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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21
SAYS RATES ARE FAIR.
w. r. Emmert Testifies in Behalf Of
Washington and Old Dominion BY.

Rates now in effect on the Washington
and Old Dominion railway are lower
than they should be and are fair and
reasonable from the commuters stand
point. asserted William r. Emmert. gen.
eral manager of the road. testifying in
the case of 8. T. J. Price against the
road. yesterday afternoon, before Exam
liner Edgar ]. Smith of the interstate COM
merce commission.
The case which has been brought by
the commuters on the line between Great
Falls and Washington to prevent an in
crease of rates was continued from last
Monday. and yesterday was again con-
tinued until next Monday. The evidence
which has been produced has been tech
meal. and consists of tables of statistics
and charts showing comparative rates
with other lines and comparative rates
OF stations along the Great Falls line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21
o. K. RUDOLPH AND OYSTER.
Endorsed for Commissionerships by
Northeastern Suburban Citizens.

Commissioner Cuno Rudolph was in
dorsed for another term and Capt.
James F. Oyster was urged for the
other commissionership of the District
at a meeting of the Northeastern Sub
urban Citizens Association. held in
Langdon NJ. E. Church last evening.
Relative merits Of the elective form
Of government for the District and it's
present form were discussed by Col
Joseph z. Cotton and Prof. A. W.
Thomas. Col. Cotton upheld the pres
ent system, while Prof. Thomas advo-
Gated the electoral form.
Several musical numbers were given
throughout the evening by Miss Annie
Walton, Miss Helen Robinson and Mrs
j. f. Cotton. Motion pictures We're
shown for the amusement Of the chill
dren.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21
MRS. MARTHA Raglan DEAD.
Passes Away After an Illness Of
Three Weeks.

Mrs. Martha Emeline Raglan, wife of
Capt. r. A. Ragap and mother of Maj.
Charles A. Ragan, Medical Corps, T. S.
A., died this morning at Walter Reed
Hospital, after an illness Of about three
weeks.
Funeral services will be had tomorrow
afternoon. at 1870 o'clock. at the resi-
dence of Maj. Ragan, at Walter Reed
Hospital. Burial will be in Arlington
Mrs. Ragan was born in Tennessee sew
enty-one years ago. Besides Maj. Raglan
other children who survive her are Mrs.
c. L. Dooley of Knoxville. Tenn: Mrs.
Heath Sutherland of Hartford, Conn,
and Mrs. Lloyd Weaver of this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21
FILES AN ASSIGNMENT.
Action Is Taken by National Sport
ing Goods COMPANY.

The National Sporting Goods and Auto
Apparel Company has filed an assign
ment for benefit of creditors to Thomas
II. Patterson. The assets, including stock
OF 424 9th street northwest, are estimated
at $138S5.4O. The liabilities of the COM
pany total SIG, $685. G..
On application of Attorney Hayden
Johnson for the assignee. Justice Barnard
fixed the bond of Mr.. Patterson at $15,-
600. and took direction Of the settlement
of the affairs of the company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21
Virginian Endorsed by Labor.

l.. E. Lookabill of Roanoke. Va, has
been Endorsed by the Central Trades and
Labor Council of that city for the posi-
ton Of fourth assistant postmaster gen.
eral under the incoming democratic ad-
ministration. The action was taken at a
recent meeting Of the council. there be-
irg no dissenting votes. Mr.. Lookabill is
an employing printer of Roanoke. a men,
Der of the typographical union and life
long democrat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21
Retail Merchants Annual Election

The annual election Of the officers and
board of governors of the Retail Mer-
chants Association is set for Thursday
night in the rooms of the Chamber Of
Commerce. The association became an
Independent organization only about six
months ago, when it severed connections
with the Chamber of Commerce, and the
officers have not served a full term. It Is
expected they will be reelected. The Of
R. P Andrews. vice president; 4.. A.
Leese, treasurer, and w. F. Eller, secre-
tary There are twenty-four governors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21
FALLS DOWN ELEVATOR SHAFT.
Miss Irene Matchett Fractures Ankle
and Is Rrnised in Accident

