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The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
WASHINGTON BOYS
GIVEN:DBGRBBS
Closing Exercises Held in Open Air
at Maryland Agricultural
CoIIePe.
Special to The Washington Herald,

SEeC1l 70 The Nas1ingtun heralQ-
College Park. June 1.-THE exercises
marking the closing OF the hfty-eighth
year Of the Maryland Agricultural Col
lege took place here to-day. For the
first time in the history Of the college the
awarding Of diplomas, medals, and spe-
cal prizes took place on the outside OF
the building. in grove adjoining the
gymnasium. President Richard W. Syl-
vester. president Of the college, was pres
ent, but took no part in the exercises.
Acting President Thomas II. Spence was
master Of ceremonies. The speaker Of the
occasion. the Hon. William T. Warbur-
ton, Of Elkton, Nd; members Of the
board Of trustees. and faculty Of the col
Iage occupied seats upon the stage.
The following degrees were conferred
on District OF Columbia graduates: Bach
eIor Of science in mechanical engineer
ing, Lucian Homer Staley, Wilson l.
FAIRFIELD. TakomR Park, D. c.
A certificate OF proficiency in the two
year course in agriculture was awarded
to William B. McGrath, Soldiers Home,
D. c.
A certificate Of proficiency in the two
year course in horticulture was awarded
to Robert Elva Scammen, BrOOkland,
D. c.
The degree Of master Of arts was con-
ferred upon Robert W. Pindeu, chleI
clerk OF the Department OF Commerce
and Labor and a member Of the class
Of 1881
The degree Of master OF science was
conferred upon Franklin Sherman. jr.
in recognition Of his achievements In
the field Of entomology.
The judges at the company competitive
drill held yesterday were Lieut. Leigh
ton w. Hazlehurst, who was killed when
q Wright biplane fell with him at COL
lege Park yesterday. and Lieut. Harvey
Graham, one Of the government aviators
schooling at the College Park field.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
COMING ATTRACTIONS
The Belnsco.

At the Belasco Theater next week the
Butterield Players will appear in Je-
rome K Jerome's brilliant comedy. The
Way TO Win a Woman" This piece was
one Of the prominent successes produced
by the famous Lyceum Theater Stock
Company, New York, during a period
when E. H. Sothern was leading man
OF that superb organization
Though presented some years ago, Je-
rome's comedy is essentially modern in
construction. the time being the present
and the action OF the play taking place
in London.
The more SERIOUS side Of the play is
believed with a continuous vein of
sparkling comedy situations, brilliant
dialogue and epigrams, written IN Je-
rome's characteristic style. The pro-
duction will as usual be given special
and handsome scenic settings.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
Cosmos-vaudeviIIe.

Postponed from the present week until
the next, "Fujiyama," a Japanese operet'
ta, carrying the fragance OF Oriental
breezes with It and the most delightful
musical Offering in popular-priced vaude-
Vile, will be certain Of a big hit at the
Cosmos. II Is scenically elaborate and
brilliant. and is presented by a capable
company headed by such well-knowr
players as Adam Mitchell and John B
Wilson.
The Four Musical KleIses, featuring
many novelties, will purvey a delight
full musical offering, which is tuneful
from start TO finish. Mack and Waldron
will give a clever song and dance act
emphasizing their own brand Of comedy
waIlIsh. comedy juggier, will add his
mite OF tomfoolery to the bill. The Great
Loose, who Is a genuine triple voice
singing marvel" will provide some odd
ties in vocalism-
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
The pifenderfer ResolutiOn.

