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Evening star., 1912-11-24
PLAN LADIES' SOCIAL SESSION.
Unique Function to Be Held at Elks'
Temple Tuesday Evening.

Arrangements have been completed for
the ladies' social session of Washington
Lodge of EIks, to be held at the Elks'
Club Tuesday evening. Henry Hull,
chairman of the committee in charge of
the unique ceremonial had meeting OF
the heads of various subcommittee last
night. An extensive program of enter
tainment, starting at o'clock, culminat-
ing in the giving of the Elks' II o'clock
toast has been arranged. Dancing will
then be in order.
The number of guests at the function
has been limited to 500. and this number
already has been invited. 1t will be an
Elk function in every sense. Members
of the order will prepare the food for
the diners, and other members of the
lodge will serve 1t. James A. Farrell
will be the captain Of the waiter
Crew. and his 'garcons' will be Al
Huber. A. w. Girard. f. Van Vleet, r.
II. Kraemer, w. Dawson, A. Davis. W.
Haslett. r. A. Collins, D. Fowler, J.
William Madigan. w. J. Bacon, Robert
Johnson, j. Richards, A. Holander, T..
Mitchell John Hogan. A. Buckman. {.
F. Hermann. f. A. Hermann. d. Ull-
man. D. j. Sullivan, ]. j. Allen, II. Lewis.
w. A. Carson, Leo Zwissler, P. Ladner.
T. Keliher, j. Carpenter. J. M. Becker,
sr., ]. NJ Becker. jr., +. A. Franey. Err
nest Humphrey, r. Costello. T.. Adams l..
Hartig, j. Keefe, j. II. Moffett, Samuel
Richards, Walter ]. Tharp. NJ. Roth. I.
Rresnahan, T.. G. Schafer, John Meehan,
Fred Potts. w. Brown, G. Ripley and
Thomas McQuade.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
Skin Trouble
Burned & ltChGd
Little Blisters Formed on Ankle.
Raw Red and Infiamed. Swell
ed Badly, Could not Wear
Shoe. Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment Cured.

Sharps VA scratch with the finger on
my ankle caused the trouble After the skin
was scratched of. just small place then little
bllsters formed around it. which made quite
large sore. The sore was raw and the skin
red and very much infamed. Ii caused the
ankle and foot 10 swell very badly Ii eontin-
ued TO spread and became very hurtful so at
times could not sleep. 1t would burn and itch
SO, but tender ] was afraid 10 scratch 1t
hurt / could not my shoe. tried
many remedies and also washes but all proved
until / was recommended TO try the Cuticura
Soap and Ointment for healing the skin I
purchased box of Cuticura Ointment and a
cake OF Cuticura Soap. and when | had used
two boxes of Cuticura Ointment with the Cuti-
cura Soap it made permanent and has
no. been sore since" (Signedl Mrs. Addie L..
Phillips, Dec. so. 1911.
IL you wish a skin clear OF pinples. black
heads and other annoying eruptions. hands soft
and white. hair live aud glossy and scalp free
FROM dandruf and itching, begin today the reg
ular use of Cutieura Soap for the toilet. bath
and shampoo. assisted by an occasional light
application of Cuticura Ointment. No other
method is agreeable. economical and so
often effective. Cuticura Soap (25e} and Cuti-
eura Ointment (50cl sold everywhere. Lib
ersI sample OF each mailed free. with 81 D.
skin Book Address post card ''Cuticura. Dept
r. Boston
EyTender- men should use Cutieura
Soap Shaving Stick 25c. Sample free.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
RAND CONCERT TOMORROW.
ANNUAL CAMP FIRE PLANS.
Harden Camps Program for Next
Wednesday Evening.

Richard ]. Harden Camp. No. ., United
Spanish War Veterans, will hold its an
nuai camp fire next Wednesday night
November -, at Eagles Hall, 9th and r
streets northwest This is one of the I'M
portant annual events of the veterans OF
the Spanish war. and preparations are
being made to entertain at least 400 per-
sons. Department Commander Jere COS
tello and members of his staff will be
present and an invitation has been ex-
tended to the department commander OF
the G A r. and staff.
A program of addresses, readings and
musical numbers has been prepared. De-
partment Commander Costello will speak
on "Our Organization" Arthur NJ. Bug
den will contribute a monologue, and the
Collegiate Quartet. composed of Ray
lnond Tompkins, r. Edward Hall, Her.
bert H. Warner and Edison b. Browne,
will sing The committee in charge OF
The entertainment is composed of Com
rades Alex McKelvey, chairman; j. j.
Harvey. secretary; Benjamin l.. Tubman
Daniel V. Chisholm, w. A. Downing, Z.
f. Monnnger, ]. A. Gallagher, E. E.
Dickey, Albert Kulle and w. |. kenner.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
AUTOS FIGURE IN CRASHES.
Machines Damaged in Collisions in
Several Sections of CITY.

