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The Washington times., 1912-12-06
General Electric High, Can Lou and Others Weak

The bid and asked on washington
Railway and Electric preferred come
together on the washington Stock Ex-
change today At 81. . half higher than
yesterdays bid. which was made with
out result. and eight lots were secured
at this price. ninety shares In all. The
business today assumed quite q vol
ume, though II was largely In bond
issues. A feature Of this trading was
seen In Capital Traction Sc. which
wakened. During the call >15oo Of the
bonds went at ll0h. yesterdays bid
price. but after call similar amount
brought only y Bond prices were gen
orally easy. A lot Of Metropolitan Rail-
road So went at l0s: look was the price
Of $1,000 Of Potomac Consolidated s.;
Washington Gas Sc were traded at ITO,
and Telephone Sc brought Just 1oA
Two small lots Of Mergenthalsr were
bought, ten shares at as and fve ct
21sM. In the trading Of several small
lots Of Lanston the price eassd on from
ny to slk. Thirteen shares Of National
Metropolitan Bank stock brought only
M.
The Washington times., 1912-12-06
Directors Observe
Bank Anniversary

The anniversary Of the openin. of tne
citisens' Savings Bank Of Wash'ngton
was observed last night with dinner AZ
the willard Hotel by the directors. The
tcastmaster. President James A. SAN
ole. called upon the twenty men for
brief speeches. Those present were
Philip G. Affieck. Robert Armour. VII
liam r. Ballard, 9. I. Besselievre. W. r.
Chailice. L. NJ. Cook. A. p. crenshaw.
Charles A. Drake, James T. Gibbs. Her.
bert A. OH. w. H. Kerr. Wharton y.
Lester, william H. Martin. =: J. NC.
Quade. Harry u; Packard. Edward 4
Sample. J. Martin scranage. and Bestor
r. walters.
The Washington times., 1912-12-06
Wholesale Produce Masket

Egss-Nearby fresh. a0sSc; southern. JOG
SIC.
Butter-Elsin print. 3sc Per h.; tub. ssc
per h.; turkeys. .i5oisc per h.; chlckens.
large. isaisc; medium. lsc per y.
Dresssd Poultry-,TWkeys. is90c per -
Green Fruits-Cslifornis oranges. MB per
Apples. per crate. iSoo02ss: Florida grape.
fruit. $50 per box: new apples. $500
no per bbl.: peaches, Neo.
esetabIes-Potatoes. soc per bu.; celery. &c
S5c per crate; cabbage. soc per 100 lbs.
lettuce. Si.00ssl.so per basket; beets $1,000
q. 20 per 100 bunches: squash. 9oc bbi.: sweet
per At.
The Washington times., 1912-12-06
Theological Student
Accused as Murderer

SPRINGFIELD. Mo-. Dec. 6.-First
degree murder was charged against
Marshall Copeland, a theological stu
dent In Morrisville College. MorrisviiIe,
and. It 10 alleged. fatally stabbed Bryan
Crane. another student. last Saturday
following hazing OF which Copeland
had been the victim. Crane. whose
home was In Springfield. died In 4 hos
pital here Tuesday night.
Copeland is twenty.six years old, and
has q wife and one child. Crane was
sixteen.
The Washington times., 1912-12-06
Todays Sales On
Local Exchange

Capital Traction SIS: tl.00ca1l0h. q 900
d1l01i. sj0OGll0h.
Metropolitan r. r. IS: sl.oo0@los.
Potomac Cons IS: $1,000 looh.
c. & p. Telephone IS: &l,0o6lN.
Capital Traction: l0dfl2ih (cash), 106i3.
Washington Railway and Electric pre-.
ferrcd. lOgSs. sass. 2oUss. 1oGss, lodsS,
7GfSs. sass. T@Ss.
Mergenthaler. 1062is.
Lanston. eodslis. lo6slh. 3oasih. 2oa
slk. 2069lh. lOdSlk.
National Metropolitan Bank, 1oc7. ;
Q07.
After call
Capital Traction SIS: Sl.ooo61los. 81 .ooJ
@ll0s. SS0Oa1l0ss.
Washington Gas 5s: lSOo6llo.
Merganthaier: 56ISh.
The Washington times., 1912-12-06
Baroness Won Suttner
Comes to Washington

