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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-31
PICKS UP GERMAN MESSAGE
Amateur Operator Claims Champion
ship in Long-Distance Wireless.

NEW YORK. January 31.-The amateur
championship of the world at long-dis-
lance wireless telegraphy is claimed by
" j. Howell. nineteen-year-o old opera
tor, who from a station Of his own de-
sign at his home in the Bronx asserts
that he picked up a message from Ger
many. Young Howell says he heard the
new 1Vr-foot steamship Imperator,
which is nearing completion at Cuxhaven.
Germany, while the steamship was test
ing its wireless equipment.
my aerial is only forty-eight feet
long, he said, (which makes it very
remarkable that I could hear the steamer
at such distance. 1t was communicate
ing with high-powered stations here
interrupted to ask the local station who
ii was | overheard, and / learned 1t was
the 1mperatOr, which | verified by other
inquiries
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-31
"See America First -
n the Chicago Inter Ocean.

II.
Japan is getting ready to advertise it
self In order to attract visitors, and as
a preliminary sent an investigator to
Switzerland. OF course, Switzerland ap-
preciateS scenery as a national asset, and
in consequence makes millions every year
from American visitors. See America
first means: Make our national beauty
spots accessible and comfortable to the
American visitor We have the scenery
of dozen Switzerands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-31
Rates Under New Ordinance.

Under the new ordinance owners of
Maryland cars will have to pay from s.
to SO a year for n District license, the
amount being determined by the horse
power of the car which is permitted to
enter the District. The former fee was
81 for a perpetual license. III. NJ. Wood
ward. secretary of the automobile board,
is preparing to issue a new series of
tags to owners of Maryland cars. which
will be different in color ard bear the
figures 1918.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-31
Neither Dignified Nor Decent.

L rom the New York Herald
The brand OF ''progressiveness' display
ed by democratic senators at Washington
in their iilibuster against consideration
of President 1'aft's nominations is moth
ing else than old and familiar petty par
tisan politics. II President Taft has Sc
lected good men they should be confirm
ed If any of his nominees are unfit they
should be rejected. flibuSter to pre-
vent action is neither diSniiied nor de-
cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-31
Suit Begun by New Mexico Against
State of Texas.

Suit was begun today by the state Of
New Mexico against the state of Texas
in the Supreme Court of the United
States to settle the boundary dispute be-
tween the two commonwealth. Senator
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-31
They're Busy Now!

From the Baltimore American.
Now the telephone trust is to be probed
When it is called ON for an explanation
the line will probably be busy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-31

Catron of New Mexico procured the per-
mission of the court to file the suit.
New Mexico asks that the midchan-
mel of the Rio Grande river, as It existed
in 1870. be decreed to be the true bound
airy between the states between the -
degree and the 81 degree Al minutes north
latitude. The statement was made that
the state of Texas has issued grants west
Of this line, but the extent OF the claim
Of Texas was unknown to New Mexico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-31
SPECIAL NOTICES.


IN CONSIDERATION OF THE AGREEMENT
OF dissolution. notice is hereby given that the
partnership heretofore existing between the un-
tersigned under the firm name of ViDeT & Needel
conducting the Mt Pleasant dyeing and clean
Ing establishment at 1919 Mt. Pleasant street
has been dissolved by mutual consent. and
The said business will hereafter be conducted by
Harry Vner. All obiisat ions due by said partner
ship will be paid by said Harry Viner, and all
amounts due said firm will be collected by him.
HARRY VINER.
.is MORRIS NEEDED.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCk,
holders OF the Rosslyn Brick Co. will be held
at the Office of the companys yard. Rossiyn,
Va. at 10 am. February 4. 1918.
W. W. BARNES. Secretary.
OFFICE OF THE WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT
COMPANY. Washington u. G.. Ian. 10. 1913
The annual meeting of the shareholders OF the
Washington Gas Light Company for the eiec-
ton OF directors and for such other business
as may properly come before said meeting VIII
he held at the office OF the company. Nos
4f3-l11 10th street NV. MONDAY. February
3. 1913. at IL O'Clock noon The polls VIII be
open from L. O'Clock To I o'clock Pm
WILLIAM Il. ORME. Secretary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-31
A New England Pun.
FROM the Boston TRANSFORM

The Minute Men of Lexington are 60
Ing To Washington for the inaugural pa
rade- y good many minute men are regu-
iarly sent to Washington from several
states Of the Union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-31
ARMY NAVY.
Army Orders.

