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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-13
INCREASE IN DEATH RATE.
Slums of Washington Theme o
E. w. Oysters Address.

The slums of Washington, though not
so extensive, are as pestilent as those of
New York or London, declared e. W.
Oyster at a meeting Of the Petworth
Citizens Association last night He re-
marked that the large death rate of the
District of Columbia is due to the filth
ness of the Washington sluns. and quot
ed statistics showing that the death rate
here is larger than that Of most of the
cities Of the United States
The association indorsed Senator CAL
fingers bill regulating the liquor traf1ice in
the District of Columbia and also his bill
regarding the making OF drunkenness in
the District OF Columbia a misdemeanor
and to provide a hospital for inebriates.
Park Citizens Association asking for the
approval of a resolution recitine that
the manufacture and sale Of gas in the
District of Columbia should be controlled
and owned by the government of the Dis
tr1ct, and that the Congress Of the United
states should without delay provide the
means whereby such control and owner
ship may be secured, with just and rea-
sonaDle compensation to the corporation
now owning and exercising the fran
chlse. The association approved of the
control or the gas company by the Dis
tr1ct Commissioners, but would not ap-
prove of municipal ownership
Richard B. Watrous. secretary of the
American Civic Association, addressed the
association on tho work of that associa
ton, dwelling particularly on the crusade
against the house fly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-13
SUBSTITUTE IS OFFERED.
Commissioners Report on Bill to Ac-
uuire School Playground.

Although the Commissioners do not
turn down" absolutely the chance for
the Jackson School in Georgetown to ac-
quire more ground on which the pupils
may play, they do not believe 1t is neces-
sary to buy 1900 square feet Of land
lying west of the school. A bill intro
duced by Senator Bradley for this pur-
pose was reported on by the Commits
sioners. and a substitute measure was
suggested whereby the school might get
the benefit OF 10000 square feet of space
adjacent to the school grounds.
The Jackson school is on r street north
west between Both and 31st streets. The
Commissioners say the present school
grounds are not large enough, but that
to acquire the larger tract would neces-
state lot Of grading. filing. the building
of retaining walls, etc. Moreover, the
Montrose tract of twenty-five acres lies
directly across the street from the Jack
son School. and some day this large
piece OF ground will be public park, If
the plans Of the Commissioners material
ize.
They end their report as follows:
1.-The Commissioners, however, do not
recommend favorable action either on the
bill as proposed or on any bill to acquire
additional ground for the purposes of this
school. The matter of providing further
playground facilities for this school will
be considered In connection with the next
estimates submitted by the Commission
ers to Congress"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-13
GRADE-DAMAGE SUIT ENDS,
District Effects Compromise in Case
of W. H. Spelshouse.

The erade-damage suit of ". H. Spells
house against the District OF Columbia
has been compromised and the agreement
was today ratified BY Justice Stafford of
the District Supreme Court on motion of
Attorney A. Leftwich Sinclair represent
ing the District Commissioners
The Union station grade-damage COM
mission recently awarded Mr.. Spelshouse
s.. 400 as damages resulting to his prop
erty-premises 122 E street northeastern
account Of the raising of the grade of Z
street in connection with the Union sta
tion and railroad terminal work. The
District Commissioners disapproved the
award, believing 1t to be excessive, and
pending the trial Of the case by jury
the compromise made was effected by At
Mr. Spelshouse, and Attorney Sinclair
representing the government.
BY the terms of the compromise Mr.
SpelshOuse is TO be paid 81, $50 In full
settlement Of his case-$f5O less than the
amount awarded him by the grade-dam-
age commission.
The grade-damage commission met at
the city hall today and commenced its
hearings in connection with the appraise-
ment of damages which have resulted to
the real estate on the west side of 10th
avenue, and on the north side OF Mary
land avenue between 10th and 18th
streets southwest, in square 353 These
damages are alleged In consequence OF
the changes of the grades of these streets
In connection with the abolition of grade
crossings on the line of the PHILADELPHIA
Baltimore and Washington railroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-13
TO READ BRYAN Letter
AT JEFFERSON DINNER
Decided Upon at Conference Between
Members Of Committee and
Democratic Representatives.

