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Evening star., 1928-05-20

Tavern (site of the New Willard)
This spring affords more than two
barrels per minute"
Of course, there were fish in the
Tiber, for up this stream for some dis
tance the tide ebbed and flowed and
before the coming of the white man the
aborigines had one of their principal
fishing grounds where this stream
rounded Capitol Hill. To this place the
Indian tribes made periodical visits for
the main purpose of catching fish.
Few of the present generation realize
Just what sort of a stream Tiber Creek
was. Christian Hines. in giving his
personal recollections, describes 1t as
follows:
Il wish it was in my power to give a
correct description of Tiber Greek as il
appeared to me in the year 1900. when
/ first walked along its banks in COM
pany with my brother, Matthew. II
was a large sheet of water clear from
Burns old farmhouse to the Seventh
street bridge above the market house.
particularly at high tides. The mar
rowest part, / would suppose, at the
market house, was about twice as wide
as the canal is at present, and lower
down, near the mouth of the creek. IL
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might have been four or six times as
wide. The banks, more especially on
the no; II side of the creek, were pretty
high-I should say from 6 to s feet
beginning at about Fifteenth street and
gradually lowering as you approached
Carusi'S saloon, at Eleventh and G
streets.
There were at that time $4,000 a
great many sycamore and other trees
growing along the Tiber, the roots of
which projected over the banks.
have often walked along in company
with others in search of turtle nests.
and sometimes found 1t difficult to get
along on account of the projection of
the roots of the trees.
1t may appear strange. but is never
thelesS a fact. that the waters occa-
stoned by the rains and SHOWS, instead
of running into the creek, flowed in a
northern direction in or toward the
Avenue-at least in some places. This
was owing to the ground being higher
near the creek than the Avenue was
On the south side there were fewer
trees along the margin OF the creek. and
the embankment much lower than on
the north side
"Ffom about CaruSi'S saloon up to
Evening star., 1928-05-20

Fighting fire is but one OF the many
daily routine duties Of the boat and its
crew, and back in 1905. when appropri-
atoms were made for the purchase OF
the Ftrehghter. one Of the main rea-
sons which brought about It's addition
TO the fire force was the need of some
boat TO keep the Potomac River channel
clear In the Winter time, a. boat de-
signed as an icebreaker.
r TP TO- the time OF its purchase the
- Government had been required
each yeaI 10 hire tugboatg or other ice
breaking boats from Baltimore and
bring them to Washington for the pur-
pose Of keeping the channel clear. This.
was an expensive process. and the only
cure seen by the District Commissioners
was the purchase and operation OF
boat which could fuifiil these duties.
The Commissioners pointed out 10 Con-
greSg how the annual expenditure for
keeping the channel clear was amount
ing 10 500 and $50 900. and recon-
mended the purchase Of boat. AS
result in 1904 900 was appropriated
for this purpose,
The Fire1ghter made its appearance.
and became part Of the equipment of
the iire-tghting force July j, 1908.
. The Evening Star had The following
comment June 80 0f that year
The pumps and flre-hghting appa-
fat4A of the new t1reb0at are beng
tested almost daily hi order that the
boat may be brought up 10 the standard
required and turned oyer TO the District
Fire Department. While the pier for
the Flreflghter Is being built. the boat
is beithed at the wharf 0t The new
terry company, and IL b. expected she
viii be- able 10 30 10 her own berth in
about two weeks.
THE crew which viii have charge of
the navigation Of the steamer VIII go
aboard and begin duty tomorrow 1hey
are all experienced men, and The best
result may he expected from them"
Of this original crew Ot rs years ago
two men only remain j. u Raleigh
and r w Reed pilot and engineer
respectively r., Il. Wilson, now assistant
engineer Joined the boat crew as pfl~
yate Ia December, 1905
/ Capt, r J Brown was appointed the
/ first captain, but was later Transferred
| ~ land service, and was Killed Ia lhe
Washington Tobacco fire la 1910,
The present boat Is manned by 20
flremen working IN two shifts, headed
{ by Capt j EtuZ who nas been IN
/ charge for the past ~ years relieving
Capt Brown when he was shifted 10 tlle
iana service Previous To his appoint
ment as captain of the Fifefi2hfnf,
Etliiz served BE- captain Of station no,
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25, engine and truck company. for two
years.
j. B Raleigh 81 years of age Of $50
q street southwest. at The time of his
commits ion TO the fireboat was with The
Weems Steamboat Co, running pas
snger aud freight service between Bal
tindte and Washington, He was iirst
officer of the Northumberland A resi-
Cent of Washington for ~ years, he h
one OF the old time river men. Wor&lng
OH the inland waterways, Chesapeake
Bay aud its tributaries. fur ii years
befJre his appointment Us pilot on the
Ftsfguter
The engineer, r w Reed, 1920 Sixth
street southwest, for Sd years resident
~ Washington, was engineer of the
steamer Wnkefeid Of The Randall
freight and pafsen4ar ME- on The Poto.
mac River vt the time OF his appoint
nenk
Evening star., 1928-05-20

