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The Washington herald., 1913-02-25
|SHEEPSKlNS HANDED
TOG. v. j. STUDENTS
President Stockton Bestows Degrees
Upon Candidates Presented BY
Varisus Departments.
GRADUATES FRIENDS APPLAUD

With the hearty well wishes of their
parents and friends and carrying their
coveted sheepskins, evidences Of their
proficiency and the reward of four years
study, number of candidates were con-
ferred degrees yesterday by the George
Washington University at the winter
convocation Of the faculty, in the col
lege chapel at BOB G Street Northwest
Rear Admiral Stockton. U. S. N, re-
tired, president OF the university, be-
slowed the degrees upon the candidates
presented by the dean of the various de-
partments and colleges.
The degree of doctor of philosophy was
conferred upin DIR. Marcus Ward Lyon.
jr. His thesis, ''Treeshrews: An account
OF the mammalian family tupaiidae."
was passed favorably upon by COM
mittee of Judges
On the recommendation of the faculty
the degree of bachelor of arts was con-
ferred upon Gertrude Richardson Grig-
ham. Francis Edward Carter. John Pa
ton Fleming. Joseph Fels Ritt and Ellis
worth Warner.
The degree of bachelor Of science was
conferred upon Halsey Dupwoody and
Waldo Lasalle Schmitt. Owing to the
enforced absence of both Mr.. Dunwoody
and Mr.. Schmitt the degrees were con-
ferred ''in absentia.'
Dean Veditz. of the college of political
sciences, presented for graduation one
candidate, John Joseph Lenney. who re-
ceived the degree OF bachelor of arts.
There were ten candidates for the de-
gree of bachelor OF laws and one candi-
date for the degree of bachelor OF Law,
presented by Dean Gregory, OF the de-
partment of law, as follows:
Bachelor of laws. Charles W. Gerard.
Leon Clifton Guptill. Charles Taft Hsw-
ley, Arthur John Kause. r. ID. Lille.
James Ballard Moore, Roy Lyman Neu-
Lester LleweIlyn Schnare. Paul
James Shaw, Lloyd Hall Sutton with
Distinction.
Bachelor of law, Max Warburton Da-
Wis
The candidates for the higher degrees
in arts and sciences were presented by
Dean Munroe of the school of graduate
studies. The degree Of master of science
was conferred upon Luther Welsh and
Theodore Stark Wilkinson, jr.. both grad
yates of the Naval Academy. who have
pursued their studies at George Washing
ton University for the past TWO years.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-25
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TODAY

Steamer Charles Manchester leaves from foot of
Seventh Street Southwest for Mount Vernon. home
and tomb Of Washington. daily, except Sunday, at
10 4. and li5 y m. --s
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company s
steamers from foot Of Seventh Street for Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk daily at 6.45 y. m.
Cars from Fifteenth Street and New York Avenue
every quarter hour for main entrance Zoo Isrk and
Chevy Chase.
To Great Falls-Wsshington and Old Dominion
Railroad cars every few minutes from Thirty-sixth
and NJ Streets
To Mount vemoa-washingtou- Virginia Railway
cars every hour on the hour from 10 q. m to D. m,
last car. Station. Twelfth Street and Pennsyvanis
Avenue.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-25
ANAC0STIA MASONs MEET.
Chapter Directed by New Omcers
Gives Degree Work.

Anacostia Chapter. No. l.. Royal
Arch Masons, met last night in the
local Masonic Hall. at which time the
recently elected officers began their
new year and conducted the first meet
ing since their installation. Wilbur
II. Lawrence will preside over these
meetings during the coming year as
high priest of the order. Petitions
were considered and degree work ac-
complished. At the close Of the busi-
ness the members enjoyed a social.
Members of Mineola Tribe, No. II,
Improved Order of Red Men. of Ana
costa. went in a body last evening to
witness the installation of the officers
of the Great Council of the District
at the meeting held in Society Temple.
A meeting of the new athletic asso-
citation OF Emmanuel Episcopal Church
was held last evening, and the new
apparatus. which has just been in
stalled, was tested. A basketball out
fit has been put in place. and a team
has been organized.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-25
VETERANS TO GIVE
BANQUET THURSDAY
"Lame Duek".War Consressmen will
. Be Honored at Feast at
the Repubiaue.