distinguished, author. international
peace advocate, and Austrian nobiew wom-
an. arrived In Washington today at
1890 q. m. from Baltimore.
Baroness Won Suttner will be the
guest at a reception at the Congress
sional Club at I o'clock this afternoon,
and after that will be the guest Of hon.
or at dinner at Rauscher's given by
the Carnegie Endowment, with the
American Peace Society and the WASH
ingtOn Peace Society cooperating.
The Washington times., 1912-12-06
Wireless Message
Gets Resignation

Sloan Simpson. former postmaster at
Dallas, Tex, who recently "resigned.'
started for Europe last saturday on the
Adriatic for q three-months' pleasure
trip.
When President Taft decided to re.
place Simpson he heard at the same
time Of the postmaster's pleasure trip.
The President promptly became aroused
at this nonchalant manner Of handling
official duties. and sent . wireless q
the Adriatic to the effect that Simpson q
resignation 10 accepted. 30 far al
known this 10 the first time a Federal
officeholder has been removed BY wire.
less.
The Washington times., 1912-12-06
PAUL PFARR.

Funeral services for Paul Pfarr. a
member Of the Marine Band. who died
at the United States Naval Hospital
yesterday morning. will be held from
the family residence. 53l Eleventh street
southeast. tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock. lnterment will be at Arling-
ton Cemetery.
Mr.. Pfarr was q native OF Germany.
and came to the United States about
The Washington times., 1912-12-06
JEROME c. HUTTON.

Funeral services for Jerome c. Hut.
ton, who died "wednesday. were neIo
from the residence Of his daughter. Ads'
p. ]. Ryan. at :i2 F street nortnwe..,
this morning at 10 O'Clock. Hsou'e.
mass was said at st. Aloy;uc Sv SNtSSv
The Washington times., 1912-12-06

stocks and Bonds" was the subject
York, well known financial statistician.
before the washington Chapter. Amert.
can institute Of BANKING. last night.
He gave an interesti nstalk on invest
ments. H. H. Mckee will lecture next
Thursday night on Clearing Houses"
The Washington times., 1912-12-06
Cost Too Much.

WATERTOWN. Mass. Dec. 6.-With
the high. cost Of plumbing In mind. Mrs.
Percy Tiernault sent for the fire de-
pioded, flooding her kitchen.
The Washington times., 1912-12-06
Convict a Suicide.

YORK. Pa. Dec. 6.-Worrying be.
cause he would be released. and have
to face his family at Christmas, Fred
II. Engle, convict. committed suicide.
The Washington times., 1912-12-06

Ioth ........."...............u S,N1N 10
City OF WashinGtoa, District of Columbia, .;
]. A. B. RUFF. cashier Of the above.
named bank. do solemnly swear that the
above statement 10 true. to the best Of my
knowledgs and belief.
A. b. RUFF. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
9Th day Of December. iSi2.
FRANK B. 0ILNoRE.
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
RICHARD =. PAIRo.
BENZ. Q. GRAVES.
z. C.. BRANDENBURd.
n =. ALLIES.
ODELL y. SMITH.
MAURICE =. FLYNN.
DANIEL FRASER,
LEVI WOODBURY..
CLARENCE r. NORMENT,
CHAS. e. WHITE.
GEO. L. SrARKEY.
WHARTON z. LESTER.
Diretess.
The Washington times., 1912-12-06
No. ..
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
Home SAVINGS ba0k,

OF WASHINGTON. D. c..
At washington. In the District Of Columbia
At the Close se business Tuesday.
November -. tS1..
The Washington times., 1912-12-06

