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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-29
CONVENTION FUND GROWS,
Liberal Contributions for Entertain
ing International Congress.

Announcement was made today by Will
liam T. Galliher. president Of the Amer
lean National Bank. as chairman Of the
finance committee of the joint committee
Of the Board OF Trade and the Chamber
of Commerce, that generous responses
are being received to the appeal for sub
scriptions to the ten-thousand-dollar fund
which will be used to entertain delegates
to the fifteenth International Congress or
Hygiene and DemogTaphy and to the an.
nual convention OF the American Public
Health Association, both OF which meet
in the National Capital in September
Expressing his satisfaction at the ready
response OF local men, Mr.. Galliher de.
clared the importance of the forth comina
meetings is beginning to be appreciated
by Washingtonians. At the same time he
called attention to the fact that less than
Ethxaa months remain for the prepa<anpnn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-29
RALEIGH ROOF GARDEN
IS FORMALLY OPENED
Several Hundred Gather
Around Tables Twelve
Stories Above Ground.

| After two postponements because OF
inclement weather on as many succeed.
ing evenings. the new roof garden Of the
Raleigh Hotel last night was given ar
suspicious formal opening. Occasional
clouds still threatened rain, but the hotel
management decided to chance possible
interruption to the festivities, and as
good fortune would have 1t Jupiter
Pluvius ceased his activities and the func-
ton was all that could have been desired
Several hundred Washingtonians were
grouped about the tables on the wide
floor, twelve stories above the ground,
and all Of them joined in the feasting
which inaugurated the National Capital
newest open-air restaurant.
The moon, nearly at its full, alternately
shed its rays upon the scene and vanish
ed from view behind cloud curtains, while
the post Office clock, almost on a level
with the roof garden, and the big arc
lamps In the post Office tower also added
to the illumination. From early evening
until midnight constant stream of men
and handsomely gowned women sought
the cool air and quiet Of the new resort.
Searchlignt Brought Into Play.
An augmented orchestra. placed in a
cupola-like band shell. hung with swing
ing plants. played popular airs and Sc
lections from the operas throughout the
evening. A searchlight. hung in the tower
over the elevators. alternately flashed its
rays over the city and upon the folds Of
Old Glory. floating from a staff above the
band shell.
The roof garden occupies all OF the
space above the newest section of the
Raleigh. construction of which re-
Gently was completed. All around the
edge of the roof is lockwood hedge,
while a Grecian girl statuette pours a
constant stream from her water jar
into the bowl of a fountain. Surround
ing the fountain is a tiny lawn, in the
midst of which is an equally small
sign which warns all to Keep off the
grass" completely equipped kitchen
also is on the roof. The garden will
be open every evening until cold
weather arrives, but admission will be
only by card.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-29
Water in Canned Tomatoes.
-al,forpia Fruit Grower

rom the California Fruit GroWer
The canned goods trade is beginning to
speculate as to what will be the result
II the government ruling with regard to
canned tomatoes The decision reached
by the pure food board some months ago
,orbids the addition OF water and OF any
more of the juice OF the tomato than is
Just necessary to properly process Il. II
o OF course impossible to prepare to-
natoes without some liquid.
1t 10 agreed that the effect which this
new regulation win have win be the
standard OF the pack will be raised by
the elimination OF large percentages OF
Ihne interior Grade cAllAA seconds and on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-29
Shooting on an English Estate.
From Tit-Bits.


A gentleman from London was invited
to go for "a days snipe shooting, in
the country. The invitation was accepted
and the host and guest shouldered guns
and sailed forth in quest OF game
After time a solitary snipe rose, and
promptly fell to tho visitors first bar
rel
The host s face fell also.
I'VE may as well RETURN" he remark
ed, gloomily. ''for that was the only
snipe in the neighborhood.''
The bird had afforded excellent sport to
all his frdenda for six Neella
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-29

standards. and this win probably reduce
the pack somewhat.
by the situation. Only those packers who
have been putting out an inferior article
will be injured by the government ruling.
the trade as q whole will be benefited,
because improvement In the pack is GER
tain to bring about an increase in the
consumption of canned tomatoes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-29
TO TAKE STEPS To FREE
STREAMS Of SEWERAGE
State Board of Health Will
Survey Drainage Areas of
Maryland Towns.

