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The Washington times., 1911-12-31
AriOnS to Entertain
With Christmas Tree

The Arion Gesang Verein. 1905 e
street, will give a Christmas enter
tainment tonight for about seventy-five
of the children members.
A large Christmas tree has been set
up in the main hall, and twelve smaller
ones will flank 1t. The program will
consist of an address py August
Schmidt. president. and a series OF
dances and songs by twenty-five chill
S"~~ Mess Pauline Holer has had
charge OF the arrangements.
The Washington times., 1911-12-31

Tveitmoe soon became secretary-treas-
urer OF building trades council ana CO.
worker OF the present mayor,
Tveitmoe first took part In nattonal
labor affairs when he went East as q
delegate to the convention Of the Ce-
ment Workers international Union, ten
years ago He has attended every con-
vention SINCE that time for his union.
At present he is vice president Of the
International organisation.
The Washington times., 1911-12-31
SPECIAL NOTICES

PURSUANT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE
TX, of Bylaws, notice Is hereby Eiveif
thae~the annual meeting Of the stoclds
holders of the Capital Traction Conn
pany for the election of directors for
ness as may he brought before tho
meeting. will be held at the office OF
the Company, 36th and NJ streets N. w \
uary 10. 1912, at 10:45 o'clock A. M.
The polls will be open from II o'clock
A. NJ until u o'clock noon.
H. d. CHAMPION,
Secretary.
AFTER THIS DATE I AM NOT RE-
sponsible for any bills contracted by
Mrs. Mamie Neshanian.
8. NESHANIAN.
I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
any debts unless contracted by mysel6
In person. NJ. Seltzer, 906 ~ st. o. w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-09
FOR WORLDS PEACE.
Advocates Resolve to Work Unre
mittingly for Arbitration.

NEW YORK, April S.-Advocates of in
ternational peace gathered tonight at the
New York Press Club with Andrew Car
negie as guest of honor, and resolved
to work unremittingly until the proposed
arbitration treaty between the United
States and Great Britain shall have been
ratified. They also blazed the way foi
the creation OF great movement
throughout the country, with demonstra-
ton meetings in every city and county
in the Union.
This meeting finds that there is one
great impellns thought possessing the
minds and hearts OF all people today. -
says the resolution adopted land tina.
is to find and apply a practical working
plan that will substitute justice and good
will for force in all the relationships of
human life. and we recognize in this the
great league of peace idea as it is now
being worked out In the treaty being
drafted between the United States and
Great Britain
n committee OF 300 Will be appointed 10
further the ratification of the treaty nv
the Senate, and the resolutions state,
similar treaties with other nations. aud
to take such steps will in their judg-
ment advance the time where justice will
be substituted for force in all relation
ships between ma ions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-09
SAVE P|NEy BRANCH
That Is Slogan of Movement
of Mt. Pleasant Citizens.
WANT STREAM PRESERVED
Planning Campaign Which May End
in Seeking Legislation.
MAY BE ABSORBED BY SEWER
Engineers Likely to Turn Tide Of
Eivulet Under Ground for
Sake of Sanitation.

To keep Piney branch from drying up
entirely, leaving a sand-colored scar in
the landscape where now the little vale V
Is kept green with the sparkling thread
OF water which empties itself into Rock
creek. the Mount Pleasant Citizens Asso-
citation is planning a campaign which may
eventually go to the Capitol in the form
OF proposed legislation. A. prcse 1t the
association is contenting itself with
studying the beauties of the little stream
and arousing public interest.
The danger which threatens Piney
Branch valley cores from the advance
of civilization il the form of home build
crs along the steep banks Of the valley
upstream to the north and east OF
Sixteenth street bridge. as well as to the
west of the bridge.
~ the problem which presents itself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-09
ILLICIT DISTILLERS TAKEN.
Revenue Officers Seize Big North
Carolina Plants.

