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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-15
m SESSION THREE DAYS.
National Academy of Sciences
Will Meet Here
Tomorrow.

The annual meeting Of the National
Academy OF Sciences will be held in this
city. beginning tomorrow morning. The
sessions will begin at 10 o'clock in the
new building of the National Museum
and will continue through Wednesday
and Thursday.
It Is now the plan to hold the public
meetings for the presentation Of scien-
tific papers in the auditorium of the
building tomorrow afternoon and Wednes-
day morning and afternoon.
Wednesday the session open to the
public will be devoted to the following
four addresses. given by the invitation
Of the council Of the academy:
Morning session, 1890 o'clock-"Some
Observations on the Functions Of the
Pituitary Body" by DIR. Harvey Gushing
Of the Johns Hopkins Hospital; THE
Activation OF the Animal Egg From the
Physico- Chemical Standpoint. by Prof.
Jacques Loeb of the Rockefeller Insti-
tute, New York.
Afternoon session. 2:3O o'clock-.The
National Phases Of the Mining Industry"
by Prof. ]. A. Holmes, director Of the
bureau of mines; THE Solar Radiation .
by Charles G.. Abbot, director Smithso-
nian astro-physical observatory
At present there are 116 members OF the
national academy, and it is expected
that fully fifty will be in attendance,
among them the president OF the acad-
envy, Prof. Ira Remsen OF the Johns
Hopkins University.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-15
MEMORIAL RITES HELD
FOR FRATERNITY DEAD
Theta Delta Chi Delegates
Commemorate the
''0mega Roll"

In commemoration of the Omega Rolf
Of the Theta Delta Chi fraternity, and es-
pecially to honor those fifteen fraters
who have died during the last twelve
months. memorial services, under the aus
pieces of the fraternity. were held in the
Church of Our Father. 18th and L streets.
yesterday afternoon.
Aud Lang Syne'' was the topic OF
the commemorative sermon by Rev.
George Williamson Smith, A new COM
memoration ode. adapted by II. A. Bull.
lock. the music by ]. Hesse. both mem
bers OF the fraternity. was sung for the
first time
The convention Of the fraternity was
concluded with these exercises. Most OF
the delegates left the city for their
homes. Chicago probably will be the next
convention city, although no decision
was made by the convention.
Rev. Mr.. Smith concluded his sermon as
follows:
1.-THE past had fled. and dying has left
the impress of every principle. feeling.
action, word. Few influences have inn
pressed us more than those OF our de-
parted friends. II they had faults and
imperfections they are now become agen-
cies for good. In every way we are called
upon to cherish their memories as those
to whom we are debtors. We mourn
them as worthy of our tears, and re-
joice in them for their noble traits and
honorable friendship.
Association with them has enriched
our lives, and their departing has awaked
a desire for better things than this fleet
Ing life affords.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-15
LAUREL ELECTION TODAY.
Maryland Tewn to Choose Mayor
and Members Of Council.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
LAUREL, Nd. April Is. 1912.
The municipal election for a mayor
and five councilmen to serve for the
term Of two years IL being held here
today. The citizens ticket is as fol-
lows: For mayor. George w. Waters.
jr.; councilmen at large. L. Clinton
Donaldson and Edward Phelps Coun-
Gilman for the first ward John r..
Jones; councilman for the second
ward. Albert l. Gosnell, and council
man for the third ward, Elwood N.
Fisher.
DR.. Thomas NJ. Baldwin, Mr.. Waters
opponent for mayor. is running alone,
while the candidates opposing the
citizens ticket for council. and In op-
position to another vote on the sewer
age question this fall are Councilmen
at Large Gilbert Haslup. e. b. Carr and
Mfllard F. Schooley; councilman for
the first ward, ]. A Leatherwood:
councilman for the second ward.
George w. Alcorn. and councilman for
the third ward. Howard F. Harrison.
Mayor George p. McCeney and near
ly all OF his council have indorsed
the citizens ticket.
The Women's Club Of Laurel also has
Endorsed all candidates on the citizens
ticket.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-15
ANACOSTIA.