FIRST steps looking to the freeing of
District streams of sewerage from Mary
iano communities that drain into the
ROCK Creek and Anacostia valleys and
toward the Little Falls branch will be
taken this summer when the MARYLAND
state board of health will make a survey
Of the drainage areas surrounding the
communities SO that sewers may be con-
structed to connect them with the Dis
trict's interceptors.
announcement of the intention OF the
board TO make the survey this summer
and OF the formulation of plans by the
commission appointed by Gov. colds
borough of Maryland to Investigate the
drainage problem was made today VIII
nam 8. Curtis has been made chair
man OF the commission and jackson II.
halston vice chairman. 7. Howard Duck
EFT is secretary.
Members Of Commission.
The commission is composed Of repre-
sentatives Of Prince Georges and Mont
gomery counties Md, and OF the Mary
land board of health, the representatives
of the latter being DR.. William II.
Welch, president. and Dr.. Marshall l.
Price. secretary
The plan adopted is a cooperative one
between the members Of the board OF
health and the representatives OF the
two counties. The former will conduct
the sanitary survey, and will report to
the full commission in the fall.
Two subcommittee have been appoint
ed. and these also will report in the fall.
One OF them Will study the question OF
the general disposal OF sewage. The
other will look into the matter OF taxa
ton and investigate how the expense OF
constructing the sewers can best be met.
Will See District omcials.
It is stated that the full commission,
after receiving the various reports and
outlining a definite program Of procedure,
which will be submitted to the iesisia-
ture will take the matter up with District
officials.
The local government has sisnffied that
II VIII be willing to handle the beverage
Of the Maryland communities, provided
1t is delivered to the District interceptors
Asa Z. Phillips. District superintendent
OF sewers. Is interested in the PROPOSE
ton. and. according to a statement by
Chairman Curtis OF the MARYLAND COM
mission. win be called on to cooperate
with the commission
Mr.. Phillips has suggested the innpor-
tance OF some arrangement being made
with the Maryland authorities to prevent
the pollution OF the Districts streams
with sewerage. in several annual reports
TO the District Commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-29

From the Catholic Standard and Times
II see Jack Hanson was married the
other day TO Miss Richley.''
Yes. and I was very sorry to see It."
Sorry? For her sake or his?'
..EoS mine: ! wanted heyfk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-29
Shannon & LuChS,
713 18th St. NV.
- Look for Our Green and White Sign"
Look for Our Green and White Sign

body was brought here today and taken
to her home. The funeral will take
place at 8 o'clock tomorrow afternoon
from the Episcopal che =, near her home,
Rev. DR.. s. A. Wallis IF the Episcopal
Theological Seminary officiating.
Robert S. Barrett, who recently was
elected q member of city council from the
first ward to fill the unexpired term of
the late Hubert Snowden, yesterday aft
ernoon appeared before T.. s.. Greenaway,
clerk of the corporation court, and took
the oath Of Office as a preliminary move
before instituting quo warranto proceed
ings for the seat now held by Urban S.
Lambert.
Property Changes Hands.
In the corporation court today a deed
was placed on record conveying the
Moore foundry property. located at Duke
and Union streets. to the Emerson Engine
Company. 1t is understood that the pur-
chasers will use the building as q ma
chine shop in connection with their plant
Potomac Lodge of Odd Fellows last
night conferred the first degree of the
order on two candidates. 1t also &C
cepted an invitation of Potomac Lodge
to witness the installation Of officers OF
the latter lodge July 3. and to confer the
initiatory degree Of the order on two
candidates for Sarepta Lodge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-29
Impressing the Home Folks

From the Detroit Free Press.
'tGoing away for your vacation this
year?'
mo. Eve decided to stay home and
let the homo merchants see me fash
bankrou for q day or two%
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-29
Will See District Omcials.

