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Evening star., 1913-10-05
SEEK ELECTION CHANGE
Board of Trade Members
Would Elect Official Heads by
Direct Ballot.

movement has been started among the
membership of the Washington Board of
Trade to change the constitution of the
organization so as to provide for the elec-
ton OF president and first and second vice
presidents by direct ballot. Under the
present arrangement these officers are
elected by the board Of directors. of which
they must be members. The directors
are elected by the entire membership of
the organization.
Formal notice of the desire of members
to bring about this change in the constitu-
ton has been posted in the Board of
Trade rooms in accordance with a provi-
sion Of the bylaws. 1t is signed by w. J.
kehoe. Frank p. Leetch, Fulton r. Cor
don, Philip T. Hall and John H Magru-
der
In order to bring about the change
In the. manner of electing the presi-
dent and. vice presidents, three sec
tions of the constitution must be
amended. This can only be done at a
meeting of the full membership.
No change In TIE manner of electing
the secretary, treasurer and general
counsel is proposed. These officers are
elected by the directorate within one
week from the annual meeting, which
is held the second Monday after No
vember i. This year the meeting will
be held November 10.
Evening star., 1913-10-05
Compromise Is Reached.
TWO NEW COAL BOATS.
Iiddlesex and Norfolk to Be Names
of Steamers.

The Coastwfse Transportation Com
pany of Boston will shortly add two new
vessels to its fleet of steamers employ
ed in the coal-carrying trade from the
Chesapeake to Boston and other points
in New England. and Middlesex and
Norfolk have been settled upon as the
names for the new craft. The new ves-
sels will both be larger than the steam
ers Coastwise and Transportation. the
pioneer vessels of the fleet and will be
ready for service it is said. early in the
coming year.
Each vessel win carry a cargo of over
1900 tons, and when ready for service
II is thought they will be at once char
tered by one of the coastwise coal
shipping firms. The owners of the new
vessels were formerly owners of a feet
of large schooners that brought ice from
Maine. They were lost one by one, until
now but three or four are afioat. The
lost schooners have been replaced with
modern cargo-carrying steamers. each
OF which has the carrying capacity Of
several schooners.
Evening star., 1913-10-05
POLICE FINES INCREASING
Pension Fund Deficit Expected to Be
Wiped Ont in a Year.

Money paid to the financial clerk of
the Police Court during the month OF
September. all of which Is applied to
the police and firemen's pension fund,
exceeded the receipts for any previous
month since the organization of the
court. The sum Of $11.500 was paid in
fines and forfeitures during this time.
The average for a months receipts
at the court Is about $4,000, but since
the new excise law became effective,
July l last, this amount has been
steadily creeping upward.
deficiency of something more than
$4,000 exists in the pension fund, but.
as was predicted before the new law
went into effect, there probably will
be surplus on hand within a year.
The number of "drunks" arrested is
increasing every month, and a majority
of them either deposit collateral or pay
fines rather than go to the workhouse.
AS the lowest fine is $40. the pension
fund deficiency is being cut down in
regular and increasing amounts.
Evening star., 1913-10-05
SHIPOWNERS ON WAY HERE.
New England Party Returning From
Launching at Newport News.

: The party of New England shipowners
and those interested in shipping who
with their wives and daughters were at
Newport News yesterday to witness the
launching Of the new steamship Lewis
K. 3Thurlow. will return to Boston by Way
OF this city and will arrive here this
morning on the Norfolk and washington
line steamer Those in the party are
Capt. and Mrs Peter H. crowell, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis K. Thurlow. Misses Grace and
Eta Crowell. Capt. Walter M. Erwin.
Mr.. John Tucker, T. ]. Clifford Frank Z.
Perley, Edward Otto, L. c. Thayer and
Harry Hutchinson, all of Boston: Mr. and
Mrs. F.. w. Thurlow OF Cutler, Me-; Mr.
and Mrs. w. B. Hubbard, Rosindale.
Mass; Mr.. and Mrs. Harry g. Deerine.
Bath, Me-: Capt. and Mrs. Z. b. Atwood.
Plymouth. Mass; Mr.. and Mrs. H. B.
Jacobs. Maiden. Mass: Mr.. and Mrs. Mo-
ses Dillon, New York. and Mrs j. w.
Howard, Portland, Me. 4
While several OF the party will leave
here for Boston this afternoon, most of
them will remain here for day or two to
view, the interesting points before return
ing to their home in New England.
Evening star., 1913-10-05
Sales Of Vessel Property.

