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The Washington herald., 1912-08-02
Phone Rate Reduced.

The Chesapeake and Potomac Tele-
phone Company yesterday reduced tele-
phone rates between Washington and
Hyattsville from 10 to cents for the
initial call. A similar reduction is in
effect between Washington and Kensing-
ton. The lower rate is expected to result
in q great increase in toll line business.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-02
FEAR MONEY Is LOST.
Investors I'm Boston Company Anx-
ious to See ssPromoter.o


fous to See "Promoter."
Boston, Aug. 1.-The Boston and Provi-
dence people who put sleo. 900 in Promoter
John H. Hudson's company, organized
10 improve Boston Harbor to the ex-
tent OF s4o0oo.ooo, now think they have
been swindled They would like to have
Hudson return from London or where
ever else he may be and explain where
the money went. The company was
called the Port of Boston Docks and
Warehouse Company.
Lawyer Edmunds. formerly clerk of
the concern, who has been retained to
look out for the interests of the in
vestors, says: Criminal action will be
instituted against Hudson"
When last heard from the company
mad been sold out to a London cor
poration and where the first organized
American company Is now Is an inter
national mystery.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-02
E.pIode Bomb I'm saloon.

Chicago. Aug 1.-Four families were
imperiied early to-day when a dynamite
bomb. evidently containing several sticks
OF explosive. was fired against the door
Of q saloon owned by Emmanuel Abra-
hams at 81 Twelfth Street. The saloon
was partially wrecked. The bomb was
placed inside the screen door and against
the panel Of the heavier inner door of
the building.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-02
TOMEY ADJUDGED INSANE.
Man Arrested at White House tu
Go to Asylum.

Edward W. Tomey, who called at the
White House a few weeks ago and de-
manded to see President Taft in order
to have the Chief Executive make people
stop prosecuting him, was yesterday ad-
Judged insane by a jury in Criminal
Court No. !. Alienists testified that
Tomey is suffering from dementia precox
and is dangerous. He will be committed
TO the Government Hospital for the In
sane.
Records show that Tomey was a pa
tient at st. Elizabeth's in 1895. He came
to Washington from Harrisburg, Pa. but
his home was in Scranton, Pa.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-02

A Danish scientist has designed an
eiectro-chemical apparatus for stor-
ing up the energy Of sunlight and
transmitting It in the form a electric
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-06
PRIZES FOR SCHOOL GARDENS.
Washington Florist Club Plans Il
Stimulate Interest.

The Washington Florist Club at meet
ing last night, voted to offer prizes for the
best ornamentation of school gardens, in
order to stimulate interest in the COM
petitions in the schools. Endorsement was
also given to the project Of increasing the
pay Of the park policemen, initiated by
the Federation of Citizens Associations.
After the business session was concluded,
William Stewart of the bureau OF plant
industry, Department of Agriculture, ad-
dressed the club on the work of his bu-
reau. President Grillbatzer presided.
omcers of the club were elected as fol-
lows: President. David Grillbatzer: vice
c. Oehmler; trea surer, William F. GUIDE;
and George Field.
Richard Vincent, jr., of Whitemarsh.
Nd, president Of the Society of Ameri-
can Florists and Ornamental Horticul-
turists spoke briefly on the cultivation of
asparagus.
At the meeting Of the local club last
night many new varieties of roses. car
nations and asparagus were shown. sent
here from as far away as Connecticut.
New York, Baltimore and Connecticut
florists attended the meeting and the ex-
hibition.
The exhibit, placed in seventy-five
vases has been put on view at the Frank
lin School building, for the benefit of the
students at the public schools with the
cooperation of the board Of education
The exhibition will be continued for two
or three days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-06
Chamber Of Commerce Committee Re
afirms Former Action.

The conventions committee of the
Chamber of Commerce. at a meeting yes.
terday afternoons: heard w. F. Myers and
others, who urged the committee to en-
deavor to bring to Washington the next
annual convention Of the American Bowl
ing Congress. instead Of the next con-
vention Of the National Bowling Asso-
citation. Previously the committee had
gone on record In favor Of an appropria-
ton by the chamber OF $500 for the use
OF the Chamber Of Commerce bowling
team, which is now attending the annual
convention Of the National Bowling AS
ISOLATION at Paterson, N. j.. with in
structions to have Washington selected.
il possible, as the place for the next an
nual conventions. The committee decided
to reaffirm it's former action.
The membership committee Of the cham
Der took favorable action upon thirteen
applicants for membership at q meeting
last night. Those elected are T.. B.
Thompson. ,Ddwin Chamberlayne Hall.
John d. Schamel, Charles w. Storm,
Albert N. Conner, H w. Stewart, e. Il.
Carpenter. w. F. Andrews. Frank B.
Swart. Sydney Guggenheim, Howard c.
Bailey. George w. Aver and Charles A.
Ashton.
Upon motion of s. s. Richards it was
decided to recommend to the board Of d.
rectors the employment OF a competent
membership solicitor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-06
PIERCE BEGINS JAIL TERM.
Lumber Merchant Convicted Of Tam
pering With Jury.

