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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
ANNUAL VISITATION.
Grand Commander Golden Cross
Order With Subordinate Lodges.

Grand Commander John III. A. Fowler,
accompanied by the grand officers Of the
District of Columbia, Jurisdiction of the
United Order Of the Golden Cross, paid
his annual official visitation to Goodwill
and Golden communicates last night for
the purpose of examining the books.
Supreme Representative Andrew Wilson
introduced the officers. who were later en-
tertained with a brief program, compris-
ing piano numbers by Prof. John Gar
land, vocal numbers by w. E. Allen (Mrs.
Allen. accompanist). readings by Capt.
George Redway. and brief addresses by
DIR. Wilson and L. III. Patterson. Refresh
ments were served by the good Of the
order committee. Of which Nelson Con-
over is chairman.
The officers of Goodwill Commandery
are: Noble commander. Nelson Con-
over; vice commander, Mrs. Helen G..
Robey; prelate. Mrs. M. c. Lamb; her
aid, Mrs F. r. Johnson; warders, Mrs.
M. E. Goss and Walter Allen; keeper Of
records, w. E. Allen: financial keeper
of records, A. M. McBath; treasurer. An
drew Wilson; past commander, Burton
Macafee, and pianist, Mrs. MIRANDA ..
Allen.
The executive officers Of Golden Com
mandery are L. III. Patterson. command
er; Mrs. Annie c. Allen, keeper or rec
ords, and w. d. Van Zant, hnanciai
keeper of records.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
CutiCur aOintnncmt
Healed Bad Sore
Scraped Flesh Off Bone Below
Knee. Suffered So She Couldn't
Sleep. Also Says: II Believe
Cuticura Soap Is the Best Soap
Made"

Some time ago I was coming up some steps
when the board crushed under me like an egg
she'll and my right limb went through TO the
knee, and scraped the flesh of the bone just
inside and below the knee. l neglected 1t for a
day or two. then it began to hurt pretty
badly. put balsam sir to draw out the pol
son, but when 1 had used it week 1T hurt SO
badly that ! changed ito ointment. That
made It smart and bufn so badly that couldn't
use it any more. and that was the fourth week
after was hurt.
Then began to use Cuticura Ointment for
the sore It stopped hurting Immediately and
began healing right away. It was a bad-looking
sore before Outicura Ointment healed 1t. and 1
suffered 60 1 couldn't sleep from two days after
fell until I began using Cuticura Ointment.
..Cuticura Soap is the best soap ever saw.
have used all kinds Of soap for washing my
face. and always it would leave my face smart
ing. I had to keep a lotion to stop the smart,
no matter how expensive soap used. l find
at last in Cuticura Soap soap that will clean
NV face and leave no smarting, and 1 do not
have to use any lotion or anything else to ease
IT. I believe Cutfcra Soap is the best soap
made" (Signed) Mrs. NJ. f. Fairchild. 800 La
fayette St., Wichita Kan, May S, 1911.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment are for sale
throughout the world. but to those who have
suffered much, lost hope and are without faith
In any treatment liberal sample Of each, to-
gether with 32-p. booklet will be mailed free on
ann,ication Address Potter Drug Chem.
Corn Dept ga Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
GUARD AGAINST FIRE
IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charge of Inadequate Protec'
ton Subject of Inquiry by
Commerce Chamber.

The protection against fire afforded to
the public schools of the District will be
investigated by subcommittee of the
committee on public schools Of the Cham
Der of Commerce. At meeting of the
committee last night 1t was decided that
in view of the recent charges that the
protection was Inadequate careful in
vestigation should be made. The sub
committee which will make the investi-
cation is composed Of George F. Williams,
Washington Topham and B. B. Earnshaw.
DR.. A. T. Ramsay, vice chairman Of the
committee, was elected chairman to sue
coed the late Percival M. Brown.
Confidence in DR.. Davidson.
A resolution expressing confidence in
DIR. William M. Davidson, superintendent
Of schools, was adopted. DR.. Ramsay was
delegated to ascertain whether the school
to obtain the necessary appropriation for
the proposed new Central High School.
The board Of directors of the chamber
at a specially called meeting yesterday
afternoon authorized the president to
name committee Of ten to arrange for
the entertainment by the chamber of the
eleven governors of western states who
are coming here December z.
List of Visitors.
The party will include Cows. A O. Eber-
hart, Minnesota; John Burke. North Da-
kota; R. D. vessey, South Dakota: Ed
ward L. Morris, Montana; James HI.
Hawley, Idaho; Oswald West, Oregon; NJ.
E. Hay, Washington: ]. NJ. Carey. Wyo-
ming: John f. Shafroth, Colorado, and 4.
l.. Oddie. Nevada.
A deficiency appropriation was voted
to reimburse Secretary Thomas Grant for
his expenses while in Davenport attempt
ing to win for Washington the next con-
vention Of the International Order OF
Machinists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
FAVOR CROSSING POLICEMEN,
Bill Granting Them Privileges In
dorsed by Citizens Association.

