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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-21
FISHER GIVEN BOOM
FOR THE PRESIDENCY
Secretary Of Interior Called Loglcal
Candidate by LATE Pence
of Iowa.

Secretary Fisher of the Interior De-
partment. as the logical candidate for
the presidency, was the boom launched
nv Iafe Pence of Iowa, addressing the
washington Alumni Chapter, Sigma Chi
Fraternity. at the twenty-third annual
banouet last night at the Chevy Chase
Club.
The passing of Incorporate habits from
Greek letter fraternity assemblies was
ncted by Hamilton Douglas. who declared
that the fraternities have become recog-
nized by college faculties as an influence
for good and important factors in schol-
arship.
Other speakers were j. Holdsworth
Gordon. Carl A. Mapes and DR.. Robert
l.. Farnham, who narrated the fraternity
history. Edwin J. Mckee was toast
master.
The committee of Sigma Chi. which ar
ranged the banquet, was composed Of
Hurst Handy. DR.. Robert Farnham. Nor
Ven Thompson, Paul Freeman, Harry
Meyer and Harry I. Frost.
Among those present were A. J. Nc
Kelway. w w. Bride. Philip Walker.
Clark. Irving Saum. e. H: Handy. J.
Thompson. James II. Donovan, T. w.
McReyn olds. r. NJ. Packard, j. F. Barnes,
George A. Weaver. DR.. F. L. Biscoe. DR..
Robert Farnham. Fl. X. Acker, L. w.
MYERS, Henry w. Zeh H. B. MacCawley.
J. c. Halls. f. J. McMullin. Stanford
Briggs. Fletcher Tilton, F. A. Howard,
breckenridge c. Rust, G. Sydney HIN.
III. Russell Van Gunten. w. *. Wood.
man, II. II. Saum, B. \. Beamau. +. e.
Scott. =. a. Galleher Carl A. Mapea. =.
s Waite. Z. l.. Ioudon, II. r. Frost. II
II. W. Moffett, Robert T. Daniel, q. NJ.
Crother. DR.. J. c. Bloodgood. Daniel NJ.
Dalzell. Paul Freeman, Ridgley q. Hunt,
Lewis w. Weaver, CLYDE b. Weikert. +.
NJ Harrison, Byron Morse Hamilton
NJ Brice Clagett, Harry T. Meyer. III
l.. Riggles. Col. D.. II. Ransdell and John
D. Thomas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-21
HOBSON WANTS CHARGES
OF CQWARD|CE PROBED
Presents Resolution to House
.. Asking for Investigation
by a Committee.

Representative Hobson of Alabama
today demanded an investigation of
the charges made against him on the
floor of the House by Representatives
Hay and Fitzgerald last Saturday.
when Hobson. who was absent, was
accused of having acted in 'cowardly
manner" in inserting in the Record re-
marks derogatory to Hay which he had
not made on the floor.
Hobson presented resolution proVid-
ing the appointment Of committee or
five members to investigate ''an matters
of controversy or complaint between the
two members In question.
Introducing the resolution, representa-
tive Hobson said:
His Reputation Assaulted.
Before the people Of America, and
before my colleagues Of this House, my
honor and reputation as a representative
and as a man have been grievously as
saulted on the floor of this House, in my
absence I beg that the facts in the case
and the question involved may be deter
mined without delay, and I request unant-
nous consent for the immediate consid-
Grafton of this resolution.
The resolution recites the remarks of
Representative Hay, and said that lit
had been freely reported in the press
of the country that a member of the
House accused a second member on the
floor Of cowardice in connection with
his conduct as a representative.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-21

creased attachment to the Constitution
with all its safeguards, renew devotion
to- the Tag with its forty EIGHT In
stead Of thirteen stars, to the end that
we may confidently expect the con.
ttnued prosperity of the country and
the expanding welfare of the people.
Office Chorus Supplies Music.
This is the eighth year the government
printing office chorus has been in exist
ence. its sole purpose to conduct patriotic
services at the big building on national
holidays. Director Lineback is the orig
inal organizer of the chorus, and has had
continual charge of It,
The members of the chorus are: Misses
Kate NJ. Ellis. l.. Ransdell, NJ. Walsh. M.
F. Wooster. NJ. c. Morrell. NJ. Geisender-
fer, F. l.. Miller. E. Donneberg. E. Mid
dleton, Bessie Sweet. G: c. Jenkins, Mrs.
j. l.. Thornton, Mrs. c. B. Hollinger, Mrs.
NJ. B. Wilson, Mrs. E. F.. Perry, Messrs.
]. r. Purvis. F. Morrison. ]. l.. Holland.
C. w. Birdwell. l.. Il. Fete. c. c. Covert,
James Montgomery, C. F. Sullivan. H. j.
Redfeld, Cyrus Cook. c. ]. Brantley, l..
L. Neal, G. r. Merriam, c. w. Ruhl. NJ.
P. Connolly. J. 1. Keefer. L. c. Johnson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-21
To Ratify Wireless Treaty.

