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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-16
D|SAPPROVE LABOR BILL
ADVERSE REPORT ON DISTRICT
EIGHT-HOUR MEASURE.
Would Involve Delay to Municipal
Contract Work, Commissioners
Say, in Explanation.

An adverse report on the bill to regu-
late the hours of labor on contracts with
the District of Columbia has been for
warded TO the House committee on the
District by the Commissioners. In re-
porting the Commissioners explain:
THE apparent object of the bill is to
require all contractors with the District
of Columbia to observe the eight-hour
law, and 1t places upon the Commission
ers the duty to investigate the labor con-
ditions under which a bidder for fur
nishing material or constructing buildings
proposes to carry out the contract which
may be awarded him.
THE organic act of the Dist rict of
Columbia. approved June II, 1878, re-
quires the Commissioners to accept the
lowest responsible proposal for doing
work or furnishing material, and gives
them the right, in their discretion, to
reject all proposals. The Commissioners
under this authority give careful consid-
Grafton to all conditions involved in the
award of contracts and only accept a pro-
posal for work or material when. in their
Judgment, 1t is to the best advantage of
the District of Columbia
IF this bill were enacted it would be
incumbent upon the Commissioners to in
vestigate labor conditions in each particu-
lar case, involving questions of fact be-
tween contractors and labor unions and
this would probably result i'm serious de-
lays in the execution of the work, besides
in all proba bility increasing the cost of
the work
1.-THE Commissioners believe that if there
IL any violation of the eight-hQur law by
contractors with the District of Columbia
the matter should be considered by the
courts. or. if necessary, general legisla-
ton should be enacted to correct the con-
method proposed by the present bill is
the proper way to reach the matter, and
recommend an unfavorable report upon
the BILL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-16
boy" PUPIL WAS GIRL
TEACHERS AT SCHOOL FOOLED
FOR SIX MONTHS.
Scholar Who Matriculated as Sam
Murray Active in All
Athletic Sports.

LEXINGTON, KY. February 16.-I or
almost six months Miss Goldie CantrelI
Of Ceredo. W. Va. has masaueraded as
boy at the Moorehead Kentucky Normal
School. She matriculated, according 10
the best accounts, in September. at the
beginning Of the term. under contract
with the president of the institution to
work her way through Only last Friday
her identity was discovered. Then she
was sent from the school,
Miss Cantreil was known as Sam Muir.
ray. She was exclusive in her company.
but took prominent part i'm all student
affairs and in the college sports Last
week travelling salesman, who knew
the girl, came to Moorehead and ham
pened TO meet her in the street. Certain
that 1t was Miss Cantrel, and having
heard that she had been mysteriouslv
missing from the home of her grand
mother. Mrs. Ramsey, in Ceredo, for
several months. he began questioning her
and soon was convinced that he was
right.
Identity Discovered.
He visited the school and saw her in
the class. and SO interested was he in
the girl that his questions aroused the al
ready suspicious teachers, and Miss Cam
trell was brought before the faculty ana
questioned. She acknowledged her iden-
tity and begged to remain in school, but
was turned away.
The girl gained much notoriety several
months ago by asserting she had been
kidnapped by a boatman on the Ohio
river. Later she got employment as a
newsboy on the Big Four railway. While
quently. giving no reason for her strange
actions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-16
A Strong ombination

Aching feet whether they ache from fatigue.
tight shoes or any other cause, can he immedi-
ately relieved and refreshed by bathing them
with warm water containing a strong solution
of Johnsons Foot Soap. remarkably edBcient
remedy for all troubles Of the feet large
cake for 25c. with your money back IL you are
not satisfied. For sale locally by Henry Evans.
T. E. Ogram. O'Donnells Drug Stores the
Peoples Pharmacy. 18th st. and Massachusetts,
ave-; Goldenbergs. Iansburgh < Bro. s. kann.
Sons & Co.. Palais Royal, A. Lisner. and other
druggists. department and shoe stores. Wilbur
A. Welch. Sole Distributor. e05 Fiatiron build
ing. \. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-16
ROCKVILLE.
al Correspondence of The Star.

