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The Washington times., 1913-12-01
DECLARES SOUTHERN
WOMEN WANT VOTE
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of the proposed new constitution, but
as the morning wore on the supporters
Of the change gained strength. and
when adjournment was taken, shortly
afternoon, it was generally predicted
that when the matter is put to a vote
tomorrow it will carry by a substantial
majority.
The principle issue involved is let
ting down the bars" to small suffrage
organizations throughout the country,
which the new document will do to a
large extent The meeting this morning
was onIy that of the executive COM
lnittee of the association, which COM
prises about 100 of the leading suffra-
isists of the nCited State, including the
officers of the association and the pres
idents of the various State organiZa-
lions, but all the delegates were al
lowed on the floor and most of them
took part in tho discussion.
DR.. Anna Howard Shaw, president of
the National Association, was too ex-
hausted by the strenuous meeting at
the Columbia Theater yesterday after
noon to preside this morning, so Miss
Jane Adams. the vice president, called
the meeting to order, and occupied the
chair during the first session. Later in
the morning DR.. Shaw arrived at the
hall. but did not go on the platform.
Assumes Financial Control.
Under the present constitution, the
State associations and other suffrage
organizations of not less than 800 men,
Ders may join the national body by
paying per capita tax. The new con-
stitution would allow any suffrage or
Sanization of 80 or more certified men,
bers TO become an affiliated member OF
the association. Such an organization
shall pay 10 cents per member to the
association, but it must also submit an
annual budget 10 the national treas
urers and whenever its total member
shin dues payable shall amount 10 less
than per cent of its total expendi-
lures, IL must increase its payment &c
that proportion. In other words, al
affiliated organizations must pay into
The national treasury at least per cent
of all moneys expended.
Among the late arrivals at the morn
ing session were Mrs. o. II. p. Belmon
and Mrs IDez Milholland Boissevain
both of whom are members of the New
York delegation. They entered Will
Mrs, Mary w. bennett was discussing
the new constitution, and took seat
with the other women from the Enpir
State.
The Washington times., 1913-12-01
Capt. Bane in Chattanooga.

Word was received at the office Of
Col. W. C. Langfitt, engineer officer
in charge of the District. that Cap
tain Bane. his former assistant. had ar
rived at Chattanooga to take charge
of army engineering projects there.
Lieut.. L. H. Watkins. who will sue.
ceed Captain Bane in the engineers Of
flee here. will take up his duties next
week.
The Washington times., 1913-12-01
Town Celebrates Birth Of Boy.

CONCRETE. Col. Dec. This town
is paying homage to the first baby boy
born here in four years. Concrete citi-
zens had concluded that there was some
weird agency which had decreed that all
the children here should be girls. but
the spell was broken when the stork
visited the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Sarcono.
The Washington times., 1913-12-01

ceeded by the Rev. willard G. Daven-
port, who founded the church. but who
recently has been rector emeritus of
Emanuel Episcopal Church in Ana
costa.
War between the English speaking
nations of the world is now practically
impossible, In the opinion of James L.
Peace Society. who addressed the con-
gregation of the Mt. Pleasant Congre-
gational Church last night.
The Rev. James M. DePue, former
pastor Of the Arlington Presbyterian
trial today. before the Washington
Presbytery. in connection with the pro-
priety of certain financial operations.
r,. ,.xu,., ..m,-moSt,,x ul.,,.x,
of Rathbone-superior Lodge. No: q,
knights Of Pythias, will be held Friday
at oclookss In compliance with q re-
quest made by Century Lodge, No. 80.
RathbonesSuperior will confer the rank
of knight for them. -
The stated convocation. of Lafayette
Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, Will lie
held at 7:30 o'clock tomorrow cye1in.y.
when the mark masters degree will be
conferred.
George w. Adams will read . paPer
chronicling the events of the year at
the regular monthly meeting OF the AS
sociation of Oldest Inhabitants. at the
Union Engine House, Nineteenth and H
streets northwest, Wednesday evening
at 7:3O o. clock.
i An alumni association OF the Phi
Beta Kappa fraternity will be formed
at a meeting at the University Club
next Saturday evening at $50 o'clock
Prof E. A. Grosvenor, president of the
United Chapters, will deliver an ad-
dress, William Taylor Thorn, of Wash
4 ington and Lee, heads the organization
committee.
The Rev. l.. Z. Purdum, assistant
pastor of the First Congregational
Church, preached on American
brotherhood" at the annual Thanks
| giving service Of the Order of United
| American Mechanics at that church
last night Several hundred members
| of the order attended.
A monument to Patrick H. OCal-
| laghan, sovereign member of the
| order, was unveiled in Mt. Olivet
Cemetery yesterday by Oak Camp.
| No. 4, Woodmen of the World w. G.
Stott, advisory lieutenant, was master
of ceremonies, and Congressman Col
lier Of Mississippi delivered the ad-
dress.
The Washington times., 1913-12-01

