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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-16
VESSEL MASTERS CONFUSED.
Complaints Made of Changes in
Liphtships Along the Coast.

According to reports recent changes
made in the lightships along the coast
by the bureau of lighthouses. Department
of Commerce, are confusing to masters
of vessels who frequently visit ports on
the Atlantic, and are much more so to
those who bring their ships here infre-
quently This condition. it is asserted.
will be made more SO by the proposal
of the lighthouse authorities to change
along the coast. and after June p to
mark the lightship on Cape Charles
with the name Charles" alone, eliminat-
ing the word cape and the number of
the vessel. Fenwick Island will be mark
ed "Fenwick' and SO on up the coast.
These changes break up q system of
names that have been in existence for
many years and is familiar to mariners.
Many complaints have been made by
masters of steamers who have not visit
ed the coast for some time about light
ships being marked relief They claim
that light vessel relieving another should
The change does not affect the coastwise
trade so greatly, as ample warning is
given. but the offshore master, who needs
information most. is badly hampered. es-
pecially If his position is doubtful, owing
to the lack of opportunity Of taking OBJ
servations
The situation, it is said, becomes more
perpexing and dangerous when two or
three ngnt vessels marked relleT are
stationed within comparatively a few
miles of each other. AS an illustration,
one time last year Winter Quarter shoals,
Fenwick Island and Overalls were all
marked relief" and any one of these
ships could have been picked up and mis-
taken by vessel bound to the capes of
the Delaware
Light vessels steaming up or down the
coast to or from their stations should
paint out or cover over their names, so
one master argues, as passing vessels do
not always realize that the vessel Is I'M
der way and alter their course after pass
ing them as If the light vessel were an
chOred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-16
H. N. LOCKWOOD DEAD
For Years Co-PubIisher of
Books and Maps in United
States and West Indies.

Homer Nichols Lockwood, traveller
and philanthropist, died in his apartment
at the kenesaw today at 9:45 o'clock.
He was born at Victory, n. Y, June 30
1888. and the son Of Homer Lock-
wood and Sally Benedict Lockwood. From
1852 to 1865 Mr.. Lockwood was associat-
ed with J. III. Cotton in the publication of
books and maps in the United States and
the West Indies. From 1865 to 1866 he
was a member of the New York state as
sembly. He was in turn a director, sec
rotary and auditor of the Southern Cen
trail railroad and a director of the Mt
McGregor railroad In 1866 he married
Miss C. Elizabeth Center of Fort Plain,
n. Y, who died in 1885.
His Club Relations.
He was member of the Union League
Club of New York city, the Cosmos Club
of Washington, the New England So
ciety, the Sons of the American Revolu-
ton, Fellow of the American Geographic
cal Society, National Geographic So
ciety. member of the board of managers
Of the American Tract Society and
member of the American Association for
the Advancement of Science. Mr.. Lock-
wood was a cousin of Thomas w. Lock-
wood of this city. y
The funeral will be held at Fort Plain
n. Y, tomorrow at pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-16
MUST ANSWER CHARGES.
Frank w. Adams Accused of So.
Letting Money on False Pretenses.

Frank w. Adams, forty-three years old,
residing at 1854 Girard street northeast,
was arrested this morning by Detective
Wise of the fifth precinct on suspicion
that he had solicited funds from residents
of Southeast Washington by falsely rep
resenting that he had been authorized to
collect money for widows of policemen
and firemen.
Saturday, it is charged. Adams called
at Danhakrs saloon, 1868 c street south
east, and asked for money. He was told
to return this morning, and when he ap-
peared there he was placed under ar
rest Adams, the police say, was also
identified as having called at Broder1ck S
saloon, 1900 D street southeast, Saturday
and solicited contribution.
Adams. who says he is an agent. is held
for further investigation. 1t was re-
ported to the police last week that man
giving his name as Wilson had been col
lecting small sums of money for various
purposes and the persons who contributed
will be asked to look at Adams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-16
BIG LOAD TAKEN ABOARD.
Seven-Ton Traction Engine Safely
Placed on Schooner.

