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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-25
HUNDREDS At SHAD BAKE
Board of Trade Outing Being
Held at River View
Today.

This is shad bake day for the Board
Of Trade. Nearly FIVE hundred of Wash
1ngton's most prominent business and
professional men. members of the board.
are enjoying. the annual outing of the
organization at River View. They went
to the resort in two parties, the first
leaving here on the steamer ST. Johns
at 1870 O'Clock this morning. and the
second and larger party. leaving on the
same steamer at las o'clock this after
noon.
Under the leadership of DR.. Frank E.
Gibson. chairman of the committee on
arrangements, the plans for the shad bake
were so admirably drawn that every COM
fort and convenience of the members
was carved for. Dinner was served at
River View, with planked shad as the
feature, at o'clock for the party which
took the early boat A second dinner will
be served this afternoon after the ar
rival OF the second boat, and to cheer the
fainting spirits of the early arrivals,
supper will be served at o'clock this
evening for their particular benefit.
base ball game between teams chosen
played this morning. Prizes Will be
awarded the winners. This afternoon the
athletic events will be run off, and Pres
ident T. c. Moves will hand out the hand
some prizes donated by Washington mer-
chants to the successful contestants.
When the party boards the steamer
about o'clock this evening the St.
Johns will be headed down stream as far
as Indian Head to give the board men,
bers a sail before returning to the city.
1t is expected the whole party will arrive
in Washington about o'clock tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-25
DR.. J. R. CROMWELL DEAD
Native of Maryland and War
veteran-Long a Resi-
dent Here.

DIR. j. r. Bromvell, for many years
practicing physician in this city, died
at his home, 1147 Connecticut avenue, at
o'clock this morning. Funeral services
VIII be held at the residence Monday
morning at 10 o'clock Burial will be
private.
DR.. Bromwell was born in Frederick
county. Md. September Is, 1S43. Before
listed in the Confederate army. and was
attached to the 1st Maryland Battalion
of Cavalry, an Independent corps. COM
posed mostly of prominent young men
of that state. Three Of his brothers
also Joined the Confederate army about
the same time.
He served throughout the war. was at
the battle of Gettysburg, where he was
severely wounded. and was afterward
with Gen. Stuart at Yellow Tavern,
where the latter, was killed.
Returning to Maryland after the war.
he studied medicine at the University Of
1864 he married Catherine NJ. Consta BILE
of Maryland. and began the practice Of
medicine shortly thereafter at Hamilton
Loudoun county. Va, where he remained
for ten years. In 1852 he came to Wash
ington and established an office at 1917
II street. Shortly thereafter he pur-
chased the residence at 1147 Connecticut
avenue, where he continued the practice
of his profession until his DEATH
Dr. Bromweh had been in feeble health
for several years. and after q lingering
illness died Of pneumonia.
There were no children. DIR. Bromwel
is survived by a brother, Dr. John Brom-
we'll Of Mount Airy. Nd, and one sister
Mrs. Harry c. Grifnth of Alexandra, Va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-25
JOHNSON GIVES NOTICE
OF EIGHTEEN RELEASES
President of American Ball League
Makes Official Announcement
Of Changes.

CHICAGO. May 25.-The release of
eighteen American League players and
contracts with four others were an
nounced today by President B. B. John
son of the American League: They are:
Releases-By st. Louis to Jersey City.
John Frill; by Montgomery to st. Louis,
NJ. Allison; by Detroit to Scranton. Will
lam H. Dolan; to Providence, Bill Bailey,
Alexander Remenas. Clarence Mitchell
(opuonaD; by Washington to Chattanoo-
ga. Joseph Boehling; by Philadelphia to
Harrisburg Chester Emerson; to Balti-
more, Joseph Kilhullen; to Haverhill,
Lester Long: to Wilmington. Roger Sal
man; to Toledo, Henry Krause; to Baltl-
more. d. C. Danforth; by New York to
Rochester. p. Martin; to Brockton, w.
Upham by Boston to Jersey City. Mains
and K. N. Hageman, to Worcester, Pitch
er Leonard.
Contracts-With Cleveland. Harry Davis
and ]. L. Birmingham; with Washing
ton, j. A. Flynn; with New York. Edward
Sweeney.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-25
URGES CHURCH INTEREST
Dr.. Allison Addresses Gradual
ing Class at BeIcourt
Seminary.

