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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
TWENTY WILL GRADUATE.
presentation Day" to Be Observed
at Gallaudet Wednesday.

presentation day" and the anniver-
sary exercises of Gallaudet College will
he held at Kendall Green next Wednesday
afternoon, May l. The graduating class
this year numbers twenty, the graduates
representing seventeen states and Canada
Members of the graduating class of 1912
are: Olga Marie Anderson. North Dakota
Tom Lewis Anderson, Texas; William
Henry Arras, Ohio; Vernon Sterling
Brick, New York; Ora Harrison Blanch-
ard, Arkansas; Luverne Stephen Byrne,
Iowa: Annie Louise Dwight, South Caro-
lima; Petra Theodore Fandrem, Minne-
sofa: Helena Froelich, Ohio; Harry
Gardner, Oregon; Alice Stuart Hammond,
Washington. Shelby Wynne Harris,
Mississippi; Virginia Anne Haygood.
North Carolina; Mabel Jennie Jensen.
Colorado; Anna Vaughan Johnson. Ne
braska: Leon Putnam Jones, Indiana:
William Ferdinand Schafer, Kansas;
Adolph Nicholas Struck, Kentucky:
Hubert Beck West. Iowa, and Archibald
Wright, jr., Canada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
TO DESCRIBE FISHER FOLK.
Miss Olive N. Lesley to Lecture or
Work in Newfoundland.

Miss Olive NJ. Lesley Of Cambridge,
Mass, who has been at st. Anthonys.
Newfoundland, associated with the Gren-
fell hospital and mission work for New
foundland and Labrador. will speak al
the New Willard Hotel this afternoon at
40 o'clock Miss Lesley has been in
charge of the kindergarten work of the
school She will give an account of the
work done for the fisher folk, especially
for the children, and will have a num-
Der of photographs illustrating the life
and customs of the people as well as
showing the needs and progress Of the
work. The meeting will be under the
auspices of the Grenfell Association OF
this city and iS open to all who are in
terested in this work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
PRIZES FOR SHADBAKE.
E. 3. Brooks, Head of Board Of Trade
Committee, Makes Announcement.

p. r Brooks, chairman of the prize COM
mittee of the Board of, Trade, which met
yesterday to>make arrangements for vari-
GUS features Of the annual shadbaxe of
the Board of Trade May %. at River
View, made announcement of the list OF
prizes donated by the various merchants
and firms Of the city.
1t is the plan of the athletic committee,
Louis C. Wilson, chairman, to arrange
an aviation meet which will prove an
important feature Of the day. He will
get into communication with the army
officers at College Park. and If possible
River View and back again. The prize
committee. provided the plan succeeds,
will provide handsome prize for the
winner.
The list of articles donated by the
various business firms of the city follow
Star Laundry. one months laundry free
for each member of winning ball team
Fred ]. White Company, one eagle: Louis
Hartig. one safety razor; Copenhaver, one
box paper; Calf & Bro. one cut glass
cite; l. Coombs. 100 cigars; r. Harris &
Co., one medal: Barber & Ross, one
carving set; Barber & Ross. one penknife
w. B. Moses & Sons, one pair silver
vases; D. N. Walford. one -'repeatine
rife: H. X. Fulton. one stick pin: John
& West. one safety razor: National
Electrical Supply Company. one electric
fan: w. F. Roberts Company. one fishing
rod; Stinemetz & Sons Company. one
silk umbrella; w. A. Henderson & Co
fifty cigars; H. C. Karr. one watch and
case: Columbia Photo Supply Company
not announced; Joseph Filter, order fol-
pair of outing trousers; Dreyfus Bros.
one cane; ]. b. Espey. one pocketknife;
Stump & Lyford. smoking table; B. D.
Black. stone. order for Venetian vase OF
choice cut flowers; George c. Shaffer
box cut flowers; F. p. May. safety razor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
HEADQUARTERS OPENED
FOR new ORGANIZATION
Rooms Taken in Evans Build
ing for National Cham
Der of Commerce.

