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The Washington times., 1913-08-10
SHOOTING STARS ON
SCHEDULE TONIGHT
Unusual Astronomical Events
in August Include Three
Lunar EcIipses.

Low in the Eastern sky tonight. II
the weather is clear, the stargazer can
feast his eyes on that annual stream
Of shooting stars. which are about to
enter the path ot Mother Earth from
the vicinity of the constellation Per
seus. The great stream Of swiftly
moving particles are. said to be frag-
ments Of lost or burned out comets
which entered our solar system years
ago and are now scattered across the
path of the earth in its annual revolu-
ton around the sun. The particles are
consumed by friction, the scientists
say, In their a-minute'
flight
August is unusual in another astro-
nomlcal way. 1t has two moons, the
last of which partly hides the sun and
causes an eclipse: this eclipse, the first
OF three which will occur at an inter-
val Of some weeks apart. however will
be visible only in a section of the arctic
zone.
August 81 this new moon will pass
over the disc of the sun; later on the
morning Of September II, when the
moon has reached a point in the heav-
ems opposite the sun, II will pass into
the earth's shadow and be totally hid
den, and again on September 30 il will
be partly hidden from view. Thus ther.
VIII be no less than three eclipses In
the short interval Of a month
The Washington times., 1913-08-10
BELIEVES DISTRICT
SHOULD HAVE VOTE
Alaskan Delegate Declares
Representation Would Mean
Much to Citizens.

Il feel most emphatically that the bill
designed to grant representation to the
District Of Columbia in the National
Legislature should be passed by Con-
gress without delay" says James Wick
ersham, delegate from Alaska in Con-
gress. Mr.. Wickersham declares II to
be amazing that the District. with near
ly 10000 Inhabitants, has been re-
fused representation In Congress, when
there are at least six States in the
Union with a less population, less
wealth and that pay less taxes. and
have no more reason for representation
than this District OF Columbia; but each
enjoys full representation in the House
as well as In the Senate"
Delegate Wickersham declares that
Alaska has benefited, greatly since It
has been given representation in Con-
gress. Alaska was purchased, he said,
In 1857, but. prior to 1906. when the first
delegate was elected, there had been no
beneficial legislation.
"Since 1906" Mr.. wickersham declares,
there has been a greater material de-
velopment In Alaska than In all the pre-
ceding forty. years. while the people
have obtained the passage OF a bill for
the creation Of an elective territorial
legislature which met for the first time
last March"
No American community ought to be
compelled to exist for so many years
without representation in Congress, Mr..
Wickersham asserts. He cites his own
Territory as an example.
For forty-fve years the people of
Alaska were without any law-makIng
body and were entirely disorganized,
he said. Such a condition created
there a great fish trust, a transporta-
ton trust, and gave the Guggenheims
complete control of copper and mineral
resources. II Alaska had been given a
delegate and an elective territorial leg
islature in 1884. when the courts were
first established there, there never
would have been any Alaskan difficulty.
for the people would have frustrated ali
attempts to monopolize their country
and would have afforded immediate and
proper solution Of all Alaskan questions
which now concern the Union"
Delegate Wickersham expresses the
that the lack of provision for
a vote for the proposed District delegate
In Congress Is more OF benefit than a |
handicap. He has found that his nor
being required to vote has permIttad
him to avoid many Congressional CON
tests, without impairing~ his usefulness
as the representative Off his Territory
The Washington times., 1913-08-10
Plan Annual Cruise.

Immediately. after target practice to
be held in Hampton Roads during next
month. the Atlantic fleet will start for
the proposed cruise Of the Mediterran-
can. Arrangements for the trip will be
made at conferences next week between
Secretary Daniels and Rear Admiral
Badger, commanding the fleet Presi-
dent Wilson will probably be invited
by the department to review the fleet
and witness its departure 1t is Sec
II tary Daniels wish to have the feet
start about October !, in order that Il
might return 10 this country in time
for the Christmas holidays Next
spring, II there is sufficient water in
the canal by that time, the feet will
make a trial trip through the new
waterway.
The Washington times., 1913-08-10
Washington Eagles
Win Second Prize

