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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
FOUR WILLS ARE FILED.
Real Estate Of Mrs. Lipscomb Di
vided Between Son and Daughter.

The will Of Mrs. Mary J. C. Lipscomb.
dated August 13, 1907, has been filed for
probate. Her son, Andrew A. Lipscomb,
receives an acquittance Of all money adj
vanced to him by his mother. and is left
no other bequest, the will explaining that
the mother considered the advances equal
to his share in her estate. Another son.
Isle S. Lipscomb. is forgiven his debts
to the estate and Is to share equally with
his sister, Maud Lipscomb. in the real es-
tate left by their mother.
All the personal property and q half
share in the realty are given to the
daughter.
The Masonic will Of William q. Pond.
dated July p, 1908. has been offered for
probate. He leaves his entire estate to
his widow, Haddie B. Pond.
BY the terms Of the will Of Mary Jane
Freeman, executed October s. 1900. her
sons, Samuel and Columbus, are each
given $3.50 The remaining estate is de-
vised to her daughter, Martha E. Cheek.
Thomas H. Wright is named as executor.
Edgar r. Laughlin. by his will, dated
February Is, 1912, leaves his entire estate
to his wife, Margaret H. Laughlin, and
names her as executrix.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
WALDENsIAN SOCIETY ELECTS.
Mrs. Isaac Pearson Made President
Fourteen Managers Chosen.

Officers of the Washington waldensian
Society were chosen at the annual meet
ing of the organization yesterday after
noon in the New York Avenue Presby-
terrain Church as follows: President, Mrs.
Pearson: first vice president, Miss Julia
D. Strong; second, Miss Baker; third,
Mrs. Samuel Woodrow: fourth, Miss Net
tie Bradley; recording secretary, Mrs.
Willis Rice. corresponding secretary, Mrs.
Reik; treasurer Mrs. William Ferris.
The chief speaker was Rev. DR.. Henry
Collins Minton Of Trenton, N. J., who
spoke on Italy and the Waldenses.
Fourteen managers from as many
churches were later selected to broaden
the work in this city. They are: Miss
Bell Wills, New York Avenue Presby-
terrain Church; Miss Julia Strong. Church
Of the Covenant; Mrs. John Newton Gull
bertson. United Presbyterian: Mrs. En-
ma r. Fleming. Metropolitan Presbyte-
rian; Mrs. Magoffin. Fourth Presbyterian;
Mrs. Thomas Taylor, Westminster Pres
byterian: Miss Eta Craigen. First Pres
byterian; Mrs. A. B. Thompson, Sixth
Presbyterian: Mrs. Helen L. Thompson,
Takoma Park Presbyterian; Mrs. c.. E.
Wright, Calvary Baptist; Mrs. s. G.
Beach, First Baptist; Mrs. E. r. De Puy.
Mount Pleasant Congregational; Mrs.
Samuel H. Woodrow. First Congrega-
tional, and Miss Easily. Western Presby-
terrain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
EsTHET1C SENSE OF BIRDS.
Henry Oldys Tells Of the Pride Of
Feathered Architects.

Henry Oidys. bird man. and well
known as naturalist, lectured yester.
day afternoon in the new Masonic Tenn.
pie on ''The Esthetic Sense Of Birds u
He illustrated the lecture with lantern
slides. Mr.. Oldys announced that he
would try to show the appreciation by
birds of all things beautiful. the pride
they take in constructing their nests, and
the pride they have in their singing.
The songs Of BIRDS" said Mr. Oldys
land the songs Of men In their less com.
pick stages Of civilization are akin and
part and parcel Of the same natural music
The music OF men Is not artificial oil
invented. but a natural production on the
fundamental principles which govern the
music OF songsters OF the field and OF the
woods"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
INQUIRY TO DECIDE
IF SQUARE DEAL IS GIVEN
Assessments Criticised by
Southeast Washington Citi-
zens' Association.