William A. Pierce. q local lumber mar
chant. who was sentenced in January
1911. by Justice Wright, to serve three
months in jail for contempt of court, yes
terday took up his sojourn at the Distric
jail. Mr.. Pierce furnished = carriage anc
in company with a deputy marshal wa,
driven to Supt. Zinkhan's institution
where he began to serve the term Of Inn.
prisonment.
Mr.. Pierce fought the sentence throne,
the Court of Appeals and even to the
United States Supreme Court. The Cour,
of Appeals sustained Justice Wright anf
the United States Supreme Court refused
to review the finding Of the appellate
court.
Pierce was convicted Of a charge O,
tampering with c. e. Finch, q stair build.
er and mill owner, who was a member OF
the grand Jury. In January. 1911. when
that body was considering charges Of al.
legged bribery against Thomas III. Pick.
ford. Pierce denied the charge. but Finch
said the lumber merchant had visited
Ftnch's place and spoken In reference to
the Pickford charges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-06
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National-Lina .Abarbanell in Madame
Sherry Sis pm.
Belasco-Blanche Ring in The Wall
Street Girl $40 Pm
Columbia-Henry Miller in THE Rain
bow" S:15 Pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. SIS pm.
New Academy-'In Old Kentucky" STA
pm.
Gayety-The Columbia Burlesquers, Sis
pm.
New Lyceum-"The Broadway -Gayety
Girls" S:15 pm.
Casino-vaudevilIe and motion pictures,
2:15, 3:45. 7:15 and pm.
Cosmos-N audeville and motion pic
lures, ! pm. to IL pm.
Virginia-Motion pictures and Illus
trated songs.
The Arcade, 14th street and Park road
Dancing. skating and other amusements.
Convention Hall-Rol-er skating and
dancing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-06
RESENT TAFT'S ACTION.
Criticism Of Order Affecting Dis.
tinctive Garb in Indian Schools.

AT a meeting Of the Presbyterian Min
listers Association of Washington and
vicinity yesterday afternoon resolutions
were adopted protesting against the re-
cent order of President Taft resembling
the order Of Commissioner of Indian Al
fairs Valentine forbidding the wearing of
any distinctive religious garb by teachers
in the Indian schools.
The resolutions further deplore the eff
fort being made to set aside day to be
known as Columbus day as national
holiday. The statement is made that the
country has already more than enough
holidays.
Copies of the resolutions were ordered
sent to the President. to the Secretary OF
the Interior, the commissioner Of Indian
affairs and to the judiciary committee OF
the House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-06
SHOWS WHERE HE HID LOOT.
Club Used on Lumsden by Burriss
Also Is Found by Officers.
COrresD0ndence Of The Star.

opSS1dI correspondence or Ihe Star.
ROCKVILLE. Nd, March 6 1912
Frank Burriss. who confessed to rs.
saulting and robbing James Lumsden. in
the latter's sleeping quarters on the farm
OF James M Ford. near Garrett Park
early last Sunday morning, was taken &c
the Ford farm yesterday afternoon BY
Sheriff Howard and Deputy Sheriff VIVA.
len, and showed the officers where he had
. portion OF the $50 he took from a pocket
IN Lumsden's trousers. The officers re.
covered $4S. which had been hidden in 2
tree stump. The remaining Sill had beer
PAID by Burrtss to q merchant near the
Ford farm, and, Of course, will be re-
turned to Lumsden
Earier in the day Sheriff Howard and
Deputy Whalen visited the Ford farm
and procured the club with which Bur.
nss made his attack. The club was
found where Burriss said he had hidden
1t IN manger in the barn. The club b
Of dogWood and is several feet long and
two inches in diameter. It was found
covered with blood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-06
WILL LEAVE HOTEL SHOREHAM
John T. Devine, Manager for Twenty
Years, to Sever Connection.

