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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-26
The Calumet Tragedy.
rom the New York Sun.

FROM The New York Sun.
Had not President Meyer of the West
ern Federation of Miners publicly made
the suggestion that an enemy of the
striking copper miners In Michigan de-
liberategy started the panic in which
eighty lives were lost Christmas eve at
Calumet. this slaughter would have been
laid at the door OF 2 fool without further
thought That even the enmty engen-
dered in the bitterest labor dispute could
sanction so horrible thing as the DELHI
crate provocaton Of "A panic among chill
dren Is incredible. That Meyer and his
associates should seek to use the tragedy
to support their cause is characteristic
of the men and easily reconcilable with
their records. Their charge will be ac-
cepted by sensible men as an evidence of
their campaign of violence. Yet their
base purpose abates In no degree the
duty of the authorities to conduct a rigid
inquiry and bring to just punishment the
author of this multiple murder
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-26

ployes may spend in that way, perfect
ing themselves as soldiers and adding
to the efficiency Of the organized mill
tia in the District. which IL after all
federal force primarily. II 1t Is 70 Dc
the policy OF the government to dis
courage enlistments in the District Ma
tional Guard. it should go the wnoie
length and abolish the organization.
majority of the members OF the
guard are employed by the Oniteo
States. and there can be no half way
measure in this matter. 1t Will De
serious disbursement to militia or
ganization not only here but through
out the country to have the united
States throwing obstacles. however
slight, in the way of full participation
by the people in this necessary nrst
reserve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-26

Much Importance attaches to the work
Secretaries McAdoo and Houston now
have in hand. The foundations for the
new currency scheme must be carefully
laid. and yet promptness is necessary.
The country awaits with great interest
the decision of those officials as to the
number and locations of the regional
banks.
OF course there is rivalry among the
leading cities for the honors and oppor-
tunities to be conferred. In a way. ii is
the cutting of a pie. A slice is highly de-
sirable. but not every platter held up can
be rewarded. The pastry Is not that
large.
But we need not doubt that the two
servers will make the distribution with
an eye TO justice and the public welfare.
Neither is a politician, though both are
good party men. Mr.. McAdoo represents
business ability developed in New York
while Mr.. Houston represents knowl-
edge Of practical agriculture gained In the
fruitful middle region of the country
Both have met more politicians in the
past nine months than in all their lives
before
But the more important work-and it is
the most important work in the way of
patronage he has yet undertaken-rests
with the President. He is to name the
members of the federal reserve board
and upon his choice of those functionaries
may depend the success of the new meas
ure. The right men will inspire conf
dence at once-and that is very neces-
sary-and proceed with a knowledge of
what is called for.
The President IN iS cfa}ad hoe - I;cf
Of names with him. and will have other
names submitted by mail while in Mis-
sissippi. This will enable him to make
his selections during his absence. and
announce them soon after his return.
There is expectation of an announcement
not later than the Goth of January.
salary of $4,000 a year is large
as government salaries go. but small
when considered in relation to the re-
auirements of place on this board In
private affairs man competent for high
financial duties stands to get four, and
even five. times as much. In nearly any
of the larger cities a number of men may
be found drawing large sums a year for
work not SO widely important as that i'm
posed by this currency act
Still. the President cannot go higher
lie cannot bid for men against private
enterprise; and yet he needs, and should
have, the best
In the congressional debate it was more
than once suggested that politics might
enter into the composition CT this board
and. later, into the boards performances.
But this was challenged by the support
ers Of the measure. who went BAIL for
both the President and the men of his
choice. They pledged for him and his
party that public interests alone should
govern in the Inauguration and the con-
duct of business so non-partisan in its
very nature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-26
Handling the Christmas Mails.

Considering the immense volume of
matter handled. the Post Office Depart
ment moved the mails in surprising man.
ner- With the introduction of the parcel
post system the people used the mails for
their Christmas gift transport more than
ever before, and while no reports are yet
available to indicate even approximately
the number of units handled, il is known
that the biggest business in the history
OF the department has been done during
the past two or three weeks The warm
ings that were early sent out to urge the
people to post their parcels in good sea-
son were generally needed, and thus a
large percentage of the mail matter was
disposed OF before what is known as the
Christmas rush in normal years actually
began This was accomplished without
much extension of the service, SO that
IN the last few days by engagements of
force il was possible to transport and
deliver almost on regular schedule every
thing that was Entrusted TO the govern
ment for distribution. This is an achieve
ment of which the Postmaster General
and his assistants may we'll be proud.
and they are entitled to congratulations
upon passing this severe test OF efficiency
- 'NA'- -~>-11S shSAS 40 q oPStidi SCo-
son for felicitation. In the last few
DAYS II became necessary to call upon
emergency help and the postmaster
utilized the services of schoolboys, who
proved themselves exceptionally capable
and did an immense amount of work in
the best of form and with high degree
Of intelligence. The experience these
lads gained IN this wise was undoubted-
~ of value to them, giving them an in
sight TO the workings of one of the gov
ernments great machines. Their selec-
ton for this service was a happy
thought, and II is gratifying to learn
that the result Is so satisfactory to the
postal authorities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-26
A Lowbrow's Congratulations.