The north side Of Pennsylvania avenue
northwest at 18th street was obstructed
several minutes yesterday afternoon while
Policeman Dierkopf investigated a collis-
ion between an automobile and a bicycle
James F. Curtis of Ills II street north
west was the occupant of the automo-
bile, and John f. Boswell of 3J7 NJ street
southwest was the rider of the damaged
bicycle. He was not hurt.
Two automobiles and a street car fig
ured in an accident yesterday afternoon
on II street northwest between 14th and
18th streets. A car struck the automo-
bile of II. ]. Sears of 1413 III street and
hurled it against a machine owned by DIR.
w. w. Stewart. The latter automobile
was slightly damaged.
Automobiles owned by w. Z. Baldwin,
1920 Jackson street northeast, and J. ID.
Mccoy of 407 1919 street northwest col
lided yesterday afternoon at the inter-
section of 9Th and / streets northwest.
Both machines We're damaged, but their
occupants escaped injury.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
ABOLISH THE ALLEYS
AS DWELLING PLACES
Pamphlet in Interest of Better
Sanitation in Washington
Makes Suggestions.

Change the alley into minor street,
or compel it's abandonment as dwelling
place if if contains only few houses
convert it into a public park or play
ground.
These are the methods suggested to
effect permanent improvement of insani-
tary and immoral conditions in the
crowded alleys Of Washington, set
forth in a monograph on the subject by
Grace Vawter Bicknell, and published
by the committee on housing of the
womans welfare department, National
Civic Federation.
Little Change in Alleys.
For the past five years, declares this
pamphlet, little change has occurred in
the alleys. The health department, handi-
capped by small appropriation, has
done what it could to improve sanitary
conditions. A number of buildings have
been demolished through condemnation.
The clean city campaign. originated by
The Star. in the spring of this year, re-
suited in changed conditions in many
alleys The needs of the people have
been looked after better than ever be-
fore by charitable agencies Many
energies directed to bettering OF condl-
tions are enumerated.
The program for work on alley condi-
tions, 1928, is set forth Ministers are
to be asked to speak upon alley condl-
tons Sunday, December /: material is
to be submitted to them for preparing
fhaca
Evening star., 1912-11-24
ALTERATIONS ON LAUNCH.
Government Inspection Craft Will
Have Different Pilot House.

To better fit her for her special work,
the launch Tarragon, the vessel used by
the government in inspecting launches
and other craft on Chesapeake bay and
it's tributaries, to see if they are COM
plying with government regulation, is to
have changes made this winter in the
construction Of her house Bids have
been asked for the construction of a
raised pilot house on the launch, and a
heating plant may be installed, to make
the boat available for cruising in cold
weather.
The Tarragon was purchased by the
government last spring. soon after the
drowning of two girls in a launch acci-
dent on the river below this city 1t was
understood that she would pay the Po-
tomac a visit in the past summer and
would LOOK over the pleasure Graf here
but as yeti she has failed to put in an
appearance, and has confined her opera
tions mainly, it is stated, to Maryland
waters. She will probably visit this port
in the spring. A. Lincoln Dryden, formerly
collector of customs at Crisfeld, Nd, is
in command of the Tarragon.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
Sunken Lighter to Be Repaired.

With a big syphon aboard the tug Ca
milla left here Friday night for a point
near Blackistones Island to pump out
a sunken lighter belonging 10 one of the
local sand dredging concerns. A big
hole was found in the bottom of the light
er after it was raised and to make re-
pairs it had ito be put on the shore.
When the lighter sank it was loaded with
gravel, which had to be removed by a
steam holster, taken from this city for
the purpose, before the boat could be
brought to the surface. 1t was expected
that temporary repairs to the lighter
would be completed yesterday afternoon
and the Camilla will start for this city
with it. Permanent repairs will be made
here.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
OYSTER SUPPLY IS GOOD.
Many Varieties Obtainable at 45
Cents a Bushel and More.

There is an ample supply of oysters
from beds in the lower Potomac, as well
as from those in the Chesapeake, aboard
the fleet of power boats and sailing craft
lying at the wharf market, so that those
who visit the wharf for their Sunday
supply will not be disappointed.
Good Potomac stock will be found SELL
ing at from 40 to 30 cents per bushel, and
from this price the figures go upward to
70 and So cents per bushel for bay stock.
and the best oysters on the market can
be bought for 81 per bushel.
The cool weather has caused big inn
proyement in the quality of the oysters
being brought to this market. and those
coming now are particularly fine.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
ABOLITION OF POVERTY
Will Be Topic at Associated Chari
ties Meeting.

