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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-11-23
Weddings

James W. HiIer and Miss Grace A
Robins, Of HiIsbOro. n. NJ, were mar
ried in FL Paso on Tuesday afternoon,
Nov. 19, at $3.50 o'clock, at the parsou %
age of the Trinity Mst.lOdist church,
Rev. c.. Wesley Webdeu Oft1clauES- MI
and Mrs Waller williams, Of this city,
were present at the Welding The bride.
who is a very pretty girl was drels q
in a handsome blue tailored suit, with
large black picture hat me me, groom groom
at HinsbOro. and they viii make their
home at that place.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-11-23
ScAooLNobes

The schools will give their Thanks
giving offering to the Charity associa
ton as usual this year. The offering
IS always large and helps greatly in
filling the many baskets which are
sent out TO the poor and needy.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-11-23

Every member of the First Christian
church is urged TO be present at the
New Life meeting" tomorrow evening
(24th). Subject, What are we here
for9' Good music Service at $50,
lasting one hour only
Willard Patterson.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-11-23

She-She told me TO ten her that
secret I told you not TO tell her. He
The mean thing j told her not TO
tell YOU I told her. She-I- promised
her I would not tell you she told me-
so don't tell her told yOu.-Lifs.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-11-23
CHARITY Ball Vote

Charity Ball Note.
Customers are asked to please make
appointments next week. This will
prevent disappOintments. Elite Par
lOrs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-04
elliott AGAIN LOSES.
Court Holds Privates on Police Force
Cannot Assail Superiors.

The metropolitan police force OF the
District is made up as a military organ.
ization and its members are subject to
such discipline and regulations as the
Commissioners may prescribe. This de-
cision has been delivered by Justice Gould
In the Supreme Court OF the District in
the case Of Joseph L. elliott, a private
who has been under dismissal for the
last year and half on the allegation
Of preferring charges against superior
officers Of the department.
elliott maintained that q policeman for
feited none Of his rights az a citizen
when he went on the force, and that he
had tho right to complain Of superior Of
fcers. One week ago Justice Gould
quashed q writ obtained to review the
ing the police trial boards recommends
ton Of dismissal in Gillott's case.
Yesterday Justice Gould granted a re-
hearing Of the motion on the ground that
the record In the case was not before the
court or considered by the court when
the original order granting the motion to
quash was argued one week ago. and
the whole matter WAS argued again, and
the court handed down the decision as
to the rules Of the force.
The court also held that the Commits
sfoners were within their rights IN dig
missing elliott for what in their opinion
was a violation Of the regulations. At
torney O'Br1en noted an appeal to the
Court Of Appeals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-04
ANAC0sTIA.

The congregations of Emmanuel Episco-
BAL Church of Anacosta and Esther Me-
norial Chapel at Congress Heights COM
Leted arrangements last evening for the
celebration of the twenty-fifth anniver-
mry of the pastorate of the Rev. Willard
}. Davenport. as rector of the former
church and founder of the latter. to take
place on the evening of May Is in the
PARISH hall on V street
Permits have been issued TO f. T. Phil
fps to erect two two-Story brick dwell
ngs at 4Oi and 2412 shannon place, and
le has begun work on them. The houses
will cost about $500 each. Charles Far
Iuer. residing at 18th street and Naylor
-oad. will build an addition to his home.
p j. Whalen is improving his premises
1t the corner of Nichols avenue and W
street. \. T. Young of Alabama avenue
and Joseph Boswell of street are MAX
ng extensive repairs to their homes.
Emory Talbert is erecting a residence on
The Bowen road.
Mrs. Samuel W. Grafflin and Mr. and
Mrs Charles F. Linger have been chosen
sy the Epworth. League of the Anacostia
Methodist Episcopal Church to represent
hat body at the annual convention Of the
order. to be held Tuesday and Wednesday
Of next week in Washington
Preliminary plans are being formed by
The local committee of the men and re-
1gion forward movement for series of
meetings to be held in Randle Highlands,
Anacostia, and Congress Heights
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-04
TAX SYSTEM CRITICISED
H. J. Browne Declares There Is
Discrimination Against Small
Home Owners.