Sales of'vessel property. recently made.
were recorded in the custom house at
Baltimore in the past week as follows:
Schooner The Josephine 563 tons, from
Clarence q. Smithers. United States mar
shal at Norfolk, to R B. White of Balti-
more. $1,000.
R. 3. White, one-quarter each OF same
to c. c. Paul & Co., Lewis B. Steeltop
and Harrison Z. Beacham; one-eighth TO
Elmer e. Davis, one thirty-second each
to F. p. Murphy and Charles w. Cham
pion and one-sixteenth to w. B. vane.
Sloop Thistle, nine tons, from Frederick
w. Stephens. to James B. Harris, So
Same from James B. Harris b. Edward
Everett Dodson. So.
Sloop Adelaide, from Samuel A. Mills
and others to Martha Sinclair, IS.
Power schooner Slocum Brothers. eight
tons, from Slocum Bros. to William s.
Hoddinott and s. Spry Andrews. each
one-half, $780,
Evening star., 1913-10-05
LEAVES MONEY TO CHARITY.
Will Of William E. Hertford Filed
Today for Probate.

The will of William E. Hertford, dated
August II, 1913, was filed for probate yes
terday. He directs a monthly payment of
$50 each until his estate is exhausted, to
the Sacred Heart Convent of st. Louis.
Mo-; the st. Joseph's Orphan Asylum.
Little Sisters of the Poor, st. Vincent s
Orphan Asylum Of this city and st. An
thony's Home, at Houston. Tex.
Premises 1920 11th street northwest, a
lot in Forest Glen. Nd. and his library
are left to John T. Knott. A brother. Jo-
.seph r. Hertford. Is given an allowance
OF $50 per month for life. Bequests of $50
each are given to Harry T. McClung of
Houston, Tex. and Mrs. A. c. Harman.
John T. Knott and Harry r. Kline are
named as executors.
Attorney John Ridout represents the
estate.
Evening star., 1913-10-05
|DOM GASQUET TO TELL
| OF Bibles REVISION
Knights of Columbus Planning
for His Visit to the Ma
tional Capital.