A traction engine weighing more than
seven tons was Saturday safely placed
aboard the bay schooner S. Sawyer, as
she lay at the 10th street wharf. The
vessel then left here for the Ware river.
Mobjack bay, where the big piece of ma
chinery is to be delivered.
1t was at first proposed to load the
engine on the schooner Virginia Dare of
the Hall fleet. but Capt. Tonnage after
looking the machine over. concluded that
his vessel was rather too small to risk
putting 1t aboard and the contract for
it's transportation was turned over to the
schooner Sawyer, whose master will re-
ceive $50 for the trip
AS the Sawyer is bound to point only
a few miles from where the engine Is to
be delivered her master looks upon the
money as easily made. The trip from
this city to Mobjack bay with favoring
breezes can easily be made In three or
four days. and the engine landed inside
&c ~ We"k,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-16
GETS $4,000 LOAN.
Perry Belmont Mortgages Furniture
in New HAMPSHIRE Avenue Home.

Perry Belmont of New York and
Washington has placed a chattel deed
of trust for $4,000 on the furniture
and equipment of his handsome resi-
dence at 1913 New Hampshire avenue.
The loan was made by Abner c. +.
Shoemaker through the office of his
father, Louis p. Shoemaker, who Is
Mr. Belmont's local realty broker
Eight notes were given by Mr.. Bel
mont, payable in six months, with in
terest at per cent.
The chattels were conveyed to Louis
P Shoemaker and Rudolph H. Yeat-
man. as trustees, pending the repay
ment of the loan.
According to Attorney Wilton j.
Lambert. who prepared the chattel
trust as Mr.. Belmont's counsel, the
transaction was an ordinary one. Mr..
Belmont was merely anticipating reve-
nues from his estate due in the fall
and desired Immediate use of the
money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-16
MEXICAN CABINET RUMORS.
Gen. Felix Diaz Insists There Is No
Break With Huerta.

MEXICO CITY, June 16.-There are ru-
mors of further changes in the cabinet.
and. according to the report. Rudolfo
Reyes, minister OF justice, is slated for
retirement. He is the son of Gen. Ber-
nardo Reyes, Diaz man who was killed
in the battle at the palace at the time OF
the uprising against Madero. -
Gen. Felix Diaz insists that the cabinet
changes do not presage trouble for the
administration. as il believed In some
quarters. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-16
VESSELS ON THE WAYS.
Two Schooners and a Lighter in
Need of Repairs.

To locate and stop leak and for other
repair work to her hull, the schooner Vir-
ginia Dare Of the Hall fleet Of this city
has left here for Bretons bay, where she
will haul out on a marine railway. While
on the railway. in addition to the other
work. the hull of the schooner will be
calked and painted, and on the completion
of the work she will DO to Virginia
point to load lumber for this city.
A lighter belonging to John Miller &
Co, which is ont on the marine railway
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-16
PICK NO HEADQUARTERS
Locomotive Firemen and En-
ginemen Put Off Selection
Until Tomorrow.

Whether Washington or some other city
will be made the permanent headquarters
of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
men and Enginemen with its 5000 mem
bers will not be decided until tomorrow.
at this mornings session of the orsaniza-
tons convention at the Arcade building
but the delegates decided to put it over
until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Advocates of establishing the head
quarters in Washington went to the con-
vention this morning primed to make a
determined effort for victory. They take
the stand that Washington is the logical
place for the headquarters. That there
is to be strong opposition. however, was
indicated by the attitude of a number of
the delegates.
The Chamber of Commerce is making
a strong bid to have the headquarters
located in Washington, and has dissent
mated much information the question
among the delegates.
number of the leading DELEGATES to
the convention are in favor of selecting
Washington, If any change from the
present arrangement of having tenn
porary headquarters in Peoria. ILL.,, is
made There Is some disposition, how
ever. to put off establishing permanent
headquarters.
Instead Of considering the headquar-
tiers question this morning the delegates
took up consideration of disa bility
claims W. B. Cory, general medical ex-
aminer. was making reports during most
of the morning.
The session of the convention this
morning was short and no session is
being held this afternoon. Instead, the
delegates are taking an outing at Toll
chester Beach, on Chesapeake bay. They
left early this afternoon on special
train over the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-16
Guilty of Manslaughter.