| is stated that the Firefighter was using
| but one pump while working. and that
| had force enough 200 feet away 10 rip
/ the roof off the burning building. II Is
said that with both pumps at work the
stream from the big nozzle Will cut its
| way through brick walls. The
officials of the Fire Department and the
! firemen aboard are much pleased with
! The hit she made on her first appear
/ ance."
| And she's jus, as good today in
/ every way as she was then" was the
! comment made by Capt. Stulx, There
/ are some boats that have a bigger vol
ume, but she serves her purpose"
When the Fireaghter made her first
/ appearance In 1905 not only was 1t
without pier. as mentioned in the
! news article, but there were no houS-
| ing facilities for the men in the crew.
! Construction Of the house was begun
! some time after the purchase of the
/ boat, and II was not completed and
/ ready for occupancy until the first Of
/ the following year, II stands today one
OF the older tirehouSeS of the city, ana
/ the only one, according 10 the tiremen,
that Is heated only by stoves
UP To the time OF Its completion the
crew. which then was made up of Is
men, working ON one shift. lived on the
boat And since there were fewer beds
on board than there were men In the
crew, the last men 10 bed did not al
ways find places To sleep, Since IL was
then Summertime, II was not u Sttarge
Slght To see some Of the men SpraNled
out on the deck OF the boat, sleeping
under the stars,
Since there was no tlrehoOSe in july.
the first telephone ran 20 the boat it.
self until the station was built and oceti-
pied, Now the alarm system is con-
neeted With the District headquarters.
the same as at any other tire station.
WHILE tond Of the old Firehshter.
some OF the members Of the crew
are not SO fond OF the hre station, COM
planning Of the obsolete heating system,
Since the station is built on piles above
the water II Is found difiicult IN the
/ Wintertime 20 Keep II well heated
when the wind comes un from the
norWest," said one OF the men, ''lt gets
81 r0ugh We yet SeaSlck,
"Amoug other beauties of this laeal-
| ity.a went on the same speaker, "lS oar
neNt~door neighbour the Molgue, Ii
ulster be, when they didn't have the
refrigeration system run by electricity
and the ieeman didn't come en- SUNDAY,
we'd have a nice time here II the wind
was right, But thess modern times has
Evening star., 1928-05-20


n ington's old fire boat the Fire
Il fighter, was stiil able 70 put up
4 u a game fight against the flames
that we're destroying the lum-
Der plant Of johnson IL Wimsatt Inc,
a fortnight ago. This blaze. which was
seen for many miles around Washing
ton. bringing in volunteer companies
from many Of the nearby towns, caused
a loss Of approximately 5000. 900 worth
of lumber and other materials. and
might well have swept the water front
hac not the land companies had the
able assistance Of the valiant boat and
its crew
Several days after the fire one Wash
ingtonian In speaking Of 1t 10 another.
was commenting on the excellent work
done by the boat. and was surprised at
his hearers reply, "A flreboat? didn't
know Washington even possessed such
q thing"
The flretoat, Firefghter. today is not
the fifes10at Of 10 even FIVE years ago,
when II was one oi the sightseeing
places Of Washington. Today 1t is de-
serted by every one. except It's loyal
crew DUt, stiil faithful as ever, awaits
SIS call ~ duty.
n ti3e recent lumber plant water
front FIRE the Fifefghtey answered the
tEact FIRE headquarters, ard WAS AZ the
scene untl .tiae fire was completely "y~
Labga1sbe0 nearly ~ hours in all.
Taxed " It's limit. the boat threw six
streams 81 water against the biaze from
the water side. and Was getting the fire
well under control when al just the
wrong time tie cylinder head on one of
the pumps blew out. putting the boat
oit Of commission for about 10 minutes.
But with the pumps repaired II went
on With ilS work. Several boats d0cked
IN the channel probably owe their eE~
cape from serious damage in this b.aze
10 the work III the hFeb0at
Under such conditions as those met
with that night" said the captain Of
the Dost. 1T was not unusual OF uB-
warranted that We had the accident We
had, and saIch an accident could be eE-
peetfd almost any time H. III one ot
the few times We have had any trouble
at ali with The boat. and there IL no one
10 blame.
There Is the question Ia the minds
of some. ! imagine, about our shutting
on the other pumps bit II We had not
done 70 the boat would have been
flooded and sunk n Was question ~
self~pFeAefgst3on on our part. WIN the
other pumps shut of We we're sI)ie n
remedy the eyll snd start 0perstion
with the one Sei oi pumps agaln,"
Evening star., 1928-05-20
"Freghter 3 Years in River Service Still Guards Wharve

