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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
HOPE TO SAVE sBELM0NT."
Interested Parties Oppose Construc.
ton of Apartment Houses on Site.

A movement was started yesterday by
several women to prevent the building
Of apartment houses on the site Of BEL
mont" the former home Of the late Mrs.
A. L. Barber, and the cutting down Of
the magnificent trees on the estate. The
place was recently purchased by Harry
Wardman, who has announced that the
residence Is soon to be torn down.
Believing that such a large park should
be preserved to the city, the women back
Of the movement to keep it in its present
state announced that they will make an
attempt this week to inaugurate move
ment to turn the estate into a children
home. Several of them saw Mr.. Ward
man yesterday, and they will see him
again Wednesday.
One of those interested in the plan said
last night that Belmont is one OF the
very few large tracts with large trees
and natural beauty remaining intact with
in the limits of the city, and that the
District would suffer a great loss were
it used for apartment houses. Every
effort is to be made to preserve it, she
said.
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Diplomats in Summer.

Prom ScribHer :.
Constantnople is, | believe. the sole
diplomatic post TO which summer resi-
dences are attached. Each envoy, also
has a steam launch for keeping in touch
with the sublime Porte. fifteen miles
away. and dispatch boat is detailed to
each embassy except the Persian. These
dignities came about very naturally, by
reason OF the epidemics and disorders
which used 10 break out in the city, the
habit OF Constantinople To transport 1t
self bodily TO the Bosphorous during the
summer. and the generosity of the sui
ttns.
The English, French and German gov
,fnments all own beautiful estates at
Therapisi presented TO them by different
SuItans. while the Russians are magniti-
Gently established at an adjoining vii
laye Their great hillside park is per
feet wood, 80 dense in summer that the
water is scarcely visible from il. The
French ambassador occupies charming
Old red Turkish palace--or Greek. rather.
since il once belonged to the famous
psilantis-with Uniting upper rooms sup
ported on curved wooden corbels. His
2,trden is not so large some others.
hut more sapientiy laid out. \ bridge
leads from the house 10 the first terrace.
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IN AID OF FAIRGROUNDS.
Washington Opera Club To Present
Chimes Of Normandy"

The Washington Opera Club. Prof.
Hugh E. SALESMAN director, will pre-
sent 1.-THE Chimes of Normandy at st.
Stephens Church Parish Hall the
evening of June for the benefit of
the Mount Pleasant playground.
Miss Estelle Murray will appear In
the leading role OF Serpolette. Miss
Frances Dawson will be Ger =, aine and
Miss Marguerite Tedrow will be Ger
trude. Eugene Walters and Harry
Melville will also be In the cast.
The patronesses for the performance are
Mrs. William H. Saunders, Mrs James s.
Easily Smith, Mrs. F. w. Clements. Mrs.
Grace Porter Hopkins. Mrs. w. E. An
drews, Mrs. Archibald Hopkins, Mrs.
Arthur ]. Parsons. Mrs. Richard VAIN
wright. Mrs. Howard Beall, Mrs. w. d.
Bigelow, Mrs. Edith Kingman Kern, DR..
Elnora C. Folkmar, Mrs. w. D. Quinter,
Mrs. Elmer H. Roberts, Mrs. John T..
Howarth. Mrs. Willard Buell.. Mrs. Kirk
Holmes, Miss e. M. Rugg, Miss Bertha
Frances Wolfe Mrs. Fred Lees, Mrs.
Henry Evans, Mrs. w. c. Thompson. Mrs.
Benjamin F. Gibbs and Mrs. L. F. Kebler.
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LITERARY CLUB MEETS.
De Monteville Organization Hears
Addresses and Music.

Members Of the De Montreville Club
held their first annual meeting at
Freund's Hall last evening. Several ad-
dresses were made and an informal mu-
steal program given. Among those who
spoke were B. E. German, F. c. Koen-
ing, Edwin Callow, known as TONY
Gallo; r. L. Williams, Clark Taylor
and L. a. Speiss. Mr. Germann was
chairman Of the committee on arrange
ments.
Others present included III. B. Midkiff.
T. A, Sherwood. w. H. Whaly, T. l.
Jenkins, F. B. Guest, p. H. Hill, T. A.
Green, r. A Peterson, George B. Robey,
KyrIe Bellew, L. A. Payne, Leo Rover,
F. A. Logan, w. f. Columbus. F. J.
Rice, Frank aMdigan, w. S. Spencer,
E. B. Goodman and John Lang.
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LIBEL SUIT
ON HEARING TOMORROW
Ex-President Claims Damages
for Statement Made by Edi-
tor in Campaign.