AFTER a conference yesterday afternoon
between the local members of the COM
mittee which is arranging for the JEFF
Iesson day dinner tonight and several
democratic members Of Congress it was
decided that the "Jeffersonian'' letter.
written by William Jennings Bryan to be
read at the dinner should not be relegat-
ed to obscurity and forgotten. A num-
Der OF the local committeeman were in
FAVOR of refusing publicity to the letter.
on the ground that the peerless one is
attempting again to saddle upon the
party the dead and long ago buried is
sue Of Is to 1. but the congressional dele
sation voiced the opinion that the letter
could do no harm, even if it does no
good. and 1t was accordingly decided that
1t should be read at the dinner tonight
Nithout referring at all to the part
taken in the controversy by the insurgent
repu oilcans, Mr.. Bryan, in his letter has
given credit to the democrats for the
overthrow of the Speakers power in the
rules committee.
The portion of the letter criticised re-
fers to President Taft's recent utter
ance that the high cost of living was
country
This, Mr.. Bryan said. was an indorse
meht OF his views of fifteen years ago
regarding the production of metal and
the purchasing power OF money.
Some members of the committee re-
garded this as an attempt to revive the
silver issue, but leading democrats who
read the communication said that some
one had been stirring tempest in a
teapot
Representative Clayton of Alabama
VIII be POSTMASTER at the dinner which
is TO be held at the New Willard and
among the speakers will be Senator Gore,
Representative Champ Clark, Senator
Hughes and other prominent democrats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-13
EzCruCiatillg
Skim TORMENT
Irritation Almost Drove Him
Mad-Eyes So Swollen Could
Scarcely See-Skin Specialist
Said 1t Was Psoriasis-Cured
by Cuticura.
So Pleased With Cure
Anxious To Tell Others

81 was completely cured of skin disease by
had failed The complaint first attacked me In
1903, my hands and arms right up 70 the elbow
breaking out in large blisters, some an inch
across need not tell any sufferer from distress
ing skin complaints what 1 went through. The
irritation almost drove me mad. L became an
out patient of London hospital. l received
little benefit, and after fortnight's attendance
the complaint was psoriasis. The irritation was
not allayed at all. I persevered with the treat
ment and continued to attend the hospital for
two months but was far from cured.
Later the disease took a more serious form.
affecting my neck and face we'll as my hands
and arms. Ny neck was covered and sometimes
my eyes were 50 badly swollen that could
scribe my suffering; it was circulating agony.
I was sent to a doctor who gave me some ONT.
ment. but 1t did me NO good, and In the end I
lost my job. friend in London sent me some
Cuticura Soap, which softened my hands. made
them feel fresh and more comfortable. I obtained
some Cuticura Hesolvent and Cuticura Ointment
and was especially pleased with the Ointment,
which Immediately allayed the irritation and
caused the sores to heal steadily and surely. In
three weeks was completely cured and there
has been no return Of the complaint am %
pleased with my cure that am anxious to tell
others about it. Arthur Duncan, Liochard Hill,
Bridgend, South Wales, JAN 16, 1902
Cuticwa Soap C2Sc) to Cleanse the Skin. Cuti-
cura Ointment G0c) to Heal the Skin. and cud-
Coated Pulls, 25c per vial Of go to Purify the
Blood Sold throughout the world. Potter Drug
Chem. Corp, Sole Props, 1S5 Columbus Ave-.
Boston, Mass.
DMailed Free, Cuticufa Book on Skin Diseases
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-13
PRAISE FOR MRS. LOCKWOOD.
Retiring Regent of D. A. r. Chapter.
President General Endorsed.

The work of Mrs. Mary S. Lockwood
for the Daughters of the American Reyo-
tuition was praised at a meeting Of Mary
Washington Chapter of that organization
held at the Washington Club last night
Mrs. Lockwood, who is the retiring re-
gent of the chapter. leaves shortly for an
indefinite stay abroad
Miss Janet Richards told a story of
three colonial women. Sarah Knight. who
made six-week horseback ride from
Boston to New York, and Lydia Darra
and Martha Hilton. Mrs Wood state
regent of New York of the national d.
A. r., was among the visitors
The April meeting of the Sarah St
The meeting took place at the residence
of Mrs. Edward Tarring, 1915 10th street
northwest.
Following the regular business the vice
regent. Mrs. T. NJ Jones. read the usual
monthly paper by the historian, Miss
Clark on some women of revolutionary
times, Nancy Hart OF Georgia being the
heroine chosen for April. Mrs. S. J. MUIR
ply gave a paper on kosciuszko, a statue
to whom will soon be unveiled in Lafay-
cite Park. Mrs. Mathew T. SCOTS adj
minfstration of the D. A. r. was unani-
mously Endorsed.
The resolutions recited: Our president
general, Mrs. Mathew T. Scott. has
SuoWA uc1SciI woman or marked dDlI-
ity and great tact in the exercise of her
Office as president general of the National
Society d. A. r. We, the members OF
Sarah st. Clair Chapter, go on record as
indorsing and UNFOLDING her in her eff
forts to promote the best interests Of the
society, and assure her of our affection
and hearty support
Each member was given quaint pic
ture of Sarah st. Clair, after whom the
chapter was named
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-13
TELLS OF TAFTS TRIP
Gus ]. Karger Lectures Before Coun.
Gil of Jewish Women.

