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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-08-23

ing handsome ornamental iron arches,
supported by brick pillars, at each en-
trance and laying pavement and side
walks throughout the district One
handsome two story house Is now be
ing erected in this new district
Cement Walks Put Down.
The MayfieId Realty company has
spent several thousand dollars putting
down cement walks walks on Montana
street and the Boulevard in Bassetts
addition, douring the past few weeks,
in preparation for q building campaign
in that section, and the PhOeniX-EI
PaSO Building company has laid block
of cement sidewalks and retaining
walls on East Rio Grande street, east
up the entire block The first bunga-
low has already been completed
This company has also done good
deal of work laying sidewalks and
building retaining walls on Tularosa
street, in preparation for the paving
work that is now in progress on that
street.
improvements have been made in all
of the outlying additions and real es-
tate there has increased in value to
remarkable degree.
Valley Building.
Down the valley, where the Interur-
ban electric car line is to begin Oper-
ating shortly, many new homes are to
be built During the past year 7. D
POrcher built a beautiful two-story
residence eight and one-half miles be-
low FL Paso at a cost Of about $4,000.
The West Ysleta Townsite company has
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-08-23

The printers secured a raise from
$lS u S-l per eek on their daylight
job scale and increased their member
ship 10 percent The BARRIERS shortened
their hours without closing the shops
any earlier, by instituting a shift sys
tenn.
Two New Unions Formed.
Two new unions. the meat eutters'
and bartenders were Organized, with
a membership Of about 100 each. The
painters secured a raise from S3-25 TO
1915 per day and the paper hangers
now get 81 a day, while a half holiday
is enjoyed on Saturdays
Nearly all Of the theaters are now
controlled by union labor. the theatrl-
cal employees union being employed IN
an the firstclass houses and having no
ulI1erences, while the musicians have
secured practically all the theaters and
e great deal of the concert work
III Paso is considered a good union
labor town from an American stand
point. though there are a great many
MeXicans coming into this city from
old Mexico throughout the year ans
they affect the unskilled labor. thoual
they 90 not have much erect uDon mo
skilled class. -
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-08-23
FL PaSoans to Cover
Wide Trade Territory


trade trip This
the will
III Faso the
west docs NOT wait Tor the
These annual trade people
rounding
o Oandher lines
Direct trips but the business
feel that they
feeling they
III
surrounding section of
nsonns an idea Of
towns highly
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-08-23

improved that property located just
outside of the old town of Ysleta on
the interurban and main county road.
A tea garden, which has been leased
to Mrs. L F. Wachs. was erected there.
H. T. GergersOn has built a five room
home there costing $4,000, and the COM
pany put down several blocks of ce-
ment sidewalk S. C. Aubrey purchased
the home of DR.. H P. Deadly and inn
proved the house and grounds, six
miles down the valley. a station at
Cinecue Park was built on the line Of
the interurban. A A. GfOodwyne will
build a home in the Christy tract and
II. R Gardner, r. NJ Denman and
Mrs Lula Wiseman will also build
homes there. Julias A. MOelich and
Vertus Z. Thomas will build in Cinecue
Park. and it is expected that many more
new homes will be erected in the valley
between FL Paso and Ysieta before next
spring, owners of land there awaiting
the operation Of the electric car line
before building.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-08-23
Ell Paso's 25 Labor Unions
Have Nearly 1000 Members

"HERE are between 100 and 1900
members OF labor unions in Ell
2aso and 500 or 400 Of these having
Joined during the past year. This in
cludes members Of the railroad broth
erhoods. There are IS organizations in
all. and % of these are represented
in the Central labor union and four are
Represented in the Building Trades
council All are members of the Amer
can Federation Of LABOR. The rail-
cad brotherhOOds. however. are not
affiliated either with the Central La
Dor union or the American Federation
of Labor.
All OF the unions are in better con-
dtuon financially than they were one
year ago. Working conditions have
been greatly improved and there has
been but one strike. that of the car
penters, who received a raise from S4.5d
a day to 50 a day, and also secured a
haif holiday Saturdays throughout the
year. The bricklayers secured a raise
OF 81 a day. making their daily wage
= instead of IS. The sheet metal
workers who for three years had been
en0eov0riuG 10 secUre a half holiday
On Saturdays. GeHtheir point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
LOBBY Feared
Audubon Societies Aroused
Over Possible Change in
Tariff Schedule.