MARQUETTE. Mich, May 24.-After
the selection of jury and the opening
statement of counsel for the plaintiff
In the libel suit of Theodore Roosevelt
against George A. Newett. which begins
here next Monday. Judge Richard c.
Flanagan, among his first duties
probably will be called upon to rule
just how much proof will fall on the
plaintiff and the defendant.
The points upon which local lawyers
are cogitating is whether Col. Roose-
welt must prove in detail that the
drunkenness charge was libelous. or
whether his claim for damages can be
sufficiently set forth in a simple denial
defense the burden Of proving the truth
OF the allegations in the editorial
printed in the Iron Ore during the presi-
Dental campaign last year.
Phases of Intoxication.
What constitutes drunkenness is an
other point calculated, it is said. to af-
ford much argument for counsel. much
quoting Of authorities and considerable
thought on the part of the jurors. It
is said that drunkenness has been de-
fined in many ways by many courts, Is
Conduct 1d Of the legs. abiiity to distinsuis ss
colors. ability to remember ones home
address. thickness Of speech and a hum
dred other signs.
/. The significance Of these evidences vary
with the individual, according to court
decisions. for while some men have
proved complete control OF their faculties
after many drinks, others guilty Of only
pne or two have behaved with great &C.
centrioity and hilarity.
Rooms Reserved for Roosevelt Party.
Word was received here today to re-
serve accommodations for the following
members Of Col. Roosevelt's party: Frank
Harper, Jacob Riis. Clifford Pinchot
Frank H Tyree, Robert Bacon. William
Loeb, jr.; Edmund Heller, Walter
Brown, j. C. O'Loughlin. o. K. Davis.
]. Sloan. Judge A. T. Blair, w. Emlin
Roosevelt. Philip Roosevelt. DR.. Alex
ander Lambert, James r. Garfield, Tru-
man H. Newberry and eight others,
whose names were not given.
Most Of them are witnesses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
RETTER THAN EXPECTED.
Socialist Committees View Of Condi'
lions in Strike Region.

: CHARLESTON, w. Va, May 24-The
committee of the socialist party, COM
nosed OF Eugene v. Debs. Victor L. Ber-
ger and Adolph Germer, appointed to in
vestigate conditions of miners in West
Virginia, made a trip into the Cabin
Creek section of Kanawha county today
and while at Eskdale procured evidence
from a number Of men and women.
Upon their return here tonight J. L.
Engdahl, speaking for the committee.
said that conditions were found to be
much better than expected. adding, how
ever. that there is room for Improvement.
The committee expects to visit the
Paint Creek section tomorrow and the
New River district Monday.
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MANYDEC|S|oNS AREDUE
U. S. Supreme Court Expected.
to Hand Down Large Number
of Rulings Tomorrow.

More decisions are expected tomorrow
from the Supreme Court Of the United
States than it has handed down for
months. The court has been in recess
two weeks, devoting itself exclusively
to preparing opinions In 1876 cases.
Decisions most anxiously awaited are
the state rate cases from Minnesota, Mis-
souri,. Kentucky, Oregon. Arkansas and
West Virginia These include the validity
Of maximum freight rates and 2-cent
passenger rates in many instances. They
have been pending more than a year.
May Decide Charlton Case.
Several other questions or railroad law
may be decided. Among those is the in
termountain rate cases. which involve the
question of transcontinental rates to
Rocky mountain cities.
The court may hand down its decision
as to whether Porter Charlton is to be
returned to Italy for trial on the charge
of numbering his wife at Lake Como
The validity of the newspaper publicity
law, the legality of the title of the
Southern Pacific railroad to certain Cali
fornia oil lands and the question of
whether manufacturers of patented
articles may prevent cut rates by re-
stricting the resale prices may be deter
mined in other decisions announced by
the court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
Y0sHIHITO OUT OF DANGER.
Japanese Emperor's Recovery Is Ex-
pected Soon.

TOXIC. May 25.-Emperor Yoshihito
is now considered practically out of
danger. according to the statement is
sued by Count Watanabe. the imperial
master of ceremonies. this morning
The emperor passed another favorable
night. and as the crisis was reached
Friday night. it is believed only careful
attention is necessary to restore his
majesty to health.
Throughout the empress has shown the
utmost devotion. She still refuses TO
leave the bedside and acts as nurse. in
sisting upon personally giving the en-
peror his medicine and food
Last night the emperor said Il feel
much better. Tomorrow being Sunday, I
hope that you will all take rest"
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CHILLY" ARLINGTON DEAD.
Member Of Christy's Ministries Of
1853 Heart Disease Victim.