WILMINGTON, N C, April S.-The
largest blockade distilleiy seizure in the
history of the state is reported from
near Fremont and Kinston, this state.
today, by Revenue Oficers W. X. Mer-
rift and J. f. Cameron.
The Fremont plant was of $50 gallons
capacity and formerly had been a gov
eminent distillery. 1t was seized aid sold.
two years ago, was then stolen from the
government and never heard Of again
until today. when taken by the officers on
observation-disclosures plantation. in a
house built to initiate a tobacco barn.
with underground steam pipes from a cot
ton ginnery some distance away. The
plant as on an estate the executor of
which denies all knowledge of the pres
ence OF the outfit on his lands.
The distillery near kinston was of Do
gallons capacity, and there was full OPP
GRAFTON when discovered. two negroes
one OF whom escaped-being in charge
Some whisky and still equipment were
seized by the officers in each instance
and arrests are expected to follow later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-09
TRIAL Of CAM0RR|STS
MAKES SLOW PROGRESS
Witness Ascrittoire Explains
Why He Denounced De An
gels and Amadeo.
Special Cablegram to The Star.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
VITERBO, Italy, April S.--The trial
OF the Camorrists was continued to-
day with an uneventful interrogation
of Ascrittoire, who is charged with
Islander in having falsely denounced De
Angels and A,nadeo as the murderers
of Gennaro Cuoccolo. De Angels.
Ascrittoire said. told him in 1906 that
he was partly determined to kill
Cuoccolo to settle an old account.
Shortly after the Cuoccolo murder
Ascrittoire met and recognized De
Angels, despite his disguise as a coal
man. De Angels told him that he had
been denounced by the priest Vitozzi
as the murderer Of Cuoccolo. He asked
Ascrittoire to shelter him. limiting that
he had committed a murder.
Informs the Police.
Ascrittoire refused to help him, be-
yond bandaging wound in his leg.
Ascrittoire suspected De Angels, ne
said, and so informed the police
Giro Vitozzi, the priest, broke his fast
last night, as directed by President
Bianchi, and took his place in his
cage this morning much improved in
impressed by the approach of Easter.
and expressed the hope that his ascen-
sion to heaven would come in the form
Of his acquittal.
Those who have followed the trial,
among them many court experts, eX-
pressed the opinion that the Canon
lists, with the possible exception OF
two or three, would be acquitted. The
prosecution, they point out. has shown
little disposition to make a strong
case against the members of the band,
who seem to be eXerting some myster-
ious influence in their own behalf.
Hold Club Over officials.
1t is known that their gambling oper-
atoms have provided them with clubs
over high officials which they are said
to be welding with good effect.
Instead OF adjourning court over
holy week in order to allow the pris-
oners to take part in their devotions,
as was expected. President Bianchi
adjourned court this afternoon only
until next Tuesday,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-09
JURY FAILS TO AGREE.
Another Trial of Hornet Filibuster.
ing Case Ordered by Court.

NEW ORLEANS, April S.-The jury In
the Hornet flibstering case failed to
reach an agreement and was discharged
today Judge Foster of the federal CIR
Cult court set April is as the date for q
new trial.
Capt. Charles Johnson. former master,
and j. w. Beer. former owner OF the
steamer Hornet, who were charged with
violating the neutrality laws in fitting
out a revolutionary expedition against
Honduras, We're released on bail.
Pending the result OF the second trial
no effort will be made by the government
to apprehend Gen. Manuel Bonilia Gen.
Lee Christmas and Capt. Florian David,
now in Honduras. who are alleged 10
have been the leaders I'm the revolution
airy expedition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-09
Flows Through Big Trunk Sewer.

Those who take the drive northward
over Sixteenth Street bridge have noticed
time and time again the long white
arched tunnel which lies in the valley to
the east of the bridge. 1t follows the
streams bed and looks like long white
serpent Of enormous proportions That
tunnel is big trunk sewer through
which Piney branch is now flowing. In
other words, the engineers have put a
long tube down in the stream. and some
day not very far distant. it is believed,
that stream in it's white tunnel will be a
regular out-and-out sewer At present
nothing but surface water runs
through it.
The tunnel has its mouth a few feet
west of the bridge The water tumbles
out of it in a very small stream and
from there on for about half mile to
Rock creek 1t spiashes over pebbles
widens into little pools and acts as IL it
had never been submitted to the ignominy
of running through sewer tunnel The
present plans OF the sewer department
&C ntemplate extending that tunnel only q
short distance down stream.
However. the grave danger which
threatens the existence of the little
stream lies in the fact. that the sewer
department will be forced some time soon
to connect the stream right where it hOws
out of the big tunnel with an underground
sewer now i'm full operation near there.
When that is done Piney branch will
flow through its tunnel and dive under
ground near the 18th street bridge and be
seen no more. The open part OF the
stream. much Of which Is in Rock Creek
Park, will then be nothing but dried
up stream bed. 1t is to prevent this in
some way which the Mount Pleasant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-09
FREE SWIMMING LESSONS
FOR BOYS m. CA.
instruction to Be Given to All
Who Apply Between Ages
of IL and 10 Years.