The Patton bill, providing for granting
the same rights and privileges to the
crossing policemen in the District that
are enjoyed by the regular members of
the police force, was given hearty in
dorsement by the executive committee of
the Randle Highlands Citizens Associa-
ton at meeting last night.
A resolution was adopted calling at
tention to the fact that under the present
law the crossing policemen are not al
lowed sick leave or annual leave Of alb
sence and that they do not receive the
benefits OF the police pension fund
and urging that these privileges
be extended to the crossing police
man as a simple matter Of justice to a
brave and deserving class of officers. u
The resolution was made public by ]. NJ
Kelley secretary of the association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
OFFER OF RAILROAD Is
REJECTED BY COMMUTERS
Fare Readjustment Plan Not Ac-
ceptable to Bethesda Dis
trict Citizens.

proposition submitted by the George
town and Rockville Railroad Company to
its patrons for a readjustment of fares
was unanimously rejected at a mass
meeting held last night in the Bethesda,
Nd, schoolhOuse. A resolution which in
effect expressed the willingness of the
commuters to confer with the railroad
officials was defeated by vote of "A
to %
The sentiment of the meeting as ex-
pressed by the vote seemed to be that it
was inadvisable to favor a conference on
the question of fares while suit OF the
citizens Of Drummond, Somerset and
Friendship Heights is pending before the
interstate commerce commission.
A. e. Shoemaker presided over the
meeting and E. r. Magic acted as secre-
tary. w. III. Lamar of Rockville, who
submitted the readjustment proposition
at the request Of the railroad, was pres
enN and answered numerous questions
concerning the plan. After a discussion
which lasted nearly two hours the propo-
sition was rejected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
To Address Normal School.

announcement is made that DR.. James
L. Norris of the health department of
the District will address the Home and
School Association of Normal School No.
this evening at $50 o'clock, in the
Sumner School assembly hall, 18th and
NJ streets northwest His subject will
be 1.-The Advantage of Open-air Schools
a musical program will be presented by
students from the Washington Conser-
vatory of Music, under direction of Mrs.
Harriet Gibbs Marshall The annual
election of officers will also be held, and
DIR. Lucy L. Moten, principal of Normal
School No. ., will explain the system Of
scholarship rating in the school DR.. c..
w Childs will preside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
SEVENTH STREET LIGHTING.
Merchants Responding Readily to
the Call for Subscriptions.

Isaac Cans. head of the organization OF
merchants on 7th. street northwest be-
tween Pennsylvania avenue and Massa-
chusetts avenue to obtain additional
lights for that street, said today that the
merchants were responding readily to the
call for subscriptions to raise fund OF
$500 for better lighting. He said that ne
had no doubt that the needed amount
would be raised in g. short time. and that
every merchant would bear his share.
The letter Of w. ". Cox, president OF
the Second National Bank, praising the
plan and declaring that 1.-The most travel
ed street in Washington was inadequate
" lighted was sent to the merchants yes
terday, and also to Capt. b. NJ Mark
ham. assistant Engineer Commissioner Of
the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
WOULD AVOID CONFUSION.
Society Of American Indians" Is
sues Statement.

Seeking to prevent It's identity from be-
Ing confused with that of the newly pro-
posed organization to be known as the
brotherhood of North American In
dians." the Society of American In
dams has issued a formal statement
from its headquarters, room 515, National
Metropolitan Bank building.
In the statement 1t is set out that the
society was organized at a conference of
representative American Indians held at
the Ohio State University, Columbus,
Ohio, October IL to is, and that it has
adopted program of broad principles and
high ideals to promote the welfare and
development Of the American Indian. The
society states that it will welcome the
cooperation and wise counsels of all well
wishers, but that it's purpose is to re-
main Independent Of outside influences
which would seek to thwart the vital pur-
poses of its existence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
FLIMFLAM NETS $40.
Druggist Loses in Deal With I'm.
identified Customer.

