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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-29
ADJUSTMENTS
Aborn Grand Opera Concert.

AS has been their custom for the past
two seasons, the Aborn English Grand
Opera Company will again end their en-
gagement at the New National Theater
with grand operatic concert Sunday
night June 8. The same general idea
followed last year will be observed In ar
ranging the concert this year, combining
the entire casts, choruseS and orchestras
of the Aborn companies located in Bal
timore and Washington, in addition to
which several artists will return from
the Aborn forces in Pittsburgh and Brook
lyn, where they have been singing since
they last appeared here.
The program will include the most pop
ular selections from the operas given here
by the Aborns in this and former sea-
sons The various numbers will be chosen
in accordance with the talents OF the ar
lists to appear. As soon as the complete
list Of singers is established the details
OF the program will be announced. All
seats for the final Sunday night will be
placed on sale at the New National box
office Monday morning. June g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-29
Danger of Politics Cited.

1.-The fact that section 5 of the legisla-
tive, executive and judicial appropriation
bill does not repeal the civil service law,
with its requirement that vacancies in the
classified service shall be filled as the re-
suit of competitive examination, will not
prevent this measure from acting in a
like manner to inject partisan politics
into the subordinate civil service. Should
this clause be enacted into law every en-
ploye will feel 1T a necessity to secure in
dorsement for reappointment from men,
bers of the legislative branch. The bur-
den thus imposed upon senators and rep
resentatives will be well nigh intolerable
Heads of departments dependent upon
Congress for appropriations will be in no
position to deny the requests made by
members of Congress for the reappoint-
ment of their constituents. No method
for ascertaining the comparative eff
cheney of employees at the expiration of
their terms is proposed by the bill, and
in it's absence reappointment is certain to
become matter of political expediency,
with little or no regard to efficiency.
"A careful review of the Congressional
Record shows that when this bill was be-
fore the House no thorough exposition of
the meaning and inevitable results of this
provision was made.
1T is readily conceivable that 1t was
passed by that body without full un-
derstanding on the part of its members
that it constituted a serious blow and
menace to the merit system as eStab-
lished by the civil service law We ask
your assistance in preventing any such
backward step from being taken and
in UNFOLDING by your vote the princi-
pies that the subordinate civil serv-
ice should be absolutely Withdrawn
from politics and that tenure Of office
in such service should be based solely
on good behavior and continued eff
cheney"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-29
"The Sign of the Cross"

The Columbia Players will revive next
week THE Sign Of the Cross at the
Columbia Theater. Written by the actor,
student and artist, Wilson Barrett and
dealing, as 1t does. with the thrilling days
Of Nero, when the Christians were made
to suffer untold horrors and even martyr
dom. while the disintegration of the
mighty empire of Rome was already at
hand. the play possesses strong fasci-
nation.
But beyond its religious aspect THE
Sign Of the Cross" has an attraction ana
entertaining feature to make 1T rank as a
great play. Heart interest is found in
the mighty project of Rome daring. be-
cause of his love for one of the Christian
maidens, to brave the wrath of his i'm
perfal master. who relentlessly sends him
and the object of his affection to martyr
dom.
The play Is one Of spectacular magnifi-
cence. and the stage settings are prom
ised to excel anything in the scenic line
heretofore attempted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-29
Cosmos.

Joe Lanigan. whose monologue has won
increasing favor from year to year among
lovers of vaudeville. will be seen at the
Cosmos next week with a new collection of
quips and jests. The Symphony Quartet,
composed of four Washington young men
who have appeared the past year on the
Columbia burlesque circuit, will be anoth-
err feature.
Other numbers will include Pierce and
Maybe, a singing and talking team: the
Novelty Four. comprising two girls and
two boys" In an original dancing act.
with new songs; the Westons in feats of
Juggling, balancing and sword acts. and NJ.
Turelli, harmonica expert, who will play
melodies both classic and popular. Pathe' 8
weekly review heads the list of film fea-
lures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-29
Washington Festival Chorus.