LOS ANGELES. May 24-"Billy'' Ar
Hngton, the minstrel. died today in
hospital here. aged seventy-eight. He
was stricken with heart trouble several
days ago.
Arlington was with ChriStys Minstrels
in New York in 1858. For a number OF
years he had made his home in this city
Recently he invaded the lecture field and
was returning from a tour when he was
stricken.
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HIGH POST FOR GoRGAS.
Expected to Be Next Surgeon Gen
eral Of the Army,

President Wilson is understood to have
indicated his intention of appointing Col.
William c. Gorgas Of the army medical
corps, chief sanitary officer of the Canal
Zone. to be surgeon general of the army
upon the retirement Of the incumbent,
Brig Gen. George II. Torney, June 1,
1914.
The President has a high regard for
the great work done by Col. Gorgas
In the sanitation OF the Panama Canal
Zone and his selection as surgeon general
y. ssrv vHs'oe On the tsthmus Col. Gorra ls
is president of the American Medical
Association and has distinguished himself
in an International way by his excep-
tional sanitation work, especially In Cuba
and Panama. He reaches the retiring age
October 8, 1918.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
FOR RELIGION IN SCHOOLS.
Lutheran Synod Favors Cooperation
Of All Churches in Movement.

BALTIMORE, May 24.-By a unani-
nous vote the delegates attending the
Atlantic District Conference OF the Cen
eral Evangelical Lutheran Synod or
North America, i'm session here, today
went on record for cooperative
movement on the part of all churches
to have religious instruction made
part of every school curriculum.
One afternoon each week, the resolu-
ton declares, should be set aside for
religious or moral instruction. 1t was
stipulated, however. that instruction
be not given in the public schools, but il
was urged instead that each separate
denomination instruct its own children.
The General Conference to be held in
August at Louisville will be petitioned
to make the movement a national one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
ALUMNI MAY ORGANIZE.
Men Of St. Johns College, Danvers
Mass, Meet at Freund's.

Alumni of st. Johns Preparatory Col
lege of Danvers, Mass, met at Freund's
last evening to discuss plans for the
organization of an alumni association Of
graduates Of the college whose homes are
in the New England states. 1t is hoped
that a precedent will be established by
the meeting and that q permanent organ-
ization can soon be effected.
Edward T. Nee acted as POSTMASTER.
Brother Bede. Brother Theophane and
Brother Francis, all now connected with
st. Patrick's High School, were guests of
honor. Besides those named there We're
present John Lynch. Henry McManus,
Gerald Cory. James Shortell, Frank
Mcguire, Joseph Lalor. Edward Heffer-
man and Martin Speilman.
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GLEN ECHO PARK OPENS.
Added Attractions, Especially tn,
Gyroscope, Prove Popular.

In spite of the chill : in the ARIA big
crowd was present at the opening Of Glen
Echo Park last night. The gyroscope, an
attraction which has been added to the
equipment Of the park this year. proved
to be a very popular form Of amusement
The park presents an entirely different
aspect this year, due to the Introduction
of new attractions and the installation
Of thousands of electric lights in various
parts of the park, particularly on the
gyroscope tower. Hundreds of children
who visited the park in the afternoon
enjoyed themselves in the sand pile.
which is another new amusement fea-
ture.
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Roy KILLED BY BAT.
Youthful Catcher Struck When
PLAYMATE Makes Swing.

MARLBOROUGH, Mass, May "a
while playing a game of scrub" today
Anthony Ferro,: aged, fourteen, was
s+ruck In the neck by a bat and killed.
Ferro was catching, standing ten Feet
behind the plate. when Louis LAngeher'
aged fourteen, swung hard az the pan.
his hand as he was turned around by the
momentum and struck Ferro in the neck;
The boy dropped to the ground and
died before a physician could reach MN.
Doctors said death was que 10 . cere
hraI hemorrhage caused by the blow.
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MORGAN FIRM IN DENIAL.
Sends Message to Bryan Concerning
Alleged Criticism Of Department.

NEW YORK, May 24.-The nrm Oh :.
Morgan & Co. today sent the Iollo"ihe
letter to Secretary of State w. ). bryAn'
Our attention has been called 10 OH
alleged interview with one OF the partners
of our firm, Mr.. Dawson, In Paris' IN
which Mr.. Dawson is quoted as comment
ing upon certain acts and policies OF the
State Department, and Of the present al
ministration.
1--WE desire to assure you that the SEN
timents attributed to Mr.. Dawson nave
~, members OF this firm; and, further
more. we have received from Mr.. Dawson
cable messages denying. in the most ex-
Illicit terms. the authenticity OF this So
called interview, and declaring that there
is no ground whatever for the statements
attributed to him..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

whose flowers and trees irregLlarly fol-
low the curve of the hillside. A formal
avenue and steep wood paths mount to the
grassy upper terrace. commanding be-
tween noble pines and beeches the mouth
of the Black sea.
The Italians also make villeggiatura at
Therapia. the Austrians and Persians be-
ing installed farther down the Bospho-
rus. Our ambassador is the sole envoy
of his rank obliged to hunt up hired
quarters, though even some Of the small
er legations occupy their own summer
homes.
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Colored Citizens To Meet.