DIR. c. H. Elliott Of the Temple drug
store. 9th and + streets northwest, was
yesterday fimfiammed out of S1O accord
ing to a report to the police. There are
NO clues to the fiimf1ammer.
A telephone message came to the drug
store, purporting to be from an occupant
of an Office In the National Union build
ing, asking the druggist to send seven
ty-five-cent bottle of medicine and change
for ten-dollar bill, and a porter was sent
with the medicine and money. In the
hallway he was met by man who gave
him a check for SO, and, after receiving
the change. told Nim to leave the medi-
cine at certain Office in the building.
The porter searched for the Office in
vain. Then he could not find the man
who had given him the check.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
INJURED WHEN AUTO UPSETS.
John r. Hartshorn of Pittsburgh
Has Ribs and Ankle Broken.

John Robert Hartshorn Of Pittsburgh,
who has many friends here. was Injured
In an automobile accident near that
city today. according to telegram re-
ceived here. He had started from the
Smoky city for Washington.
The dispatch states that Mr.. Harris
horn and his chauffeur. George Simp-
son, were injured while avoiding run
ming down a small child. who darted
in front Of the machine when they were
but a short distance out Of Pittsburgh.
The machine upset. Mr.. Hartshorn had
two ribs and an ankle broken. while the
chauffeur had an arm broken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National-Mme. Nazimova in 1.-THE
Marionettes." SIS pm.
Belasco-Ethel Green in Peggy" $40
Pm.
Columbia-"The Fortune Hunter" SIS
pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. s:15 pm.
New Academy-"Three Twins" S:15
pm
Imperial-Refined vaudeville. s:15 pm.
Gayety-"Social Maids" S:15 pm.
New Lyceum-'The Darlings Of Paris"
Sis pm.
CaAno-vaudeville and motion pictures,
2:1b. S:45. 7:15 and pm.
Cosmos-vaudeville and motion pictures
I pm. to IL pm.
VirsiniaAMotion pictures and illustrated
songs.
The Arcade, 18th street and Park road
Dancing. skating and other amusements.
Majestfc-Moving pictures Of Dante's
Inferno" 2:15, and pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
Program for the Blind,

Entertainments for the blind to be held
in the Washington Public( Library have
been arranged and announced today as
follows: Tuesday, November o, at pm.
Piano, cello and violin recital lecture
halD. Miss Mildred Harrison, pianist;
Miss Ethel Lee, cellist; Miss Ruby Stan
ford, violinst. Friday, December 1, at
pm.-Song recital Qecture halD, Mrs.
Ethel Holtzclaw Gawler, soprano: Mrs.
William T. Reed contralto; Miss Jennie
Glennen accompanist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
Home-Dre.sea Pork, 12hc Lb., r.

Home-Dressed Pork, 12kc Lib, Rib
Lamb Chops. 15c h.; Sirloin Steak. Ice
h.; Porterhouse, 1Sc h.: Round. 121ac Id. /;
MILD CURED Hams. 15c h.: Pure Lard,
12l1sc h.: l Id. Pepper, 15c: lbs. Buck
wheat, 25c; lbs. New Prunes. 25c:
9 lbs. Malaga Grapes. 25c; Oatmeal. &c lib. /;
II lbs: Patent Flour. 3sc; lbs. Rice. 25c
10 lbs. Washing Soda. 15c; l ID. Bicar-
Donate Soda. SC: Shelled walnuts. 1Oc per
u h.: Turnips, sc u PIX: Kale, 1oc pix. /;
Spinach, 15c per y PIX; Sweet Potatoes,
35c PIX; Fresh Tomatoes. Sc h.; Rolled
Corned Beef, 1Oc ID. Excelsior Market.
2OO2 7th street NV. Leave your order
Friday evening. Phone. N 2464. "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
DISTRIBUTION OF WEALTH.
Theme of DR.. Veditz Before Institute
of Banking,

That the wealth of the country is dis
seminated in much larger degree than
is generally supposed was the declaration
of DIR. C. w. A. Veditz of George Wash
ington University in an address before
the Washington Chapter, American Insti-
tute of Banking, at the chapter rooms,
1914 + street northwest. last night. Near
ly 200 bankers attended the lecture.
The lecture for next Thursday-ThankS-
giving days postponed until December
4. y smoker will be given by the chap
ter at that time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
Army-Navy Foot Ball.