Every boy in Wa shinGton who can
not swim will be welcomed at the Y.
NJ. c. 4. during the week of April IL
and for the six days the swimming
pool will be opened free to every youth
in the city, between twelve and eigh-
teen years Of age. for the purpose OF
instruction at the hands of thirteen
of the most expert swimmers in the
city. The only qualifications are the
permission OF parents and the ability
TO pass physical examination.
Harry w. Long. the swimming ex-
pert in charge of the boys depart
ment. will be the chief Instructor dur
ing the week. He will be assisted by
Nils q. Hansen. assistant physical in
structor of the mems department.
These two Will be helped by members
OF the life saving crew OF the Nauti-
lus Swimming Club. follows:
Messrs- Meant, Eates. Hayes. Wood.
r. Rutherford. Gates. Hartung, G.
Rutherford. Burch. Cults and De Lash
mutt. Long is one OF the cleverest
swimming experts in America. IL Is
declared by Y. NJ c. \. members.
Exhibition on Night of April Is.
An aquatic exl ibiticn will be given
the evening of April 10. Any boy who
has a ticket TO the swimming lessons
may attend the exhibition in which the
following styles of swimming will be
shown:
Crawl 1old and new styIel. trudgeon.
revolving crawl. English overalm. single
overarm on back. alternate oNerarm on
back scissors kick. Australian crawl.
double alternate. pacing. propeller and
sculliDg, swimming with hands and feet
tied, imita ton OF porpoise, fancy and
neat diving and life saving.
Physical examinations will be held
every afternoon. beginning April IL at
4:30 O'Clock Ii is announced that any
boy who wishes to take adya ntage of the
lessons should get ticket from the boys
department of the Y. NJ c. A., 1882 G
street northwest The ticket is to be
taken home for parents to sign, and Is
formal permission from home to take the
lessons. After that boys are TO take the
ticket 20 the Y. NJ. G. a. and arrange
for physical examination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-09
A Long-Lasting Flower.
From the Field.

A common South African flower pos.
sesses the valuable property of keeping
fresh for two months or more after
cutting. 1t is a white star of Bethlehem,
Ornithorgalum lacteum, producing q
compact spike of flowers on stiff erect
stalk eighteen inches to two feet long
The flower is of thin and papcry tissue,
all white, except the yellow anthers. 1t
can he sent over as cut flower from
South Africa to this country, and then
iasts for weeks in water, And recently
we have seen a South African flower
apparently species of album, which
crossed the ocean and remained fresh
for several weeks in this country. Many
of the unopened buds expanded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-09
To Operate Range Lights.

BEAUFORT, n. G.. April S.-This har-
Dor will be made accessible for entry of
vessels at night when the range lights
on Beaufort bar ana in the harbor have
been put in operation, for which pur-
pose the lighthouse steamers Jessa mine
and Juniper arrived today. Dredging
operations for the deepening Of the water
over the bar have been completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-09
PLEA FOR sTRIBLING.
Governor to Hear Evidence on Ap.
plicatiou for Pardon.

ATLANTA. Ga, April S.-Following a
conference with counsel in the case. Gov.
Brown today agreed to hear arguments
and any additional evidence in the APP
plicat:on of Thomas Edgar Stribiing for
pardon next Thursday. April ID.
1t is stated the AFFIDAVIT of the foreman
OF the grand jury which indicted Strio-
ling, the letters of numerous citizens I'm
regard to the character OF William j.
Cornett. the. man killed by Striving
fourteen years ago and the plea of
justif1able homicide will be the principal
points presented by counsel for Striblng.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-09
Citizens Association is working on al
present.
Views of Mr.. Coldren.