The Department Of the District. United
Spanish War Veterans, will give ban
quet at the Cafe Republique Thursday
evening. in honor OF the Spanish War
Veterans now serving in Congress. who
will retire with the close of the present
Congress.
The guests Of honor will be Repre-
senatives Butler Ames of Massachusetts,
Thomas S. Crago of Pennsylvania,
George Curry of New Mexico. Paul How
land of Ohio. George A. Loud of Michi-
gan. and John O. Tiison of Connecticut.
Fifty members of the Senate and House
have been invited.
The general committee in charge OF the
banquet consists of Department Com
mander Jere A. Costello. chairman; J.
Lyon King. senior vice chairman; II.
c. Wilson. junior vice comma nder; Will
lam Dowling. chaplain: F. III. Morhart,
surgeon: John Lewis Smith. Judge ad-
rocate; A. Z. Smith, marshal: John Cas-
sidy, inspector; Camp Commanders How
ard V. Peter. of Miles Camp: John A.
Gallagher. of Harden Camp; II. V. Shurt-
leff. of Petit Camp; Thomas 4. Green.
OF Lawton Camp: Frank McCarron, OF
Astor Camp: John F. Mahoney, of
Dewey Camp: Joseph II. Morton. of
Urell Camp: f. Marion Wynkoop. Sec
retary-treasurer Of the committee.
Invitations committee: H. &. Wilson,
chairman: Richard l.. Lamb. Gustave F..
Rausch, John Lewis Smith. G. Leyburn
shorey. John F. Mahoney f. Marion
Wynkoop.
Reception committee: Jere A. Cos
tello. chairman: Frederic 5. Hodgson, s.
Clifford Cox. John Lewis Smith. Gen.
George II. Hsrries. J. Walter Mitchell.
Edward Cogan. Samuel G. Mawson. Gus
tave +. Rausch. Daniel V. Chisholm.
James 2. Greeley. and James f. May
nard
Printing and programme cimmittee: J.
LiGon King. chairman; Sheridan Ferree,
Richard l.. Lamb, G. F.. Monninger.
Arrangements committee: William
Dowling, chairman; John L. Smith, and
E. Marion Wynkoop.
programme of music and speaking
has been arranged, and the following
public men will respond to toasts:
Senator Albert b. rail-. Representatives
Butler Ames. Thomas S. Crago. George
Curry, l.. c. Dyer, Paul Rowland
George A Loud. John Q. Tilson. Will
lam +. Murray, Col. Oscar T Taylor.
Commander-in-chIefo OF the United Span
ish War Veterans: Col. John Lewis Smith.
Col. J. n. Bloodgood. department COM
mander of the G. 4. r, and Hon. T. w
Brahany. assistant secretary to the
President.
Preparations have been made to ac-
commodate $50 guests and comrades.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-25

Inaugural yisitoFs VIII PraIse Your
Table II Meinberg's 'Top-Noch" Bread
Is always served. Order at any grocer's.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-25
CAPITOL GROUNDS AWARD.
Justice Wright CONFIRMS Condemn ma.
tiOn of Property.

Justice Wright yesterday confirmed
the award of the commission of ap-
praisers in the ten squares surrounding
the Union Station Plaza. which are to
be incorporated in an extension Of the
Capitol grounds. The ward of the
commission. filed last month fixed the
value Of the property at S3,2o5,000.
The order signed yesterday condemns
the property to the use of the United
States, ito take, hold. and enjoy in fee
simple forever" Yesterdays action
Of the court was based on an applica-
tion of Reeves T. Strickland. special
Assistant Attorney General. who stated
that the commission appointed by Con-
gress. comprising the late Vice Presi-
dent Sherman. Joseph G.. Cannon. for
mer Speaker of the House. and Elliott
Woods. Superintendent of the Capitol
Grounds, had requested that the ver-
dict of the appraisers be confirmed
finally.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-25

Jane Fernley In sIn q Wemsa's Pow
and The Snake Charmer'' Great
s-reel sensation. To-day Virginia Theater.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-25
DR.. II. 4. Kelly to Speak.