Investigation Of the methods Of taxa.
ton in the District Of Columbia will be
made by the Southeast Washington Cit.
zens' Association as the result Of action
taken by that body at q meeting held al
Donohoe's Hall. 314 Pennsylvania ave.
nue. southeast. last evening The investi-
mining whether the residents Of the
southeast section of the city are taxed
higher than in other sections
Assertions were made by several men,
bers Of the association that they were
being taxed on a higher basis than the
two-thirds method which they believe
to be In vogue. 1t was said that taxes
in the southeast were increased yearly.
One case was cited, where 1t was
claimed that property worth only 81. SOC
was taxed at 5000 Another instance
was that Of q piece Of property taxed on
a basis Of 1t being worth 20 cents a
foot. The properly might have been
bought at 20 cents a foot, it was said.
In many places. 1t was declared, taxes
had been raised 30 per cent. while the
value Of the property had remained near
iy stationary.
A list Of streets Of the southeast need
ing Improvement WAS pTeSculcQ ny tie
committee on streets and sidewalks. The
report was referred to the executive
committee. which is to decide which Of
the streets needs improvements most. 1t
was reported that C street between 18th
and 18th streets had been improved.
A bridge across the railroad tracks at
New Jersey avenue near Garfield Park
was said to be unopened, though COM
pleted. and without lights. It was also
pointed out that people were using the
bridge as q thoroughfare while 1t was
dangerous to do so in its unlighted con-
dition. The Commissioners will be asked
why 1t has not been opened and to put
lights on it.
The association voted to urge the prop
er observance of Mothers day, May L.
and to have the clergymen of the Sec
ton announce 1t the Sunday preceding,
according to a request made by Commits
sioner Rudolph. A vote Of thanks was
rendered Representative L. C.. Dyer Of
Missouri for his help In trying to obtain
half fares for school children on the
street cars. The association was fully
incorporated last evening. the final pa
pers being signed by the officers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
TRIBUTE TO MOTHERS DAY.
Poem by Noodles" Pagan, King Of
NeWshovs. for Distribution

Gated to Mothers day. written by moo.
dies" Fagan, the king Of newsbcys. y
will be distributed at the Brylawskt the
aters Mothers day. May IL, with the ex.
ception OF the Cosmos. where a white
cording to word received yesterday by
Commissioner Rudolph from A. Bry.
lawski. The white carnation is the EN-.
blem OF Mothers day.
Commissioner Rudolph IL head Of ths
District branch Of the Mothers' Day AS.
ISOLATION. and Is deeply interested in the
plans being made Tor the celebration Of
the event. He expressed the belief thai
the occasion will be more generally hon.
ored in Washington this year thap at any
time since It's inception.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
Band Concert Today.

Concert by the U. S. Soldiers
Home Band. Bandstand, Wednes-
day afternoon. May 1, 1912, from
4 to 80 o'clock; John S. NJ Zim-
mermann, director
Grand march, Kings Hussars,"
Leonard
Overture, "Semiramide". Rossini
Dance suite. king Henry Eighth"
German
1. Morris Dance. g Shepherds
Dance 3. Torch Dance.
Selection. 'Macushla" :. ll-Olcott
Popular rag, "Ragtime Violin,''
Berlin
Excerpts from Little Miss F1x-It,"
Norworth
Waltz suite, "Eternelle Ivresse,"
Came
Finale. Call of the Wild. Losey
THE Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
OUT SEEING THE SIGHTS.
Two Lads, Aged Ten Each, Found
Aboard the Manchester.

George r. Miller and Palmer Williams,
each ten years old. were found among
the passengers on the steamer Charles
Manchester yesterday afternoon when the
boat arrived from Marshall Hall. and
they were taken in charge by the police.
Miller, who resides at 3621 10th street.
northwest, left home Monday. saying he
was going to Alexandria. He said LAST
night that he did 60 to Alexandria and
he took along young williams. who re-
sides at EOS Monroe street northwest.
From Alexandria the lads went to
Mount Vernon, q stranger taking them
across the river from the tomb Of Wash
ington to Marshall Hall.
The boys were returned to their par
ents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
FIFTY YEARS IN SERVICE.
Mai. S. w. Saxton Given First Com
mission by President Lincoln.

Maj. 8. w. Saxton, employed at the
census bureau, yesterday celebrated the
fftieth anniversary of his entering the
government service. He was given his
first commission by President Lincoln,
April 80. 1862, and has been continuously
in the government service since that date.
He has civil war record also, having
served In the Federal army.
For many years he was disbursing Of
ficer Of the lighthouse service. Maj. Sax
ton is soon to celebrate the eighty-third
anniversary of his birth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
sTETsoN MADE PRESIDENT.
Anthropological Society Holds It's
Annual Business Meeting.