Leave of absence for one month and
ten days is granted Maj. Richard r.
Steedman, United States Army, retired.
Lieut.. Col. Francis ]. Herman. adjutant
general, will proceed to Niagara Falls.
n. Y, for the purpose of attending
meeting February of the board of Of
ficers of which he is a member
First Lieut. Lesley j. McNair, 4th Field
Artillery, is relieved from that regiment.
First Lieut.. George NJ. Morrow. jr..
Field Artillery, is assigned to the 4th
Field Artillery.
First Lieut.. Charles c. Winnia, 9TH
Cavalry, is relieved from that regiment
and attached to the 18th Cavalry.
Leave of absence for three months on
surgeons certificate of disability is grant
ed First Lieut.. Beauford r. Camp. 3th
Cavalry.
Leave of absence for one month is
granted Capt Herschel Tupes, LIST Infan-
try.
First Lieut.. George f. Rozele. jr... I'D
Infantry, is detailed as professor of mill
tary science and tactics at Louisiana
State University and Agricultural and
Mechanical College Baton Rouge, La.
The leave of absence granted Capt.
Henry NJ. Dichmann, 2Gth Infantry, is
extended one month.
Capt Elijah b. Martindale. jr., Coast
Artillery Corps. is relieved from the 10Th
Company, and will proceed to San Fran
cisco. Cal.
Capt. Harry ]. Watson. Coast Artillery
Corps is detailed for duty assistant in
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. coast artillery re-
serves, Organized Militia of New York.
Naval Orders.
Lieut.. 0unior grade) r. S. Crenshaw,
from command Stringham to temporary
duty, naval radio station. Arlington. Va.
Lieut. Gunior grade r. l.. Slower, TO
navy yard, Mare Island. Cal.
Naval Movements.
The Paulding has arrived at Guacanay
abo bay, the Gil at the navy yard, New
York, and the Tonopah, Castine and D-2
at Key West.
The Yankton has sailed from Cristobal
for Guantanamo, the Petrol from Guanta-
namo for Santo Domingo City, the Mis-
sissippi from Philadelphia for a cruise
and the Celtic from Guantanamo for
Guacanayabo bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-31

Builds Up the Whole system.
Father Johns Medicine cures colds.-Ad
vertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-31

Lieut.. 0unior grade) r. S. Crenshaw,
from command Stringham to temporary
duty, naval radio station. Arlington, Va.
Lieut.. GuniOr grade r. l.. Slower TO
navy yard, Mare Island, Cal.
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No. 1876.
TEE\ST-HN DEPARTMENT..


Ofic.. Of Comptroller of the Currency.
Washington: T. e.. January is. 1919.
WHEREAS. by satisfactory evidence presented
I" the undersigned, ii has been made TO appear
.FEDEEAL NATIONAL RANK OF WASH
in Tho CITY 81 WASHINGTON in The DIS
provs Of the statutes Of the Inted States
required to he complied with before an associa-
tion shall he authorized 10 commence the bust
Now THEREFORE I. LAWRENCE o. MUIR
FAY: Comptroller Of the Currency. 90 hereby
FEDERAL NATIONAL. H.NK OF WASH
In Tho CITY of W 1N,sInN in the DIS
TRICT of COLUMBIA. is authorized to com
meme the business Of banking. as provided in
section hfty-onc hundred and sixty-nine of the
Revised Statutes of the United States.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF witness my hand
ard seal OF Office this EIGHTEENTH DAY OF
JANUARY. 1913.
'seap tsisnedD LLAwRENCE o, MrERAY;
work makes bright. inviting home Skillful.
experienced painting with paints proved by %
\. ::1o. q. II, MARKwARD. ee1o 14th NV.
IN TIE HOME RUITDING ASSOCIATION
your savings are secured by first deeds of trust
on Washington real cstatc- PAYMENTS. 81 per
snare per month Interest Withdrawals. 81.
Organized ISS;. Books open for suhscrip-
ton to stock of the Goth series Il, the office of
thc treasurer 1897 IA; ave NV Under super
vision of T. s controller Of currency.
WISH TO INFORM My FRIENDS AND TIE
public that I have terminated my connections
with the Geo. +. B,ldd Co. 80 9th ST.
ST. GEO " LEACH
1po IETTEEIiEADS ALL PRINTED
100 ENVELOPES FOR
loo BIIIIIEADS 81 90.
sol 14th II. NV Phone NJ CYL.
Ask for estimates typewriter letters
LIFE-ACCIDENT- HEALTH
The Travellers INSURANCE Company.
NJ. Ie Row C,of Manager,
WcStoFy Building.
ESTIMATES ON INAUGURAL STANDS
Building rcmodclnG. store fronts. Get our
prices. HOUSE CONSTRUCT AND RE-
PAIR co. 1lu1 VI PHI 1O11
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-09-22
SCHMIDT TO FIGHT TO THE LAST
AGAINST CHAIR