Il appears that Congress is over
looking one opportunity for investi-
eating a palpable wrong upon the ul-
innate consumer. It should pass the
Diffenderfer resolution asking the De-
partment of Commerce and Labor to
look into the extortionate increase in
anthracite coal prices. The need. OF
Federal interference is emphasized by
each successive development of the coal
operators plans. On April I the miners
in the Pennsylvania fields suspended
work for an increase of 20 per cent
in, their wages, They got 10 per cent,
the sliding scale was abolished, and
they went back to work. But how
about Mr.. Ultimate" Consumer? The
higher pay amounts to less than one
fifth the amount of the increase de-
manded by the railroads, who monopo-
lie the anthracite coal transportation
because they own the mines. 1t IS not
the local coal dealers upon whom the
blame is to be visited, for they, too,
have to come across" or get no coal.
For the past fifteen years it has been
known generally that certain group
of railroads had monopolized the hard
coal industry. Repeated failure on the
part of the Federal government to break
this combine by prosecution in the
courts led to the passing by Congress
of what is known as the commodities
clause" of the act 10 regulate commerce,
prohibiting railroads from transporting
coal from mines owned by them. The
Supreme Court of the United States
affirmed the constitutionality of the act,
but practically nullihed it by ruling
that a railroad company had no legal
right in a mine held in the name of
another company, though that railroad
held every share of the stock of the
coal company.
The Diffenderfer resolution, though
It may not discover anything more
startling than has been known all these
years. may find at least way to curb
the rapacity of the hard coal men, even
if it cannot break their trust Is there
at the present moment any trust in the
country that needs curbing more than
that of the coal barons?
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
BAKERY to- USE
BREAD WRAPPERS
One Firm to Install Machine as
Result Of the Crusade by
Houssksspers.
CAMPAIGN MAY LAG TILL FALL

As a result OF the crusade for wrapped
bread, which was inaugurated by the
HcuseIeepers' Alliance OF the District,
and which has been aided by The WASH
ington Herald, one local baker is expect
ed soon 10 employ the sanitary method
OF distributing his bread about the city.
The baker has signifed his intention OF
purchasing a bread-wrapping machine,
and giving the process a thorough trial.
For the purpose OF inspecting the
bread-wrapping machine and learning
the results Of the trial OF the sanitary
process, delegation Of women from the
Housekeepers Alliance will visit the
bakery in about a week. II the ma
chine proves successful. and the public
seems satisfied with the wrapped prod
uct, other bakers will doubtless adopt
the system
Because OF the fact that the greater
number OF women composing the COM
mittes from the Housekeepers' Alliance
in charge OF the bread-wrapping crusade
Will leave the city for the summer within
q short time, II has been decided not
10 renew the vigorous campaign until
next fan. II the bakers OF the city have
not adopted the sanitary process by that
time, the women viii open a relentless
crusade, which Will not be terminated
eAAAAA bAAN utslENQ eNQ 10
The women will not appeal at hrst to tho
bakers but will attempt to arouse SER
timent among the housekeepers in favor
OF wrapped bread.
Crusade May Lag.
The crusade certainly ought to be
continued during the summer without re-
taxation" said Miss Georgia Robertson.
Of the Housekeepers' Alliance, who is at
the head OF the campaign, yesterday aft
ernoon, but because OF our depleted
ranks during the hot season. such an
attempt would prove nothing but a fall
ure.
There is unquestionably great need
Of wrapped bread in Washington. The
other day I was passing down the street,
and saw a wagon loaded from the driv-
er's seat to the tail gate with hun
reds Of loaves Of bread. There was
no curtain in the front Of the wagon
TO protect that great quantity OF bread
from the flying dust and germs. A great
dust was kicked up as the horse pulled
the heavy wagon over the street. and
much OF Il blew on the bread"
Miss Robertson said that she had sent
letters TO all OF the women's clubs In
the city, urging them TO lend their aid
in the campaign for pure food. More
than 1000 postal cards have been scat
tered broadcast over the city with the
same end In view. Many responses have
been received. Promises Of co-opera-
tiCn have come in from all sections.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
The Columbia.

J. E. Dodson's stirring and delight
fully humorous play. The House Next
Door" in which he has achieved the
starring triumphs of his career during
the past two years. is the comedy that
is now in rehearsal by the Columbia
Players for presentation next week. 1t
is conceededly the best work Of that ac-
complished author. J. Hartley Manners,
and was originally produced in New York
at the Gayety Theater. April p 1903.
While The House Next Door introduces
the intermarriage question, Il does so
in an inoffensive way. and from the
strictly comedy standpoint. in which Mr..
Manners offers ii, II adequately fills all
expectations.
With material for character studies,
such as the comedy affords, II is con-
fdently predicted that Columbia patrons
will be treated TO several agreeable sur
prises when the matter OF casting the
play is put before them for Judgment
The mountinEs will be elegant and the
costuming in keeping with the sur
roundings.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
FLAG DAY EXERCISES.
President Taft Invited to Make
Address in Church.