Charging that discrimination is shown
against the small taxpayer in favor of
the more wealthy, Herbert j. Browne
an assessment expert of the House Dis
trict committee. last night addressed the
members Of the Park View Citizens As
sociation on Taxation Meters in the
District OF Columbia"
The speaker declared that the small
home owner is being ground to the earth
by the condition of affairs which obtain
in Washington. He attributed the high
cost Of living in this city partially to
high taxes on home property. The speak
err gave figures which he declared shows
that the small home owner is assessed
several times as much as the owner Of
an apartment house or an Office building
Auxiliary to Be Formed.
President J. q. McGath appointed a
committee to organize q woman's aux
Hilary Of the association. This committee
consists of Rev. W.. F.. Smith, chairman;
Mrs H w. Melville, Mrs. w. R. Loney,
Mrs. j. H. Kerr. Mrs. c. M. Cisrk Mrs.
J. Frank Culverwell and Miss Helen
Sunderland
The following were elected members
ton. J. A. Evans. Henry Bowling. Leon
ard E. Dreager, W. p. Chapman. John
A. Garner. D. F. Michael. J. B. Handy.
H. G. Black. g. H. Evans D. B. Cotwell,
l. w Cox, ]. e. Leaman. g. H. Granks.
Capt William Turner, Charles 8. O'Con-
nor, II. G. kennedy. Bert Boon, ]. A.
OConnor, G.. E. Waters, e. F. Ramsey.
]. e. Briggs, James H. Bietz and a. ).
Currah. -
AT the close Of the business meeting
a musical entertain ment was given, Al
fred II. Hgbee, Charles r. Schoene-
man and Mrs. J. Fl. Kerr contributing
numbers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-04
Funeral Of William B. Holtzclaw.

Funeral services for William B. Holtz-
claw, contractor and. builder, who died
at his home, 1853 Euclid street north
west, last evening, will be conducted
at the residence Sunday afternoon. The
body will be taken to Warrenton, Va,
for interment Monday morning. The
death of Mr. Holtzclaw came as the re-
suit Of an operation for mastoiditis, which
he underwent several weeks ago at the
Episcopal Eye, Ear and Throat hOspi-
tai.
Washington and was fifty-Seven years Of
age at the time Of his death. He had
spent his entire life In this city. His
wife and two daughters survive him.
The daughters are Mrs. Walter B. Cav
Ter, who is vice president of the Rubin
stein Club of this city and soloist of
Calvary Baptist Church. and Miss Fay
HoltZclaW.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-04
AGAINST EXCISE BILL.
Chamber Of Commerce to Protest
Proposed LIQUOR LEGISLATION.

A formal protest against the Works ex-
else bill now before Congress. and al
ready passed by the Senate. will be draft
ed by subcommittee Of the municipal
legislation committee of the Chamber OF
Commerce. The subcommittee was ap.
pointed at q meeting of the committee
last night, and consists Of p. T. Moran,
s. j. Steinberg and Albert Schulteis.
Nearly every member of the committee
voiced his disapproval Of the measure.
|. Mr.. Moran said: /,
Z IF this bill becomes q law 1t VIII Sc
rfously damage the business interests OF
the city
Mr.. Schulteis pointed out that one
sixth of the revenue of the District IL
now derived from the liquor traffic and If
this bill is passed it means increased
taxation for this already we'll taxed bust
ness
( THAT the passage Of. the bill .willresult
in ciosfng nearly all the saloons in the
District and in depriving q large num-
Der Of property owners Of their rents
WIS the criticism of Mr.. Steinberg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-04
ON COAST.TO-COAST TOUR.
Joseph c. Hazelton to Picture Beau
ties of National Capital.

A coast-to-coast lecture on Washing
ton. the capital Of the nation and city
beautiful, was begun at the Columbia
Theater yesterday afternoon by Joseph
c. Hazelton. Mr.. Hazelton illustrated his
talk with fine views of the buildings and
interesting places In and about Washing
ton, and also with a number of moving
pictures. The latter showed President
Taft. accompanied by the late Maj. Arch.
ibald Butt a hero OF the Titanic disas.
ter. az they entered st. Patrick's Church
here last fall.
The lecture tour of Mr.. Hazelton, which
is aimed to increase the interest of the
people throughout the country in the
capital, has received the hearty indorse.
ment Of the publicity committee of the
Chamber of Commerce. He will open
next Thursday in Fort Wayne. Ind, from
which place he will continue to the Pa
cific coast.
The splendid public buildings. Wash
ington's fine private residences and beau-
tiful parks, Mount Vernon, Arlington and
Fort Myer. with moving pictures of the
drill at the famous army post, were all
shown by Mr.. Haxelton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-04
Star AID Writing Bureau,
PARENTS SHOW GRATITUDE.
Give Reception to Miss Young, Prin
cipal of the Carbery School.

