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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18
LAST RITES FOR MR.. GRIGSBY.
Funeral Services Held at Church of
the Ascension.

Funeral services for Hart Preston
Grigsby, who died yesterday at his resi-
dence at Kensington, Md. were held in
the Church of the Ascension at 2:30
o'clock this afternoon. Rev. j. Henning
helms, rector of the Ascension parish,
was the officiating clergyman. The body
will be sent to Lexington. KY, for burial.
Mr.. Grigsby, who was connected
with the tariff division of the interstate
commerce commission, was Born in Ken
lucky in 1860, and was a son of Gen.
John Warren Grigsby of the Confederate
army. He was at one time secretary to
former Senator Blackburn Of the Blue
Grass state. and also served Senator
Kenna of West Virginia in a similar
capacity Death was due to pneumonia.
Mr. Grigsby's illness being but of a
few days duration. He was fifty-two
years of age.
His wife. Mrs. Aline Grigsby, and three
sisters Mrs Bartlett Arkell of New York
and Misses Susanna and Virginia Grigs-
by of this city, survive.
Coming of lineage dating back to the
early periods of the revolutionary col
onies, Mr.. Grigsby always took deep
interest In patriotic societies, and at the
time of his death was a member of the
Order of Washington. of which Rear Ad-
miral Charles II. Stockton Of this city
is commander A number of the organ
ization's members attended the funeral
services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18
LONG LITIGATION ENDS.
Mathilda S. Vogt Gets Share Of
Large Estate.

Long pending litigation between Fred III.
Vogt and his daughter. Mathilda s. Vogt,
has just been terminated. Justice Mcken-
ma, in the United States Supreme Court.
handing down a decision defining the
status of Fred II. Vogt's interest in the
estate Of his father, the late John l..
Vogt The decision places Mathilda s.
Vogt in possession of q share Of an es-
tate said to be worth S5OO.OOO. at the ter
mination of her fathers interest, which.
the court holds. is merely a life estate.
and which. as such, cannot be disposed Of
or willed elsewhere by its temporary pos
SCISSOR, Fred III. Vogt.
This case has been tT-ice in the Court
of Appeals. has been carried to the
United States Supreme Court, whence
It was sent back because Of lack of juris-
diction at that time. and finally reached
the highest tribunal a second time.
The father, Fred II. Vogt, was repre-
scented by Attorneys Cuttings and Cham
berlain, and Attorneys Leon Tobriner
and ]. J. Darlington appeared for the
daughter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18
BLIND READERS RETURN
TO LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Express Appreciation for
Courtesies Shown During
Stay at Public Library.

The reading room for the blind and
the library for the blind have again been
established in the Congressional Library,
and about fifty of the regular patrons
gathered in the room yesterday afternoon
to celebrate the return. Several months
ago the accommodations for the blind
were transferred from the Congressional
Library to the Public Library. but the
blind did not like the new quarters as
well as the old and asked for their for
mer quarters on Capitol Hill.
The blind who gathered at the reading
room yesterday showed their happiness
in taking up the old quarters. and they
made formal expression of their appre-
citation OF the efforts of those who aided
them in carrying out their requests by
the adoption Of formal resolutions.
The resolutions express thanks to
Librarian George +. Bowerman of the
Public Library for the courtesies shown
the blind during the time the reading
room was in the institution under his
direction. and appreciation to both Li-
brarian Bowerman and Librarian Her
bert Putnam OF the Congressional LIZ
brary for taking, at their request. the
administrative steps necessary for the
return of the reading room and library
to the institution on Capitol Hill. Praise
ID also given to Senator Gore OF Okla
homa, Senator Curtis Of Kansas, Senator
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18
OPPOSE FREE CANAL TOLLS.
Plea for American Ships Objected
to in House Committee.

