, a young Washington
negro, was before Judge Mace in the
police court here yesterday on charge
of violating the local option law of the
county. He was adiudged guilty and
was sentenced to six months in the
! house of correction. Wilson Clasett.
colored, testified that he bought quart
| of whisky from Neal at the fair here
Thursday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28
FIREMEN GIVE SMOKER.
Members of Washington Depart.
ment Are Guests at Laurel, Nd,
pecial Correspondence Of The Star.

special Correspondence OF The star.
LAUREL, Md. August 2S.-Company
No. 1 of the Laurel volunteer fire de-
partment gave a smoker at it's head.
quarters last evening. when number
of firemen from Washington and the
city officials were present.
= A certificate of honorary membership
was presented to Fire Chief AIbu w
FairaIl by Charles W. Gill. president of
the Firemens Association of the Dis
trict of Columbia. MIR. FairaIl was
president of the Maryland State Fire
mems Association last year, and has
always taken an active interest in fire
fighting.
Addresses were made by Mayor George
W. Waters. Town Solicitor James l..
Curley. Charles l.. Young. captain of
Company No. 5; Gilbert Haslup. l.. c.
Donaldson, president of the city coun-
Gil: Albin W. Fairall, Fire Chief Ray
+. Oden and p. 7. Leahy of Washington
and Charles W. Gill.
The local department has pledged the
Washington hremen assistance in OBJ
tanning pension bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28
MRS. MARGARET H. BROWN DIES
Had Been Resident of Washington
for Fifty-Five Years.

Mrs Margaret Fl. Brown, siXty-nine
years old, resident OF Washington
for fifty-five years, died yesterday aft
crnoon at her home. 4S3 street
southwest, following a brief illness.
The funeral is to be from the family
residence Monday morning at $50
o clock, thence to St Dominic's Church,
where high requiem mass will be said
at 9 o'clock
Mrs. Brown was native of Ireland.
She came to Washington i'll 1860. Her
husband Thomas Brown. and four chill
dren, Mrs. Albert II. Mickler of St. Au-
gustine, Fla. Mrs. +. NJ Dorsch, Will
liam H. Brown and Thomas 2. Brown,
all of this city, are living.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28
BAND CONCERT.

United States Marine Band,
William II. Santelmann, leader.
at the White House this evening
at o'clock.
Program.
March, Washington Greys,"
Grafulla
Overture, william Tell" Rossini
Music de Ballet "Astorga," Albert
Euphonium solo. From the
Shores of the Mighty Pacific"
(Rondo caprice).. Clarke
Musician George o. Frey
Entrance of the Gods Into
Walhalla" Wagner
Hungarian Rhapsody No. .. List
Grand March, The President
Arthur Tregina
THE Star Spangled Banner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

Schooner Mary Ann Shea. from Aqua
creek at 18th street wharf with lum-
Der for dealers; schooner Josephine
Keas, at 9th street wharf with lumber
from Occoquan for Johnson & VIM
satt; schooner Grape Shot. at Alexan-
dria with cord wood from Virginia
shore for W. A. smoct; boats Louise
Virginia and Mary Ellen, watermelons
from Chesapeake bay points, at 18th
street wharf for the market; steamer
Southland, from Norfolk and Old Point
to the Norfolk and Washington Steam
boat Company: steamer Frederick de
Barry. from Wirts wharf. Colonial
Beach and river landings to the Poto-
mac and Chesapeake Steamboat Com
pany.
Departures.
Schooner Idelia A. Moore, light. for a
Maryland point after cord wood for the
market here: Consolidation Coal Com
pany barge No. 20, from Georgetown.
with coal for New England point;
schooners Ella Myrtle and John Web
ster and boats Hazel c. and Mamie.
light, for points on Chesapeake bay to
load Watermelons for the market here {:
barges Mattapony, Joseph Janney and
Chowan, light in tow from George
town for bay points to load; boat Alice
May. from Georgetown for Alexandria
to load fertilizer for points on the
Chesapeake and Ohio canal: steamer
Northland. for Old Point and Norfolk !;
steamer Wakefield, for river points as
far as Nomini creek; United States
Army steamer Captain A. NJ. Wetherill
with army stores and passengers for
Fort Washington and Fort Hunt.
Tugs and lows.
Tug Southern left with three light
barges in tow for Chesapeake bay
points to load; tug James Q. Carter left
with coal-laden barge No. 20 for Point
Lookout en- route to Boston; tug NJ.
Mitchell Davis sailed from Baltimore
towing schooner L. NJ. Baxter to be
placed at sea en- route to/Tampa: tug
Piedmont is on her way from Boston
with Consolidation Coal Company
barge No. IS bound to this city to load
coal; tug captain Toby arrived from
Occoauan towing raft of pine piling for
public improvements: tug J. T. Select
man arrived a Georgetown with light
erS in tow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28
Carnival and Dance Planned