They told us they would find a process
certain
To legislate and cheer the human race
AS on the scene they now let down the
curtain,
Our statesmen make their bows with
proper grace.
We hurl bouquets, and compliments we're
quoting
Upon the statutes that they have COM
piled.
And one thing with especial thanks we're
noting:
The climate is particularly mild.
We don't pretend to understand the tariff,
Although we're sure it's quite the prop
er thing.
The tax collector and perhaps the sheriff
We know are always bound to have
their fling.
The currency i'll all it's variations
We're sure won't be discovered running
wild.
But no doubt obscures this one apprecia-
ton
The climate is Particularly mild.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-26
Live Christmas Trees.

From the Chicago Tribune.
The Garsien Magazine again urges. a
suggestion 1t has offered before. Let the
Christmas tree be living. and later he
given place in the yard. Instead of the
cut tree, which passes with the season,
the family would have. with luck, a con
tinuing token of the Christmas, and with
further luck an increasing number OF re-
membranes which would have n lively
sentimental interest for TIE children. TO
whom the ephemeral character of the
Christmas tree is. in its dry. yellow as
poets. a matter for sorrow. To grown
ups who love the cheerful spruce or bal
sam the addition of a young tree to the
lawn is sufficient inducement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-26
Endorsements.

Il understand" said the Mexican die
tator, that you have amassed con-
siderable amount Of wealth.
Yes" replied the trembling citizen
But as a representative of industry and
thrift l want to say that 1 indorse your
policies"
I'm not asking you to indorse my poll
cies. What I want you to do is to get
busy and indorse my notes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-26
Change Of Exercise.

The statesman who keeps busy shaking
hands
While on vacation trips should not
complain.
He must, to meet the popular demands.
Exert his biceps while he rests his
brain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-26

61fn order to avoid DELAYS on account Of
personal absence. letters to THE STAR should
not be addressed TO any individual connected
with the ONCE. but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
to tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-26
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Matter of Self-Protection.

Your servants use exceedingly bad
grammar
Il pay 'em extra for it," replied Mr.
Cumrox. I'm tired Of having my line OF
talk around the house suffering by con-
trast.' - .-@s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-26

Huerta may decide to enlarge the bank
holiday system by which he now regu-
lates finance by -suspending business from
Ground Hog day to st. Valentines day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-26
Requirements.

Il suppose the bands will play Hail to
the Chief when you get homer
Il suppose so.' replied Senator Sor-
ghum. But I can't say I'll appreciate
it. What statesman in my part of the
country needs is head for figures, not
an ear for music
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-26

Occasionally a discussion OF moral
uplift' falls under a suspicion OF carry
ing concealed advertisements for pur-
poses of revenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-26

When Mrs. Pankhurst reaches SWltzer-
land the vigilant authorities may be re-
lied on to see that her luggage contains
no petroleum or matches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-26

South American countries may decide
to have customs officials search Col
Roosevelt's luggage for any concealed big
sticks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-26
Trying to Agree.

You looked very foolish when you pro-
posed to me-
We'll, Henrietta" replied Mr.. Meekton,
maybe l was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-26

The author of the Carabaos insurrecto
song is not making any insstent de-
mands for recognition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-26

Pass Christian should remember how
famots Beverly once was and not be un-
duly elated by it's rise in fame
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-26
Nothing in Names.
From the Boston Transcript.

From the Boston Transcript.
The fellow who named the little window
at the depot the bureau OF Information
is proba bly, the same humorist who chris
tened the place where You go 70 hire q
cook an intelligence Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-26

Santa Claus is supposed to go imme-
diately to work figuring on appropria-
tions for next years business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-26

China Is having its difficulties as re-
public. but appears TO have established
better system than the one Mexico Is
working on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-26

Being mayor of New York will never
be as quiet and restful an occupation as
being lord mayor of London.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-26

Excise laws may make decided diff
ference in the sale of headache remedies
on January 2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-26

Entered as second-class mail matter at the post
once at Washington. d. O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-26
japanese Mandarin Coats-R duced.