Matters Of vital interest to the cOlored
citizens of the District are expected to be
discussed at a joint meeting Of dele
Il ties constituting the United Civic Asso-
Citations. which will be held tomorrow
night at the Church OF Our Redeemer,
Citations have been invited to be present.
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REVIEWED BY DANIELS.
Secretary Witnesses May Walk Of
Sunday School Pupils.

BALTIMORE, May 24.-Eight thousand
Sunday school pupils today paraded past
Secretary of the Navy JosephLs Daniels
In Druid Hill Park, after which the Sec
rotary made brief address.
The occasion was the second annual
May walk" OF the Baltimore Sunday
School Association.
This world needs reforming" said
Secretary Daniels. land will never get 1t
until men carry Christianity into business
and into politics.
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PLOT IN VENEZUELA.
Discovery Of Designs Upon Presi-
dents Life Cause of Arrests.

WILLEMSTAD, Curacao. May 4.-Dis-
patches from Caracas Venezuela, says
the discovery of a plot against the liSe of
President Juan Vincente Gomez led to
several arrests and the fight of a num-
Der Of politicians.
The alleged flight of Gen. Penalosa is
contradicted and it is stated that he is
still at Caracas. where. in government
circles, President Gomez is considered to
hold a stronger position than ever
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
GIBSON TRIAL IS BEGUN.
Jury Of Farmers Hears Testimony il
Szabo Murder Case.

NEWBURGH. N. Y, May 24.-The
taking of testimony in the case of Burton
w. Gibson. charged with the murder OF
Mrs. Rosa Szabo at Greenwood Lake
last July, was begun today In the state
supreme court before Justice Tompkins
and a jury of farmers.
De Forest Chauncey OF the hotel at
Greenwood lake. told of the arrival of
Gibson and Mrs. Szabo, the death Of the
woman and the recovery of the body.
Alexander Mcdowell, a boatman, testi-
fed that on the day Of the drowning. he
rented to the couple the light rowboat
which figured in the fatality.
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MEDALS TO BE AWARDED.
Work Of Corcoran School Of Art
Pupils Also Will Be Exhibited.

The gold medal and other awards Of
merit will be presented to the pupils
of the Corcoran School of Art for the
season 1912-1913 next Saturday even
ing, beginning at $3.50 o'clock. at the
Corcoran Gallery of Art. The work of
the pupils for the year will be ex-
hibited.
The board Of trustees of the Cor
coran Gallery of Art have issued in
vitations for the presentation exer-
cises and the exhibition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
Attempted Robbery Reported.

Mrs. Cora p. Carver, COL L street
southeast, reported to the police last
night that an unidentified colored man
attempted to rob her while she was
passing along l. street, near her home.
failing in an effort to snatch her hand
bag. She frightened him away by call
ing for help. Mrs. Carver furnished the
police description of the would-be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
CAROLINA EDITOR KILLED.
Floyd Beam Shot by Lewis Lee at
Lincolnton After Dispute.

LINCOLNTON, N. c., May 2.-Floyd
Beam. publisher of the Lincoln Times, a
weekly newspaper printed here. is dead
as a result of a pistol shot inflicted by
Lewis Lee, proprietor Of a local job
printing establishment.
The two men had a dispute yesterday
morning over some business transaction,
and later in the day met on the street.
when, it is alleged, Lee shot at Beam
five times, one bullet taking effect. caus-
ing death late last night. Lee was ar
rested and placed in prison and will be
tried at the next term Of court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
Coxswain Praised for Bravery.

Secretary Daniels has addressed let
ter of commentator to Del l.. Young,
coxswain on the battleship Vermont. for
gallantry in jumping overheard from the
dock at Norfolk and rescuing fellow
sailor, A. j. Brooks, from drowning. Capt.
Harry Huse, commanding the Vermont.
i'm reporting Young's act TO Secretary
Daniels. said Brooks fell overheard, str1k-
ing his head as he fell, and that as no
one but Young saw the accident Brooks
would easily have been lost.
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HEADS EPISCOPAL CLUBS.
Frederick C. Morehouse Of Milwau-
kee Made Conference President.

