Evening Star Newspaper, August 29, 1924, Page 3

" SLAIN POLICEMAN'S MOTHER SWOONS Mrs. Leisinger Collapses as Details of Funeral Are Planned—Jury Called. While unflagging efforts of the po- lice department were put forth today to apprehend the xla of Police- man Raymond C. Leisinger, who was shot to death from the bumper of a specding motor car early vesterday morning near 19 1 street northeast, sorrowful preparations were being made at the home, 1841 Monroe street northeast, for funeral services Mon- day afternoon. Grief-stricken by the death of her Mrs. Charles Leixinger of 18 Third street southeast, who had come to the Monroe street home this morn- ing, collapsed and a physician w. turriedly summoned. After adminis- tering medical aid to the heart- broken mother, the physician let it be known that he considered her con- dition at that time was not serious. The coroner's jury was sworn in over the body at the morgue at 1 o'clock today, with prospects of the inquest being held some time in the future, to be determined by develop- ments in the hunt for the slayers. Find Second Bullet Marks. The bullet which caused his death. it was revealed at the autopsy, of large size. and of lead. Judging from its condition, it was said by the authorities later, the bullet ‘must have struck some substance before reaching the policeman, and there were some officials who felt sure the fatal missile must have been fired through the back of the murder car. Evidence also pointed to the fact that more than one shot had been fired by the assailants, as there were discovered late yesterday afternoon two holes through his coat sleeve. where it had been folded. This could have been made by the second bullet, officials pointed out. Arm Is Scratched. They found a scratch on his arm near the holes in the coat sleeve, where the bullet had grazed the flesh, but had scarcely broken it. Judging from this, police say, there is no tell- ing how many shots were fired by the murderers before the fatal one dropped him to the pavement from the rear bumper. Headquarters detectives. in working on the case and hearing the story of evewitnesses, were inclined to believe today that the policema: must have leaped aboard the rear bumper of the car in the vicinity of Florida avenue or P and North Capitol stieets. Robert Mateer of 134 W street north- west, the breadwagon driver, who says he saw the policeman aboard the bum- per, shortly after he leaped on, was interviewed at length today by Head- quarters Detectives Cullinane, Waldron, Kelly and Darnall. Hearing a more detailed description of the sound which Mateer heard, and which caused him to turn around, they all were convinced that thie sound was more likely to have been caused by the policeman tapping on the rcar eénd of the car to attract attenion of the occupants. At first, Mateer thought perhaps the sound resembled some one jumping upon the car, espucially as after he around the first sight to me«t his eyes was that of the policeman on the bumper. Mateer was the first to see | any of th- strange and fatal ride. Mateer told tie detectives, they say, that he also later heurd shooting. Many clues were being run down by police from several precincts today in an effort to discover some trace of the car. Already the trail of the murder car, which was making a| speed estimated at least 50 miles an | hour when it di-apprared up First street, is beginning to grow cold Services to Be Monday. The funcral of the slain officer will be held from the home Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock, and will be attended by officials of the police department. _Six members of his own SPECIAL NOTICES DISFOLTTION OF PARTNERSHIP. —TARE notice that the partnersbip of Harizell & Em ers. formerlr engaged in the mavufacture an. talé of doughunts, and located at 801 O st. nw.. Washiogton, D’ C.. was disslved on Au- gust’ 25, 1924 Therefol minate on_this da i PIANO — REPAIKING. prices. free. Geo. M. M. Walker. 4780, 710 Morton st. n. for Percy S. Foster and Knabe Co. T WILL NOT debts incurred by auy other tha this date, August 28, 1 Col. formerly bead tuner FORANY myseit D. J. PLAS: ¥U niladelphia, Bethie- ; ‘Wilmington, Del.; Do- d, Va.. to Washing- & STORAGE CO. VANLOAD OF Boston. Pitts- from or to Wi ational Delivery Ass' WANTED — T( furniture or part burgh, Norfolk, Special rates. § HOUSEHOLD, NECESITY ~WE HAVE 1T ‘ou meed it Our perfect silver polish, used @nd sold by us for 35 years. 