Washington Eagles are swelling
with pride today over the annouce-
ment that Washington Aerie. No. 125,
made the second best showing in the
parade held in connection with the
national convention of the order in
baltimore last Thursday. prize Of
$500 in gold will be awarded TO Wash
ington Aerie for the part II played in
the parade at special ceremonies TO
be held in Eagles HALL. sixth and Z
streets northwest. next Thursday ev-
eninr at o'clock.
The Washington delegation. num-
tering m0re than 400 members Of the
local aerie. was one of the distinct
features of the Baltimore pageant.
in which more than 5000 Eagles par
tiCipated. Washington Aerie was lead
hy Worthy Chaplain w. f. Evans and
were uniformed in Tuxedo suits and
straw hats.
The Washington times., 1913-08-10
Justice Mckenna Is
Seventy Years Old

Justice Joseph McKenna, Of the Unit
ed stares. Supreme Court. Is receiving
congratulations today on his SEVENTEEN
birthday anniversary. He thus Is elisi-
bic not only to the honor OF being a
.eptuagenarian but under the law to
retirement from the Supreme Bench on
full pay.
Justice McKenna is in excellent
health. however. and it is not believed
likely that be viii take advantage OF
the retirement privilege for some years
at least. With the exception Of Justice
Holmes. iwho Is two years his senior.
Justice McKenna is the Oldest member
OF the Supreme Court
The Washington times., 1913-08-10
Gets Old Place Back.

Thomas II. Vanderford. deputy COL
lector of internal revenue for a North
Carolina district from 1893 to 1898, has
been restored TO the service from which,
II is alleged, he was removed for po-
Htical reasons. The reinstatement Or
der by the President says he is to be
restored to an appropriate position
without reference to the cause of his
separation from the service" Vannder-
ford has a strong testimonial from a
former chief. He is a Democrat and
was appointed. as the date indicates,
during Cleveland's second term.
The Washington times., 1913-08-10
Contributions Still
Coming to Hospital

Contributions toward the $500. 900
fund for a new Emergency Hospital
still continue to arrive at The fund
headquarters. Those who have con-
tributed recently TO the fund are:
Miss Emma Noud 81; B. r. Green,
S5; Miss Bessie ]. Kibbey, Paris,
France, 5000: fire department en-
pleyes. District of Columbia Caddi
uonal), 81; Col. John Jacob Astor
Camp No. s. United Spanish Wa-
Veterans, IS: Young Mems Bible
Class of the A. NJ Z. Church Sunday
school. 80; William W. Dodge. $40:
cash &C." 81: Mrs. EIinor II. Patter-
son. $500: Local Union No. II. Hoist
ing and Portable Engineers, S"5.
Woman's Auxiliary, No. I3, Of Co
lUmbia typographical Union, No. IOl
So: Lee. Sen. Charlie 500. and Nov
Sing tl.65; Mrs. Mabel p Valentine
SIS; DR.. W. N. Sprigg, $40: total s746'
The Washington times., 1913-08-10
Defeated Men Not "Sore."

Seeking to dispel any idea that the de-
feated candidates in the race for ap-
pointment as members of the Board of
District Commissioners are "sore-heads"
A. H. F. Holstein. one Of the defeated
ones, has written President Wilson,
stating in behalf of himself and the
other defeated candidates, that there is
no hard feeling; that their loyalty is as
strong as ever, and that a meeting OF
the unsuccessful ones may be held
shortly. The letter invited the Presi-
dent to attend and make an address.
The Washington times., 1913-08-10
Vanderbilt Stallion
Wins Mclean Trophy

The keenest interest Of the week at
the Greater New York Fair and Exposi-
ton, held at Empire City Park was
aroused last night In the competition for
the challenge cup for stations suitable
to get army horses, offered by Edward
Beale Mclean, the Washington million
aire horseman. s.
The donor of the $500 trophy acted as
one OF the judges. his associates being
M. ware and j. Wesley Allison.
After long deliberation, in which there
was apparently some difference of Of
fetal opinion. Reginald c. vanderbiIt's
chestnut hackney stallion, Tiger Lily.
was called out to receive the blue rib
bor amidst enthusiastic applause from
Mr.. Vanderbilt's friends
The Washington times., 1913-08-10
Government Plant May
Soon Light Washington