Clayborne Adams, colored, pleaded
guilty to manslaughter today before
Justice Gould in Criminal Court, No. 2.
Adams was indicted for first degree
in causing the death of Philip
by stabbing him September
6 last. The government was willing to
accept the plea of manSlaughter
Adams was remanded for sentence. At
j. c. Foster and j. w. Nichol
represent the prisoner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-16

renewed. The workmen are taking out all
unsound timbers and planking, and re-
placing them with new material SO that
when the boat is ready for service 1t will
be practically new. A week or ten days
will be required to complete the work,
and the lighter will be used in the trans
portation of brick and clay from Little
Hunting creek to the Eastern branch.
The work Of overhauling the hull of the
schooner Martin Wagner, belonging to
Capt George Stanford of this city. which
has been In progress for several weeks
at a shipyard on the eastern shore of
Chesapeake bay, is about completed, and
it is expected that the vessel will go into
service this week. She will be employed
in the trade on Chesapeake bay and the
Potomac river.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-16
His Club Relations.
ORDERED TO PAY ALIMONY.
Frank M. Flack Sued by Wife for
Limited Divorce.

Frank NJ. Flack. secretary to member
of Congress. was ordered today by JUS
tice Anderson. in Equity Court No. 2, to
pay alimony of $50 a month to his wife,
Florence NJ. Flack. who is suing him for
a limited divorce
The husband is also required to pay
the rent Of the premises occupied by the
wife and fee to her counsel. Attorneys
John NJ. George and P. j. Ryan appeared
for the wife and Attorney l.. S. GOttlieb
represented the husband
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-16

Taxpayers and residents of the ninth
district of Maryland have presented pc
titiOns to the Cecil county commissioners
and the school board asking for an ap-
preparation of 5000 for an addition and
improvements to Calvert Agricultural
vy;~t, School
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-28
Baker 3 aker.

Baker, Baker.
The marriage of Miss Annie Baker
Of Augusta, to Mr. Angus Baker has
been set for February - 1t will be
home ceremony taking place at the
family residence on Greene street. Au-
guSta Miss Baker has many Atlanta
friends madc on her visits here.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-28
Mrs. Robinson Entsrtains.

Miss HiIdreth Burton Smith, a debu-
tante Of the winter was rendered a
luncheon Of twelve covers today by Mrs.
Roby Robinson.
Yellow tulips formed the decorations
in Mrs. Robinson's drawing room, where
the guests were received, and a color
scheme of pink and white was carried
out in detail at a handsomely appointed
table. 4 silver loving cup, filled with
pink roses and narcissi. formed the CEN
terpiece and was surrounded by pink
shaded tapers. The place cards bore
the monogram of the hostess in gold
and the creamed sweets and bonbons
were in pink and white.
Miss Smith. the honor guest, wore &
smart suit of black charmeuse satin
with coat OF brocade and blouse OF
white chiffon. Her hat Of black velve,
was adorned with white aigrette.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-28

io4l Peachtree street. tomorrow from
4 to s o'clock in the afternoon and
from 8 TO 10 o'clock in the evening.
The afternoon program will be as fol-
lows:
Selection. KiugsbutE player-piano-
Mr. Leonard Lamb
Song, Soupir Leo Stern-AGrs. Mac
Alpln.
Reading
Song, Spring Song, weil-Mrs. AIix
Stirling.
Harp solo, GondoIa Song, Hassel-
mann-Mrs Albert Adams.
Song, Ave Maria. Gounod-Violin
obligato, Miss AIeXa Stirling; harp,
Mrs. Albert Adams.
Violin solo, Love Song, Leo Stern
Miss AIexa Stirling.
In the evening the program will be:
Selection-Marist orchestra.
Song, OH Dry Those Tears, Teresa
del Riego-Miss Regina Corrigan; ac-
companist Mrs. Mary Madden; violin
obiigato. Mrs. Erwin Mueller.
Harp solo At Twilight, Hasselmann
Mrs. Albert Adams.
Song, The Years at the Spring, Beach
Mrs. J. c. McMichael; accompanist
Mrs. Leslie Smith
Violin solo, Cavatina, Raff-Mr. Err
win Mueller.
Baritone solo, selected-Mr. James
Blaney; accompanist. Mr.. Vincent Hur-
ley
Song, Berceuse de JoceIyn. GODDARD
Mrs. Joseph Bowen; accompanist, Mr.
Vincent Hurley; violin obIigato. Mrs
Erwin Mueller.
The choir Of the Church of the In
carnation will have a musical in the
parish house on Lee street, West End
tomorrow evening, beginning at SIZE
o'clock.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-28
MINISTER TO LECTURE ON
RELIGION AND SOCIALISM,