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FLOORS 014 fioors scraped like new: new floors laid, was | had turned | command, No. 6, will be pallbearers. Capt. Charles T. Peck of No. 6 will attend, as will probably also other high police officials. The services will be conducted by the Rev. Charles Fultz of the United Brethren Church of this city. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. The bereaved family had gathered at the Monroe street home today and received from friends and acquaint- ances many expressions of sympathy in_their 1 Capt. Peck, for the police department, pald his respects and conveyed the feelings of deep regret and sympathy which are gen- eral today throughout the whole polics department. Afd In Urgead. Maj. Daniel Sullivan, superintend- ent of police. highly praised the young officers record in an appeal to members of the department to con- tribute to a purse for the famiiy Undoubtedly this young officer, who was appointed July 1, 1924, met death bravely while in the courageous performance of his chosen calling,” said Maj. Sullivan in a formal state- ment to his men, “and the circum- stances all point to the fact that he went to his end in a manner in keep- ing with the best traditions of the force. “All members of the force are urged in a spirit of true fraternity to con- tribute from their private funds any amount which they may be able to spare in order to make up a substan- tial purse for the benefit of the be- reaved and suffering widow and chil- dren.” Members of the several police com- mands were addressed by their supe- rior officers in compliance with the suggestion of Maj. Sullivan, and it is believed practically every member will give a hearty response. Deputy Sheriff August J. Beckman of Cincin- nati, here for a prisoner. heard In- spector Clifford 1. rant, chief of de- tectives, read the appeal to members of his force this morning, and the visitor promptly contributed $5. Chief Clerk Edwin B. Hesse will be custo- dian of the fund. AIDS SLAIN MAN'S WIDOW. Policeman’s Association Votes $100 to Mrs. R. C. Leisinger. At a business meeting held at Pythian Temple last night the Po- licemen’s Association discussed the killing of Policeman Raynond C. Leisinger and voted to contribute $100 for the benefit of his blind wife and two children. W. C. Adc treasurer, presented the money the widow this morning. Motor Cycle Policeman Little of the ninth precinct was elected chairman of the general board to succeed Sergt. Kdward Curry, recently retired. Secretary W. J. Kerns pointed chairman of a committee named to request Maj. Daniel Sulli- van to make provision for shorten- ing the hours of patrol drivers. Drivers perform 10 hours of dut day tricks and 14 on night t when on duty. On alternate Sun- days they are on duty 24 hours The association voted to give a ladies’ night program at the City Club in October, and the commirtee expects to make the affair the ban- ner event of the association. KFour policewomen, members of the general board, attended last night's meeting. Contributions have already been re- ived from the following: Comum sioner Rudolph, $100; J. Thilman Hend- rick, $50; Stuart Walcott Post, Ameri- can Legion, $10. George M was ap- ALL CHINA HANGS ON BRINK OF WAR AS ARMIES GATHER (Continued from First Page.) fect of bringing concentration of all foreign war craft here. Trains arriving here hourly from the armed districts are carrying thousands of refugees, who are seek- ing protection in the foreign settle- ments. The situation in foreign Chinese commercial circles is de- scribed as “distinctly uneasy” and is reflected in the fzll in value of some Chinese bank notes and runs on sev- eral of the banks. With war preparations in full blast on both sides trains are still run- ning on the Shanghai-Nanking rail- way, although the schedules are ir- regular because of the confusion. RUMORS CLOSE EXCHANGE. Peking Government Sends Envoys to Try to Preserve Peace. By Radio to The Star and Ohicago Daily News. PEKI August 29.