changed things, and so i,'S not 50 bad
nowadays.
Blu, you should really take look Sc
our shower here It's the most modern
piece OF art that was invented. In the
Wintersime IL is SO nice and warm and
coy in the place that it Is impossible
to mop up the floor after taking \ bath.
The water has already frosen."
When the captain was asked what ne
thought was the average number o. fire
calls answered by the firecoSt each
year ne said;
About 90. In the wntertime." he
went on. we have as many as - trips
To break the ice in the channel and kesp
1t open for the traffic The thScAeSs ice
we've ever broken was III 1917, when a
hunk We hauled sboard from the
GEORGETOWN channel Of the river vas
measured and found - be IA inch ;.
1t was that wear We had 10 run the
boat down the channel twice III calS
day III order 20 keep 1t onsga-oace III
the morning and again in the evening,
While answering fire calls tbs YEAR
around and breaking the see IL WiDter
arc the main lohS og the eCat. Il =
general utility man about the whaTVeS,
In the Wmtertime We 80 oGt and tree
ships that are caught III the sace~--SAtpS
that would * badly damaged II allowed
10 remain in the stream Then, to, II
n boat springs \ leak Nc are alwayS
called upon to hasl her oGt and Sosiss-
times tow her IN To shore, Some Of the
steamers set caught certain wayS ev y
wind ana cannot make turn. ana We
come u them assistance.
During the VAR We were placed ON
special duty IN Alexandria 90 protect
the Government ships there. and even
to-day We are often called there and
other nearby places ttlSs outside TIA
District III answer 10 urgcnt calls"
EoME et the members III the crew
had their StOrieS
Once a Teller Was ehangin' gasoline
ON his e0as and had 3 lantern TO hclp
him See 1t by We had 10 help aim oUt.
Another time call came 70 capture
man Who had escaped nom the insane
asylum and MAS oNt on the tce ot the
river 1t was WSntertimS That time
we didn't do cur tae The man set
oNt to commit suicide, and he done II
before We could reach htm donf
think he was really as insane as he was
cracked up TO he, tor he ran until he
found thin spot IN the aee, poked
hole through and Jumped In before We
could get 10 him
''The StrangeSt bit Of reScue work we
ever Staged, though was hack IN July
lcontMuea ON sixth Pagsl
Evening star., 1928-05-20

II required but minute or two for the
pumps to increase the pressure, and as
the stream from the big s-inch noaale
gradually crept toward the burning
structure the cries changed TO cheers
"ihe water. with the terrific pres
sure behind II, shot In solid stream
over the building and etfeeWally
checked any spread nf the flames to-
ward the river Wherever the Fire.
fighters stream hit shingles flew and
the flames ceased but she could only
work On the outside while men from
engine companies fought the flames ON
the inside ot the building
THE stream from the boat was
thrown through the masts OF several
vessels, but II went In 4 solid body for
fully 500 feet and beyond that In y
broken spray and undoubtedly pre-
vented the flames from reaching nerry'S
oyster house. which was unharmed. II
Evening star., 1928-05-20

The youngest of these veteran men Is
X. E Wilson, 48, oi 6i8 q street south
west, who went to school In this city In
1893. lie came into the service as q
private, receiving his promotion to as
Aiatant engineer In 1921 lie was work
ing for The street railway service at the
time OF his appointment.
u "
I'HE FIRST large fire In which the boat
had an opportunity to prove its
metal was the oyster wharf tire, which
occurred February 7, 1906, aud from
the news story written at that time IL
would seem that The skaptieal public nf
Washington was made 10 feel That Are
boats did have their place
"1he District tireb0at, Fireflghter,
fltled her initial engagement as q Are
fighting craft yesterday evening at the
fire on the Eleventh street tlsh wharf
and The work she did shows that shs
Evening star., 1928-05-20