The National Association of Audubon
that the subcommittee of the Senate
finance committee having charge of the
sch edule in the tariff bill relating to birds
feathers. intended to amend that section.
The Underwood bill would prohibit the
importation of feathers of wild birds.
In speaking of the matter today, I.
Gilbert Pearson, executive officer Of the
National Association of Audubon So
cieties said:
IL an amendment to the anti-importa-
ton feather proviso is adopted it will be
direct result of rhe millinery feather
lobby. The bill as 1t stands is good one
and has the universal Endorsement Of
wild-life protectionists through out Amer
lea. There is not a single dissenting voice
on the part OF people who are interested
and Informed on the subject of bird de-
struction. The amendment introduced by
senator Clapp, which would allow the i'm
portation of the feathers or plumes OF
game birds usually killed for food pur-
poses and birds which are killed as
pests, is what we understand the sub
committee intends to recommend.
While, at casual glance. this may
appear to be perfectly fair provision.
1t, nevertheless, is an exceedingly danger
Gus one. and If adopted, would most GER
tainly prove to be absolutely disastrous
70 the effectiveness of the anti-importa-
ton proviso in schedule N. This fact is
we'll known to certain commercial inter-
ests of the country. who have. for many
years, been accommodating wealth by put
ting premium on the destruction of the
valuable wild-bird life of the world, and
they are giving this proposed amendment
their most frantic support.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
FLY CRUSADE BENEFICIAL
Real Value Expected to Be
Shown by DR.. Murray's
Statistics.

That health conditions in the. National
Capital have recorded a decided improve
ment since the inauguration of The Star S
first anti-fy campaign, two summers
ago will be shown. it is expected. by a
comparative study of mortality statistics,
now being made by DR.. Arthur l.. Muir
ray Of the health department.
Dr. Murray Is investigating especially
typhoid fever records and mortality re-
turns for infants under one and two
years, respectively. for the last two sum-
mers and the present one. He said to-
day that the comparison so far shows an
improvement in health conditions since
The Stars battle against the fly began
1t will be a week or ten days before the
study is completed
Now that The Stars educational clrcu-
lars explaining how the dangerous insect
may be eliminated have been distributed
among thousands of school children, DE-
Murray plans to make an inspection Oh
the CITY with the object of locating ny
breeding places that should be destroyed
Co-operation between citizens and the
health department in abolishing nuisances
of this character is desired, and reports
of such conditions that are sent into the
department will be given prompt atteh-
ton, it is said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
TREATED IN HOSPITAL.
Six Persons Injured, Four Seriously.
by Accident.

Miss Lillian Kramer. residing at 1915
Wisconsin avenue northwest. slipped and
fell on the cellar door in front of her
tured her leg She was taken to George
town University Hospital.
William Howard. cOlored. thirty two
years old, 40 Morton street northwest,
was caught in an elevator yesterday aft
ernoon while working at 31S Louisiana
avenue northwest and his foot was
crushed He was taken to Emergency
Hospital.
George W. Allen, forty-seven years old
20 9th street northeast, was treated at
Emergency Hospital for painful bruises
sustained when an automobile delivery
wagon backed him against platform
at the Treasury Department.
Richard Fitzgerald, thirty-six years
old. 235 Pennsylvania avenue northwest,
was treated at Casualty Hospital last
night for a fractured ankle, the injury
resulting from an accidental fall at his
home.
Frank Hopkins. colored. thirty-,five
Years old residing near 10th and w
streets northwest. fell from a scaffold in
front of 1870 L street northwest this
morning and injured the back of his
head. He was taken to Freedman's
Hospital.
Richard Smoot, coored, fifty-five years
old was treated at Emergency Hospital
this morning for d fractured arm. An
emery wheel broke in Whites foundry in
South Washington, where he was en-
ployed, and struck his arm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
NEW ENGINE FOR HABANA.
Handsome Cruising Launch Also to
Be Cleaned and Painted.