The annual meeting Of the Associated
Charities will be held at Rauscher's Tues
day evening, December 5. at o'clock.
The principal speakers will be Miss Julia
c. Lathrop, chief Of the federal children s
bureau, and DR.. Jacob H. Hollander,
professor of political economy, Johns
Hopkins University. The general topic
will be 'The Abolition of Poverty"
DR.. Hollander is an economist of inter-
national reputation. He was sent as a
special commissioner to Santo Domingo
under. President Roosevelt to reorganiZe
the finances of that republic, and has
also represented the United States in
other important fiscal missions.
This will be the first public appearance
of Miss Lathrop in Washington since her
appointment as chief of the federal chill
dren's bureau. 1t is probable she will
approach the question of the prevention
Of poverty from the point of view of the
child as our greatest national asset.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
TO FURTHER BEAUT|FY
THE UNION STATION
F!orty-Six Statues to Be
Placed Above Columns in
Main Waiting Room.

Union station, on the facade of which
the last of the six colossal allegorical
figures has just been placed, is to be still
further beautified, according to an an
nouncement made last evening.
Forty-six statues, designed by Louis
Saint-Gaudens, the son and pupil Of Amer
ica's most famous sculptor, are to be set
on the places above the columns in the
main waiting room. The characters por-
trayed are those of famous warriors and
generals in history. No cotemporaneous
subjects have been used by the sculptor.
Although the plans of the architects
Originally provided for the filing of these
spaces above the columns with statues,
the carrying out of the intention was de-
layed for long time, as there was some
doubt on the part of the Bunrham COM
pany of Chicago, the architects, and the
railroad officials as to whether or not the
figures if placed in position would in
reality prove an adornment to the station.
Models were set up and the effect
studied, with the result that it has been
decided to go ahead with the original
plan
Ready by December Is.
The last of the statues will be COM
pleted by December 10, and they will be
placed in position shortly after the first
of the year. They are to be little larger
than life size. and will be made of cast
terra Gotta, in imitation of granite, to
harmonize with the general interior of the
station.
The last of the colossal figures was
placed in position on the outside front of
the station yesterday Artists, architects
and others having a knowledge of such
subjects declare that these figures add
greatly to the beauty of the station.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
Ready by December Is.
WINS PRIZE ON GUESSING.
Miss Jacobs of This City in Contest
in New York.

Miss Flora B. Jacobs of 1924 T street
northwest was one of the prize winners in
a guessing contest held as feature of
a typewritng contest in New York last
week. The contest, which was a part of
the annual business show in New York,
was between eight of the worlds cham
pion typewriter operators, all using the
same machine, writing steadily for eight
hours, in thirty-minute re.ays. A series
of prizes tdtaling $3.50 was offered by the
Underwood Typewriting Company to per-
sons estimating most closely the total
number of words written in that time.
Miss Jacobs estimated 1914 words,
sharing second honors with Cincinnati
man guessing the same number, the total
number being 80, 945 words.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
MICHIGAN SOCIETY MEETS.
Interesting Musical Program Fol
lowed by a Dance.

Members of the Michigan Society of
Washington gathered at Pythian Temple
last night at their fortnightly meeting.
Capt l.. f. Gridley told some anecdotes
of the civil war, in which Wolverines
figured. There were vocal solos by Miss
Mollie Swing and Miss Louise Allen. John
A. Mclean gave several violin solos, with
Miss Gertrude McRea as accompanist
Following the musical program dance
was held and refreshments were served
Evening star., 1912-11-24
CRESCENT CLUB GIVES DANCE.
Event Is First of Series of Five to
Re Held This Winter

The Crescent Club gave the first of a
series of five dances, to be conducted
this winter in the ballroom of the
Raleigh Hotel, last night, about fifty
couples being present.
The committee having last nights
dance in charge was composed of J.
W. McKericher, president of the club
and chairman of the committee; w.
Harry Trotter. secretary of the club;
Harry C. Sigourney. Lemuel H. Windsor.
Fred d. Geisler and the Misses Edna
Jones, Grace Swart, Mary Welsh,
Estelle Cole, Madeline Smithson and
Mildred Emmett.
Music was provided by a section of
the Marine Band, under the direction of
j. l.. Vanpouche.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
Post Graduates Elect Officers.