ROCKVILLE. Md, February is, 1910
Miss Bertha NJ. Morrison and Mr. Sam
uei Lewis Anderson. both Of Washington,
were married in Rockville yesterday aft
ernoon by Rev. w. ID. Keene, pastor of
the Southern Methodist Church, at the
home of the minister.
Mrs. Annie NJ. Day, wife of Daniel r.
Day of this town. died early yesterday
morning. Surviving her are her husband
and four-year-old son. She also leaves
her mother, sister and several brothers,
who reside in Grafton. W. Va Mrs. Day
was daughter of the late Patrick Mo-
ran, prominent citizen of Grafton.
Licenses to marry have been issued here
10 the following. Mile Medosa Broad
hurst and Harvey W. Burdette, Frances
walker and Caleb Hodges. Annie Russell
and John III. Bell and Susie J. Turner and
William O. Howard, all of this county.
valentine supper. under the auspices
OF the Ladies' Aid Society of the Rock
VILE Baptist Church. was given in the
dining room OF the church Monday even
ing. Ii was largely attended and proved
success, about one hundred dollars he
ing cleared. During the evening a musical
program was rendered. including solos by
Mrs o. NJ Linthicum, Miss Annabel ALL
mutt. Charles w. Prettyman Robert G.
Warfiefd. Edward Greene and Roger ].
Whiteford; instrumental music by Miss
Eunice Lehman and Roger j. Whiteford,
William F. Prettyman. Paul Lehman, and
several selections by quartet composed
of Charles w. Prettyman, Robert c. War
field. William f. Prettyman and Roger ].
Whteford
The funeral of Charles Edward Gar
rett, who died at his home. near Rock
vile, Monday moAhing, took place at .
O'Clock this afternoon from the family
residence. The services were conducted
by Rev. s. r. White of the Baptist
Church, and the interment was in Rock
vile cemetery. The Rockville Lodge of
Masons attended in a body and az the
grave conducted the services of the order.
Gov. Crothers yesterday appointed tla-
gett c. Hilton of GAINESVILLE public
school commissioner for Montgomer
county to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Hazel w. CasheiI Mr.
Hilton is a democrat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-16
LACK OF NAVY BLAMED.
Cause of Defeat Of the South, SAYS
Mr.. De Leon.

In an address before Camp No. III, Con-
federate Veterans Association, last
night, Perry M. De Leon declared his
belief that the naval superiority of the
Union forces was the determining factor
in the civil war.
THE war found the south without
Ships" he said. without seamen. with no
powder works and without single shop
in which the simplest type of marine en-
CINE could be constructed"
Mr.. lie Leon cited numerous examples
from ancient and modern history to
show that the destruction of the navy
the downfall Of any cause for which that
nation was cOntending.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-16
COTTAGES TO BE BUILT.
Addition to the Episcopal Home for
Children,

The Episcopal Home for Children. Tai
bert street, Anacostia, this spring will
build several new cottages. to be main
tanned by the Episcopal churches of the
diocese of Washington. Trustees OF the
institution recently bought a five-acre
tract adjoining the present grounds. a
portion of which will be used for these
new additions. The managers OF the
home have at their disposal about $35. 900
to begin work.
There are fifty-five children at the
home, and the additions will make room
for about fifty more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-16
PLANS ANNUAL CRUISE
NAVAL BATTALION, N. G. D. c.,
TO NAVIGATE RAGING MAIN.
Will Spend Week in July in Vicin-
ity of GARDENERS Bay,
Long Island.

Members of the Naval Battalion of the
National Guard of the District, while
awaiting the delivery of new ship which
is to replace the monitor Puritan. have
started preliminary preparations for the
annual cruise of the battalion which will
take place from July 81 to August 2. The
rendezvous this year for the naval mill
tia organizations on the Atlantic coast
for summer exercises will be at Gardiner S
bay, Long Island. The cruise will be in
that vicinity, and the ships will visit such
ports as may be practicable, the fleet
disbanding in time to permit each to
visit some large city, where the men will
be granted shore liberty. The date set
by the Navy Department is July "A to
81, inclusive, but it is thought the bat
talon will leave Washington on board
it's new ship few days IN advance, in
time to arrive at the rendezvous by July n.
Modern Vessel Assured.
Members of the battalion are looking
forward with much interest to the cruise,
and 1t is thought that the acquisition of
batteries and machinery, will prove a
great boon TO the local naval militia.
Target practice will not be held during
the exercises in the vicinity of Gardiner S
bay. The Navy Department will later is
sue circulars relative to this subject. The
exercises will consist of as much cruising,
day and night. as is practicable. carry
ing on drill. signals and similar work dur
ing the entire time.
All the line officers have been urged to
become as familiar as possible with the
rules of the road and all signal and
cruising lights used in the navy. and to
take advantage during the spring of the
opportunities offered by the photographic
ONCE to learn chart and compass work.
Itinerary to Be Mapped Out.
A detailed itinerary of the cruise will
be published by the Navy Department
later. so that arrangements can be made
for the men having their mail forwarded.
A naval officer will be detailed to &C.
company each vessel as adviser. The
complement of the monitor Ozark, which
1t is thought will be given to the Naval
Battalion of the District, Is as follows:
Deck force. 113; engineer force, 53; cleo
trical force, 10; total complement, 2O9.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-16
Sues for 5000 Damages.