To be equipped with a new gasoline en-
CINE and to be cleaned and painted, the
handsome cruising launch Habana. be-
longing TO Judg J. G. Strider was yes
terday taken from the water on Regan's
railway. and the work of sc-ubbing her
hull preparatory to painting was started
twenty-four-hOrsep engine. which
Is TO take the place of sixteen horse
power that was installed aboard the
fabana when she was built at this city
about a year ago. has been delivered at
Rcgans. The additional power to be
placed in the Habana is expected to in
crease her speed considerably and to
make her more available for cruising
work on Chesapeake bay and it's tribu-
taries. Judge Strider, 1t is stated will
take an extended cruise aboard his boat
N the coming month.
Damage done the wheel OF the aux
iliary power schooner Stranger, by strik
ing log in Occoquan creek last week.
was not found to be as serious as was
at first supposed and the vessel has been
put overheard. Later, it is stated she
will be taken from the water to clean
and paint bottom. On the completion of
this work she will take her owners on a
cruise on the river and BAY
The installing of an engine in the yawl
belonging TO Capt William Fisher has
Deem completed and the boat has been
pun overheard ready for service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
"BELMONT" MEETING TONIGHT.
Committee Will Discuss Plans for
Saving Estate for Park.

Planning to devise ways and means of
saving Belmont, the old Barber estate,
Is a public park, the executive committee
of the general committee chosen last Sat
urday To carry on the work will meet to-
night at Fairmont Seminary. The
executive committee is composed of Judge
&. 5. Bundy. W. V. Cox. DIR. Arthur Ram
say. d. ]. Callahan, Arthur Moses and
". III. Saunders.
NJ the meeting tonight comprehensive
plan TO be followed in the movement to
save Belmont will be outlined. The
plan is to include the raising of $40 rOOU
as payment to Harry Wardman, the
present owner of the property, to pay the
expenses of the estate for one year. In
dications are that there will be little
difficulty in raising the money.
According to those back of the move
ment member of the Senate District
committee has already agreed to intro
duce a bill providing for the purchase Of
the estate by the government for use as
park.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
Enters Government Service.
STUDENTS HELP AT FIRE.
Prompt Action Saves Mills Build
ing-Early Morning Blaze.

A party of graduates and students from
George Washington University returning
from the commencement exercises last
night helped to extinguish a fire in the
photographic Office on the third floor of
the Mills building. One member of the
party discovered the fire and sent in an
alarm and soon members of the fire de-
partment were at work saving the prop
erty of the Navy Department in the
building:
The fire probably was caused by spon-
taneous combustion, some greasy waste
material, it is reported, having been left
on the floor. About 500 damage resulted
Shortly after o'clock this morning the
fire department received call from box
217. Ffremen soon found that the blaze
was confined to sheds in rear of three
houses in the 1900 block in Q street and
one house in p street. The fire was
of unknown origin and about $500 dam
age resulted.
Fire yesterday afternoon destroyed the
awning in front Of the premises of Mrs.
A. 'Berman. 3O1 NJ street southwest The
fire was extinguished without the assist
ance of the fire department after about
$40 damage had been done. The origin
of the fire was not determined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
REQUEST IS DENIED.
Commissioners Decide Company's
Plea Conflicts With Police Rules.

On the ground that they are prohibited
by law from granting the request the
commissioners of the District of Column
bia have denied an application by the
Pepper & Salt Company. corporation
said to be organized for the purpose of
reducing the cost of living in Washing
ton, for f1ve-year lease on space in the
X street. Georgetown and Eastern mar
kets and adjoining Center Market.
According to the application received
by the District heads, it was the inten-
ton of the company to obtain space for
the storing of boxes which will be used
to deliver food supplies to 10000 fam-
lies. lnasmuch as the space at the
farmers street markets would thus be
acquired for distributing purposes rather
than with the Intention OF making sales
at those points the Commissioners de-
cided that such an arrangement would
be In conflict with the police regulations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
ON WAYS FOR REPAIRS.
Improvements to Two Tugs Com.
pleted, Lighter Hauled Out.

The tug d. NJ. Key of the Taylor feet.
which was put on the marine railway
at Benefits boatyard to locate and
stop a leak in her hull and to calk all
over, has completed repairs and was
put overheard. The tug has been
temporarily laid up at 10th street
wharf to await the coming of buster
towing times on the river.
The place made vacant on Benefits
railway by the launching. of the Capt.
Toby has been filled by one of the big
lighters belonging to John Miller &
Co. which is to be given thorough
overhauling. Exactly the amount of
work to be done to the vessel will not
be known until the hull is opened. All
unsound planking and timbers are to
be removed and the craft made practi-
cally new. 1t will probably be on the
railway for q week or ten days.
The bay schooner Kate Darlington,
which was out on a Baltimore marine
railway for hull repairs, painting and
the like, has been completed and
launched She will return to service
at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
Personal to the River Men.