Our idea OF a happy marriage IL where
the husband always wants to kiss the
wife when he leaves home and the wife
wants to kiss the husband when he
comes back.-Dallas News.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-29
ALEXANDR|AAF
Receiver Is Named for T0WleS
Schofield Company.
PLANT IS IN WASHINGTON
Bad Financial Condition Alleged.
Engine Leaps Into
Turntable Pit.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, June %. 1912.
In the corporation court today James A.
Norris was appointed receiver for the
Towles Schofield Company. Incorporated
The action was brought by Frederick G.
Cowie. Mr.. Norris furnished a bond OF
5000. According to the decree the re-
ceiver is authorized to take possession OF
all property and assets of the company
This concern Is incorporated under the
laws Of the state Of Virginia with a maxi
mum capital stock OF 10000 divided into
5000 shares Of SO each. Its plant is
located in Washington.
It Is alleged that Frederick G. Cowie
one of the compliments. has advanced
more than $1,000 during the past month
that the concern owes nearly 5000 and
it's outstanding notes amount to $685.
Commencing June 30 they will begin to
fall due, and salaries and wages to July
will amount to $780,
Engine on Rampage.
A big passenger locomotive in the
roundhouse Of the Southern Railway
Company, Henry and Wolfe streets. al
4:3O o'clock this morning went on ram
page and plunged into the turntable pit.
The annual picnic yesterday Of the
Sunday school OF the FIRST Baptist
the day refreshments were served. and
there also was field sports in tho after
noon. The result Of the field events
follow:
Mander, second.
Tweuty-five-yard race for girls over
twelve years-Nellie Peyton, first;
Thelma Ballenger, second
years-Nellie Peyton, first; Mary Nails,
second.
Potato race, for girls-Lydia Ham
mond. first: Nellie Peyton. second.
Standing broad jump for girls-May
Mander, first.
Standing broad jump for girls over
twelve years-Cora Cockrell. first.
Fifty-yard race for boys under twelve
years-Dowell Mansfield. first; Edwin
Pierce, second.
1Oo-yard race for boys over twelve
years-Melvin Zones. first; James Preston.
jr., second
Pole vault--James Rouse, first: James
Preston, jr.. second: Carroll Pierce. jr..
third.
The base ball game between the classes
Of S. W. Pitts and James Williams was
won by Mr.. Pitts class by the score OF
to /.
Irate Husband Jailed.
When Francis Weadon went to his
home at $50 o'clock last night for his
supper he demanded onions. This
vegetable was not on the bill OF fare
and weadon. according to his wife, be-
came very abusive and threw a cup
Of coffee given him on the floor. His
wife had him arrested. and in court
today she told Judge Thompson that
Weadon at times did not properly pro-
vide for her support He was COM
mitted to Jail for sixty days.
Ten boats participated in the initial
run of the Alexandria Motor Boat
Club to Marshall Hall and return last
night Many OF the friends OF the
owners accompanied them on the trip,
returning home shortly before mid
night. A short stop was made at
Marshall Hall.
Mrs. Margaret Smith Dead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-29

British suffragettes are advocating
boycott. For consistencys sake. WHY not
a. girlcott2Chicago NewA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-29
This Home of Sunlight and Ventilation
Is Wonderful Combination of
EVERYTHING A HOME SHOULD BE-"


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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-29
Irate Husband Jailed.
Mrs. Margaret Smith Dead.

Mrs. Margaret Smith, seventy years
old, who lived at Bailsys Cross Roads,
Fairfax county. died yesterday afternoon
at Em@xeucx Hospital. WASHINGTON. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-29
OF the Last % Families
Who Inspected This Home
Is OF THEM PURCHASED.

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best snses
II is
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Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-03-13
JUAREz RACES

Cny EveninE Herald A. r. Leased wlreD
Juaroz. Mexico. March la.--Entries
for tomorrow;
First race. selling. maidens. three
year-oids. six furlOngs: sMabel king,
fRoyal Nettie. 105; Ailsa Paige, Ruth
Esther. Lavender Lass, no; r. l..
Proctor. Lieut.. Sawyer. ii2.
Second race, selling. one mile;
tThistle Rose. SO; First Fashion. s2;
strife. e5 Dottle b., i0i; Charles
Green, Sam Barber, 40.
Third race. selling. six furlongs:
tGranEor Twist. 'lSelsing. iO2; Rose
worth. iO5. Collide, los; Hancock.
spaiding, Pedro, Cameo, Pacifico.
1I0.
Fourth race, selling, Fix furiongs;
Rosey Posey. l0b, Lucille Allen. Ev-
ran, i1o; Rompie. lt2; Metropolitan,
Meddllng Hannah, li3; Light Knight,
tt6; Hex. IFS.
Firth race, selling six furlongs;
tThe Visitor. &c; sGus Hartridgo, SS;
Decesarion. NADIA Mas. 81; Helen
Hawkins. i0g; Making. 1Ot; Hidden
Hand. Annual Interest, Gilbert Rose.
John n. sheehan, i07; Fanouil Hall,
Frank q. Hogan. IFS.
Sixth race, selling, one mile; MY
cenae, 92; Transparent. Bob Farley,
Vaislni, Abound, l06; Kid North, Lit
tie Marchmont. ii0,
Apprentice allowance.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-03-13
MESSENGER KILLS
TWO BANDITS AND
AvERTS ROBBERY
OF TRAIN
Brains One Man With a NAL
let, and Taking His Gun
From Him Shoots the Other
Dead.
NITR0GLYCERINE rs
FOUND ON DEAD MEN