Alleging that stream of hot water
and steam was neglgently permitted by
the Brennan Construction Company to es-
cape from a steam roller on street
northeast between 9Th and 7th streets.
November last, and that as he was
crossing the street he was severely
burned on the right leg, Marian Mann.
through his father. Noel Manu. has filed
suit to recover 5000 damages from the
company. He is represented by Attor-
neys c. James and E. H. Jackson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-16
Itinerary to Be Mapped Out.

The county commissioners of Frederick
county, Md, have appointed the following
board of charities and corrections for two
wears: Republican-David Cramer. Lewis
E. Flock and William c. Birely; demo-
crats-Solomon Stern and Charles Nee.
Hagan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-16
Maj. Andres Verses.

Maj Andre, you will perhaps remember,
verses are preserved. He wrote charm
ing love songs and occasionally INDUCED
in satire. Another extraordinary coinci-
dence Is connected with a rollicking ballad
called THE Cow Chase" which he wrote
in 1880 for the amusement of ir Henry
Clinton and his staff. then quartered in
the northern part of what is now the
city of New York.
Washington was in camp near Sufferns
Rockland county, N. Y. and his army
ing been informed by his scouts that the
British had collected a large number of
horses, cattle, hogs and other live stock
on Bergen Neck, he ordered Gen. Anthony
Wayne to make raid and capture as
many of the animals as possible. Wayne
was not as successful as was hoped and
expected. and was driven off by the Brit
ish, who made a gallant defense. There
were several incidents connected with the
in rhyme; and his ridicule of Gen. Wayne
as a Cow Chaser was quite amusing
The last verse of the ballad reads as
follows
And now I've closed my epic strain,
tremble as / show it.
Lest this same warrior drover Wayne
Should catch the poet
These verses fell into the hands of the
editor of Rivington's Gazette. who pub
that Maj. Andre was captured as a spy.
and you will remember that the COM
mander OF the brigade to which Paulding
and his companions belonged, and by
whom he was tried and hanged, was Gen
Anthony Wayne, the warrior-drover"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-16
Barred From Germany.

Canned meats and sausages cannot be
imported into Germany at all. as the
German government requires that each
can or piece be inspected, and the opening
of individual cans for inspection pur-
poses would render the contents unmer-
charitable. While this decision Is main
tanned as respects the continental impe-
rial territory, American canned meats are
sold In quantities to the merchant ma
rine and TO tine government itself for use
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-16

Lieut. and Mrs. Samuel p. Edmonds of
Claiborne. Nd. has announced the en-
gagement of their daughter. Miss Mary
Allen Edmonds. to Herman Frank Holman
of Brooklyn. n. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-16
American Meats and Provisions.