BY unanimous vote the Senate commit
tee on foreign relations today agreed TO
authorize a favorable report on the wire
less telegraph treaty. The treaty will be
reported to the Senate Immediately and.
it is believed. will be ratified in time 10
permit the representation OF this country
at the international wireless confer
ence to be held next summer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-21
Land Offered for Maneuver Camp,

The bill introduced by Representative
Byrne of Tennessee, urging the accept
ance by the government Of 5000 acres Of
land near Tuilahoma, Tenn, for the es-
tablishment of a maneuver camp, was
urged before the House committee on
military affairs today by Adjt. Gen. Ma
loney of Tennessee, Representative Hous-
ton and Mr. Byrne. All of the land has
been donated. II the government accepts
the gift II is proposed to establish a ma
troops from Tennessee, Kentucky. Mis-
sissippi. Alabama, Georgia. Florida and
South Carolina.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-21
Declaration Against War.

TT does seem." he continued. that civ
ilized nations should by this time be able
to determine upon way whereby the
tremendous waste. destruction and suf-
ferings arising from armed conflict might
be avoided.
ut costs us over 5000. 600 per annum
to maintain our military establishment.
We spend over $16O. Coz, 600 a year in PEN
sions. In round figures 500. O00.OOO must
be exacted as a toll on the industries and
necessities of the people every year for
preparation for and consequences Of war.
from the standpoint Of unnecessary
burdens. to say nothing of cities
sacked. homes destroyed and men
butchered,' it Is inexcusable that half
way reasonable people, composing or
ganized governments. should not by
this stage of the worlds history have
devised a method of making peaceabie
adjustments of all international con-
troversies and differences
Let us hope for some such consum-
nation. AS we pledge ourselves. In
memory Of the father of his country,
to renewed love for. the principles upon
which our government is founded,. in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-21
Bodies to Be Brought Home.

Final arrangements have been complete
ed by the State Department for bringing
home the bodies OF Leroy Cannon OF
Harrisburg, Pa, and Leonard G. Groce
of Galveston. Tex. executed in the 1879
revolution In Nicaragua. The bodies are
expected to arrive at New Orleans within
few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-21
TOY PISTOL FATAL.
Firm That Sold It Held Responsible
for BOYS Death.

MADISON, Wis, February 21-A whole
sale fireworks concern of Milwaukee was
held responsible by the Wisconsin SUI
preme court yesterday for the death Of q
boy who purchased a toy pistol sold to a
retailer by the wholesale house. The boy
later contracted tetanus and died.
The sale of the pistol was alleged to be
in violation of the state law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-21
Club in East Liverpool.

An enthusiastic club has been formed in
East Liverpool, Ohio. its members con-
sisting of workingmen and manufactur
ers.
The President has accepted the invita-
ton Of Seth Low. president Of the Ma
tional Civic Federation, to be present at
the opening meeting of the federation in
Washington. Tuesday. March .. In the
hall of the Bureau of American Republics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-21
Photographic
Engagements.

On account of the thou
sands of orders that were
taken for Photographic en-
Judgements for Star read
ers, there has been some
delay in submitting proofs
and obtaining the finished
pictures.
The J. w. Holloway
Co. are using every effort
to finish each case and
due notice will be sent to
each subscriber as fast as
the proofs are ready or
the engagements are fin
ished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-21
Elevated Trains Collide.

NEW YORK, February 81. - Two 9th
avenue elevated trains came together
with great force today at the curve in
the line at I'D street. The wreckage
caught fire almost Immediately, blocking
the line for two hours. But one pas
senger. woman, was injured. II was
reported. Misunderstanding OF signals is
blamed for the crash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-21
COL. LORENZO A. DODGE DEAD.
Correspondent, Civil War Veteran
and Soldier of Fortune.