Striving to Excel or Reaching Toward
Higher Things was the subject Rev. DIR.
John Lee Allison, pastor of the Second
Presbyterian Church of Alexandra and
formerly pastor of the Gunton- Temple
Memorial Presbyterian Church of this
city, discussed in an address to- the grad
uating class of Belcourt Seminary last
evening.
DR.. Allison took occasion to point out
that young women should take a deep
interest in the work Of the church and
that at all times they should be ready
and willing to respond to any movement
which will advance the effort which
Christian organization is endeavoring to
advance.
He said the two important things one
should strive to accomplish in life are
personal attainment in character, and a
direct personal ministry of usefulness in
the world.
The invocation was pronounced by Rev.
George Ffske Dudley, rector of st. Ste
phen's Episcopal Church, while Messrs.
Anton Gloetzner and Anton Kaspar con-
tributed to the musical program of the
occasion.
Mrs. Mary Burke Somervell. principal of
the school, then presented diplomas for
completing the classical course to Misses
Laura Mcclure Allison and Martha Lee
Allison daughters of Rev. DIR. Alliso.l,
and Misses Lillian Burk. Harriet A.
Chamberlain, Mary Arden Kelley. Gussie
O'Keefe, Pattie, O'Keefe and Martha d.
Shelton.
Miss Louise c. Hampon and Nellie LOU
Use Slaughter were awarded diplomas for
the special English course, while a spe-
cial certificate was given Miss Katherine
II. Simmons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-25
INJURED IN AUTO CRASH.
Mrs. Lucas p. Loving Hurt When
Machine Hits Brick Wagon.

Mrs. Lucas p. Loving OF $500 nth strest
northwest was painfully. though not seri-
ously. injured this morning. when an
automobile in which she and Mr.. Loving
were riding collided with . brick wagon
1t 10th and X streets northwest The
wheel of the brick wagon smashed
through the side OF the automobile. in
ficting cuts and bruises on Mrs. Loving's
arm and side.
Mrs. Loving was taken to her home BY
Arthur Plant, who passed in his machine
n moment after the collision occurred.
The driver and owner Of the brick wagon
are unknown. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-25
ELECTRIC PARK ENTRIES.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
ELECTRIC PARK RACE TRACK, Nav
ENTRIES for Monday. May %:
First race, selling; three-year-olds and
up: about five furlongs-Chilton Queen
loI; Hewlett. 100: Petit Chevaux. 102: Ex-
cellence. 1G2; Lasa ia. 100: George G.
Hall. loo; kerran. 100; Claque, 1917; sBon-
ME Bee. 102.
Second race. selling; three-year-olds and
up: seven furlongs-Susan, 1O5; Merise,
lW. Shreve. 100: Louise Welles, log; Gill
bert. 101; Lucille r., 1O6: Argonaut 1906
Garneau. 1o1; Leialoha, a5.
Third race, selling: three-year-olds and
up; seven furlongs-Short Order, los: Cas-
uewood. 1l9, 'Hudas Sister. 100; Joe
Rose. Ill; Glenn Beachy. los; Emperor
William, Ill: Masks and Faces, III; sSir
Edward, ia; Congo. los.
Fourth race, selling. Ghree-year- olds
and up: one and one-sixteenth miles
Golden Castle, 1l3: Otilo. 113: tom Mel
ton, 100; Henock. 1O1; Grecian Bend, ll3:
Peter Fender. 113: Lord Wells, 1o4:
Hedge Rose. 100.
Fifth race. selling: three-year-ol and
up; seven furlongs-Billy Barnes, 10:
Warner Griswell, los. Moilie s., los:
Drexel Hill, %: Inferno Queen, 1O6:
Catula, 10; Elnar. 1O7; Ethel Lebrume,
loti: Good Acre. 107.
Sixth race, Electric, Park handicap:
500; one mile-Fond Heart. 119; Grania
ioi; Beach Sand, 1O2: Deduction, ~;
Stelcliff. rs; Duncraggin, III; Eloro. 100;
Babbler, l02; Monty Fox, 1O7. Rey, %;
Handwriting. 100.
Seventh race. purse: three-year-olds
and up; about five furiongs-Sheriff
Grueninger. %; Love Watches. 116; Ba,
Masterson, lis; Galinda, 1885, Blue Day
los; Shillalah, 92: Pharaoh, III, Ramon
Corona, les: Henotic. 90.
Eighth race. selling; three-year- lds
and up: six and one-half furlongs-
Casque. 113; Loyal Maid. Ill; vespers
loo: Mason, ia: Sam Weller, Il3
Corinth. 100; Aviator, III: Fort Worth
Ill; Gold Cap, Ill.
Apprentice allowance claimed
Weather fair. track fast. First race
called at 2:45 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-25
RECONCILIATION IN VIEW.
Northern Baptists Hear Report OF
Relations With Southern Body.