DR.. Howard A. Kelly. of Johns Hop
kins University. will speak tomorrow
evening in the First Congregational
Church. under auspices of the depart
ment of health and heredity of the w.
c. 7. L. his subject being The
Church and the Public at Large in So
cial Service" There will be special
music. and no admission will be
charged. Mrs. Guy Ellis and Mrs.
Thatcher also will speak
The Washington herald., 1913-02-25
Lecture on Poultry Scheduled.

Illustrated lecture on poultry culture
will be given by \. r. Lee at the Y. NJ.
c. A. this evening, under the auspices of
the Greater Washington Poultry and Pig
con Club. This club will hold its next
meeting Friday night at the Chamber OF
Commerce
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-12-02
GRAFTON

GRAFTON, N. D., Dec. ,2.-Mr. and
Mrs. Walter Mcdonald returned last
thursday evening to their home in
bismarck, having spent THANKSGIVING
mere with friends and relatives.
Judge Shepherd spent Friday and
saturday Of last week visiting with
friends in Grand Forks.
Mrs. A.. NJ. O'Connor was down
from st. Thomas last Friday and Wis
tied with friends.
Mrs. John Pratt Of Winnipeg spent
several days here as the guest Of Mrs.
|C. q. Jackson.
Mr.. and Mrs. q. w. .Foogman re-
turned Sunday evening from Hills
boro, where theyskent' last Wednes-
gay to visit with Mrs Foogman's
Mi: and Mrs. VI Knatvold left
Saturday morning for Albert Lea,
daughter, Mrs. n ii. sprague, Tor
Vernon spragus returned Saturday
evening to the university, having
spent Thanksgiving With his parents.
During this vacation he had as his
guest Louie Tellner Of Jamestown,
who Is a fraternity brother.
Cards were received Wednesday ev.
ening announcing the marriage of
Miss Elizabeth Eggers. daughter of
Mr.. and MIS-. H. B. Eggers, Sr., to, f..
b. Carter of. Cleveland, Okla. The
ceremony war sol6tnnized at the home
Of the brides parents Wednesday
morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. C. E. stin-
son oficfating. only the immediate
Carter left on the. morning train for
Minneapolis, Chicago and st. Louis,
where they will visit before going to
their home In Cleveland. Miss Egg
gers. though she has only been here
q few years, had q large circle of
friends who will miss her but she gar
ries with her their best wishes for
a happy life.
w. J.. Claire left saturday morning
o Rugby: having spent several day.
remain till after the holidays at the
parental home.
c. F. Eggers left last Wednesday
morning for st. LOUIS where he will
spend several months with relatives
Miss Ruby Olson spent Friday and
Saturday at Pembina.
The Gagnon orchestra played for q
dance at Pembina ON Friday evening.
The funeral OF Arne Oihus Of Nash
was held on Saturday afternoon from
the United Lutheran church. Mr..
oihus died early Thanksgiving morn.
Ing after having been Ill since spring.
Miss Augusta Newlander went ia
Fargo Wedensday evening to spend
the Thanksgiving holidays.
Miss Winifred Trotter went to o..
nabrock last Wednesday evening and
remained till Sunday with her parents
Miss Kate JOHNSON, who teaches
in the Rugby pablo schools. spent
several days at her home last week.
Miss Rosemary Nulloy returned
Wednesday evening from Hensel
where she was bridesmaid At the wed.
laney.
Mrs. C. L. Prince spent Thanksgiv.
ire day In Grand Forks, the guest
Of Mrs r. A. Sprague. .
MRS. j.. ID. Phelps returned Satur-
day evening to her home in Mimic
having spent several days here with
Mrs. H..W. Phelps.-.r
! MIR. and Mrs. John Larson went to
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-12-02
LOTTERY plan
LAID TO firm
Officials of Securities Com
pany Arrested in Virginia
Resist Extraction.
A MANY FAILED
TO REALIZE CASH
invested in Shares and Were Compel.
cd to Method OF Drawing for Turns
on Loans Mt Five Per Cent, Which
Were Promised by the Company.