Oficers Of the Anthropological Society
were elected at the annual business meet
ing. held at the new National Museum.
last evening. as follows: President.
George r. Stetson: vice president. Fran
els La F1esche: secretary. william H.
Babcock: treasurer. ]. N. B. Hewitt; ad-
ayers. George C. Maynard. g. T. WI
liams. Edwin L. Morgan and John r.
Swanton.
Announcement was made Of the ap-
pointment Of DR.. A. Hrdlicka and Miss
Alice Fletcher to represent the society at
the International Congress of American
lists at London this month, and of the
appointment of Dr. Hrdlicka and DIR.
w. j. Fewkes as delegates to the Inter-
national Congress of Prehistoric Anthro-
biological Archeologists. to be held at &C.
neva, Switzerland. in September.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
NEW BILL FOR PARK POLICE.
O'Shaunessy Measure Would Increase
Salaries of Members Of Force.

After the District committee tabled the
original bill for the relief Of park police
men. Representative O'Shaumessy Of
Rhode Island. a member of the House
District committee. introduced another
bill yesterday which would raise the pay
Of the members Of the park force. The
grades to be established by the bill are
that OF first sergeant in charge at 81 800;
second sergeant at $3.50, and. forty pri-
81. 200.
The original bill was not reported be-
cause of a provision which the committee
believed would allow all the watchmen in
the government buildings to be taken into
the grades OF the metropolitan police
force.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
PUPILS PRESENT PLAY.
Seventh Grade Pupils at Gales School
Aid Playprounds Fund.

The seventh grade pupils of the Gales
School gave an entertainment yesterday
afternoon to help along with the play.
grounds fund. A sketch, $685." was
prettily acted by four pupils, who ar
ranged the play and formed the cast, as
follows: The old lady, Phillis Balster
daughter. Mary Kelly: mother, Clare
Smith. and the dog, Bessie Smith. The
program opened with a song by Clare
Smith, assisted by Lillian Carmean, Nina
Davis and Vincent Bovello, and q vocal
solo by Phyllis Balster. The play was
succeeded by general dancing. The teach
ers of the school and many pupils and
relatives Of the young performers were
present and the affair added a creditable
sum to the playground fund.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
Lodges Start Campaign.

A campaign for new members was
started at q Joint meeting Of the Knights
and Ladies' Of the Golden Eagle. held at
their hall. 9Th and G streets northwest.
last evening. Supreme Chief ]. M. Shap-
pell Supreme Master of Records ]. B.
Triebler and Grand Chief J. Nussbaum
made addresses. The two members OF
the Supreme Castle are touring the south.
R. B. Bond presided. T. ]. Crawford
sang solo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01

NetionAl-The Aborn Opera Company. b
IN Tfovatore." S:15 pm.
Belasco-The Butterneld Players. n
Because She Loved Him &c." 6:1b pm.
Columbia-The Columbia Players, n
Green Stockings" 8:15 pm
Polls Theater-The Poll Players, IN
''The Witching Hour" S:15 pm.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and motion pic
lures, 2:30. 7:30 and pm.
Gayety-"The Jersey IAlies." s:15 pm
Majestfc-Continuous vaudeville. I 70 II
pm.
Cosmos-vaudeville and motion pic
lures. pm. to IL pm.
Extraordinarily and motion pictures.
2:15. 3:45, 7:15 and pm.
virginia-Motion pictures and illustrat-
ed songs.
The Arcade. 14th street and Park road
Dancing. skating and other amusementS
Imperial-Vaudeville and motion pic
lures, III am. to IL pm.
Howard Theater-"My Friend from DIX
ie," S:15 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
NO MEETING HELD.
Change in Plans Of Electrical En-
gineers. Caused. by Death.