A plea for free tolls for American
ships through the Panama canal. made
today by j. A. McGregor of the San
Francisco Chamber of Commerce. be-
fore the House committee on inter-
state commerce. met a stormy recep-
tion in that committee. which is en-
deavoring to settle the toll question
and the form of canal regulations.
Members OF the committee intimated
that the remission of the proposed toll
rate to American ships would not only
involve the United States in difficulties
with other countries. but that IL was
if it would aid much i'm build
ing up an American merchant marine.
Mr.. McGregor thought il would
Chairman Adamson expressed the be-
lief that freight rates from coast to
coast would be fixed by agreement or
by government regulation, and that a
rebate of the tolls would not result in
any benefit to the American people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18
BILL FOR SINGLE TAX
IN DISTRICT INTRODUCED
Representative George Offers Meas
ure Following Doctrines
His Father Taught.

Representative Henry George of New
York, member Of the committee on the
District of Columbia, this afternoon in
troduced in the House the bill on which
he has been working for a long time, and
which proposes to make an entire change
in the assessment and taxation system in
the District.
The feature of the bill is the fact that
1t would inaugurate the single tax doc
trine, of which Henry George, ST.. was
so famous an exponent, in the National
Capital
The bill provides that in 1913 the land
in the District shall be assessed at
eleven-fifteenths of its true value. In
1914 at twelve-tifteenths, in 1919. at thir-
teen-fifteenths, in 1916 at fourteen-fif-
teenths, and in 1917 and thereafter at
fifteen fifteenths or it's true value.
The reverse of this proposition is pro-
vided with respect to improvements. The
bill SPECIFICS that in 1913 improvements
on land shall be assessed at nine-fif-
teenths of their true value; in 1914 At
eight-fifteenths; in 1915 at SEVENTH
teenths; in 1916 at six-fifteents, and in
1917 and thereafter it is provided there
shall not be any tax on improvements
at ALL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18
SUIT AGAINST DISTRICT.
Father of Nicholas Hageage Ask!
$4,000 Damages for Boys Death.

Joseph Hageage, administrator of the
estate of his son, Nicholas Hageage. has
filed suit against the District of Columbia
to recover $4,000 damages for the death
of the boy, who was five years old.
According to the declaration filed by
Attorney Crandal Mackey. the boy, Feb
ruary - last. fell over an embankment
left unprotected by the District In an
alley between oath and 35th, NJ and Pros
pect streets.
The boy. with number of school chill
dren Of the neighborhood, was accustom-
ed to play in the alley. contractor had
dug from NJ street back to the alley.
leaving perpendicular embankment
about twenty feet high. 1t Is claimed
the District was notified of the condition
of the alley and it's danger before the &C
cident. .
The youngster in falling over the en-
bankment struck on his head and was
killed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18
INQUIRY INTO TAIL LIGHTS.
Investigation to See if Car Compa'
MES Comply With Law.

The District electric railway commits
sion, it was announced this afternoon, will
make an investigation to determine
whether local street railway companies
are complying strictly with the law re-
quiring them to provide oil lights on the
rear of suburban cars
Officials of the Washington Railway and
Electric Company today said that that
company keeps a number of cars every
night in the barns Of the Great Falls and
Old Dominion line which are not provided
with tail lights.
This is beg Sc the company does not
regard then Is suburban cars. it was
explained. as they are kept in, the barns
merely for the purpose OF accommodating
workmen who live on the Virginia side
and are required to reach washington
early every morning.
The street railway companies genera. ly,
according to Fl. c. Eddy. secretary Of the
District electric railway commission, are
complying with the law requiring the use
of rear lights. He said, however. that, as
there is some question as to where sub
urban districts begin and end. the COM
mission will thoroughly investigate the
situation with view 20 securing strict
compliance with the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18
FOR JOINT COMMITTEE
TO PROBE SHIP TRUST
President Taft Thinks Treaty
Relations May Be In
voIved in Inquiry.

