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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-13
WORKERS TO MEET.
Congressional Section to Lay Plans
for Civic Campaign.

A meeting of the national congressional
section of the women's welfare depart
ment of the National Civic Federation
will be held Wednesday morning at the
home Of Mrs. Winthrop Murray Crane,
wife Of Senator Crane of Massachusetts,
1907 h street northwest
Plans for campaign for general civic
welfare In the cities OF this country will
be made. Only wives of senator's and rep
resentatives are eligible to membership in
the national congressional section. It's
officers are:
Chairman. Mrs. Samuel w. Mccall of
Massachusetts,: honorary vice chairmen,
Mrs. Champ Clark and Mrs. James s.
Sherman: first vice chairman, Mrs. Dun
can L. Fletcher Of Florida; second vice
chairman, Mrs. Steven B. Ayres of New
York: secretary, Mrs. Lynden Evans of
Illinois; treasurer, Mrs. Julius Kahn of
California; executive committee Mrs.
James l.. Slayden, Mrs Henry G. DAN
forth. Mrs. Edwin F. Sweet, Mrs j.
Charles Linthicum. Mrs. Weldon B. Hey
burn. Mrs. w. Murray Crane, Mrs. Ed
ward w. Townsend, Mrs. N e. Kendall.
Mrs. Oscar Underwood and Mrs. William
e. Humphrey.
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CAPITAL GETS REGATTA
OF THE MIDDLE STATES
Potomac Boat Club Receives
News Of Victory With
Cheers.
The Middle States regatta will be he,

The Middle States regatta will be held
in Washington.
Claude r. Zappone, chairman of the
committee sent to New York in the in
terest of Washington. telegraphed the
success of the mission to John Hadley
Doyle, chairman Of the house committee
OF the Potomac Boat Club, yesterday
New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore
were rivals for the honor.
The news was received with cheering by
members of the Potomac Boat Club as
sembled at the clubhouse when 1t was
communicated to them. The prospect of
again having here this great meeting OF
Americas best oarsmen Is one
that has excited much enthusiasm, and
the Potomac Boat Club proposes to make
the occasion the greatest success.
Held Four Times.
Since 1908 the Middle States has been
held four time on the Potomac river,
under the sole charge Of the Potomac
Boat Club. Each regatta has been a
record In the history of the organization
The Potomac Boat Club will meet Wed
nesday evening. Tentative plans will at
once be put in operation to finance the
great meet. The Board of Trade, the
Chamber of Commerce and other civic or
will be called on for substan-
tial aid in order to help the affair along.
twill be necessary for the Potomacs to
build up their racing crews and secure
new boats and oars, In order to be In a
position to defend the city against the
picked crews of America. Their present
outfit is out Of date.
1t is probable that a new eight-oared
shell will be ordered at once, so that the
crew may have the craft ready for the
Fourth of July regatta at Philadelphia
The club would like to secure one of the
new sectional shells that are now the
vogue among various clubs.
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Probably His Own Successor.

Rev. DR.. Thomas II. Lewis president of
Western Maryland College at Westminster
Md, Will in all proba biiity be reelected
president of the quadrennial general con-
ference OF the Methodist Protestant
Church, which meets IN Baltimore Friday.
according TO prevalent opinion. Rev. NJ
J.. Jennings OF Pittsburgh. and Rev. D. C.
Coburn of GAINESVILLE. Ohio. are also can
didates for the place The consolidation
Of the foreign mission work of the de-
nomination with that of other Protestant
churches will be discussed at the meet
ing.
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GUEST AT LUNCHEON.
Archbishop Bonzano Meets Clergy Of
the Catholic Church.

Archbishop Bonzano, representative of
Pope Plus In this country. was given
luncheon at the Catholic University at
o'clock this afternoon by Mgr. Shahan.
rector of the university. to which were in
vited a large number prominent In the
work Of the Catholic Church of the city.
This was the first meeting of the delegate
with the local clergy of the church.
The archbishop celebrated mass yester-
day morning at o'clock in the chapel
of the papal legation and later admins
tered communion to Rafael and Luisto
Calvo, sons OF the minister from Costa
Rica and Nine. Calvo.
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BURGLARS ARE BUSY
ALL OVER THE CITY
Two Chinese Laundries Are
Among Many Places Visited
by the Thieves.