An exceptional bargain
for the holidays. Extra
heavy solid gold links.
Guaranteed, and engrav-
ed free. A popular gift.
at the remark. e. En
ably low price Of 0xsOV
The Washington times., 1912-12-06
Wight,

No. 5l130-simpson vs.. Carmody; motion
for judgment overruled. Plaintiffs at
torney, M. ]. Colbert. Defendants at
torneys. r. c. Handy and 4. H. Jack
son.
No. 635S5-Donaldson ct al. W. Taylor
ct al; motion for judgment granted.
son. DEFENDANTS attorney, T. L. JET.
fords
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-13
NOTICES TO MARINERS.
Lighthouse and Buoy Conditions in
Near Waters,

Notices to mariners regarding buoyage
| on the Potomac river and In other waters
Of the fifth lighthouse district have been
issued from the Office Of Inspector Pound
stone, as follows:
| Potomac river-Lynch Point Shoal buoy,
No. o, second-class can, was Withdrawn
for the winter January 8. and replaced
| by a spar similarly colored and num-
bered.
acknowledgements bay. main chan
mel to Baltimore-The following gas
buoys reported not flashing correctly De-
cember 10, have had their proper charac-
teristics restored: Sharps Island gas and
bell buoy, No 1SA; Poplar Island Shoal
gas and bell buoy, No. 2OA. Cutoff En-
trance buoy, No. ), second-class can, was
reported dragged out of position, into the
channel. January II. and will be replaced
as soon as practicable. The spar marker
Is in position.
Virginia. - Rappahannock river = Ross
Rock light has been temporarily discon-
tinued. navigation being closed by ice;
will be relighted on the opening of navi-
cation.
Chester river-Queenstown Creek range
lights Nos. 1 and 3 and Queenstown
Creek light No. have been temporarily
discontinued, navigation being closed by
ice; will be relighted on the opening OF
navigation.
Seacoast-Assateague Anchorage and
Approach-The buoys in this inlet have
been disarranged by the ice, and mar
liners should use caution. buoys will be
replaced as soon as practicable.
North Carolina-Pamlico Sound, Bay
river-Pine-tree Point Shoal buoy, No.
), spar reported broken off. will be re-
placed az soon as practicable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-13
SCHOOL PUPILS, HALF FARE.
Bill Requiring Special Rate OF
Street Cars Proposed.

1t is regarded as probable that the
House Of Representatives will have an op-
portunity to vote before long on legisla-
ton proposing to compel the street rail.
way companies Of the District to carry
school children for half fare. There was
hearing on this proposition before the
House District committee yesterday, at
which William NICK. Clayton. president OF
the Federation OF Citizens Associations;
Allan Davis, one Of the officers Of the as
ISOLATION. and w. A. Foster. representing
the Chamber Of Commerce. urged favor
able action at an early date.
Representative Dyer OF Missouri is
chairman Of a subcommittee OF the Dis
trict committee. which. it is understood,
will prepare bill to accomplish the de-
sired purpose. and viii fix the age limit
Of those desir NJ to use the school tickets
At twenty-one years. The Federation Of
Citizens Associations wanted q twenty
two-year limit. while Mr.. Foster said the
Chamber Of Commerce believed the limit
should be sixteen years. Mr.. Davis Ques-
toned Mr.. Foster's right to represent the
Chamber OF Commerce, and Representa-
tive De Forest Of New York remarked It
was not important for the committee to
know what the Chamber OF Commerce
wanted.
No" said Chairman johnson. 7 don't
think 1t makes any difference what the
Cnamber OF Commerce wants. We are 60
Ing TO rive you bill that the people Of
want"
Before the half-faSe bill Is reported to
Ne District COMMITTEES the street rail.
way companies win be granted hearing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-13
HARMON BLAMES TARIFF
FOR DISTURBED BUSINESS
Governor Attacks Policy of
Last Three Republican
Administrations.