—Reports reaching here from Central China provinces show large military move- ments being carried out and the out- break of hostilities likely at an early date. The Peking government is sending representatives who will en- deavor to persuade military chiefs to preserve peace and order. Rumors of pending civil war have already caused such drop in Chinese securities that the national stock ex- change has been closed. Native banks are being guarded by soldiers. Prevailing foreign opinion here is that an outbreak of hostilities at this time will mean a national calamity for China. At the same time that military outbreaks are threatened in Central provinces, a strong parlia- mentary group here is threatening to impeach the cabinet with the object of overthrowing the government. (Copyright, 1924, by Chicago Daily News Oo.) REPORT GRAVE SITUATION. American Consul at Shanghai Ad- vises Traffic and Business Blocked. Conditions ‘at Shanghai were de- scribed as “becoming graver hourly” in advices received by the State De- partment from Consul General Cun- ningham at Shanghai yesterday. The consul general in his report, which was forwarded through the American legation at Peking, stated that the military had taken charge of the railway station and closed the gates on the morning of August 27. The charge d'affaires at Peking also reported the receipt of a telegram from the American consul at Nanking, dated August 28, stating that the mail continued to arrive regularly. It also said that 20,000 Kiangsu troops were on the border of the Province of Chekiang between Ihsing and Quinsan, near Soochow, “making hos- tilities appear almost certain.” Report Fishting Begins. The Peking Morning Press contain- ed reports to the effect that the Nan- king-Shanghai railway service had been interrupted and that fighting scre) id finished. ACME F] N TPE e o EOORING Ko ROOFING BEPAIRING. PAINTING. GUTT SPOUTING. - LOWEST PRICES. D W. L.SELBY #A%'5i2¢- . Nothing Better These Hot Days Than TIGER GINGER ALE Ask Your Dealer for It. Refuse Substitutes. 10-0z. and 16-oz. Bottles Only. Tt costs approximately S$17.50 per vear TO BED A HORSE What a dandy bed YOU could have by specding that amount on yours EACH YEAR. atine RENOVATE IT. Bedell Manufacturing . + QO T SL Nl udml had begun between Gen. 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LATE TODAY (Continued from First Page.) of his experiences in riding in England and also Australian visit. During the vovage the prince has amazed the stewards by his small ap- petite, his diet consisting of fruit and tea, but he looks very well indeed. The limp which was noticeable the other day is gone, and was appar- ently only a twinge resulting from an old hunting accident. Wales has spent some time in avoiding the crowds with cameras, who have turned out at affairs on deck which he was expected to at- tend, and he is dreading his meeting with the Amenican newspaper corre- spondents upon the arrival of the Berengaria. The voyage has been a pleasurable experience for the prince and for all of the passengers. Wales has smiled his way into the hearts of all of his fellow passengers and he says that he has enjoyed his trip immensely. LAUNCH TO MEET SHIP. steeplechase on his Prince Will Go Direct to Long Is- land Host's Home. By the Associated Press. NEW YOR] August 29.—The Prince of Wales will set foot on American soil late this afternoon, at Glen Cove, Long Island, where an extra shift_of workmen emploved b; the New York Yacht Club worked last night under electric lights to create a setting fit to welcome the heir to the British throne. The exact time of the prince’s ar- rival is unknown. It was said at the offices of the Cunard line that the Berengaria would arrive at Quarantine with her royal passenger at about 2 o'clock. later advices shifted this hour to 4 o'clock, and it is possible that rough weather im- mediately outside Sandy Hook may cause a further delay Will Waive Formalities. Plans for landing the prince, neces- Iy dependent on the time of his still were incomplete in some respects. He will be taken from the liner at Quarantine with his suite as soon as the medical staff has accept- ed the formal notification of the ship's doctor, “No contagious dis- case cases on board.” The usual medical inspection of the other pas- sengers will follow, but the prince will not be required to await this formality. The Black line yacht, sai Watch, a speedy gaso: which did duty during the war as a submarine chaser, and which now is owned by Robert Graves. will be alongside the Beren- garia at Quarantine until the prince is ready to leave the liner. Part of Trip by Motor. The present plan is for the party to proceed immediately to the New York Yacht Club at Glen Cove, and from that point to go by motor to Syosset, where the prince will take up resi- dence in the home of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Burden, which is to be his headquarters during his stay here. Before the Berengaria reaches Quarantine the prince will receive a message of welcome to the United States, broadeast from an_airplane fiving above the big liner. The plane chosen for this important task is a De Haviland