Mr.. Skinner also gives us an explanation
of the treatment of American meats and
provisions inGermany, which was the chief
difficulty in the settlement of the tariff con-
troversy between the two countries. The
Aldrich tariff act provides that a maxi
mum rate of duty shall be imposed upon
all the products of every country which
shall discriminate against American mer-
chandise. and Germany has also done So
against American cattle, live stock and
meat products. Her officials have de-
Tended this policy on the ground of sani-
tary precautions, and have claimed that
II was necessary to prevent the introduce
ton of contagious diseases of cattle and
impurities in canned and preserved meats.
Under the new arrangement. which was
recently concluded and went into effect
February s. the same regulations that
have prevailed will be continued except
that the Germans have waived micro
scopic inspection of meats. Our govern
ment hopes to get further concessions,
however. Mr.. Skinner explains the pres
ent regulations as follows:
American meat products imported into
Germany are now subject upon arrival
to examination held under imperial pure
food laws. and If found to be unsuitable
for sale and consumption in Germany
may be confiscated or returned to the I'm
porter as the inspectors deem best
THE importation Of American live cat
tie is prohibited. and the importation OF
fresh beef Is practically prohibited. as it
can be imported only when the lungs,
liver and udder adhere to the carcass. As
these organs cannot be shipped long dis
tances. the requirement is equivalent to
prohibition.
whole hams and shoulders falling I'M
der the head of sailed and simply pre-
pared meats can be imported into Ger
many. but other pieces OF preserved meats
can be imported only when the weight of
each piece does not fall below four kilos
(S.S pounds). Thus beef tongue can only
be received when there is attached there
TO a sufficient quantity OF cheek flesh. OF
little commercial value to bring the
weight OF the piece up to four kilos (S.s
pounds.
las a mater OF fact. only beef may
be imported, since American pork. includ-
ing hams and shoulders. regardless OF
the weight OF the individual pieces. can
be sold in Germany only when accom-
panied by a satisfactory certificate OF
microscopic inspection. As the Ameri-
can government does not now issue these
certificates, the business has come to an
end
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-16
Doegerel Verses on Andre.

The other day, in a secondhand book
store, 1 came across some dosgerel verses
which were written in revolutionary
times. They were dedicated to John
Paulding. one Of the captors of Maj
Andre, by a lo1al poet at Tarrytown, in
1892. and gave an account of that event
In homely words. Here are two sample
verses:
He with a scouting party
Went down to Tarrytown.
Where he met q British officer,
man Of high renOwn.
Who says unto these gentlemen.
You're of the British cheer,
trust that you can tell me
IL there's any danger near
Then up slept this young hero.
John Pauldlng was his name.
Sir, tell us where your going
And also whence you came.''
Il bear the British Gag. sir;
I've pass to 20 this way.
I'm on an expedition,
And have no time to stay.
1t is a curious coincidence that found
out last summer. while visiting larry
town. that the tree under which Pauiding
williams and Van Wart were playing
cards by the roadside when Maj. Andre
came upon them was struck by lightning
and shattered on the very day that Bene-
dict Arnold died in London.
1t Is also an interesting fact that when
the body of Maj. Andre was disinterred
in the cemetery of Tappantown in 1872
for removal to Westminster Abbey the
roots of cyprus tree were found en-
twined about his skull 50 securely that q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-16
Special Tax Proposed.

ITO lift this burden from the shoulders
of the middle and wealthy classes. such
as generally engage in real estate trans
actions, it was planned to eliminate real
estate transactions absolutely from in
comes subject to taxation. and to make
such transactions subject to special tax,
applicable once only, this sliding scale
tax to be based upon the profits realized.
that is to say, the difference between the
price of sale and the price of purchase.
The mechanism by which this difference,
the so-caIled .unearned increment is as
certained with practical accuracy Is de-
scribed I'm my report Of September 9. 1909.
The law itself went into effect January 1,
1905 and is said to be working satisfac-
torily 1t will be applied four years. and
if public opinion is then favorable to its
Ii will become part of the
permanent revenue legislation of the
state.
ut is not intended that this tax shall
do away with other forms 81 taxation.
Real estate continues to be taxed on its
capital or rental value. and income taxes.
Inheritance taxes and sti1l others are
paid, and there is no proposition now
pending to secure the necessary public
revenue by any single form of taxation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-16
Use of Preservatives.

THE use of preservatives other than
common salt or smoke is discounte-
nanced the specific provision of law be-
ing that meats may not be imported or
transported which have been treated with
any OF the salts or acids named below
or with any preservatices containing such
chemical substances:
"(a) Boraic acid and its salts; CD for
maldehyde; (c) hydroxides and carbo-
mates Of the alkalis and alkaline earths:
Id suiphuric aciu and its salts. also
salts: (eD hydrofuoric acid
and its salts; ~ salicylic acid and its
combinations; tg) salts of hydrOchloric
acid th) colorng matter of any nature,
but provided that coloring matter intend
ed to give yellow color to margarine
butter and sausage skins and not forbid
den in other regulations is permitted.
1.-THE effect of the regulations and prohi-
billions described has been to suspend to a
large extent the German trade in Amer
lean meats. Nevertheless a fourishing
trade is possible at Hamburg, where the
existence 0 fthe extensive free port makes
it possible TO warehouse goods under no
restrictions whatever. and to reship the
same to many other export markets which
look to Hamburg for their supplies. There
is also an extensive trade in provisioning
merchant ships all OF which takes place
without interference"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-16