DEs MONIES, Iowa. May 25-When
the session OF the Northern Baptist con-
vention was resumed today the commit
tee on relations with the Southern Bap-
fist convention made its annual report.
That an agreement over the controversy
which long has existed between the two
associations would be effected was the
belief Of the delegates, and plans for
greater cooperation in national church
work were made. The breach was the re-
suit of mission work in New Mexico.
Rev. D. l.. Schultz Of Pennsylvania dis
cussed the work of the church among
miners.
That the negro problem is one that will
never be solved until there is greater CO.
operation between the north and the
south. was the declaration of DIR. Charles
L. White. associate corresponding secre-
tary Of New York. who addressed the
convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-25

Naval Officers Say That It Was Not
Sufficiently Frozen.

Officials of the Navy Department to-
day expressed complete satisfaction with
the explanation made by naval officers
At Philadelphia of the reason for the re-
lection of the $4,000 pounds of beef in
tended for the Prairie. In substance,
this was that the meat was perfectly
sound. but was not frozen hard enough
10 meet the requirements for naval tropi-
cal cruising. There is little or no de-
mand for this hard frozen beef for local
use. and as it takes some time to re-
frigerate the meat sufficiently to meet
the naval requirements. there was nat
urally shortage in Philadelphia when
the sudden demand was made.
The marine expedition was not materi-
ally delayed, nor will the men suffer for
fresh meat. il is stated at the Navy De-
partment. for the reason that there is an
ample supply in the cold storage plant
al Guantanamo. whittier the Prairie is
bound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-25
Judges in Essay Contest
Are to Hold Conference

So close are the ratings which have been
given q number of the papers submitted
in The Stars anti-hy essay contest that
the judges today decided to hold con-
ference for the purpose of determining
which contestants are entitled to the
prizes offered.
The names Of the winners. it definitely
Is announced. will be given out in time
for publication In Tuesdays Star.
That the contest Is the most difficult
each has ever participated In in the ca
pacify OF q judge Is the unanimous decla-
ration of Health Officer Woodward. Alex
ander T. Stuart. director of intermediate
instruction in the public schools, and
John G. McGrath, the committee appoint
ed to examine the essays. Many OF the
papers submitted showed so much origi-
nality Of thought, IN addition to comply
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-25
Trolley Men May Vote on Strike.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. May 25.-Repre-
sentatives Of the thirteen trolley unions
in this state will have a conference next
week with Vice President Storrs of the
Connecticut Company on the matter of
adjustment Of wages. The company has
now practically withdrawn Its offer OF a
compromise basis of one-half cent
an hour. advance. In oficial uarters
strike vote is now looked for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-25

ing with all the rules OF the contest. that
the judges. in several instances. found II
dihicult to determine which were entitled
to the higher ratings.
1t In certain that the essays declared
to be the best will have undergone as
thorough an examination as Is possible
in contests OF the kind. The judges will
have taken nearly two weeks in which to
arrive at their decision. and the winners
will have the satisfaction OF knowing that
they participated in an unusually fairly
conducted competition.
Altogether. six prizes are to be award
ed-three to children under twelve years
OF age and like number to competitors
between the ages Of twelve and sixteen
years. The prizes will have q total value
of $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-25
SUGAR PLANT CLOSED DOWN.
New York Corporation Gets News
From Cuba.

NEW YORK, May o5.-The Guantana-
mo sugar Company. corporation of
New York men. which operates two
plantations near Esperanto and Santa
Rosa. where cane burning has been re-
ported. was in receipt of dispatches to-
day saying that one of it's plants had
been closed down. No details regarding
the seriousness Of the uprising were
given by the company's agents. ;,
American capital in Cuba is mainly in
vested in the eastern end of the island,
the center of the negro uprising, None
IF the other New York companies in
sugar trade has received direct advices
regarding the situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-25
LEADER MANN ABSENT.
Away for First Time During Present
Session.

For the first time during the present
session; of Congress Minority Leader
James r. Mann was "off the job today
He has gone to Chicago on private bust
ness. Representative Madden of Chicago
took the minority leaders place.
In the Senate Vice President Sherman
was absent on flying trip. in which he
said he wanted to attend to private bust
ness, and Senator Lodge Of Massachu-
sets presided over the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-25
REWARDS BOYS KINDNESS.
Recluse Dying in Howell Leaves to
Young Friend $32,0O

SPRINGFIELD. Mo. May 25.-Sus-
tanning the claim of Orris Northrup, a
twelveyear-old boy. TO So. 900 found in
the howell of James Burge, a recluse who
died here recently. the circuit court of
Christian county yesterday decided that
Burge. on his deathbed. had bequeathed
the house and all 1t contained" 10 the
youth. who had been kind TO him dur
ing his illness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-25
GETS FREE WITHOUT AID.
Battleship Nebraska Pulls, Unin.
jured, OF Of Mud Bank.

