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The Washington times., 1911-11-07
CITIZENS TO HONOR
5SLEMAN'S MEMORY
| AT PUBLIC MEETING
Seventeen Organizations to
Be Represented at Exer-
cises Tomorrow Night.

Seventeen organizations with which
the. late John B. Sleman, jr., was iden-
tined. will be represented officially at
the meeting to honor his memory in the
New Willard Hotel tomorrow night at 8
o'clock. The meeting will be In the ma
ture Of public memorial exercise.
No personal Invitations have been is
4 sued, but the various organizations with
which Mr.. Sleman was affiliated, have
been notified, and large attendance is
assured. The large hall on the tenth
door Of the hotel has been obtained for
The meeting.
Speakers Of Evening.
Henry b. r. Macfarland. who was as
,sociated with Mr.. ,Sieman in his work
In the Young Mems Christian Associa-
4 ton and other religious movements. will
preside. The Rev. Dr. Samuel H.
Greene will speak on "Sleman as a
.Churchman;' Commissioner Cuno H.
/ Rudolph on "Sleman as Citizen" John
w. Foster. on "Sleman as a Philanthro-
pist:" and DR.. John M. Moot, on "Sleman
in International Relations." The invo-
cation will be offered by Bishop Alfred
Harding, and the benediction by Mgr.
William T. Russell.
' Particular attention will be directed to
the wonderful results obtained by the
1aymen's missionary movement Of which
Mr.. Sleman was founder. He proved to
be wonderful power in extending the
'laymen's movement throughout the
world. t...
Delegates to Attend.
Official representatives to attend the
memorial meeting have been selected
from among the various organizations
with which Mr.. Sleman was affiliated,
as follows: Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION, DR.. w. P. Thirkield, Miles
N. Shand and william Knowles Cooper; !;
Chamber OF Commerce, Henry b. F.
Macfarland, d. ]. Callahan and Isaac
Cans Mt. Pleasant Congregational
Church, Frank X. Goodwin, M. w.
<Scouts, James K. West; Fairgrounds
Association, Arthur Moses, George NJ
kober, ]. p. Hermann and E. S. Mar
tin; Board of Trade. William J. Eynon,
gregaticnal Brotherhood, Frank Dyer; !;
Presidents Home Commission, George
M. Kober; Associated Charities, Walter
s. Uford and George Wilson; Young
ence M. Brown; Laymen's Missionary
Movement, J. Campbell White. New
York; Neighborhood House, Clara D..
van schaick; Underwriters Associa-
ton, ]. z. Kreh; Public Library. Brain
ard H. Warner and George F. Bower
mann; Central High School Alumni AS
ISOLATION. L. o. Shriver and John
J Hodgkins.
The committee in charge of the ar
rangements includes Mr.. Macfarland,
Mrs. William Hamilton Bayly, D. J.
Callahan, J. Philip Hermann and s.
w. Woodward.
Plans for a permanent memorial to
Mr.. Sleman also will be presented at
the memorial services. The committee
appointed to investigate the permanent
memorial project has reached a decis-
lon, II is stated today, by Secretary
Cooper, of the Y. NJ. c. A.
What form the memorial will take and
all details Of finances are not disclosed
by the committee, and will not be until
the meeting at the New Willard.
The Washington times., 1911-11-07
CADETS FIGHT OVER
CAPTA|NC|ES TO Be
CARRIED TOOYSTER
If Necessary Cases Will Be
Placed Before Entire
School Board.