Special trains to and from Franklin
Field, Pennsylvania railroad, Saturday,
November %: leave Union Station. Wash
ington, $40 am. running direct to gates
of grounds Returning thirty minutes
after game. Pullman parlor cars, dining
cars and vestibule coaches 500 round
trip: tickets sold for all trains November
"a and up to and including HOO am.
train November %. Good returning I'M
til November q. Inclusive. Round trip
Pullman tickets sold. Full particulars of
B. NJ. Newbold D. P. A.. 18th and G
streets, ashington.-Advt-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
THREE FOR SOCIETY HEAD.
Justice Lurton, Thomas Nelson Page
and Chamn Clark Con sidered

Associate Justice Lurton of the United
States Supreme Court, Thomas Nelson
Page and Speaker Champ Clark are being
considered for the presidency of the
Southern Society In succession to former
Secretary of War Jacob NJ Dickinson.
These were suggested at meeting of the
society last evening in the law offices Of
Creed NJ. Fulton in the Colorado building.
A nominating committee will shortly be
chosen. to be representative of all the
southern states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24

The committees Of the Administration
Republican Clubs will be addressed by
Gen. A. S. Burt, w. A. Hickey. Rev. j. L.
White and others at 321 Virginia avenue
southeast this evening at o'clock. Re-
ports will be made on general organiza-
ton, and the committee named some time
ago to draw up articles of Incorporation
for the clubs will make report. James
w. Poe president. will preside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
Thrown From Wagon in Collision.

Charles Gibson was thrown to the street
and the wagon in which he was riding
was overturned last evening when a car
Of the Capital Traction line struck the
vehicle at 7th and II streets. Gibson was
only slightly injured. The wagon and
car were damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
Georgetown W. C. T. q. Election.

Officers of the Georgetown Woman's
Christian Temperance Union were elected
at a meeting of that organization held
In Dumbarton Avenue Methodist Church
yesterday afternoon as follows: Pres-
dent. Mrs Zed II. Copp: vice president,
Mrs Paul Richmond; secretary, Mrs.
Emma Brewton; corresponding secretary.
Mrs. Katherine Burton. and treasure
Mrs. Gertrude T. Schinnick. Mrs. Schin-
nick was also appointed superintendent
of the Loyal Temperance Legion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
st. Andrews Society to Banquet.

The Scottish St. Andrews Society will
hold a banquet at Rauschers December
15 according to an announcement made
at a meeting of the organization last
evening at 700 10th street northwest. A
record attendance Is expected A num-
Der of new members were elected last
evening
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
New Fast Train to Richmond.

Week days, commencing November -.
Leaves Union station via w. S. Ry. 400
pm, due Richmond $50 pm. North
ward. leaves Richmond $50 pm, ~ue
Washington $3.50 pm. Drawing room
parlor car. Stops only at Alexandria
station and Fredercksburg.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
Lighted Match Causes Small Fire.

A lighted match dropped in closet at
the home of Bertha Tucker, 211 r street
northwest, about $40 o'clock this morn
ing. caused fire which did about $50
damage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
NEWS Of ROCKVILLE
AND THE COUNTY
Dates Set for Several Murder
TriaIs-Miss Zelpha Cont
ner Gets $1,000 Damages.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

special correspondence OF The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, November "A, 1911.
The trial of Richard W. Allnutt. on an
Indictment charging him with the murder
Of his sister, Mrs. Valera A. Veirs, at
Jacksonville. March Ia, has been set for
Monday. December 4. States Attorney
Bowie F. Waters had arranged to start
the trial next Monday. but counsel for
Allnut asked for a weeks postponement
on the ground that DR. Hill of Baltimore.
an insanity expert, and one of the most
important witnesses fer the defense, and
Marshall Mccormick OF Virginia. who will
assist in the defense, would be unable to
be present before December 4.
The trial of Archie F.. Thompson, under
indictment for the murder of Joseph M.
Pope, a LaytonSville district farmer, has
been set for Friday. December 1, as has
the case of Joseph Prather, colored, who
is charged with the murder of his cousin,
Alfred Prather, by shooting him with a
revolver near Goshen last Saturday night.
Matthew Griffin. who is under indct-
ment in four cases of arson, will be
placed on trial next Tuesday Griffin,
who formerly lived near Bethesda, is
charged with having set fire to a dwell
ing belonging to his father-in-law, and
three other buildings in the Bethesda
neighborhood about three years ago. Soon
after the fires Griffin disappeared and
his whereabouts remained mystery un-
til several weeks, ago, when he was ar
rested in New York city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
II You Have Wants.