Flag Day. June A. Is 10 be celebrated
30 extensively by schools and the many
patriotic societies in the District OF Co
lumbIa that the Department OF the Poto-
mac. Woman's Relief Corps OF which
Mrs Margaret A Walker Is president,
will hold its exercises on the night of
June I3. The exercises will take place
in the Church Of Our Father, corner OF
Thirteenth and L Streets, and Il Is ex-
pected that President Taft will attend
and make q brief speech.
All Of the patriotic societies OF the
District. the school children. and the
public in general are invited to be pres
ent. The programme for the evening
will be in the hands Of Patriotic In
structor OF the Department OF the Poto-
mac. w. r. c., MRS. Isabel worren Ball.
The exercises win open at O'Clock
sharp with pipe organ voluntary OF
national airs, played by Mrs, Grace De-
four Brown. Miss May Borland, at the
piano, VIII play for the march Of the
flags. which viii be Comprised - ooloE
bearerA
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
Chevy Chase Lake.

That the splendid music afforded by
the Marine Band players at Chevy Chase
Lake is appreciated cannot be doubted
when one see the great throng on hand
nightly. Popular selections and classics
mlngle on the programme, every consid-
Grafton being shown for all tastes. The
concert over the band is stationed at
the big pavilion, whose spacious floor at
tracts regular devotes every evening. Out
Of consideration to the public freak
dancing is barred. One Of the most
popular Of the attractions at Chevy
Chase Lake is the big merry-go-round.
which has all the newest devices.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
Majestic.

For next weeks bill the management
Of the Majestic Theater, at Ninth and
the Avenue. has assembled unusually
strong feature acts with Okuni Sami and
his hying lady Of mystery, "Radah." All
Of the righteousness Of the East Is
brought into play in this novelty.
A clever comedy act called The Thief, ."
presented by A. Hampton and company
is sure TO prove a hit with Majestic pa
irons, because OF its sprightly comedy,
singing, and acting.
Another comedy sketch will be The
Burglars" by Ben Dawson and COM
pany.
In addition there will be other acts
and three FIRST run pictures daily at all
performances making the Majestic the
best show in town for the money.
Tonight is amateur night Marieno's
i've big black bears and the Knights OF
Columbus parade pictures all this week
are drawing features.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
WILSON TO RETURN.

Secretary Knox Denies Ambassador
to Mexico VIII BE Removed.
ambassador Wilson. after cOnferring
with the President and myself a few
more times. will return to Mexico City
in his former capacity" said Secretary
OF State Knox yesterday when questioned
regarding rumors that the Madero ad-
ministration and Americans in Mexico
had demanded Wilson's withdrawal.
Mr.. Wilson has had no leave for more
than q year" continued the Secretary
Of State, and he thought It best tc
come TO Washington TO confer with Us
regarding the border claims and to dis
cuss the entire Mexican situation
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
Glen Echo.

As a special free attraction at Glen
Echo tonight. the management an
nounces a reproduction OF the fireworks
dIsplay that delighted hundreds last week.
An interesting innovation is the crys-
tai gazing in the Gypsy camp by Nine.
Caretta. who has Just returned from the
Orient accompanied by Zueva Casseen.
a renowned physic expert The dancing
under the same rule OF proper dancing
only. which prevailed last season will con-
tinue to be a feature.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
READY FOR OUTING.
Washington Railway Relief Asso-
citation to Hold Picnic.

In order to replsn!sh a badly depleted
sick and relief fund treasury. the men,
bers Of the Washington Railway Relief
Association are rapidly completing plans
for one Of the most notable OF the sum-
mer excursions out Of Washington. The
railway men will give their annual out
ing to Chesapeake Beach Thursday, June
q, and according to standard reckonings
the AFFAIR promises to be a notable one.
The motormen, conductors, and other
employees Of the Washington Railway
and Electric Company have a unique or
ganiZation. The monthly dues of 81 per
member and the returns from the an
nual outing go to maintaining the es-
sentially beneficial failures OF the en-
employees association In consideration
Of their membership in the relief asso-
citation the members receive medical and
surgical care when needed. as well as
a weekly benefit when incapacitated for
labor. on the death Of a member his
wife or mother receives $50.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
Commission Refuse. Reduction.

The complaint of the Ashgrove Lime
and Portland Cement Company and the
Western States Portland Cement Com
pany of unreasonable rates over the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe and Mis-
souri, Pacific Railroads from Texas points
TO Kansas CITY were dismissed yesterday
by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Certain rates to points In Oklahoma were
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
Polls.