NEW ORLEANS. May 25.-The United
States frst-class battleship Nebraska.
after being stuck for several hours last
night on a mud bank on the outer bar OF
Southwest Pass. ut the mouth Of the Mis-
sissippi river, got clear at 1880 o'clock
without assistance and passed out into
the gulf. The vessel was reported unin-
jured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-25

Arrangements have been completed by
Lincoln Circle of the Grand Army of the
Republic to hold memorial services be-
fore the Lincoln statue in the rotunda OF
the Capitol tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock. There will be a program of
speaking and singing and the statue Will
be decorated. Representative James M.
Graham of Illinois will deliver the ora
ton. All patriotic societies of the Dis
trict have been invited to attend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-25
REFORM AND EDUCATION.
Topics Discussed by United Presby.
terrain General Assembly.

SEATTLE, Wash, May 25.-When the
United Presbyterian General Assembly
met today the business before 1t was dis
cussion OF the reports OF the committees
on reforms and education.
Tonight the Presbyterians of Seattle
will give a reception to the visiting dele
gates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-25
RICHARD H. MCLEAN DEAD.
Was Shipbuilder at Navy Yard at
Portsmouth, Va.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. May 25.-Richard
III. Mclean died at his home here this
morning. He was a ship builder. employ
ed at the navy yard.
He is survived by a son. c. A. Mclean.
and four daughters. Mrs. Rosa Roach.
Mrs. Lulu Taylor. Mrs. Della Dempsey
and Miss Fannie Mclean, all Of whom
now live at Portsmouth. He also is sur
viyed by q nephew, Richard 4. Mclean
of the composing room Of The Evening
Star of Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-25

supporting Mr. Newman has been told
that serious results, may Be expected from
the passage of b bill In Congress which
vitality affects him II he does not inime-
diately declare allegiance to the Costello
faction
1.-THE men associated with and support.
ing Mr.. Newman in his candidacy have
been just as anxious to be honored in
representing the District of Columbia in
national conventions when 1t took two or
three hundred dollars to attend them as
they are now. when Il will cost only one
dollar and a half to 80 to Baltimore and
back"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-25

NEW YORK. May 25.-An involuntary
petition in bankruptcy was filed today
in the United States district court
against George F. Considine, the
sporting man, by creditors, who say
that his assets are worth 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-25
Carbuncle Kills Professor.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, May 25.-Garrick
Mallory Borden. instructor in fine arts at
Harvard. Is dead at the Stiilman Infirmary
from blood poison, the result of a car
buncle on the back of his neck. Mr. Bor-
den was graduated from Cornell in 1889.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-25
STATEMENT.
1911.
AFFIDAVIT.

solemnly that the above statement represents
only copies of THE EVENING AND SUNDAY
STAR circulated during the seven days ended May a.
furnished matted. for valuable consideration to bona
O In he
In the of loft
agents only from a few OF unsold papers
have not yet been received -
FLEMING NEWBOLD.
Business Manager,
Evening Star Newspaper Company.
District o Columbia.
Subscribed twenty nth day
OF May AID. 1912.
w. SPENCER ARMSTRONG.
(6eal) Notary Public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-25
Street Cars Collide, Fifteen Hurt.

BOSTON. May 25.-Fffteen persons were
injured by a collision between two street
cars on the Bay State line near Saugus
in a thunderstorm late last night. In
the heavy downpour the motorman OF 4
special car failed 70 see the light Of .
car ahead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-25

Carlton, four years old. son of Roy
o. Winters, near Oakland, Md, died
Thursday of internal injuries received
when he fell from a wagon. driven by
his father. 4 wheel passed over his
body. J.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-25
Plantation Near Santiago
Seized by Armed Negroes

SANTIAGO. Cuba. May ga strong
band of armed and mounted negroes this
morning attacked the plantation of Ell
Silo. about fifteen miles from this city.
and carried off all the horses, provisions
and other plumber.
The government is dispatching troops
from here to Guantanamo. Steamers
have been chartered for the purpose on
account of the complete interruption of
the railroad.
Another strong force of insurgents is
attacking the Santa Lucia sugar planta
ton. near Gibara. on the north coast of
the province of oriente.
The plantation is American property.
No government forces are anywhere in
the vicinity. but the employees are MAX
ing successful resistance
Bands of armed negroes are reported
to have torn up the rails of the Guanta-
namo railroad between Guantanamo city
and Boqueron. a short distance from the
United States naval station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-25
Railroad Tracks Cut.