Fargo, N. D., Dec. 2.-The arrest OF
the president and secretary Of the
Capital Securities company of Nor
folk, Va, as a result Of indictments
before the grand jury here. is report
ed. Charged with using the mails to
defraud, and also with a violation OK
the lottery laws. the officials are re-
sisting being brought here for trial
and demand q hearing in Virginia:
The company al one time had fifty
agents in this state. The plan was to
sell certificates a Sc a month and Q
promise certificate holders loans at S
per cent. After the certificate holders
go in. it is alleged, they had to take
their turns and draw chances; that
the agents got the first few payments
and the chances for loans were
The alleged victims in this
locality were widows and Others VINO
could lily afford to lose their money.
Some are known to have lost their
homes as a result Of their failure TO
secure promised loans from the com
pany after having depended on that
arrangement.
Through a prominent local United
States official. the matter was reported
Ia the postof1ce department in WASH
Ynston and investigated. and one or
two certificate holders have been re.
tnbursed for their original payments,
less interest. The agents who work
ed up the business in this LOCALITY
have left the country.
Certificate holders are numerous IN
Fargo and elsewhere in the state. and
~ is said several hundred thousand
dollars were collected in North Da.
kota,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-12-02
Defendant Bound. Over to
District Court at Hear
ing in Fessenden. ID
REMARKABLE CASE
IS AGAIN
Gives Bond OF $500 and Has Joined
Child Wife At Home of Relatives in
Wells County-Trial Will BIO Held
Beginning January 10.

Fessenden, N. d., Dec. 2.-William
McBain, whose case was sent back
to the starting point by the state par
don board after the defendant was in
the state penitentiary under q years
sentence, must stand trial in the dis.
trict court on the charge lodged
against him by VIM. Blake, juvenile
officer for the Fifth judicial district.
McBain was given q preliminary
hearing here yesterday before the
county judge. and, he was bound over
to the district court under $500 bonds.
Bonds were furnished Immediately,
and McBain has gone to the homo Of
relatives near this city, Joining his
child wife. Margaret Walker, of
Loverna, Sask.
The trial of McBain will take place
lin the district court at the term which
will open January 10.
Case Remarkable.
Proceedings in this al have been
the most remarkable w pursued in
any case in the history of the state.
McBain, pleading guilty in district
court, had been lodged in the peni-
Tertiary before friends came to his
rescue, and such a wave of sympathy
| resulted from publication Of the boys
story, that all presidents were broken
and the case sent back to its original
starting place. in Justice court.
McBain and his child wife. for
whom 1t is alleged that he performed
the acts that resulted in his recent
imprisonment, are living with rela-
tives here, and will remain until the
trial takes place..
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-12-02
KENNARE POLICE
HAVE BUSY TIME
Epidemic Of Bootlegging in
City Has Caused Much
Trouble for Officials.

Kenmare.N. D.. Dec. 2.-Kenmare'a
police circles have witnessed some
busy times the past week, the force
and police magistrate having been
kept on the lump practically all the
time taking are Of the men who have
trified with the law. The first offend
ers, three local men we're taken on
the charge of drunkenness and dis
Police Magistrate Grifith; they were
let go with fines Of from 81 to IS
and costs. =.
One boouegger, name unknown,
but who says he is Jim Doe, q brother
Of John. was grabbed Saturday. He
had the goods on him and pleaded
Tense, he was turned over to the mer-
cies Of the district court.
D. G. Snyder. another transient.
was picked up loaded to the guards
and is now doing street work.
Two other men not strangers in
Kenmare were arrested on a disorder
ly charge. They were accused Of
street. They pleaded not guilty, but
on the evidence obtained were fined
SO and costs apiece, amounting in
all to over $40 for the two.
An epidemic Of bootleggers ap-
pears to be at the bottom OF the trou-
BILE, as all the offenders were under
the influence Of liquor when the Of
lenses were committed. Persons who
seem to know say that there has been
enough booze Of the b~ootlegging
variety around the past two weeks
to float a ship. II this Is SO the police
have their work cut out for them as
the continuance of such q condition
might lead to some very serious crime.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-12-02
ATTEMPTS LEAP:
CLOTHES CAUGHT
Would-be Suicide Hangs
From Bridge Until Res
cued by the Police.