BOSTON. May -M.-Frederick c. More
house of Milwaukee was elected president
Of the national conference Of Episcopal
church clubs. and Chicago was chosen as
the next place of meeting at the closing
session Of the conference tonight. Other
officers elected include:
Vice presidents, Morris E. Earle of Phil
adelphia and II. 8. Chase, st. Louis. secre-
tary-treasurer, Charles F. Chase, New
Britain, Conn.
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FOUR SWIMMERS DROWN.
Three, Including Father, Perish in
Attempt to Save Girl.

RUSSELLVILLE. Ark, May 24-Four
persons were drowned today while SWIM
ming in the Arkansas river, seven miles
north of here. Frances Crawford, nine
teen years old. got beyond her depth.
Her father, w. A. Crawford, superin-
tendent of the Russellville schools. went
to her aid. He was unable to rescue her
and Miss Ruth Vallandingham. teacher,
Of Russellville and Miss Vera Meade high
school principal at Ola. went ito the as
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Much Ado About Nothing.

From the Yale Record.
Physics professor (after long winded
proof)-And now, gentlemen. we get X
equals o.
Sleepy voice tfrom rear of room)-
Gee, all that work for nothing.
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Tilden's Memory to Be Honored.

ALBANY. N. Y. May 24.-The Fraw-
ley bill. appropriating $4,000 for the
celebration of the Tooth anniversary OF
the birth of Samuel j. Tilden, was signed
by Gov. Sulzer today A commission Of
seven persons Is to have charge of the
celebration. which will take place Feb
r,lary g. 1914.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

From Punch.

First Workman 1disgusted)-These
blinkin' fgirriners comes 'obnobbin' wiz
rs i'm the toobs and buses and, lumme.
they gifts TO tork Henglish very nigh as
good as me an you. Bill: not arr. they
don't,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

Ibid you tell her when You proposed
tn her that you were unworthy Of her?
That always makes a hit with them. Il
was going TO. but she told Ii to me FIRST
Houston Post.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

1t matters little what it is that YOU
want-whether a situation or servant
a want ad in The Star will reach the
person who will fill your need.
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PH|LADELPH|ANS DISCUSS
SUFFRAGE IN MADISON
Mrs. Blankenburg Tells of Fight
for Ballot at Reception by
Mrs. Van HiSe.

MADISON, Wis, May 24.-Mrs Ru-
dolph Blankenburg, wife Of the mayor
of Philadelphia; Mrs. Joseph Mumford.
wife of the president of the Civic Club
of Philadelphia: Mrs. Edwin c. Gr1ce,
head of the Home and School League.
and Miss Mary Ingham, secretary Of
the Progressive League of Philadel-
phia, described the long battle for the
ballot in their city today
Suffrage formed the theme of discus
sion at reception given by Mrs. Charles
r. Van Hise. wife Of the president of
the University Of Wisconsin.
For fifty years we have been work
ing for woman suffrage in Pennsyl-
vania,' said Mrs. Blankenburg. We are
going to vote on the suffrage amend
ment in 1915. as you in Wisconsin are
next year, and enthusiasm is increasing
all over the state. There are no longer
the rocking-chair women. who. because
they do not need the ballot themselves,
are unwilling to admit that other women
may need 1t"
Madison's Government Discussed.
Mayor Blankenburg and other Phila-
delphia city officials and William Rid
die mayor of Atlantic City. visited the
city hall today and discussed with local
officials Madison's scheme of govern
ment.
Mrs. Blankenburg said the thirty
women in the Pennsylvania delegation
were enthusiastic in their quest Tor
knowledge on better municipal condi-
tions. They have questioned the in-
structors freely on every detail and
used their notebooks at each lecture.
Hubert w. Wells, secretary of the
Philadelphia City Club, said that Phila-
delphia was trying to learn. and in
turn to teach that efficiency in dem
ocracy is democracy's security.
Trying to Improve Conditions.
'That is what Blankenburgs admin
istration is attempting to stand for"
he said. I'VE are trying to improve our
conditions as fast as we can, and that
is why we have come to this univer-
sity Some day we hope to point out
our city to all the country as an ex-
ample of efficient democracy.
The program for the fasteners ended
tonight with a banquet given by the uni
versity faculty. The party will leave for
home tomorrow morning.
Frank NJ. Ritter and Lewis III. Van
Dusen, members of the Philadelphia civil
service commission, and Arthur NJ. Swan
son, chief examiner Of the commission,
will stop in Chicago for a week to study
methods in municipal civil service.