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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
MAY GROW WARMER
Rain or Snow Likely Tonight;
Expected to Break Cold.
STORM SAID TO BE ON WAY
Ending of Severe Weather for This
Winter Believed to Be in Sight.
Ice Still Fills River.

With rain or snow in prospect for this
afternoon and tonight, the breaking UP
OF the really cold weather for the winter
or lel1-12 apparently is in sight. Milder
temperatures were recorded yesterday,
and still warmer conditions are expect
to obtain throughout today and tomorrow.
"A storm which was central over the Caro-
ilnas early this morning is scheduled to
move northward over the middle Allan
tic states during the day, and the mere
wavering of the mercurial needle above
or below the freezing point, when the
storm reaches Washington, probably will
determine whether the National Capital
will get rain or snow as its portion. In
TACT, II the temperature happens to be
within degree or two Of freezing when
the precipitation begins the District may
be the unwilling recipient Of a disagree
able. slush-making mixture Of both rain
and snow
Because of the increasing warmth the
quick melting of any snow is practically
assured. and the weather man this morn
ing said that icy pavements are almost a
certainty, since the mercury will drop
few degrees below freezing as soon as the
Carolina storm is past, and whatever
moisture is scattered over the surface
of things Is sure to be CONCEALED, so that
q slippery SlidefeSt Is almost certainly in
will be abroad in the capital during. the
next day or two.
Little Change on River.
For the first time in several weeks the
Ice on the river last night thickened
little, II any, but several days Of weather
like yesterday and last night will be
needed to make any impression on the
heavy masses covering the river from
Its source to it's mouth
The ice on salt water will soon break
up, but on fresh water only a good warm
rain lasting more than twelve hours will
start it drifting. Then If a heavy fog
should come for e night or two the ice
would soften quickly, and in no other
way can IL be made to disappear rapidly.
1t is stated that the ice on the flats be-
tween this city and Alexandria is more
than fourteen inches thick, the heaviest
that has covered the river in many years.
In Occoquan run, above the falls, the
ice broke up in one of the warm spells
about three weeks ago and started drift
ing down the stream. The water was
low and the ice is piled thirty feet high
in places and frozen into solid bergs,
which are apt to cause trouble if they do
get out in the river.
One effect of the extremely cold wealth
er that prevailed during January was an
unusually heavy consumption of Potomac
water by the residents of the District.
Col. Langf1tt, the engineer officer in
charge of the District water supply sys-
tenn, has reported to the War Depart
ment that the average daily quantity of
water pumped into the filters during that
month was 71.65O,OOO gallons, which was
1S,O6O,O0O gallons more than during the
preceding month and 1O,9SO, 600 more than
during January of last year. The per
capita consumption for January last was
2U2 gallons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
MANY ATTEND MOOSE DANCE.
Herd No. 9 Gives Its Seventh An.
nual Ball.

The seventh annual ball of Herd No. g.,
Social Order of Moose. at old Masonic
Temple, 9th and F streets northwest, last
night, furnished enjoyment for about $50
guests, who danced until a late hour.
Twenty numbers were on the program.
which was under the direction Of Harry
7. Payne, the music being furnished by
the Moose Orchestra, under the leadership
Of Prof. HOyberger.
The reception committee was composed
of S. II. Takes, w j. Brown, Col. Rob-
ert L. Montague j. A. Hedderman, w.
A. Grass, n. S. Roberts and j. Cos
grove.
All the officers of Herd No. 8 attended
the ball, and four of the supreme Off
Gals Of the order, First Vice President
James II. McGilton, Supreme Trustee
Harry r. Hayden, Supreme Marshal Z.
B. Gardner and Supreme Librarian
George N. Proctor, were included in the
guests.
The Ladies' Auxiliary assisted in the
serving OF refreshments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
CALLED TO TROY, N. Y.
Offer Made to Rev. F. W. Johnson
of Grace Baptist Church.

Rev. F. w. Johnson, pastor of Grace
Baptist Church. has been called to the
pastorate of Willis Memorial Baptist
Church of Troy, N. Y. He expects to
consider the matter for several weeks
before announcing decision.
Rev. Mr.. johnson came to Washington
about five years ago from the pastorate
Of the Canton, Pa, Baptist Church.
where he had been particularly success
full.
He early took g prominent part In the
work of the Baptist churches Of the
city. and during his pastorate here has
seen several hundred additions to the
membership of Grace Church.
The membership Of Willis Memorial
Church is said to be about 500, and
from the reports Rev. Johnson has re-
ceived the work is in a f1ourishing
condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
Topographers to Dine Together.