The Poll Players will invade the music
al field next week with an elaborate
production Of Three Twins" the big
New York success which ran for two
years on Broadway, at the Herald Square
Theater.
Three Twins is a sparkling farce set
to music. II tells a story Of many COM
plIcatIons and fine comedy values.
A H. Van Buren will be seen in the
role which Clifton Crawford made IA
nous. and Izetta Jewel VIII be the Molly
Summers, the part played by Bessie Nc
Coy and Mayme Gehrue.
Three Twins" scintillstes with clever
musical numbers, among the biggest
song hits Of the day being The Yama
Yama Man" and Cuddle Up a Little
Closer. Lovey Mine" There will be a
professional chorus Of twenty. and the
costumes will be most elaborate.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
Ministers Son n Thief.

Winnipeg, Manitoba. June 12-Arthur
A. ThorneviIle, son Of a prominent min
lister Of this place, was found looting a
store and after q desperate struggle
was arrested. He says high living drove
him to burglary.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
MAY ANNUL AGREEMENT.
Harvey C. Pierce Files PrOeeedIhEI
Against Partners in Land Case.


AEninst Partners in Land Case.
Harvey c. Pierce yesterday filed pro-
ceedings against otho W. Hammond and
Robert E. Bradbury for the annulment
of an agreement 20 operate in real es-
tate in East Washington Park. Plaintiff
alleges that on August 16, 1905, repre-
sentations were made to him that GER
tain land could be bought for $500. He
entered into contract and subscribed
$500 toward the purchase money. he says,
with the understanding that the defend
ants were to subscribe a similar amount.
Plaintiff asserts that last year he ac-
cidentally learned that the land cost only
s., 400, and that he was the only party to
the agreement that paid the 500 speci-
fed. He seeks TO reconvey the land
decided to him and wants his money
back, in addition to other amounts he
has expended on the land.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
MAP OUT PLAN OF ACTION.
President Taft and Senator Roo
Discus Political situation.

Senator Root, Of New York. called at
the White House yesterday and discussed
his speech before the Chicago convention
with President Taft Several planks in
the party platform also were overhauled
and the President gave final instructions
regarding the convention.
Senator Root left Washington last
night for Chicago, and will arrive on the
scene OF action tonight.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
A. LITTLE NONSENSE
OPEN SEASON.

The silly season opens now;
At least. It opens soon
And erstvhIle solemn chaps win vow
Their love beneath the noon
coquettish maids will spoon and hirt
And play their nickle partI.
With every passing week do hurt
To half q dozen hearts.
But this Is nothing much to dread.
Let's mingle In the whirI
And every fellow lose his head
About q summer girl.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
Tanner Makes A.siEnment.

Maurice A. Tanzer, a merchant at 1906
and 1902 Seventh Street Northwest, yes
terday made an assignment for the bene-
fit Of creditors to Walter B. Guy He
lists his debts at Sl,sE22 and he es-
Inmates his assets at 1850.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
Three killed in Duel.

Fulton, Miss, June 12-In revolver
fight. growing out Of litigation over land.
Jefferson Warren. John Rouss and his
son, Garland Rouss, were all killed to-
das
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13

Recent accurate experiments at the
University Of Wisconsin have shown the
melting point OF tungsten to be 3o02
degrees centigTade-
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
Veto to Be Urged.

The President Is going to be urged TO
veto the measure by many persons. and
the question Of the constitutionality OF
the army bill Is going TO be suggested 10
him as good grounds upon which to base
his veto.
This will not be the only argument in
favor of vetoing the bill. however. 1t
Is Just being discovered how far-Teach-
ing in its effects is the measure. II
approved by President Taft il will mean
the cleaning out Of the Bureau Of In
suIar Affairs, the militia division. the
recall Of a large number Of officers serv-
ing as military attaches at American
embassies and legations abroad, the re-
call of officers loaned TO foreign govern
ments for purposes Of furthering the
advancement CT friendly relations and
American trade with those countries,
and a reduction by half Of the number
Of officers available for work on the
General stan and at the War College.
Oficers now with the Philippine Con-
stabulary building up that body Of ma
tive troops. will also be recalled, accord
ing to the bill
Army officers are most indignant over
these provisions IN the bill, which, they
work OF the army, and the discourage
ment Of all who have been interested in
developing the efficiency Of the army.
The fight may last for years, they say,
but II will continue until the army has
regained what It is about TO lose. unless
the President interferes with q veto.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
PRE-CoNvENT1oN GOSSIP.