The League OF the Good Shepherd OF
st. Teresa's Church met last night in the
church building, on v street, with large
number present, and listened to a dis
course by the assistant priest, Rev. Mar
tin p. r. Egan.
Special arrangements are being made
by the Anacostia branch of the Women's
Christian Temperance Union tor a meet
ing to be held at the home of Mrs. M. E.
Cornish In the near future, when the
president OF the branch, Mrs. NJ. p. Smell,
will be rendered q farewell reception.
Mrs. Smell is to remove to New Jersey.
where she will make her future home.
and this meeting is testimonial Of the
work she has accomplished since her
connection with the local branch. It Is
also probable that q successor to Mrs.
Smell will be chosen at this meeting
The Warren F. Brenizer Company ex-
poets to start work this week on the
large interceptor sewer, to be constructed
from Poplar point to Benning. along the
Eastern branch, at cost of approximate
ly $4,000. The necessary material for
this work is arriving on the ground. The
firm of of Clark & Winston is pushing its
work df extending two sewers from the
shore line of the branch into the water.
in order that they can connect with this
large sewer. This will eliminate a num-
Der of sewers which now have their out
let's in the Eastern branch, and greatly
improve the sanitary conditions of the
surrounding communities.
Rev. Charles F. Sontag, rector of the
Esther Memorial Chapel at Congress
Heights. is preparing large class for
confirmation. and has invited those inter
ested to attend the conferences, which
are held for the purpose Of expounding
the church doctrines. The Bishop or
Washington will make his annual vista
ton to that church May p.
Members of Electa Chapter. No. 2. Or
der of the Eastern Star, of Anacostia, are
arranging for a trip to Alexandria. Va.
tomorrow evening, when they will be the
guests of Martha Washington Chapter OF
that city It is expected that large
number will attend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-15
ALsOP AND BRIDE HERE.
Will Go South When Young Wife
Receivers Health.

Edward B. Alsop and his girl bride,
who was formerly Miss Ellie Pope Hill.
returned to their home in Washington
last night, where they will remain for
some time-until Mrs. Alsop has recover
ed sufficiently to permit the southern
trip planned by the couple some time
ago and which was postponed because of
the illness OF Mrs. Alsop. The couple were
accompanied by Mrs. Alsop's mother. who
will visit friends in Washington for some
time.
Mr.. Alsop Indignantly denied that there
was an estrangement between himself
and his young wife, and declared that the
stories to that effect were simply "bosh."
In regard to the reported division of
Mr.. Alsop's estate, whereby his sons re-
cefve the bulk of the property, Mr.. Alsop
says this arrangement was agreed upon
between himself and his wife before
their marriage. adding that there is
plenty left for her support.
Plans for the southern trip Mr.. Alsop
said. depend on the health of Mrs. Aisop,
who until a few days ago was a patient
at a sanatorium. where she went to re-
cover from the effects Of a nervous
breakdown induced by the excitement and
publicity attending her marriage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-15
PLAN MARINE RAILWAY.
Will Be Built by Potomac Rod and
Gun Club.

The Potomac Rod and Gun Club OF this
city, which recently fitted up handsome
clubhouse at the foot Of 9th street south
west, is preparing to further aid such
of its members as are pleasure launch or
sailing craft owners by the installation
Of q new marine galway large enough 10
haul out any boat on the roster of the
club.
The railway is to be placed in the open
space to the west of the boathouse, ana
is to be thirty-six feet long. A heavy
capstan will be used to haul 1t up and
lower ii back into the water. Capt. Riley
Cumberland is to have charge OF the rail-
way when it is completed, and the nan
ding of all boats placed on 1t Will be
under his supervision.
The boathouse at the foot OF 9th street,
which was operated by Mr. Cumberland.
has been leased by the Dawson Motor
Boat Company, which will occupy the
building with a power launch building
plant. The Dawson Motor Boat Com
pany is now located on the X street
wharf. where it Is building a handsome
forty-five-foot power launch for Judge
Strider of the Municipal Court. and will
be ready for launching in short time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-15
Tips to Song Writers.

Making Nation Whistle is the title
Of a fine article in our next Sunday Maya
zine by Charles X. Harris, who burst
into fame as a song writer a quarter
century ago with his After the Ball"
Says he:
II have been called the pioneer of popu-
lar song writing in America; so suppose
] may pose as something of statistical
AUTHORITY on the subject in hand. AL
though l have written more established
popular songs than any other American
1t may interest you to know that never
took a music lesson Of any sort, and that
even today. l cannot st.nguish one note
on the piano from another. / say piano,
because l always compose on that in
Ftrument- My ear is and always has
been my only tutor"
And then he goes on to tell Of the diff
cuities and rewards that are the portion
OF one that makes song writing his voca-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-15
PLAN EXPOSITION BANQUET. !"
Arrangements Completed by Califor.
MIA State Association.