The second annual dinner Of the to-
pographers of the geological survey, who
have been in the service for twenty years
or more, will be given at the Shoreham
Saturday evening at o'clock. Robert
Fl. Chapman, president Of the organize
ton. will preside as POSTMASTER. The
speechmaking will be informal. but q
musical program will be furnished by q
section Of the Marine Band Orchestra.
Forty Of the fifty-two tOpographers.
members Of the organization. will attend
tie dinner, the remaining twelve being
absent in the west. The arrangements
are in charge of Glenn S. Smith, chair
man Of the organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
George w. Hefebower Dead.

George ". Hefiebower. a resident of the
District for forty-ive years. died at his
home, ITS Willard street northwest. at
30 o'clock this morning, after a brief
illness. Mr.. Heflebower was a native Of
Virginia and came to Washington when a
youn;; man. He is survived by his widow,
formerly Miss Annie NJ Clark, daughter
of the late Judge T. C. Clark: one daugh-
ter. Miss Ethel Hefebower, and three
sons George c. Hehebower of Newark, n.
j.: DIR. Roy C. Hefebower. L. S. A., and
Bertram Hefebower. Arrangements for
the funeral have not been completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
North Dakotans Will Celebrate.

The North Dakota Association Of the
District of Columbia has arranged to
celebrate the twenty-third anniversary
OF the states admission to the Union by
a smoker at the Hotel Johnson Thursday
evening, February 30. The association
was organized December 81. 1907. and
numbers about fifty active members.
Every year since the states birthday an
niversary has been appropriately ceie.
brated. The officers are: Robert w. Far
rar. president: William II. Connolly, vice
president: William A. Kelly, treasurer;
Joseph F. Miller. secretary, and ]. M.
Boardman, ROlla p. Currie and William
r. Fitch, directors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
Plan Patriotic Mass Meeting.

A patriotic mass meeting to be held
March % at 3l4 Pennsylvania avenue
southeast is being arranged by Loyal
Lodge. No. 3. Independent Order Of Good
Templars. Representatives Thomas Sis
son Of Mississippi and S. L. Rodden-
berry of Georgia have been invited to
speak. Mrs. Isabel Worrell Ball, founder
Of the Isabel Worrell Ball Flag Associa-
ton, Is also to speak. The committee In
charge consists of Elmer V. Carr. chair
man; Mrs Elmer V. Carr and Mrs. A. H.
Frear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
EQUAL SUFFRAGE HIS TOPIC.
]. J. Simons to Tell of Its Success
in Australia,

J. J. Simons, in charge of the Austria
liam boys who are on their way to Wash
ington in the course of their tour of this
country, is to lecture before the District
suffra gists at the Chamber of Commerce
next Tuesday evening. He will tell of
the success of equal suffrage in Aus
tralia.
All the plans for the entertainment
which the Australian boys are to give at
the Columbia Theater next Wednesday
afternoon have been completed by the
Chamber Of Commerce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
NEWS OF ROCKVILLE
AND THE COUNTY
Republican Committee to
Make Recommendations for
School Commissioners.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