Because of the death Of Hinsdel Par
sons, vice president and general coun-
sci Of the General Electric Company,
who was killed in an automobile acct
dent near Albany. N. Y. Monday, the
Washington section Of the American
Institute Of Electrical Engineers post
poned Indefinitely the meeting which
was to have been held last evening
The lecture which was to have been
given by Charles w. Stone. manager Of
the lighting department Of the General
Electric Company. will probably be given
at later date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
Trains Resume in Flood Section

postmaster General Hitchcock said yes
terday he had received telegraphic re-
ports that the first mail trains leading
into Memphis by way Of Arkansas had
arrived in that city over the Iron Noun
tain and Frisco lines. 1t is expected the
Cotton Belt and Rock Island will be able
to resume a limited service to that point
today. The situation In the lower Mis-
sissippi valley does not seem to have Inn
proved in the slightest degree during the
past week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
Directors Will Meet Tonight.

The board Of directors Of the Chamber
OF Commerce is to meet tonight at
o'clock. A number Of matters OF im-
portance to the city will be under con-
siderafion.
The special committee on street ban
ners ID TO meet this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
Gets an Unexpected Bath.

Michael Carley of 261O Tunlaw road had
an unexpected bath last night about 8
o'clock. He was on the wharf at 36th and
William Bromley OF 1929 Jefferson street
pulled him from the water, and the police
took him to Georgetown University Hos
pital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
TO OBSERVE MAY DAY.
Socialists and Union Men Will Cele-
brate With Entertainment Tonight.

May day as the international labor
holiday will be celebrated by socialists
and union men Of this city tonight at
old Masonic Temple, 9th and streets
northwest.
The celebration will be in the form of
an entertainment and ball. The musical
program consists Of vocal solo by
Miss Florence Noack, violin solo by K.
c. Palmer and duet by William Bing-
ham and b. Clare
An address on the significance of May
day will be made by Charles w. Erwin
of Philadelphia. A short talk will also
be made by l.. Gutierrez de Lara, a
prominent Mexican socialist, now in
Washington. Dancing will close the
program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
Dogs Brain Under Inspection.

Robert Byron, eleven years old. was bit
ten on his arm about two weeks ago by
dog belonging to Andrew Mickeljohn
of Goa Blair road. The boys wound was
cauterized, and the dog was shot yester-
day and its head sent to the bureau OF
animal industry for examination OF its
brain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
Lighted Pipe Starts Blaze.

Thomas Coleman fell asleep in the
stable in the rear Of 1894 + street north
west last night about II o'clock while
smoking pipe. Sparks from the pipe
Get fire to the bedding. and Coleman was
awakened by the heat and smoke. The
are caused about $ damage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01

Busy H0useIxeepers Like This Service.
Holmes Homemade Milk" Bread. rolls,
pies, cakes and cookies at your door
every day, fresh from the ovens IL you
phone Holmes Bakery and ask that a
wagon call regularly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
High School Band to Entertain

Arrangements have been completed for
Q concert and dance. to be given by the
Technical High School Band. Under the
auspices Of Columbia Lodge, No. 10 I. o.
o. F.. at Odd Fellows Hall, Friday even
ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01

does is always wrong, so we unite to roast him.
He is the butt of hoary jests-canst name the
time he wasn't? We damn him if he makes ar
rests, and damn him if he doesn't We cuss him
daily for his sins, with criticisms haunt him;
for every pecler should be twins-he's never
where we want him. We blame him if some
schoolboy hits our precious little Willie; we
blame him if the cat has fits, or if the cow goes
silly. We roast him from his crown to feet, the
custom is contagious; and stin the copper WALKS
his beat, calm, patient and courageous. He guards
the traffic, in great style, from blockades and
congestions and answers, with kindly smile,
FIVE million silly questions When those who
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
Douglas to Address Banker..

Announcement is made that Charles A.
Douglas will deliver a lecture on ''The
Transfer Of Negotiable Instruments'' to-
morrow night before the Washington
Chapter Of the American Inatitute of
Banking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
JOKER IS SUSPECTED
IN LOAN SHARK BILL
Wording of Measure Said to
Provide LoophoIe for Escape
of Money Lenders.

