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Masons as Pallbearers.
ONE TITANIC LOSS MADE UP.
Mrs. Taft's Maid Gets Duplicate Of
Money Order.

Lost in the wreck OF the Titanic was
money order issued in England for 81,
and drawn on the postmaster at Wash
ington in favor of Miss Ethel Clarke,
maid to Mrs. Taft. When Miss Clarke
read OF the disaster she Immediately
notified the Post ONCE Department
Upon an examination Of the money
order advice lists in the Washington city
post Office it was found the necessary
advice had been received. and, acting
under instructions from Postmaster Gen.
eral Hitchcock. a duplicate money order
for $50 was mailed to Miss Clarke with
out delay.
According to information received by
Mr. Hitchcock today about 100000 in
money orders went down when the Tt
tanic sank.
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FERNANDO PAGE DEAD.
Legless Veteran, Assistant Door
keeper at Capitol, Found Lifeless.

Fernando Page, who was carried on
the soldiers roll as assistant doorkeeper
at the House of Representatives, was
found dead in bed at his home. 81 D
street southeast. this morning about $50
O'Clock. Death was due to cerebral
hemorrhage, and 1t Is believed occurred
about o'clock in the morning.
The deceased, who was seventy-one
years old, was a native of Grand Rapids,
Mich He enlisted in the army at the
beginning of the war and served as a
member of Company K. Sd Michigan In
fantry, until the battle of Yorktown,
Va. when both his legs were shot OF.
When he had recovered from the eff
fects of the wounds he returned to Grand
Rapids. ABOUT thirty years ago he came
to this city and received his appointment
as an assistant doorkeeper.
Mr. Page is survived by his wife. They
had no children. Arrangements have
been made for funeral services at the
late home of the deceased Tuesday
morning at o'clock. The body will be
inferred at Grand Rapids.
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SEEK DATA FROM BANKS
House Committee Takes First
Step in the |'Money Trust"
Investigation.

Chairman Pujo Of the House commit
tee on. banking and currency today
ordered the mailing of 10000 letters to
national banks. state banks, mutual saw
ings banks, private banks and loan and
trust companies asking for detailed in
formation as to, their, business. This
marks the first step In the money
trust" Investigation by that committee
All institutions are requested to COM
pile from the records Of the banks their
statements at the close Of business
April 80, 1912. Several blank forms
accompany the letter, the forms to be
signed by an officer Of the bank and
attested by three directors.
Information Wanted.
The information desired by the bank
ing and currency committee includes a
balance sheet statement OF resources and
liabilities in. detail, stocks, bonds and
other securities owned, giving the meth
cd by which acquired, date, price paid.
value on the books and market value;
securities purchased from officers of the
banks: loans to financial institutions and
individuals secured in whole or in part
by stocks of financial institutions; a
schedule of syndicate or underwriting
banks; miscellaneous resources and liza
bilities; statement showing the hold
ings and loans Of officers. directors and
stockholders, and statement showing
the banks afhliation with other insti-
tutiOnS.
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The Duty Of Americans.

TO the Editor OF The Star:
l am a southern man and a Grover
Cleveland democrat, but I am an Ameri-
can citizen before l am either. l love
my government, its Constitution and its
laws more than any section. party or
man.
Upon these principles appeal to Sena-
tors Cummins and La Toilette, as. liberty
loving men. to cast aside personal ambi-
ton and to unite in nominating Taft.
the only republican candidate strong
enough to defeat Roosevelt.
The issue can be settled now with the
ballot, later 1t may be the bayonet.
Rome had her Caesar. Mexico her Diaz,
let 1t never be said that America had her
Roosevelt. l.. T. RANDOLPH.
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GETS ORDERS TO BE GOOD.
Court Tells Boyle Wife Will Return
If He Behaves Himself,

You go to church and behave yourself
and then i am sure your wife will return
to you," was the advice given to John
Boyle. school janitor. by Judge Null
lowry in the Police Court today when the
husband was arraigned on a charge of
threatening his wife. Elsie Boyle
Mrs. Boyle told the court that she had
been married eleven months. She de-
clared that three days after she was mar
ried her husband struck her. She de-
clared that he had threatened to kill her
on several occasions.
The husband declared he did not intend
to kill his wife. The court advised Boyle
to stay away from his wife until she
sent for him and also advised that he at
tend church and show her that he in
tended to do better.
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COURT REFUSES NEW TRIAL.
Counsel for. Robert II. Partridge Il
Move an Appeal.