ROCKVILLE, Md, February To- 1872
The republican state central committee
for this county. consisting Of c.. Scott
Duvall, chairman; Thomas Dawson, Al.
fred g. Buhrman, James NJ. Mount and
j. Albert Warf1eld. will meet tomorrow
and decide on two persons to recommend
to Gov. Goldsborough for appointment
as republican public school commission
ers for the county, to succeed George II
Lamar and Clagett c. Hilton, democrats
whose terms expire May 1.
Public school patrons Of the lower sec
ton Of the county are contending for
representation on the board, and it may
be that one member from that section
will be selected. William Tyler Page
and Albert e Shoemaker of Friendship
Heights and Evans Browne of Chevy
Chase are understood to be receptive
candidates. and j. Harry Cunningham
and Alfred c. Warthen Of Kensington are
also being considered. Columbus w. Day
of Damascus is, it is understood, GER
tain to be named as one Of the commits
sioners. and, II othe other member is
not selected from the lower part Of the
county, it is thought probable that Will
liam Everett Brown Of Brighton will be
appointed.
To Give Magistrates More Power.
Delegate Francis j. Downey has in
troduced In the house of delegates a bill
restoring to the magistrates Of the
county much of the power withdrawn
from them when the police justice law,
now in effect in the county, was passed
at the session two years ago. Mr.. Dow
ney was assisted in the preparation Of
the bill by Delegate Eugene Waters.
There Is said to be g. widespread de-
mand in the county that the magistrates
again be empowered to try many of the
cases classed as misdemeanors, and in
the democratic primary campaign last
are understood to have pledged them
selves to endeavor to have the change
made in the event of their being elected.
At present the magistrates are without
authority to try cases Of any charac-
ter.
]. T. Schaeffer has resigned as con-
stable for Wheaton district, and Grover
Case has been named in his place. The
county commissioners have also appoint
ed Edward T. Brown and Benjamin P.
Whalen constables for Colesville and
Bethesda districts, respectively.
The supervisors Of elections for the
county have four clerks at work tran
scribing the registration books of the
county on new books. The work was
made necessary by the primary election
law passed by the legislature last month.
tain spaces for the registration of the
party affiliations of voters, and, as such
spaces are not provided in the old books.
new books had to be obtained. The work
Of transcribing will, 1t is thought, take
two months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National-Mlle. Emma Trentini IN
Naughty Marietta" S:15 pm.
Beiasco-E H. Sothern md Julia Mar
lowe in Twelfth Might" pm
Colunbia-WilIiam III. Crane in The
Senator Keeps House." e:15 pm
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. SIS pm.
Academy-Beulah Poynter in "a Ken
lucky Romance" S:15 pm.
Gayety-The Bowery BurlesQuers, s15
pm.
New Lyceum-"The High School Girls,
sis pm.
Casino-yaudeville and motion pictures.
2:l5. 3:45, IT'S and pm.
Cosmos-vaudeville and motion pic
lures l pm. to IL pm.
Nirginia-Motion pictures and illus
trated songs.
The Arcade. 18th street and Park road
Dancing, skating and other amusements
Convention Hall-Roller skating and
dancing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
MRS. WALKER PRESIDENT.
Election of Officers Of the Woman
Relief Corps.

At last nights session of the twenty
third annual meeting of the Woman's
Relief Corps, Department of the Poto-
mac, officers were chosen as below:
President, Mrs. Margaret A. Walker;
senior vice president, Miss Emma Kib-
hey; Junior vice president, Mrs. Emma
l.. Dean; treasurer, Miss Emma s. MIL
Ter: chaplain. Mrs. Eliza Davis.
Unfinished business. it was announced,
was of such volume as to require an
other session, which will be held tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
MRS. P. K. JONES RECEIVERS.
Found Semi Conscious Yesterday
From Effects of Gas Fumes.

Mrs. Maude NJ. Jones, wife Of P. K.
Jones, residing at 1862 Z street north
west. who was taken to George Wash
ington University Hospital yesterday aft
ernoon suffering from the effects of in
haling illuminating gas. was reported to-
day to be completely recovered
On his return from work yesterday Mr..
Jones discovered his wife in semi-con-
scious condition from the effects of gas
which was flowing from an open jet. The
Emergency Hospital ambulance was sum-
moned and Mrs. Jones was removed to
that institution, later being taken to the
hospital of George Washington ,Univer-
Sty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
Schoolboy Put on Probation

Charged with taking number of text
books belonging to other pupils at the
Mckinley Manual Training School, Stan
ley d. Harmon, fifteen years old, was
placed on proba tion for year by Judge
DeLacy in the Juvenile Court yesterday
afternoon. Frank c. Daniel, principal Of
the school. appeared as witness. as did
several detectives and members of the
school faculty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
Chess Exhibition.

The special feature for Friday night at
the Capital City Chess and Checkers
Club will be simultaneous exhibition by
the club champion, L. B. Napoleon. in
which he will play all corners at the same
time All chess players who care to test
their skill are cordially invited. A great
deal Of interest has been shown in pre-
vious exhibitions of this character this
winter, and a big turnout Of chess lovers
is expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15

CITY ITEMS.