tives can locate the head of Anna Au-
muller, they may not be able to
fasten the crime on Hans Schmidt,
in spite of his confession.
The remarkable change of atti-
tude by Schmidt during the last two
days have disquieted the police, and
it is now admitted that Schmldt's
proven lies have been so many that
there is more than possibility that
the missing head may have been so
disposed of that the chance OF its ever
being found is slight.
A realization of this seems to pos
sess Schmidt and he now asserts that
he will fight to the last against death
in the chair. He has completely
changed his tactics, refusing to spin
any more stories of murders and
maintains strict silence in his cell.
Additional letters found in the
murderer's trunk have convinced the
detectives that Schmidt came to this
country accompanied by a woman
either his wife or who expected to
be his wife. The letters indicate that
the woman did not know Schmidt
was a priest, and that he had repre-
isented himself as a professor of
philosophy seeking a place in an
American university.
DR.. Muret, though plainly frighten-
ed, attempted freely to- explain his
connection with the high priest of
death and also talked of his record
in London. He explained the differ
ent alias under which he passed as
being necessary in his business as a
notary public, but did not say why
they were necessary.
DR.. Gustave Scholer, neurologist at
the Washington Heights Hospital,
examined Schmidt as. to his sanity
and at the end of an hours inter-
view said he was not prepared to call
Schmidt an insane man.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-09-22

At hotel hairdresser's, you know,
l had just completed the operation of
submitting to shave, old chap, when
it occurred to me that l might be
manicured. Brilliant idea, what? On
confiding my desire to the chief bar
Der, he introduced me to the young
lady manicurist as follows:
Kick in, mister, and hang out your
graphing hooks. This little Jane is
the finest fin-varnisher in the burg,
and she'll polish your claws till they
look like church windows. Minnie,
grab your old orange wood digger
and primp the gents card-trick APP
paratus Hoist your mauleys, mis-
ter"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-22
POSTAL IS CHARGED
CITY FEE ON POLES
Does Not Own Them, and Will
Test Validity of Conviction
in Police Court.

a fine of $40 was imposed upon the
Postal Telegraph and Cable Company
Yesterday morning in Police Court for
failing to pay the required fee OF So on
two poles. one owned by the Virginia
hallway and Power Company, and the
other by the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company of Virginia, jointly
used by the telegraph company, Charles
v Meredith. counsel for the defense
contended that the company was not
liable TO pay the fec on poles 1t does
not own He noted an appeal, and 1t
rs understood the case will be taken to
me supreme Court OF Virginia, If ne
cessary y test OF the city law will be
made
vernon II. Bors,, Richmond manager
or the Postal. was summoned to court
on complaint OF Assistant CITY Attor-
hey Anderson. The latter said the
telegraph company had failed TO nav
the fee on two poles. ono In Byrd Street
ana another in Sixth. The defense
contended 1t did not own the poles and
was exempt from paying a fec for their
use. rho Postal owns hundreds of
poles in the city on which il pavs NO
required fees. 1t also uses many nolcs
owned by other corporations. and If tho
law requiring payment on the latter
is sustained II will he the means ~ .
large annual expense to the telegram,
company. "p''
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-22
WILD WEST SHOW
ORIGINAL MOVIES
Tabloid Tour of World Presented
by Cody and Lille
Performance.

The original movies will he here
Buffalo BITS Wild West and Pawnce
Bits Far East--on Saturday. May "a.
After two years absence. during
whic-t time the moving picture shows
have kept the film fans" we'll supplied
with Western scenes, cowboy stunts,
Indian dances, raids and battles. It is
very apropos that flesh and blood rep
rcstntatives, under the ohaperonage OF
n history-cro cd leader and partici-
pant--"Buffalo RIll" Cody--should re-
turn enabling inspection and compari-
son
Colonel Cody has retired from active
work in the arena, but will be in evil
dence this season aa associate manager
TO his partner. Major Lille. who will
succeed The old scout as arcnic director.
Il. II. Burnside, the noted spectacle
producer. has rearranged the entire
method of presenting the dual subjects
Wild West and Far East-so as to
make the evening partake of n sort
of condensed 'tabloia tour around the
world. He:sthrts in The Orient and
carries the spectator. in imagination.
through the Malaysia. Australia and
the Far East-across Europe. with rep
resentative primitive peoples-to our
own aborigincs and frontiersmen. in
the story Of the Wild West.
From these subjects all the old and
impershable gems of human and ami
NAL action are retained, while many
new features necessitating n clear field
Of action, have been added notably.
auto-polo, so arranged that twenty
minutes of the "buzz-demon limit in
manipulation covers all the possibili-
Ties of dare devil defiance OF danger
and development OF the possibilities of
control, when nervy mon are at the
wheels, a motor lesson without monot-
pny.
The management promises that up-
to-datc as well as ancient history fca-
lures VIII repay the patron for two
hours visit that offers amusement as
well as instruction
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-22
MAIDS WILL BE
C1ERRY-LESS, BUT NOT SAD
Post-Office Executioner Confiscates Shoe-Box Full
of Fragile Fruit Consigned by Bremo Man to
Gin EMPLOYEES of Satchel Town Factory