Plans for the exposition banquet" Of
the California State Association, to be
held here Saturday evening, were COM
pleted at q meeting Of the association
held in the National Hotel last evening
Representative Joseph R. Knowland
made an address. stating that COM
mission sent to Europe to urge foreign
ers to attend the exposition would give
1t great impetus.
The committee In charge consists of
Guy w. McCord, Fred q. Woodward, T.
p. Maitland, Joseph D. Chew, w. C.
Wallace, C. T. Vogel, Mrs. Marie H.
Smith and Mrs. Silas Hare.
The list Of speakers for the banquet in
cludes:
Rev. e. Marshall Mott, NJ F. O'Dono-
ghue. president Of the association; Sena-
tors John D. Works Of California, George
e. Chamberlain Of Oregon. l. r. Mey-
ers OF Montana and William B. Hey
burn Of Idaho; and Representatives Jo-
seph R. Knowland. E. II. Hayes, w. D.
Stephens, William Kent, John E. Raker
and ]. C. Needham of California; w. C..
Hawley OF Oregon, Joseph Howell Of
Utah, George Curry Of New Mexico and
n. B. Ferguson Of New Mexico; Rev.
A. p. Doyle, Assistant Attorney General
Cobb, John III. Marble, secretary Of the
Interstate Commerce Commission: John
Hays Hammond. Ira e. Bennett and T.
J. O'Brien.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-15
BODY OF DR.. CLE|MONS
FOUND IN THE WATER
Former Washinetonian Mem.
Der of Party OF Duck Hunters
Lost in Storm,

The body OF = man, who had been dead
for long time was discovered yesterday
by Keeper Van Nostrand of the Short
Beach life-saving station near Long
Island, N. Y, and identified as that of
DR.. Carl Clemens. formerly Of this city,
and son of Mrs. Frederick w. Clemens
OF the Albermarle, one Of three duck
hunters who set out on Great South bay,
Long Island. January 5, and were lost
during storm.
The body probably will be taken to Mr..
Clemons summer home ait Babylon. Long
Island, where funeral services will be
held tomorrow. according to information
received In Washington. :
DR.. Clemens body was identified by his
young wife. In telegram to friends here
his mother explained that the body of her
son also had been positively identified
by member Of his brokerage firm. Car
penter, Clemens & McClave Of New York.
Members Of Party.
The party that set out January was
composed Of DR.. Clemens OF New York
city. Edwin Bailey. also Of New York,
and Capt. Tom Veitman. who was acting
as guide. They left New York in a
motor launch and were overtaken on
the sound by severe storm.
DR.. Clemens was well known in Wash
ington He was educated here and re-
ceived diploma from the medical school
of George Washington University. He
had been living in New York for about
six years, having married recently. Mrs
Frederick w. Clemens, his mother. is in
New York and will attend the funeral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-15
Members Of Party.
LECTURES ON ALASKA.
Three Speakers Appear Before the
Biological Society.

Winter Animal Life About the Base
OF Mount Mckinley" was the topic of q
lecture delivered by Charles Sheldon be-
fore the Biological Society of Washing
ton Saturday night.
Mr.. Sheldon, who has spent several
years in Alaska. described the voracious
biuejays that freQuented the neighbor-
hood OF his cabin, growing tame from the
friendly treatment given Them
His lecture was illustrated with stere-
opticon pictures Of Alaskan scenes and
bird and animal life
Arthur Hollick also flectured on the
fossil fora OF Alaska. DR.. B. w. Ever
man OF the Department Of Commerce and
Labor exhibited number of seal pelts
tanned and dyed and undyed, and dis
cussed the proposition of the Depart
ment or Commerce and Labor to under
take an investigation of the seal indus
try on the plan Of scientific application
of stock breeding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-15
REBUILDING SOMERSET BEACH.
Wharf on Potomac River Was Car
ried Away by Ice,

Somerset Beach. one of the wharves
on the Potomac. which was badly dam
aged by Ice last winter. the greater
portion of the structure having been
carried away. Is being rebuilt, and will
shortly be In better condition than 1t
was before the Ice carried 1t away.
Plans. are being prepared for the re-
building of Matthias Point, Eastwood
and Chaptico wharves. and 1t is stated
they would have been in good order
by this time but for the difficulty in
getting piledrivers to do the neces-
sary pile work. The river steamers
are landing at these wharves in good
weather, but only light freight Is
being handled to ard from them, owing to
the fact that in most instances the
bridge connecting the shore with the
pier head was carried away, and this
makes the moving of heavy stuff from
the wharf to the shore a difficult task.
1t is stated that the repair work on
the freight wharf at Colonial Beach
will be started shortly in order to
have the wharf in thorough order for
service during the busy freight season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-15
DIR. SAMUEL FRY DEAD.
Former Resident Of Capital Falls
Victim in New Orleans.