machine, one of the United States Army service's proudest possessions. Lieut. S. M. Connel will pilot the craft, and Maj. Willlam N. Henseley, jr. commandant of the Mitchel Field station, will read from printed manuscript into a broadcast- ing apparatus installed in the cock- pit official words of greeting from the Federal Government, the Gov- ernor of New York State and the Mayor of New York City. Envoy to Meet Ship. Two tugs, provided by the Cunard Line, will visit the Berengaria at Quarantine before the prince leaves the ship. One of these will carry Sir Iisme Howard, British Ambassador, and Sir Ashley Sparks, resident director of the Cunard Line, who has accepted responsibility for the land- ing at Glen Cove, and who will be a neighbor of the prince’s during his visit on the Burden estate, which is situated about a mile from the place occupied by Sir Ashley. Others on board will Wright, assistant secretar: and official representatives of the departments; Maj. Oscar N. Solbert, designated by Secretary Weeks as aide de camp to the prince during his tay in this country; Maj. Edward D. Metcalfe, the prince’s equerry, who has been here for three weeks super- vising the preliminary arrangements for the tour, and Louis E. Stoddard, president of the United States Polo Association. PRINCE HERE TOMORROW. be J. Butler of state, No Military or Ceremonial Display Is Planned. When the Prince of Wales arrives in Washington about noon tomorrow he will be welcomed by high Govern- ment officials, but there will be no panoplied ceremonial or glittering Cavalcade of military splendor to escort him to the White House. This will be out of deference to his own wishes and the fact that the Presi- dent and Mrs. Coolidge are still in mourning. The Prince will be accompanied on a special train from New York by J. Butler Wright, third Assistant Sec- retary of State, and Maj. Oscar N. Solbert, who has been designated by President Coolidge to act as official aide to the heir apparent to the Brit- ish throne during his stay in this country. His own suite, of course, will come to Washington, too. Hughes to Greet Him. Secretary of State Hughes will greet the Prince when he arrives at Union Station, sometime between 12 and 1 o'clock tomorrow noon. It is probable that the distinguished young visitor will be taken direct to the President’s entrance at the station, ‘where White House cars will be wait- ing to hurry him to the executive mansion. The route to be followed has not been announced, but it prob- ably will be via Pennsylvania ave- nue. There will be no military escort, but nearly 70 special policemen have been detailed to duty with the prince for the day. Of these, 30 will be on guard in Union Station, commanded by Capt. Reilly, and 29 more. will guard the street intersettions the prince’s car will cross en route to the White House. Capt. Browne will be in command of them. The others will be motor-cycle men and will accom- pany the Prince of Wales wherever he goes while in the District. The President and Mrs. Coolidge will receive the Prince at the White House. Only four persons will attend the luncheon—the President and Mrs. Coolidge, the Prince of Wales and John Coolidge, the President's son. No other guests have been invited to attend because the White House is still in mourning for young Calvin, and the other members of the Prince's suite probably will be entertained by officials of the State Department. At 4 o'clock the Prince will begin his return trip to New York. Speclal restrictions will be imposed at Union Station because of the large crowd that is expected to gather in hopes of seeing “the most popular young man in the world.” Those in charge say that the best opportunity the crowd will have of getting a glimpse of the royal visitor will be during his ride to the White Houke and at the White House gates. It is doubtful whether more than a select few and newspaper men will have entres to the station concourse ‘when the prince’s train arrivea ‘The British embassy here will taks STAR, WASHINGTO 1 virtually no official cognizance of the prince’s presence in the National Capital. 