As q mark Of appreciation Of the work
Miss M. g. Young, principal OF the Car.
berry School. has done while occupying
that position for the last three years, the
parents Of the children Of the school last
evening rendered her a reception and
tea at the school. More than a hundred
parents were present.
A large bouquet Of roses was presented
to Miss Young with the good wishes Of
the assembly. Throughout the three
years Of her principalship Miss Young has
worked to bring about cooperation be-
tween the parents. teachers and pupils,
it was explained, and it was in recogni-
ton of this that the parents arranged
the testimonial. which far exceeded the
expectations OF the parents.
The school was decorated with palms
and cut flowers furnished by florists OF
this city. An orchestra played during the
evening and refreshments were served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-04
Alleges Injuries, Claims Damages.

Alleging that Mrs. Annie A. Fendall
ran an electric automobile onto the
sidewalk Of Massachusetts avenue near
18th street December IL last, the ma
chine striking and injuring her. Anna
M Campbell has filed suit to recover
$4,000 damages from Mrs. Fendall She
is represented by Attorney H. Ralph
Burton.
According to the declaration, the
plaintiff was proceeding along the
sidewalk when the auto collided with
her and showed her forcibly against an
iron lamppost. INJECTING serious in
jury. AS a result Of the injury, the
plaintiff says, she was forced to keen
to her bed for eight weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-04
WILL HONOR POETS MEMORY.
Centenary Of Browning's Birth Will
Be Celebrated Tuesday Night.

The centenary of the birth of Robert
Browning will be celebrated by public ex-
ercises. under the auspices of the Brown
ing Club, Tuesday, May I. at 8 pm, in
the vestry rooms Of the Eighth Street
Temple. Sth street between H and 1
streets.
DR.. William NJ Davidson, superintend-
ent of schools, will deliver an address on
the, poet Mrs. A. Julian Brylawski will
sing Sunset; Miss Hilda B. Stein will
read "Abt Vogler," accompanied by Miss
Florence Herman. who has adapted
Beethoven's Senate Pathetique" to this
poem; Miss Edna Sheehy will sing "Ah.
Love But Day and The Years at the
Spring and Ralph Goldsmith, the violin,
list, will play Spanish Dance" and Can
zonetta." Miss Lillian Whiting, a Brown
ing authority, will speak.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-04
ROCKVILLE and COUNTY
NEWSHEMS AND NOTES
Speaker Champ Clark Meets
Crowds of voters-Favors. !
Boulevard.
Special Correspondence Of TIE star.

ROCKVILLE. Nd, May 4, 1912
Accompanied by Arthur Peter, who Is
leading his fight in this county, Speaker
Champ Clark visited Rockville and other
places in Montgomery county yesterday
afternoon. He made no speeches, but
was greeted by large crowds and the
effect of his visit will be. it is thought, to
increase the large majority this county
has seemed sure OF giving him at next
Mondays primary election.
Speaker Clark, who came from Wash
ington in an automobile, did not reach
Rockville until o'clock. On the way
out he stopped at Chevy Chase Lake and
kenslnston. large crowd greeting him
at each place. At Rockville he was Mr..
Peters guest at luncheon. at the home
OF Mr.. Peters cousin, Mrs. Ella Ander-
son, after which he was escorted to the
courthouse square. where probably zoo
democrats from various parts Of the
country were awaiting him. The distin-
guished visitor was introduced all around
by Arthur and Robert Peter, and spent
an hour or more talking with the voters.
In reply to inquiries, he stated that he
iavors the construction of the Lincoln
boulevard through Montgomery county.
and expressed the belief that such a
tnoroughfare will in time be built.
Gaithersburg, where he was greeted
oy another large crowd, and on his
way back to the city stopped at Nor
beck.
Miss johnson a Bride.
Miss Marie E. johnson of Western
Port, Md. and DR.. Barrett F. Nally
OF Syracuse, N. Y. were married, in
Rockville Thursday afternoon by Rev.
f. NJ. Richardson, pastor of the South
ern Methodist Church. the young peo-
pie returning to Washington immedi-
Rtely afterward.
The recent extensive operations Of
thieves IN and near Rockville and in
the lower section of the country have
thoroughly aroused the people Of these
sections. and there Is talk of or
ganizing vigilance committees in an
effort to put q stop to such depreda-
tons. The last place to be visited was
Kensington. where several residences
were broken into and money, jewelry
and other valuables stolen Sheriff
Howard and several Of his deputies
have been hard at work investigating,
but have been unable to obtain the
slightest clue to the perpetrators It
is the belief Of the officers that the
robberies are being committed by a
band OF experienced thieves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-04
WANTS WIFE 70 RETURN.
Maurice G. Weeks, Sued by Spouse
SAYS He Loves Her.