| EAST ST. LOUIS. H.. January 49,
oh, for an hour Of Andrew Jackson
| This slogan. figuratively a wish for the
resurrection of the, tariff and economy
policies of President jackson, summarized
the views of Gov. Judson Harmon of
Ohio in speech last night before the
Democrttic Club here The occasion was
celebration of the Tooth anniversary of
the battle of New ;Orleans in the War
of 1872
Jackson urged a gradual reduction of
tar1n taxes said the governor, especial
ly on necessaries. at a time when they
were levied mainly for revenue. When re-
Gently We saw President led, against
his just inclination, to sign and praise a
tariff bill which brbke his own and his
party's promise of reform, and then, in
the face Of his express admissions, veto
bills for reductions passed by Congress
under direct command of the voters of
the entire country. hnen everywhere ex-
claimed, as they did in the days of the
vacillating Buchanan, oh, for one hour
OF Andrew Jackson't
The governor attacked the financial pol
icy of the three last republican admins
trauonS as having Increased the federal
outlay from one Dillon dollars every two
years to more than b billion dollars each
year. lie devoted most attention, how
ever, to what he described as lone of the
worst abuses known in history'-arrang-
ing tariff taxes SO ts to enable favored
to collect from the public
a much larger sum than one billion dol
lars for their own benefit.
According to reliable estimates he
said. for every dollar the government re-
cetveS on articles imported the favored
collects So above the nor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-13

prepared for dinner. He and his party
dined in the gri,lroom. But Butch would
eat only fish and eggs
Il couldn't read the Greek and Latin on
the bill of fare" he said later. $50 or
dered straight down the line until I came
10 eggs 1t cost me just $3.50. And an
other thing, I've got some money left, but
hat many more times I'll be broke in no
time. never saw money go so fast"
Last night Butch and his fellow Wilkes
barreites occupied bog at a theater
lionaire. but this was merely by coinci-
dence. the press agent said. Much ado
was made over him there. and several
ftashlight photographs taken Of him In the
box. The audience scarcely knew what to
make of this excitement over this hard
faced young manor whatever you may
think Of Butch's head. his face Is not soft
to whom the chorus girls threw carna-
tons and made their most gracious
smiles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-13
MAY SHOOT AT SPARTA, WIS.
National Matches With Rifles, for
Money Prizes, Begin August FL.

National rife matches for money prizes
will be held. beginning August q next,
at place yet to be determined by the
national board for the promotion of rife
practice. That board has just finished
Its annual meeting at the War Depart
ment. In case the new range at Sparta.
Wis, is ready in time the matches will
be held at that place. Otherwise they
will be held at either Camp Perry. Ohio.
or Seagirt, N. J. A committee Of which
Assistant Secretary Oliver of the War
Department Is president will select the
place Of the next meeting.
Certain changes were made by the board
in the rules governing the 20O-yard rap
id-fire and the 20O-yard slow-fire cOmpe-
titions. A new feature Of those matches
will be the use Ut a disappearing target.
1t was decided to eliminate the use OF
lubricants in future firing tests of am
munition. With only slight notifications
the rules for 1911 will govern the matches
for 1912.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-13

disposition to cooperate with the people
and seize upon opportunities which would
give them a chance to populariZe them
selves with the public, declared that resi-
dents Of the District should not consider
that they are in bad shape with respect
to transportation facilities.
For the size of the town." said Repre-
sentative Lloyd, you have as good a
railway system as any city in the coun-
try
Mr.. Lloyd said that he would not prom
Use how he would vote when the transfer
bill is up for consideration, but he urged
the conference to keep up its fight in be-
half of the measure.
Chairman Ben johnson Defended.
That the bill will get fair hearing be-
fore the House District committee was
the promise made by Representative Dyer,
who expressed high regard for Represen-
tative Ben Johnson, chairman of the COM
mittee.
HE is honest and wants to do the best
for the city and no improper influence
will ever move him. said the Missouri
member in speaking of Mr.. Johnson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-13