John T. Devine, who for twenty years
has been lessee and manager Of the Hotel
Shoreham, has announced his probable
retirement from the control Of the hotel
at the expiration Of his lease. October !
next. Levi p. Morton. owner Of the
Shoreham, has leased the place to J..
Maury Dove, who will take charge on
the retirement of Mr.. Devine. Mr.. Dove
is not yet ready to announce his plans.
Mr. Devine came to Washington from
New York twenty years ago to assume
the management Of the Shoreham. and
has lived in this city ever since. During
that time he has witnessed many changes
in the city and its population. both Official
and general. Scores Of mon who have
been or now are prominent in public life
and affairs have been guests OF tho
Shoreham and personal friends or &C
quaintances .of Mr.. Devine. Tho rapid
encroachment Of apartment houses and
apartment hotels on the hotel business Of
Washington, 1t Is believed, is responsible
for the wish Of Mr.. Morton to make a
change in the management.
Mr.. Devine has formulated no plans be-
yond October /. but states that he will
probably return to New York on the ter
mination Of his connection with the Shore
ham.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-06
WRAPPED LOAVES URGED.
Educating Public on Dangers Of De
livering Bread Without Coverinp

A letter drafted by the committee on
civics and sanitation of the Housekeep-
ers' Alliance pointing out the dangers
that Turk in the bakers loaf which is de-
fvered unwrapped to consumers is being
distributed to the public today.
Mrs. William G. Stuart in an address
before the league yesterday afternoon de.
scribed the urgent need of a consumers
league in the District. whose purpose it
is to investigate labor and sanitary con.
ditions in places where food and articles
OF clothing and household articles are
manufactured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-06
WILL MEET IN NEW YORK,
National Convention Of Men Repre-
senting Christian Conservation.

New York city has secured another ma
tional meeting Of men that promises to
be one of much importance. Three thou
sand men from all sections of North
America above the Mexican border will
gather in Carnegie Hall April 1924 for
the Christian Conservation Congress. in
which the men and religion forward
movement eliminates.
This is designed to be different from
all other conventions Of men yet held
1t will have before It expert reports from
mine commissions upon the state Of reli-
gion In North America. In this respect
1t is patterned after the Edinburgh Mis-
sionary Conference Of two years ago.
This. 1t Is said, will be the first really
national general Christian congress ever
held by the laymen Of America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-06
ANACOSTIA.

Anacostia Council. No. 49, Junior Order
Of United American Mechanics. enter
tanned the members of tho councils In
the district and number Of visitors at
its meeting last evening in the local
Masonic Hall. There were 800 men pres
emit. Repeated applause greeted the re-
marks Of Representative John L. Burnett
Of Alabama, chairman Of the immigra-
ton committee of the House. who was
the principal speaker Of the evening, and
problem and how 1t affects the American
workingman. Mr.. Burnett favors exclud-
ing the illiterate of other countries from
this country. and asserted that such i'm
migrants tend to lower the standard of
American civilization as well as deprive
the American citizen OF much that is
rightfully his. He urged the need of
early legislation to cover this matter, and
asked the cooperation of the order
throughout the land in securing re-
medal law. Other addresses were made
Of the order in the District Of Columbia
John p. Smallwood, recording secretary
Of Mount Vernon Council: George w.
Hall Of Andrew Jackson Council, A. e.
Johnston OF Mount Vernon Council and
Mr.. Ford Of Remember the Maine Coun-
duet was contributed by Howard Phipps
and Edward Murphy and q solo by How
ard Grimth. several selections were
played by Hawldns' Comb Band. Rev.
Samuel W. Grafiin, pastor Of the Ana
costa Methodist Episcopal Church, pre-
sided and spoke briefly. The committee
in charge was composed of Irving 8.
Hall, chairman: Maurice McGrath, ]. D.
Simpson, W. j. Mitchell and Mr.. Jones.
The Women's Home Missionary Society
Of the Anacostia Methodist Episcopal
Church met last evening at the home of
Mrs. Samuel r. Campbell on Mount View
place.
The dance In Hitchcock hall at the
Government Hospital for the Insane last
evening was well attended, ana the OBJ
jeot for which this gathering il held
that Of providing amusement for the in
mates and employeS-was fully carried
out. Joseph B. Caldwell was In charge
Of the music.
The oficers and teachers Of the Sun
day school department of Emmanuel
Episcopal Church met last evening in
the parish hall on " street to outline
work for the future.
The public school building being erect
ed in Randle Highlands is nearing COM
pletion, and as soon as work is through
Of the construction Is the large roof
which will permit OF holding outdoor
classes. The citizens association will
hold q celebration when 1t is first oc-
cupied.
The local committee Of the men and
religion forward movement is still active
ly engaged In its work. and at present
the committee Of each church Ii max
ing plans for the formation OF an adult
Bible class in each congregation. It is
hoped that through this method church
going will be Increased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-06
Petitions for Absolute Divorce.