Justice Anderson has refused to grant
new trial to Robert H. Partridge. re-
Gently convicted Of securing $1,000 in
cash and note for $3.50 from Rev.
Eugene A. Hannah, pastor Of St. Martins
Church. by alleged false representations
as to the assets of the National Lumber
Company. The transactions occurred
nearly eight years ago.
Partridge was not in court when the
decision was rendered. and owing to the
during the coming month, may not be
sentenced until June. He is at liberty
on bail.
His attorneys. A. A. Birney and e. L.
Giles, VIII note IN appeal. United States
Charles H. Turner conducted the prosecu.
ton.
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AMUSEMENT PLACE OPPOSED.
Objection to Motion Picture Park OF
Fourteenth Street.

Application was made today to the
District Supreme Court by Jacob s.
Kann and Charles S. McNeir, residents
Of Irving street northwest between 18th
and 18th streets. for review by the
court Of the action Of the District Com
missioners in approving an application
for moving picture park on the east
side of 14th street between Irving
street and Columbia road. The claim
Is made that the necessary number of
ccnsenting owners and residents has
not been obtained by the applicant for
the amusement place. Attorneys A. A.
Birney and c. w. Fowler filed the petit
ton In court.
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MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses have been issued to
the following:
Edward W. Grifith and Florence M.
Reed, both of Clarksburg. w. Va.
jerome p. FIeishmann and NJ Renetta
Wicke, both Of Baltimore, Md.
Benjamin F. Giaminni and Olive l.
Rodes both of Alberene. Va.
Maurice J. Pierce and Rosetta c. May
tum.
Herbert L. Knox of Des Moines. Iowa
and Ivy NJ. Maytum Of this city.
William III. Carter of this city and
Fredrica v. Failon Of Piedmont w. Va
Charles H. Washington and Eliza Car.
ter.
Raymond Crown and Bessie Clark.
Charlie Swami of Indian Head, Nd
and Alice r. Dyer of Pomonkey, Nd.
Robert /. Haseltine and Anna c. Lewis
both OF Baltimore. Nd.
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THOR0UCHBREDS ARRIVE
FOR THE HORSE SHOW
Animals Here Include String of
Eight Owned by Miss
LouIa Long.

Twenty-one horses to be exhibited at
the National Capital horse show, begin
ming next Wednesday, have arrived In
the city and have been quartered at the
exhibition grounds, at 18th and streets
northwest.
The horses now on the grounds include
a string of eight thoroughbreds owned
by Miss Loula Long of Kansas City, five
by Melvin c. Hazen. surveyor of the Dis
trdct: four by w. H. Herring of Nokes-
vile, Va; three by w. F. Hale of Nokes-
vile. and one by Tom Bone of Washing
ton.
Practically all of the horses owned by
Messrs. Hazen, Herring, Hale and Bone,
which have arrived are green hunters.
In Richmond, q four-year-old, Mr. Hazen
has a horse which he believes will make
strong bid for first honors in the green
hunter class. Mr.. Bones single entry,
which Is green hunter, also is expected
to give a good account Of himself.
Horses Are Exercised.
Yesterday practically all Of the horses
stabbed at the grounds were exercised.
The King, Miss Longs London ribbon
winner, is declared by local horsemen
who have seen him to stand a splendid
chance of capturing first honors in the
roadster class. Miss Longs horses ar
rived in good shape from Kansas City
and are expected to be in the best of con-
dition by the time the show opens.
At least thirty horses entered in the
show will have to be stabbed outside
the exhibition grounds, 1t was an
nounced today. The number Of entries
has broken all records, exhausting the
stable accommodations at the grounds
There are 1872 box stalls and all have
been reserved.
The various events of the show will
be run off in the afternoons, beginning
at 2 o'clock, with the exception Of Sat
urday. when there will be both morn
ing and afternoon sessions. the former
beginning at 10 o'clock. On account of
the fact that more classes are provided
for the show this spring than for any
previous meeting. it is expected that
the events will extend late into the
afternoons. Entries have been received
for all the classes, which means that
the full amount of $500 in money and
plate offered as prizes will be awarded
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Frame House Is Burned.