NAL of prices of like articles from Ameri-
can consumers. This Is, In effect. farming
out the taxing power.
Now We find the business Of the entire
country disturbed and hating because
this wretched system of favor taxes has
brought its certain result. Unnatural
competition was stimulated by these aud
then suppressed by the formation OF
trusts and combinations. in order that d.
yidends might not cease on stock which
was the capitalization of this SPECIAL ad-
vantage. Instead Of cutting on the source
by reforming the tariff. IL was sought to
control the stream by forbidding these
trusts and combinati TONS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-13
BRYAN IN WASHINGTON.
Expresses Interest in Legislation
for Direct Election Of Senators.

William j. Bryan paused in Washington
Tor few hours yesterday afternoon on
his way west from New York. and was
in conference with several senators over
the prospects OF action on the resolution
proposing a constitutional amendment foS
the direct election Of senator's. In which
he is much interested.
This resolution is deadlocked between
the House and Senate over differences
that arose at the last session OF Con.
gress. and which up to this time have
proved irreconctlabIe.
The latest suggestion for compromise
u that two separate resolutions be- adopt.
e.. one ia the form proposed by the
TIE Senate. the states = rafify To enc
they prefer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-13
MU-SO-LIT ELECTION.
Officers Chosen and New Members
Added to Clubs Roster.

At the annual meeting last night of the
Mu-So-Lit Club the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: President.
Robert \. Pelham; vice president
Charles J. Pickett: corresponding secre-
tary. r. w. Thompson; recording secre-
tary, Alfred p. Lewis. treasurer, C. Sum-
ner Wormley financial secretary, w. Il.
Haynes.
James G. Waters, jr, and Maurice &.
Clifford were added to the roster Of MEM
bers. W. T.. Vernon was placed on the
honorary roll. The meeting was held at
the clubs headquarters, corner 18th and
L streets northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-13
DEFENDS THE ORGANIC ACT.
Chamber of Commerce Circular on
Subject Sent to Congress.

The Chamber OF Commerce jumped into
the fight in opposition to the crusade be-
gun upon the organic act OF the Dis
trict by members OF the House. To men,
bers Of the House appropriations and Dis
trict committees were sent by special de-
livery letter, copies of the pamphlet set
ting forth the relations which exist be-
tween the federal government and the
District of Columbia. which was compiled
and published for this emergency To
several score other members of the House
We're sent copies of the same document
The pamphlet explains the conditions
upon which the federal government took
over the control OF the District of Co
lumbia. and also the duty of the federal
government to care for the District
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-13
SENIOR GODOY GOING HOME.
Mexicsn Embassy Attaehe Asks
Leave Of Absence to Recuperate.

Senior Alberto l. Godoy. attache of
the Mexican embassy In Washington.
who recently underwent surgical
operation. has applied for a month 8
leave, and will depart tomorrow for
Cuba, by way Of New York. He will also
pay visit TO his home In Mexico before
his return;
The father of Senior Godoy is the
Mexican minister at Havana Father
and son will leave Havana together for
the trip to Mexico.
Senior Godoy Is much improved since
being discharged from the surgeon
care. He will take this vacat ton, how
ever, for purposes OF regeneration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-13
DEMONSTRATED Baton.

After the second act, Butch. by arrange
ment, was led back OF the curtain. and
there he presented to the principal actor
a baton Of anthracite COAL studded with
diamonds. as genuine as his millionaire
dom. Butch made little speech, too.
addressing the actor Familiarity through
out. despite the press agents perfervid
disclaimers OF earlier acquaintance. After
the play he was led through Shanleys,
Rector's. and the Friars, and then helped
back home to the Waldorf.
.I'll s.eep till noon" he announced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-13
Guest 1t the Waldorf.