The postgraduate class of the George
town Law School has chosen the follow
ing officers for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, Thomas l.. Sullivan, Massachusetts:
vice president, ]. S. w. Smith, Pennsyl-
vania: secretary. Alfred +. Dennis, Cali
fornia: treasurer, NJ. Sanger, District OF
Columbia; historian, David Wiener,
Pennsylvania; sergeant-at-arms. Hugh |.
Monahan, Pennsylvania
Evening star., 1912-11-24
Appeal for Cooperation.

Daily newspapers are to be asked to
cooperate, as are the churches, the
Board of Trade, the Chamber of Com
merce, clubs and other organizations, and
to aid in arousing public sentiment. Pub
lie meetings for discussion of alley con-
ditions are to be arranged, with at least
one important rally meeting to be ad-
dressed by competent speakers. lndi-
yidual investigation of alley conditions
is to be encouraged.
Congress is to be petitioned to appoint
committee charged with investigation
of conditions and recommendation OF
remedies.
Evening star., 1912-11-24

court-marial being held there in ref
erence to the case of Capt. Harry De-
want
Rev. DIR. w. J. Mcmillan of Baltimore
has been assisting the Rev. Mr.. Har-
per of the Presbyterian Church in hold-
ing series of services. Sermons have
been preached three times daily, at IL
in the morning, at in the afternoon
and at 1880 at night. Large crowds
have been attending every service.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
Rev. H. S. Bigelow to Speak Here

Herbert S. Bigelow, pastor of the Vine
Street Congregational Church of Gin
cinnati. Ohio, and president of the re-
cent constitutional convention of Ohio,
wills-speak a.t the Public Library next
Thursday night on New Institutions
and Old Ideas" The meeting will be
held under the auspices of the Womans s
Single Tax Club Of the District OF
Columbia.
Evening star., 1912-11-24

Balkan War Pictures" showing close
up views of the battles between the al
lies and Turks. Today only. Virginia
Theater, 9th, F and G..
Evening star., 1912-11-24
In the Raleigh Grill Tonight

a table d'hote dinner viii be served
from 6 to $50. Specially arranged menu
with the grilrs attractive service-Ad-
yertiSement.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
An Exhibition of Water-cOlOr

landscapes by W. Bowyer Pain is being
held at the rooms of Ames & Co, ZIG
9th St NV near GO. daily during No
vember. Sundays, to D.
Evening star., 1912-11-24

Florida, the CarOlinas, Atlanta, Biz
mingham. Superior service via Seaboard
Air Lines electric lighted steel trains. Inq.
14lS n. Y. observation-disclosures.
Evening star., 1912-11-24

Phone Your Want Ad to The Star.
Main 244O.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
CITY ITEMS.
ThriIIipp. Exciting.! SENSATIONAL.

StenOgraphy, Typewriting. English,
Civil Service Courses. The Drillery. %
Evening star., 1912-11-24
Recreation Afforded.

Although much attention is paid to the
industrial training of the children, the
play feature is not overlooked. The boys
clubs are in two divisions, according to
age In the club rooms, pool and billiard
tables are found and other games are
p,ayed. The yard of the House is con-
verted into a modern playground. Basket
ball, swings, etc, are the most popular
amusements.
Many of the children, both boys and
girls, who have been trained at the
school for some time are now doing work
at their homes. and in case they need
suggestions on any points they come to
Neishborhood House. The Industrial part
of the house is now self-supporting.
When a sale is made of any article made
by the pupils the child receives one-third
of the money. A. NJ. Lothrop is president
Of Neighborhood House; Col. Thomas w.
Symons vice president: George +. Flem-
secretary. The resident workers are Mrs
Neigh, Miss Jessie Holeman, j. P. ).
Neigh and Miss Levina Woodwork.
The members of the board of trustees,
beside the officers. are Mrs. Charles J.
Bell, Miss Amaryllis Giilett, Mrs. Chris
tian D. Hemmick, Mrs. Adelia Gates
Hensley, Mrs. Archibald Hopkins,
Charles III. Johnson, Mrs AdOlph Kahn
Mrs John C. Fremont, Mrs. l.. w. Page,
Mrs. George II. Chase. Mrs Norton NJ.
Little. Cuno II. Rudolph. Miss Sophia
Siebert, Mrs. Walter r. Tuckerman
Miss Clara j. Van Trump. James E. West
and Mrs. John j. White.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
Call at Gron.s, 2ss r. 1. Ave. NV.

for your Homemade Bread, Rolls, Pies
Cakes and Crullers. Delicious Ice Cream
Open every evening and Sundays. Order:
solicited. ~
Evening star., 1912-11-24
Flowers and Floral Decorations

for weddings. receptions and all social
functions. Estimates given. Guide, 1914 +.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
NORTHWEST SUBURBS
TO GET THROUGH CARS
New Traction Service Will Be
Inaugurated Tomorrow
Morning.