From the Troy Record.
It might be a good plan for the Re-
publicans to let Roosevelt rush out with
his wild policies and clear the Repuo-
Ican party OF all responsibility Tor
RooseveItism. Do not hang on to his
coat tails
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
The Second summer.

II you see a straw hat that is brown
as a bat and looks quite a bit on the
queer. It did not blemished grow In a
week, don't you know; it's a remnant
dug up from last year.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
-. S,,h,5I,s TrBnes.an.

Former Senator Aldrich is extremely
happy that he is not mixed up in the
Presidential campaign. It Is a wise man
who gets out Of the game when the
cards are breaking badly for him.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
Social Activities.

Where is our cat tonight"
Il think he's gone to a musicale on
Jones woodshed."
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
Uncle Pennywise saysi

One Of our boarders Is 80 particular
that he always rinses his fork in his
glass of water. Later on during the
meal he usually drinks the water.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
His Little Task.

ct have to try to pull OF something
unpleasant tonight"
"A prize hght2 You can't 90 u IN
this jurisdiction"
mo: I'm going to Try to pull on a
porous plaster"
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
Foxy Dad.

Pop. I want to leave the farm and
go on the stage"
my boy. that's a good idea One OF
the best paying acts in vaudeville last
season was a wood-chopping turn. Sup
pose you grab that az and practice up"
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
nom the Boston TlnsIipi

The extra detective force at Chicago
will be expected to give its attention to
what goes on outside Of any committee
room. No attempt will be made 20 trace
strayed or stolen booms.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13

Prom the PhilAdslphia Record.
The latest returns from the percentages
column show that the first division Is
iust beyond the next turn in the road.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
FIGHT JUST BEGUN,
SAY ARMY OFFICERS
Strenuous Battle Against Provisions
of Military Appropriation
Measure to Be Made.
TAFT URGED TO VETO THE BILL

The fight has just begun" said army
officers yesterday afternoon when inform
ed OF the refusal Of the Senate to recon-
slider its favorable action on the confer
ence report on the army appropriation
bill. which this year is loaded down with
legislation. including a provision legislat-
ing Gen. Wood out of office.
II was declared yesterday that matters
OF personal consequence such as the GUST
ing Of Gen. Wood from his position as
Chief Of Staff, were OF small consequence
as compared to the principles involved in
the army measure. The army will never
stop fighting. Il was asserted. until the
objectionaI legislation passed this year is
removed from the statute books
1t is even declared that the fight can be
made at once against the army legisla-
ton, on the ground that It IL unconstitu-
tional. This claim is based on the rea-
soning that the limitations which the bill
places upon the Presidents selection and
appointment Of officers Is contrary 70 the
constitutional provisions making him
Commander-in-chief Of the army and
navy. The provision which Gusts Gen
Wood limits the Presidents choice for
! Chief Of Stan to officers who have served
more than ten years In the line with the
rank below that OF briEadier general
The bill also names certain officers who
are to be made members Of a commission
to investigate the matter OF army posts
which the department would abandon as
| useless.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
June Is in History.

June L. 1SSo-MiIes standish pinched
for kissing his wife on Sunday.
June Is, I5S3 = Henry VII invents
strawberry shortcake.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
Wasted worry.

Much Of our worry Is useless"
Yes; It is. once bought some
stock In a rubber grove and worried two
winters about frost before I ascertained
that the trees hadn't yet been planted. 4"
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
Got OneE

This cost OF iving-hullY gee!
Our little household group
Would like to have a recipe
For mock potato soup.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13
Fron the Indianapolis News.

From the Indianapolis NsES
E. H. Gary, Of the Steel Trust, strange
to say, Is also on hand.-Chicago dis
patch. Strange nothingi Mr.. Gary Is
there. Of course, merely TO see how the
y N. c. A, in which he Is deeply in
tecested. Is getting along
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13

Prom the PhiAdapnA fTes
The new Bryan, no longer vociferous,
no longer radical, no longer even melo-
dramatic, 'rpened in wisdom, and more
than ever master OF himself. has bet
ter chance to-day Of being the nominee
Of his party this year than he had not
only in 1896, but In 1900 and 1905.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-13

From the Chicago News SO
There's one comfort, anyway. Roose-
welt has temporarily stopped resembling
lincoln.