That they already have presented the
cases of their sons, who failed to win
captaincy appointments at Business
High School, to Captain James r.
oyster, president of the Board of Edu-
cation, and that they will carry the mat
ter before the entire board II necessary,
was the statement made today by
parents of Cadets Irwin Frank and John
y. Eckert.
This announcement followed the
statement Of E. L. Thurston, assistant
superintendent of schools, today. that
the matter Is a closed incident with
him and that the present officers will
retain their positions.
II have looked into the case" said
Mr. Thurston, land though there seems
to be Misunderstanding I nave found
no Irregularities on the part of Colonel
Roys or the faculty OF Business"
{ Both Mr.. Frank and Mr.. Eckert today
declared they were not satisfied that
the matter had been looked into thor
oughly. The trouble arose out of
charges made by the cadets that Col.
Burton Ross, commandant of cadets,
and Charles Hart, military adviser at
Business, had told the boys they would
not have to take examinations for
promotion.
The Washington times., 1911-11-07
To Address Maccabees

J.mes L Wilmeth. chief clerk Of the
Tre,Nury Department. will address the
Kniehts of the Maccabees tonight at
1927 Seventh street. d. Edward Clarke
prominent member Of the bar as
recitation. also will make a short adi
dress.
The Washington times., 1911-11-07
Contention of Gotham
Bankers Denied Here

that depositors Of the Postal Savings
Banks, who convert their savings into
bonds are forced to accept Q heavy loss
on their investment or hold them until
the Government chooses TO redeem
them, was not treated seriously By
Postoffice officials here today.
The department holds that the ma
tority Of purchasers of postal savings
ernment's protection and guarantee Of
~ per cent interest, and await until
the bonds reach maturity for their
f"The bonds are not intended to bo
placed on the market. and the heavy
majority OF purchasers do not want
70 negotiate them" said an official OF
the department today. This is shown
ceived at the last issue, July /, s35, ,Ocy
worth were applied for In registered
form from out Of the $l,9O0 ISSUE" I,
The Washington times., 1911-11-07
Death Of Peddler Is
Declared Accidental

A certificate of accidental death has
been given by Coroner hewitt in the
case of Nicholas Carter, sixty-five years
old, a peddler. who was asphyxiated by
Illuminating gas Sunday night in his
room at 349 Pennsylvania avenue north
west.
1t is believed that after putting out
the light before retiring Carter turned
the thumb screw too far leaving the
gas on. He was lying in bed dressed IN
his nightclothing when found. The
body was taken to the Morgue.
The Washington times., 1911-11-07
Banner to Be Given
To Hubbard School

Secretary Martin. of the Washington
Playground Association, will present
prize banner. Friday afternoon, at
the Mt. Pleasant playground to the
team of the Hubbard School, winner
of the recent inter-school athletic
contests at the Fairgrounds. Prof.
e. l.. Thurston. assistant superintend-
ent of schools, or former Superintend-
ent A. 7. Stuart, may speak.
The Washington times., 1911-11-07
SOUTH AMERICAN
zoo SENDS CARGO
OF ANIMALS HERE
New Arrivals Reach Rock
Greek Park Home, and Are
Assigned to Quarters.

More additions to the animal and bird
family have been made at the Zoolosi-
cal Garden. A carload Of cousins ar
rived yesterday from South America
and have been assigned to places In the
park.
Chief among the new arrivals are
two half-grown tapirs Of a species that
Is fast disappearing. The male, al
The Washington times., 1911-11-07
Davis Will Speak.

Early and modern irrigation in the
Orient, will be discussed tonight by A.
p. Davis, chief engineer Of the United
Reclamation Service, before the
Washington Society of Engineers, at
the Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone
Company's hall. Stereopticon views
will be shown by Mr.. Davis.
The Washington times., 1911-11-07
Police Hold WOuid-Be
Suicide on Sanity Test

Following an attempt to end his life
by hanging. William Joyner, colored. is
today held by the police OF the Eighth
precinct on a charge of insanity.
Joyner was found yesterday afternoon
at the home of his mother, 348 V street,
suspended from a transom by an i'm
provised rope made from a sheet. He
was cut down by persons living in the
house and the police were notified.
Evening star., 1911-08-13
ROW IN NEGRO CHURCH.
Woman Member Arrested for As
saulting Deacon With Umbrella.