Use Poslam first in preference to
anything less dependable for any
rheum, piles, BARRIERS and all other
forms Of itch, and. as well. for clear
ing the skin Of minor blemishes. such
as pimples. rashes, red noses. infianied
skin, etc.
against infection and disease, improves
its color and texture. soothes tender
skin, makes complexions clear.
All druggists sell PoSlam (prfce q
cents) and Poslam Soap price. Is cents).
For free samples. write to the Emer-
gency Laboratories. 80 west 18th street.
New York city.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1913-12-01
WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the Disuict OF Co
luIllSia2GasettIed tonight AID Tuesday,
probably rains tonight p.
For Maryland-C nsettlel tonight and
Tuesday, probably rain hight, light to
moderate east winds. ~
For Virginia-UnsetttsE tonight and
Tuesday, with occasiF al rains; moder-
ate northeast and eg winds
For PennsyIvania-Conti unsettled
weather, with local rains tonight anG
probably Tuesday; warmer tonight /;
moderate east winds.
For Delaware and New Jersey-Un-
settled tonight and Tuesday, probably
occasional rains; moderate, east winds
The temperature today as registered
At the United States Weather Bureau
and AfHeck's-
The Washington times., 1913-12-01
POSLAM HEALS
| The SKIN WITH
SPEED and EASE

As soon as you
put Poslam TO
work for you. by
applying gently to
any diseased part
Of the skin, you
win experience re-
lief from itching,
burning and In
fiammation a n 4
viii feel the skins
surface soothed,
cooled, and COM
forted. You may
note rapid I'm
provement u n I'll ]
the trouble has dr.
appeared.
The Washington times., 1913-12-01
CITY NEWS NOTES
Senator Moses e. Clnpp Of Minne-

Senator Moses e. Clapp Of Minne-
sofa will address a mass meeting at
the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, n
street, near Tenth, tonight. The ad-
dress will be heard by the colore1
ministers. The mass meeting is to
raise funds to clear the church of in,
debtedness.
A bazaar and tea will be given at
the Raleigh Hotel Friday from 8
until 10 o'clock by the Rector's Aid
Society of st. Margaret's Church.
Nominations for president, secre-
tary, and treasurer for the coming
year, made at the last meeting of the
Esperanto Club, willsbe voted upon at
q Meeting tonight in the clubs
quarters at the. Stewart building,
Sixth and D streets northwest
The annual smokef-banquet of the
Interfraternity Association Of George
| Washington University will be held
January Is at University Club. A re-
cent meeting in the Sigma Phi Epsi-
Ion fraternity house also drew up
plans for the interfraternity basket
ball game President Brown of the
athletic association urged the fra
| ternities to support athletics.
According to n report Of the grand
officers, the Independent Order Sons
of Jonadab has increased three-fold
in membership during the past six
months Grand Chief John c. Daley
| has asked for contributions to carry
on the work. John c. Daley Council
| initiated eight candidates last Sat-
| urday.
Through the Russian ambassador to
the United States, the Car has con-
/ ferred upon George Bernard Haske,
one Of the trusted employees of the
Russian embassy for fifteen years. a
| silver medal for long and faithful
| service. The medal Is of silver and is
| engraved with the words of the
| Cars appreciation as well as his por-
trait. A certificate accompanied the
| medal
| A school for the children of noun
| taineer descendants of Revolutionary
ancestors will be established with money
derived by Patriots Memorial Chapter
D. A. R.. from the benefit to be given
| at the Columbia Theater this evening.
The Rev. Charles E. SontaE tOda ,
| surrendered his post as pastor of Esther
Memorial Episcopal Church, in accord
ance with an announcement made by
him some months ago. He will be sue
The Washington times., 1913-12-01

