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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
TO HEAR THOMAS NELSON PAGE
Concert Also on Program for the
Blind at Congressional Library.

The programs for the entertainn nts
for the blind at the Library of Congress
for this week were announced last night,
as follows:
Tuesday. December Il. 2:3O p.m-Read-
ing. Thomas Nelson Page.
Friday, December 20, p.m.@Concert
program, Mime. Marie Won Cnschuld
LaZard.
At these entertainments seats will be
reserved for the blind and their escorts.
The remaining space 10 open to the
public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
READY TO OBEY LAW.
Seagoing Ships to Comply With
Wireless Regulations.

The regulations giving the government
supervision over wireless telegraphy is
now in effect. and arrangements have
been made to carry out the provisions of
the law as regards all stations ashore
and afloat
Government licenses will be. required for
all shore stations and for steamships
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15

They formerly were used by the naval
authorities in the transportation of guns
built at the naval ordnance foundry, from
this city to Indian Head to be tested, and
also to take material used in the power
plant to the station on the Potomac. A
year or two ago they were displaced by
larger aSd more modern steel lighters and
lay on the beach at Indian Head until
purchased by Capt. Deane. who had them
brought to his boatyard at Alexandria,
where they were put in good condition
for service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
CLAIMS HALF OF ESTATE.
Mrs. E. F. Chittenden Declared Heir
of Deceased Recluse.

SEATTLE. Wash, December 14.-Mrs
Emile Frederick Chittenden, a resident
OF this city, came forward today as
claimant for a half interest in the mill
lion-dollar estate Of Miss Octavia Fred
erick, a recluse who was found dead re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15
MISS ANNA A. GORDON,
Vice President mt Large.


cipal speaker will be Mrs. Mary Harris
Armor. the Georgia cyclone one of the
best known white ribbon orators in the
country. Rev. DR.. W. l.. Packard Of
Georgia. a prominent Baptist minister,
and Mrs. Kate S. Wilder. president of the
North Dakota w. c. T. L., will also make
addresses.
Mrs. s. NJ. Holman, president of the
Tennessee W. c.. T. L., will be one
of the speakers at the afternoon meeting
at the Belasco Theater. Mrs. Holman is
given much of the credit for the defeat
of the democratic candidate for Governor
OF Tennessee in the last campaign and
the election of his republican opponent
the issue being a clean-cut one of reten-
ton or repeal of the ate-wide prohibit
ton law.
Mrs. Stevens to Preside.
Mrs. Lillian n. NJ. Stevens will preside
at this afternoons meeting, and the ma
tional officers who are to speak are Miss
Anna \. Gordon, vice president: Mrs
Sara NJ Hoge. assistant recording secre-
tary; Mrs. Margaret Dye Ellis. super
intendent of legislation, and Mrs. Ella Nj.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15

boy marksman fired the shots '1in his
Sleep" The police said that no arrests
would be made and declined to give any
further explanations reveal the name
Of the schoolboy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15

Women's Christian Temperance Union
officials and orators of national celebrity
will speak at the mass meeting at the
Belasco Theater at 3 o'clock this after
noon in support of the kenyon-Sanders
bill. forbidding the interstate shipment
of LIQUOR from wet territory into a
dry state. Five OF the national officers
of the organization. half a dozen or more
state presidents and others will deliver
addresses in support of the measure.
Evening Meeting.
A second meeting will be held at the
Jniversalist Church. 18th and l. streets
northwest, in the evening, and the prin-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15

Thatcher. superintendent OF work among
the soldiers. sailors and marines
Mrs. Emma Sanford Shelton, president
of the District of Columbia Women y
Christian Temperance Union. will also
speak. as will Mrs. T. r.. Patterson. state
president of Georgia; Mrs. Hannah j.
Bayiey of Maine, Mrs. Florence Richa rds
state president of Ohio. and several
others Music for the meeting will be
furnished ny Mrs. n ID. Melvin, soloist.
and Mrs. Willard Buell.. pianist
Resolutions i'm support of the Kenyon
injunction and abatement bill will be pre-
scented at each meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-18