committee of arrangements has
been appointed to make plans for the
carnival and dance to be held at old
Masonic temple the night of October 10
under the auspices of the Young Wom-
ems Hebrew Association. 1t consists of
Miss Bertha Clepatch. Mrs. Louis
Cramer, Miss Sadie Atlas, Miss Cecilia
Kristen. Mrs. j. Wolfe, Mrs. 4. Cor
don, Mrs. l.. Simon. Miss Esther Rosen-
field. Miss Theresa Shefferman, Miss
Sadie Herman, Mrs. Bernstein. Miss
Belle Carshes, Miss Rose Krick and
Miss Olivia Wagenheim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28
SUES FOR $21 900 DAMAGE.
Louis L. Bowdler Alleges Breaking
of Option Contract.

Suit to recover $4,000 damages has
been filed in the District Supreme
Court by Louis l.. Bowdler against
Annie f.. Murphy. 1t is alleged that
the defendant broke contract by
which she had agreed to give the plain
tiff an opportunity to purchase the
property at 14th and I streets north
west, of which he was the tenant
Mr.. Bowdler says the property was
sold to another party without giving
him chance to buy. He is represented
by Attorneys +. H. Marshall and
Charles H. Merillat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28
Two Leave Estates to Wives.

BY the terms of the will of Samuel
Lemon Hoover. dated November II,
1907, his entire estate is devised to
his wife, Annie NJ. Hoover. She also
is named as executriX without bond.
The will of Frederick Porter. dated
October 81. 1914. has been filed for
probate All his property is left to
his wife, Clara c. Porter, who is also
named as eXecutriX.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28
THIEF TOOK HIS SHOES.
Sleeper Also Lost His Hat, Jewelry
and IS in Cash,

Oliver W. Jackson. 302 South Pitt
street. Alexandria, has asked the police
to recover number of articles that
We're stolen from him at resort in
Maryland several days ago. He said
he was asleep when his shoes. hat, pair
of cuff buttons. chain. locket and S. in
cash were taken from him.
Mrs. Ida Waters. 1926 Oak street
northwest. reported to the police the
loss of two diamond rings worth $500.
The rings. she said, We're taken from a
bureau drawer at her home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28
Dies on a Railroad Train.

Monroe Taylor. colored. sixty years
old. of MartusburG, w. Va. died on a
railroad train while on his way to this
city this morning to undergo an opera :
ton for appendicitis. He was in charge
of DR.. Samuel Gray of Martinsburg
Death occurred before the train reached
Washington Junction. DIR. Gray gave a
certificate Of death and turned the
body over to an undertaken to be pre-
pared and sent back to Martinsburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28
The Monte Trio
Italian Serenaderx DE Luxe.
Cooke & Rothert
Astute Acrobatic Comedians.
Adolpho
Wizard Accordionist.
CITY ITEMS.
10 Lbs. Grnnulated sugar, asc:

Choice White Potatoes. soc bu.: Eagle
Milk, lie can: Pure Lard. ?ac H.
Creamery Butter. 2sc III: 4 lbs. Fancy
Head Rice. 25c: lbs. Lima Beans. &c:
cans Tunny Fish. 2Jc; 3 cans Tuna
Fish. 2Ic: cans Baked Beans. 25c, ::
cans Van Camp Milk. Zoe: Fat Norway
Mackerel. &c and Zoe: l. lbs. White
Meal. SOC: Small Hams. l5c lb: Ba con.
l?c lb.; Golden Egg Macaroni or Spa
shftti. Il2c: Star of the East Flour.
$40 Dbl: q lbs. &c. Az 4th st Sc.
and all the J. T. d. Pyles Stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28
Memoranda.

Sloop Flora Elsie is lying light at Co
lonial Beach: schooner Mary Ann Shea
will go light to Aqua creek to load fol-
this city; schooner Russell has sailed
from Alexandra for Chicomuxen creek
with merchandise; schooner J. 7. Rob-
inson has arrived in Upper Machodoc
creek with merchandise; schooner S
Sawyer is at Baltimore with pulp wood
from lower Potomac point: schooner
Colbourn. in addition to building ma
terial. has aboard fertilizer for Nor
gantown. Md; schooner Federal Hill
has sailed from Baltimore for Urbana
Va. to load lumber: schooner $. L.
Bowen is due to sail from Maryla nc
point for this city with lumber for the
dealers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28
The Star by Mail

~ Z sure to have The Evening
and Sunday Star follow you.
~ In most cases The Star will
be at the breakfast table the
next morning, and always give
all Of the latest news from wasa-
ington Of thx day before. The
address may be changed as fire.
ousntly a. desired by giving the
old as well a. the new address.
The price of The Star by mail
daily and Sunday 10 60 cents per
month, in advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28
Eliza ]. Lochrey's Will Filed.

The will of Eliza J. I.ochrey. dated
July 70, 1915, was offered today for
probate She leaves So to her brother,
Daniel Freeland. and the remaining es-
tate to her sister. Mary c. FreeIand.
The sister is named as eSecutriX with
out bond.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28
Baby Show Prizes:

1t was announced yesterday afternoon
that William Worthington Humphrey,
the two-and- one half year old son of Mr..
and Mrs. William r. Humphrey, jr., of
Rockville; William Slack Nicholson, the
eighteen month old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Leonard l.. Nicholson, jr. of Washing
ton. and the one-year-old son of Mr..
been awarded the prizes in the baby
show. which proved one of the most
interesting features of the fair. A prize
was offered for the best baby in each
class from eugenic standpoint, and
the judges decided that in measure
ments and in other ways the winners
were more nearly perfect than any
of the other numerous babies on eX-
hibition.
At Potomac and Clarksburg. this
county. recently. community fairs were
held under the auspices of the United
States Department of Agriculture.
manufactures. works of art, relics and
numerous other things were shown.
These were placed on exhibition at the
fair here. a large ten having been
was awarded to the Potomac district
exhibit, and a prize was also awarded
for the Clarksburg district display.
Racing Events.
The three-year-old stake race for
Maryland, Virginia and District of Co
lumbia, which was the feature of the
racing program at the Rockville fair
yesterday afternoon, was won by Red
Russell. the chestnut stallion of Fields
Brothers of Rockville. Although capa-
BILE of doing the mile in 2.20 or bet
ter, he did not have to do better than
2.29h to take the race in straight
heats.
The other harness event. the go
trot, was captured by the good Wash
ington horse, Mordecai, owned by Hall
& Sewell. He dropped the first heat
to Frank Robinson's Hal Hardin, but
after that had everything his own way.
Danvlle II, owned by Miss Bell of
Baltimore, and High Filler, belonging
to DIR. DevereuX of Chevy Chase. took
the siX-furlong run and consolation
run, at four furlongs and repeat, re-
Snectiyely
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28

superior Developing and En'arSementS.
Columbia Photo Sup. Co. 1894 N Y. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28

SDeishOuse. 1915 eth. Main $500. Paper
hanging. window shades, picture frames.
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ANNUAL EXHIBITION
RATED BIG SUCCESS
Rockville Fair Ends, With the Re.
ceipts Exceeding All Expenses
Incurred.