On a charge. Of assaulting with an
umbrella Deacon William Ethelbert
Causea- -Esthoe In the course OF q
meeting, in Vermont Avenue Baptist
Church, colored, Friday night. Betty Hill
a member OF the congregation, was
fined $40 by Judge Pugh in the Police
Court yesterday.
Betty's action precipitated a near
riot in the church, it was testified, that
was not auelled until the eighth pre-
cfnct reserves had been called out.
Five policemen arrested the woman
and the deacon. The latter convinced
Judge Pugh yesterday of his innocence
and had his collateral of $40 returned
Il rise to pint OF ORDER" said Dea-
con Causea-Estho Friday night during
the course of meeting held to elect off,
GERS for the church.
"Heah's whar yo' git sho' 'nuf rise, :"
shouted a feminine voice, belonging to
a member of the faction opposed to the
one represented by the deacon
There was crash of an umbrella
coming down on an uncovered head.
The voice was Betty's, so was the UNI
brella. Then bedlam broke loose.
According to accounts Of the fray given
Judge Pugh yesterday, nominations
for deacon were In order when the trouble
started. 1t was testified that the lie
was passed between a member of the
sewing society and a leader Of the alley
rescue brigade. 1t was at this juncture
that Deacon Causea-Esthe rose to his
point Of order.
Evening star., 1911-08-13
PROGRAM IS ARRANGED
FOR GERMAN CONVENTION
Entertainment Planned for
Delegates to National Ger
man-AmeriCan Alliance.

Questions of entertainment for the
visitors to the coming sixth annual con-
vention Of the National German-Ameri-
can Alliance, October 5 to 8. were dis
cussed by the general arrangements COM
mittee of the United German Societies
last night at Bessler's Hall, 90 Pennsyl-
vania avenue northwest.
1t was decided to hold a pilgrimage to
the tomb of Washington at Mount Yer
non October 8. German day, to be follow
ed by excursions to Arlington national
cemetery and Fort Myer A banquet
will be held either October or October s.
After considerable discussion, it was
decided to have the programs Of the con-
vention printed in German, except for the
advertising, which will be in English. Col.
Martin Wiegand. who presided, said that
during the time of the convention there
would be more German-Americans in
Washington than at any time heretofore,
and that everything would be done to
assure the success of the convention.
The chairmen of the various COM
mittees are as follows: Martin VIE
gand. arrangements and finance COM
committee: DR.. Kurt Voelckner, visit
to White House; Emil SPAIN. excur
sion committee: Paul Brandsteddt, au-
tomobile committee; DR.. Christian
Strack. German day committee; Alvin
Meissper, banquet and music COM
mittee; DR.. Kurt Voelckner. Convention
Hall committee; Karl Hammel, hotel
committee; Capt. Charles T. Schwegler.
dress committee: Loer Baur. printing
committee; John Webber, program and
post Office committee; Karl Hammel.
financial secretary; Jacob Bruegger,
treasurer. and Capt. Charles T. Schwe-
gler. corresponding secretary.
The officers OF the woman chapters
of. the Washington Saengerbund will
comprise the ladies' committee.
The officers OF the National German
American alliance are:
President, DIR. T. !. Hexamer, Phila-
delphia. Pa; first vice president.
Joseph Keller. Indianapolis. Ind; sec
ond vice president, John T1arks Balti-
more. Md; third vice president. Col. E.
g. Stahl Trenton, N. j.; fourth vice
president. John D. Cappelman. Charles
ton. 8. c.; treasurer. H. Menlger, Phil
adelphia, Pa: financial secretary, Her
mann Weder. Philadelphia. Pa: secre-
tary. Adolph Timm. Philadelphia, Pa
Evening star., 1911-08-13
REPAIRS TO PLEASURE CRAFT.
Several Being Put in Shape for Serv.
ice on the River.