Fred G. Coldren. member of the as
ISOLATION, and who is very much inter-
ested in the plan to keep the stream from
being lost entirely. said to a Star re-
porter yesterday.
ut would be a great pity TO have Piney
branch dry up. 1t makes one of the pref
test valleys in the neighborhood. 1t sup
plies Rock creek with large volume OF
water, and yet the volume is not SO large
that it might not be reinforced in some
way, provided the sewer department finds
it necessary to divert the stream into
the underground sewer near the bridge.
We are not attempting to supply any
advice to the engineers. but rather are
attempting to enlist public support and
to find OFT the practical ways of keep
ing the stream intact.
There are ways Of preserving the
stream. it is said, bat inasmuch men,
bers of the association have not talked
the matter over with District officials no
public statement has been made as yet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-09
ENTIRE CITY PREPARES
TO OBSERVE EASTER
Churches Arrange Special Mu-
Sic-BeautifuI Flowers Ar
rive in Abundance.

AS Easter. regarded by many as the
most important festival in the Chris
tian calendar, draws near Washing
ton is preparing to celebrate the day
in a religious and secular manner.
Still new. after a lapse of centuries.
the story of Christ's triumphal resur-
rection from the dead. will be retold.
Elaborate programs of sacred music
and affairs garlanded in flowers and
shrubs will serve to make next Sun
day memorable feast in churches of
every denomination.
Along the busy thoroughfares the
hustle Of trade and business is temper
ed with the gay displays of flowers
and cOlored eggs in the shop win
dows, and the spirit of Eastertide is
in the air.
Heralding the approach of the glad
sea son, all the flowers Of spring have
arrived in the different markets and
florist stores Displays OF the latest
styles OF gorgeous gowns and gay
millinery add to the cheerfulness
which sounds the knell Of sOmber Lent.
Plans for festivities are in progress
everywhere. and in Washington society
the passing Of the season of atone
ment will be duly celebrated.
Many Novelties Seen.
To children the bunny and vari-col-
ored egg are sure signs of the approach
Of Easter. and toys and novelties galore
are to be seen everywhere. Lilies. SYM
Dol of purity and harbinser Of Easter
now are displayed i'm profusion along the
stands Of verders in the downtown Sec
ton. Violets. tulips. hyacinths. jonquills
and lilies are also noticed on the stands.
There is hardly flower market any
where more beautiful than the one at
Center market Tile jonqUilIs at present
are making the bravest show. Thousands
OF them stud the markets and downtown
streets. EioletS. which attract the eyes
Of the matinee-gOers, are also being sold
N large quantities.
The sweet peas in our flower markets
are a study in tints. Some are OF q rare
pink, such as is found on the inside of q
sea shell. There are plenty OF white
ones, OF course, and variesated. and
others of a bluisll-laveDder shade that
looks beautiful in the day, but does not
light up we'll.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-09
John J. Mayer Rearrested.

SAN FRANCISCO. April S.-John J.
Mayer, local mining engineer, was re-
arrested today ON an Indictment of the
federal grand jury of New York, charg-
ing him with fraudulent use of the mails
in connection with the examination Of oil
companies. -----.-'-' -r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-09
FOREIGNERS IN GERMANY.
A Million and Half Employed il
Industry and Agriculture.

Foreign Correspondence Of Thc Star.
BERLIN, March &c. 1911.
Germany's remarkable prosperity is
again revealed by statistics showing that
1,5GO, 600 foreign workmen are employed
in this country.
There are approximately 10000 foreign
ers holding industrial positions, and
zoe, 600 who are agricuiturists.
The Importation Of these foreigners is
necessary, owing to the lack OF German
labor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-09
Killed BY Fall of Slate.

ROANOKE, Va, April ISLANDER Kali
and c. Bolo were instantly killed at Poca-
hontas today in the mines of the Big
Vein PocahOntas Company. by a fall of
slate. and Steve Bodio will die from in
juries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-09
Pioneer Sleeping Car Maker Dies.

CHICAGO. April S.-William NJ. Elnen-
dorf, pioneer manufacturer OF sleeping
cars, who. with his associates, placed the
first sleeping car on the Illinois Central
railroad in 1889. died here today. He was
eighty-two years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-09
Senator Watson to Entertain BRYAN

sur. =
FAIRMONT. W. Va. April S.-Wiliam
J. Bryan will be entertained at Fairmont
Farms, this city. by United States Sena-
tor Clarence w. Watson upon the occa-
sion Of his visit next Monday evening
when lie will deliver his lecture on THE
Prince of Peace" The lecture will be
delivered in the opera house. Senator
Watson will give q luncheon In honor
Of Mr.. Bryan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-09

Mrs Martha Rezier died at Parkers-
burg. ". Va, Friday. She was born in
Harrison county, Va. (now West Vir-
giuia), t1Q4 years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-09
Expert on Agriculture.