To Care q Cold I'm One Day
FAkG LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets.
Druggists refund money II IL fails TO cure. z.
". GROVES signature 10 on each box. H.
The Washington times., 1913-12-01
AEEIECKtS
TIDE TABLE

TIDE TABLE.
High tide, 1870 a. m. and 10:n p. m.
Low tide 4:3S a m. and 4:50 p. m
SUN TABLE.
Sun rises.........6:57 Sun sets.......4:4l
The Washington times., 1913-12-01

The Rev. Charles E. SontaE tOda y
surrendered his post as pastor of Esther
Memorial Episcopal Church. in accord
ance with an announcement made by
him some months ago. He will be sue
The Washington times., 1913-12-01

A school for the children of mOun-
taineer descendants of Revolutionary
ancestors will be established with money
derived by Patriots Memorial Chapter.
D. A. R., from the benefit to be given
at the Columbia Theater this evening.
The Washington times., 1913-12-01

ceeded by the Rev. Willard G. Daven-
port, who founded the church. but who
recently has been rector emeritus of
Emanuel Episcopal Church in Ana
The Washington times., 1913-12-01

George w. Adams will read q paPer
chronicling the events Of the year at
the regular monthly meeting of the AS
sociation of Oldest Inhabitants, at the
Union Engine House, Nineteenth and H
streets northwest, Wednesday evening
at 7:30 o. clock.
The Washington times., 1913-12-01

The stated c0nvocations of Lafayette
Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, Will lie
held at 7:30 o'clock tomorrow Cys1iny,
when the mark masters degree will be
conferred. d.
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-29
OAK PARK INSTITUTE CLOSES.
interesting EAcrcIsen OF Eleventh An.
nunl commandments

lSpecial to The Times Dispatchl
oak Park Va. May 2S.-The eleventh
annual commencement exercises OF Oak
Park Institute took place or Tne.da,,
evening In the school auditori,m
The program was one of tho best
that the Institution has ever nresented
The pupils entered the auditorium to
an inspiring march played by Miss
Trva Lacy.
Rev, l.. L. Banks made the onenipr
PRAYER after which followed the beaI,.
tiful "Springtime Chorus, nv tbe
Treble Clef Club
''Polonaisc Chopin" was rendered Nv.
Misses Genevieve Groom, Rowena. Lacy.
and Lillian Beadles
mo little comedy. ~ School Day
at Frog Hollow" was presented
"Hark to the Mandoline" was
oharningly sung by Misses Genevieye
Groom and Irvu Lacy
This was succeeded by the duet, Lit
tie Red Riding Hood" by Misses Gene
We've Groom and Lillian Beadles.
One of the prctticst numbers of tho
program was the operetta, "A Day in
Flowerdom,' by the primary depart
ment
Fanfare Mlitairc" was executed by
Misses Betsy B!scoe. Lydia Shelton and
Francis Estes.
'Krainer's "valse" was executed by
Misses Lydia Shelton. Ray Graves and
Alice Jenkins
In Those old swee thearts of Mine"
types OF varying beauty appeared. ac
companied by appropriate music.
Misses Gladys Ford. Lummic Wright
and Isia Bickers played "Galop Mill
,a!ro"
The rainbow drill was truly beau,-
iful Miss Lillian Beadlcs recitcd The
Sweet Girl Graduate" winning much
applause.
The feature of the evening was The
Swallows" as sung by Miss Hattie Tay-
lor
Next was read the Sessions honor
roil' containing the names OF Misses
Lummie Wright. Lillian Beadles Ro-
wena Lacy, Betsy Biscoe, Lydia Shell
ton. Minnie Waugh. Blanche Priest.
Genevicve Groom, Francis Estes. Alice
jenkins. Lucy Whcatiey. Mary Lacy.
Dorothy Argabright. Anna Goodall and
Harry Fry. sydney Goodall Louis Lacy
and Medford GoodGl
Rev w. a Orser. OF Orange. pre-
sented diplomas To the following young
women: Misses Blanche Priest Kate
Lacy. Rowcna Lacy. Lydia shelton. Irva
Lacy. Lillian Beadles. Clifford Blanken-
becker. Minnia Waugh and Fannie
Yowell and Lucy Wheatley.
The beautiful chorus, The Call OF
Summer" closed the enJoyable pro-
gram.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-29
OXFORD COLLEGE FINALS.
Diplomas Conferred on Twenty-three
Members of Graduating Clussca.