A aforementioned and operated
electric system may soon be lighting
the streets and public buildings OF
Washington. in case Congress takes ac-
ton for the utilization of the water
power of Great Falls. Congress hass
already approved the project to the ex-
tent Of creating commission to study
the problem.
This commission has made its report
favorable to- the project, and Colonel
Langftt. engineer officer in charge Of
the Aqueduct, has submitted his esti-
mates as to initial costs. In his annual
report he asks for 100000 with which
to begin the purchase Of property and
preliminary construction:
The Washington times., 1913-08-10
WANTS. BIG HALL IN
DISTRICT ARMORY
Commissioner Siddons Believes
Congress Should Provide
, Convention Place.

Commissioner Frederick L. Siddons
believes that Congress should act favor
ably on the question OF providing an
appropriation for a new District arC1ory,
and that it should provide convention
hall facilities as well as housing the
guardsmen.
The need Of a new District armory
q apparent" said Commissioner Siddons
today. An exorbitant rent is now be-
ing paid to house the District guards
men, and they are not given the quar-
ters they should have.
Il do not know whether the bill
recently introduced in the House by
ries provisions for the kind of 4
building the District needs. / have
not seen that bill and am not fam
:liar with its provisions. But l am
told 1t is practically the same meas
ure which previously has received
favorable action in the senate.
The location provided for in that
bill, the site bounded by B street
Twelfth and Fourteenth streets, is
good one, but l had not given any
thought to loca alton. 1 know that, IL
Congress makes an adequate appro-
priation, proper location will be
It is the idea OF Commissioner Sid
dons that a building should be pro-
vided which might be put to the same
uses as the Fifth Regiment Arrnory at
Baltimore, where the last Democratic
National convention was held.
7 would not want a building Of this
kind to look like a fort" he said 1T
should conform to the classic style Of
architecture which is seen in such a
large number of our public buildings.
But QTi
be carried out and a building provided
that would be useful as a home for the
guard and serve the purpose Of a CO.
liseum where big conventions and gath
erings, might be held.
II believe the business men of Wash
ington should get behind this move
ment for a new District Armory."
The Washington times., 1913-08-10
Declares Maine Prison
Is Barbaric Example

BANGOR. Me-, Aug. N-DecIaring
the Maine State prison at Thoruaston
TO be verftable torture pen and a
horrible example of barbarism, Prison
Inspector Matthew C. Morr!I, in an in
terview today said the institution
should be abolished at once
He recommended that a modern up-to-
date building be erected in some cen
trail spot, with gocd railroad communi-
cation. and with ample farming lands
surrounding II, so that men might be
reformed In a humane and Civilized
manner, rather than be punished by
slow torture.
The Washington times., 1913-08-10
Oklahoma Land Sale.

Announcement is made by Cato Sells.
commissioner of Indian affairs, regard
ing the terms on which $4,000 acres of
land in southeastern Oklahoma will
be sold. Most of the land is timbered
and this will be sold in no greater
amount than $40 acres to any one buyer
Not more than $50 acres OF agricultural
land will be sold to any one person.
Full details regarding the sale may be
obtained from the commissioner OF the
Five Civilized Tribes at Muskogee, Okla
The Washington times., 1913-08-10
Would Instruct Seamen.

Greater schooling in the rudlments OF
education are planned for the sailors
OF Uncle Sam's navy. Next Friday.
Secretary Daniels will go to Newport.
There he will meet the heads OF the va
rious naval training stations and sug-
sest to them the advisabilIty of ex-
tending the present four months course
TO, six months. 1t is proposed to insti-
tute in these training schools the study
OF grammar. arithmetic, spelling, and
geography 1or those whose opportuni-
ties for early education were neglected
The Washington times., 1913-08-10
Diplomatic Examinations.