Burglars visited two Chinese laundres
last night, gained entrance with duplicate
keys, and took what cash they found. A
Panama hat was also taken. Lee Hing.
one of the victims, is in business at 1905
/ street northwest. He visited his cousin
in Chinatown last night, wearing his win
ter hat, and when he returned home he
noticed that his new straw hat had been
taken.
Lee proceeded to inspect his premises
to see if anything else had been taken.
He had left 81 In his cash drawer when
he departed earlier in the night, and it
had disappeared with his hat
Wing Lee, the other victim, is located
at $40 street northwest. He thought
he had reason to congratulate himself be-
cause he left only $1.13 in his. cash
drawer. 1t was all gone
Man took Is cents" Wing suggested
Thirteen cents bad luck. and police
will get him"
Store Broken Into.
Miss Addie Boyd. 621 l. street north !
east. told the police yesterday Of a
theft committed at her store. $3.50 18th
street northwest, Saturday night. The
rear door was forced open, she stated
and the place robbed of a dozen pairs
of stockings, three boxes of candy, a
dozen packages Of crackers and two
boxes Of cigars.
Mrs. B. NJ. Sell of the Wicomico
apartments, 225 New Jersey avenue
northwest. complained to the police
Yesterday Of the theft Of three rings
Two Of the rings. she stated, are
worth 500 each, while the third is
valued at only So.
Louis A. Davis. 1929 10Th street north
west. registered an objection with the po-
lice yesterday against furnishing cherry
mantel to some unidentified individual
free of charge. The mantel, he stated,
was taken from the vacant house 21O2
18th street recently.
A handbag containing rare coins, ar
ticles Of jewelry and bank book dis
appeared from the house of j. l.. Lewis,
IO2 H street northwest. during the last
two days. Mr.. Lewis values his missing
property at $50.
The theft of handbag containing $11
was reported to the police by Mrs. Julia
Segar. 100 Massachusetts, avenue north
east. She said the theft was committed
at her home yesterday.
j. w. Sanford. 800 10th street northeast,
complained that his stable in the rear of
S13 eth street northeast was robbed yes
terday. A set of harness valued at $40,
he stated, was taken.
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BAPTISTS TO MEET,
Convention to Assemble Wednesday
Next in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City. Okla. is to be the scene
of the annual southern Baptist conven-
ton Wednesday, and included in the 1000
delegates in attendance will be Rev Her
mon Spencer Pinkham. pastor Of I'm
manuel Baptist Church. and Rev. H. w.
o. Wilmington. pastor Of the Brookland
Baptist Church, this city,. Both of the
pastors left for the convention city last
night. They will be the sole representa-
tives of District Of Columbia Baptists at
the meeting. which will continue for Ave
days.
Rev. f. c. Dargan OF Macon. Ca, will
preside at the first session. The conven-
ton sermon will be preached Wednesday
evening by Rev. z. T. Cody OF Green
vile, S. c.
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LAST RITES FOR THE DEAD.
Association of Oldest Inhabitants q,
Burial of W. A Linton.

delegation representing the Associa-
ton of Oldest Inhabitants attended the
funeral Of William A. Linton, a member
Of that organization. which was held at 3
o'clock this afternoon from his late home
532 4th street northeast. Rev Charles
II. Holmead of the Protestant Episcopal
Church of Wilmington. Del. a nephew Of
Mr.. Linton. officiated, and burial was
made in Congressional cemetery.
Pallbearers representing the Associa-
ton of Oldest Inhabitants were William
B. Palmer. Washington Topham, William
e. Reiss and Benjamin w. Reiis PAIL
bearers representing the Northeast Wash
ington Citizens Association were Evan III
Tucker and William G. Lang q
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CONDITIONS IN PHILIPPINES.
Gov. Gen. Forbes Will Tell New
Workers About the Islands

NEW YORK, May 13.-Nearly 200 finan-
ciers. railroad executives and professional
men Will be the guests here tomorrow
night at dinner to be given in honor of
W. Cameron Forbes. governor general of
the Philippines. The only speech will be
by Mr.. Forbes. who will tell Of changes
and present conditions in the Philippines
It is expected that he will suggest oppor-
tunities for the further investment Of
American capital in the islands
Secretary of War Stimson, Col Frank
Mcintyre OF the bureau OF insular affairs.
Mayor Gaynor, Stuyvesant Fish. Henry
w. Taft and William K. Vanderbilt will
be among the guests,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-13
Bullet Wound in Head.