by Mrs. Mary Warren Lewis against
Clarence D. Lewis. Tho wife charges
cruelty and misconduct. They were mar
ried December 81, 1902, In Baltimore, Md.
Mrs. Lewis says she was forced to leave
her husband and in January entered into
an agreement by which he was to keep I'D
the payments on their homo at 80 s street
northwest, which Is in their names joint
ly. She tells the court he has threaten
ed to discontinue payments.
Attorneys Douglas, Baker, Rufiin &
Obear appear for the wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-06
GREAT FINANCIAL Center,
PLAN FOR WASHINGTON
G. Grosvenor Dave Would
Have City the Money Mar
ket for the South.

Washington as q financial market for
the south which will put It on a par with
the octopus on Manhattan Island" ID
| the dream Of g. Grosvenor DAVE, man
aging director Of the Southern Commercial
Congress. so he said at the March meet
| ing Of the Columbia Heights Citizens As
! ISOLATION in st. Stephens parish hall last
night. He was discussing washington 8
Interest in the South" pointing out that
he is looking forward to the day when
| this city will be the great municipality
Of the southern section.
To become this great city which he has
| in view Mr.. Dave declared that tho
| business men Of Washington must get
in close touch with those of the south
| ern cities, and II both become vitality In
| terested in the development Of the sec
| ton there can be but one result and tnaf
the upbuilding Of Washington.
At the close Of Mr.. Dawes remar Is ne
was thanked by Judge Bundy, presi-
dent Of the association, and also given g
vote Of thanks.
To Discuss Park Question.
The question of park for Columbia
Heights was called up by Alton B. Carly.
chairman of the committee on parks.
and an agreement was reached to set
aside the April meeting of the association
for a discussion Of the subject. An Of
fetal of the Agricultural Department 10
expected to attend the meeting ana de-
| liver an address on the subject OF parks.
The wives of the members are to De
asked to attend.
The question of offering prizes Of SO.
s. and So for the three most attractive
lawns on the heights during the coming
summer was discussed and 1t was DC
cided to again offer the prizes.
| C. II. Underwood, third vice presi-
dent of the association, expressed the
hope that the organization would lead q
movement to secure a permanent play
! ground for the children OF the heignts'
and with that object in view Mr.. Mat
road near 14th street, which he recently
donated to the children to use Tor q
time as a playground. will be asked to
set q price on the land IN question.
Has Playground in View.
| Judge Bundy said that, playground
may be secured in front 0f the proposed
now Central High School at 18th street
and Florida avenue northwest. On this
site a large grandstand could be erected
and accommodations furnished for about
5000 spectators.
Charles C. Lancaster suggested that
the beauties Of Rock Creek Park should
be brought more directly to the attention
of the people of the city, and that car
lines should be run nearer to the en-
frances, so as to accommodate the pub
| lie.
Mr.. Lancaster introduced a resolution
| appealing to Congress to provide for the
maintenance of Columbia Hospital and
the erection of a new building. He said
this work is being backed by more than
80, 600 women of Washington. and the
| legislators should not for one moment
allow it to be neglected. The resolution
was adopted unanimously.
| James s. Easby-Smith served as tenn
porary secretary of the association In
place of William B. Todd, who is con-
| fined to his home by illness.
Real Estate Investments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-06

left here yesterday aboard the power
launch J. H. Chivell for a hunting trip
Of several days in the lower Potomac
In the vicinity Of Blackistones Island.
Howard Ratcliff has been appointed
engineer Of the Taylor tug d. M. Key and
has entered upon the discharge Of his
duties on the tug, which Ia employed in
towing work about the city.
Capt Vanlandingham, master Of the
Clark schooner Oscar. has returned from
his home in lower Maryland and resumed
command of his vessel, which is under
going repair work at the Alexandria
shipyard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-06
LINCOLN PARK CITIZENS
TO ASK IMPROVEMENTS
Streets, Traction Service and
Car Barn Discussed at
March Meeting.