A two-story frame house located on the
south side Of Gibbons street, between Pitt
and Royal streets. unoccupied. was de-
stroyed by fire at midnight last night
The fire is supposed to have been Of in
cendiary origin. The house was owned
by David Taylor.
The report in circulation to the effect
that the Southern Railway Company
contemplates removing its shops from
this city to Manassas, Va. is denied by
local railroad officials, who say they
cannot account for the report.
In the circuit court for this city yes
terday afternoon the will Of the late HUI.
bert Snowden was admitted to probate
and his widow, Mrs. Edith Ashby Snow
den, qualified as executrix.
The minstrel performance last night a,
the opera house, given by the Old Do
minion Boat Club ana the Technical
High School. the latter of Washington
was well patronized.
At q meeting of Potomac Lodge OF
Odd Fellows, held last night, the third
degree Of the order was conferred or
three candidates.
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BIRTHS REPORTED.

The following births have been reported
to the health Office In the past twenty
four hours:
George and Rosie Kogok, boy.
Irwin w. and Clamenta v. Cox. girl.
Howard D. and Cora M. Chapman, boy
James r. and Sue s. Stringfellow, boy.
Maurice s. and Marie F. Faunce, girl.
Harry N. and Margaret Campbell, boy.
Jonn and Mary NJ. Worthington, boy.
William c. and Mary T. Jenkins, girl
William s. and Polly A. Young, girl.
Isaac j. and Alberta Edwards, girl.
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Suit to recover $4,000 damages from
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany for the death of Charles H. Burch.
en- engineer in its employ. has been in
stituted in the District Supreme Court
by Forrest G. Burch. administrator of
the dead engineer. Burch was driving
the engine Of q train which was derailed
May q, 1911. and sustained injury which
later resulted in death. The action is
brought under the employers liability
act
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Rally for So, 700.

A rally for the purpose Of raising $500
will be started at Cosmopolitan Baptist
Church tomorrow, under the direction Of
Rev. Simon p. w. Drew. pastor OF the
church. The various colored organiza-
tons Of the city will take part in the
movement. Five thousand dollars was Of
fered by q white friend of the church
provided. the church could raise q similar
amount in sixty days.
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WILL BE HONOR GUESTS.
Reception rendered Representative
Bartholdt and Mr.. Rudolnh.

The United German Societies Of the
District of Columbia have made arrange
ments for reception to be rendered to
Representative Richard Bartholdt of
Missouri and Cuno H. Rudolph. president
Of the Board Of Commissioners of the
District of Columbia. the evening Of May
1, at the New willard. Besides speeches,
three German societies are expected to
sing. There will also be instrumental
music. Refreshments and buffet lunch
will be served.
The officers of the United German So
cieties and the presidents of twenty-one
taff1iiated societies will act as q reception
committee. Simon Wolf and Mr.. George
w. Spier will be the principal speakers.
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ASKS $4,000 DAMAGES.
Albert Bowling Accuses His Former
EMPLOYERS Of SANDER.

Albert Bowling. former collector and
salesman in the employ Of Knott & Moler,
has filed suit against the firm to secure
$4,000 damages for alleged Islander. Ac-
cording to the declaration filed by Attor-
neys Carter & Pope, members Of the firm
April Ii made statements in the hearing
of other persons refectipg on the hon.
esty and integrity of Mr.. Bowling.
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dinner will be rendered to Rev. ]. D.
Whitney. S. j.. Sunday evening, May 5,
by the students who attended George
town University during his term as presi-
dent. The dinner will be at the new Ra-
leigh Hotel. John ]. Kirby, '9S, is chair
man of the committee In charge; Daniel
w. O'Donoghue, '9S, vice chairman, and
James s. McDonough, 'O1, secretary.
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Mrs. Louise Sterne Missing.

The police department has been asked
TO locate Mrs. Louise Sterne, who, it is
reported, disappeared last Tuesday from
her home. 1922 9Th street northeast, and
of whom no trace has been found since
that day. The police were informed that
she only recently recovered from illness.
and il was suggested she might have
gone to hospital. Her name, however
cannot be found on the records Of any of
the Washington hospitals.
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Funeral Of Judge E. F. Best.