President Taft has expressed the opin-
ion that any investigation of the ship
ping combine should be made by a joint
committee of the Senate and Of the
House, instead of a separate committee
of the lower branch of Congress. for the
reason that treaty relations of the United
States may be involved in the inquiry.
Representative Humphrey of Washing
ton, author of the House resolution direct
ing shipping trust probe. urged before
the rules committee today that the i'm
quiry be conducted jointly, not only be-
cause of the Presidents wish, but be-
cause the Senate also is much interested.
Senator Clapp has informed me" said
Representative Humphrey. that unless a
joint resolution is introduced he intends
to put in a Senate resolution directed
against the shipping combine.
Il have talked with President TART.
and he thinks the inquiry should be
conducted by joint committee.
Should Recognize Senate.
Il think the matter of discrimination
in rates against the American people
by foreign controlled and subsidized
trsnsportati ton lines is bound to involve
our treaty relations, and for that reason
the Senate should be recognized in this
investigation. which is bound to be pro-
longed and world wide"
Chairman Henry announced that the
committee would take the matter under
advisement. Hearings on the shipping
trust and harvester trust resolutions
were concluded today, the money trust
resolution to be taken up again later
Harvester Trust Case.
Whether to create a new committee
to investigate the harvester trust or to
turn it over to the Stanley committee,
now investigating the United States
Steel Corporation is being considered
by the rules committee.
Representative HardWick. declaring
that inasmuch as the harvester company
is allied with the steel corporation, asked
Mr.. Lobeck if he had any objection to
the steel committee conducting the har-
vester inquiry. The latter said he could
see no objection to it. If the rules COM
mittee should so decide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18

ties commission, was introduced today BY
Representative Harrison of New York.
democratic member of the ways and
means committee.
Mr.. Harrison said the bill goes much
further than the interstate commerce,
law, and provides for the complete pub
Hcity of security issues. which, he said
would protect the public and the rail
roads against the present suspicion and
charges.
The Harrison bill would require all in
terstate corporations to file with the in
terstate commerce commission certffi-l
Gates of notification of the issuance OIL
new securities. with all facts necessary
to show their financial status and pur-
pose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18
Noodles Pagan at White House

Noodles Pagan, liking of the news
bows" who is in Washington this week.
the guest of The Star, paid his annual
visit to the White House this morning
and called to see President Taft. Bust
ness was laid aside for few moments
while Noodles and President Taft ex-
changed greetings.
Noodles" delivered q message from the
..newsies." and the President, In response,
directed him to tell the newsboys of the
United States that he wishes them a pros
perous and successful year. The Presi-
dent thanked Noodles" for the work he
Is doing for the poor. children OF the coun-
try. and told him to keep 1t Mp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18
GUARDING GOV. F0ss.
Precautions Taken to Save Him
From Black Hand Attack.

BOSTON, January 18.-An mtimation
from an unknown source that Gov. Foss
was to be made the object OF Black
Hand attack. presumably because OF his
activity in the Lawrence strike situation.
caused unusual precaution to. be taken to
guard the governor last night. IT'S nome
in Jamaica Plain was surrounded by
armed guards, while half dozen Italian
plain clothes men secured the neign0or-
hood for bomb throwers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18

students as well as amateurs, who Will
have the opportunity to be trained by
Mr.. Wolffunger during the season, not
only In singing. but In dramatic action.
as opera shall be given. with proper
scenery. costumes and an orchestra
Talented and advanced pupils Of local
singing teachers will be given Q chance
to appear on the operate stage. It il ex-
planned, at first In smaller solo parts.
For the first performance GOunod's
'Faust' has been proposed, and IL an
plication for chorus membership are re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18

Martin of Virginia and Senator Perkins
of California for their interest in re-
spending to the request of the blind.
Librarian Putnam expressed cordial
welcome to the blind upon their return
TO the old quarters yesterday, and LII
brarian Bowerman. who was also at the
reopening exercises yesterday, said he
was glad to accede to the wishes of the
blind Miss Wright responded in behalf
of the blind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18

ceived soon. 1t is stated. the opera can
be given about the end Of April.
1t is announced that applications for
membership In the chorus should be
made at 1927 F street. where Mr.. Wolf
funger will try voices and give par
ticulars as to the performance to be
given in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18
OPERA FOR AMATEURS.
De Cortez Wol6unger, Dramatic
Tenor, to Train Voices Here.