Bremo Bluff Is many miles from
Petersburg, cherries are fragile fruit
and the parcel post has no cold stor-
ago faoiiities-a concentration OF cruel
circumstances. which YESTERDAY inter
cepted shoebox full of once -lucious
rcd cherries addressed TO the young
Ladies OF the Seward Trunk and Bag
company. Petersburg and landed
fruit and container In the garbage can
OF the central post Office
Mike Clerk Richie. to whom sooner
or lnter come all post-oftice cripples
that are rclayed through Richmond.
found the parcel in the oozy stage. and
TOOK II to tho central office morguc
Tor inspection 1T was weeping blood
ana II listed heavily to starboard. He
snipped the binding with the ONCE
shears, and the carton fell apart or It's
own weight. sending tho cherries i'm
all directions across the marble slab
FOR the most part they consisted OF n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-22
R|CHMOND'S RICH
CARELESS OF DUTY
Speakers Comment on Lack of
Public Spirit Among Wealthy
Citizens.

The trouble with some wealthy
Richmondcrs IS that, having developed
fine selishness in the pursuit Of world :
~ gear. they practice II by making
municipal duty subordinate to their
own pleasure and convenience. At
least. that is the substance OF the criti-
cism they received at the table talk
at the Business Mems Club yesterday
afternoon.
Look at the sidewalks along Grace
and Franklin Streets" said President
w. Fl. Adams. OF the Board OF Alder
men. They are disgrace to tho
city, because the people living in that
sectlon, although they are among the
wchlth!est in Richmond. have not the
patriotism 10 keep their sidewalks on
par with the middle OF the street.
ana 'he Council has not the nerve to
make them
Why, II were to go over here
in Church H!l!, and improve the streets
up 10 the highest standard, those peo-
PIE. poor $ some OF them are. would
make IL point OF pride 20 do their
share But IN spite OF our low tax
rate. and our very few special as
sessments. the people of means nm
hichmond VIII not do their duty, and
II we are going 10 have good sidewalks
-as we'll as good streets. we must edu
cate them up TO a higher patriotism"
DolI,1 Dcnd-LIne.
president CarIingt ton, OF the Chamber
OF Commerce, strongly lcorroborated
Mr.. Adams's opinion as to the lack OF
public spirit where, there Is money.
IN my work" he said. II have to
depend upon the help of citizens, and
nave found that In seeking II there
Is dead-line marked by dollars. A
unless ne happens to be an especially
good fellow. while the million d ollar
reliow is quite beyond the appeal Of
municipal duty. The attitude of these
wealthy folk seems to be We have
WORKED pretty hard to get our money:
now let uH alone so We can have a
good time"
Horace Smith spoke on the advertis-
ing value of good streets to city.
pointing out that Monument Avenue
Is one OF Richmond's strongest claims
t, fame. and that the frst thing dele
gates 10 conventions here remark upon
is the excellent thoroughfares. Natives
re SAID, who see the beauties OF Rich
mona every day, become callous to
mem: but they should not overlook
the favorable impression well-paved
and shaded streets make upon the
stranger.
Clyde e Ratcliffe urged that a good
street is OIL value to all citizens because
OF the valuable revenues that come
from the buildings along It, and he
said that there should be more public
interest In street Improvement. This
should be manifested. he explained not
by criticism of the Council. but by an
open cooperation between the people
and their representatives..
Julian c. Levitt was chairman Of
tho committee that arranged the lunch
con II. y. Francis and r. NJ. Clark
being the other two members
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-22
TOBACCO MEN WILL
MEET IN RICHMOND
Annual Convention of National
Association to Be Held
in June.