WORCESTER. Mass, February 21.-Col.
Lorenzo Arthur Dodge. newspaper war
correspondent. civil war veteran and
soldier of fortune, is dead at the age of
sixtyseven years. He was born at sea
and for time lived with his parents in
Vermont but ran away and became
newsboy in New York.
In 1StS he went TO Cuba as war cor
respondent of the New York Herald was
arrested and imprisoned in Moro Castle
lie also was correspondent for the New
York Herald in the Franco Prussion war
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-21
Provides for New Railways.

VICTORIA. Il. c.. February 21.--The
British Columbia government intro
duced in parliament yesterday a. bill
which will aid in the construction Of
795 miles Of new railroads and ex-
tensions costing more than $40 900 900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-21
Secretary Stimson's Statement.

In lis letter 10 the Speaker today Sec
retaTy Stimson states that the papers
which he submitted to the House July 6
last Mere then believed by me to be the
only papers called for by the resolution
above mentioned" p,
1t has now come 10 my attention. -
said the Secretary. that among ahe pa
perS left by Gen. Bell upon his retire
ment as chief OF staff in April. 1910, and
not placed upon files. there We're certain
documents which come within the terms
of the resolution.
II have directed these documents to be
placed upon the files and transmit copies
thereof herewith
1t is stated at the War Department that
the so-called lost papers never passed
through the office of the adjutant general.
The necessity for such transmission in
the regular course of business. aDpar-
emily was overlooked by Gen. Bell in the
preparations for his departure for the
Philippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-21
List of Music Makers.

Techs" orchestra is composed of Lee
Crandall, director: John H. Phillips. con-
cert master: Charles r. Appel. jr. Reuben
Schmich. Clay c. Holmes, violins: Ar
mold V. Stuberauch. jr. Salvatore Car
rioto and Roy l.. Jackson, ciarinc.s; -Ad-
olph A. DAILY, Miss Mabel 4. Ernest and
Philip G. Wrightman comets: j. Blynn
Weldon and Frank S. Cheney. trombones;
Harry B. White, drums; Franklin j. Jack
son. piano.
The committee in charge was composed
of Row c. Clafiin, Olive w. Dennis, Alex
ander B. Many, Nelson II. Mckernan. J..
Ernest Smith, Joseph b. Wilson, George
HI. Wells and S. Theodore Howard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-21
Knew He Had Copies.

The fact that Gen. Bliss had copies OF
this correspondence in his possession and
that the committee was aware Of the
fact explains the apparent indifference
of Chairman Helm and his colleagues to
the non-production Of the papers by the
War Department.
Since the announcement from the de-
partment Yesterday that the missing pa
pers had been found some members of
the committee have expressed the opin-
ion that the department was smoked out
and that the originals of the documents
never would have been obtained had not
IL become known that the committee
would be supplied with copies by Gen.
Bliss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-21

The directors have selected October 10
-, ~ and - as the dates for the next
Frederick, Nil. fair. II follows the Ha-
cerstown exhibition, and will he the last
fair on the,eastern circuit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-21
missing" Ray Papers Sent
to Speaker of the House

Secretary of War Stimson today sent to
the Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives the missing papers in the case of
Mai Ray of the army pay depart
ment. 1t appears that these papers refer
III detail TO matters already treated In
the documents sent to Congress last July
III answer to a resolution of the House
of Representatives. and refer entirely to
questions of accounts and the conditions
under which Maj. Ray secured his leave
II absence.
The papers were originally on file in the
Philippines and We're brought to Wash
incton 10y cable order of Gen. Bell, when
the latter was chief of staff. AS there was
a hiatus in the Office of chief of stan
letween the period OF Gen Bells transfer
10 the Philippines and Gen. Woods as
sumption of the office. by reason of the
I,ttter's mission To Argentina, these par
III ular papers were placed in the custody
OF one Of the bureaus in the War Depart
ruent along with lot of other papers.
pe-sonal and official. belonging to Gen
Fell. and were never opened, or, IN fact.
discovered until last SUNDAY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-21