The first performance of the Washing
ton Festival Chorus will be given under
the direction of Heinrich Hammer at the
Arcade Auditorium Tuesday evening
June IL. This organization of 100 vocal
lists will be assisted by Nine. Alma Web
ster-Powell. soprano of New York: Paul
Bleyden. tenor. of this city. and by the
Washington Symphony Orchestra. Mr.
Hammer has secured also as bass soloist
a singer of unusual talent but, it is an
nounced. withholds his name for the pres
ent. The organization will present
Haydn's masterwork, THE Seasons"
Tickets at popular prices are now on
sale at r. Arthur Smiths
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-29

statement continues, Mr.. Eberlein PRO
duced correspondence between himself
and the late w. D. Cornish, vice president
of the Southern Pacific company, and c.
H. Markham. general manager Of the
Southern Pacific company, fully establish
ing previous knowledge on the part Of the
railroad company officials Of the mineral
character of the land selected, and indf-
eating an intention to keep the fact from
the government officials until after the
patents should be secured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-29
Of OIL LANDS
OBJECT Of LITIGATION
Attorney General Alleges Con-
spiracy Among Pacific Rail-
ways High Officials.

Attorney General Wickersham declares
that Sensational and startling disclos-
ures' have developed as a result of the
governments suit against the Southern
Pacific companies for recovery of valu-
able oil lands in southern California. He
says that the testimony presents a re-
markable picture of criminal conspiracy
among high officials of the Southern Pa
cif1c Company to acquire from the united
States under an agricultural grant Oh
lands valued at $15.OOO,OOO
The statement was issued after con-
ference between the Attorney General and
Willis N. Mills, his special assistant IN
charge of the case, concerning recent I'M
portant developments in the suit
Suit to Set Aside Patent.
The proceedings were Instituted by d.
rection of Mr.. Wickersham in December
1910, to set aside patents and reVest IN
the government title to 5000 acres OF
valuable oil-beartng lands In the Elk
Hills country Of the McKittrick oil dis
trict. Kern county, California. The lands
are within the indemnity limits or the
grant Of July 81 1865. to the Southern
Pacific Railroad Company IN aid Oh tne
construction OI TIC lonN'
granting act. the Attorney General
statement says, excluded all mineral
lands. the intention of Congress being to
grant only agricultural lands. reservins
the mineral lands to the United States
for all time.
The government lawyers are conhdent
the statement declares. that the dis-
closures made by the testimony OF
Charles w. Eberlein will result in the
restoration to the public domain OF vast
tract Of the most valuable Oil lands In the
state Of California"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-29
Luna Park OPENS.

Decoration day will mark the opening
of the Luna Park season. Workmen.
carpenters. showmen and concessionists
are busy preparing to get everything in
shape for the event
Among the many features will be rides
of all kinds. a new Ferris wheel, Schepp' s
Comedy Circus of Monkeys, Dogs and
Ponies: 1.-The Flying Lady" fortune tell
ers, dancing, music, etc. Plenty of shade
is assured for picnic parties, etc. Cars
leave for Luna Park every ten minutes
via Washington and Virginia railway.
corner 18th. street and Pennsylvania
avenue northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-29
SUFFRAGE FOR WOMEN
DIE VOTED ON IN OHIO
Constitutional Convention De-
CideS to Submit the QueS-
ton to the People.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. May 29-What is
regarded as a sweeping victory for the
woman suffrage cause was won here yes
tutional convention, after several hours
of debate, passed the woman suffrage
clause by a vote of TAO to 81 Not only
will be presented to the voters of Ohio at
the coming election.
Of Vital Interest to Voters.
For several months the woman suffrage
clause has been a matter of vital interest
to the voters and. people at large in Ohio
Since Mothers day, May IL. a sturdy
campaign has been carried on by those in
sympathy with the cause. and throughout
the state many suffrage meetings were
held, at which the most prominent sup
porters of the cause made addresses, and
in several places parades were held. This
form of campaign will now be carried on
with much more fervor. with the idea OF
bringing the clause home victor on
election day.
Has Little Doubt of Adoption.
NEW YORK, May 29-Mrs. Harriet
stanton Blatch, president or the women s
Political Union. when told of the news
from Ohio merely shrugged her Shout
ders and smiled
Really said she. victories are COM
ing in so fast now that We have grown
blase. We can't be excited in the least
degree. If / were told that Mr.. Asquth
had introduced a suffrage bill into parlia-
ment / couldn't get excited. 1 am de-
lighted. of course, but that's all. The in
evitable is to be expected. ana SO surely
1t isn't a cause for wonderment when II
arrives. This victory. however. is an aw-
fully good omen for the near future The
suffrage resolution is to be submitted to
the people of Ohio. and have little doubt
that another star will be added to our
suffrage flag. Honestly, isn't 1t about
time that the men threw UP :heir handz
everywhere
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-29
Casino.