and sent to Mrs. Sands on account of the
serious accident to her son, who was In
jured several days ago. Mr.. Sands has
been acting as secretary of the Sunday
School League since 1t was reorganized
Tor the season.
Edward Herbert. we'll known amateur
ball player, was appointed as umpire for
the season. Thomas B. White. first Sec
rotary of the Independence League, was
elected secretary and official scorer for
the year.
Two Of the managers present last night
handed In signed contracts of players.
Manager Love of Sherwood announced
that he had signed twelve players, as
follows: John p. No0ne. ]. A. Clements,
Roy Rhoades. Harry Noone E. p. Dore,
George r. Evans. John Patton, HI. Love,
w. B. Young, Earl Porter. Sam Hyiett
and John Harrington. Manager Roberts
announced that he had signed thirteen
players for his Ingram team. as follows:
Clarence w. johnson. L. F. Gaines, John
Hoffman. Norman Ford, w. E. Gunder.
Milierd w. Smith Frank Bury. Charles
s. Miller. Ray Crown. Edward F. Painter.
Samuel w. Taylor, A. d. Butts and Ray
mond F. Herden.
Presiden mt Cornelius announced last
out the latter part Of the week Another
meeting will be held tomorrow night at
Ingram Church, at which time the
schedule will be gone over and then
adopted. Several other important mat
tiers will be. taken up at this meeting.
Among those present at the meeting last
night was Col j. William De Grange,
who was president Of the league last
year,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-18
SUNDAY SCHOOL LEAGUE.
Making Preparations for Opening Of
the Season.

The Supnday School League held an
important meeting at the home OF Presi-
dent Cornelius last night for the purpose
of getting things In shape for the OPEN
ing Of the season. which Is less than two
weeks OF. The meeting was largely at
tended and many important subjects were
discussed.
II enthusiasm counts for anything the
Sunday School League should experience
the best season Of its career. All Of
those present last night were enthusiastic
over the circuits prospects and look for
q big year.
Among the first things done by the
board OF managers was to make arrange
ments for the removal Of the stands from
18th and D streets northeast, where the
league played last year. to the new
grounds, located at 18th and streets
northeast. Extensive improvements will
be made during the balance Of the week
and early next week the stands will be
erected. diamond has already been
laid out and when improvements are com-
pleted, should be one OF the finest play
Ing fields In this city.
Resolutions Of sympathy were drawn up
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-18
CREE VERY ILL;;E
TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
Yankee Left Fielder Has
Queer Fever and Will Be
Out Two Weeks.

NEW YORK, April 1S.-Old Hard Luck's
big stick raped Harry Wolverton's dis
jointed Highlanders another knockout
during yesterdays wet spell. Birdie"
Cree. the star left fielder and all-round
champion of the hilltop forces, became
so iii that he had to be removed to a
hospital. The physicians in attendance
declare that the little fellow seems in
for a siege Of sickness, and that he will
be lucky indeed IL he Is able to play
within the next two weeks. The nature
of Cree's malady Is a puzxler. He Is az
fected with some sort Of fever that fails
to respond to treatment
Cree's loss at this time will be keenly
felt. Owing to his extremely bad start
in the race, Wolverton can hardly af-
ford to lose the best batter OF his club.
Cree has not been half well all spring.
He contracted a severe cold in Atlanta,
and this was aggravated by the varying
temperatures and weather experienced on
the exhibition tour through the middle
west.
Birdie was sent home in advance of
the team. He played in the opening Sc
ries with Boston. but not with his ac-
customed brflTiancy at bat. Finally he was
forced to give up. but 1t was not known
until yesterday that his physical condi-
ton was SO badly impaired. Until Cree
Iecoyers the Highlanders will have a
mighty hard row to hoe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-18
NO AGE LIMIT IN GOLF.
J. F. Bless, Who Boasts Of Seventy
Five Years, Wins at Lakewood.