IVY FAentnN Nefnio ~ ". LEASED NtFet
III Paso. Tex. March la.-DavId A.
Tronsdale, Wells Fargo Express mes
senger, killed two men and prevent
ed the robbery OF his express safe
near sanderson, Texas, this morning
about two o'clock Trousdale is mos
scnger on Southern Pacific train No.
which was running west bound be-
hind time.
At Dryden. east of sanderson, two
men clamberod into the locomotive
and In a short time forced the fre-
man TO so back and cut on the ex-
press car while they covered Engineer
Grosh ana forced him to keep going.
stopping a mile ahead OF the train.
they made rush for the express ear
Trousdale was taken unawares and
had NO time to get his rifle. but
grasping a mallet. he Drained the
robber who entered the car hrst
seizlng the dead mans gun. he shot
the second robber aH nc entered the
car. one man was about thirty years
of age. the other a0out forty. Both
are Americans.
book In the pocket OF one OF the
men contained a number OF names OF
men In oklahoma and Kansas and
these We're telegpaphed TO tho officials
lh those states.
The robbers being dead. the engine
was run back and picked up the rest
OF the train and proceeded 10 SAN
derson, where ehe dead men were put
OFT The paasengera rnace up a large
purse and presented AZ 10 the mes
senger. who is a resident Of San AM
tonic, Texas.
SheriH Allen at Sapdorson immedi-
atoly started q hunt ror third man
believed 20 have been a member Of
the gang. The suspect boarded the
train ct Dryden also and disappeared
during the excitement incident 90 the
hold up. II Is believed that he plan
ned 10 Join his comrades IN rohbing
the passengers II the robbery OF the
express car had aeen a success. The
dead robbers had nltroglycerine on
their persons and We're heavily arm
ed
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-03-13
NEUTRALITY LAWS
ARE INADEQUATE
PRESIDENT TELLS
C0NGRESSMEN
Shipment of Arms Across the
Border When Known to Be
for Rebels Should Not Be
Permitted He Says.
MADERO HAS APPEALED
TO WASHINGTON
By EVENING Herald a. p. Leased wire,

CBy Evening uerald A. p. Leased wIrc)
Washington, ID c.. March Ia
President Taft pointed out to mem
hers OF the foreign relations commit
tee and the Texas congressional dele
gates at a conference today that the
neutrality laws of the United States
were not specific enough and Is re.
ported to have said that unless con.
gress enacted new measures Il would
be difficult to preserve peace with
Mexico.
The president appealed to his call
ers 10 help him preserve peace by
preventing neutrality law violations
and suggested that some steps be
taken at once for the enactment Of
more adequate measures
The conference was a result of the
appeal of President Madero that the
United States put into effect a stricter
neutrality IN Texas.
After the conference. the senate
committee on foreign relations held
"a meeting and framed a joint resOlu-
tion which would prohibit the ship
ment of arms from the United States
into any state on the American con.
tinent which Is In a condition OF dis.
order.
The resolution. adopted unanimous
ly In committee, was reported TO the
senate Immediately.
Ambassador Martinez CrespO had
suggested 70 the president that the
present laws were framed when prob
lens such as recently have arisen
were not dreamed Of Mexico. In e.
feet, asked the United States to pre-
vent shipments into the southern re-
public Notwithstanding their consign-
ment as articles of commerce into
points like Juarez. held by the rebels.
such q 9eqaest is In conflict with the
previous attitude of the United States
that II c0uid not Interfere with the
channels Of commerce from one port
OF entry into another
Mexico contends that when arms
are obviously intended for revolution
lists and are certain TO be used against
thu recognized government the duty
Of the United States as neutral
should be more specifically outlined.
Attorney General Wicsersham, Sec
retary stlmsOn, Senators Cullom,
Root, Bacon, Hitchcock and William
Alden Smith OF the foreign relations
committee, and Senator Culberson,
heading the Texas delegation, attend.
ed the conference
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-03-13
MOVEMENT NOW ON
FOR SETTLEMENT
OF WORLD VIDE
COAL STRIKE
Conferences in New York and
London It is Hoped Will
Result in General RestOra.
tion of Peace.
ONE NAN KILLED
IN GERMAN STRIKE