Homer Washington. colored, was taken
to Georgetown University Hospital yes
terday morning and treated for a bullet
wound in his head. He was shot, he
said, while engaged in a row with an
other colored man in Virginia. near the
Chain bridge. The police notified the
Alexandria county authorities Of the
shooting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-13
Weather Unfavorable for Beachy.

Lincoln Beachy, the Curtiss aviator
who is here to demonstrate the new Cur
tiss aeroplane for the War Department,
was at College Park this morning, but
the conditions were not favorable after
the Official board assembled and no
flights were made. II the weather is
right the machine will be given a trial
this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-13
Heir to Millions Dead.

CHATHAM, N. Y, May 13.-Charles
T. Hawley. who inherited So zoo. 900 few
weeks ago from the estate of his brother,
the late Edwin Hawley Of New York city,
is dead here in his sixty-fifth year. He
had been q hardware merchant in this
village for many years.. His money will
be divided between his two children, a
son and a daughter.
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Friendship House Meeting.

The annual meeting Of the Friendship
House is to be held tomorrow evening at
7:45 o'clock at the New Willard Hotel.
After the regular business meeting ad-
dresses will be delivered by Rabbi Simon,
on Settlement Ideals and Mrs. Archi-
bald Hopkins. on 1.-THE Place of the Set
Element in Our Civic Life" Rev. DIR.
William ]. Kerby will preside. The meet
ing Is open to the public. -
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Taken III, Dies in Hospital.

Charles Dyer. colored, who resided at
$50 Missouri avenue northwest. was taken
III yesterday white at home. A physician
from the Casualty Hospital treated him
and took him to the hospital. He died
last night 4 certificate OF death from
natural causes1mas given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-13

pruned his flowing hair That was in the golden
time of long ago. when the waste of money meant
store of woe. That was in the happy, good old
frugal times, when our sires, far-seeing, salted
down the dimes. Father seeks the barber when
he's to hair, stretches out in comfort in pad
ded chair; while the smiling artist through his
shoes, and the manicurist monkeys with his hand
ALI these vain proceedings cost to beat the band!
Granddad saved and sweated all his days on
earth; when he made a fnish how much was he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-13

$1.OO to Harpers Ferry and Martins
burg; $1.35 Berkeley Springs; $500 Cum
berland and return. Sunday, May 10.
baltimore and Ohio. Special train leaves
Union station, $40 a.m.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-13

Attractive folder OF mountain and sea-
shore resorts. country homes and seaside
cottages, season 1872 ready for distribu-
ton. Apply to agents or address Jno. u.
Potts, G. p. A., c. & o. Rwy., Richmond.
Va: Geo. NJ. Bond. ID. p. A., Washington,
D. c. Spend the summer on the c. e. o.
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LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National-The Aborn Opera Company
in Aida Sis pm.
Belasco-The Butterfield Players in IF
j Were King" SIS pm
Columbia--The Columbia Players in
THE Dawn of a Tomorrow" Sis pm.
Polls Theater-The Poll Players in
Madame "" SIS pm.
Gayety-"The Social Maids" Sis pm.
observation-disclosures vaudeville, / to IL
pm.
Cosmos-vaudeville and motion pic
lures pm. TO IL p m.
Casino-vaudevilIe and motion pictures,
5 to 1890 pm.
DECENTRALIZATION pictures and iilustrat-
cd songs.
Imperial-Vaudeville and motion pic
lures, IL am. to IL pm.
Howard Theater-''Ten Dark knights"
SIS pm.
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.
Cars for 18th and n. Y. ave. to Zoo
Park. Chevy Chase and kensington every
IL minutes.
Cars for Great Falls leave Seth and NJ
streets every few minutes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-13

Laths Extra LOw-Spruce, Pine and
gum. Ready to supply any quantity. Phone
n. 1113. Eisinger Bros, 2lU9 eth NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-13

Roof Leakings Send for Us Today.
Eberly's Stove Store. rs 7th st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-13

Oliver Twist, Dickens Greatest Mas
terpiece in Reels. Virginia Theater. eos
9th ST.
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The Best Beer for Entertaining.
You can't afford to serve your guests
with any beer but the best-Imperial Ex-
port. $1.25 for "a bottles: your dealers or
Washington Brewery, l. pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-13
ANACOSTIA.