Is there a Joker In the loan shark bin,
which will allow loan sharks to escape
from<ts restrictions as to INTEREST,""
ThatNs a question over which Senator
Curtis and others in charge Of the pas
sage Of the measure are studying. Sena-
tor Curtis thinks there is nothing in the
! claim that the wording Of the bill Will let
out the very money lenders against whom
the bill is directed, but his desire to get
effective legislation is causing him to
give the question close attention.
The question which has been raised
hinges on the Interpretation to be givtn
the first few lines Of the bill. They
specify:
Require No Security.
THAT hereafter it shall be unlawful and
illegal to engage in the District of Column
bia in the business Of loaning money
upon which rate Of interest greater than
6 per centum per annum Is charged on
any security of any kind, direct or COLI
lateral, tangible or intangible. without
procuring license"
1t is contended by those who have
raised the question that the loan
sharks" against whom the bill is directed.
do not require security of any kind,
direct or collateral. tangible or intangi-
BILE 1t also Is argued that the. pledges
against salaries which are sometimes re-
quired could be omitted in the future
and the money lenders thus escape the
provisions Of the proposed law.
When his attention was first invited 20
the wording In question Senator Curtis
expressed the opinion that the wording
Of the whole bin will show that tho So
called loan sharks" are within the scope
Of the legislation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
Expect to Find Remedy.

Particularly has he called attention to
an amendment which he has had inserted
in the bill allowing a person to loan his
own money at not more than 10 per cent
per year. which. reads that nothing
herein shall be construed SO as to pre-
vent any individual from -loaning the
money Of such individual at rate Of In
terest not to exceed 10 per centum per
annum. and no such person shall be re-
Quired to obtain license for engaging
In such business
II 1t Is concluded that the question Is a
serious one, there may, be some difficulty
in correcting 1t. Both houses OF Con-
gress have passed the bill with the ques-
toned wording in it, and it could not be
in disagreement. But several amend
ments are in disagreement and way
might be found to alter one Of them to
cure the difficulty, if one exists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
CITY ITEMS.

Selling Laths Lower Than Ever.
Big stock-pine, gum and cypress stock
Tel. N. 117S, Eisinger Brothers. 200 7th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01

You'll Find ;Fari5siska 1Se 'Beneaci.i.
A whisky ofaexcelIent quality and pleas
ing taste. william Cannon. 1225 7th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01

Self-Lyte Nantes, Lindsay Lights, Gas
Appliances. 8. s. Shedd & Bro. Co., 432 9th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01

Headquarters for Lawn Mowers
garden tools and garden seed Of every
description. Best grades at reasonable
prices. p. Mann & Co, 2O7 7th st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01

Invariably proves the most satisfactory.
Patented electric process-charges tho
lowest for superior work. Carpets taken
up. relaid and stored. ed & N. Y. av. Tel.
W. 427.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01

Real Estate Investments.
Moore & Hill Qnc). 142o-22 H st.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01

for your family-that means HEU-
claim to supremacy Is sustained by Worlds
Fair awards. 6 to 10 months old. doz..
$1.75; bottle rebat& 5pc. tPhone w. 1900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01

Plumbing Repaired and RemOdeled.
S. S. Shedd & Bro. Co., 1872 9th NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01

Phone Your Want Ad to The Star,
Main 2440
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01

him daunted stand strife and riot he takes his life
club in hand and quiet He hunts the bad
the yegg he walks all night with dangers and bule,
the pursuing deadly he seeks in dark and noon,e
as the burglar who eschews him. And in rocking
sit up and abuse him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01

when FFien1ss Call Unexpectedly
be prepared to offer them a bottle Of
"a bottles, $1.25: at your dealers or
phone L. 254. Washington Brewery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01

"Phaedra," Great Historical Film,
today's great feature. Virginia Theater.
COS 9th st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01

Shower Baths. Stag Hotel eos eth. Crest.
Phone Your Want Ad to The STAR
Main 2440
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01
The Policeman
By WALT MASON

the in few people praise toas
him. waer he does is always wrong so unite to roast him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-01

Portfolios Fred A. Schmidt. 10 18th NV.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-01-25
JOY of Possession.

when we were poor" remarked
the prosperous business man, we
looked forward to the time when
we could have a summer cottage in
the country
We'll. when we got rich enough
to have one we didn't like going to
the same place every summer
because it was monotonous, and we
looked forward to the time when we
could have another for variety"
"YesY"
we got another, and then we
began to long for a winter place, so
that we shouldn't have to spend SO
much time in London"
Il SEES"
We'll. we have them all now"
And are you happyg"
Il suppose SO. At least. | sup
pose my wife is. She keeps them
all shut up and spends most OF heT
time travelling on the continent
but she knows she has them. n
New York Mail.