Imported direct from the Orient, and made o
Heavy Crepe de Chine and Japanese silk, richly hant
embroidered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-26

The Evening Star. with the Sunday morning
edition. Il delivered BY carriers within tie city
n IS cents per month: daily only. Is cents per
month; Sunday only. 20 cents per month. Orders
may be sent by mail. or telephone Main 2440
Collection IL made BY carrier ct the END OF escs
month
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-26

Payable IN advance-by mail. postage prepaid.
Daily. Sunday Included one month. 90 cents.
Daily. Sunday excepted. one mouth. 20 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year: Sunday Star. va year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-26

Business Once. lith St. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York once: Tribune Building
Chicago once: First National Bank BUILDING.
European Once: Regent ST.. London. England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-26
$500 Silk Waists, S2.05.

Broken lots and incomplete assortments that must
be disposed of without delay; black and white shades
and styles we cannot duplicate All sizes in the
pete lot but not all sizes in any particular model
Regular $50 Waists reduced to $2o5.
S5.75 and S6.75 Silk Waists. .. .S3.@5
Messane Chiffon and also Shadow Lace Waists
miscellaneous lots show how prominently they have fig
ured in the choice of They all good styles
many OF our most popular numbers being included New
models are arriving, dispose of these Regu
lary $575 and $675, reduced to 1886. -
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-04-29
NEW YORK PRODUCE.


New York. April A-MILLFEED-s Steady; de
mand inactive. Spring bran. 075; standard mid
ding. Us; Western red dog. 800; winter wheat,
in ioo1b sacks to arrive 2ioo; city bran. In bulk
2sos
RYE-Steady; light business. Western. to arrive.
Is valued At about 7os. |. f., track State is nor
NAL.
RYE FL0UR-Business is moderate; prices are
steady. Good to choice. 3.5oa3s6. in barrels.
|. CORNMEAL-Steady; business is inactive. Kiln
l25al2.
HAY-Recepts. 74s tons choice stesdy. but low
grades easy. No. timothy, L05al 10; standard LOO;
No. 2. 95aN; No 3. 7oaso
STRAW-Receipts. none; strong; demand fair.
Long rye, Ll0al Is on track. and LILO on boats
PORk-Firm; dealings quiet Mess q. Tar. .
family. Z30oz2A0.
BEEF-stcady; supplies are small and trade in
active. Packet, 2 00aD.0o; family 23.0oa240o.
LARD-Weak; dealings moderate. Prime West
z 50; refined Brazilian, in kegs 1850: beef stearne
lo%; lard stearine quiet; New York, l2A.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-04-29
WASHINGTON PRODUCE.

Quotations given below are for large lots Job
beTs prices are higher
Spring lambs and veal calves have reached prio'
at which they will likely remain. The market Is aisr
steady with poultry and eggs. Spring chicken,
should weigh a pound and a half to bring the tor
market. Hens are scarce and are wanted at quota
tons.
Market for Florida vegetables active. Potato mar
ket weak. Apples meeting active demand at rathez
stronger prices Sweet Potatoes and yams in de
msnd at quotations.
prices quoted. South Carolina asparagus plentiful.
Because Of very light receipts Florida tomatoes are
in good demand at high figures.
EGGs-Near-by fresh. doz.. Is; Southern. 10.
per pound. lssA; Swiss. domestic. per pound Isl
do. foreign. per pound. 90
LARD-Pure. per pound. l2it; do. common, PEI
shash. Cottonseed oil. per can, 50
BUTTER-Best print new, per h., 81; tub PEI
h., IS; process. per h.. soa3l: undergades. pc,
lb.. Is
LIVE PoULTRY-Hens. h.. Is; roosters. h., 10
spring chickens. H., oa3e; turkeys, H.. 1eal7 geese
ID, loal2; ducks lb, l6aI7; keats. young, h. lsa2p
do, old, l0al2
GREEN GooDs-Potatocs, bbl. L3alp; do,
bush. 5oa7o; yams. Dbl. 20oa325; sweet potatoes
bbl., 90; potatoes, Florida Dbl, Iooa4 Is
2a4oo: peppers, crate 2oOa35o; eggplants. Florida
crate, 2c0a3.Z; tomatoes, crate. 22a9.5o; mush.
rooms. h., 5a4o; cabbage. new, crate, L25a2o;
riots. bunch rsa21z; radishes home grown, per loe
50al co. lettuce. North Carolina bas L00a2 So Flor
ida squash. per crate. l5oa225; celery, per crate.
2e5a4.0o; Florida beets, bas, L50a200 peas bas
L50a2J; kale. b5l., 50a75; Florida cuc,Imbers bas
2 oa4.5o; asparagus South Carolina, doz punches
Lza25o: Caulifower. has, IOoa2oo; spinach, Dbl,
2ooa25o; rhubarb. per 100 punches, Loa2 co. spring
onions. per 100 lunches 75a13
DRIED G0ODS-Navy ben -. bush, 24oa21.
FRClTS-New apples, Bit LOAD 50; lemons,
box. 45oa5 90: oranges Califo ,ia box, 25Oas q; d.
Florida, box. 375a5.0o: gra, efrut, box, 225a375;
pineapples. Florida pines. ate, 34oa4oo; straw
berries per box l0al5
LIVE STOCK-veal calves, choice, h. 10al0lz
medium. h., 9k: common. h.. 9a9s: sprirg lambs
best, h., loalolz; fall lambs, h.. 7as; old fat
sheep h., 4a6
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-04-29
COMMITTEE NAMED
TO ENTERTAIN CHIEFS
Isaac Cans win Be in Charge Of the
Entertainment Of the Police
Visitors.