NEW YORK. April 1S.-James F. Bless,
the patriarch Of the links. won the John
F. Stanley memorial trophy in the
seniors golf tournament at the Country
Club of Lakewood yesterday. The For
est Hill Field Club man, who cheerfulfy
admits to seventy-five years. got round in
an even 100 and with the aid of an eight
een-stroke allowance scored an 81 net
This led c. r. Gillett of Wykagyl, by a
stroke. Gillett. however. won the gross
score prize presented by the club, making
the circuit in 81.
The original list showed a total of
thirty entries, but the rain kept q num-
Der at the nineteenth hole While sew
erAl others, after starting out bravely,
came to grief and refrained from making
returns Included among the players
were w. l.. Maltby OF the Royal Montreal
Golf Club and d. s. White of Atlantic
City.
The leading scores rere no follows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-18
M'FARLAND'S TRAINER
BLUFFED BY HURST
Allowed Five Minutes to Ac-
cept $4,000 for Match
With Wells.

NEW YORK, April 1s.-Emil Th:ery.
who trains Packy Mcfarland. ex-
perienced something new the other day
when he came here to talk over the max
ing Of the match with the English light
weight champion. Matt Wells Thiery ran
up against Tim Hurst. who has his own
IDEAS about dealing with boxers and their
managers. Hurst Is not Chesterfield.
but q plain spoken person who has
roughed 1t ever since he was thrown upon
his own resources. He has handled
rowdy ball players without inhicting fines,
has refereed lights in which he completes
ly dominated the contestants and has
mingled with professional runners. BIZ
cycle riders and Gaelic foot ball players.
In every instance Hurst has shown that
he doesn't believe In kid gloves or polite
ness. attaining the, desired results by
hardheaded. ironhanded dictation.
Thiery came to town In response to q
wire that Mcfarland could have $4,000
to box Wells. When he met Hurst by
appointment Thiery suavely remarked:
If you will make It e11.00O. Mr.. Hurst.
We will sign articles right here.'
you've brought your nerve with you.
eh?" responded Hurst. sticking ont his
square Jaw. Well. I'll stop you quick!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-18
hONORF0R MOTHERS.
Citizens to Hold General Oh
s seryance May IL.
RUDOLPH MAKES PLEA
Pastors Nay Preach Sermons Appro-
Z pirate to Occasion.
PROGRAMS ARE PREPARED
All Persons Expected to Wear White
+ So Carnation, the Chosen
r Emblem.

Sunday. May IL, will be Mothers day.
Citizens associations Of the District, at
the request of Comm ssioner Rudolph. are
arranging for a general observance of the
event. washington clergymen are to be
asked to select texts for their sermons
IN harmony with the occasion, while each
person who can obtain one will be ex-
pected to wear a white carnation, the
chosen emblem OF the day
Commissioner Rudolph, who is head of
the District branch of the Mothers Day
international Association. has written to
each OF the citizens. associations request
ing that they bring the desirabilty OF
celebrating Mothers day to the attention
OF persons residing in the sections over
which the associations have jurisdiction.
The replies received to date record a
Uniform desire on the part Of the civic
bodies to comply with the request
Four Respond Favorably.
Although the Commissioners letter was
mailed only April l., four associations
have responded favorably, they being the
Northeast Washington, Citizens North
west Suburban, South Washington and
East Washington Citizens associations.
Two Of the associations already have
commenced the formulation of Mothers
day programs.
No effort will be made to have one
program for the entire District. 1t having
been decided to let the associations work
out separate programs for their respective
localities.
Miss Anna Jarvis Of Philadelphia is
founder Of Mothers day. Last year, the
custom. although it was originated only
in 1908. was observed in each state Of
the Union and in some of the possessions
of the United States, in provinces Of
Africa, China. japan and some Of the
islands of the sea. The general object of
Mothers day is a Simultaneous observ-
ance in every part of the world-on the
second Sunday of each May-to exalt
motherhood and home in a way that will
add to personal, domestic and national
uplift.
Suggestions Are Made.
Suggestions for the observance of Moth
ers' day as outlined by the association
are:
Live this day as your mother would
have you live it.
Don't try to be ian earthly saint" but
just the big boy or girl your moth
er believes You are.
If possible. have your mother and ia
Their as your gusets OF honor this Moth
ers' day, or so home and visit in way
which will make this q day Of pleasure
to them.
If you cannot do this, through letter.
message or gift stamp the day with
kindness.
II this ID "a memorial day. to you rev.
erence IL as such in your own best way.
1T 10 not for any one to tell you Sow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-18