Stepping into an elevator shaft Miss
Irene Matchett of 1856 9Th street northwest
fell to the bottom at her place of en-
ployment, 1918 E street northwest, this
morning.
Miss Matchett was taken to Emergency
Hospital in the ambulanceT Thee it was
found her right ankle had been fractured
and she was suffering from bruises on
the body.
Miss Matchett said the shift had been
left open and she did not know it. She
fell one story.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21
Through the Southland

Fine balmy weather is being enjoyed.
Just the kind for out-doo: life. All re-
sorts now open at Asheville. THE Land
of the Sky: Augusta, Aiken. Summer
Vile. Charleston, Savannah. Brunswick.
Florida, Nassau, Cuba. Southern rail-
way offers excellent service. Consult
agents, 7O5 18th 1T. and 9O5 F st. NV
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21
Endorsed for Agricultural Secretary

The Washington Alumni Association of
the Kansas State Agriculture College held
it's annual reunion last night at the
Washington ountry Club. Endorsement
Of H. ]. Waters for Secretary Of Argi-
culture. under the incoming democratic
administration, was given. Mr.. Waters
is now president of the Kansas college.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21
"Uncle Joe" Cannon Host.

Representative Cannon Of Illinois gave
a dinner to thfrty-two of his Oldest
friends in the Senate and House last
night, the guests being divided equally
between both houses and both leading
political parties. There were no speeches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21

Best Service to California.
Standard or tourist. Latter personally
conducted without change daily. except
Sunday. Berth. 50. Washington-S Sunset
route. A. ]. Poston, G. A.. 9O5 F, 705 18th.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21

Decorations for Weddings
receptions, dinners, etc. Choice home
grown flowers. Estimates. Guide, 1214 F
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21
POLICE FOR PATROL
East Washington Citizens
Want Force Redistributed.
PLAN White HOUSE GUARD
More Lights and Greater Security
Urged for That Section
of the City.

"A discussion involving the question OF
more lights and better police protection
for East Washington took up much of
the time of the January meeting of the
East Washington Citizens Association
held last night in East Washington Hall.
314 Pennsylvania avenue southeast. The
association adopted a voluminous report
submitted by Clarence F. Donohoe, chair
man of the committee on law and order,
and voted to recommend the withdrawal
of the policemen from the White House
and registered an objection to policemen
being detailed at private social affairs.
NJ. /. Weller suggested having the
White House guarded by members Of the
Engineer Corps from the Army War Col
lege. Albert L. Schulteis and Charles
A. Shields entered vigorous objections
to such plan. The association. after a
lengthy discussion, adopted a resolution
asking Congress to provide force to
serve under the superintendent of public
buildings and grounds for duty about the
White House and to increase the police
force.
In the report of Mr.. DonOhoe attention
was directed to statements made by Maj.
serious assaults. highway robberies and
cases of purse-snatching in the city the
last half of 1912. and stated that such in
formation and the recent assault in East
to investigate the police and light con-
ditions in East Washington.
Report on Water Meters.
Charles A. Shields. chairman Of the
committee on water and lights. submitted
lengthy report bearing upon the ques-
ton of the installation of water meters
and the change in water rates.
The report states that there are nearly
$1,000 water connections. and only "a 100
meters have been installed, which will re-
quire the installation of about 5000 more
meters.
In conclusion, Chairman Shields ex-
pressed the hope that the pending suit
against the increased water rates will
be successful.
For Lincoln Memorial Highway.
Capt. W. NJ Potter presented a reso-
luton suggesting the construction of a
highway between this city and Gettys-
burg as a Lincoln memorial. He also
submitted a report on what had been ac-
complished in the matter of changing the
street car stops at Pennsylvania avenue
and 14th street southeast.
M. I. Weller asked for delay in pre-
pairing a report upon the questions raised
in the report of the committee of which
Representative George is chairman. Mr..
Weller attacked the conclusion reached
by the congressional committee and said
the committee of the association will
show that the people Of the city already
are Overtaxed-
Thomas w. Smith spoke Of the work
being done in the improvement of the
Anacostia river. 1t was stated that the
Commissioners are still trying to saddle
much of the cost of such improvement
upon the people of East Washington. and
the committee is to wage a strenuous
fight against such a benefit assessment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21