tBy Evening" Heraid A. y. Leesed wirel
New York. N. Y, March IA
joint conference Of anthrhsite work
ers and SOFT coal workers was held
today when the operators presented
their reply to the demands OF the
miners for a 20 per cent increase In
wage an eight hour work day, recog-
milton OF the union and certain con-
ditlons OF labor az the mines. The
conference was executive and was ex-
peoted 20 be followed by the making
public OF the reply OF the operators
and statement o. President White
90 the mlneworkOrs.
With conferences teaay In New
York and London, steps may be taken
which viii lead towards adjustment
Of tho world wide situation which
finds "a million coal miners on strike
in Great Britain. and threatened
strike OF tens OF thousands of hard
and soft coal miners In the United
states
Possibility OF strikes IN this coun-
try already has made itself felt.
Shipments from the bltuniiEous re-
gions 10 the seaboare ere delayed by
bad weather and n ear shortage.
The operators have announced that
the demands would be refased. Both
sides insist that they win "siand pat"
The present working agreement ex-
pires at noon. March 81.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-03-13
NOT MILITANT BUT
INSISTENT AND
PERSISTENT ARE
SUFFRAGETTES
Committee Invades NATIONAL
Capitol Today and Puts Up
Strong Argument for Votes
for Women.
DIR. ANNA SHAW WAS
PRINCIPAL SPEAKER
tBy Eveniag Herald a. .. Lsa-sd wIrsp

NhN Evening Hefnth ~ v. AfenAeo WtFel
Washington. D. c.. March Ia
Woman suffrage leaders invaded the
capitol today and presented their ar
guments to congress in advocacy OF
am amendment TO the constitution 10
enfranchise women Hearings we're
given by q joint committee OF the
women's suffrage committee and iu-
dietary committee Ia the senate aud
by the judiciary committee OF the
house.
Dr. Anna shaw marshaled the suf.
fragette forces at tine senate hearing
Mrs IRidlaw assured the committee
that the women were not militant, but
only "insistent and persistent"
Probably the most determined
speaker was Miss Leonora O'Rielly Of
New York, representing the wage
earners.
1--WE don't want 10 bluff YOU" said
she I'VE want the ballot for our
good We don't get half enough TO
live on and yet we have got 10 keep
decent. You men make the laws 80
that when YOU do wrong you get on,
but when we women do wrong we go
20 the gutter and prisons. We have
heard the tommy rot given MS by leg
lslatures. We know the game. You
men want this nation TO get rich. You
don't know that riches lie In human
lives"
DR. Shaw asked the senate commit
tee TO recommend, in case II did not
report the constitutional amendment,
aa investigation of woman suffrage
In the ststes which had granted IL.
A full attendance OF the house ju-
dietary committee and the propOn-
ents of six different congressional res
olutions giving them votes marked
the house welcome to the auifragettes.
Representatives Raker (CallfOrnia),
I.afferty (Oregonl. Tayl0r lCOlQlndol,
Mondell (WyomIngl, Huokef tCoio-
radol, Oupre CLouisiana) and Berger
(Wisconsinl. authors Of auiiragette
resolution. were there 10 show their
gallantry
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-03-13
ALL new MEXICO'S
DELEGATION TO
Be SEATED
Eight Men Elected at Santa
Fe Convention Will Be Rec
Ognized at Chicago Con-
ventiOm Without Contest.

Especial TELEGRAM 90 sweating neFald)
santa Re. n. NJ. March l3.-That
tho Washington report 10 the effect
that only six OF the eisht delegates
from New Mexico 10 the Republican
National convention, elected at the
state convention here last week
would be seated. is a dream, Is the
statement Of every man here who Is
Informed as to the resolution OF the
Republican National committee under
which these delegates were chosen.
The report has no foundation
Whatever" said National Committee
man solomon Luna this afternoon.
"Undor the resolution we are entitled
90 two delegates FOR each member OF
congress to which the state IL en-
titled. We now have two members
OF congress IN the house, and are en-
tilted 10 two members OF the senate.
This entities us 10 eight delegates
who were chosen and all Of whom
VIII be seated without question. The
new appOrtionmeut he's nothing what
ever 20 do with the ease"