deserves all that has been said In her
praise When the fire started Engine
Company No l2, which Is located only
about square away, responded to the
call until several minutes after the fire
started The boat had been coaling
and was lying with her bow inshore
when the alarm came in, She had To
back out Into the stream. turn about
md steam for the fire, hnt was quickly
AT the wharf,
"Ihe oyster pier was crowded with
vessels, and the Firenghter had to take
position outside of them In the east
dock ut the Eleventh street wharf, about
900 yards from the burning buildings,
with her bow pointing inshore,
when her pump first started work
ing and tha stream from the big monie
tor nozzle In the bow of the boat was
very feeble. there were cries Of Take
her home. sls's ne gaedl and the like
Evening star., 1928-05-20

NwCo
SupledE Eh revraSh Wd1h Dc o Columbia
Evening star., 1928-05-20
By FRANK ID. SCRIyEN.

A FTER 20 years of service Wash
n ington's old fire boat. the Fire
Il fighter, was still able 70 put up
4 j a game fight against the flames
Seward daily gateway., 1928-09-24
BASEBALL GAMES
SUNDAYS GAMES NATIONAL LEAGUE

New York, 2; Cincinnati, 1, IA in- nings.
 St. Louis, '; Brooklyn, 1.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-09-24
Alphonse Pitches Wonderful Game
 To Defeat Tanks

CHICAGO, Sept, 24, (P)-Al- phonse Thomas pitched masterful ball to score his first victory in his big league career over the Tanks by the score of five to two.
 The pennant race was not af- fected by the results as the Ath- letics had beaten Detroit five to four enabling the Tanks to retain their margin of two full games The Yankee cripples, Babe" Ruth and Lazerri, are in action once more.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-09-24
LUTHERAN SERVICES

On Wednesday evening, Septem- Der 26, Lutheran services will be held at the Episcopal church at 8 p. m. This is a special mission service; subject of sermon, Say ing of the Souls of men through the Preaching of the Gospel" A cordial invitation is extended to all. "A ChangeIess Christ for a Changing World" our slogan.
 Rev. H. Kuring, Pastor
Seward daily gateway., 1928-09-24
WATSON DUE TUESDAY

The s. s. Admiral Watson, of the Pacific Steamship company, is eX- pected to arrive in the Port of Sew ard tomorrow from the South, Westbound.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-09-24

The regular weekly business meeting and luncheon of the Sew ard Chamber of Commerce takes place tomorrow at noon. All mem bers are requested to attend
Seward daily gateway., 1928-09-24

The good old days were those in which commodities were so cheap a fellow would keep on pouring awhile after you said When"
Seward daily gateway., 1928-09-24

The Elisif, owned and operated by the Olaf Swenson Co.,, of Seattle is in the ice off Nrth Cape and it now seems doubtful if she will be able to get out. She may have to go into winter quarters in that re- zion.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-09-24

DEVELOPING PRINTING AND ENLARGING FOR THE BEST RE SUITS AT SchalIerer's Alaska Shop
Seward daily gateway., 1928-09-24

PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE Oakland, Is; Hollywood, 2-7. San Francisco, 11-7; Seattle, 5-3. Sacramento, 20; Missions, 3-8. Los Angeles, IA; Portland, 4-8.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-09-24
AMERICAN LEAG

Chicago, 8: Washington, 3. Detroit, 4; Boston, 1.
 New York, 5; Cleveland,0. Philadelphia, II; St. Louis, '.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-09-24

EASTMAN CINE KUDAkS S10 AND UP. SchaIlerer's Alaska Shop
Seward daily gateway., 1928-09-24
BASEBALL GAMES

AMERICAN Washington 6, Cleveland 0 Boston 5, St. Louis 3 New York 2, Chicago 5 Philadelphia 4, Detroit 5
 NATIONAL Cincinnati 4, Boston II Pittsburgh 9, 5, Phillies 7,3 Chicago 0, Brooklyn 4 St. Louis 5, New York 8
 COAST Sacramento 3, Missions 9 Oakland 2, Hollywood 3 Los Angeles 4, Portland 10 San Francisco 3, Seattle 2
Evening star., 1928-01-15

$l.00 Creepers
Al 79c
~~tnfants Hand finished
White Dimitv Creepcrs--some
with shocked >okes,
$l.9S Knitted Wear
Al $l.29
Infants Butte n.iront
Sweaters and Sacques. i'm
lshed with silk,
Evening star., 1928-01-15
Combinations
2 for $l.00