Incidents Of the forty-one-day whirlwind
tour of William Howard Taft lust pre-
vious to his election to the presidency
were recounted before the Council of Jew
ish Women in the Eighth Street Temple
last night by Gus j. Karger, a member
Of the corps Of Washington correspond
ents The speaker referred tocularlv to
many OF the receptions accorded the party
IN communities more rural that metro
politan.
mrs. CHARLES M Pepper. president of the
Federation of Women's Clubs. aIso d.iivo
cred short address. in which She in
vited the council to send delegates to the
biennial convention of the organization to
be held In Cincinnati :his month. Mrs.
Charles Goldsmith presided at the meet
ing and Mrs. Margaret Linton Howard
contributed to the musical and literary
program which followed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-13
GEV. SHEPHERDS WORK.
Former Prominent Resident Extolled
Before Historical Society.

An account of Gov. Shepherd and his
work, or phases Of 1t, by one who had
been associated with him in official ways
was given at the meeting of the Columbia
Historical Society last evening at the
Shoreham The author of the paper, DR..
William Tindall, was closely connected
with the active administration OF the old
territorial form OF government and since
then he has been the secretary of the
board OF District Commissioners. He
was able to give a clear idea of the per-
sonality Of the man who was the doml-
nant force in the movement that resulted
in bringing to the District new day.
Briefly sketching the principal events IN
the history of the territorial government,
DR.. Tindall spoke of the effects both on
the city and the citizen OF carrying out
the comprehensive plan OF improvements
favored by Gov. Shepherd, and also point
ed out some defects which were the In
evitable outcome. The estimate OF the
man and of his work was without bias.
although it had the personal flavor which
attaches to the contemporary accounts.
A further merit was added to the paper
by a sympathetic and biographical Sketch
of Gov Shapherd. Among those who heard
this account of the career of Gov. Shep-
herd was his widow, and while during the
subsequent discussion expression was
given to the views held OF Gov. Shepherd
and of his accomplishments, which re-
lated almost entirely to the effects OF his
policy ON the property and the interests of
Individual citizens. still the general con-
clusion was announced by all the speak
ers that the results Of his work have been
Of great and widespreading benefit to the
District.
One of the speakers in discussing the
effects of the course pursued by Gov.
Shepherd said it resulted in the recog-
milton by Congress Of the important prin-
ciple of half and half in the finances Of
the District. while another speaker at
tributed to the demoralized condition of
the District government the action of
Congress in abolishing suffrage in the
District.
But in the weighing of the good and Of
the evil OF that period the conclusion was
reached that the good overbalanced, and
special tribute was paid to the honesty
and sincerity Of the man who was the
principal figure in 1t all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-13
ANACOSTIA.

Tho Anacoetia Citizens Association viii
meet tonight In Masonic Hall at 8
o'clock. Hugh T. Taggart will deliver
an address.
Miss Mary Farrell has been appointed
clerk in charge Of the postal station at
Good Hope, vice Miss Kate Price, who
was transferred to the station recently
established In Twining City.
A meeting of the teachers Of the Sun
day school Of Emmanuel Church was
held last evening In the parlor OF the
parish hail. The report Of the treasurer
for the past year was given. Mr.. Dav-
export talked about missionary work IN
Alaska.
The Women's Aid Society of the Rup-
pert Home for the Aged met at the home
yesterday afternoon. The general well
fare OF the home was discussed.
The Ladies' Benevolent Society held q
meeting last evening at the school of ST
Teresa's Church on v street. The pur-
pose Of the meeting was to close up the
accounts Of the recent euchre held in the
hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-13

Carpenter Repairs, Small or LarSe'
C. D. Collins, 10 18th NV Phohe'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-13
sPoRTsMAN's SHOW OPEN.
Devices for Out-of- Door Pastimes Are
Exhibited.