Setting at rest reports to the ef-
feet that helwould turn over diplomatic
secretaryships in the State Department
to political Job-hunters. Secretary
Bryan has announced that an examIn-
alton for appointment to these places on
clVll service principles will be held here
September p. Applications for permis-
sion, 10 take the examination have come
from Forty candidates. President Will
son Will appoint the examining board.
SuCcesslul candidates will have their
names placed on the eligible list from
which appointments will be made as
vacancies occur. Similar examinations
Tor consular appointments will also be
neld in the near future
The Washington times., 1913-08-10
To Compile Wage Table.

Officers of the International Brother
hood of Steam Firemen will present TO
the Treasury Department a comparative
table of wages paid fremen in Govern
ment buildings and in other public
buildings. Assistant Secretary Sher-
man Allen made a request for this set
Of tables following a plea for an in
crease in wages for the firemen work
ing for the Government. The plea was
made by Timothy Healey, president of
the International Brotherhood. and a
delegation OF twenty associates in the
order.
The Washington times., 1913-08-10
Pennants Awarded.

The torpedo boat destroyer WhippIe
and the Az submarine have been award
ed battle efficiency pennants for YES
sells of their class in recognition of rec
ords made during the year. The Whip
pie was in competition with twenty
eight other vessels of her class. Com
mandatory letters have been sent by the
department to Lieut.. NJ. K. Metcalfe,
commanding the Whipple, and Ensign
Gerard Bradford, commanding the Az.
The Washington times., 1913-08-10
Candidates for Office.

Commander w. J. Terhune, now
commanding the United States ship
Annapolis; Major Henry r. Leonard.
retired. OF The marine corps; and Com
mander Thomas Washington. command
ing the United States ship Charleston,
are being prominently mentloP for the
position OF judge advocate general Of
the rayy. The place Will be made va
cant soon by the detachment from shore
duty of Capt. Robert l. Russell. Cap
tain Russell Will take command of the
battleship South Carolina
The Washington times., 1913-08-10
Capital Man Figures
In Double Weddinu

Gregory Tierney, son OF Mr.. and Mrs
William H. Tierney. and a machinist in
the Washington Navy Yard, figured in
a double wedding. in Baltimore yester-
day, according 70 announcement re-
ceived here today. Tierney was mar
RED TO Miss LUcie Hayden. daughter
OF Philip NJ. Hayden. of a37 North
Stricker street. Baltimore. while his
cousin, William ]. Tierney. took as his
BRIDE at the same time her sister Miss
Jeannette Hayden. The ceremony was
performed at St Plus Catholic Church.
The Washington times., 1913-08-10
Will Fight White plague

Children in Cuba suffering the ra-
wages OF tuberculosis will be given the
beneht OF treatment in Government san
ltarlums under a decree which has beea
signed by President Menocal. The
president Of the republic is now pre-
pariEg TO take the first vacation he has
mad since he took over the reins OF gov
erhment He will visit towns on the
east coast in his prtvate Yacht. Mariana.
The Washington times., 1913-08-10
Textbook Latin Spoken
In Secret Conversation

BRETON WOODS, y. H. Aug. 10
The Mount Washington hotel boasts a
new foreign" colony. The colonists are
good Americans, but the language they
talk when they wish to be secretive is
nothing more or less than text book
Latin adapted TO modern usage by a
few American additions.
Mrs. Chisholm Beach and Mrs. Paul
Harwood. with Gerry Bement, Mrs. Be-
ment. Mrs. Charles Henry Hart of Phil
adelpH>S and others, have taken up the
new slang"
The Washington times., 1913-08-10
Rebels Still Dangerous.

Anxiety regarding the Chinese upris-
ing is beginning to return again. fol-
lowing announcement in State Depart
ment advices that the city OF Chung
king, Szechuan, has Joined the rebel
movement, and the government is un-
willing to depend on the troops of
ChingkIang and Nanking, which have
resumed their allegiance. Rebels are
still holding the forts at Woosung and
have repulsed repeated attacks. Re-en-
forcements are being rushed TO the at
tacking troops.
The Washington times., 1913-08-10
New Argentine Legation.