Two civic bodies in this section hold
meetings Tuesday evening for the pur-
pose Of considering future Improvements.
The Randle Highlands Association will
meet in the Baptist Church on Mayor
road and the Congress Heights Citizens
Association will meet in its new quar-
tiers. on Nichols avenue. DR.. B. T. Wood
ward will preside at the meeting In
Randle Highlands, while o. A. Emmons
will conduct the meeting at Congress
Heights.
An invitation has been extended by
Secretary A. E. Beck of the Anacostia
Citizens Association to Representative
c. c. Carlin of Virginia to make the
presentation of gold medals to Marcel
lus Balderson and Arthur Lusby in rec
IGNITION OF their bravery in rescuing
companions from drowning last winter in
the Eastern branch. The exercises will
be held in Masonic Hall, Anacostia, the
evening Of May %.
The Highland Athletic Club of Ana
costa has placed a base ball team in the
field and is arranging for q series of
games. The club will accept games with
boys up to eighteen years of age. The
first game of the season. played Saturday
against a team from the Eastern High
School, resulted in a victory for the lat
ter by score of IA to Z. The local team
is composed Of Russell Putnam. Willis
Cornish. George Fisher, Robert Martin,
James Carter. Walter Scott Townsend
Zirkle and Danforth.
Asylum Directors Meet.
The monthly meeting of the board of
directors Of the German Orphan Asylum
was held yesterday afternoon. Reports
showed the institution to be in excellent
shape, and arrangements were made for
entertainments to be given this summer
Funeral services for Mrs. kathleen Ada
Hodgson, formerly of Anacostia and
daughter of Capt. William T. Anderson
Of the eleventh police precinct, here were
held this afternoon at her late home.
$500 I'D street, Sherwood, D. c., with
Rev. w. G. Davenport. rector of EN-
manuel Episcopal Church. in charge.
Mrs. Hodgson was born in Anacostia and
lived here until a few years ago. Her
husband, Joseph Hodgson, survives her.
John Anderson Of Philadelphia, brother
of Capt. Anderson and uncle of Mrs.
Hodgson, attended the funeral.
Under the general caption Of Japan
Sunday" special exercises were held yes
terday in the Sunday school Of the Ana
costa Methodist Episcopal Church. The
festivals of the Japanese were explained
by Miss Marjorie Haines, their customs
by Miss Hilda Hennings and their reli-
gion by Miss Marguerite Campbell. The
class in charge Of the affair is taught by
Miss Mabel Pyles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-13

Carpets Cleaned by Patented Electric
process, which frees them of germs as
well as dust and CRIME. Your fine floor
coverings ought to receive this treatment.
Charges low. CONGER'S. 23d & NY. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-13
CutiCQra SOAP
Shaving Stick
For Tender Faces

indispensable for those subject to redness,
roughness and other irritations Of the skin. A
shaving luxury. No mug. no soggy soap, no
germs. no waste Of time money. In nickeled
tox. 23e, at stores or by mail. Liberal sample
tree. Address Spticura.' Dept. IS. Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-13

"Milk'' Bread for Growing Children.
Ask Holmes Bakery for regular deliv-
cry of their Homemade Milk" Bread. Is
made with whole milk, and plenty Of It.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-13
TAFT WEARS CARNAT|ON
FOR MOTHERS. DAY
Occasion Generally Observed
in Churches in All Sec
tons of the City.