Kew. l.. II. Johnson, editor of The
Stumbling Stone, Boston, will lecture
tonight ut Socialist tent on RELIGION
and Socialism" He proposes to show
that Socialism is an anti-religious
movement and should not be supported
by Christians
II. G. Creel staff correspondent Of
The National Rip Saw. st. Louis, Mo.
VIII reply to Mr.. Johnson. and will
endeavor to convince the congregation
that Socialism will enable Christians
to live up to the teachings Of Christ.
The lecture will begin at 8 o'clock.
Socialist tent is at the corner of Nc
Donough road and Sawten avenue.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-28
THE GIRL FROM CHILDS
MAKES GREAT HIT AT
DUTCH MILL"

one Of the largest crowds of the
season witnessed the opening per
Torrance Of THE Girl From Childs"
at The Old Dutch Mil yesterday
The play S one of the best must
cal comedy tabloids that has been
seen here this season. and all lovers
Of this form of amusement and high
class motion pictures are sure To-
greatly enjoy every moment Of the
performance
The Mill is one Of the classiest
little tabloid houses in the city, and
is rapidly becoming a favorite with
the ladies and children
Mr. F. B. Glenn, who manages the
house, is constantly in attendance.
and takes pleasure In looking after
the comfort of all who visit the the
alter.
II YOU want To see a real show.
and like good pictures, make ii
point to visit The NH this week.
It's located at ~ Whitehall street.
, right near Mitchell
Look Tor the big windmill AND
{ you're at fH, right place
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-28
ACCIDENTAL BURNING
PREVENTS CREMATION

NEW YORK, Jan, 2S.-That her body
be cremated and the ashes scattered into
the central flower bed in front of the
crematory at Fresh Pond, Queens, was
the wish expressed in the will Of Mrs.
Margaret Carmichael Webster who was
accidentally burned to death in her home
on Washington street, Flushing on Janu-
airy :
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-28
Memorial to Mrs. White.

Al the meeting Of the AtlantaiWom-
ans club held yesterday at the club
house on Baker street a memorial to
Mrs. II. G. White, Of Athens the late
president Of the Georgia State Fedora
ton, whose recent death has caused
sorrow to hundreds Of clubwomen. was
feature OF the program. Resolutions
on the death of Mrs White were read
by Mrs. James Jackson and were fol-
lowed by talks on Mrs White by Mrs
p j. McGovern, Mrs. 4. l. Fitzpatrick
Of Thomasville, vice president OF the
state federation. and by Mrs Hugh
WilIet who preceded Mrs White as
president.
Miss Sadie American. Of New York. a
prominent clubWomau, was a special
guest, and brought greetings from the
clubwomen of New York
| Mrs F. j. Spratling was chairman Of
the day, and home economies were pre-
sented Mrs. w b. Price smith had
prepared an exhibit Of utensils for use
In the home. Interesting talks on this
subject were made by Mrs John r.
White. Mrs. John f. Purser Mrs Chas.
J. Haden and Mrs Lott Warren. Mrs.
A. Med. Wilson. president OF the House
wives league, also spoke Miss Kate
Howell contributed a group of songs.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-28
SENATOR WITH A COLD
WILL SEE VETERINARY

JEFFERSON CITY, Jan. Ex-senator
Francis Nj. Wilson, president pro tenn OF
the senate. announces he has abandoned
all hope of being cured by physicians Of
a cold and will go to veterinary sur
geon. Senator Wilson has been ailing for
several days and can get no relief
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-28
THIS MANS FUTURE BRIDE
Is DYING WIFE'S CHOICE

NEWPORT, r. l., Ian 2S-When the
wife of Robert G. BurHngame, the post
master, died last july she expressed the
wish that her husband marry her intimate
friend, Mrs, Il. II. French of Brooklyn
Today Mr.. BurIngame announced his en-
gagement TO Mrs. French, a widow. The
marriage will take place in New York
city.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-28
CHICAGOANS ASK CHINA
TO PAY FOR ARMY CANNON