Funeral services for Judge Emory b.
Best. one Of the attorneys for the In
terror Department, who died suddenly
at the Emergency Hospital Tuesday. will
be held at I o'clock this afternoon at
his home. 2700 Wisconsin avenue. Rev.
Charles T. Warner Of st. David's Epis-
copal Mission will oflciate. The body
will be taken IN the afternoon to Macon.
Ga, his former home. for burial
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following which the young couple left for
q southern trip. After May Is they will
be at home to their friends at the
The Gridiron Club will give its spring
smoker to members tonight at Dover
House. Prince George county. Md. The
party will make the trip In automobiles
and twenty-five members have planned
to go.
Capt. Hiraga OF the Japanese embas-
sy Will entertain at small dinner to-
morrow night
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WITH FRATERNAL HONORS
Funeral Services for William G.
Pond Attended by Ma
sonic Bodies.

Funeral services for William G. Pond
q prominent member of the Masonic
order, who died at his home, 400 K
street, Tuesday evening, were held at his
late residence yesterday afternoon in the
presence of q concourse that represented
nearly every branch Of Masonry in the
District Of Columbia.
Representatives were present from the
Grand Lodge of the District. from Almas
Temple Of the Mystic Shrine, the five
Knights Templar communicates, Wash
ington and Adoniram Councils, Royal and
Select Masters: Mount Vernon. Mount
Horeb, Columbia, Washington and other
Royal Arch Chapters; the local Scottish
Rite bodies, headed by Stirling Kerr, jr..
deputy for the Supreme Council for the
District of Columbia; Hiram. Hope, My
ron NJ. Parker, Osiris, Pentalpha, Column
bia, King Solomon, Arminius, Federal and
other lodges.
Ritualistic Service.
The Rose Croix service Of the Scottish
Rite was performed by Evangelist Chap
ter. Rose Croix, and the Knights Templar
service. equally beautiful and impressive
by washington Commandery, No. 1, OF
which the deceased was q member.
The blue lodge rites were performed
at the grave, with Past Master Harry
G. Kimball acting as worshipful master
| and assisting him we're Grand Lecturer
Thomas e. Young and Grand Marsha
William w. Jemane, with Grand High
| Priest Jacobus S. Jones acting a.
| master of ceremonies.
The religious services were conducted
by Rev. ]. Russell Verbrycke, grand
chaplain Of the Grand Lodge, at tn,
house, and Rev. Harvey E. Durham
chaplain Of Hiram Lodge, No. 10, a
the. grave. The interment was at Rocl
| Creek cemetery.
Masons as Pallbearers.
William p. Herbst, master Of Hiram
Lodge. and Charles w. Pimper. repre-
senting that lodge; Roger ODonnell an6
Henry E. Bittinger. representing Noun
Vernon Royal Arch Chapter. No. 3; Pas
Commander A. r. Server, representing
Washington Commandery, No. /. ant
Past Master William II. Gibson OF
Myron NJ. Parker Lodge No. 81, repre-
senting the Association Of Worshipfu
| Masters of 1910, Of which the deceased
was also a member, were the pallbearers
ers.
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ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Miss Mary Johnston Advocates
Suffrage for Women.
LODGE TO ATTEND SERVICE
Odd Fellows Will Observe Ninety.
Third Anniversary Tomor-
row Night.
LODGE TO ATTEND SERVICE
Special Correspondence of The Star.