1t was explained that all persons concerned wish to make the visit as unofficial as possible, and the embassy staff itself is summering in Manchester, Mass. Representatives of the embassy will accompany the prince on his train from New York. AIR MESSAGE TO PRINCE. Plane Circling Over Ship to Wel- come Wales. MITCH FIELD, N. —Maj. William N. s Mitchel” Field in an o'clock today to meet the steamship Berengaria and send by radio from the plane to the ship official messages of greeting to the Prince of Wales from Gov. Smith and Mayor Hylan. The Army plane was to circle above the steamer as . Hersley read the welcoming message into a broadcast- ing apparatus installed in the cock- pit. The prince was to “listen-in from his suite on the Berengaria as the liner came up the bay Lieut. M. L. Elliott piloted plane, which left Mitchel Field word was received that the garia had passed Fire Island he Governor's message said: “1 have the honor to express the greetings and extend a warm, friend- Iy welcome in behalf of the people of the State of New York on the occasion of the arrival of your royal high- ness in our harbor. This greeting is sent you through the courtesy of the United States Army Air Service, one of whose airplanes is circling over August . Ir., left at 1 the when Beren- MACMILLAN, HOMEWARD BOUND. MAY SEE FLYERS MAKE LABRADOR HOP (Continued from First Page.) ald B. Macmillan was received ex- clusively by William J. Zeidlik, an amateur at Bast Grand Forks, Minn.., Mr. Ziedlik, whose station, $CDV, more than 2.000 miles from the Bowdoin, is the only one of 20,000 members of the American Radio Re- lay League to work Macmillan suc cessfully for a press message in more than five months. Yersonal | messages for families of members of the crew were received and relayed yesterday, however, by Montgomery Radford, 419 Warburton avenue, Yonkers, N. Y Ends Ninth Expedition. Milton Mix of Bristol, Conn hrnxhrr! of Donald Mix, the 21-year-old radio operator of the Bowdoin, was ub last night to copy portions of mes- sages from his brother, but was un- able to connect directly with hin The return of the Macmillan party | to civilization, after 14 months of exile in the frozen north. marks the | virtual completion of Macmillian's ninth polar expedition. The Mac- millan party is now almost directly in the path over which the American fivers will pass in their flight from Ivigtut, Greenland, to Indian Harbor, Labrador. The Bowdoin has completely m the Canadian Government steamship, Arctic, which, within the last three weeks has passed northward from God- thaab, nearly 30 miles. The Arctic up until August 25 had failed to com- municate by radio with Maemillan, to advise him of mail and supplies being brought to him. TABLET MARKS HEROIC ACT. ed Sixteen Men Died in Greeley Ex- pedition in Arctic Zone. The bronze tablet mentioned in the wireless messages from Donald Mac- Millan as having been placed at Cape Sabine, Ellesmere Land, is a National Georgraphic Society memorial for the 16 officers and men of the United States Army who died of starvation and exposure in the Arctic in 1884, while on the Greely expedition in search of the North Pole. Set in rocks a latitude of 78 minutes 45 seconds north, more than 800 miles above the Arctic Circle, this is one of the most northernly monu- ments in the world. On the tablet is inscribed: “To the memory of the dead, who, under Lieut. A. W. Greely here gave their lives to insure the final and complete success of the first scientific co-operation of the United States with other nations. 1881-1884." Many Severe Hardships. Though Cape Sabine is itself with- in the permanently cold regions and throughout most of the year is a bleak region of rock and ice, it was not the northernmost base of the Greely expedition. That was at Lady Franklin Bay, near-the northern tip of Ellesmere Land. Cape Sabine, some 300 miles to the south, was the closest point to civilization to which Greely was able to take his men when they retreated southward after two promised annual relief expedi- tions failed to reach them. There in a temperature far below zero with practically no fuel and with provisions sufficient for only a fow weeks, the party fought for lite through the winter and spring or 1883-1584. Their sufferings, both physi- cal and mental, were acute. They grew too weak to hunt suc- cessfully, and attempted to keep themselves alive on scraps of old sealskin and rock lichens. One after another sickened and died. but still the survivors kept up faithfully the scientific observations for which they had been sent to the Arctic. The original party of 23 men was reduced to seven when on June 22, 1884, they were rescued. Of the seven only two or three were strong enough to move from their sleeping bags, and even the strongest could hardly walk in stumbling fashion. But the scientific records, which added greatly to the world's geographic, meteorologic and magnetic knowledge, had been care- fully kept until 40 hours before the rescue. 