The power launch Mary j., one Of the
local pleasure craft. is out on the marine
railway at Regan's boatyard for repairs
preparatory to joining the feet in serv
ice on the river. The work on the vessel
will probably be completed SO that she
can be launched early this morning for
trip on the river today.
The launch Sterling. belonging to Capt.
M. L. Sterling Of this city. which was
out at Regan's. has been completed and
launched. and her owner will leave here
aboard her in a day or two for a
cruise on the river. While on the rail-
way the launch received engine atten-
tion and was repainted and redecorated.
The power launch Cita, belonging to
Lennox uhler. which was at Regan's for
repair work to her engine and for clean
ing and painting. has been completed and
launched, and Mr.. Uhler will use her for
pleasure cruising on the river. The Cita
is kept at Aqua creek, and her owner
aboard the launch. visits the salt water
resorts of the lower Potomac.
The power launch Greyhound, belong
ing to DR.. Arthur Roterberg. which was
out on the marine railway at Riley
was put overheard Friday ready for
service. DR.. Roterberg, who is now re-
siding in New York state. will arrive
here this week. and will use the Grey
hound for cruise as far south as
Charleston, 8. G.
An unnamed launch belonging to Capt.
Robert Burdette Of this city is at Cum
berland's for such repair work as she
may need and to be cleaned and painted.
The vessel will be ready for launching
the latter part Of this week.
The houseboat Griselda, belonging to
Frank II. Rawlings OF this ,city, which
has been lying at the foot Of 9th street
for several weeks, has had her hull re-
painted preparatory to leaving here on a
cruise on the Potomac
Evening star., 1911-08-13
The Lincoln Way.
To the Editor OF The Star:

To the Editor OF The Star:
Would road from Washington TO
Gettysburg be, in any way. symbolic Of
the great work of Abraham Lincoln? I
think not. If Lincoln's life meant any
thing whatever, ii was the indissoluble
union between north and south. A high
way from Manassas to Gettysburg, pass
ing through Washington. would mean
something. road from the capital
southwark alone or northward alone
would be significant Of the state OF affairs
in 1861. and would in no wise represent
this jubilee year of 1911 and the hundred
jubilees yet to come. Let the Lincoln
way" be built. Let II run from the first
battlefield in the south to the greatest
battlefield In the north. Let II pass
through Arlington. the White House
grounds. and alongside Fort Stevens. Let
suitable commemorative markers be pro-
vided. and ultimately a memorial temple.
But by all means let the highway repre-
sent the real lifework of Abraham Lin
coin. I speak as one who cast his first
vote for Abraham Lincoln, and who for
over four years Of war and over four
decades OF peace has been appreciative
OF his kindly spirit and his ilustrious
services. GEORGE CARR ROUND.
Evening star., 1911-08-13
CITY ITElra
ANAC0STIA.

Members of the Perseverance, class OF
the Garden Memorial Presbyterian
Church are making arrangements to
go on an outing to one of the resorts
on the Potomac, and held a lawn fets
last week 10 assist in defraying the
expenses. William a. Smell is In charge
OF the preparations.
Miss Eva Hardy woe the eiocutiou
contest conducted b. the ladies OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church at oxon
HILL Nd. just beyond Good Hope, last
Thursday. This was the third OF n
series in charge OF Mrs II. V. Ono
president OF the womans Christian
temperance Union. Those speaktnS
were Miss Mabel Everett. Miss opis
Allen. Mics George Andre Miss Eva.
Hardy. Miss Florence Pyles. Miss Marie
Pyles and Miss Ruth Allen.
The services today in the Garden Me-
mortal Presbyterian Church, on Mime
sofa avenue. Anacostia, will be con-
Quoted by the Rev. William l., Moore.
pastor of the Carmichael PRESBYTERIAN
Church. Philadelphia.
Arrangements have been made for a
base ball game August i6 at Rowes
farm. Oxon Hill. Md, between a team
from that place and one from Fort
Foote. The game will be called at S
O'Clock and will be followed by a ball
It is expected that many residents OF
Anacostia will witness this contest
There seems to be difference OF
opinion among the residents of Ana
costa as TO the statement that the au-
thor of Home. Sweet Home" composed
that song while occupying the old Allen
homestead, on a high hill In Anacostia
near the Eastern branch. a resident
Of the town has completed a thorough
search into the records. and makes the
announcement that the statement that
this song was written here is an error.
and that while Mr.. Payne was travel
ing abroad he composed the song He
does find. however. that Mr.. Payne.
with his family, did occupy the old
homestead for a long time. and that tt
was perhaps about this old place he
was writing. In this connection the
citizens association has tried on sew
eral occasions. and will probably repeat
it's efforts. to have the government take
some recognition of this place and mark
1t In an appropriate manner Some OF
those who claim the song was written
there still cling to the old story and
are always glad Of an opportunity to
show visitors the old bench upon
which. they claim. Payne sat when he
composed the song.
A Bible lecture entitled Election and
Free Grace" will be delivered this art
ernoon at 3 O'Clock in the Town Hall
at Congress Heights by $. {. Kendall
of Washington The lecture Is free
and is for the purpose of discussion.
Evening star., 1911-08-13
WARNS OF HURRICANE.
United States photographic Office
Issues Bulletins.