Plans for the reception in Washington
Of Dom Gasquet, the Benedictine author
and scholar who has been appointed by
Pope Plus x rs chairman Of the COM
mission on the revision Of the vulgate,
are being rapidly completed by members
OF the Knights Of Columbus here. Dom
Gasquet is to make a lecture tour Of the
United States. under the auspices Of the
Knights of Columbus.
A general committee to devise ways
and means for entertaining the prelate
in Washington was chosen at a special
meeting Of Washington chapter, and spe-
cial committees from each council of
the Knights of Columbus in the city,
held Friday night at the Knights of
Columbus Hall. e. p. Harrington was
named chairman Of the general COM
mfttee, w. p. Normoyle. vice chairman: !:
John J. Keenen. secretary, and H. J..
Kane. treasurer. {.
Supreme Knight Present.
Supreme Knight James Flaherty paid
a special visit to Washington, and at
tended the meeting Friday night. It
was agreed that all members of the
special committee consider tentative
plans advanced, and report at another
meeting to be held next Friday evening.
of the commission BY Pope Plus in
1907. and his commission is charged
with the task of revising the sLatin
Bible. He is one Of the foremost biblical
scholars in the world, and is recognized
as the leading Catholic writer in Eng
land today. He will deliver a course Of
lectures throughout the United States
on the work already done by the COM
mission, which will be interesting to all
Evening star., 1913-10-05
HYATTSW[LE GROWERS
SHOW THEIR FLOWERS
Vegetables and Fancy Work
Also Have Prominent Place
in Exhibition.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
HYATTSvILLE, ND, October 4, 1913
The third annual flower show under the
auspices of the local Baptist Church
Sunday scchool closed last night. The
exhibition was held in the Sunday school
room and basement Of the Baptist Church
and the large gatherings present Thurs
day and Friday evenings attested the
popularity Of the enterprise among the
citizens of Hyattsville and vicinity.
The display of dahlias was a distinct
feature of the show. the largest In
dividual exhibitor in this department be-
ing M. M. Clark, one Of the deacons.
The display OF potted plants was magnif-
cent, while the art department. in charge
Of Mrs. M. B. Clark and Prof. J. B. s.
Norton. was highly commendable. Mrs.
N. NJ. Harrison was in charge of the
collection Of fancy articles. feature Of
this department being q large quilt made
in 1857 in Virginia, and now the property
of Mrs. w. T. Willis of this place. Each
of the thirty-six squares in the quilt
contains verse from Scripture. The
culinary department. in charge Of Mrs.
w. F. Pierce. contained a liberal col
the display of vegetables r. NJ. Estes
had charge of the egg department.
In Charge Of Show.
The general committee in charge Of the
show comprised Prof. j. B. 8. Norton,
chairman: w. F. Glass, treasurer; C. F.
Glass, secretary. and w. R. Ballard.
judging. The judges were: Flowers.
fruits and vegetables. Thomas II. White,
Maryland experiment station: cooking
and canning, Mrs. v. K. Chestnut; art,
Waite, Maryland experiment station:
fancy work, Mrs. NJ. w. Cate. director
household art in the Washington public
schools.
The following awards in the various de-
partments were announced at the close
of the show:
Department OF flowers: Grand prize, M.
NJ. Clark Cactus dahlias, collection, six
varieties-First, M. M. Clark: second, w.
r. Ballard. Cactus dahlias-First, DR..
c. ]. Ladson; second c. F. Glass. Kriem-
hilde-First, DR.. c. J. Ladson. Countess
Lansdale-First. DR.. G. J. Ladson; sec
ond. c. F. Glass. Flora-F1rst, G. F..
Glass: second. w. r. Ballard. Show
dahlias-F1rst, M. M. Clark: second, DR..
c. J. Ladson. Cuban giant-Ffrst, DR.. C..
smith-F1rst, Mrs. Charles Hutchinson.
A. D. Livoni-F1rst, c. F. Glass; second,
DR.. G. ]. Ladson. Decorative dahlias-
First, M. M. Clark; second, NJ. L. Spin
ner. Grand Duke Alexis-F1rst. M. M.
Clark; second, c. F. Glass. Souv. Ce
Gustave Donzan-First, c. F. Glass; Sec
ond. c. j. Ladson Jack rose-First, c..
F. Glass. Delice-First, J. B. s. Norton;
second, c. f. Glass. Peony dahlias-
Evening star., 1913-10-05
OYSTER SUPPLY SLIM.
Vessels May Arrive This Morning to
Increase It.

The outlook for a supply of oysters
being at the wharf to meet the demands
of the throngs that usually visit the
wharf market Sundays was very slim
yesterday evening, as there was not an
oyster aboard a vessel at the wharf and
tie three oyster runners lying there
were preparing to leave. 1t is said, how
ever, that the schooner Thomas w. Kirby
and other vessels are on THEN way to this
city from the Potomac oyster beds, and
if they arrive those who want oysters
Will be able TO obtain them from the
vessels. The oyster houses al the wharf
all have reserve supply and even should
no vessels arrive they can be bought
Qn the arrival of oyster-laden boats prices
depend. however. and the more vessels
that arrive the lower will be the market
Those who visit the wharf TO buy oysters
today need not expect TO find them selling
very cheaply.
Evening star., 1913-10-05
MAY FIND DIFFICULTY J
IND|SSOLMNG Merger
Utilities Commission May Not
Have Authority to Grant Re-
quest of Utilities Company.