With the sportsmen's show In full swing
at the Washington Light Infantry Ar
mory, 18th street between Pennsylvania
avenue and e street northwest. the fol-
lowers OF out-of-door pastimes arc at
forded the best opportunity in recent
years to inspect all the latest parapher-
MALTA calculated to add to the pleasure OF
life in the open.
A large crowd was present at the open
ing of the show Monday and again last
night. The total attendance is expected
to run into the thousands for the week
the affair will be in progress.
All the largest manufacturers of sport
ing goods and accessories have sent ex-
hibits OF their productions, together with
demonstrators who are trained to put the
different articles before the public in the
very best possible light. In this way the
visitors to the show are getting instruc-
ton in the proper uses for everything,
from an artificial trout ny to motor
boat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-13
CONGRATULATES MIR. WOLF.
B'nai Birth Committee Also Reports
Cash Balance on Hand.

The executive committee, which had in
hand the arrangements for the B'nai
Birth convention, held here recently, met
last night at the home of Simon Wolf,
it's chairman. The committeeman con-
graduated Mr.. Wolf on the esteem in
which he is held by members Of the or
ganization, as testified to in a measure
by the presentation to him by the conven-
ton of large loving cup.
1t was reported that after all the ex-
penses of the convention had been paid
there remained a balance. BY vote it was
decided to give one-half Of the money to
the United Hebrew charities and the
other half to the Hebrew Orphan Home.
The committee presented Mr.. Wolf tok-
Ell of it's good will and appreciation Of
his services and Mr.. Wolf responded feel
ingly. A buffet luncheon followed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-13
DIES SITTING IN CHAIR.
treasury Department Waterman
Expires Suddenly After Meal.

Cornelius Meagher. Waterman In the
reasury Department, died suddenly TINS
forming at $50 o'clock while In his room
( the Vendome Hotel. He would have
Celebrated his seventy second birthday
anniversary tomorrow. This morning he
as in the dining room and. after break
lst, returned to his room to get ready
go to the Treasury Department
A few minutes later he was found dead
lis body was in a sitting position on a
hair. death having evidently claimed MIN
o suddenly that he did not have time to
all for assistance. He had been employ
/ in the Treasury Department since 1894,
oming here from ST. Louis.
Meagher leaves a wife and FIVE children
ST. Louis. They have been notified or
Is death and his body probably VIII be
,nt there for burial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-13
CHANCE TO TRY OUT HORSES.
Matinee at Potomac Park in Antici-
patton of Big Show.

An informal matinee will be held in
Potomac Park tomorrow afternoon at 4
o'clock to enable owners to try out their
horses for the several events in the horse
show which takes place April 80.
John Gheen. In charge Of the entries
for the show. states that already there
are three times as many entries for the
forthcoming show as there were for the
show held in December, and still more
to come. Maj. Frederick s. F'oltZ, Of the
10Th Cavalry, stationed at Fort Myer, is
reported to have entered his horse Roy
both for the officers mounts with regula-
ton army equipment and the park saddle
class.
1t is reported that Senator Joseph W.
Bailey of Texas who Is also president
Of the American Breeders Association
and the owner OF a large stock farm at
Lexington. KY. has accepted the inW-
tation to act as one OF the Judges in the
roadster class.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-13
Constipation

Should not b neglected. It leads to more
serious troubles. It shows that the important
functions Of THE liver are imperfectly performed.
The best medicine to take for It II the mild.
gentle and purely vegetable cathsrtic Hoods
Pills. which oct on the liver and bowels, cure
hftiousness. constipation, mMning and sick head
aehs. break mp colds. relieve uncomfortable full
ness aftee dinner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-13
Recovering From Operation.

w. p. Burch. who was operated on for
appendicitis at the Providence Hospital
Monday. Is reported to be rapidly i'm
proving and his departure from the hos
pital is considered a matter Of only ten
days or two weeks. 1t was first thought
Mr. Burch's case was a serious one. on
account Of repeated attacks during the
past winter, which necessitated his go
ing to Florida In the hope Of remaining
his health. The attack which resulted
In the operation Monday began about a
week ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-13
Address on Cave Dwellers.