Frank A. Arthur. who has been super
intendent of the fifth lighthouse district
for the past two years, is to retire from
the service July %. He recently rendered
his resignation to the officials at this city
In charge of lighthouse affairs, and it was
accepted. Mr.. Arthur is an efficient su-
perintendent, and is much liked by the
employees Of the service in the district
His successor has not been announced.
John P. Phillips. general agent of the
Potomac and Chesapeake Steamboat
Company, returned last night from a trip
down the river over one of the routes of
his company.
Allan Hungerford, formerly purser of
steamers on the river route, but who has
for a. year past been employed ashore,
will return to steamboating, and will
take charge of the pursers Office on the
steamer Wakefield, running on the route
between this city, Colonial Beach and
MattoX creek.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12

A Eberly's Sons, rs eth St NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
CONFIRM SEVEN CHILDREN.
Closing Feature of Shabuoth Feast
at Hebrew Synagogue.

The confirmation of seven children
brought to a close the observation of
Sha buoth, the Feast of Weeks" at the
synagogue of the Washington Hebrew
Congregation, yesterday.
The children who were confirmed are
Mildred Blum, 213 18th street southeast;
Alvin B Fisher. 1879 T street northwest;
Aubrey D. H. Fisher, 1724 Lanier place;
Carl Greenbaum, 1909 Girard street; Ma
rion King, 1913 Calvert street: Gretchen
Ring. 1917 l. street. and Blanche Smith,
1913 s street.
The program included music by the
choir and class. prayer by Rabbi Stern,
addresses by members of the class and
the presentation Of Bibles by DIR. Louis
Simon An impressive part of the service
was the declaration of faith by the class
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
MINUS PROPELLER.
Power Launch Disabled While Tow
ing Fishing Schooner.

\ message received here yesterday
from Capt Jake Faunce. master of the
schooner Mary and Rebecca. employed
in summer fishing in the mouth of the
river. stated that the power launch at
tached to the schooner had lost its pro-
peller, and requested that another one
be sent him as soon as possible. The
Mary and Rebecca has been making her
headquarters in Lower Machodoc creek.
Va. and 1t is supposed that the launch
was towing the schooner into harbor
when the wheel struck submerged
log and was broken off. and a new pro-
peller was yesterday shipped to Capt
Faunce.
The flee; of summer fishing craft
working at various points along the
river are making but small catches. and
so far the receipts have been quite
light. IT is said the cool weather has
had something to dc with this. and that
as soon settled warm weather comes
an increase in the receipts of Potomac
fish is looked for by the dealers at the
wharf market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
PATRIOTISM THE THEME.
Addresses and Music Under Aus.
pices of Daughters Of Liberty.

Under the auspices Of Decatur Council
NO. % Daughters of Liberty, patriotic
services We're held last evening on the
lawns surrounding the Linger property on
Good Hope road southeast. DR.. George
e. Havenner. chief clerk of the Depart
ment Of Commerce. and president of the
Minnesota Avenue Improvement Associa-
ton, presided at the meeting An ad-
dress dealing with the principles of the
order was delivered by E. r. Boyer. pa st
councillor of Decatur Council Rev G.
Leroy White. pastor of the Anacostia
Methodist Episcopal Church, made a few
remarks, dealing with the origin Of the
nag and the need for more patriotism
Rev. George M. Cummings. pastor of the
Garden Memorial Presbyterian Church.
also made a few remarks
The remainder of the program included
recitations and music.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
LOCAL MENTION.
ASSESSMENTS TONIGHT.