For the first time since the insurgent
republicans broke away from the regulars
in the fight on the petroleum duty in the
Payne tariff bill in 1862 the republicans
of the House today presented practically
a solid front against the passage of a
tariff revision bill.
All insurgents voted with the regular
republican forces against the Underwood
chemical tariff. which was passed, how
ever. by a vote of IT'S to 127.
The insurgents opposed the measure on
the ground that it was a revision up
ward instead Of downward
This bill has no support from the in
dependent voters In the House, because
1t is a rank case of upward revision, -
said Representative Victor Murdoch of
Kansas, a leader of the insurgents. 1T
would take scores of articles from the
free list and put duties upon them. 1t is
indefensible.'
Representative Theron Akin of New
York. who was elected to Congress as
an Independent republican, voted for
the measure. as did also Mr.. Hanna of
North Dakota. regular republican.
Representative Berger of Wisconsin,
socialist, voted against it. All demo-
cratic members of the House voted for
the bill.
Senate Coalition Only Hope.
With the passage of the bill another
democratic tariff measure is added to
the Senate calendar.
TheFsteel btll is pending in the Sen
ate, where only q coalition Of pro-
gressive republicans and the democrats
can pass it.
The intention of the Senate finance
committee, whose hearings on the
House steel tariff bill are now draw
ing to close. is to grant ample hear
ings to all parties interested in the
tariff bills sent over from the House.
The hearings on the steel bill probably
will be concluded by the end of this
month. being continued today with the
testimony Of representatives of lead
interests.
The republican members of the Senate
finance committee have had but one con-
ference. They have not definitely outlined
their tariff program. but it is believed the
debate on the steel and the other revision
masures will be protracted The illness of
Senator La Toilette has interfered Sc
riously with the formulation of policy by
the progressive republican senator's, who
hold the balance Of power. and so far
there have been no real overtures be-
tween them and the democratic leaders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-21
EACH CLAIMS RIGHT
Two House Committees Want
to Probe War Department.
FRICTION OVER POWERS
Military Committee and Committee
on Expenditures at Odds.
RESULT OF THE RAY SCANDAL
Resolution Calling for Papers Favor
ably Reported by First
Named Committee.

Two House committees are now fighting
for the right to go through the War De-
Iartment with a searchlight- Up TO now
the committee on expenditures IN the
War Department., of which Helm oil Ken
lucky. is chairman. has had all the glory
in connection with its ventilation or the
Ray scandal. and has arranged for a SEN
sational inquiry into this and the AIMS
worth Wood feud, with Theodore Roose-
velt Charles +. Taft. the President s
brother. an a dozen or more high OIL
GERS Of the army as witnesses
Today the committee on military. at
fairs. Of which Representative Hay or
Virginia is chairman, favorably reported
the resolution introduced by Represent
alive Watkins of Louisiana, calling upon
the Secretary of War for all the papers
and records in connection with the recent
summary removal of Gen. Fred G. Aims
worth from his post as adjutant general
Friction Between Committees.
The Hay committee was stirred to ac-
ton on the Watkins resolution by the de-
termination of the Helm committee to
extend it's activities. after the conclu-
sion of the Ray case, to cover the long
standing line and staff feud and every
other associated condition. which. 1t is
claimed, operates to impair the efficiency
Of the military organization. Consider
able friction already has developed be-
tween the two committees and more is In
prospect. The right of the Helm COM
mittee to exclusive jurisdiction over the
Ray case is grudgingly conceded by the
military affairs members, who, however,
insist that theirs is the only authority
10 inquire into the ruction that resulted
in Gen. Ainsworth's removal.
1t was learned today that Gen. Tasker
II. Bliss is the high officer Of the army
who, seeing trouble ahead" was care
ful enough to make copies Of that por-
ton of the correspondence in the RaS
case with which ne had anything to DO
I'm his official capacity while stationed
at the War Department in 1909. and
which was recently reported as miss
ing" Gen. Bliss. who is stationed at
Fort Totten, N Y. at present. will APP
pear before the committee Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-21
SCENES IN FIRE-SWEPT HOUSTON.

BUSINESS CENTER OF HOUSTON.
(D SHOWS WHERE FIRE STARTED.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-21
FACES TWO DANGERS
Senator Fletcher Outlines
Dangers to Republic.
MAKES ADDRESS At G. P. O..
When Citizen Neglects Duty and
Corruption Rules Elections.
LAUDS FREE INSTITUTIONS
Ceremonies Today in Celebration Of
Washington's Birthday-Print-
ers' Annual Custom.