Notwithstanding unfavorable weather,
Mothers day was generally observed all
over Washington yesterday. President
Taft, wearing a white carnation. attend
ed the morning services at All Souls
Church and was a close listener to the
eulogy of mothers delivered by the Rev.
L. G. B. Pierce.
Many young people attended the joint
services of the Y. w. C. A and the Y.
NJ. c. A.. at the building of the latter.
An appropriate musical program was
given and addresses were made by Rep
resentative Martin A. Morrison and Mrs.
w. A. Wilbur.
OF candidates yesterday. In the morning
large class was confirmed at Trinity
Church at Takoma Park, the bishop be-
ing assisted by the rector of the church,
pared by the Rev. c. w. Whitmore, at
st. Agnes Chapel, was confirmed in the
afternoon. At the evening services of
the Church Of the Savior the bishop con-
firmed his third class of the day and was
assisted by Rev. w. J. d. Thomas and
the Rev. Morgan Jones.
Observed at st. Aloysius.
Mothers day was observed at St.
Aloysius Church at first communion
Nearly 400 boys and girls were re-
ceived at the morning services, con-
Quoted by the Rev. Eugene de L. McDon-
nell. s. j.. who was assisted by the
Rev. j. B. Pittar, S. J., and the Rev.
John ]. Geale. S. j. A musical program
was given by the Junior choir.
At the Baptist Church on Naylor road
Representative G. H. Utter Of Rhode
Island smoke on the origin of the do
and the good it has done The meet
ing was under the auspices of the
Randle Highlands Citizens Associa-
ton. "
The Rev. DIR. Wilkins of Los Angeles
preached at st. Thomas Church on the
love and veneration OF mothers
In practically every church in the
city. II special services were not held
to- honor the mothers. some touching
reference was made to them.
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Real Estate Investments.
Moore & Hill Qnc.), 1902 H st.-Advt.
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sayand hundred dollars safely tucked away Father spends
his money like soused such dazzling spendtt
yet Well he afford blow in coin with
banks and buildings till Where's the
full moral Of this tale of mon? Hunt with antenguss there
isn't -onel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-13

Tin Roofs Repaired and Painted.
S. S. Shedd & Bro. Co. 432 9th NV.
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Boxwood Scales. Fred A. Schmidt, 10 18th.
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Waist, Lingerie Gown and Coat Suit
Laundry work Tel n 3:4. 1913 18th NV.
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Band Concert Tomorrow.

United States marine barracks,
United States Marine Band, w. n.
Santelmann, leader: 4:30 pm.
March. THE Man Behind the
Gun .Sousa
Overture, Jubilee. Won Weber
Famous Minuett. .Paderewski
Grand fantasia, THE Merchant of
Venice .Pinsuti
Waltz, THE Debutante"
% Santelmann
Scenes from The Fortune Teller"
Herbert
valse petite, Filtration Steck
Descriptive fantasia, "A Hunting
Scene. .......... Bucalossi
The Star Spangled Banner"
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mains dark In this frame a living pic
ture gradually comes to view. seen diniy
al first, becoming clearer. until flooded
with light. The colors change imper-
and then slowly fading away. The sub
jects are impressive and include such
paintings as 1.-THE Sea Nymphs. Wait
ing "Trumpeters," Psyche" THE
Blacksmith" and Life" Aside from the
beautiful colorings. striking effects are
used in the pictures. such, for instance.
as Waiting" which represents a young
woman peerfng out to sea. As the pic
ture disappears the face is still seen. look
ing out of the darkness after the rest of
the picture has faded away. Life is
another striking picture, being SYM
bolic group, representing purple-robed
age turning from the smiles Of youth to
follow the command of Time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-13

One of the distinctive novelties Of tn
weeks big show at the Cosmos is Carmeio
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-13

Largest Carpet Cleaning Plant I'm Town
Renovating, securing. laying. altering
Satisfactory service and prices. Estimates
given Tel. NJ. 2025 HINKEI1, 4SS Me. ave-
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Cost of Living
By WALT MASON

Granddad his wiskes till they hid his that
beard the robin used build its Ganddad sprngte
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Phone Your Want Ad to The Star.
Main 2440.
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IIVlng Aft POSES, WHICH,
on account of its elaborate
scenic and lighting effects.
has been termed 1.-The pref
test act in vaudeville"
The picture4 are repro
auctions of paintings. The
spectator first beholds a
perfectly dark stage. then
a gold frame slowly ap-
pears. being almost in
visible at first, but growing
brighter and brighter, until
plainly seen. The interior
of the frame, however, re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-13

The Real Economy Gas Ranges Guar
anteed. s. s. Shedd & Bro. Co.. 49, 9th n. w.
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The Great Bear Ia an Ideal Table
water. Office. 326 r ne. Phone N 1872
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Heurfch's Beers Are the Safest
family beverages. Agree with every
stomach-benefit every one because they
are pure, properly aged. Order Maerzen
and Senate every time. doz.. N.75; doz.
Lager, $50. Bottle rebate, SOC. Tel. w. 1901.
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Shower Baths. Stag Hotel COS 9th. orsa:
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Phone Your Want Al to The Star,
Main 2440