Plans for the appropriation Of $4,000
for a new building in this city for the
legation were approved by the
Senate committee of Argentine yester-
day, according to dispatches from
Buenos Aires. Such action by the COM
mittee almost guarantees the erection
of the new structure. which will be a
handsome addition TO the legation and
embassies in the National Capital.
The Washington times., 1913-08-10
Presidential Appointments.

Young men who are immediate rela-
tives of army and navy officers will
have an opportunity to enter West
mt - Annapolis next year. Presi-
dent Wilson has been notified that ne
has an opportunity to fill nine vacancies
at the Military Academy and ten at the
naval school. Thirty-six candidates
have been designated for the vacancies
AT West Point. There are about thirty
for the Annapolis vacancies.
Competitive examinations will be held
to Ali the vacancies in both academies.
The Washington times., 1913-08-10
Friedman Patient Dead.

PROVIDENCE. August 1o-Mrs, Lor-
ing +. Hersey. wife OF the secretary OF
the BARRIERS Union. who was treated
by DR.. Friedman at the Wallum Lake
sanitariun. April 9. for pulmonary tu-
She is the seventh patient Of DR.. Fried
mann 10 succumb here In the past two
months. 9
The Washington times., 1913-08-10
Will Test Alaskan Coal

promising n saving of hundreds OF
thousands Of dollars q year to the Amer
lean navy. Alaskan coal is to be given
a thorough test within the next few
Gays by the armOred cruiser Maryland.
IL me tests show that the coal is OF
suihCieht stcaming quality for navy use.
the department will no longer have to
Sthd large shipments of coal around
Cape Horn to supply the vessels on duty
III the Pacific.
The Washington times., 1913-08-10

Now Is the Time to Get Rid of These
Ugly Spots.

There's no longer the slightest need
of feeling ashamed of your freckles, As
the prescription othine-double strength
is guaranteed to remove these homely
spots.
Simply get an ounce OF othine-double
strength-from your druggist, and ap-
ply a little OF 1t night and morning and
you should see that even the worst
freckles have begun to disappear, while
the lighter ones have vanished entire
ly. II is seldom that more than all
ounce is needed to completely clear the
skin and gain beautiful clear COM
pleXion.
Be sure to ask for the double strength
othine as this Is sold under guarantee
Of money back II It fails to remove
freckles.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1913-08-10
Board of Inquiry to
Investigate Grounding

NEWPORT. r. l.. Aug IO.-A board
Of inquiry has been ordered for next
week to investigate the grounding OF
the torpedo boat destroyer Henley. dur
ing the maneuvers of Fishers Island.
in Narragansett Bay, Thursday night
The board will determine IL Lieuten-
ant Littlefeld took all proper precau-
ions.
The Washington times., 1913-08-10
SCorned Jury; In Jail.

CLEVELAND. Aug. IO.-Jacob Rapp,
a baker is in jail because he. figured
ths necessity OF baking forty loaves Of
bread to be greater than serving as
juror 10 Judge CulIs court.
The Washington times., 1913-08-10
Insane Hospital Record.

Three thousand and forty persons are
connected with the Government Hospital
for the Insane at the present time. this
being the largest number in the his
tory of the institution. or these 2,23S
are men and S02 are women.
The Washington times., 1913-08-10
Legislative News In Brief

fine of s1.0oO. This was set forth in an
executive order signed by President
Wilson as atstep thought necessary in
guarding the defenses of the canal.
The Washington times., 1913-08-10
Ban on Canal Flights.