Fresh Fish. Oysters In the Shell.
Legs Lamb. 14c h.; Fresh Hams, 14c h.;
Breast Lamb, &c h.; Lamb Chops, lie h.:
Veal Outlet, 25c h.: Best Quality Porter
house, zoe h.; Roast Beet. 1Oc h.: Stew
Beef, SC h.; Sugar. &c ID. Coffee 2Sc, 15c
and zoe h.; Cakes, 12c h.: Fruits and
Vegetables. N. 24e4; Excelsior Market,
7OS Fla. ave. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
Funeral of Mrs. Shackelford.

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary E
Shackeiford, wife of John A Shackel-
ford of this city. who died at Colonial
Beach yesterday. will be held from the
home of her son, at 2022 Portner place
northwest. Saturday afternoon at
o'clock Burial will be in COMPRESSION
al cemetery. Mrs. Shackelford was
seventy-one years old. Besides heI
husband. three sons. Harry L., James
w. J.. \. and Charles d. Shackelford
and three daughters. Elizabeth. Mary
and Annie ShackelfOrd. survive her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
Will Lecture on South America.

Mrs. Harriet Chalmers Adams will de-
liver a lecture tomorrow evening before
the National Geographic Society on
travels in South America. Her subject
will be From the Amazon to the Oro-
noco; the Five Guianas - Brazilian.
French, Dutch, British and Venezuelan"
Mrs. Adams will illustrate her address
with a splendid collection Of colored
slides and motion pictures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
Admit Lawyers Monday.

The Supreme Court Of the District OF
Columbia will sit in general term next
Monday at 10 am. for the purpose Of adj
hitting to the bar those whose applfca-
tons have been reported favorably by the
committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15

If You Are a Late Sleeper and Have
to go to New York at night take the Bal
timore and Ohio sleeping car at Union
station at 10 pm. You have the advan-
tage Of sleeping until = o'clock next
morning.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
Address by Librarian Bowerman

The selection of books for a public IL
brary was the topic of an address made
by George F. Bowerman, librarian Of the
Public Library. at the February meet
ing of the District of Columbia Library
Association last night in the Public Lii
brary. Paul Brockett, president of the
associate was in the chair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15

Brutus. Great Roman Classic. Virginia.
9th. F & G, today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15

Frozen or Bursted Water Pipes.
Prompt attention; union plumbers. Mo-
ran Co., 2l26 Pennsylvania ave. Phone.
16@
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15

Sewing Machines Repaired for 81.
Buttons made to match your garment.
Machines rented by the week or month.
Oppenheimer's, corner E and Sth SITS. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15

New Effects I'm Floral Work
for dinners, teas, ETC. Shaffer, 14th &
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15

Attractive Floral Decorations
for weddings. receptions. dinners, teas
and other social functions. Guide, 1914 F..
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15

| Always Ready to Make Special Trim
and Millwork on short notice. Machines on
! hand. Tel. n, 1113, Eisinger Bros, 21O9 eth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15

Gas and Oil Heating Stoves For Chilly
days. S. S. Shedd & Bro. Co.. 49, 9Th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15

Every Housekeeper Should DO This.
Send her address to Holmes Bakery
and order daily delivery of their Home
made Milk Bread. 1t has no equal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15

Specialists In Sea Foods!
Pllila. Oyster & Chop House. 5f3 nth n. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15

for card parties, receptions and other So
cial affairs. Light. sparkling-all ready to
serve. CSC qt.. $50 gal. Deliveries until
1890 pm. John r. Crowley, S31 14th NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15

Coal, Coal, $3.50 Per Ton.
Moran Co.. 1744 & 2126 Pa. ave. Phone.
16%
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15

Tin Roofs Repaired and Painted.
s. s. Shedd & Bro. Co, 432 9th n. ".
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
Ladies, Hand Work II Finished

with special nicely at CONGER'S
LAUNDRY, I'D & n. Y. ave. Your lingerie
can be sent there with every assurance of
highest satisfaction. Tel. w. 427 for wagon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
You Are Not Spending Money When

you deposit funds i'm the Savings Bank
dept. of Union Trust Co., 10th &. II sts-
it's a steady accumulation of wealth. ~
compound interest paid on savings
Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15

$1.2S Baltimore and Return,
Baltimore and Ohio.
Every Saturday and Sunday. Good to
return until 600 am. train Monday All
trains both ways. including the Royal
I.mited.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15