Yesterday at the matinee performance
George H. Wood, 1.-The minstrel king"
was taken suddenly i'll, and in his place
Spencer and Williams were supple
mented. Miss Williams is a Washing
ton girl and has just returned from
the west, where her team met with
success in singing, talking and dane
ing act.
The features engaged for the knights
of Columbus week will include the
Bama Bama Girls. company of eight
people. in a comedy satire, Fun in a
Toy Shop" with special settings;
Marie Sparrow, the Irish Cyclone,
with new funny stories and Irish
songs the Three Lorettas, in a COM
edy musical act, using many musical
Instruments: Jim Gildea. In a comedy
singing and talking act. and Granto
and Maude European comedy wire
feature. The latest photo plays will
be shown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-29
Glen Echo Park.

Special arrangements have been made
for the observance of Memorial day at
Glen Echo Park. and number of extra
features are promised. Free admission,
free concerts and motion pictures will be
the order that day. Sunday afternoon
and evening and all next week.
The management is making extensive
repairs on the 'breath-taking dip" New
machinery is being installed. and a num-
Der of safety devices will be added. The
new gravity coaster" Ferris Wheel
miniature railway. new midway and
scores of other attractions will be in
operation. Every evening two films of
motion pictures will be shown
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-29
Says Merit Would Suffer.


The enactment Of the section in ques-
ton into law means the abandonment of
the principle of appointment for ascer-
tanned merit and fitness and retention
during good behavior and efficiency, upon
which the civil service law of January 16,
1883, was based.
1T means a measurable return to the
conditions which existed under the
spoils system before the civil service
law was enacted and Will be so re-
garded by the public at large In the
face Of almost uninterrupted progress
in extending and improving the merit
system for the last twenty eight years,
during which period the number Of
employees subject to it's jurisdiction has
advanced from $4,000 to 100000, 1t is
now deliberately proposed to return
to the discredited theory of a short
tenure of Office and rotation. How this
plan has worked has been exemplified
in the experience Of ninety years under
the tenure Of Office act of 1890.
"1n that case the advocates of the
measure disclaimed any political motive
in it's enactment and argued that fixed
terms would increase the efficiency of the
service by permitting the elimination
every four years of those who had proved
inefficient. In practice it has been shown
had no such effect; that it was i'm
mediately seized upon. and has ever since
been used, as an easy means for eliminat-
ing those who We're not actively in po-
litical sympathy with the administration
in power, regardless of their efficiency,
and filling their places on the basis of
reward for partisan services
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-29

lumbia road and walk one square west. Either of
these three routes will take you to the Columbia
Heights homes we are selling at Columbia road and
Sherman avenue.
These homes are of handsome exterior design,
with comfortable and commodous interiors They are
full six and bath and each enjoys an ndivid-
ual front porch. Equipped with all modern con-
veniences. They are ready for immediate occupancy
and require only the usual articles of furniture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-29
Papers Saved From Fire.

An acting land agent Of the Southern
Pacific Railroad Company, the statement
alleges, Mr.. Eberlein, saved from the
conflagration following the San Francis
CO earthquake all the secret correspond
ence and documents relating to the con-
spiracy to defraud the government out of
these lands
Upon being placed on the stand, the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-29
DR.. Wiley Improves Rapidly.

DR.. Harvey w. Wiley. who has been
iii Of grip since Saturday. was today re-
ported at his homo to be improving
rapidly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-29
Carmen "Rigoletto."