ROCKVILLE, Md, August eS.-The
sixty second annual exhibition of the
Montgomery County Agricultural So
ciety. which closed yesterday afternoon
after running four days, was one of
the most successful within the societys
history. The weather throughout was
perfect. the exhibits were up to the
usual standard and the aggregate at
tendance probably somewhat in excess
of that of the best previous year. The
officials believe the receipts will be con-
siderably more than sufficient to pay
all expenses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28

Phone Your Want Al to The Star.
Main 2440.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28

1t pays to read the want columns Of
The Star. Hundreds OF situations are
filled through them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28
REFRESHING SLEEP.

Hnrsford's Acid Phosphate
Half fcaspooDful in glass Of cold water I've
fore retiring induces restful sleep. Non.Alcoh0lc
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28

America greatest seaside resort, Sun
day, Aug. 20, Baltimore & Ohio, from
Union station 7:15 am. Returning,
leave Atlantic City 6 pm. same day
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28

$500 TO Atlanta City and Return, $500
Tomorrow. Baltimore & Ohio, from
Union station, 7:1J am.-Advertise
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28

Frederick Eckstine and wife 1anesI
Balty and wife, and H. c. Kepner and
wife enjoyed an outing at Rock Point
Tuesday. They were on the Wicomico
part of the day, and made a good catch
of trout. spots and perch.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24
NEWS NOTES.

J. H. Hill, the chief engineer of the Perry was up here on the Maryland in 1911.
 s. B. Congdon, assistant cashier of the Hartman National Bank, and Mrs. CongdOn will leave for Wash ington, D. C., on the Alameda. Mir. Congdon goes to take position as private secretary to the comptroller of the currency.
 F. l.. Goodwin, formerly with the Alaska Road Commission in this dis trict and a brother of W. L. Goodwin, who was superintendent in this divi- sion. came from Unalaska with the torpedo fotilla today and will stay here. Mir. Goodwin is said to be the first man to arrive at Seward by dog team from the interior. He is also said to be the originator of the sys- tenn by which a bicycle wheel and a cyclometer, attached to a sled, tells the distance travelled over the trail.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24
TAX NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the Municipal Taxes for the year 1915 will be delinquent on the fourth Fri day in September next hereafter at 5 o'clock p. m., and that unless paid prior thereto, five per cent will be added to the amount thereof.
 Payment of taxes may be made at the office of the Municipal Treasurer in the Pioneer Hospital on Third Avenue, Seward, Alaska, between the hours of ten a. m. and three p. m. except Sundays and holidays.
 Dated at Seward, Alaska, this 18th, day of August, 1915.
 w. T. LUCAS, S-1S-6t. Municipal Clerk.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24
BOWLING GAME.

A bowling team representing the officers of the torpedo fOtilla will meet a team representing the city this afternoon in the Northern bowling al- ley for the championship of the-the world. The fotilla will be represent ed by Sharp, Hill, Underwood, Chap line and Mitscher, and the city will be represented by Sidney Anderson, Cotter, Reed, Waller and KosmOs. A ball game was scheduled for 8 p. m. early in the day but at the time this was written the weather looked pro- hibitive.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24

FAIRBANKS.-When Governor Strong learns that the band of Ft. Gibbon, which refused to play in recognition of his visit to that place, turned out to greet the Juvenile Bostonians, he will probably not feel fiattered. But the governor should remember that the Bostonians have exhibited an appreciation for the peO- pie of Interior Alaska that he failed to, make evident on his hurried trip through here.-Alaska Citizen.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24