Money to loan at and so on real estate.
Frank T. Rawlings Co., 1925 N. Y. ave-
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15

Announcements: Empress Theater L sing
independent films. Plaza returns to
licensed films ''Lookumover.'-Ady
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
One Trial Of Heurich's Beers

will settle your choice for all time. Their
snap. quality and exceptional flavor are
unmistakable proofs of superiority. . doz.
Lager, $50; . doz. Maerzen or Senate,
$1.75. Bottle rebate. SOC. Tel. West 1900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15

Open for inspection. Stag Hotel Cos 9th
-AdVt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15

Open for inspection. Stag Hotel. eos ct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
Administration Punch IL Popula,

Blue Printing. Fred A. Schmidt, 71s 18th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15

Phone Your Want Ad to The Star
Main 244O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15

Open for inspection. Stag Hotel, COS 9th
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-24
H|LLES WILL Be
NAMED TO LEAD
BATTLING HOSTS
Will Be Made Chairman of
the National Taft
Committee.
POWELL CLAYTON WILL Be
TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN
Will Have Charge of the Taft Cam.
paign Until the Regular Committee
is in Working Order-Echoes from
the Battle Ground.

Chicago. June 94.-Temporary Of
1cers of the new republican national
committee chosen today are
Chairman-Powell Clayton of Ar
kansas.
Secretary-Alvah H. Martin of Eir-
ginia.
Charles D. Hilles. secretary to
President Taft. probably will be chos-
en- chairman of the committee when 1t
meets the permanent organization is
made. No definite announcement that
his selection was certain was obtain
able today. but it was known that he
had been endorsed by President Taft
and was generally acceptable to 9TH
ers connected with his campaign.
Congressman w. B. Mckinley, who
has managed the presidents CAM
paign, was prominently mentioned for
the craftsmanship. but he refused to
his name considered.
Il cannot give the time to the po-
sition that should be given it, he said.
AS chairman of the congressional
committee 1 shall be kept busy during
the ensuing months"
Other committee offices will be fill
ed and several committees appointed
at the meeting. Few names have been
suggested for the offices other than
chairman except that of sergeant at
arms. William F. Stone of Maryland
it is generally believed. will succeed
himself. His method of conducting
the convention just closed was popu-
lar and no opposition to his selection
has developed
The majority of the political head
quarters were deserted today. La
Toilette and Cummins supporters left
soon after the convention closed Sat
urday night. The Taft headquarters
were filled with boxes, trunks and
suitcases. preparatory to leaving.
Congressman Mckinley, President
Taft's campaign manager left for
Washington at $40 o'clock.
The doors of the rooms were thrown
open and there We're no conferences.
He smiled broadly when the nomina-
ton Of Roosevelt was mentioned and
said:
"a man will do some peculiar
things when he is defeated
THE orchestra hall meeting last
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-24
CONTINUED on Page s.
ALL IS READY
FOR CONVENTION
Enthusiasm Marks Gather
ing of Democratic Hosts
in Baltimore.

Baltimore, June 24.-Balrn.ore has
been in a carnival spirit since Sunday
morning. Thousands of people throng
the streets. buildings are arrayed in a
riot of flags and bunting. nlyriads of
lights convert the downtown section
into great white way at night. and
many souvenir vendors mingle with
the passing crowd. Potential presi-
dent makers. politicians from near ana
afar, join in what looks like mobs in
the various hotel lobbies and like a
parade of all Baltimore in the streets
of the congested business district.
Baltimore gave the strangers splen-
did welcome Sunday night. The city
was Illuminated as II had never been
before. Up in the tower Of the tallest
building great light shone all night.
a landmark for those unfamiliar with
the monumental city. A quartet of
search lights played over all the city
while scores of structures contributed
lavishly to the brilliant display. The
Jackson democratic emblem in Mount
Royal square was illuminated. blend
ing with the dazzling from the 1000
candle power search lights mounted
in the Mount Royal railroad. Red,
white and blue lights reached into the
clouds. Above the Masonic temple a
large Masonic emblem was built of
electric lights. More than a thousand
electric lights and tops of light will
send forth a Masonic greeting each
night during convention week
The stars and stripes We're almost
everywhere interspersed with the
orange and black. The Princeton COL
ors were not in evidence as a tribute
to Governor Wilson. but because the
orange and black are the state colors
of Maryland.
Down in the harbor the federal gov