Beginning with the 7:O5 o'clock car to-
morrow morning. the Georgetown and
Tenleytown line will operate through cars
from Somerset, Md, to 9TH and F streets
northwest The through car convenience
means that hundreds of residents of Som
erset. Friendship Heights, The Hills,
Cleveland Park and other neighborhoods
along the line will be able to enter the
heart Of the city without transferring at
Wisconsin avenue and street, and will
be able to return from the city without
transferring at Wisconsin avenue and P
street northwest.
Service Long Sought.
The through car schedule has been vol
unfairly adopted by the railroad company.
It had long been asked for by residents
of the towns along the line. and the mat
ter had been taken up with the District
electric railway commission. However,
the railway company announced the
schedule before any action by the COM
mission.
In addition to the regular through car
service, an express service over the same
route, without transfer, has been an
nounced, to start tomorrow. The schedule
for the express service shows four south
and east bound cars leaving somerset
daily at 7:51, S:O6, S:21 and 1886 O'Clock
am, operating as express cars between
Wisconsin avenue and 0 street and lith
and H streets.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
Change of Schedule Chesapeake and

Ohio Railway.
On and after Sunday, oath. c. and O.
trains for the west will leave Washing
ton at 3:1J pm. and 6:3D pm. respective
ly, instead of 3:lS pm. and 6:3o pm
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
Service Long Sought.
other Express Cars.

West and north bound express cars
leaving 9Th and F streets northwest at
$50, 4:O5, 400, 4:35. 4:50, sos, 5:2O, o:3o,
$50 and 6:O5 pm. will be operated as
express cars between 18th and II and
Wisconsin avenue and streets.
South and east bound express cars will
stop after leaving Wisconsin avenue and
o street only to let off passengers, and at
street railway crossings, fire and emer-
gency stops. :,
West and north bound express cars will
stop only at street railway crossings, hre
and emergency stops, and Will &c on
through passengers only at these points.
Conductor Bladen and Motorman keiser,
two veterans of the road, will operate the
first through car into the city tomorrow,
leaving Somerset at 7:O5 o'clock am.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
HUNDREDS co THROUGH
NE|GHBORHOOD HOUSE
Features of Industrial and
Social Education Explained
to Visitors.

Several hundred persons attended the
reception yesterday afternoon, from to
o'clock, at Neighborhood House, 40
n street southwest, given by the board
of trustees of the institution. Every de-
partment of the house was thrown open
for inspection and various instructors
explained the features of the social and
industrial education.
In the receiving line were Mrs. Chris
tian Hemmick, Mrs. John c. Fremont
Miss Sophia Siebert, Mrs. Adelia Gates
Hensley, Mrs. Leroy Waller Page, Miss
Amaryllis Gillett and Mrs. Adolph Kahn,
members of the board Of trustees, and
the Misses Elizabeth Noyes, Bliss and
Larner. Late in the afternoon tea was
served.
Needlework Exhibition.
Possibly the exhibitions which attracted
the most attention we're those in the
needlework department Here every. step
of the work was shown, from little girls
learning to thread needles to older chill
dren doing the most intricate embroid-
cry Glasses also were at work dyeing
delicate silks. On the second floor or
the building is small rug factory, where
not only are the children kept busy but
also young women learn to be industrial
teachers.
Many designs of different weaves are
made Every part of the industrial train
ing for the girls is by practical work, as
well as by study of the technical skill.
All are taught to weave baskets.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
NeedleWork Exhibition.
Building Modernized.

The complete renovation Of the old
building in which the house is located
is testimonial of the excellent training
that the boys receive in the manual
training department. 1t was necessary to
''modernize' the building and this work
fell to the lot of the boys. Stairways
were built by the students and many
doors cut. Ornamental woodwork made
by the boys is found in almost every
room.
The dispensary of Neighborhood House
is in charge of a competent pharmacist
and treatment for the members, especial
ly young bal bies, is only Under the order
Of physicians by trained nurses One OF
George NJ. Oysters baby milk stations is
located at the House.
There is also branch of the Public
Library which is open one night in the
week and has as it's patrons men. women
and children. That it would be advisable
to keep the library branch open every
night is the opinion Of those interested in
the institution, but the lack of any ap-
preparation to pay the salary of librar-
ians, they say, prevents this.
Evening star., 1912-11-24
LOCAL MENTION.
Automobilists, Attention!

welsbach Lights, Mantels, Etc.
Sic 10Th st. C. A. Muddiman & Co. 1904 G st.
Evening star., 1912-11-24

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