"A representative democracy like ours
must face two real dangers, to wit, when
the citizen neglects his duty and does not
participate in elections, or when elections
are not kept free from bribery and from
intimidation said Senator Duncan L.
Fletcher of Florida, orator at the annual
ceremonies in commemoration of Wash
ingtons birthday. in the government
printing Office at noon today.
1--WE must have good citizens he said.
'if we mean to have q good country.
We must have patriotic, active, interested
citizens If we are to transmit the govern
ment in its complete beneficence. All this
makes for human efficiency, which must
ultimately be the basis of national
strength
Director Donnelly presided over the
ceremonies, which were held from plat
form erected on the main stairway be-
tween the sixth and seventh floors. EN-
ployes of the government printing office
gathered on these two floors, contributing
to the expenses Of the occasion by drop
ping coins in a passed hat or cigar box.
The singing of the chorus Of thirty-five
voices. under the direction of BENJAMIN
\. Lineback. accompanied by E. K. Shil-
ling on the piano. was the feature OF the
program. washington Beloved by de
Koven; The Flower of Freedom Nal
titz; Columbia Beloved "Donizetti. and
America Smith, were the choruses
sung. Mr.. Shilling played a piano solo.
'POlOnaise Militaire," Chopin.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11

linen or Bingham. 1t would be dupli'
Gated In sheer white linen with bOr'
der of pale pink, blue or violet linen.
The fringed jabOt Is OF white
mousseline de sole. It Is made double.
with the top section four Inches
shorter than the lower. Broad seal
lops buttonholed with black SILK
thread finish the edges. A narrow
fringe of black silk falls from tho
scallops, completing the artistic ef'
feet of this graceful bit Of neckwear.
There is absolutely no need for any
woman to pay the fabulous price
asked for attractive neckwear at the
shops. Make your own and 10 THOR
oughly satisfied.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11
Wells ARE OF MANY KINDS
Fringed style 10 to Be Worn, Pr'nei'
paIiy on Account OF lts Newness-
Other Dainty Designs.

1t Is not probable that great many
women will care to wear fringed wells.
but their newness and uniqueness will
very likely appeal to the woman In
search OF something different. In the
same class come wells with the design
omitted where the veil fits over the
face-and this at least has a certain
common sense point to commend It.
for It is surely less trying to the
eyes.
The very filmy. cobwcbby meshed
wells seem quite springlike, and these
are usually quite becoming. The fine.
closely woven ones are very pretty.
Sometimes they have chenille dots to
vary the monotony Of the weaves and
the dot may be tiny, pinlike affair
or one the size of your little finger
nail.
Black lace wells with flower designs
are very dainty. The background IL
usually quite filmy and sheer, with
the floral design standing out more
boldly. Filet lace wells are also new
and fashionable.
And did you know that you could
/ Judge the becomingness of a veil by
trying the meshes over your arm, JUS
above the wrist?
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11
WHITE YELLED OVER BLACK
Smart Milliners Give Distinctive
Touch to Their Productions by
Simple Arrangement.

White malinc yelled with black ma
line has lately been seen on many or
tho creations of smart milliners. two
immense outstanding loops of the ma
terial being an Indispensable part OF
the decorations of any hat on which It
appears. Rhinestones are frequently
used with It and are extremely ehec.
tive with the sombre tone produced
by the black over white. One hat Is
made entirely Of the maline and 10
trimmed only with the two big loops
and a string Of large rhinestones
around the crown. Another model 10
a tiny bowl Of stretched black satin.
which IL wound about she edge With
folds Of maline and adorned at the
back with the two big loops. The
folds that surround the hat are held ct
two points BY big rings OF rhinestones'
Brown maline over white 10 also SEEN
having been used on ono large hat
with . crown Of dark brown velvet
and q brim Of gold lace. voluminoua
twisted folds Of the maline encircls
the crown and two loops Of proper
lions to suit those Of the hat cast
their shadow over It.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-11
Evening Mvne.

Evening Mute.
A distinct novelty Of the present
season 10 the evening mum.
The success Of the muR % An %.
compartment OF the evening toilette 10
partly due to the fact that gloves are
not considered ~ indispensable %
formerly.
Charmingly pretty are the new full
dress NUTS and Of . decidedly more
frivolous appearance than those In
tended to brave the elements.
Chiffon and mousseline de sole com
pose some fetching models.
Evening NUTS are nearly always &C.
companied by a scarf to match.
Some women have set to wear
with each evening costume, while 9th
ers have them made Of combined ma
terials so that one set will agree with
several frOcks.
Strips of such precious furs az chin
chilla, sable and ermine, separated BY
strands Of silver or gold lace. make
luxurious evening scarf and mum sets