They also have cut the tracks of the
Guantanamo and western railroad. be-
tween San Luis junction and Guantana-
mo. The railroad is an American prop
erty No trains arrived here yesterday
from Guantanamo. all traffic having been
suspended. The telegraph and telephone
wires also have been cut
The insurgents yesterday burned the
Cuniera bridge of the Guantanamo and
Western railroad.
The putting out of commission of the
Guantanamo and Western railroad Is
likely to interpose a serious obstacle to
the advance of troops into the region In
the vicinity of Guantanamo, where the
insurgent forces are strong
Several American plantation owners in
the vicinity of Guantanamo have ap-
piled to the mayor of that city for a
guard of twenty-five soldiers for each
plantation. The mayor was unable to
comply with the request, and the plant
ers appealed TO the commandant of the
American naval station to send marines
or bluejackets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-25
OVER CHURCH IN ASIA
w. P. EveIand Chosen Mis-
sionary Bishop by Methodists.
NOW AT HEAD OF SEMINARY
General Conference at MINNEAPOLIS
Elects Eight Bishops, Known as
General Suprintendents.
NOW AT HEAD OF SEMINARY

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, May 25.-W. P.
Eveland. president OF the Church Semi
nary at Williamsport. Pa. on the third
ballot today was chosen missionary
bishop OF the Methodist Episcopal Church
for southeastern Asia. He received 45
votes, with 495 necessary to elect.
List Completed.
BY a vote of 557, IS more than neces-
sary to elect. the general conference yes
terday elected as bishop W. P. Thirkield.
president of Howard University of Wash
inston. D. c. He was the eighth and Ia st
OF bishops or general superintendent to
be named by the present conference.
DR.. Ihirkield was elected on the TWEEN
ty-slxfh ballot. On the twenty-third bal
lot DR.. F. d. Leite of Detroit. was elected
bishop. receiving 551 votes, thirty-two
more than necessary, and on the twenty
fourth ballot r. j. Coake of New York
was elected bishop, receiving 5c5 votes,
four more than necessary.
Dr j. W.. Robinson. formerly of Har-
Ian, Iowa, but for twenty years a mis-
sionary in India. was elected mission
airy bishop for southern Asia over the
Rev Rockwell Clancy, missionary in
Asia.
Eight Added to Roll.
The balloting for bishop for the south
eastern Asia district resulted in no choice.
DR.. Emil Luering, Frankfort-on-Main ain,
Germany, being high man. with 100 votes
w. P. Eveland Of WiNiamsport, Pa, Sec
ond. with 1885, and Harry Farmer, now at
Manila in charge of the theological SEMI
nary there, third. with 156.
Homer Eaton. @. p. Mains, E. r. Ora
a II A1A
as publishing agents of the church.
The eight general superintendent of
bishops, as distinguished from missionary
bishops, who have authority only in their
own districts, elected at the present ses-
sion of the conference are: Homer G.
Stuntz. New York; T. g. Henderson. New
York; w. o. Shepard, Chicago; n. Luc-
cock, Kansas City, Kan: F. D. Leete.
Detroit; F. j. Mcconnell, Greencastle.
Ind: r. j. Cooke, New York, and w. P.
Thirkfeld, Washington. d. C..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-25
IN NEARLY EVERY HOME

The Star is the one paper in Washington in
nearly every home and the only paper in thousands
of homes.
The regular carrier delivery circulation of The
Star, both daily and Sunday is greater by many
thousands than that of any other Washington news
paper.
The bona fde circulation of The Evening Star
with but one edition daily is than 10000 in
cess of its nearest competitor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-25
SKATERS ALL BUSY
Lawrence Fitzgerald Second in
Anti-FIy Campaign.
HIS SCORE TO DATE, 43,5O0
Layton H. Burdette Still Leads With
Total of $4,000.
ESSAY AWARDS NEARLY READY
Health ohacials Considering the Es-
tablishment of Receiving Sta
tions for Destroyed Insects.
Swat the Flu!

The warm weather has brought
out the flies. The fly season is
at hand. What are YOU going
to do about it? Do you intend
to allow these hot-weather pests
and breeders of disease to
multiply from a few flies into a
million eggs and from a million
eggs into trillions of flies? If