Approximately $500 has been sub
scribed by the merchants of the Dis
trict for the entertainment of the del
egates to the Police Chiefs Conven-
ton. which will convene in this city
on June 9. In addition, George w.
Stuart will furnish the shad and clans
for a bake to be given at Marshall
Hall on June IL.
The families of many Of the dele
gates will accompany them to Wash
ington. They will be cared for by a
committee of Washington women, in
charge Of Mrs. Richard Sylvester. The
exhibition of arms and other equip
ment will be at the Chamber of Com
merce rooms.
Matters relative to the enforcement
of the so-called white slave" law and
of the campaign being waged in mat
tiers affecting sex hygiene Will be dis
cussed. A Bruce Bielaskt, Chief of
the Bureau Of Investigations, Depart
ment of Justice, and Stanley w.
Finch. in charge of the white slave"
prosecutions, are expected to furnish
interesting information on the subject.
The entertainment committee con-
sists Of Isaac Cans, chairman; Joseph
Berberich, Washington Topham, John
Slaven, Thomas Grant, secretary. and
George W. Stuart.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-04-29
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

So 1853 Its IL. L. IA & l5-ALEXANDER. Rebecca
to Harry Bouic $40
4 (7r 18th st 4 EA to r52 Pa ave nw)
So 1858 Its X 4 blk Whitney Close-BALDwIN
| Elizabeth ct vir Harry L Jr to Geo W stose
| SIC trs sl,cCo q
| (Ga ave bet PIX Rd Newton st 4 Of PIX I'd L
So 1915 1t zT-CHIswELL, W Wallace & Harry
| Kite to Britton Browne SO tr 900 60
walter st bet 18th & 18th Sc,
| So 1874 pts Its 1iS N-CROPLEY. Chas 4
Aaron W Weaver to Ellen O'Gradey Kath-
crime Rodiguez 81 y
! Q36 18th nw)
| So 1919 Its 9 & 10 west p 1t u-COLEMAN.
| Christina to Jos NJ Coleman SO
! 15ls sci
So lss north pit 1t Is 1t Is south pt II z-DAyIs.
| Sarah to The Natl Inv % SO to correct deed
| in lib Sr7 fol lss Il
So 5s 1t 2,-DAvIs. Floyd Clarence 1 Cess
ford trs to jeremiah Brosnan $500 q
| (125 I'd sw)
So i53l pit 1t IL blk Is Rosedale Isherwood-FLAN-
NAGAN, Elizabeth to Annie RAWLINGS SDo
| Is Of Seaton W Of 18th mel a
| So 1919 Its 10 l6 & Is blk II Rosedale &
| Ishcrvood-FULKS Thos I ct al admrs of
| Philemon NJ Smith to Wilbur Nash 81, g
18th bet & E. e bet 18th & nth & 10Th bet
E u ne,
| So 2coa Its IS & &c Chevy Chase Grove &c
GORDON. Fulton R ct Cora A to Re
beech Garrett 2.7u6E covenants IS
| On Of Keokuk Of sd nw)
| So s9e 1t a-GRAvES. z Charlton ct ux Roma
C 4 Dorothy G wurdeman to Chas Jacobs
ct m Estelle NJ joint tenants SO g
| C7l6 Ave SCI
So s17 1t 81 18th st Hts-GRUvER. J ct u1
Annie r to Chas Ferry 10 covenants & tr s
(Ga Ave & Allison SITS nw)
| CLARK Mills Est pt 1t s-LAMsoN. Hairy q VIM
E saltH trs to II O Lamscn SIS s.
Chichester pt 1t l described On Morris Rd-same
to sans SIS IS
So los 1t ss-MIDDAUGH 4 SHANNON Inc
to Henry d Hppoh so covenants q
~ - n
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-04-29
MEMBERS DISAGREE ON
VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE
Committee Of Board Of Trade Decides
to Investigate Further Before
Reportnr.