The Aborn English Grand Opera Com
pany at the National Theater will give as
its offering for the seventh and last week
of its successful season in Washington
two popular operas. Bizet's brilliant Gar
men" Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
nights and at the Wednesday matinee
and Verdi's melodious and dramatic
''Rigoletto" Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day nights and at the Saturday matinee.
Carmen" is founded on Prosper Meri-
mee's novel and follows the dramatic
scenario of the equally famous play of
the same name. "Rigoletto' is taken
from Victor Hugo's great drama LIE
Roi's Amuse," which Edwin Booth pre-
sented in America under the title of 1.-THE
FOOLS Revenge
Sunday night. June 0. the artists of the
seven Aborn English Grand Opera Com
panies will give gala concert at the
New National Theater, assisted by the
choruses from Baltimore and Washing
ton Caesar Sodero and Carlo Nicosia
will alternate in conducting the orchestra.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-29
"The White Sister. +"

F. Marion Crawford's thrilling romance
of remuneration, THE White Sister," will
be the offering of the Poll Players for
knights of Columbus week." beginning
next Monday.
THE White Sister," which was used
by Viola Allen as a starring vehicle for
two years, tells story of an italian
countess who enters a convent when she
hears that her fiance. Capt Giovanni, has
been killed in battle. Five years after
she has taken her vows her lover re-
turns from captivity. In the succeeding
struggle between him and the holy Sis
ter Giovanni there is a tremendous dra-
ma. Capt. Giovanni kidnaps the White
Sister to prevent her going as a volun-
teer nurse to the leper colony. and tries
to force her to sign petition asking her
release from her vows. Inthe scene in
which the White Sister convinces him
of his impety climax of remarka BILE
power and consuming interest is achieved.
Izetta Jewell will have the title role.
which will give splendid opportunity for
the display of her emotional power.
A. II. Van Buren, will be seen as Capt.
Giovanni the role originally played by
William Farnum. The remainder of the
cast will be found in appropriate roles.
Stage settings deliberately picturesque
are promised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-29
70 Did You Think Over R
the Rent Problem Last Nght7
Read This Suggestion
for DECORATION DAY
Thursday, May 3O)
lursday, May 3O)

Take any 18th going northwest-get off Col
square Or any 18th going norhwesget
and walk three squares Or any 9th going
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-29
PROTEST BY LEAGUE
Five-Year Tenure for Clerks
Denounced in Letter
SIGNED BY Mr.. BONAPARTE
Chairman Of Civil Service Reformers
Addresses Congressman.
HELD TO BE STEP BACKWARD
Declared Law Would Mean Return
to Conditions Under the
Spells System.
SIGNED BY Mr.. BONAPARTE
HELD TO BE STEP BACKWARD

To every member of the Senate and
House the council of the National Civil
Service Reform League, whose offices are
in New York, has sent protest against
that provision in the legislative. executive
and judicial appropriation bill which
would fix five-year tenure term for civil
service employees employed in the execu-
tive departments in the District Of Column
bia- The protest, which is in the form of
a letter, is signed by former Attorney
General Charles j. Bonaparte, chairman
Of the council, and Elliott H Goodwin,
secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-29
The Price and Terms of These
Monthly
$3.50
Cash
$50

The lowness of the first cash payment (Sl5o)
speaks for itself-upon its payment you become the
immediate owner and can take possession at once.
Then you pay but $3.50 per month (which in
cludes all interest)-and this monthly amount which
buys the home is actually less than such home
would rent for.
Decoration day Thursday is holiday You
can make it more than that. Make it day of oppor-
tunities Will you be among those who are bound to
take advantage of the opportunity the kind of
home you would like to call your own-and home
that you purchase with the money that you are
now wasting for rent each month
y to get to these Columbia Heights homes-Take any
vest, get off Columbia road and walk one square
going northwest get off at Columbia road and walk
street going northwest, get off Columbia road
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15
HoW'S YOUR STOMACH?
Is 1t Full of Poisonous Gases anG
Fermentlng Food?