Women: Try Turkish Baths for
fatigued feeling. rheumatism. nervous
ness, etc, 1920 G NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21

Oysters From Certified Beds.
Phila. Oyster & Chop House, 513 18th NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21

The Greatest Beautifier q Woman Can
take is a Turkish bath. 1929 G. NV. 81"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21
Note the RriIliancx OF Heurich,s

BEERS. their sparkle and snap-they
point to high-grade materials. careful pro-
duction and long. thorough aging. Best for
health doz Maerzen or Senate. 81. IS Ga
ger, $3.50. Bottle rebate. JOc. Tel. w. 1909.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21

Select Hard Crabs and Fancy Lump
crab meat at Schneider's. Line. 239.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21

When You Want Special MillwOrk
made better see us. Machines right on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21

Money to loan at 3 and SO on real estate
Frank T. Rawlings Co.. 1425 N. Y. ave.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21
JURISDICTION Of CANAL
LAND LONG IN DISPUTE
Commissioners to Ask Con-
gress for Legislation to
Clear Title to All Tracts.

A recent investigation made by II. C.
Gauss, an officer of the Department of
Justice. shows a lack of Jurisdiction over
many small tracts Of land in the District
of Columbia, formerly occupied by canals
long since abandoned. His report has
been referred to the District Commits
sioners with view to it's submission to
Congress for legislation to clear up all
questions Of disputed Jurisdiction.
Many of the tracts in question are
located along the site of the old WASH
ington City canal. Others are on the
site of a Branch Of that canal in the
southeastern section Of the city, and still
others are along the site Of the old James
Creek canal. The Washington City canal
originally extended from the foot of 18th
street west to the foot of I'd street east,
with a branch extending in southwest
erly direction from the intersection Of
South Capitol and G streets south to
connect with the old government canal
which terminated at the Anacoseia river,
at a point just east of Washington bar
ol-c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21

The Greatest Classic of the Century.
the Decameron of Boccaccio: a triupmh OF
feature film. Today. Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21

Great Bear Spring Water.
Bottled at the springs. SOC per case
Phone N 1872 500 r st. ne.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21

Miller OIL Heaters Best.
SIC 18th. c. A. Muddiman Co. 12o4 u.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21

to his rest afar in the isles of the blest all
less he sleeps where the whangdoodle weeps a
monument over his chest. The lawyer, when
done with his law, goes down to the graves hun
cry nav; and never, when dead, does he open his
head, cut a wide swath with his Jaw The
merchant is dead when he dies and coppers are
placed on his eyes; he schemes not talks, but,
serene in his box, all silent and dream1ess he lies
Most people are dead when they croak; they drift
out of sight like the smoke; no more do they wall
or reach out after kale, or gossip or gambol or
joke. Not so with the writer of books; he goes
ahead writing, gadzooks! And wear after wear do
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21

Phone Your Want Al to The Star.
Main 244O.
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CITY ITEMS.

Ever Dined mt Cabin John Bridge
Hotel? Delightful auto trip. Md. Fried
Chicken. Potomac Bass, etc. Well heated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21
Economy Pure Rive WhIskey

straight four-year old Penn Rye; eXcep-
tional value. 75c full qt.: $3 gal. Eugene
Schwab, 525 Sth st. Sc. Phone Line. 92l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21

his volumes appear all fresh from the spooks Some
authors who died long though buried continue throw
their dope by the their ages
lessy flow And say often have said,
dead when he's dead he should his toll
the soil, while the dckeybirds sing overhead.
.::::;s .>s s Naekzlla1c4,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21

Reisinger'S
Pure Rich Ice Cream. all havors. 81
gal: 60c q gal. c35 G NV. Phone -.
1861. No branch store.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21

Phone Your Want Aa to The Star.
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Land Included in Navy Yard.