New World" was the subject OF an ad-
dress delivered by J. Walter Fewkes
president Of the Anthropological So
ciety, at the 446th meeting Of that or
ganization last night in George Washing
ton University 1t was Mr.. Fewkes'
last address before retiring from the
presidency Of the society.
Through the entire lecture. which
was illustrated by slides showing the
cave dwellings Of men in both tho old
and new worlds. Mr.. Fewkes pointed
out the extraordinary similarity which
existed in these dwellings. although
they were constructed in different hem
ispheres.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-13
ANNIVERSARY OBSERVED.
Sioux Tribe of Red Men Gives
Varied Program.

Sioux Tribe, No. 10. Improved Order of
Red Men. celebrated it's eighth anniver-
s&ry at it's hall, $40 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest last night. In addition to
Rotations and musical selections, a num-
Der OF addresses were made and refresh
ments were served.
James W. Allison, great sachem of the
District Of Columbia, presided. After an
Invocation by Prophet w. J. Jennett. Mr.
Allison made the address OF welcome. w.
S. Hicklin. great Sachem of Virginia.
spoke on the work of the organization In
his state. He was followed by j. W.
Waite. past great sachem of New York.
and N Hester, past great sachem of
Ohio. F. l.. Snow. deputy sachem of
the District, also made a short address.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-13

The Midway Is Crowded
nth a red-hot bunch every night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-13
SICK MAN FIRED SHOT.
Too Weak to Call for Assistance. So
Used Revolver.

The report Of a pistol shot from a room
in the Brunswick Hotel. 222 street
northwest, last night about o'clock,
caused excitement. Policemen from the
sixth precinct and the ambulance from
the Emergency Hospital were soon in
front Of the hotel Duke Williams, col
ored, occupant of room in the hotel,
had fired the shot to attract attention.
He was ill, and so weak, he said, that he
was unable to call for assistance, and
used the weapon for that purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-13
RATHBoNE ASKS v1NDICATIoN.
Demands Investigation Of Conduct
!. az Cuban Director Of Posts.

Seeking vindication. Estes G. Rathbone,
former director of posts for Cuba, has
petitioned Congress for an Investigation
Of his acts in Cuba and Of the trial which
led to his conviction.
He alleges that he was subjected to
cruel and unjust trial by judges especi-
ally selected.
He asked for an investigation "of all
his acts in Cuba in connection with the
office to which he was assigned under
authority of the government of the
United States, and the methods employed
to secure his conviction to the end that
proofs may be discovered. the ends of
justice secured and the petitioner be re-
ieved from unjust aspersions cast upon
his character"
The petition was presented by Senator
Dick of Ohio. and upon his request Will
be printed as a public document and re-
ferred to the Senate committee on Cuban
relations for report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-13
WOMAN DIES IN AMBULANCE
Visitor to City Seized With Illness
on Street Car.

Mrs. Sarah Bell, sixty-five years old,
died yesterday afternoon while being
conveyed from LIST and B streets south
east to the Casualty Hospital in an am
bulance. Her death was due to pulmo-
nary hemorrhage. Mrs. Bell was a native
OF Maryland. She lived at Harrisonburg,
Va, and had been here three days visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Clagg Of $40
Manor place.
The visitor yesterday afternoon was
taken sick while on a street car and was
assisted to drug store. The ambulance
was summoned, but the physician in
charge was unable to get her to the hos
pital before she died. An undertaken took
charge Of the body and shipped 1t to
Harrisonburg today. Mr.. Clagg and his
family accompanied the remains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-13
SOUTHERN VETERANS HOSTS.
Maj. Holmes Conrad Recalls Events
of Life in Dixie.

Members of the Confederate Veterans
Association were the hosts at a recep-
ton and dance given in Confederate Me-
mortal Hall last night for the Daugh-
tiers of the Confederacy. Maj. Holmes
Conrad. comma nder of the veterans,
made an address. IL which he recalled
many events of life in Dixie.
large number of the younger crowd
were in attendance and later Joined in
the dancing. Mrs. p. H. Gill sang Love
in the Southland and Mrs. P. NJ. Car
roll recited number Of southern poems.