NationaI-The Aborn Opera Company. in
"Cavalleria Rusticana,' SID pm.
1.-The Time the Place and the Girl S:1j
pm
PoIi's-The Poll Players. in THE Con-
cert S:15 pm.
Belasco-"Capt SCOTS South Pole Ex-
petition Emotion pictures and lecture).
SO pm
Casino--Vaudeville and motion pictures,
10 80 $40 and pm.
Cosmos-Vaudeville and motion pic
lures | pm. to 1915 pm.
Glen Echo Park-Outdoor amusement
and dancing.
Chevy Chase Lake-Marine Band Con-
cert and dancing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
DISTRICT FIRE LOSS
Amounted to $1O5,161 Last Month
Report Saws

FIRE losses in the District of Columbia
iast month amounted to $685. or ap-
proxlmately - per cent of the total in
surance of $3.50. $50. according to a re-
port made to the Commissioners today by
Fire Chief Wagner There were nine fires
occasioning loss of $1,000 or more. with
the total loss s9O.5s9 greater than that
reported for the month previous.
During the month 1,727 inspections of
mercantile establishments were made. it
is stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
MAKE PHILIPPINES REPUBLIC.
Representative Jones Finds Argu-
ment for Islands in Cuba.

1t would be to the best interests OF
the United States to make the Philippine
Islands republic in the event OF war
with Japan. declared Representative VIII
liam A. Jones of Virginia. in an ADDRESS
at a dinner given by the Mems League
of the Fifth Baptist Church, last night.
He stated that one night Japan coulo
move secretly from her coast TO the
Philippines and capture them. 1T was
declared that the people of the ISLANDS
are DESTROYS of a republican form of
government and that, in view of the
fact that Cuba with her present gov
ernment is a success it would be a
wise plan to adopt the form in the eastern
possession.
Manuel J.. Quezon. resident commits
sioner of the Philippine Islands. was
scheduled to deliver an address, but was
unable to attend. In his place, Mr.. he
law, mis- secretary. spoke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
New HOSPITAL Site Discussed.

At an executive meeting OF the board
of directors of the WOman's Clinic at the
home of Mrs. John Hays Hammond yes
terday a discussion was held concerning
the site OF new hospital. No informa-
ton was given out as 10 the location.
Those present were Mrs. Hammond Mrs.
julius Lansburgh. Mrs Arthur Parsons,
Mrs. D. D. Lamb, Mrs. T.. G. Sggers.
Mrs. Richard Wainwright. Mrs. Henry c.
Perkins. Mrs. H. G. Yarrow, Mrs Will
liam Hitz Mrs. William ]. Boardman,
Mrs. Hennen Jennings and DR.. Elnora
Folkmar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
WARNS OF DIPHTHERIA.
Health Department Says Disease Is
on the Increase,

Pointing to the fact that diphtheria is
on the increase in the District of CO.
lumbia. the health department in re-
port just issued urges upon citizens the
exercise of caution with respect to the
disease
Diphtheretic sore threats are capable
of spreading the disease, it is stated.
and, as a. precautionary measure. it is
desirable that a culture be made In all
cases of simple sore throat. especially IL
cases of positive diphtheria abound, in
order to establish beyond all doubt the
presence or absence of the germ.
1t is stated that the antitoxin method
of treatment Of diphtheria has caused a
decided reduction in the death rate caus-
ed by this disease, and there are now
comparatively few cases that terminate
fatally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
HUGE ENGINE HER CARGO.
Schooner Elizabeth Clarke Arrives
at Wharf to Load.

After having delivered a cargo of rail-
road ties and pulp wood at Alexandria.
the schooner Elizabeth Clarke of the
Hall fleet of this city. arrived light this
morning FOR the purpose of loading a
large traction engine which she is to
take To- wharf on Mobjack bay, Va
The engine weighs. a. bout seven tons and
Il Is stated that il is one of the largest
single pieces of machinery ever carried
~ sailing vessel from this port
The engine will be loaded on the Clarke
today at the 10th street wharf and after
being braced on her deck to prevent roll
lilS should heavy weather be encountered
on the lower river and Chesapeake bay,
the schooner will sail for her destination
II is stated that this will be the only
cargo she viii take on this trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
MONKS WILL PAY HOMAGE.
Annual Celebration in Honor of St.
ANTONY to Be Held.

The annual celebration in honor of st
Antony of Padua will be held tomorrow
morning at the Franciscan Monastery
Brcokland. The ceremony will begin
with the blessing of ST Antony's lilies,
which viii be followed by the celebra-
ton of solemn high mass. Very Rev.
George A. Dougherty, vice rector of
Catholic University. will bless the lilies
and sing the mass
Haller's mass in honor of ST. Aloysius
will be rendered by the monks. George
Herbert Wells will preside at the organ
The Franciscan fathers have invited the
friends of the nastery and the'clients
of ST. Antony to be present at. the serv-
ices.