Especial to The Times Dispa,ch.l
oxford. y c., May 2S.-On Tuesday
the graduating exercises Of oxford
College were held when the presidents
report of distinction and scholarship
was made and the diplomas were
conferred on the members of the
graduating class This class consists
OF twenty three, nearly double the size
OF tho classes heretofore. One OF these
received diploma as graduate in
piano. Miss Marie Medford who on
Monday gave her graduating recital
Eleven Of the class received diploma s
rs bachelors of art: twelve as bache-
lors of science.
| President Hobgood's parting words
were spoken with deep seriousness. AS
these diplomas were presented by the
president OF the college an interesting
CEREMONY was gone through. Miss
| Breta Cay NOEL. the president OF the
senior class, with appropriate words.
/ transferred her cap and gown to Miss
/ Myrtle Howell, the president of tho
junior class. who responded with APP
propriate words.
! At the conclusion OF the graduating
/ exercises Professor Il. + Sledd. the dis
! tinguished professor of English, OF
| Wake Forest College, delivered the an
nual address before the societies.
! On Tuesday afternoon the commences
ment exercises of oxford College closed
/ with brilliant concert. The piano.
! voice and expression numbers showed
! the care and thoroughness OF the train
! ing.
/ The annual banquet OF the Alumnae
/ Association OF oxford College was held
Monday evening in the dining hall Of
: the college. There were more than
| fifty members present, besides the
members of the senior class the
faculty. who were guests OF the asso-
citation. Mrs Rosa Jones, president Of
the association, acted as toastmaster,
and responded most gracefully to the
address OF welcome by President Hob
good.
Between the courses a musical pro-
gram was given, which was much en-
joyed Mrs. Woodall teacher of eX-
preston, gave several recitaiions. The
following toasts were responded to-:
ITO Our President and Lady Principal.
Mrs Uzzle: ITO the Faculty" Miss An
ME Fonvielle; ITO Our Swecthearts,
Rreta NOEL, ITO the New Woman OF
oxford College" Mrs. Waddell; ITO the
SufTragctte" Miss Cora Ferebee.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-29