The southern hurricane season Is on and
vessel masters who trade to the west
Indian and South Atlantic ports are Kept
on the qui vive every time cloud appears
In the sky. To warn masters OF these
dangerous storms the United States n.y.
geographic Office issues bulletins contain
ing information about them. and mariners
are supplied with copies of the bulletins
on request The August issue OF the pilot
chart of the North Atlantic ocean. ISSUED
by the photographic office here, has the
following TO say about the West indian
hurricanes
about three times as many hurricanes
occur in August than in the previous
month These severe storms usually orig
mate west of the fiftieth meridian, be-
tween iatitudes 10 and ~ degrees north.
Their direction, at hrst West-north"est-
erly. becomes more northeriy When ap-
preaching the Florida coast; and unless
they head into the gulf they ordinarily
recllrve between - and 20 degrees north
and pass into the ocean with Increased
velocity As the summer advances the
conditions are conducive to the formation
OF cyclonic changes.
The season for hurricanes, according TO
the hydrographic department OF the Unit
"a States Navy. is confined between the
periods of June and November. attaining
their maximum frequency in September
and October The majority OF these cy-
clonic disturbances originate in the belt
of equatorial calms. and the West Indies
lie directly in their path The motion OF
the storm center is in a direction be-
tween the west and north until the nor
thern limits of the trade wind IS reached,
after which its motion is between north
and east After leaving the tropics the
course of the storm ordinarily Is to the
northward. along. or somewhat to the
eastward of the Atlantic coast, but sell
dom reaches as far north as the Virginia
capes. The tropical cyclonic storm of the
North Atlantic. better known as West
Indian hurricanes, is of the same general
character as the cyclonic storms of higher
ATTITUDES. save that in the earlier stages
of its existence the motion of the storm
center has, in general, a certain amount
OF westing. due to the general drift of the
atmosphere throughout the low latitudes
In whichthe storm originates"
Evening star., 1911-08-13
PLACE FOOD ON HIS GRAVE.
Chinese Customs Observed at Funeral
of Lee Hin.

Sorrowing friends and relatives of Lee
Hip. the retired Chinese laundryman who
committed suicide in his room at 346
Pennsylvania avenue northwest, gath
cred at the undertaking establishment OF
]. William Lee 322 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest yesterday afternoon to ac-
company the body TO Congressional cenl-
etery.
Relatives occupied the carriage immedi-
ately following the hearse, while those
of Lee Hips friends who were charged
with the burning of his effects and the
placing of cooked food on the grave fol-
lowed.
Seated beside the driver of the horses
drawing the hearse was Chinaman who
busted himself dropping slips of perforat-
ed paper along the street.
At the cemetery the Chinese and a few
curious persons gathered about the grave
The grave diggers and others retired a
respectful distance in order that the
Chinese might not be disturbed i'm the
religious exercises. Good things having
been arranged on the grave and the eff
fects of the Chinaman destroyed, rela-
tives and friends of the deceased return
ed to Chinatown.
Evening star., 1911-08-13
SCHOONER REPAIRED.
Matchless Will Re-Enter Coast Sur.
vey Service Soon.