Word has been received here Of the
death in New Orleans Of DR.. Samuel
Fry. formerly resident Of this city, but
native Of New Orleans. DR.. Fry was
In Washington from 1898 until 1902, act
ing In the capacity of post Office inspect
or. He stud ed medicine while here,
graduating from Columbian University
in June. 1902. He won three prizes while
at the university.
DR.. Fry's death was the >suh Of an
ailment following q tropical tever. con-
tracted while he was In charge Of The
Madeira Mamore Railroad Hospital. at
San Antonio. on the Amazon river. Brazil.
His trip to Brazil was made In the latter
part of 1909. following his resignation
from the postal service here. After con-
tracing the fever he was forced to re-
turn to this country. but his condition
did not improve. q complication Of dis
eases setting in.
His mother. Mrs. Ann Elizabeth sher-
man-Fry: two sisters. Mrs. 8. B. Chase
and Mrs. A. e. Byrnes. and two brothers,
Joseph and Walton Fry. all Of New Or
leans, survive him. Interment was in
Metairie cemetery In that city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-15
DENIES HAVING AIDED
IN EVICTION Of ROWE
Seventh Day Adventists
Say Veterans Charge Is
Without Foundation.

Authorities Of the Seventh Day Advent
list organization at Takoma Park deny
the reported allegations by Edward 8.
Rowe. Confederate veteran. that they had
hand In his eviction from the hut which
he and his sister have occupied for sew
enteen years past. Rowe claims that the
Adventists have been trying for q. long
time to secure the property on which the
hut stands. This is denied positively by
leaders in the Adventist organisation,
who say they have never made any eff
fort to secure the land and the old house.
and that Rowe has no ground on which
to base his assertion.
The tent occupied by Rowe and his SIS
ter was loaned them by the Adventist
sanatorium management. and further
proffers of assistance from the same
quarter have been made, though Rowe
and Mrs. Brown have refused them.
Authorities Considering Case.
A further examination OF the mental
and physical condition Of Rowe will be
made this afternoon by the physicians
who visited him q few days ago. After
that the county commissioners Of Mont
gomery county will see Rowe and deter
mine what shall be done with him. No
action will be taken by the town authori-
ties of Takoma Park.
Rowe. it is stated. Is incapable Of any
but the lightest physical exertion. He
has earned considerable money in re-
cent years by the sale of eggs and chick
ems. and still has a number OF fowls Of
excellent breed. He also has bred and
sold dogs, and has a few pedigreed ami
mails. which, it is said, are OF consider
able value. The fowls and the dogs pre-
sent q well kept and scrupulously clean
appearance.
1t Is said the plan to place Rowe In
Confederate veterans home somewhere
In the south will be carried out shortly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-15
LOVING CUPS FOR TWO.
Representative Powers and Rev. s
P. w, Drew to Be Recipients.

Celebrating the fiftieth anniversary OF
the emancipation Of the slaves. mass
meeting viii be held at the Cosmopolitan
Baptist Church tomorrow night, at which
silver loving cups will be presented to
Representative Caleb Powers and Rev.
8. p. w. Drew. pastor of the church.
The cups are in recognition Of the work
done In the effort to secure the commu-
tation to life imprisonment of the SEN
tence Of death imposed on Matte Lomax.
Among those whose names appear on
the list OF speakers are Senator w. b.
Hepburn. Representative Powers Senator
Curtis, former Senator J. B. Henderson,
Booker T. Washington, Col Henry L.
Johnson, recorder of deeds: Judge E. M.
Hewlett, Mrs. Julia w. Hamilton and
others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-15
BIBLE CLASS ELECTION;
Pinkhams Of Emmanuel Baptis,
Church Under New Leaders.

At the annual business meeting Of the
Pinkham Bible Class for Men at I'm.
manuel Baptist Church. 10th street and
Columbia road. last night the following
officers were elected: Owen K. Truitt.
president: L. g. Maybee. vice president;
L. B. Grening. secretary: George n.
Rahv. treasurer. ana n. D. Moore, ASSOC
ciate teacher.
w. s. Kennon was elected editor OF
the Immanel Baptist News, month";
" paper published by the Pinkham class
In the interest of the church, and DR.. p.
/. Bartlett was elected business manager,
In place Of Reuben L. Ilsley. editor, and
Charles c. Estes business manager. re-
spectively. Walker L. Gary was unani-
mously reelected advertising manager
After the regular business session re-
freshments were served In the vestry Of
the church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-15
LIGHTS TAMPERED WITH,
Interruption to Lecture at the In
gram Memorial Church.