FAIRBANKS.-It seems strange that the Fairbanks Commercial club should balk at the plan of entertain ing Governor Strong when, he was here recently and then should go out of it's way to welcome Mir. Carpenter, the noted writer and Mir. McPherson O, the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. Evidently the club has no taste for politics.-Alaska Citizen.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24
SENSATIONAL DIVORCE CASE
 OF PROMINENT ALASKANS

SAN FRANCISCO.-Divorce pro ceedings have been instituted here by Elizabeth Miller against William Mil Ter, a prominent Interior Alaska min CT. He is opposing the divorce on the grounds of cruelty, and claims that a trunk containing S1O,OOO in nuggets has mySteriously disappeared.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24
TORPEDO BOATS FAST.

The torpedo boat destrOyers show ed signs of speed this morning in coming in the bay. It took just about 30 minutes to cover the distance from Canes Head to the dock. They can make 27.5 knots or about 30 miles an hour if required.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24
LOSES FINGER.

Andy Rasmussen suffered an ac- cident this morning at the saw mill. While doing some work with the edg- ing machine he cut off his right index finger and scratched his right middle finger. pr. Romig is in attendance and says the accident Is not serious except for the loss of a finger.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24
POORMAN CREEK GOOD.

Poormau creek, near the Ruby country, has some claims that are really rich, according to a letter re- ceived by A. x. Grant of this city, from ". J. Henry. The writer is on the ground He paid a visit to the new Lone Mountain district this spring but saw nothing there to hold him.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24

New shipment of sardines, import ed and domestic. A mammoth can mustard sardines for fifteen cents originally twenty-five cents. Brown & Hawkins, Quality First"
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24

Before purchasing your winter bed ding, we would like very much to show you our PENDLETON WOOL FEN MILLS BLANKETS and Robes. Brown & Hawkins, Quality First"
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24

The Seward Gateway published daily and weekly, is the only cstab- lished publication of this kind in the district included in government plans.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24
CATHOLIC CHURCH.

Sunday: Masses at S:8O and 1O:3O a. m. Sunday school after Mass, Rosary, Instruction and BenedictiOn, 7:3O D. m. Weekdays: Mass at 8 a. m.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24

New consignment of Libb's apple butter-twenty-fve cents per can. Brown & Hawkins, Quality First"
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24
DANCE TONIGHT.

The citizens of Seward will give a dance in the 9th Avenue hall tonight in honor of the officers and crew of the torpedo fotilla The dance will commence at 9 o'clock. Everyone is invited to attend.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24

A few second hand typewriters for sale cheap. Telephone E. c. Niles, Hotel Seward.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24

Dr. Draney A. dentistry at mod crate prices. Telephone Adams IA. 7-14-t f
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24

No extra charge for instruction on the typewriter. Telephone F. c. Niles, Hotel Seward.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24

Long distance telephone booth at The Branch.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24

Jimmie the Messenger. Phone Main 53. Anytime. Service P. D. Q.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24
HOUSES FOR RENT.

See Dougherty & Stewart, 9th and Adams. 8-17-6t
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24

Don't forget the Gateway is estab- lished at Seward, Alaska.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24

Ladies' and chiIdrens' furnishings at Butts.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24

Everybody at the Seward Grill seems pleased about something. S2S-1
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24

No reader can afford to omit the Seward Gateway.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24

Waterfll & Frazier whiskey at "The Branch"
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24

Dry goods at Butts.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24

When once the streets are graded, And this town takes on the air Of a camp that has grown permanent, Of a city that Is "there;"
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24

Just talk, don't walk" we dc the rest And it is not too far,
 In 40 winks we land the goods From the Famous Palace Bar.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-24

When the trail is clear to Kenai Lake Then we'll charter Ashland's car, And you'll have a picnic as the guests Of the Famous Palace Bar.