You haven't nerve enough to take the
next train back to Chicago and tell Packy
you refused ten thousand. II you do he'll
discharge you. You are not his manager
anyway. only his trainer, and what you
say doesn't go with me for a minute.
II you don't accept ten thousand within
five minutes just dig up time table
and get aboard train. / wouldn't give
you the extra thousand IL you were dy-
ing. Will you take the ten or leave it?'
Hurst pulled out his watch as ne used
to do when umpiring ball games and
Th.ery. hopping his forehead, put his
name to articles Of agreement before the
time limit expired. Then he boarded q
train for the Windy City prepared to tell
McFarlan0 how he had failed to blum the
veteran match maker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-18
CROSS BEATS MURPHY
IS. IN FINAL ROUNDS
East Side Dentist Overcomes
Opponents Early Lead by
Strong Finish.

NEW YORK. April 1S-Leach Cross,
the valiant East Side dentist. shaded
Harlem Tommy" Murphy in the main
event of ten rounds at the Empire Ath-
letic Club last night. 1t was a fair fight,
but nothing exceptionally brilliant.
Cross won out as the result Of a strong
finish that fairly swept Murphy of his
feet in the last two rounds. In the early
part of the fray Tommy caused Leach
al manner Of trouble. He shot home
stiff left jabs to the face and at short
range chopped his right to the body to
good effect.
Murphy was wild all through the mill.
Cross was surer In his leads but was
bothered by his old familiar trait of COW
ering up on every provocation.
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fortunately for their victim. the civil
guard had all the threads Of the little
plot In their hands. Seated round q lit
tie table discussing q bottle Of wine and
the alluring fortune, the Spaniards and
their prospective victim were surprised
by the entrance OF an officer, and the
colloQuy came to an abrupt termination.
Realizing that the game was UP, the
two Spaniards jumped out Of a window
and fell into the clutches Of civil
guard. The Teuton. fearful of losing his
money and misunderstanding the true
state of affairs, also jumped out of the
window. The swindlers, the German and
the proprietor of the hosiery are now
under detention. This ingenious Spanish
prisoner" fraud has been going on for
years, but no amount of publicity seems
sufficient to put q stop, to 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-18

with the governors of the club and to
make the effort of their lives to capture
the big middle states regatta for the
Potomac river for Labor day of this
year. rhe middle states" is the larg-
est attended regatta of the year, and
this year will be much larger because
the national regatta, being held at
Peoria. ILL.,, considerable number of the
eastern clubs will not attend on account
Of the big expense, but. will wait to send
entries to the middle states. This re-
gatta has been held here four times since
1903. and each occasion the Potomacs
have made 1t record affair as far as the
list of entries was concerned.
In View of the active season that is
before them. the racing committee of the
new eight-oared shell. presumably a Sec
tional one, together with other material
necessary for a hrst class organizat on.
AS such the Potomac club Is recognized
throughout America.
The affairs OF the club financially were
found to be in good shape by Treasurer
Underwocd's annual report.
Seven new members were taken from
the waiting list and elected to member
ship, while the applications of seven more
were received. The election Of officers
for the year was spiritedly contested.
and after the ballots had been counted
the following were found to be elected !:
President, Charles G. Warden: vice presi-
r. Russell Underwood; secretary, T..
Richard Gasch: captain. John r. Evans:
first lieutenant, G. Arthur Bell: second
lieutenant. John C. Mckinney: board of
Nolan. Douglas Spencer Bliss. F. Russell
Underwood, E. Richard Gasch. William
C. Mckinney, Albert B. Dent. Charles G..
Warden and John Hadley Doyle.
nff no ,1r oil tod or
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Claims Leopold's Wealth.
Special cab,exram to The Star.

BRUSSELS. April 1a-The Belgian gov.
ernment claims practically all the enor.
NOUS wealth accumulated by King Leo
poid during his long connection with the
Kongo in virtue Of the cession made to 1,
IN 1905. 1t Is urged by the Irincesses t.iat
ki,ss cession was q limited one. and u
not include the fortune amassed by the
king before 1893. Over $50.OO000O may ul
Umately be involved In this litigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-18
Files Petition in Bankruptcy.