--Ru,ton front aud hatk
>;Nle q! cross bar mu>lin.
Sixe> = ~ l. Years
Children's Bloomers
2 for $l.0O
Fine quality, black and
white Sa,een RlocmeTS With
elastic at knees aud waist.
Evening star., 1928-01-15
2 Infants and Children's Wear

Soc Blankets
At 39c
Dainty Blue Blankets with
white borders.
Soc Pillows
At %Sc
Pink and Blue Pillows, filled
with soft. fine quality kapok.
$l.9S Diapers
SITS Dox.
Red Star Birdeye Diapers,
hemmed ready for use. Size
27xI inches.
$l.25 to $l.s0 Dresses
At 79c
Infants Nainsook Dresses,
trimmed with lace insertions,
medallions and edge.
$l.69 Play Suits
Al $l.29
~~Chambray and Ginsham
Suits-~with plain panties and
plaid or checked waists,
Sizes ? to 7 years.
Flannelette Garments
Z for Sl.fD
Gowns, Wrappers and Ger
trudes for infants. Three ior
one dollar.
$l.O0 Gowns
At 69c
Muslin Gowns with round
vokes. l.ace.ttimmed STYLES
for children OF I to l. years.
$i.00 Princess Slips
Al 6oc
Nainsook' Slips with strap
shoulders. Lace trimmed.
Sizes B to II years.
$l.9S Blankets
At $l.40
Sunny Jim aud Dotty Dimple
Blankets. also blankets in
floral designs and the dainty
eolors Of pink and blue,
Evening star., 1928-01-15
$3.49 Carriage Sets
Al sass

Afghan ard Pillow Slips a
crepe de chi1e-w,;h large
satin to$e:,e II cen;er q
afghan ard case hcard with
Wide pink % blue satin hand.
Evening star., 1928-01-15
Reg. $l.98 French Hand.
made Dresses for Babies at
$l.29

Dainty little dresses for babies to two wears
old Every dress handmade Of fine nainSook-
with collars and sleeve bands oi pink or blue
with shrred yokes and draw strings At neck and
sleeves; and with hand-drawn hcmS,tched
yokes. finished in pink or blue, Also at this low
price are handmade hand embroidered Madeira
dresses with set-n sleeves.
Evening star., 1928-01-15

kann'S Second Floor,
Evening star., 1928-01-15

Neatly made OF Treco Suede (rayon),
in sports length with double elastic. In
street colors.
kann's-Second Floor.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-08-30
Matthew Henson, Only Living Civilized
Person To Set Foot On North Pole
Enterprise News Bureau)


NEW Y0RK.-Few people realize
that Matthew Alexander Henson, a
Negro who the other day celebrated
his 62nd birthday, is the only living
civilized person to set foot on the
North Pole. Henson today is en-
ployed in the sub-clerical eorrespon-
dence division of the Collector of
Customs in New York. Efforts to
secure for him recognition from Con-
gress in the form of Congressional
Medal have so far failed.
Henson was born in Charles Coun-
ty, Maryland, August 8, 1866, and
left home at an early age. After
many years of adventure he settled
in Washington, d. c., and there when
2S years of age met Robert Peary
and went with him to South Amer
lea and was his companion in eight
unsuccessful dashes to the North
Pole. The last dash and eventful
trip was started July 8, 1908, and
the Pole reached April 6, 1909.
Here's the story of the trip to the
North Pole as told your correspond
ent by Henson:
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-08-30
Globe Trotter Says Seattle Has Less
Intolerance Than Any City In America

To be sure the ladies here do not
play Florida Skat or Cross the Log
and Casino. You must be a bridge
or 500 hound to qualify. You might
be casually noticed provided you
played a stiff game of whist. Laff
that off. Yet with all that, your
humble servant shared first prize
with Mrs. Harry Duval in 500 tour
nament of the Soiourner Truth
Clubs party at the Elk's Home. Mrs.
L. Leftridge, hostess, was my first
tournament play.
Folks here are very democratic and
sociable but you have got to be
something more than common lab
orer as you can't work like your
competitors. Race men have clubs,
hotels, work on four railroads and on
boats as stewards and water chauf-
feurs, porters, janitors and a few
contractors; lots of restaurants, chick
en- shacks and what have you. Ring
ing off now, with news of another
town soon. So I'll bid 81 a nara.
which is japanese for gopd night.