1 had a most interesting conversation
this week with Mr.. Krukoff. q member OF
the imeprial council! Of agriculture for
Russia. Mr.. krukoff, who has worked
year on American farms in order to
acquaint himself with American methods
of agriculture, is one Of the best in
formed experts in the Russian govern
ment service on all agricultural ques-
tions. He has been four times to JAPAN
four times to the United States and he
has just returned from the Argentine
Republic. upon whose present ecomical
agricultural position he is to present a
report to the Russian government
krukoff is full of admiration for the
ability Of James Wilson, your Secretary
of Agriculture. who Is one OF the few
supremacy confident practical agricultu,-
lists who has ever held such high post
He also spoke very highly about the head
of your meteorological department. These
two men to his mind evidently stand out
as the most capable experts wnom he
has come across during his journeyings
around the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-09
DESIGNS ON CANADA
Continental Europe Suspects
Taft's Reciprocity Plan.
URGING PEACE PROPOSALS
Churchmen of England May Unite
for Arbitration Treaty.
VETO BILL IN THE COMMONS
Liberals Have No Purpose of Allow
ing the Debate to Drag Along
Indefinitely.
URGING PEACE PROPOSALS
VETO BILL IN THE COMMONS
By William 7. Stead.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
LONDON, April SIT will probably
very greatly surprise my American
readers to know how general the i'm
preston is on the continent of Europe
that President Tafts arbitration pro-
posals are only intended to mask an i'm
pending attack upon Canada. Today
was confidentially approached by two
influential foreign journalists, who
asked me whether we did not perceive
that this was the ultimate objective of
President Taft's policy. OF course. I
roared with laughter. which they seemed
to think very much displaced.
One of them, Russian, said he sim
cerely hoped it was true, because il
the United States were to be involved
in an attempt to conquer Canada, it
would effectively limit any possibility
here of doing mischief to Russia in the
far east.
l only mention this to illustrate the
fantasies which sway mems minds when
they contemplate the course Of political
events from a distance Of 5000 miles
Arbitration Plan Advances.
The movement in favor Of the Anglo
American arbitration goes on apace
was one of a deputation that waited
upon the lord mayor this week. asking
him to undertake officially, the direction
of the development movement. The
lord mayors reply to the deputation,
which represented the free churches
and peace societies, was excellent in
tone and taste. and full Of good sense.
Gentlemen" he said in effect, II am
not only able. but eager. to do every
thing / can in this direction, but the
appeal to the religious organizations of
the country should not emanate from
me, although I am perfectly willing to
support it. Any such appeal ought to
be made in the first instance by joint
committee representing Angelicans.
Free Churchmen. Jews and Catholics
Create a unit organiza ton which would
represent the whole religious sentiment
of the country, and let that body which
it likes shelter itself under the aegis
of the Mansion House, appeal to all
their associated organizations through
out the country-first, to give expression
to their sentiments; second, to take
the initiative in evOking sentiment
for a general mass meeting of citizens
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-09
Liberals Will Be Drastic.

But there is no intention on the part
of the liberals to allow any such care
fully engineered obstruction to stand in
the way of giving effect to the ma
tional will. After a certain number Of
days and nights have been consumed
in discussing the earlier amendments
the bill will 20 passed by time table
will be given to each clause, and all
the remaining clauses will be passed
by the use, if needs he. of the guillo-
tine
There is not the least shrinking on the
drastic measures that may be required
while on the other side there is an ever
increasing realization of the fact that the
veto bill is in it's essence a most mod
crate measure, and that the lords may
thank their lucky stars that they have
been allowed TO get off cheap.
The most interesting episode in parlia-
ment this week was the clash between
Lord Hugh Cecil and Mr.. BalfCur on
the question Of the alleged decay of par
liamentary intelligence and integrity.
Lord Hugh Cecil had expressed himself
very strongly Oh the ground that. thanks
to the mechanism of party politics, po-
litical independence had gone by the
door. and the house of commons was
politically corrupt. Now, corruption is
an ugly word, and no one. not even
Hilaire Belloc, who is the Thersites of
the hour. has ventured to impute any
pecuniary corruption to the members OF
the commons. His charge is limited to
by liberal subscriptions to the party ex-
cnpOuer