Headquarters of the newly organized
National Chamber of Commerce Of the
United States, the outgrowth of the re-
cent meeting of representatives of COM
mercial organizations in all parts of the
United States, were opened today in the
Evans building, q suite Of rooms hav-
ing been selected there today by John
H. Fahey of Boston and John Joy Edison
or this city. to whom the duty was in
trusted by the board of directors. The
furniture and furnishing for the new Of
fees were delivered today.
An executive committee was designated
by the board OF directors as follows:
President, Harry A. Wheeler of Chicago,
ex officio; Horace H. Aller Of San
Francisco, B. N. Baker of Baltimore,
Frederick Bode of Philadelphia, John Joy
Edison Of Washington. John HI. Fahey of
Boston, A. ]. Logan of Pittsburgh. Elias
Michael Of st. Louis Lewis NJ. Parker of
Greenville. s. c.; Francis F. Prentiss OF
Cleveland, John p. Truesdell of New
York city and E. p. Wells of Minneapolis.
The executive committee met and or
ganized. with Mr.. Fahey as chairman.
B. N. Baker, John Joy Edison and L. l..
Rue were named as committee on ways
and means.
The Chamber of Commerce of Fred
erick, Nd, put in the first application for
membership.
Much interest is being taken in the
selection Of the executive secretary of
the new organization, and already several
applications for the place have been made.
Among the prominent candidates is Chris
J. Gockeler of this city, a member OF
the directorate of the Washington Board
Of Trade and chairman of its member
ship committee. AS chairman Of the men,
bership committee of the Board Of Trade
he has made a fine record. He was one
of the delegates selected by the board
to represent it at the conference called
for the organization of the National
Chamber of Commerce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
VIM. A. MELLEN BUYS
WILDWOOD FOR $4,000
Tract Of Ninety Acres on the
Outskirts of Takoma Park
Disposed OF at Auction.

After being in litigation for nearly ten
years the property known as Wild
WOOD situated on the outskirts of Ia
koma Park. Md, was sold at public
auction yesterday at Upper Marlboro.
Nd. for $4,000 to William A. .Mellen.. q
resident Of North .Takoma, Md. who had
q considerable interest In the property.
The tract contains about ninety acres and
IL situated in Prince Georges county, all
within the corporate limits Of Takoma
Park.
The property was sold by Henry w.
Williams of Baltimore, Nd, and James
c. Rogers of this city. trustees. by virtue
OF power and authority conferred upon
them through q deed of trust to them
from Mrs. Emma 8. Mellen. Foster r.
Greene, George c. Tower and Mrs. Lizzie
N. Tower. dated October "a. 1911.
The property is assessed at $4,000, and
has been subdivided. A large summer
hotel stands on the property. Wild
wood" was conducted q number of years
with Takoma Park by a trolley line. The
hotel contains one Of the largest inclosed
dance halls around Washington, dining
hall, rathskeller, cafe, etc. One Of the
historic buildings on the property is the
old Sligo mill, which was used as a
wooden mill during the civil war.
The tract is due east of Takoma Park.
situated on both sides of Sligo stream.
The mill Is on Sligo avenue. which Dor
ders the stream for. q considerable dis
lance. Other avenues intersecting the
property are Circle, Larch. Cypress. Lin
coin. Juniper, Cataipa and Butternut.
The resort was established as a sum-
mer place for picnics and pleasure par
ties from the city. 1t was not a sue
cess on account Of the poor railway
facilities. two changes being necessary.
Among the features of the place were q
log cabin. which was used as a waiting
station and depot for the passengers, at
the entrance of the grounds; private
dining rooms, banquet hall, in addition
to the amusement and gambling fea-
lures which were offered to the pub
lie. After an expenditure of thou
sands Of dollars, wires were connected
with the city and the place turned into
q place whore bets might be placed
on race horses. The line which con-
nected with the Brightwood road at 4th
street and Butternut avenue. Takoma
Park. was known as the Baltimore and
Washington Transit Company. which
is still in existence. but now runs from
Takoma Park southwark to Kennedy
street and thence to 14th street and
Colorado avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
MISS SMITH VICE PRESIDENT.
Friendship Heights, Nd, Citizen.
Elect Her to Prominent. Office.

Heights. Nd. just across the District
line out Wisconsin avenue. are suf-
fragettes. perhaps. but the citizens as
ISOLATION Of the town, at its annual
meeting held Tuesday night. did elect
Miss Anna e. Smith its vice president.
Miss Smith, who is clerk in the
Post On3ce Department, is credited with
having manifested much spirit in the
public affairs Of the town. and her cleo
ton is considered victory for the equal
rights. idea The other officers elected
we're Albert E Shoemaker. president: B,
Purssell. secretary, and Henry Latttmer,
treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
MONEY FOR MRS. McoUADE.
Senator Root Introduces Bill Provid
ing 5000 for Coachman's Widow.