A petition In voluntary bankruptcy has
been filed by William p. FAINT. wholesale
liquor dealer at 30O1 NJ street northwest.
He lists his debts at $2.71l.S3, and esti-
mates his assets at $1,000. Attorneys r.
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-18

Potomac Boat Club Elects Officer,
and Booms Rowing.

was rampant last night at the annual
meeting OF the Potomac Boat Club. A
large and enthusiastic gathering OF. menu
bers wass present and took q lively in
terest In the AFFAIRS discussed Tor the good
OF the club.
The members agreed to man to stand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-18
bert B. Dent, with subcommittee to be

The season will open early in May with
the holding OF big smoker, which will
be followed by a formal dancing party
Capt. Evans has sent out his call for
all candidates to report to him April
p, in order to prepare crews for the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-18
SPANISH PRISONER"
FRAUD IS FRUSTRATED
International SWindIers Fail in
Latest Attempt to
MuIct Victim.
Special Cablegram to The Star.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
MADRID, April 15.-In spite of re-
peated warnings issued by the police au-
thorities. the International swindlers
working what is known as the Spanish
prisoner fraud continue their ingenious
activity, sometimes meeting with sue
cess. but on other occasions, as the lat
est instance shows. having success
snatched from them just as it was within
their reach.
The other day German subject ar
rived at Ell Escorial from abroad, bring
ing with him the sum of 5000. He had
been beguiled by the persuasive elo-
quence of the swindlers and was at
tracted by the lure Of vast sum of
money supposed to be buried in the vicin-
ity of the Escorial. He was simple
enough to believe that by handing over
the 5000 he would obtain information as
to the whereabouts OF the buried treas
ure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-18
rhe leading scores were as follows:

II you want work read the want coi-
umns Of The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-18
Fine Household Linens
Friday Specials

Now SI.4o 2H yards long. Was $2.5o Now Sis.
so Fine Hemstched Huck Towels; large slightly
soled. Were Coo and soc. Now 371ac.
so Fine Irish Bleached Damask Napkins
$3.50. Now $500.
IS dozen I8x36 Beached Huck Towels border Were
$I2o. Now $Ioo dozen.
dozen 18x18 Cotton Dice Napkins Marked down soc
per Dozen
IS dozen Fine Bleached Fisheye Damask Towels; hem
stitched. Were 3Ic. Now 25c
IS dozen Extra Heavy and Closely Woven Double Thread
Turkish Bath Towels Were $50. Now 25c.
IS Fine Irish Beached Damask Pattern Cloths; yards
wide; 3 yards long Were $500. Now $500
10 2o-inch Fine Bleached Damask Napkins Were
$3.50. Now $500
dozen 26-nch Fine Full Bleached Moravan Damask Nap
kins Were 5000 Now $3.50.
IS Asbestos Table Pads protect your table
moisture. 48nch-Were $3.50. Now $3.50. 54inch-Were
$500. Now $500 6oinch-Were 5000 Now $500. .
Is Fine Beached Moravian Hemstiched Teacloths Were
$I75. Now $I.25.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-18
Trio Is Arrested.

station by couple Of Spaniards and the
trio adjourned to hosiery for the pur-l
pose of clinching the bargain. Unfor-,
tunately for the plans Of the Spaniards.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-19
GUILFORD.

Mrs. Archie Mellen is in Hinsdale, stay
ing at Mrs. John Watson's.
The ladies' society will hold a sewing
meeting a the home of Mrs. Fred Coombs
next Wednesday.
Truman Ball was taken to the Brattle-
boro Memorial hospital Wednesday for
the removal of a growth on his lip.
Misses Virginia and Louise Hill re-
turned home Monday from Brooklyn, N.
Y. where they had been with relatives
several weeks.
Mrs. Lucy Chandler, who spent several
weeks at William Tyler's, came to her
home this week. John Chandler came
from Connecticut on Monday to remain
with his mother through the winter.
In the annual meeting OF the ladies'
society last week Mrs. Clifford Baker was
chosen president; Mrs. Fred Coombs, vice
president; Mrs. Huntley, Mrs Waterman
and Miss Mabel Coombs, social committee
Mrs. j. Flagg, Mrs. j. e. Gale and Miss
Faith Fairbank, program committee; Mrs
c. p. Miller, secretary and treasurer.