Blocked in its effort to obtain from the
public utilities commission authorize
ton for the issuance OF $1o.0oo.o0o
worth Of bonds. the Washington Uulities
Company. which has decided to rein
carnate the Washington-Virginia Rail-
way Company and place it in the same
position to securities as the absorbed
company was before the merger of
November "a, 1912. may experience DIFF
fculty in carrying out the plan.
The company has applied to the utilities
body for permission to dissolve the merger
and restore the Washington Virginia con-
Germ to its former status. but the com
mission is undetermined as to what Its
jurisdiction Is in the matter. especially I'm
view OF the fact that the railway COM
pany is Virginia corporation. The COM
mission considered the question at length
yesterday. but adjourned without reach
ing decision.
Plan of'the Company.
Briefly. the plan of the Washington Utii-
tiles Company is to restore the Wash
ington-V Virginia Railway Company to its
former standing. as regards the proper
tionment Of securities. but to give it a
new name. Under the laws Of Virginia.
1T is necessary that a new company be
formed. although 1t would be practically
the same as the old one. according to the
attorneys Of the Washington Utilities
Company.
When application was made for au-
thority to issue $10,000.00O worth of
bonds attorneys for this corporation
contended that the merger with the
railway concern was effected before
the La Toilette anti-merger law was
passed. The commission decided other
wise and refused the application. Now
1t is considering whether its consent
DO lwwI - Il
merger. decision may not be reached
for several days.
Evening star., 1913-10-05
DEPARTMENT IN NEW HOME.
Commerce Branch of Government
COMPLETES It's Moving.

The Department of Commerce is now
located in its new building at 10Th street
and Pennsylvania avenue. The last OF
the office furniture--that in the office of
Secretary Redfield-was moved yesterday
morning. the Secretary himself report
ing at the new building. .-
The Willard building. which was for
mcrly occupied by the Department of
commerce, now houses only the Depart
ment of Labor and several of its bu-
reaus This department is without funds
to pay rent, and, of course, Is forced
upon charity until such time as Congress
will provide ii with money.
Evening star., 1913-10-05
POLICEMAN BITTEN BY DOG.
Supposedly Rabid Canine Attacks
w. C. Farauhar.

Bicycle Policeman w. G.. Farquhar OF
the seventh precinct was bitten on the
left leg yesterday morning by supposed
rabid dog. The animal, fox terrier. was
on Potomac street, and its conduct in
dicated 1t was mad.
The policeman went after the dog in
an effort to kill 1t. Policeman Matthews
killed the dog, the carcass of which was
turned over to the bureau of animal in.
dustry. Farquhar had his wound dress
ed at Naval Hospital
Evening star., 1913-10-05
CLUB PLANS FOR DANCE. (.
Young Willing Helpers Hold Meet.
ing and Discuss Social Program.

The Young Willing Helpers Club met
last Sunday. The meeting was presided
over by President Michael Clepatch.
Maurice Bernstein, chairman of the
outside committee, recommended that a
dance be given by the club November
20. which was passed unanimously. 1t
was decided that all printing and other
arrangements necessary for the dance
be left TO the outside committee The
chairman was given authority to ap-
point any member TO assist in making
arrangements
The following were elected members of
fne club: Misses May T.. Marks and
Jeanette Miller and Messrs Ben Aronson
and Sol Silverburg A musical and dane
ing program followed the meeting
Evening star., 1913-10-05
New Counterfeit $40 Note.