Senator Root has introduced a bill
proposing to pay $1,000 to Mrs. Mar
garet McQuade. widow Of Edward Nc
Quade, the coachman for former Secre-
tary Of War Dickinson, who was killed
while saving the Secretary's grand
child in q runaway in February, 1911.
McQuade had been the scoachman for
many Secretaries Of War. When the
horses bolted while the coachman was
taking out riding three-year-old Helen
Dickinson, the Secretary's granddaugfl-
ter. he drove them into an embankment.
He lost his own life. but the lives of
the child and her nurse were saved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
LOAN SHARK MEASURE
SUBJECT OF CRITICISM
Monday Evening Club Commit
tee Says interest Rate Al
lowed Is Too Low.

Although the 'loan shark" bill. which
has passed the Senate, originated with
a special committee Of the Monday Even
ing Club, that committee will not sup
port the measure because of Its provision
The bill, as originally drawn by the COM
mittee. provided for interest at the rate
Of 2 per cent a month.
George 8. Wilson, secretary of the Dis
trict board of charities, who is secretary
Of the club committee which framed the
original bill. said the committee had care
fully investigated the subject and was
convinced that the provision limiting the
interest to per cent a month was q mis-
take. The committees he said, would not
support the bill in its present form.
What the Committee Desired.
ut was the hope Of the committee .
said Mr.. Wilson, that If the rate was
made 2 per cent suficient capital could
be enlisted in the business to supply the
legitimate demand for small loans by per-
sons in need. The committee believes
that the business cannot be done at the
rate of per cent.
III the bill should become a law in its
present form there is grave doubt
whether 1t will improve conditions. be-
cause II the business cannot be conducted
at the rate provided in the law II will
Oe carried on at a greater rate In an
illegal manner just as is done today. It
has been found by experience that when
people desire to borrow money they can
always do SO provided they will pay a
rate sufficiently high. Laws for the sup
preston of usury have been ineffective
The only real, substantial progress that
loan shark has been by legalizfng the
business OF loaning money on q basis
SUFFICIENT to afford q reasonable profit.
But One Alternative.
Legislation Of this kind has brought
about the establishment OF competing
companies controlled by responsible citi-
zens. and the loan sharks have either had
to meet the legal rate or go out Of bust
ness. II the law should pass in its
present form do not believe responsible
persons will put money in the business.
because the rate permitted is not suf-
ficient to meet expenses and allow even
q small return on the capital invested.
For this reason 1t is feared that the
loan shark evil will not be eliminated.
1T will be exceedingly difficult to en-
force the penal clauses of the bill, and
it Is probable that rates even higher than
cause OF the greater risk. Competition
rather than penalties is the most effective
weapon in fighting the loan shark evil.
I do not believe that the rate provided by
the pending bill will permit such compe-
tition.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
Linen Shower at HOSPITAL.

The linen shower at the Northern Dis
pensary and Emergency Hospital. 1921
14th street. Tuesday afternoon was large
ly attended. 1t was held under the aus
pices Of the board of lady managers Of
the institution. and the condition and
equipment Of the hospital received ia
vorable comment. There was a large
contribution Of linen and like hospital
supplies. and number OF cash dona-
lions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
FATE STILL IN DOUBT.
Taft's Possible Stand in Case of Mat
tie Lomax Not Given Ont.

Rev. John Roberts. spiritual adviser of
Matte Lomax, colored. who is under SEN
tence Of death for the murder of her
husband, called at the White House yes
terday to ascertain, If possible, what dis
position President Taft.is going to make
Of the woman's plea for clemency. He
was unable to obtain any definite infor-
nation.
DR.. William A. White, superintendent
Of the Government Hospital for the In
sane, has visited the condemned woman
several times this month. and has SUBJ
mitted report of his findings to the At
torney General. The result Of his exam
nations will not be made public until
the President announces what disposition
he win make Of the appeal.
Unless clemency Is extended to her by
the President the woman will pay the
extreme penalty OF the law May 90 Pres
ident Taft. 1t is stated, has said he will
not base any action he may take upon
the plea that the condemned person is a
female.
New Houses.
Get lowest prices from Stone & Fairfax.
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National-The Aborn Opera Company II
ia Tosca." S:15 pm.
Belasco-The Butterfeld Players II
1.-THE Spendthrift," $40 pm.
Columbia-The Columbia Players II
"Bobby Burnit," S:15 pm.
Polls Theater-The Polls Players II
''The virginian," Sis pm.
New Academy-"East Lynne" SIS In
Gayety-Al Reeves and his Big Beauty
Show. SIS pm.
Majestic-Continuous vaudeville, to
IL pm.
Cosmos-vaudeville and motion pic
lures, 1 pm. to IL pm.
Casino-vaudeville and motion pictures,
o:15. 3:45, Ills and 8 pm.
NATURALIZATION pictures and illustrat-
ed songs.
The Arcade, 14th street and Park road
Dancing, skating and other amusementS'
Observation-Disclosures and motion pic
lures, IL am. to IL pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
A Memorial to Manhood.
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor OF The star:
Allow me to express my entire gratifica-
ton at the sentiment expressed In the
editorial Of your paper last evening
that a monument be erected to our Amer
lean manhood as SO tragically shown In
the Titanic disaster. believe magnfn.
cent sum could be raised and a memo.
rial shaft could be erected fitting. II
such a thing could be possible, such sac
rifice. '.For greater love hath no man
than this, that q man lay down his life
for his friends"
MRS. NJ. e. DRIPPS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
HELD ON FORGERY CHARGE.
Harrison Accused Of Using Name o.
Gov. Curry.