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S-A claim of
500 600 for cannon sold to the Chimes
army viii be submitted to the govern
ment Of China by Samuel Spiro and
Harry Pink, of Chicago, representing the
Great Western Smelling and Refining
Company within the next few weeks
Spiro and Pink have obtained a let
ter Of Introduction from Senator Cullon1
OF Illinois, to William J. Calhoun, Amer
lean minister to China.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-28
MUSIC AND ART

| The Atlanta Conservatory of Music
and Oratory invites the public to a
recital to be given by the piano pupils
| from the class Of Mrs Lottie Gray
Browne, assisted by pupils from the
violin and orarory departments next
| Friday night at SIS o'clock in Gable
hall
Interesting literary and musical pro-
grams, followed by pleasant social
hours, were given by members of the
literary clubs Of Cox college on Sat
! urday evening. The meeting Of the
| PhiloIogidns was in the form of a must
cal and the Sidney Lanier program con-
sisted Of essays on Laniers works and
| reading Of his poems. Young women
| who took part in the Phiologian pro-
gram were Misses Lois Arnold, Jennie
Phillips, Helen Martin, Montnc Viii
! Iiams, Eva Furr, Melrosc Green. Mar
euerite Edwards and Nell Zipperer,
Members OF the Sidney Lanier club
whose names appeared on the program
We're Misses Della Glausier, Lucille Nc
Whorter Julia Harris. Vernie Mcmillan
and Bessie Mae Daniel
! Interesting talks have been made
during the past week at chapel exer-
| cises by Or. William Russell owen, Dr..
( \. f. OKelly, Fritz Rauschenberg,
President Cox and Rev. Julien S. Rodg-
ers. The chapel exercises are made
most interesting for the students by
helpful addresses given bv prominent
men Of Atlanta. Ga. and the South. and
by snort musical programs nv members
| Of the conservatory faculty.
An enjoyable musical event Of last
! evening was the organ recital given bv
| Mrs. SaIfe Cox Stanton I'm compliment
! to the boarding students and faculty
Mrs. stanton is widely known over the
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| The cantata "OIivet Ia Calvary -
which will he rendered AT Park Street
| Methodist church I'm West End Thurs
dav evening at 3 O'Clock nv the choir
Of the First Rantiat church viii he of
GREAT interest," 40 oil lovers of sacred
,,rsic Tho oo,,o..r+ /, 90. tho bone6t of
tho parx stroo+ cbrrcb orgon fnnd
The Newman club, an organization In
Guiding a group of young Atlanta ma
irons formerly residents of Newman
will sponsor an entertainment to be
given Thursday evening at the home
| Of Mrs. Arnold Broyles. the proceeds to
go toward the scholarship fund Of the
club or toward some civic Improvement
The members of Mrs. Grace Lee
Townsends voice class will be heard
at the recital, these members being Mrs
! Mike Powell. Mrs. PARROT, Mrs. Odom
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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-28
Mrs, Inman Gives Luncheon.

WI o. lVlVGH SINCS Luncheon.
The luncheon given today by Mrs.
Edward II. Inman was the second of a
serics and was one Of the handsome.t
entertainments of the week. Mrs. Dun
can McDougald, who has been rendered
a series Of parties since arriving in At
lanta, was the honor guest of the af-
fair
Mrs. Inman. Mrs McDougald and
Mrs Inman's sister, Mrs. Frank Harde-
man, Of Athens, who is her house guest,
received the guests in. the drawing
room, whore the decorations were of
yellow roses and jonquiIs, arranged in
bowls and vases Lavender Hlacs were
the flowers used in the hall
\ delicious luncheon was served. the
table in the dining room being clabo-
rately decorated in yellow roses and
tonquis. with Easter lilies. The silver
candlesticks bore yellow tapers tipped
with shades Of yellow silk under silver
filiGrec, and the minor details Of the
the color scheme Of yellow and white.
Mrs, Inman wore a French gown of
cream lace, built over cream colored
satin, with touch Of cerise on the cor
sage and a cluster OF red cherries
caught at the girdle. Mrs McDougaId's
toilet was OF midnight blue chiffon veil
ing white lace Mrs Hardcman's gown
Of taupe colored satin was deliberately
embroidered by hand