Another old canal was on the southern
line of 9th street east, and was known as
the Eastern Branch Market canal. The
greater part of the land made by the
filling up of this last mentioned canal
was included in the navy yard, but there
was left an area of ABOUT 4,635 square
feet between l. and NJ streets. over
which, according to Mr.. Gauss. jurisdic-
ton apparently has never been assigned
by Congress.
The western portion of the Washington
from 18th street to 9Th street, Is included
within the grounds of the Washington
Monument, the Agricultural, the Smith
sonian and old armory grounds. The
south line of street is straight from
18th to 7th street, but between 9th and
eth streets the width of the street is re-
duced by projections. formerly occupied
by the Pennsylvania railroad station.
Mr.. Gauss suggests. that the south line
OF street be established as a straight
line for the whole distance west of 9Th
street.
Portions Now Occupied.
The old canal continued east to Sd
street and then followed an irregular
sohtherlY course to the river. Portions
Of the site of the canal now are occupied
by greenhouses Of the Botanic Garden.
by the District as property and storage
yards and by private parties for various
purposes.
Mr.. Gauss says there are approximately
14.O75 square feet of unoccupied land
within the building lines of Canal street
and west of the west curb line of South
Capitol street. Portions of the old canal
site, west of New Jersey avenue, are oc-
cupied by the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company. The District pumping station,
at the foot Of New Jersey avenue, is on
the site of the old canal, and the District
government occupies also about 2.62 acres
Of old canal land between X and NJ
streets southeast. Many spaces were
created by filing in the old James Creek
canal between K and M streets south
west. These spaces are claimed by the
District government, which filled in the
canal and which was authorized by Con-
gress to lease them for commercial pur-
poses.
1t has been suggested that the District
Commissioners also ask Congress to give
them specific jurisdiction of that por-
ton Of public reservation No. go on
which they built the District pound and
stable, without specific authority of law.
according to an opinion given by the At
tOrney General.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21

Five Bottles sweet Cntnwba, 81.
Rock and Rye. 1Jc bottle.
Administration Punch. 6Jc OF.
Deliveries until 1890 pm.
Tel. NJ. 3644 John T. Crowley, S31 14th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21

General House Repairing.
4. EberIy>s Sons 0nc.). rs 9TH st. n. W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21

If Your Wife Sends Out Your Laundry
and you are not satisfied. call up North
2S2 \ red wagon will call
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21

Quality Always the Same.
When the dinner is ended. surprise and
delight the family with delicious Connec-
ficut Pies. Crisp crusts, generously hlieo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21
IndeStruCtible
By WALT MASON

The minister des-then he's dead
his head and the rabbits play round his little
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21

National The Governors Lady,
Sis pm.
Belasco-Primrose and Dockstader Min
strels. SIS pm.
Columbia-Chauncey Oicott In ''The Isle
o. Dreams" SIS pm.
Cnase's-Polite vaudeville. $40 pm.
Poli's-Refined vaudeville, S:15 pm.
Academy-"The Travelling Salesman"
S:1J Pm
Gayety-"The Columbia BurlesQuers.
SIS Pm
New Lyceum-"Jardin de Paris Girls"
S:1J pm.
Casino-Vaudeville and motion pic
lures 1:15. ), $50 and $50 pm.
Cosmos-Vaudeville and motion pic
lures, 1 pm. to IL pm.
Misunderstanding rink; morning, after
noon and night.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-01-02
To Test parwln's Theory.

DR.. John Il. Watson. director Of the
psychological laboratory at the Johns
Hopkins university. has adopted .
unique method Of testing the Darwin
ian theory.
Seven weeks ago monkey was
born at the institution. The parents.
who were very intelligent. had been
trained carefully by the scientists, and
the offspring OF such parents is be-
lieved to afford an opportunity Of de-
termining how near to human being
a monkey can be brought.
The little fellow has not yet been
taken from his mother. who fondles
and guards him with Jealous care.
When ready for schooling every effort
will be put forth to develop his mind
along lines that will tax his mental
capacity to assirnilate knowledge.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-01-02