Charged with forging the name of Gov.
Curry Of New Mexico to a check for s.,
Russell B. Harrison, who is said to be q
resident of Knoxville, Tenn. was held
for the action Of the grand jury in the
Police Court yesterday.
1t is charged that Harrison obtained
s. from p. H. 8. Cake on the alleged
forged check. Harrison was arrested by
Detectives McNamee and Vermillion. He
waived examination and entered plea
of not guilty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
Albert T. Riddle Is Buried.

Funeral services for Albert T. Riddle.
q clerk In the census oniee, who died a
his home In Takoma Park, Nd. Monday
night from an attack OF acute indiges-
ton, were held 1t Lao O'clock this after.
noon at his late residence. Burial. which
was private, was In Rock Creek cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
Falls OF Boat Into Canal.

: George spalding. fifty-three years old,
residing at BIT NJ street. got an unex-
pected bath early this morning when he
accidentally fell overheard from q canal
boat near SD street. Warren Rigs,
colored. q resident OF Dyer court rescued
him. The police took the drenched man
to Georgetown University Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
Miss. Morrow Struck by Auto.

Miss Roberta Morrow. residing at 913
Emerson street northwest. was struck by
an automobile belonging to A. b. Duley
OF Stoneleigh Court yesterday afternoon
and slightly hurt. The accident occurred
at Georgia avenue and Hamilton street
just after Miss Morrow had alighted from
2 street car. 0he was. assisted home by
friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
Drug Store Is Robbed.

Walter p. Napper's store at 1916 eth
street northwest was robbed of cigars and
cigarettes worth SO this morning. The
robbery was committed between 1 and
$50 O'Clock. entrance having been gained
by opening a rear window.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
Compensation for Injured Employe

The Senate has passed . bill granting
James r. Brown Of this city $3.50 COM
pensation for personal injuries received
when a truck in the Treasury building
fell on him. 1t has taken just 1--WE years
to get this bill through the Senate for
Mr.. Brown was injured In April, 1907.
At first the bill provided for 5000 as
compensation. but this was changed to
$3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
INVITATIONS TO CITES
TO SEND DELEGATIONS
Themes for Discussion by
Congress on Hygiene and
Demography.

Governors OF seventeen states OF thu
Union already. have forwarded invita-
tons to the mayors and municipal health
authorities in the cities within their sew.
eral jurisdictions to participate in thu
fifteenth International Congress on Hy.
giene and Demography.. which Is to 81
held in Washington September 1923
The states in which these Invitations have
been distributed are New York, Massa'
chusetts. Maryland. Indiana, Missouri
California, New Mexico. Colorado. Iii
nois, Idaho. Kansas, Michigan, Nebraska
Oregon, Texas. Utah and Wyoming.
Will Hear Views Of Experts.
One whole section of the congress will
be devoted to Estate and Municipal Hy
giene," and in its deliberations. which
will include meetings every day Of tn,
week Of the congress, there will be ex
pounded the views Of experts from al
over the world on every important phas,
of hygiene Of houses. streets. watel
supply and disposal Of waste; Legislative,
and administrative functions Of board.
OF health.''
Officers Of the state and municipal sec
ton will be DR.. Frank F. Wesbrook, pro
fessor Of pathology and bacteriology. Uni
versity of Minnesota, Minneapolis: vic.
presidents. DR.. John N Hurry, secretary
state board Of health Of Indiana, and DIR
Charles v. Chaplin. superintendent o.
Herbert D. Pease. New York, and DR.
Marshall L. Price, secretary state boarG
of health of Maryland.
Themes: for Discussion.
Some Of the subjects to be covered Ii
papers during the week are "Symposiun
on Public Health Organization and Ad.
ministration in England, in Denmark. In
Germany and in Japan; THE Sanitary
Aspects of Public Water Supplies" with
the subtopics:: Sanitary Control Of the
Water Shed of Upfltered Water Sup
plies. Qualification OF Water by Stor-
age" Water Publication in Europe by
Biological Means" water Publication In
America by Biological Means" and Iva.
ter Sterilization by Chemical Means
Administrative Methods and Results
Obtained in the Canal Zone is the sub.
ject to be discussed by Col. w. c. Cor.
gas, chief sanitary officer Of the isthmian
canal commiss. n.
Under the heading Disposal Of Sew.
age and Waste" papers will be read by
expert sewage engineers on the topics
Sewage Publication by Oxidation Meth.
Sewage Disposal By Diiution, with spe.
cial Reference to Conditions in Tidal Wa.
tiers and Large Streams" and Garbage
and Refuse Disposal
Topics for One Day.
"Air Pollution and Ventilation, as thu
topic for one day, will include papers or
Smoke. Street Dust and Other Air Prob.
lems' and THE Present Status of the
Problem Of Ventilation"
On the general subject Of Social As.
poets of Public HYGIENE there will be
papers on City Planning Sanitary
Aspects of the Housing Problem .Rura
Betterment" and State Insurance in Re-
In fian To Pilhlin Health
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25