Expressing his love for his wife and his
anxiety for her to return to his home and
children. and promising never to give her
cause to complain Of his future treat
ment, Maurice q. Weeks today answered
q. suit for maintenance recently filed by
his wife, Emma o. Weeks.
/ Tho wife charged drunkenness and cru
city and said last month Weeks hit her
on the head with his clenched fist and
told her: IF you do not like what do,
then get out" She returned then to her
parents. .,.
In his answer, filed by Attorney A. b.
Webb. the husband denies the charges ,of
drunkenness and cruelty and says the
charge that he drove her from home in
1onk'' :.
Z: Weeks. denies THAT he. makes 800. per
month and says his salary of $50 is hard
ly enough for HIS Necessities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-04
Maria Dolores" Well Played

Two widely known army officers
doffed the khaki last night and ap-
peared in the roles OF playwright and
stage director at the Belasco Theater
where Capt. Granville Fortescue's
sketch Maria Dolores" was presented
by members Of the Butterfield Players.
under. the stage direction Of Capt.
Warren Dean
Maria Dolores" is a curtain raiser
also a thriller. with dying girl. a
moonlight. It preceded the regular
performance and entertained a bril-
liant audience composed chiefly OF
friends Of the Working Boys Home.
The title role. played by Miss Nina
Melville, is that Of a mestiza girl in
Melville showed herself capable of
characterizing girl from the islands
and at the same time portraying in
tense and bitter. emotion. Everett
Butterfeld. as a murderOus and vicious
Filipino Of the barefooted, long-haired
and was not recognized as himself.
Frederick Forester. as Capt. Carol,
U. s. A., would have passed for an army
ohicer anywhere. Addison Smith made
an enthusiastic sergeant.
The play is a brief story Of a climax
in the lives of the girl, the army officer
and the murderous islander. In the at
tempt to shield the officer. whom she
loves, from a midnight knife-thrust.
Marie Dolores receives her death wound.
Capt. Fortescue's play was made even
better by Capt. Warren Deans touches
things he had brought from the islands,
Including rugs. boxes and weapons, to
decorate the interior of the bamboo hut
In which the action took place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-04
CutiCura Soap
ShaV wing Stick
For Tender Faces

Indispensable for those subject to redness
pughness, and other irritations OF the skin a
having luxury. No mug, no soggy soap, NO
erms. DO waste of time money In nickeled
-. Address 'Cuticasa.'' Dept. "a Bostoa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-04
ADJUSTMENTS
New Cast in "Tales of Hoffman,.

New Cast In TALES OF Ho6mann.'
A delightful presentation of Jacques
Onenbach's opera, 1.-THE Tales Of Hoff-
manu." was given last night at the Ma
tional Theater by the Aborn English
Grand Opera Company, with Salvatore
Sciarretti, the brilliant tenor Of the com
pany, and Elena Kirmes, one OF its hes,
Sopranos in the roles OF HOFFMAN, and
Of Antonio and Giulietta. the first OF
which was sung Thursday evening by
Henry Leon and the last two by Edith
Helena
Lena Mason, the charming new colora-
tura soprano. who so effectively sang the
role of Olympia, the wonderful doll, in
the performance Of the evening before
house. Joseph F1orian sang the dual
roles Of Crespel and Spalanzani, Zoe Full
ton that of Nicklausse, and Hamilton
Earle repeated hts success in those Of Dr.
Miracle. Dapertutto and Coppelius.
Scarretti seemed in superb voice and
ease and beauty that appealed to the en-
thusiasm of the audience, while Miss
Kirmes as charmingly acquitted herself in
her dual roles and shared the honors OF
the performance with him.
While the orchestra is perhaps not as
beauties Of the score. nevertheless, under
the direction of Almerico Vinaccia. it did
very good work. and in the barcarolle
deservedly came In for an encore that
was warmly demanded. AS q whole the
opera was attractively presented. al
though Mr.. Florian might perhaps better
his performance by a reasonable restraint
OF It's comedy element in the doll scene
No little credit Is due Karl Schroeder for
his beautiful staging of the opera.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-04
Banqueted by Friends.