Expressing their belief In the old say
ing. haste makes waste" the members
of the vocational guidance committee of
the Board of Trade. at a meeting held
yesterday afternoon in the rooms of the
Board Of Trade. decided not to commit
definite plan relative to the establishment
Of a vocational guidance bureau. The
matter will be Investigated further.
The members were unanimous in their
belief that some plan should be devised
to give careful consideration to the train
ing and selection of vocations for young
men and women just leaving the public
schools. Who should have the jurisdic-
tion over the bureau and who is best
qualified to advise and place young peo-
pie is what is worrying the committee
A majority of the members seemed to
be in favor of vocational guidance be-
ing made a part of the public school
system of the District. Others thought
the Y. NJ. c. A. would be the best means
for studying and advising young men as
to their life work. Still other members
OF the committee were in favor of the
establishment of vocational guidance bu-
reau by the Board Of Trade.
James F. Oyster stated that 60 per
cent of the school children of the Dis
trict stopped school when they reached
the seventh and eighth grades. or, in
round numbers, about LOO young people
annually left school and sought employ
ment Capt. Oyster was in favor Of the
establishment of vocational educational
school where careful study would be
made of the aptitude of the pupils and
advice given when il came time for them
to choose their life work.
The committee will make a thorough
investigation Of the subject before COM
hitting itself to any definite plan. DIR.
Davidson, superintendent Of the public
schools. has been invited to attend the
next meeting of the committee and to
express his views on the subject.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-04-29
P0sT0FFICE CHANGES MADE.
Mr.. BurIeson increases Salaries and
Accepts ResiGnatfOns.

Changes in the Postoffice Department
were announced yesterday as follows:
Promotions-Wyatt s. Kennon, clerk
from 81 900 to 8, 500: Raymond T. B. Bou-
ton. from 81. 400 to 81 800; Charles E. War
rem and Charles p. Stearns, from 81 200
to 81, 400; Nellie G. Smith and Annie E.
Bourie, from $1,000 to $500. and Saul
Subber and Frank r. Beckley, from 500
to 1000
Resignations-S J. Todd clerk: Will
lam F. McCIeary, postoffice inspector;
Francis E. Goodnow, laborer; George T.
Geyer. clerk; Lee H. Hill, clerk. and
William H. Allen. clerk.
northumberland A. Rowell, clerk,
81 900. postal savings system.
Probationary appointments-Henry c.
Wyman. clerk, at 5000: William G. Hadd,
clerk, at $500; Erwin I. BeardsIey, clerk.
William II. Schepers, clerk. at 800;
Clarence r. Hedlund, clerk, at $500;
Ira p. Dawson, clerk. at $500; Samuel J.
Keegan. clerk. at $500: George D. Fry,
page. at $3.50, and Joseph F. Garland
and Thomas D. Hawkins, postoffice in
spectors, at 81, 500 each.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-04-29
PRESIDENTS N. J. ITINERARY,
VIII Leave 7hursday Afternoon to
Urge Reforms.

The itinerary Of President wilson s
trip to New Jersey, the first time on
record that a Chief Executive ever
campaigned for State bill which has
no relation to the Federal government.
was completed at the White House
yesterday.
The President will leave Washing
ton at 8 o'clock Thursday afternoon.
speaking at Newark and Elizabeth, N.
j., Thursday evening. He will spend
that night at the home Of Col. House.
in East Thirty fifth Street, New York.
returning to Jersey City in time to
confer with Gov. Fielder and Mayor
Wittpen at noon on Friday. He viii
speak in Jersey City Friday night, and
return to Washington on the midnight
train, reaching the White House early
Saturday morning.