A new counterfeit. ten-dollar ma
tional bank note on the First National
Bank OF New York. has been dis
covered by the secret service division
of the Treasury Department 1t is a.
reproduction on fair
quality paper, without silk threads or
imitation of them. Coloring matter
has been applied to the treasury and
bank numbers and to the green panel
on the back of the note.
Evening star., 1913-10-05
Fashions Follies.
10 DE Editor Of Tie Star

An article printed in The Star setting
forth the views on fashions of a minister
or prominent local church attracted my
attention. He spoke of women wearing
most uncomfortably high collars simply
because some jHustrious European wom-
81, having ar unsightly scar on her neck,
sought TO conceal the defect by wearing
excessively high collars. Permit me to
Say, 1 wonder if IL ever occurred to that
minister while he mopped his streaming
brow as he delivered his Sunday dis
course during the hot weather that he
wore a long, hot. padded coat. stiff air
tight collar. thick white vest and other
warm numeraries simply because his ex-
csilency Lord y Y u saw lit to clothe
himself after the fashion one cold, raw.
stormy night when he attended royal
banquet. A. +. JONES.
Evening star., 1913-10-05
First Modern Revision.

Catholics throughout the United States
are much interested in the visit Of Dom
Gasquet, as it will be the first oppor-
tunity they will have had to know what
has been going on since the commission
was appointed by the Pope, in 1907.
The revision is being done by the Bene-
dictines in the committee rooms of the
great Benedictine College at Rome
The Importance OF the work cannot be
properly appreciated unless one realizes
that this is the first attempt to make
a revision on scientific and systematic
lines since the revision by st. Jerome at
about the end Of the fourth century.
Evening star., 1913-10-05
Milk Company to Issue Bonds.

The White Cross Milk Company will
issue bonds to the extent of 100000
To SECURE them the company has con-
veyed all its property and franchises
to the United States Trust Company
The bonds are payable in ten years
and bear interest at per cent. A deed
terday.
Evening star., 1913-10-05
NAVAL OBSERVATORY LAND
FINALLY BOUGHT BY U. S.
Government Acquires All Property
in Circle After Twenty Years
of Negotiation.

After nearly twenty years OF neSotia-
ton the United States government at
last has acquired all the land comprised
within the circle around the Naval OBJ
eervatory, on Massachusetts, Avenue
Heights When the observatory was
established on that site the government
was unable TO obtain a small tract of
about 1.132 acres of a part of Pretty
Prospect. known as Normanstone-and held
by trustees of the estate of Calderon
Carlisle. That tract was appraised at
s150S9. but those in control of the estate
refused to accept the government APP
praisement. Legal proceedings were in
stituted and have continued to date with
out decision.
Meanwhile the value of the property
has been greatly enhanced BY real estate
development in that vicinity.
Compromise Is Reached.
"a compromise has now been reached
as a result of the efforts of Assistant
Secretary Roosevelt of the Navy Depart
rnent by which the government acquires
the Normanstone land in exchange for
small part of land on the south side of
Massachusetts avenue adjacent to the
circle and owned by the government and
pays in addition the sum of $4,000. Only
q part of that sum, however, 1889, being
all that is available, is to be paid i'm
medately. The balance, $4,049, will be
paid when appropriated by Congress.
Evening star., 1913-10-05

uatmes' Bread Us Delivered i'm Dust
proof wrappers The DC loaves (2i tickets,
sD i'm bags-the 10c loaves in sanitary
wrappers Phone NJ 4537 or postal
HOT MES BAKERY, 107 +.
Evening star., 1913-10-05
LOCAL MENTION.
No, point E,cctrlc stoves.

Assorted sizes; prompt delivery; lO days
trial. Best electric fiat irons, 900. Gas
Flat irons, $3.50.
12o4 G., c. A. Muddiman Co., oio Iztn'
Evening star., 1913-10-05
Urge Chattanooga for Headquarters.