McDsvitt and his camp followers pro-
essdsd u once TO the Waldorf. where. to
the smpsement Of several fur-coated men
guests ana the Esdned shudderings Of sew
erA decoljete woman guests. he posed for
another photograph directly In the Wal.
dorf doorway. This done, he strobe over
TO the group OF guests aud, extending his
hand TO one Of fhemen. announced:
I'm going to be q millionaire just like
you people for q little while
Tue attendants At the hotel focked close
around the invader. the younger ones with
fecee Of amusement, the older and staider
ones With looks Of horror. Somebody led
up Eingte'' Corners to McDevitt, who
honored fSsn Butch repsired "a his
suite q rooms an the fourth dooE and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-13
RICH FOR DAY ONLY
Butch Mc0evitt Proceeds
to Put WiIkesbarre on Map.
HIS CAREER AS MILLIONAIRE.
Takes Trip by Special Train to New
York.
COPIES MONEY KINGS STUNT
Puts UP at the Waldorf and sleeps
Late to Keep Up the
Illusion.
COPIES MONEY KINGS STUNT

NEW YORK. January i3.-Word came
down from the room of John Jay Me.
Dewitt of Wilkesbarre, who was consumed
with an ambition to live like million
are for day. and tried II yesterday,
when he came to town on a special train.
that he was sleeping late this morning in
Keeping with the belief that II was a mil.
lonaire's privilege to stay under the COW
ers as .ong az he wanted. especially when
the thermometer was three degrees below
zero.
McDevitt figured after his night on
broadway that he would at least have
money for ham and eggs for breakfast
today and the price Of return trip in an
ordinary day coach to wilkesbarre. He
hoped To remain here until Sunday
This bona fde fake millionaire" the
tirst la the history of New York. arrived
with much ado in the metropolis last
night. II Was Butch (more rarely
John j. McDevitt. the uch-advertise<i
"ag' and. seif-adycrtised scaiawag OF
Wilkesbarrc. Pa, jack of all trades and
foe-io-death Of all work, who was re-
Gently bought off from a nomination he
had won for county treasurer there by
the PARTY that nominated him and later
repented its rashness. In the sum OF
$500
Decides to Make Splurge.
That was too much money for Butch"
10 carry around with him without trou-
BILE. lie decided 10 get rid of 1t in the
most ENJOYABLE fashion Of living for a
brief neydey as q moek.miiiionaire, wind
ing up his lavish little comedy with
trip in q special train to New York and
ulia hn all
His sole purpose. said Butch with
many quaint and time-bonored but un-
printable remark. was to see how IL feels
10 be a millionaire without being one.
And so. at clock last night, just four
and half hours after leaving Wilkes
barre, the mock millionaire's special on
the Lehigh Valley road rolled into the
With IL rolled Butch bis negro vaiet
'hastily impressed into seryice), his sec.
rotary, a Wilkesbarre doctor (whom he
pays s25 day as long as he's well, and
sick). small army Of reporters and pho
tographers. at least one well known but
disciainiing theatrical press agent and q
great consignment OF conpanionable whis.
tie rolling.
Wants to Know How.
How In he'll Pennsylvanis Dutch for
Jersey City, do you set OF train like q
nillionaire?" was the nrst query az
"Butch' - the train stopped.
Must shake all them hsnds?" h add.
81. pointing toward the meb Of rspostsrs
and newspaper photogrsphsrs awaiting
him. He was Informed that Presi6ent
Fott and other ceiebrtties invariably ana;
and so he did. too.
Fully fifteen minutes were then coa.
sumed In setting up the mimic-miliionaire
in various poses on and on the train steps.
with ). 10 and ID cent cigars tilted ct VEIL
Gus angles from his downwasd-bendias
mouth toward his upwayd-aspiPiug and
from his physician, DR.. p. "A. sweeney.
he presented II with literally disiutereoted
generosity TO Harry WeoveY. The eQ0.
nssr o. the special train. rsmsrhing .
Il sssss $hass sAssa - - - - ne