tions." I replied, 'T cannot give an
opinion. Since the day Nine. Mesier
rightly or wrongly recognized the re-
mains as those Of tho missing woman
I have had nothing but supposition to
guide me-"
At Nine. Servois' bankers, I learned
that che kept her securities at home
in an iron safe. and regularly with
drew the greater part Of the sums
collected for her Neither they nor
the lawyers had the faintest idea how
much money she had In her posses
sion. as she never volunteered any
statement; but they thought the
amount must be considerable.
was growing impatient. Thus far
no fact that could in any way assist
my search had been brought to light.
Certain deductions led me to suppose
that Nine. Servois might have been
| murdered. while at other moments ]
was inclined to agree with Josephine
that the body found in the Fontaine-
bleau Forest was not that of her mis-
tress. But. in that case, what had be
| come of her?
I While I was cropping my way
through this mist II was reported to
me. late one afternoon, that Auguste
had reappeared. He had gone back
to his old lodgings and paid the six
weeks rent he owed. That same
evening at nine entered the cafe
whore I had first met Claire. Claire
was sitting at little table opposite q
tall youth. who. even without the de-
scription had OF him. at once recog
nized by his likeness to Edouard
But he. who had been portrayed to me
as shabbily dressed. wore a new suit
Of well-fitting clothes. and now and
then looked down with evident pride
at the gold watch chain that adorned
his waistcoat. I waited till It wal
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-01-02

at the address he gave. Ana ne made
me- swear not to divulge anything in
case inquiries were made
"'You heard. or course remarked
to him, of Nine. Servois disappear
ance and the outcry 1t made?
eyes, SIR he sighed; but tho
young gentleman said II would bo all
right, and that the police, being on
wrong scent. would soon tire Of their
search"
Auguste turned crimson.
"Yes, NJ. Augustc." I said to that
youth. 1T was you who tried to blum
mo. And you also behaved badly to
your aunt by not carrying out her in
structions; especially II, ns I am sure,
she paid you handsomely for your
| services. Poor M. Augustc. am
afraid she will now strike you out OF
her will! with Nine. Servos' London
address in my possession. the rest
was easy. I wrote to one of my Scot.
land Yard colleagues. and received
prompt reply that at that address a
Mr.. Briggs and a French lady were
staying. This Mr.. Briggs. they wrote
| to me- was a trainers assistant who
had come to London In connection
| with business. l next discovered that
he was one Of your friends: and IL was
quite evident that Nine. Servois had
lost her heart to that youth. had taken
you into her confidence, and. with
your assistance, run away with him.
Why? That is the only point about
which I am not quite certain. You
might enllghten me?"
| Auguste looked 30 sheepish that M.
F. and I burst out laughing.
II have nothing to add" groaned
Auguste-"you ferreted II all out your.
self. AS to the reason why my aunt
was in such hurry to go away with
Jimmy. that Is n question you had
better put to her. When woman OF
her age loses her heart she usually
loses her head as we'll"
And he stalked out OF tho room.
Nine. Servois married Mr.. Briggs:
but left him six months later, after
which she returned to Paris. seeking
consolation I'm religion. She bequeath-
ed her fortune to the Church and to
charitable institutions. Auguste and
Edouard inherited nothing.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-01-02
WHAT IS THE HARDEST SH0T2
Golf1ng Experts Find II Hard to Agree
AZ to the Most Difficult Plays
on the Links.

II was suggested by Mark Aller<6n
the other day that the most difficult
shot in golf is the full cleek shot up to
the hole with the following wind.
Ted Ray writes us that he considers
"the most difficult shot Is full shot
up to the hole with cleek, with the
ball lying on hanging lie. and on
hard ground"
G. II. Mayo has sympathy for those
who find putting on sun baked green's
an ordeal from which they shrink.
PERSONALLY, think" he writes. that
the two-foot put is the hardest stroke
In the game. as SO much depends on
It," He might have added that II the
put be downhill its terrors are in.
creased a hundredfold.
"The most difficult shot I know"
writes George Duncan. "is q full bang
up to the hole with the wind blowing
In from the back" Duncan does not
specify that the full shot Is to be
made with cleek nor does he make
Rays stipulation about the kind of lie
and the nature Of the ground.
Mr.. ]. Lawrence c. Jenkins, the
Scottish international and semi-finalist
in last years Irish championship. re-
plies: Zone day, one shot; another
day. another shot," He points out
that It ia difficult to give q straight
answer to the question, because "one
day you may be playing best the shot
you were worst at the previous day."
Pail Mall Gazette.