Money back if Mona stomach tab
lets do not end the misery of indiges-
ton. There's the kind of sincere tala
that makes even the worst skept,-
sit up and listen.
In five minutes, sometimes less,
this wonderful prescription called Mi
o-na ends gas eructations, heaviness,
sourness, heartburn and other dis
tress
But best of all it stops forever diz-
illness, nervousness, biliousness, head
aches, constipation, shortness OF
breath. nightsweats, sleeplessness and
bad dreams.
Mona stomach tablets are real
body tonic. Take them for two
weeks, and notice the restorative &C
tion on the whole system. They put
yigor, vim and vitality into you and
make life happier, better. brighter
The Harper House pharmacy has
them, also reliable druggists every
where. Large box only so cents and
guaranteed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15
Obituary
MRS. SARAH STANLEY.

Relatives in this city and Moline
have received word of the death of
Mrs. Sarah Stanley, for many years
a resident of the twin-cities, the end
occurring April II at the home OF
her daughter, Mrs. Whitman Dart,
Kansas City. Until two years ago,
Mrs. Stanley was a resident here.
She had lived here for 25 years and
was well known and beloved by all
who were so fortunate as to count
her a friend. She suffered a stroke
of paralysis about a week ago and
coupled with her advanced age-75
years last November-it proved too
much for her. Burial will take place
at Kansas City.
Deceased is survived by three chill
dren, Mrs. Whitman Dart and Miss
Mable Stanley of Kansas City and
Robert Stanley of Moline. The lat
ter is now at Kansas City to attend
the funeral services.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15
CELEBRATES HiS60TH
YEAR IN ROCK ISLAND

]. ]. Kahlke, POI Fourth avenue, to-
day celebrated the Goth anniversary of
his arrival in Rock Island, he having
come here April Is, 1852. With some
of his old friends, he spent the day
recalling interesting happenings of the
old days and some of the reminiscenc-
es sound like fiction.
Mr.. Kahlke was born in Germany.
When a youth he came to this country
spending some time in and about New
Orleans and later coming TO Rock Is
land where he has since lived. Be
ing a boatman, the first place he
struck in Rock Island was the old
Van SAINT boat yard located near the
present site of the bridge 10 Rock
Island arsenal. He secured employ.
ment there. In 1868 with brother, he
organized the firm OF Kahlke Broth
ers, boat builders and started a yard
at the present site. He retired seven
years ago. Mr.. Kahlke is now So years
old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15
PUT CARTRIDGES
into B0nFlR {

Two young boys, Charles Blanke,
Is years old, and August Sperbroeck,
IA years old, were arrested last night
by officer Kinney while they were en-
deavoring to set off some revolver
cartridges via the bonfire route. They
were hailed before Magistrate c. j.
Smith this morning for hearing and
after their stories had been told, they
were informed to bring their parents
into court in the morning so that a
remedy for their waywardness might
be mapped out. Blanke is the Oldest
is the only breadwinner of the fam
lily. He has been working for two
years, having discarded school books
as soon as he was old enough and
big enough to command a weekly sti-
pend.
The other lad has been out OF
school for three months and in that
time has been aiding the family by
! helping his mother with the washing
, His father was scheduled to go to
work this morning and he expected
to procure employment for his son
When Informed that he would have
to stay in Jail unless his father came
to see the authorities, Sperbroeck
reconciled himself to Incarceration
for he said his father would never
come
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15
V0CIFEROUS YELLING
BRINGS JAIL TERM

Arthur Lestburg, out of jail for
seven days, succeeded in breaking his
way into the tolls again yesterday
morning shortly after 1 o'clock, and
20 more days as a result. He came
to Rock Island from Bettendorf after
the closing hour for Davenport sa-
looms. After the Rock Island saloons
were closed, Lestburg ambled along
Third avenue, accosting pedestrians
along his way. He gave vent to his
spirits by vociferous yelling. Officer
Kinney, after he saw that Lestburg
had no intention of going to Daven-
port, placed him under arrest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15
Merit in Medicine.

The continued success OF a medi-
cine depends entirely upon its merit
For nearly forty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has been
demonstrating its worth among wo-
men, as the greatest of all remedies
for female ills, and the tremendous
volume of letters on file in the PINK
ham laboratory at Lynn, Mass, from
grateful women in all parts of the
United States and Canada are ample
proof of its merit.
Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound is a good, old fashioned
remedy and enormous quantities oil
roots and herbs are used every yeas
| in making it the standard remedy fol-
( female ills.