>e5.4S to Csliforaia Points and Return,
Baltimore and Ohio. April 26 to May 2.
Valid for return until June q. For par
ticulars ask agents 18th Ut. and New York
ave.. SO Pa ave. and Union station
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25

1a10IS, " THU wa1e'' We vS w1steeu ot11t11t
leas" we have our choice Of trees and bees, and
breeze and sneeze and heas and cheese and sun
dry other words like these. And when we speak
Of "azure skies" we have stock of flies and pies,
and stys and signs and maiden's eyes-oh, watch
the sweet afiatus rise! There are so many words
that rhyme, the poet has an easy time; there's
cline and thyme and crime and prime, and
now and then perhaps dime! Of course, we
have to ring in babbling streams, which brings us
round to twilight dreams; and then, as inspira-
ton steams, we reach for themes and schemes
and beams We must refer to sisfain~ woods il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
ELKS' FESTIVAL CLOSES;
PROVES GREAT SUCCESS
Chairman Richards Expresses
Appreciation of Support
Given by Public.

Today all is desolation at the scene Of
the Elks spring festival, for it came to a
close at midnight last night. Decorators
were tearing down the pretty effects they
had wrought ten days ago. This work
was being done under the direction OF
Chairman Richards, who SAID that he de-
sired to express the appreciation of Wash
ington Lodge Of Elks for the excellent
support that the citizens Of the city had
given the festival.
1--WE feel especially indebted said
Chairman Richards, ito the ladies who
assisted US in carrying out the festival.
But for them our labors might have been
Ruthless
In interest and financial returns the fes.
tival Is said to have surpassed the most
sanguine expectations of its promoters.
1t was held for the benefit of the charity
fund of Washington Lodge of Elks.
Crowded on Closing Night.
The (Elks' building was crowded from
cellar to roof garden for the closing
night. Another musical program was
given in the rathskeller, under the direc-
ton of Fred J. Mersheimer. chairman of
the amusement committee, and when the
Marine Band Orchestra played Home,
Sweet Home" at the hour of midnight a
lent a happy aspect to the occasion An
auction on the paddle and candy stands
enlivened the closing hour.
Chairman Richards said that the
announcement Of awards would be
made Wednesday, May %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25

Famous American Beauties.
These prize winning roses are appro-
pirate for all occasions. GUIDE, 1914 F ST.
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25

Holmes Bread Is M Good ~ Yours.
Ask Holmes Bakery to deliver their
Homemade Milk" Bread to you daily. 1t
contains all the substance and goodness
that can be put into a loaf. Try it!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25

Money to loan ut and o. on real estate
Frank T. Rawlings Co. las N. 7. ave-
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
Topics for One Day.

Newest Effects In Bride Bouquets.
Choicest flowers. Shaffer, 14th and Eye.
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25

TIN ROofe Repaired and Painted.
s. s. Shedd & Bro. Co., 432 9th NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25

! 30 Per Cent
of buyers and renters apply to Stone &
Fairfax, 1872 New York ave.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25

Cypress Fence Pickets and Palings.
Spruce, yellow pine and gum Laths.
Right prices. Eisinger Bros, 2109 7th NV.