The United States coast and gcodetio
survey service schooner Matchless. Which
has been at Woodalrs shipyard at Balti-
more for several weeks past undergoing
a general overhauling, has been completed
and will go into commission under the
command of Capt o. w. Ferguson.
new bowsprit, knghtheads. timbers AMI
ceiling. decks calked and vessel hauled
and metal repaired were In the contract.
Capt. Ferguson is waiting stores before
leaving for one of the tributaries Of The
Chesapeake to resume survey work
The MatchIess Is the largest Of tho
three schooners now i'm the coast sur
vey service and Is also the Oldest. She
was built at Key West. Fla. In 1859 and
though over half a century old is in as
good order as the day she was launched.
She is used for survey work on shoa1
streams on the south Atlantic coast and
she has been employed In survey work
on the entire Atlantic coast She Is a
vessel Of lis gross tons register and is
"a feet long, - feet beam and 7.6 feet
deep. Her complement consists Of six
officers and eighteen men.
Evening star., 1911-08-13
GERMAN VETERANS PICNIC.
Second Annual Outing to Be Held
at the Willows.

The German Army Veterans Associa-
ton is making elaborate preparation for
its annual family picnic to be held next
Sunday, August 90 Karl Heurich, pro-
prietor of the willows. north Of Tenley-
town, has generously donated the grove
and the large field adjoining his hotel,
where games will be played. A program
of oratory. music and singing is being
arranged to include some of the best
German talent in the city. and prizes will
be given the children who excel in ath-
letics.
The German Army Veterans Associa-
ton is an organization Of men who have
served an enlistment term in the German
army, either in peace or in war. and have
received honorable discharge. The men,
bership in Washington Is about one hun
dred Capt. Herman Lechner is COM
mander and Joseph Meyr secretary Of
the organization.
Evening star., 1911-08-13
TO VISIT HOME PORT.
Tug Advance Will Probably Come
Here for First Time This Week.

, The new tug Advance. which has been
employed as a tender to dredging ma
chimes of the Coastwise Dredging Com
pany, working on government contracts
for the Improvement of the James river
during this week will probably pay her
first visit to this city, her home port. The
Advance is owned by A. j. Taylor &
Bro. OF this city, and as soon as she
was ready for service she was sent to the
James river 10 take up her charter. The
work upon which she has been employed
was finished Friday night and the tug
released. She will now be employed in
general towing work for a short time
until another charter is arranged for her,
and under instructions from Capt A. J.
Taylor the Advance has gone to the
capes OF the Chesapeake to look out for
ice-laden vessels bound here.
The Maud Palmer Is due at the capes.
and IL is probable that the Advance will
pick her up and bring her into port here
within the next day or two. Several other
ice-laden craft are also on their way to
this city or Alexandria, and the Advance
may come up the river with more than
one behind her.
Evening star., 1911-08-13
TAKING PLEASURE TRIPS.
Many Cruising Parties Leave fol
Bay and River Points.

The power launch J. X. j.. owned by
Frank Conger OF this city. with a party
aboard. left here yesterday for cruise
of a few days on the river. The resorts
on salt water will be visited and the luck
Of those aboard the launch will be tried
on the Potomac fishing grounds.
The auxiliary yawl yacht Stranger. be-
longing to Capt. Vickery, Is cruising on
the lower Potomac with her owner and
his family aboard. ST. Georges Island
will be the headquarters of the yacht for
the next week or ten days, and other
points along the river will be visited.
The schooner yacht Grayling. belonging
TO Charles Zurhorst, is also an a cruise to
down-river points with her owner and a
party aboard. The vessel. 1t is stated,
will be absent from the city for ten days
or two weeks.
Among the launches leaving port yester-
day for trips to the lower Potomac was
the Alterio. which Is carrying a pleasure
party to Colonial Beach and other points
on salt water.