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B. tyons, of the Reserve Officers’ As- sociation of the nted States, who spoke on “The Officers Reserve Corps.’” These officers gave detail the Army and its mobiliza- National Defense Act. told of the plans as out for the National various committees he who spoke nited States tion under t E. F. Collada, being worked Capital by the Indorxe Defenxe Text. chairman close of Gen, The nnounced at the Arenberg's remarks that the secretary had just informed him the Daughters of the Confederacy had indorsed the defense test. The following committee on lutions was named, just previous adjournment for lunch Gen. L. R. Arenberg, G. A. R., chair- man; George Cohen, Jewish Ko liec€ Board; Mrs. Charles Lathrop, Daughters of the American lution; Mrs. Mary Logan president general, Dame: Legion: Maj. Overton Military Order of the World Mrs. H. H. McCluer, National Mothers; Walter Bruce Howe League of the United Statex: Thomas Kirby, Disabled American Veterans; . M. Penfleld, American reso- to C. De: Society; Paul McGahan American Leglon; Albert P, United Spanish War Veterans, Mrs. W. S Spencer, American Cross. The and Red second this afternoon held Me- session s being at Continental morial Hall, at which spea £l Maj. Gen. John L. Hines. deputy ch of the general staff of the Army, Brig. Gen. (' H.. Martin f nd Information. for Public. Gen. Hines said in part: am firmly convinced that it our clear duty to muke available the people of the United States formation of the plans which War Department hax formulaf the national defense in accordance with the existing law. Our plar not secret. We are not a militaristic nation, and our provisions for na- tional defense ure not offensive. They have no hostile object. We cherish the sound belicf that our desire to be adequately prepared fenso of our country and maintenance of the high principles of liberty and freedom on which our Nation is founded is thoroughly com- patible with our desire for world peace. 1 believe that the thinking American who is familiar with the history of his country and who anaiyzes that history in connection With our present position among the nations of the world must eventually concur in that belief. “We have for the first time in our history a sound military policy, policy intendeq to provide for ade- quage defense against aggression with the minimum diversion of our ec nomic effort and resources from the paths of commercial and industrial development. It is the policy of a peace-loving nation. It is distinetly defensive and not aggressive. It is the outgrowth of a century and a hal of natlonal experience under a military policy for the most part one in name only. It is not a commercial structure without a sound foundation, but is the culmination of the lessons taught by the wars in which we have been involved throughout our na- tional history. is to in- the for the Support of Public Vital. o plan for national defense is worth more than the paper on which it is written without the means for putting it into effect or without the support and earncst patriotic co-op- eration of the citizenry of the nation. The War Department believes that all that is necessary to secure this sup- port and co-operation is a knowledge and understanding on the part of the people of the United States of the necessity for following a clear-cut, logical military policy. To this end the Department is endeavoring to place its plans before the country for consideration. It is for this purpose that the defense test has been de- vised. It is for this that you have assembled here today, that the or- ganizations which you represent have pledged their patriotic support. commend.the work on which we are| engaged to vour earnest considera- on.” U ficretary Weeks of the War De- partment will be the principal speak- er at the dinner conference at the New Willard Hotel tonight. Other speakers will include Gen. Arnes- berg and Maj. J. Franklin Bell, Engineer Commissioner of the Dis- trict. Miss Kathryn Browne of the Chicago Civie Opera Company will sing two groups of songs Maj. J. Franklin Bell announced today that organizations having en- rollment blanks should send them in promptly, or as soon as filled out, to Room 306, District Building, so that the work of notifying the individu- als where to report may be started. = The only thing that comes to the man who waits is the dust from the procession. ¥ Phone~bs F. or- l;-[or;a«tion Concerning Chevy Chase Homes QUINTER, THOMAS & CO. 