auditorium In connection with the
musical recital of Miss L. e. Hackers
pupils. The operatta. '"rhe Awaken
ing OF Spring" was beautiful and we'll
presented.
AT the High School building on
Tuesday morning tho list of dis
tinctions. the reports and the promo
ton cards were given out.
The final exercises were held Tues
day night at the Town Hail I'm the
presence OF II crowd that overtaxed the
seating capacity OF tho house Tho
program consisted OF several choral
selections by tho High School chorus
under he leadership of Miss Hacker:
the senior class history. by Miss Carrie
B0wen; the class prophecy. by Miss
ZINE Meredith. and the commence
sell. president of the Fredericksburg
State Normal School.
superintendent w. B. Valentine then
delivered the diplomas to the ten
graduates. who were Misses Carrie
Bowen. Ellie Meredith. Jessie Smith,
gertrude Turnbull, Vivian Barrow
Mabel Upchurch, Bessie Matthews,
tiessie Clary and Cheslie Meredith and
Mclean Gibbs.
The valedictory was delivered nv
Miss Mabel Cpchurch. who won tho
highest honors.
The exercises were closed nv tho
singing of "Blest BE the Tie That
Dinds. AFTER which Rev j. w. Stiff
PRONOUNCED the beendiction PRINCIPAL
george ID. Rowe presided
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-29
.STORK IS COMING
TO ROXBURGHES
Should Boy Be Born, Title Will
Not Pass to Collateral
Branch.

London MAY 2S-Anticipation of an
heir to the dukcdom of RoNburghe. ten
years after the marriage of Miss May
Goelet OF New York. TO tile present
duke. presents Il problem well as a
! surprise to London's lofty society.
Upon the birth depends the question
| of whether the ancient title and estates
shall be handed down in direct line or
shall go to Lord Alastir Robert lnnes-
ker the brother of the present duke.
Although the relationship between
the two households is very cordial. it
is known that the duke and duchess
are eager that their child shall be Il
boy. so that the title shall be his. 1t is
reported on good authority that a ia
nous gynecologist has received S.
600 fec from the American duchess and
has practically staked his reputa ton
on his declaration that the heir shall
be- male child.
London was pleasantly surprised
when 1T became known that the duchess
was to become mother. The fact that
the distinguished couple had been child
less for ten years had made it seem
certain that Lord lines Ker, or one of
his two splendid sons. would assume
the noble insignia of the Roxburghes.
1t chances that American blood Will
head the famous house in any event
OF birth or death. for Lady Innes- X or
was the charming Anna Breese daugh-
ter of the late w. l.. Breese of New
ork. while the duchess was one Of the
most noted heresses of America.
Lady innes-ker, although facing the
possibility OF her sons loss of n great
name and estate. is quoted as cxpress-
ing the most generous wishes towards
her American sister OF the nobility.
sincerely hope the duchess's baby
! VIII be boy" she said only YESTERDAY
I The fortune OF the duchess can do in :
hnitelN more to keep up the splendor
OF the Roxhurghe estate than our pos
sessions could do"
The lines er family is not by any
doubtedly he heavy one-in fnct II
not in admission-should a little duke
arrive on the wings of the stork.
Mrs Harry Higgins. mother of Lady
Ihnes ker. is one of those deeply inter-
| estcd in the result
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-29
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EXERCISES IN PROGRESS.
Recital Is First Feature OF Franklin
High school Finals.

Special To The Times -DispatchJ
Franklin, Va. May 2s.-The closing
exercises of the Franklin High School
began on Wednesday night with re-
ctal given by the pupils of Miss Wini-
fred r.. Eubank. musical Instructor OF
the school. on Thursday night the
following questions will he debated:
RESOLVED, that the United States
should not allow aliens to hold real
property untl they become naturR-
lied citizens" The debaters are: af-
irmative, i. Powell Eley, Colgate W.
Darden; negative, j. Richard Law
renee, Rodney NJ. Coggins A hand
some silver cup will be awarded to the
winning side.
Glass night will be held on Friday
night. j. Lawrence Eley will deliver
the salutatory address Miss Lena
Campbell, class prophecy, Miss Annie
Mae Ross. class history, Edward f.
"hite. class will and testament, Miss
Virginia Lawrence. valedictory ad-
dress. other members of the class
are NJ. NJ Smith and Miss Sallie b.
Cobb. Professor G. l. II. Johnson Will
present diplomas to the graduating
class after the exercises