= The Star has opened another branch
for the convenience of West End want
ad patrons with Mr.. r. L. Quigley at
his drug store 21st and G streets
northwest. Same rates as at Star Office
Wants, / cent a word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
CITY ITEMS.
Cottolepe, 2Ac ana Csc, = Can.

Tomatoes. DC: 10-lb. bag Salt. TIC: APP
pies, 25c: Fancy Cakes. 12c: Jellycon.
TIC: Cleaned Currants, 10c; Lib. can Star
of East Cocoa, 29c: Navy Beans. &c: New
Hominy. 21sc: Black-eye Peas, &c: doz
Safety Matches. 1oc. j. T. d. Pyles' is
stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
Awarded So 900 Damages.

In a suit for 5000 damages against
the Capital Traction Company Miss
Zelpha Contner of Washington, an en-
ploye of the bureau of engraving and
printing, was late yesterday afternoon
awarded judgment for $1,000 by jury
in the circuit court al this place. May
10 last a buggy containing Miss Contner
and Andrew ]. Cummings was struck by
a car of the defendant company in
Chevy Chase, this county, and both oc-
cupants were thrown out Miss Contner
receiving injuries that incapacitated her
for several weeks and from which she
has not yet fully recovered. The trial
consumed two days. Miss Contner was
represented by Arthur Peter and Preston
B. Ray of Washington. and the company
by Charles w. Prettyman of Rockville
and G. Thomas Dunlop of Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24

For All Special Occasions Heurich's
Beers are the best to serve. Their superb
quality and flavor make them favorites
with judges and bon vivants: 9 to 1Omonths
old: Q doz Maerzen or Senate, $1.75: 2 doz
Lager, 81. 50: bottle rebate. 5Oc. Tel. w. 1000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
Foot Ball, philadelphia,

November 25th. Baltimore & Ohio.
800 round trip, all trains Nov. 24th and
until 100 am. the 25th. Valid until
Monday Special train of standard
coaches, parlor and dining cars leaves
Union station loan. Saturday; returning
leaves Philadelphia after the game. Pull
man reservations at ticket offices.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24

General Change Of Time Tables.
A general change In time tables of the
Pennsylvania railroad will be made on
Sunday, November 26.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24

Steady Employment and Good Pay
for efficient stenographers. Columbia
School Stenography and Typewriting. 4th
floor Dist. Bank bldg. turns out experts.
Cali.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24

$1.25 Baltimore and Return,
Baltimore and Ohio.
Every Saturday and Sunday All trains
both ways both days.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24

every day with those who like good liv-
ing. A snappy. satisfying brew that pleases
the palate-helps digestion. Grocers OF
phone Arlington Bottling Co., w. "a. :.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24

"From Holmes to the HOmes"
1t means that a wagon will bring the
finest bakery goods to your door every
day II you'll! just ask the Holmes Bakery
for this service. Send them your address.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24

Furnaces, Ranges, Latrobes Repaired,
cleaned. s. s. Shedd & Bro. Co., 49, 9th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24

Heating and Plumbing. Best Mechanics.
Prompt attention. Moran Co. 2126 Pa. av.
25s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24
"The Signs Of the Times" Her Topic.

1.-THE Signs Of the Times" was the sub
ject of q talk by Mrs. A. e. Wood before
the INSTRUMENTATION mission study
class in the Sunday school house of the
Church OF the Ascension this afternoon at
3 O'clock. The lecture is the third Of a
special series. Mrs. George +. Prewitt Is
the leader Of the class
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24

Still Plenty Hard Shell Crabs at M.
Schneider's 9Th and L SITS Sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24

Gas and Electric Portables, DOmes,
Showers S. S. Shedd & Bro. Co., 49, 9th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-24

$1.25 to Baltimore and Return,
Saturdays and Sundays, via Pennsylvania
railroad Tickets good to return until
Sunday night; all regular trains excep:
the Congressional Limited.