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The accomplishment is only one vhase of the sanitation projects that have been carried out under provi- slons of the law which established the Washington Suburban Sanitary ‘ommi: on, which not only serves “hevy Chase, but also meets the re- quirements of other areas along the northern border of the District Linportant sewerage work has been in Chevy Chase, and that section is now waiting on the District | to build a trunk sewer to the District line. Relief from mosquitoes came through the removal of two breeding places, the open sewerage field at the foot of Hegketh street, Iying below Codar parkwav. and the ditching out of the lily pond south of the Chevy Chase Club, which had existed for some These public works were supplemented by the liberal use of oil during the past two seasons under the direction of an elected health of cial of several of the five sections that make up Chevy Chase. Thomas K. Conrad has been in charge of the work. Removal of the open sewage field was accomplished by earrying a trunk sewer down through Friendship and to a point below Cabin John, where a sewage disposal field. BREAKS GLIDER RECORD. ST. REMY DE PROVENCE. France, August 20 —Lijeut. Thoret today broke { the world record for a duration flight for the de-in a motorless airplane. He aloft 9 hours and 4 minutes. The previcus record w lished at Rossitten, Germany, last May. by Ferdinand Schulz, who re- mained aloft in a German engineless sail plane 8 hours and 42 minutes. remained s estab- Oyster Starts Trip Today. Commi Oyster will leave Washington ternoon tor a two-week ation, the first he has taken in his 21 vears of public hfe After spending the night in New York Capt. Oyster will sail tomor- row morning for Halifax and will visit Quebec before returning. —o Commander J. S. Arwine Dies. EAST ORANGE, N. J., August 20.— Comdr. Arwine, 44, of United ates battleship Kansas died today from illness contracted while at sea. 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Accessible to 2 Car and 2 Bus Lines Open 'til 10 P. M. W. H. West Company RENTAL AGENTS WM. L. ¥. EING, .~ G. PERRY, Vice President . CUMMINGS, -Treasurer 916 15th St. Main 2474 Dr. | () A . has been tra air interm. veland, Oh Alfred Vail, A Hospital, for tre F. Phillips, 1 Fort” Humphre Island, N. Y. Harris, from city; Maj, master Officers’ this city, to dut termediate depot Louis S. Connel ficers' Reserve ¢ w The resignation of Capt Erie, city t H. Pa F. has b Commander been the Selfridge to R. N. Cottrell Swallow to the ¢ Gibbs from the the Cincinnati; from command J Supply Corps, Mare Island, Cal nd Lieut. Comd Engineer Corps, partment to The resignatio F. Underwood, Quantico, Va., Moorer, attached been accepted. woodwork. It cleaning window I3 EUTINTTTIT buildin, spac A South W, Fask! Sixteenth Street 916 15th Changes in Stations of Army and Navy Officers Of Interest to Capital Lieut. Col. Harry Graham, Air Serv- Field, Va., to command of Rock- 1if.; Maj. from Fort H. Palmer, Signal Corps, from Camp Norfolk, Edward J. Brady Ohio, to this city. President N. Beakley, judge advocate general's department, to take effect August 29, or duty with the American Bat- onuments Commission. NAVY transferred from from command of the Francisco: Commander | the se cold tea for cleaning varnished is also excellent L. F. King, Pres. West Building We. L T. King, President Man Admits RMY. nsferred from Lang- ediate depot, Coro- J. H. Davidson, In- am Houston, Tex., io; Second Lieut. G. By the Associated Prese. LEAD, S. D., of Hill City, is al ties to have confes J. to Walter Reed|ed three forest fi tment; Second Licut. | Hills reservations 3th Engineers, from | might obtain lucr . Va., to Governors | fizhting them. arrant Officer Loney | He was arraign Va, to this|States Commission Quarter- | manded to jail wh Reserve Corps, of | nish $1,000 hond y at the general in- uspicion w . this city, and Capt. | quency of th ly, Air Serv Of-|and the similarity “orps, from Dayton,| The forest fire has First. accepted the Lieut. George to George visor. Duthi — Measured b The most grac are the commonest be gained not by . Cahill, Infantry, at been ordered to this Ferguson has command of the Tennessee; Licut. iold Star; Lieut. E. D. Navy Department to | Lieut. W. W. Pace! of the R-11 to San Wille Tom the i, to th r. H. G. Tay from the cighth district ons of Lieut. Chaplains and Ensign to the Joseph | Corps, at W. Dbif Somers, have | I for s and mirrors. T g. Apply Manager—First Floo ern Bldg. 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