De Cortez woiffunger, dramatic tenor.
late OF Berlin, Germany. who for . num-
Der Of years has promoted grand opera
In several cities of the United States, is
coming TO Washington to organize q
large mixed chorus. composed Of vocal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18
PUBLICITY BILL INTRODUCED.
Measure Would Compel Corporations
to Give Facts About Securities.

plan for the publicity Of all issues OF
securities by corporations, following the
report of President Taft's Tailroad securi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18

IT matters little what II 10 that You
want-whether q situation or q servant
"A want ad in The Star will reach the
person who will MI your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18

Four prize entries in our next Sunday
Magazine Stories by Herman Schef-
fauer, 8. e. Kiser, Inez Haynes Gilmore.
Alice MACEDONIAN and Caroline Wood Nor
rieon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18

Mrs. Emma Bonsal Dilworth, widow Of
W. HI. Ddlworth. of Hoboken, N. J..
died Sunday at the home of her son. T..
+. Dilworth, near Comersville, Nd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18
Not in Wilson's Bad Books.

II am in receipt of Gov. Wilson's aver
ment to the contrary. l wish this had
reached me earlier. 1 have during three
weeks of newspaper importantly refused
to print word on the subject, in the
hope that no publicity might be required,
and that some understanding could be
reached. l have reason to believe that
Col Harvey withheld his statement for
the same cause. and with the same hope.
1t being no longer possible to suppress
the matters at issue, this full statement,
which / make most reluctantly. seems
needful to a full and impartial knowledge
by the general public. but more especially
by the mass and body of democrats who
are So earnestly seeking a leader in the
coming contest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18
Wilson Declines to Talk.

DETROIT. Mich, January .1s.-Gov.
Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey, who
reached Detroit shortly after noon to-
day, positively refused to discuss the
statement given out last night by Henry
Watterson with reference to the Col.
George B. Harvey case. He said ne
might prepare a statement on the matter
later in the day.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-06-08
The Sunday School Lesson
SENIOR eEREAN, INTERNATIONAL SERIES.

by discipline, education and experience.
There are no short cuts to good re-
suits. Nothing can prevent good or
evil eventually coming to the sur
face. 49,
Verses 46-49.-Self control
Jesus was not satisfied with a COM
pany of followers who would not ac-
knowledge his right to rule over their
lives why call We me. Lord, Lord Z"
spirit of inpatience is shown with
these nominal disciples, whose interest
in their Master WIS superficial. Lip
homage is worthless unless there is Il
life homage to indorse it, "Heareth
my sayings and doeth them" This
will give proof that such are honest
and earnest and are willing to pay the
price of whole hearted discipleship.
'.Digged deep until he reached the
rock for a foundation Flood arose."
The swift and copious rains in Pales-
tine quickly produce torrents that
carry destruction. THE stream beat
vehementIy." Brake against, that
house, but it was too firmly establish
ed to suffer any serious damage Mat
thew's description of the raging storm
is more picturesque chapter vii, 1920.
without foundation The folly of
ILLS Duluer was lnaI ne gave no
thought to any foundation, but built
at haphazard just where he happened
70 find ground that was convenient
THE ruin of that house was great"
1t became total wreck and reflected
discreditably on the thoughtlessness of
the builder. The disciples of Jesus are
deliberate and considerate; theJ are
intelligent and interested; they are
feryent and faithful 1.-The
church's one foundation is Jesus Christ
her Lord" but let each one take heed
how he buildeth thereon and what he
buildeth,s for the day shall declare the
worth of his work.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-06-08

Golden Text-Be We doors of the
word and not hearers only, deceiyinS
your own selves--Jas. /, D.
Verses 3942-Self knowledge.
Jesus did not fail to impress on his
followers the responsibility which rest
ed on them. 1t was a call to conSe-
Grafton of life and to concentration of
effort in his service. If they realized
the privilege they must not forget the
duty They have declared themselves
as his disciples Let them be particu-
lar as to the effects that will be pro
duced by this high profession.
Both fall into the ditch" A pit well
or reservoir without walls-such are
the perils of incompetent leadership
Above his MASTER. The taught must
not presume to be superior to him who
teaches Every one that is perfect"
when he is perfected" After he
has received instruction and has been
equipped he will be a credit to his
teacher. with whom he can then COM
pare himself. 1.-The mote"
1.-THE BEAM There is a wide differ
ence between a speck of sawdust and
huge log of timber like the main
beam that supports the roof of build
Ing. How ready we are to detect
faults in others and to be wholly OBJ
livious to- our own failings.
Thou hypocrite." He who tries 20 sit
in judgment on others WREN he him
self is guilty of even worse defects is
playing false part
Verses 43-45.-Self reverence
1t is nothing short of folly to suppose
that deception can be continued in
definitely and that exposure VIII not
overtake- the deceiver. Cor
rupt fruit is not generally produced
by a tree in a vigorous or normal
etate Good treasure of his heart
Character is likened to a treasure that
has been accumulated during the years
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-06-08
A considerate Nature.