Any aviator who flies across the Pam
anna Canal Zone will be guilty of a
uisdemeanor and viii be subject to q
The Washington times., 1913-08-10
Bordered Carpet Rugs
. About 500 Rugs of this class are offered
in this sale, many of them at
One-Third Off

the regular prices. They are made in our
own shops from remnants of rolls left over
from the seasons buSiness-and each one is
distinct bargain. In several grades of Will
TONS Velvets Tapestries, Body Brussels, and
Administers: There is decided advantage in
getting first choice of these rugs.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-04-11

chairman, A. z. Adkins, A s. Wells
W. HI. Malone, Jr., F. L. Stringer.
Legislative Expenses-Senators J. B
johnson, chairman; w. NJ. Igou, r. A
4 McGeachy, T. F. Hines, J. Z. Calkins
Agriculture and MISREPRESENTATION:
]. p. Wall, chairman, L. w. Zim, w
HI. FL. Mcleod, c. T. Culpepper, S. p
Roddenberry.
Public NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. H H. Nc
Creary, chairman. L. w. Zim, A. S
Wells, G. T. CuIpepper. F. p Cone.
Engrossed Bills-Senators A. J. Nc
Clellan, chairman, J. B. Conrad, J. S
Bitch, L. w. zim. w. H. H. Mcleod
Enrolled Bills-Senators S. P. Rod
denberry, chairman, B. A. Lindsey, r
A. Mecca hy, j. P. Wall, Max NJ
Brown.
Pensions-Senators w. H H Nc
Leod, chairman, J. S. Britch, John c.
LEngle, B. A. Lindsey, H. H. Nc
Creary.
Executive Communications-Se
]. e. Calkins, chairman John P. Stokes
Y. l.. Watson, F. p Cone, w. F. Hines
Max NJ. Brown, w. H. Malone
Game and Observation-Disclosures r
/ Roddenberry, chairman; J. S. Bitch,
B. A. Lindsey, F. NJ. Cooper, Y. L,
| Watson.
| Organized Labor-Senators L. w.
zim, chairman, John p. Stokes, W. F.
Hines, A. e. Donegan, F. NJ. Cooper.
Appropriations Senators A S.
Wells, chairman, ID. A. Finlayson, H.
III. McCreary, c. E. Davis, w. H. H.
Mcleod.
Commerce and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
John p. Stokes. chairman John c.
LEngle, J. Il. Calkins, W. H. Malone,
J. n. Wilson
Claims-Senators z. l.. Carney,
chairman, f. l.. Stringer, c. T. Culpep-
per, Fl. H. McCreary, John p. Stokes.
Corporations-Sena j. Fl. Wilson
chairman. Max NJ. Brown, F. NJ. Coop
er, w. Fl. Malone, Jr., r. A. McGeachy
Public Roads and Highways-Sena-
tors W. M. Igou, chairman, d. A. Fin
1ayson. A. y. Adkins, F. L. Stringer,
C. f. Davis.
Prisons and Convicts-Senators B.
A. Lindsey, chairman, f. p Cone. Y.
son, j. B. Conrad, John P. Wall
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. G. #. Culpepper,
chairman. E. L. Carney. ]. n. Wilson,
w. NJ. Igou, F. l.. Stringer.
Rules and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES D. A.
Ffnlayson, chairman, J. E. Calkins. F.
NJ. Hudson, w. r. Hines, F. P. Gone.
Public Lands and Drainage-Sena-
tors A. E. Donegan, chairman, j. B.
Conrad. Max NJ. Brown, W. NJ. Igou.
Privileges and Elections-Senators
r. A. McGeachy, chairman, J. P. Wall,
]. S. Bitch, S. P. Roddenberry, A. J.
Mcclellan
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. F. NJ. Cooper.
chairman, j. B. Johnson, A. e. Adkins,
A. E. Donegan, A. j. Mcclellan.
Public Health-SenatoAs w. II. Ma
lone. Jr., chairman, B. A. Lindsey, John
c. L'Engle, c. T. CuIpepper, F. NJ. Hud-
son.
COMPREHENSIVE ]. s. Bitch.
chairman, j. N. Wilson, E. L. Carney,
L. w. Zin, A. S. Wells
Mining and Mineral Resources-Sen-
ators F. L. Stringer. chairman, e. L.
Carney, II. III. McCreary, A. z. Adkins,
r. A. McGeachy.
Capital State Buildings and Grounds
Senators d. A. F1nlayson. chairman,
A. S. Wells, John C. EEngle, F. NJ.
Hudson, G. E. Davis.