The thirteenth annual convention of
the Tobacco Association OF the United
states VIII be held at the Jefferson
Hotel In this city, June 5. ahd T.
The Richmond tobacco trade. with
the city OF Richmond and the Chamber
or Commerce, will be hosts, and the
committees have arranged an attrac-
i've program. the chief features Of
which Will be a smoker at tho Jcffcr-
son Auditorium, and an all-day trip
down the James River to Jamestown
Several distinguished invited speak
ers Will present matters OF interest
TO the trade.
All tobacco men, including leaf
dealers. warehousemcn, manufacturers
and agents for manufacturers and ex-
porters. are being urged to attend this
meeting. Tobacco men will DO pres
cnt from every section OF the United
states. as we'll rs from some Of the
foreign countries.
I. NJ. Darlington, of Richm ond. Is
the president OF the association. The
secretary and treasurer is c. T.. Webb.
of Winston Salem. y. G.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-22
YOUNG PRISONER
MAKES GETAWAY
Detectives Go to Court to Testify
Against Boy and Find He
Has Vanished.

When Detectives Atkinson and
krengel went into the Juvenile Court
yesterday to testify against 0sc.r
Guthrow. twelve years old. accused Of
stealing bicycles. they learned he had
vanished from the detention home of
the Juvenile Protective Society.
Inquiry brought to light the fact
that the youngster had taken leave
from the home. which is located in
the Associated Charities Building. MT
Fourteenth and Franklin Streets. by
way OF water spout leading from a
window on the third floor 10 an alley.
He got away some time Tuesday night.
Once before Young Guthrow managed
TO escape from the institution.
we have plenty OF evidence against
this boy" said Atkinson last night,
and we are certain we can have him
committed to the Reformatory. we
had no idea he had gotten away from
the home until we went to court to
testify against him"
AS soon as Atkinson and Smith
learned he had escaped they caused a
general lookout order for him to be
issued and tho entire police force be-
gan the search for the small fugitive.
He had not been found at late hour
last night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-22
WORK IN APPOMATToX
Hundreds Submit DniIy 10 Examino
ton for Hooitworm Disease.

ton for Hook,vorm Disease.
Reports received yesterday by tho
state Board of Health from DR.. X +
Miller. who Is in charge of the hook
worm dispcnsary in Appomattox
County. indicate that the citizens of
That famous county arc apparently
striving to set a new record in popu-
lar interest In this work. as more than
ZOO persons have been examined for
hookworm disease.
Dr.. Miller. who has met with mark
ed success in his dispensary work in
other counties. opened In Appomnttox
two weeks ago, after an extensive pub
licity campaign. He established sta
lions In various parts Of the county
and visited different neighbour GOD
every day, thus giving the people
ample opportunity to be examined.
Meeting with most cordial reception.
he reports that the daily attendance
at the dispcnsaries is running
well over 200. and that there is keen
interest in tho work being done by the
state Board Of Health in cooperation
with the Rockefeller Sanitary Com
mission.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-22
A|NSL|E TO SPEAK
At \. NJ. |. FINALS
Session Of Mechanics Institute
Ends Tonight With Presen-
tation of Diplomas.

Mayor George Ainsle will make the
principal address a the commencement
exercises of the Virginia Mechanics
Institute. which will be held tonight
at S:l5 o'clock. James d. Crump.
chairman of the School Committee. will
preside, and superintendent Frank w.
Duke will present the diplomas and
certificates.
Immediately after the exercises there
will be a display Of the work Of the
school Tho shops will be seen run
ming as during the session. and there
viii also be exhibits of the years work
in drawing. plumbing, machine Work,
hlacksmithing. cabinetmaling and pat
terminating.
Medals for excellence in various
phases of the work will be presented
by j a. Johnson. These include the
"Lu-Mor" medal. which is the gift of
Henry s. Hutzler: the Chewing"
medal, presented by y. j. Chewing.
and the "Addie Cole" medal. given by
Mrs. r n Elicit.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-22
Chotcrs Iasued

Fork Union Canning Company Unc), Front
Royal. j. r. Henson. president: T. NJ Rorke.
vice president; y. b. Sealock. secretary-all
OF Front Royal.
Auto Specially Company Gnc.) Norfolk
Capital: Maximum. $4,000; minimum. $1,000
I. Gray Cohurn. president: F. d. Pelote
folk.
Amendment was issued to the charter OF
the District Automobile Service Company
Gnc.). OF Rossyn. changing name TO G. r.
cowie Company Inc.).
Amendment issued to the charter or
l.ynhurst Lumber Corporation of Richmond,
changing its principal office to Lpscomb.
Amendment was issued to the charter OF
American brokerage Company Gnc). Roam
oke reducinG Its maximum capital stock
IRON SO 900 10 $4,000, and Its minimum from