John, who lived in the city, was
spending his summer vacation with h:S
uncle in the country.
One day his uncle gave him a horse
to ride to the mill, few miles distant,
for bag of feed. On his return the
uncle asked:
@Why did you have a bag of feed
over your shoulder when you were rid
ingF
The boy answered very hastily, Il
did not want It to be so heavy for the
horse. -Mack's Magazine Us Al
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-06-08
n0ICKETSw

Inc lightning express ndu
just moved out of the Union
station, and the conductor
had emerged from the baggage car
and begun to take up tickets Coming
to a gentleman with pale complexion,
red hair and gold spectacles, he punch
ed his ticket, handing it back with the
remark. Don't stop at Blimton.'
Don't stop at Blimton? Then what
did the agent sell me ticket on this
train for?''
reply, clicking his punch. turning from
right to left and left to right, like the
president bowling to a crowd.
See here Mr. Conductor. If you
don't put me off at Blimton I'll make
it hot for you
And if you don't shut up IL put
you off in swamp.
The passenger was very angry NUT
tering to himself about the tyranny of
railroad men. When the train reached
Clinton he pulled the bellcord and
made for the door. The conductor,
who happened to be i'll the car. seeing
the act gave signal to go on, ut not
before the train had slowed down and
the passenger had jumped. Then the
conductor gave d terrific stop pull on
the cord and made for the door him
self In n few minutes the train hands
were carrying the nfeless body of the
passenger into the baggage car, where
it remained till the train reached its
first regular stop.
Six months after this event the night
express carried a passenger who pre-
scented a ticket to Blimton and was
informed that only local trains stopped
at that station. When the train reach
ed Blimton the passenger went to the
door and gave a leap in the dark. 4
brakeman who saw him gave Il stop
signal. and the remains of the passen-
ger. mutilated beyond recognition. were
found lying beside the track.
The next day the conductor of the
lightning express made application to
be transferred to Il local train that
stopped at Blimton.
What do you want that for. Tow
lerT' asked the superintendent: 1T
will cut off $50 month of your pay"
Il know it will replied the con-
ductor. but I'm getting nervous about
fast trains. I don't think I'm WELL
The conductor of the local ran his
train for several months when n new
time table was issued cutting OF its
stop at Blimton. When the first train
had passed that station a brakeman
stopped the train, hurried to the con-
ductor- and announced that passen-
ger had jumped and had undoubtedly
been killed The condutor sank into a
seat and directed the brakeman to go
back and find the body. A search was
made with lanterns, but the remains
were not found. Some said the brake
man had been mistaken, others that
the passenger had not been killed
This was not likely, as the train was
moving at the rate of forty miles an
hour.
FOWLER said the superintendent
| one morning, civilians is sick in bed
and you must take the lightning ex-
| press"
fowler turned pale. I'D rather NOD
| If you can get any one else"
"But there's no one else to be spared
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-06-08
BITS OF FARM WISDOM.

The best way to inoculate al
falfa land is with n manure
spreader. No crop responds bet
ter and the value of manure is
no greater anywhere than on an
alfalfa field.
If you want your hens to shell
out the eggs boil up some of
those small potatoes and feed
them now and then a ration.
No root is more relished by
domestic animals than carrots.
Weight for weight. they are
somewhat less nutritious than
potatoes. but the greater yield
more than makes up the differ
ence in quality. Horses are es-
pecially fond of them.
Charcoal pounded fine and
kept in the drinking pans will
keep the young and old birds in
good condition.
One part ground soy beans,
with two parts corn. makes q
good combination for pigs.
The best fertilizer or material
to use for the fertilization of or
chards is stable manure. which
should be applied annually at
the rate of a large farm wagon
load to four trees, or at least
500 pounds to each tree.