Two hundred friends Of Prof. George
w. Cook. secretary of Howard University,
rendered him a banquet last night at
Miner Hall in honor Of the thtrty-ninth
year Of his connection with that institu-
ton.
Lewis acted as toastmaster. and toass
were responded to by Rev. Logan H.
johnson. Prof. Kelly Miller. w. Justin
Carter and Dwight 0. w. HolmeA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-04
MRS. HICHBORN TO- GET CHILD.
Mr.. Cobb Makes Recommendation
Eaunrinn Philin,s Grandmnfhsr

Murray A. Cobb. guardian ad litem
OF Philip Hichborn, the --four-year-oid
grandson Of Rear Admiral Hichborn
whose father committed suicide and
whose mother. eloped in December
1910. with Horace Wylie, today an
swered for the boy the petition OF his
grandmother. Mrs. Jennie NJ. HIGH
born. to be appointed guardian Of the
youngster. Mr. Cobb was recently ap-
pointed by Justice Wright to represent
the child In the proceedings.
Mr.. Cobb. tells the court he is of the
opinion that in view Of the trying and
tragic circumstances of the past life
Of the infant his tender years and the
apparent success Of his present mode
OF life 1t is for the boys welfare to
continue him in the care and custody
Of his grandmother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-04
MEAT PRICES HIGHEST
| IN TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
No Relief in Sight. Say Local
Dealers, Until JuIy1-
to Scarcity.

Meat prices. both wholesale and retail
are climbing to heights which, according
to the statements of local dealers who
have grown up in the meat business, have
seldom, if ever, been reached. and further
price advances, It is declared, are to be
expected.
In Chicago Thursday wool lambs sold a,
5000 to $1,000 per, hundred pounds. on
the hoof. Shorn lambs were A'trifle low
or. selling for 1915 per hundredweight.
Retail prices for lamb in Washington, il
was stated this morning by a retail and
wholesale meat dealer, are higher
than they have been In the last twenty
five years. The ordinary loin chops, spring
lamb, sell at retail for 80 cents per pound
while French chops bring 35 cents Legs
of lambs are % cents.
Retail beef prices are still advancing
Porterhouse steak retails at from 30 to &C
cents per pound. Sirloin steak Is q TIC
80 cents and round steak has reached the
Prices Of Other Meats.
Washington housekee whose
families demand rib roasts can buy
them for % to IS cents per pound
Other outs run from 20 to Is cents pei
pound, and hamburger steak sells al
IL cents per pound.
Pork prices are not keeping up the
same rate OF advance, though prices
are high enough to satisfy most per-
sons. LOin roasts sell at from % to 2s
cents per pound; loin chops bring from
20 to Is cents: rib chops are % cents
and no cuts sell lower than Is cents.
Short supplies of beef cattle and q
shortage in lambs and sheep are held
responsible for the record prices now
prevailing. !. The late spring. high
price of corh-swhich I'd now selling fol
around q dollar a busher on the farm
poor grass and scarcity Of good hay
are the reasons advanced for the short
supplies Oft stock ct sll kinds ana nc
relief is in sight. meat dealers say be-
fore July I.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-04
WANTS HER PROPERTY BACK.
Mrs. Barnes Says Husband Refuses
to Deed II to Her

Mrs. Grace NJ. Barnes has asked the
District Supreme Court to compel her
husband. John B. Barnes, TO reconvey to
aer property in Southeast Washington
purchased by her. but placed in his
aame. He now refuses. she says. to deed
he property to her, and is collecting
The rent of 500 per month and applying
L to his own use and. making no ac-
counting to her.
Mrs. Barnes tells the court she was
married at Pittsburgh, Pa, in December,
$40. She declares that in recent CONVEX
sations with her husband he has init
mated that in event of any disagreement
between them he would dispose of the
property. No mention is made of a dis
agreement existing.
Attorney Wilton ]. Lambert appears for
The wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-04
REELECTION OF OFFICERS
Meeting Of Board Of Directors Q
the Emergency Hospital.

W. ]. Boardman was reelected presi-
dent of the board Of directors OF Dmer-
gency Hospital, Gardner Williams, was
reelected vice president and Albert T.
Brice was reelected treasurer at a
meeting held yesterday afternoon. DR..
A. r. Stands was elected secretary to
fill the vacancy caused by DR.. Brown
Miller. who resigned from that position.
but retained his membership on the
board.
Surg. Gen. Stokes OF the navy accepted
which was made to him last week. Elk
Senator Nathan B. Scott Of West vir-
g1nia, who was elected director a week
ago, is out of the city, but 1t is believed
he will accept the dictatorship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-04
Concert by Bliss Students.

The first of series of Friday evening
open-air concerts was given last evening
on the campus of the Bliss Electrical
School at North Takoma. Citizens Of
Takoma Park and their friends had been
invited. Several selections by the orches-
with songs by the class quartet, consist
Ing of Messrs. Pineau, Harris, Dix and
Eggleston. E. H. Cooley is leader of
the orchestra. The other members are
Messrs: Friesback, Tinker, Seabrook, Van
Buren,, Grim. Boak. Bowen. Beason and
Il. X. Smith