saw had to be used to cut them away.
A slip from that tree was carried to Eng
land with the body and planted in the
garden of Windsor Castle. where it has
grown into one of the finest trees in his
ma jesty's grounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-16

among the colonial troops and the navy
american lard and animal greases OF
all kinds are successfully imported into
Germany However, hog lard which con-
tains more than 3 per cent OF moisture
is regarded as an adulterated produce,
or rather as an inedible produce, which
means the same thing. Bone grease and
animal fats. in order to profit by the low
rate OF duty q marks per 100 kilos, or
SO476 per 30 pounds). must be manu-
featured in Germany under customs con-
troll or denatured in such a manner that
they might not be mistaken for lubri-
cants. which are dutiable at the rate of
20 marks per 100 kilos G1.1S5 per 300
pOundS).
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-13

Farms movement, which is spreading from
coast to coast. - Ns-
Just what the next generation will pro-
duce in the way of woman activity is
scarcely to be reckoned; for one high school
alone in New, York city, the Washington
Irving High, has more than doubled it's
enrolment Of girls over last year, the ire
mendous increase being attributed to the
excellent technical courses now offered.
Already there is no longer any time for
knitting; there soon threatens to be no
time for pink teas-woman has her hands
so full. AS soon as the new Woman Suf-
frage party. which has opened headquar-
tiers in the Metropolitan Life building, gets
well under way with its caucuses and APP
pointments Of district leaders and captains,
time will be more than ever at a premium.
But the new type OF woman no one can
describe; she is conglomerate-and she GER
tainly is still formative. Read over some
of the shirtwaist strike news matter and
observe her variety. Factory girl, society
leader, suffraglst, college girl and active
sociallst-the new woman in many guises
is there depicted.
What next is only to be guessed.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-13
Health and Beauty Aids
BY MRS. MAE MARTYN

F., Mrs. Ruth o.: There can be no possible
excuse for a woman of your age neglect
ing her complexion. 1t IS a duty you owe.
yourself to look as youthful and charming
as possible. i would not encourage you to
use face powder; IL rubs off too easily,
shows too readily and does no permanent
good. The use of a good lotion made by
dlssolving four ounces Of spui1naX In half
a pint of hot water and adding two tea
spoonfuls OF glycerlne viii take away that
coarse, sallow, oily look to your SKIN and
make it oft. pink and youthful. This To-
ton is an excellent beautifier and whitener
and viii last longer than powder. 1t is
splendid for cold sores, freckles, pimples
and preventing chapplng in the winds.
NJ. L. t.: Your case is by no means a
hopeless one. Many people. like yourself,
are troubled with dandruff, itching scalp
and falling hair, duesito a germ disease
OF the scalp. This can easily be corrected
by using a quinine hair tonic made from
one ounce quinzoln dissolved in one-half
pint alcohol, then adding one-half pint cold
water. Brush your hair thoroughly and rub
this tonic twice a week into your scalp and
IL will do wonders for you. 1t will promote
a vigorous growth of hair and keep 1t
glossy and from becoming coarse and the
ends splitting. Do not scratch the scalp
with the finger nails. Use a brush to re-
move the loose dandruff.
Jennie w: To hold your own in society
or business, you must feel right as well
as look right. II you get rid of the lan-
guor and railways tired OUT feeling you
complain OF, you are almost certain at the
same time to be freed from the pimples,
blotches and salloW complexion. A clear,
smooth and soft skin is impossible when
blood Is Impure or deficient, the diges-
tlon faulty or the liver inactive. A good
general system tonic is made as follows:
Get from your druggist one ounce Of kar-
the kardene and a half teacupful of-sugar
in the alcohol and add enough boiling
water to make "a full quart. Take a table,
spoonful before each meal and on retiring.
Tbiu tonic aPfg heneficiallN DnOn the siam
ach and liver. helps 10 assimilate your food
and throw off impurities in the system,
thus striking at the very roots of a sickly,
pimply complexion.
Constance: Right now is the best time
of the year TO get rid of those facial blem-
fishes, such as freckles. tan, skin plmples.
etc, which come to us during the summer
time. But you should not use soap on the