Fargo. n. D., Dec. a.-Theolors
Amonson leaped from the south
bridge yesterday in an attempt to end
his life. The attempt failed, for his
clothing caught on a projecting pipe
at the side Of the bridge, about fve
feet below the railing, and he hung
there above the water until the police
were notified and removed him from
his %precarious position. He is lodg-
ed in a cell at the police station.
Amonson is supposed t have been
temporarily insane from the effects of
whisky. He talks very coherently in
his cell and admitted that he had been
drinking heavily. He said he did. not
want to kill himself, and hardly knew
why he attempted the leap.
He says he has a mother and BROTH
er in Walcott, and a sister in the
state. He said he had not lost any
money or had any trouble, and there
seems to be no cause for the attempt.
ed suicide except liquor.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-12-02
DEATH NATURAL

Post Mortem Reveals Nothing Sus.
picious in Demise of Dakotan.
Ross, N. D., Dec. Local officials
have been advised that a post NOR
tenn. examination. made at .Altamont,
who died in this city very suddenly
revealed that death was by natural
auses.
It appears that several citizens OF
Altemont. friends of the deceased,
were suspicious at the details sur.
rounding Mohr's death, and they
asked officials Of Altemont to order
Mohr died in a Ross Hospital with.
in an hour or two after coming to the
city from his home at a nearby town
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-12-02
North Dakota Contractors
Expect Active Work in
the State, Next Year.
BIG JOBS
ARR LOOMING UP
Hebron Plant, Being Constructed by
Dinnie Bros. This Winter, Ono of
the Biggest Construction Entcrpris-
es Of the Year. .-s.t.

North Dakota contractors expect
to see the 1914 building season one of
the most active In recent years, and
already preparations are being made
with that object in view. Several big
building jobs have already been an
nounced. and contractors say more
are in store. Good crop conditions
this year. the building up of new
commercial centers, coupled with the
constant increase in the states popu-
lation. are features that will contrib
ute towards making the 1914 season
decidedly active.
the year is being carried out this VIM
ter. being at Hebron, where the Heb
ron Pressed Brick company is con-
structing q big plant. expecting to es-
tablish an industry that will employ
about ESQ men.
Minot's briauetting factory has just
been completed, while the new nor
NAL school buildings there are also
nearing completion, and will be &C.
cupied shortly after New Years.
The Mandan federal building job
has again been delayed as a result of
the action of the postofice depart
struction work. The job probably
will not be commenced till next
spring. Another public building JOB
is the proposed construction OF an
Elks temple in Williston.
Telephone and Electrical.
Telephone and electrical construc-
ton work include the establishment of
a telephone line out Of Mimic, one out
Of Douglas. one on OF Elgin. and one
out Of Stanley. New electrical plants
are proposed at Beach, Tagus. Drake,
LaMoure and Lisbon. Practically all
the electrical installation work will be
done next year.
The campaign for raising a $780, 0O
fund for the construction of a hospi-
tai in Minot is moving ahead rapidly
with every prospect Of early success
That job also will be done next year.
In Grand Forks a committee is con!
sidering the aivisability Of construct
ing a county and city tuberculosis
hospital. Rhame will get two new
hotels next year.
A school district near Napoleon has
just let the contract for a new build
ing; Doyon will let a contract jan
uary 10 for a new school.
Business building construction &C.
tivities include the proposed erection
OF a Commercial club building at
jamestown next spring; the erection
of two stores at Linton.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-12-02
BUILD HOME
| Brick Company at Hebron Erecting
Club House for Their Single