ALEXANDRIA, Va, April q. 1912
Miss Mary Johnston delivered a talk
on suffrage last night at meeting held
at the Young Peoples building under the
auspices of the Alexandria Trades Coun-
ell. The speaker told of the places where
women vote and the good results OBJ
tanned by medium of the ballot
A short talk also was made by Miss
Clark of Richmond, who accompanied her
The meeting was called to order
by Martin Lolo, and Lewis H Macheu
presided. Mr.. Machen. introduced the
speakers. Prayer was offered by Rev. W.
r. Watson. pastor Of the First Baptist
Church.
During the evening selections were
given by the Ideal Musical Club, this
city. Representative David j. Lewis OF
Maryland was unable to be present.
Final arrangements were made las
night by Potomac Lodge of Odd Fellows
for attending services tomorrow night al
servance Of the ninety third anniversar,
of the founding of Odd Fellowship. The
members will meet at their hall at
o'clock and march to the church in 9
body, special sermon will be preached
Of the church. All, Odd Fellows and Their
friends are invited to- ATTEND.
William barley Dead.
William barley. well known resident
died at o'clock this morning at his
home, 603 North Columbus street. The
deceased some time ago received a stroke
OF paralysis, from which he never rallied
Mr.. barley for many years past was EN-
ployed as a foreman by w. A. Smoot &
Co.. at their mill in this city. He wa.
ffty-six years old, and is survived by hi.
widow. Funeral arrangements have no
been made.
Funeral services for Cazenova Gardne
Lee, who died in Washington yesterday
will be held at 2:3O o'clock tomorrow
pal Church. They will be conducted b,
Rev. W. ]. Morton, rector.
The funeral Of Harvey Maxfield, sixteel
years DID, son of Edward and Mary Max
field, who died Thursday night, will b.
held at o'clock tomorrow afternoon
from his parents residence, 1920 Primo
street. Services will be conducted by Rev
w. ]. Morton. rector Of Christ Protestan
Episcopal Church.
| john T. Harrison. baker, who wa
| sent to Jail yesterday by order of Judg
Barley because of his failure to pay ali
mony to his wife, Esther Elizabeth Har
rison. was released yesterday afternoon
he having paid 500, the amount alleged t
have been due her.
The state corporation commission ha
granted a charter to the American Pneu
matte Starter Company, incorporated thi
city, with capital stock of $4,000 TIL
officers follow: c.. A. Douglas, president: G
secretary and treasurer, all Of Washing
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Students Form Republican Club.

Two hundred law students Of George
town University organized republican
club last night and elected the following
officers: James r. DAILY. president; J. A..
Albi,. vice president; George G. Rorke,
secretary: F. A. Gibbs, treasurer; r. D,
Giesler, sergeant-at-arms.
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It matters little what it Is that you
want-whether situation or . servant
Ia want ad in The Star will reach the
person who will I'LL your need.
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BLAND. In SAD nut loving remembrance OF
my dear grandmother, MARY BLAND. who
left us three years ago today, April ~. 1909.
1 miss the sunshine of your face. your
YOUR LITTLE GRANDDAUGHTER. MARY z.
BLAND.
April Fl. 1909.
Three years ago we laid her to- rest
And folded her cold hands upon her breast.
In silence she suffered. in patience she bore.
MAMIE.
BUTLER. In sad but loving remembrance OF
my beloved husband. JAMES H. BUTLER.
today, April q, 1911.
Although one year has passed away
Since you from me have gone,
Yet, James. miss you every day 4
Oh, IL at times the stain Of grief
Upon my cheek appears. =
1t Is because my saddened thoughts
By ri, HIS DEVOTED WIFE AGNES E. BUT
COLEMAN. In sad but loving remembrance OF
my dear son. ERNEST COLEMAN. who died
Ap BY His MOTHER, SERENA HOPKINS
GREENFIELD. In sad but loving remembranes
FIELD, who departed this life year ago
today at his home in Alexandria. Va.
One year has passed: oh. how we miss him;
But they little know the sorrow
That lies within our hearts concealed.
BY HIS DEVOTED DAUGHTER. ELLEN d.
SHEPHERD.
HERMAN. In loving remsmbsance Of our dear
father, SAMUEL ANU hi aEB g. ,S;, who died one
BY HIS LOVING CHILDREN.
NERvIS. In sad but loving remembrance Of
my dear friend. WALTER NERvIs. who
entered into peaceful sc LOT, rest two years ago
Unknown and forgotten
By some ron may be.
But as long as life and memory last
YOUR FRIEND. H. @.
SNYDER In sad but loving remembrance of
SNYDER, who was SO suddenly taken from
US one year ago today. April q. 1911, aged
six years. two months and ten days.
Oh! how sudden was the summons
When the word came HE Is dead;
Time too short to say farewell
To our child we loved so well.
One long year has passed,
And, oh! how sad to us;
We miss your coming footsteps.
By MAMMA AND PAPA.
Ere sin could harm or SORROW fade.
Death came with friendly care;
The opening bud to heaven conveyed
BY GRANDMA.
TENLEY. In sad but loving remembrance Of
who departed this life April 9; 1900. and our
two years ago today, April "a. 1910.
'BY THNR LOVING SON AND DAUGHTER.
THOMAS. In sad but loving remembrance Of my
dear son. WILLIAM J. THOMAS. who de-
parted this life one year ago today, April q.
BY HIS DEVOTED MOTHER