While lecture was in progress at
Ingram Memorial Church, 10th street and
Massachusetts, avenue northeast. last
evening some one turned out the
lights. 1t is stated. A moment later
they were turned on. then on again.
the process being continued until the
lecturer. Charles Frederick Adams of
Brooklyn. N. Y. left the platform.
MT; Adams subject was Doing Gsd's
Will on Earth"
Mr.. Adams Is to speak at the Public
Library this evening at 8 O'Clock on
Rational Tax Reform"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-15
FUNERAL OF GEORGE WHEELER
Services Over Veteran at Union Sta
ton This Evening.

RIVERDALE, Nd, April 10, 1912.
George Wheeler. seventy-seven years OF
age, veteran of the civil war. died of
apopiexy at the home of his son, B. C..
Wheeler. East Riverdale. yesterday morn
ing.
Mr.. Wheeler was born in Rochester.
N. Y, and became member Of the 9Th
New York Cavalry at the outbreak Of the
civil war, and at its close moved to
Washington. He had been employed In
the government printing Office for the
last twenty-five years as lieutenant and
captain OF the watch.
Funeral services will be held at Z
o'clock this evening in the president
room at Union station under the direction
of the G. A. r. The interment will be
in Auburn, N. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-15
INFANT MORTALITY TOPIC.
Causes and Prevention Subject OF
Monday Evening Club.

At a meeting OF the Monday Evenine
Club at the Y. M. C. A building this
evening the subject for discussion will
be THE Causes and Prevention of Infant
Mortality"
Reports will be read by a number OF
the members Of the clubs committee on
infant mortality, and the discussion will
be participated in by Drs. 8. 8. Adams
Joseph 8. WALL Elnora Folkmar, Cressy
L. Wilbur. Edgar Copeland, Louise Tay-
ler-Jones. William ]. French. Prentiss
Wilson and ]. w. Kerr and Emile
Berliner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-15
MASONRY HIS THEME.
Leesburg Pastor to Deliver Special
Sermon Sunday Evening Next.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
LEESBURG, Va, April 10. 1872
BY the request Of the Civic Improve
ment Society Of Leesburg the ministers Of
the town delivered sermons at their
churches here yesterday morning on
"Civic Righteousness"
Sunday evening next Ikev. w. H. Burk-
hardt, chaplain Of Olive Branch Lodge
No. ia, A. F. and A. NJ, OF Leesburg.
will deliver a sermon on the subject Of
Masonry.
Funeral services for Earnest Grim.
aged seventeen, son Of ]. e. Grim OF
Hllsboro and grandson Of Mrs. John
Grim Of Leesburg. were held at his
late residence Saturday. in:erment being
made in Arnold Grove cemetery. The
services were conducted by Rev. Mr..
Hall.
Mrs. John III. Alexander has sold the
estate adjoining her residence on Loudoun
street to ]. R. Boucher, who will erect
q dwelling on the SITE
McDaniels of the Morrisonville, Loudoun
county. base ball team. who pitched here
q number OF times last season and won
nearly all Of the games. has signed up
with the Washington American League
team for a try-out.
Mrs. Kate C. Smith, wife OF the late
Fletcher Smith, died at her home in Nor
risonville Saturday, aged forty-nine years.
She Is survived by two daughters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-15
SIN in Eclipse Wednesday.

Following the occultation OF Venus and
the moon tonight, Wis BILE only in parts OF
Florida and Georgia, there will be an
eclipse OF the sun Wednesday, visible
only n the eastern part of the United
States The New England states. except
part OF Connecticut and portion of
New York. will be the only part Of the
United States III which the eclipse will be
visible completely. Middle and end will
all take place after sunrise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-15
JosTLED TO THE PAVEMENT.
Passengers on Sightseeing Automo
bile Injured BY Sudden Stop.

Carburetor trouble caused the sudden
stopping at a big sightseeing automobile
In front Of S16 18th street northwest about
$50 o'clock last evening. Several pas
sengers were jostled from their seats,
and two Of them, Miss Mabel Bickerstafr
of Boston, Mass, and Mss Ethel Rich
ardson of Winchester, Mass, were
thrown to the pavement.
The two women were taken to the Of
fee Of a physician. Miss Bickerstar sus-
tanned an injury to her shoulder, and
Miss Richardson was bruised about her
body. Neither was seriously hurt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-15
GLAD HE ESCAPED DEATH.
Frank Graham Found in Room With
Gas Jet Omen,

Frank Graham, who was found In his
room at 723 It'll street northeast yester-
day morning with three gas Jets open.
viii BE- able to leave the Casualty Hos
pdtal to-day. The young man IL employed
- compositor in q printing office.
He refused to tell the police why he
made the effort to end his life. He was
9lAd he had not succeeded, he stated, and
declared he wCEld not repeat the attempt.