Men.
Hebron. n. D.. Dec. e.-One of the
features Of the extensive building op-
creations now under way at the Heb
ron Fire AMI Pressed Brick company
plant here, will be the home of the
employees.
Senator Ferdinand Leutz, who for q
long time has seen the need for suit
able living quarters, grow nor and
more a problem. is sponsor for the
new project. The company is erect
ing a three story and basement build
ing which will be practically a club
for the single men among the en-
ployes at the plant.
It is strictly modern in every way
and will accommodate about 100 men.
Dinnfe Bros. OF Grand Forks AVE
a largs force Of men at work now and
they are taking advantage of the fine
weather to rush work as far as posse
BILE before the snow comes. Six build-
ings are under course of construction.
The brick plant has more order
on hand now than ever before in its
existence. The proprietors are anxi-
GUS to have the work on the new
buildings completed as soon as posi-
BILE in order to allow the installation
Of modern machinery. which will IA
ciNtate the manufacture of their pro-
It Is believed that within six
months at least ESQ men will be en-
Moved at the brick yard.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-12-02
Nash last Wednesday to attend the

Nash last Wednesday to attend the
Harry Hitchcock Of Crookston viz.
tied with friends here on Saturday.
Father Sevigny Of st. Thomas spent
thanksgiving day In the city with
Father Turcotte.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Courtney and lit
tie daughter came up from Grand
Forks Wednesday evening and re-
manned till Friday as the guests of
Mrs. q. W. Mcintyre at the Merchants.
Misses Leotta Hostetter, Lois Tombs,
and Helen Stewart were home from
the university for Thanksgiving.
DR.. and Mrs. T. d. Traveller and
family spent last Thursday at Forest
River with relatives.
Misses Stella Tallack Of Osnabrock
and JUNE Tallack Of Auburn spent
several days last week at home with
their parents.
H. Pepper Of Drayton was q busi-
ness visitor in town on Saturday.
Mrs. McMurtie was down from Cry
stal Saturday visiting friends.
The wedding of Miss Helen Louise
Hal. daughter Of MIR. and Mrs. James
Hall, and Francis Raymond Lally was
solemnixed at 8 o'clock Thanksgiving
morning in st. John the Evangelist
church. Rev. Father Turcotte, ofaciat-
ed and low q was read. The bridal
couple were attended by Miss Theresa
Hall. a sister Of the bride, and Frank
Foley Of Minneapolis. A wedding din
ner was served at IL o'clock at the
home Of the bride to the members Of
the families and relatives. In the aft
ernoon from 3 to s, an informal re-
|ception was held at the Hall home, q
large number of friends taking this OPP
p%ortunity to offer their congratula-
|tions.. Receiving with the bridal cou-
pie were Mr.. and Mrs. J.. E. Hall
and J. r. Lally, father Of the groom.
The bride was gowned in gray crepe de
meteor. In the dining Miss Farr
and Mrs. w. J. Cryderman presided
over the frappe bowls, and Mesdames
Hatfield and Kelly assisted. in serv-
ing.
:. Mr.. and Mrs. F. r. Lally left on the
evening train for Minneapolis where
they will make their home at 2121 Ce-
dar avenu south . The brides travel
ing suit was Of taupe gray with access
series to match.
The out Of town guests at the we'd
ding were Mr.. ana Mrs. w. ]. Glare
and daughter Of Rugby, Miss Leslie
Hall Of New Rockford, Mrs. T.. H.
Tharalson of Bismarck, J. R. Lally
and George Lal!y Of Minneapolis and
CTdNh COlSy VI NlAlAlo1pOAlS
MI. and Mrs. Karl Smith returned
Sunday evening from Pingree, N. D.,
where they spent Thanksgiving with
relatives.
MI. and Mrs. j. E. Gray returned
Thursday morning from Minneapolis.
where they were called by the death
Of Mrs. Gray's brother.
Mrs. Robert Klostermann and
daughter. Freda. and Mrs. John Mill
er will entettain the Mite society this
evening at the Klostermann home.
Charles and Ray hoffman and Grant
Mcdonald returned Sunday to the uni
versity, having visited here with their
parents.
F.. A. WEIGH spent last week al
Drayton, selling a carload Of Holstein
cattle.