At the March meeting last evening of
the Lincoln Park Citizens Association a
number Of street improvements for that
locality were discussed. and 1t was de-
ctded to ask the District Commissioners
for the Improvement OF the following
streets, the work to be included in the
schedule for 1913:
That part Of 14th street between North
Carolina and South Carolina avenues;
18th street southeast between B and C
streets; 18th street between East Capitol
and B streets northeast; Kentucky ave-
nue. southeast, between B street and
South Carolina avenue, and Ames place
northeast.
During the discussion Of street improve
mentS to be suggested it was stated that
the District Commissioners did well for
the Lincoln Park section last year, grant
ing practically every request made by the
association, because the organization had
not asked for impossibihties.
Favor Union Car Barn.
The matter of street car extensions and
other points concerning street car service
In the Lincoln Park section was discussed
at length, and the suggestion was offered
by Mr.. Miller that, in view Of the recent
destruction by fire Of the northeast car
barns, union car barn for the East
Capitol street and Mount Pleasant lines
should be built on the Eastern branch.
Such barn. he said. would require only
a short extension. and would, in q few
years, be shown to be a good Investment
The association approved the suggestion
OF MIR. Judd for reducing the nslnper of
stops made by street cars about Lincoln
Park, this suggestion being that stops
should only be made at 1lth and lSth
streets and midway Of the park at the
north and south sides.
The association, 10y unanimous vote
adopted resolution thanking The Sta,.
for the work it has done for the Lincoln
Park section, ana also voted TO thank
the District Commissioners for the i'm
provements that have been made in thai
section.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-06
Wife Sues for Limited Divorce.

AuRuste NJ Fischbach has filed suit
ii, the Supreme Court of the District of
Columbia for limited divorce from
her husband, John Fischbaoh. Mrs.
Fischbaoh states in her petition, filed
through Attorney Mark Stearman. that
they were married May 81. 1910. and
that her husband deserted her in Sep
tember Of the Same year. and that since
that time he has failed to contribute
toward her support. On motion Of the
wife the court has cited the husband to
show cause why he should not be re-
quired to pay alimony to her during the
tendency Of the suit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-06
MUSIC AND SPEECHES
TO ASSIST CLARK BOOM
Friends of the Speaker to Hold
Rally With BIRTHDAY
Party Program.

With band of music engaged speak.
ers from the House and Senate, and prac-
tically all the Clark democrats in the
District to cheer them. the big birth
day party" for Speaker Clark to be held
in Convention Hall tomorrow night, IL
assuming the proportions Of a tremen-
dous political rally. The committee ar
| ranging the affair is giving out word that
the party will be non-partisan. how
ever, since republicans have been invited
to attend. 1t is also announced that the
general public will be more than well
come
The purpose of the enthusiasm, OF
course. is to arouse sentiment In favor
Of sending six instructed Clark delegates
to the Baltimore convention.
Representative Medley to Preside.
The meeting will be called to order by
Fulton r. Gordon, who will introduce
Representative Medley Of New York as
chairman. Speaker Clark will address
the meeting. as will Senator Reed Of Mis-
souri,, Representative Graham of Illinois.
Representative Taggart Of Kansas, Rep
resentative McGillicuddy Of Maine and
Representative Sulzer Of New York.
The vice presidents of the meeting are
Cotter T. Bride, D. A. Edwards, Lorenzo
c. Warfield, John r. Tracy, H. Wyatt,
William 8. Riley, William ]. Dwyer,
Joseph A. Reeves, o. r. Singleton, Mayo
C. Mitchell, A. E. Mclaughlin, John F.
Costello, John Colpoys, Fred Du Bots,
Frank p Morgan, e. A. Newman, Thorn
as ]. Moore, William Nick. Clayton, Frank
]. Wisner, John Ready, Thomas B. Kalb-
fus, DR.. j. E. Robinson, John F. Miller,
]. w. HOdgkins, B. C.. Brown, Thomas
Lecuer John C. Campbell, Walter ].
Costello, J. Fred Kelley. Frank j. Nc
Quade. Robert E. Mattingly, Walter X.
Wills, James E. Dyer. John A. Constan.
tine. Lyman E. Burdine. Charles Dausch
and Michael Coffey.
Press Committee Named.
A press committee has also been ap-
pointed as follows: Mayo C. Mitchell
chairman; Brice Clagett, ]. Lynn Yeagle
Theodore II. Tiller, J. Walter Mitchell
Charles Edwards, Charles r. Mckinley,
Frank P. Morgan, John Boyle. Heston s.
Wiley. D. Hastings McAdams. H B.
Nesbitt. Otto Preager, M. F. Tighe. Than
v. Ranck. Harry L. Dunlap, John CORR
gan, Hal HI. Smith, C. c. Brainerd, Hugh
S. Miller, Fred Starek, Jay F. Durham
Arthur B. Krook, Robert NJ. Gates, Rob.
ert H. Watkins, A. E. Heiss, Francis p.
Gessner, H. E. c. Bryant, N. Foster Muir
ray and J. Fred Essary.