A delegation of Tennesseans headed
by Senator Shields and H. Clay Evans
called on the Interstate commerce commits
sion yesterday to urge the selection of
Chattanooga as the headquarters for the
south OF the division of physical valua-
tions of railroads. No determination was
reached.
Evening star., 1913-10-05

Attractive October Weddings Consult
Guide now about the flowers and floral
decorations. Estimates given. 1214 F.-Ad-
vertisement.
Evening star., 1913-10-05

Through Compartment Car to White
Sulphur Springs, train leaving Washing
ton n:1O pm. Ches. & Ohio Ry. Offices,
1888 F st and 613 Penna- ave.-Advertise-
ment.
Evening star., 1913-10-05

Holmes Homemade Layer Cakes. :Sc.
delivered to YOUR home in individual
boxes Phone for your favorte The fiji
ings are prepared in our own kitchens.
Homemade Pies. all kinds Zoe. HOLMES
BAKERY, 107 + st. Ph. NJ. 413f.
Evening star., 1913-10-05
Schaol Rny or Girl

The school Boy or Girl
needs a droplight. Handy, usefui, saves
the eyes, s1.75, s1.Oo 1925.
1904 G. c. A Muddman & Co, GIG 18th.
Evening star., 1913-10-05

Expert Stove Repairing.
A Eberly's Sons. Inc. 71S 7th st. NV
Evening star., 1913-10-05

Phone Your Want Ad to The Star.
Main 2440.
Evening star., 1913-10-05
CITY ITEMS.

ssThe Impostsr.@ q thrilling tale 81
conspiracy. Today. Virginia Theater.
Evening star., 1913-10-05
No Plans for Operation.

Mr.. Adriaans says that it is not yet
decided whether the ferry, in case the
application Is granted, will be operated
by voluntary Organization, or whether
a corporation will be formed to operate
it 1t is. believed that connecting Ana
costa with the southern extremity of
South Capitol street, even by the pro-
posed temporary ferry. would mean q
real estate boom on both sides Of the
river in the vicinity Of the connection.
At present, in order to reach Wash
ington proper from Anacostia, it is
necessary TO go over the bridge at 11th
street southeast. making a detour Of a
mile or more necessary for many of the
residents of Anacostia
Evening star., 1913-10-05

A House Of Refinement. The var.
ginia. Today The Impostor."
Evening star., 1913-10-05
PROJECT FORAFERRY
0VEREASTERN BRANCH
Proposed as a Temporary
Convenience, Pending the
r.
Erection of a Bridge.

An application has been filed with the
War Department for a permit to operate
a ferry between South Capitol street and
Anacos-ia- Attorney J. III. Adriaans filed
the application, but he said that 1t was
done in the capacity of a private per-
sors, and not as attorney for the organi-
zaion which will operate the ferry in
case the permit is granted.
Residents of Anacostia have been max
ing efforts to have better communica-
tion with their section of the city and
Washington proper, and it is hoped
eventually to have a bridge span the
Eastern branch Of the Potomac, at ene
point where the proposed ferry will
cross. AS large proportion of the In
fiuential business men Of Washington
are already pledged. to do everything
possible to bring about the erection of
the New York avenue memorial bridge,
it is thought that 1t would be impossible
to influence Congress to make an ap-
preparation for two bridges at this time.
As Temporary Convenience.
Therefore, the plans for the ferry, to
be used as a temporary convenience until
the building of the bridge can be
brought about, are now being pushed.
Representative Frank O. Smith of
Maryland is taking a great deal Of in
terest in the project. believing that the
construction of bridge at the proposed
point and the construction of a post
and military road from the bridge south
10 Indian Head would aid greatly in
opening up the country through which
it passes, and would benefit Washington
at the same time.
Mr.. Smith has already introduced a
bill in the House asking for an appropri-
alton of $779,130 for the construction
OF the South Capitol. street bridge, and
another bill asking an appropriation of
$4,000 for a survey of the post road
proposed by him. r No action has yet
bills. which have been referred to COM
mittees.
Evening star., 1913-10-05

rAsss rs.r Want A se TIE staA
Main 2ll0.