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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28
WORK ON BRIDGE RESUMED.
Railway Structure to Span the Tidal
Basin Outlet.

Work preparatory to the placing Of a
new railroad bridge over the tidal basin
outlet at the foot Of 18th street has
been resumed. For several days past
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company has
had a force of bridge builders at work
erecting a temporary wooden structure
alongside the old bridge and removing
the top stones of the bridge abutments
at each end.
The iron for the new bridge has been
living on the railroad embankment at the
foot of 14th street for several months.
but since the summer ended no work has
been done. 1t is stated that the con-
struction will be pushed and within the
next three weeks or a month the change
in the bridges will be made.
The present bridge has been standing
since the changes in the railroad. grade
in Southwest Washington We're made
several years ago. Over il passes al
traffic to and from the south. and II is
said that the increase in the weight of
the trains using the bridge has made a
new structure necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28
HENRY REITER DEAD.
Funeral Services This Afternoon at
Residence of His Son.

Funeral services for Henry Reiter, who
died at his home, go I street northwest,
Friday, after an illness which confined
him to his bed for the past six months,
Will be held at his sons residence. 1422
9Th street northwest, at go o'clock this
afternoon. Rev. Paul Mcneil of Con-
cordia Lutheran Church, will officiate
and the pallbearers viii be chosen from
the organizations OF which the deceased
was A member The body will be placed
in the vault OF Prospect Hill cemetery.
The New Jerusalem Lodge, No. o. F. A.
A. NJ of which Mr.. Reiter was for many
years a member. will conduct the serv-
ices at the cemetery.
Mr.. Reiter was a resident of this city
for more than half century. He was
born In 1874 in Bellesheim, Germany. and
came to this country in 1S47. He resided
in Baltimore for several years and then
moved 10 Washington. where. during his
early manhood, he entered upon a bust
ness career which lasted for a period of
forty years. He retired eight years ago.
He was a member of Columbia Royal
Arch Chapter, No. L; Columbia Com
mandery, No. - K. T.: Naomi Chapter,
No 3, o. L. s.; Masonic Veterans Asso-
citation of the District of Columbia. the
Scottish Rite and Almas Temple of the
Mystic Shrine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28
NEW q. S.-LAUNCH SPEEDY.
Little Craft Attached to Lighthouse
Tender Woodbine.

4 new launch recently added u the
equipment Of the lighthouse tender Wood
bine has developed exceptionally hish
speed that puts her in a class BY herself
in the fifth district lighthouse service
Recently the launch was given a
try-out on the Patapsco river, under tile
supervision of Engineer Supt Crisp ~
the lighthouse service. and a speed "
twenty-five knots an hour was made
with ease.
The little craft is equipped with an
automobile type OF gasoline motor and
on the trial il developed l.4o0 reyOln-
tons a minute. The Woodbine, 10 which
the new launch is attached, is 4 new
vessel and is equipped with an inter
nal combustion engine of a type Of oil
burners largely used on the Pacific coast.
The tender. though one of the smallest
III the district. has been found most LII
cient and il Is said To be the intention
OF the lighthouse authorities TO equip
other vessels Of the service with Tie
same type Of motive power
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28
LAUDS POSTAL EMPLOYEES.
Merritt Pleased by Work in Wash
ingtou Office and Stations.

Postmaster Merritt, in a statement
commencing the work of the employees of
the Washington city post office and its
several stations, which was issued yes
terday, said:
THE very remarkable record made by
the employees of this Office and its sta
tons In the prompt handling of the un-
usually large Christmas mail. due to the
parcel post, is a source of extreme graft
fication.
Although plans for moving an
enormous mail promptly and without de-
lay were carefully made far in advance
of Christmas. the results achieved could
not have been possible without the active
cooperation and intelligent effort of en-
ployes.
The postmaster feels that stupen-
dous task has been successfully cOmplet-
ed by the employees, and hereby exp, esses
his unbounded appreciation of their eff
forts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28
WORK OF THE COMMIsSARY.
Phase of Panama Canal Construction
Described by Haskin.

To build the Panama canal required the
labor of some fifty thousand men, To in
duce these men to go to Panama, to stay
there, to work there and to work eff
ciently was no light undertaking. AS the
chapter on the commissary in THE Pam
anna Canal" by Frederic j. HasSin. says:
Health was promised them by the
most efficient sanitary organization that
ever battled with disease. Wealth was
promised them relatively speaking, in
the form of wages and salaries much
higher than they could obtain at home
for the same work. But health and
wealth, much desired and much priced
as they are, cannot of themselves COM
pensate for transplanting man to an
alien shore and an alien atmosphere
especially if that shore be tropic and
that atmosphere be hot. There must also
be comfort"
The story of the work of the commits
sary department at Panama, outlined in
Mr. Haskins book. Is perhaps the most
wonderful Of all the great tales of the
canal. Get copy of the book from The
Star at cost by saving the coupon print
ed in another part of today's issue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28

that the cause of this is the absence OF
interest of the employer. which exists
largely on account of his lack OF In
formation as to the objects and require
mentS of the military service and the
advantages to himself of these training
schools for young men.
This committee makes the general
suggestion that the employer and en-
ploye should be brought to a better I'M
derstanding concerning the National
Guard and Naval Militia, first. by the
newspapers. and. secondly. by the Off
GERS OF these organizations exerting them
selves more to the end that employers OF
enlisted men and employers Of possible
recruits should have a better knowledge
of the requirements of the service and
the advantages to the employers.
In view Of the fact that both the Ma
tional Guard and the Naval Militia have
the most honorable traditions and hate
rendered the state and nation valuable
services In the past. and must be relied
upon in critical times in the future. this
committee makes the following recon-
mendations:
First, that the members of this cham
Der be requested to see to it that the
various corporations or firms with which
they are respectively connected adopt
substantially the following declaration
(either in the form of resolution Of the
board of directors or otherwiSe):
Every employee who is now or will
become a member Of the National Guard
or, Naval Militia will be allowed during
the term of his enlistment. but not to
exceed five years. fourteen days in each
year for the performance of military
duty, without deduction of pay, and this
time will not be charged against his
vacation. 1t is our intention to favor the
promotion of men who have secured full
and honorable discharges from the Ma
tional Guard or Naval Militia, or who are
in course of earning them by military
service. All heads of departments, SUI
perintendents and foremen will see to it
that the spirit of this declaration is car
ried out and will encourage the men UNI
der them to join the National Guard and
Naval Militia to the extent OF per cent
of the working force Of any department.
shop unit or organization as the case
may be-
The committee also recommended that
legislation should be enacted by the ma
tional and state governments giving pref
erence In the civil service to applicants
who are members or who have been hon.
orally discharged from the National
Guard or Naval Militia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28
PAUL POWELL MISSING.
Police Search for Boy Who Disap-
pears From Hospital.

The police We're asked last night u
look out for Paul Powell. eleven years
old, who wandered away yesterday aft
ernoon from Garfield Hospital, where he
was convalescing from an attack of
measles.
The boy, who lives at ALL Canal road.
left the hospital about o'clock, and it
was thought he might possibly go 70 his
home. No trace of him had been found
at late hour last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28
BOUND FOR SAVANNAH.
Tug Progress Leaves Baltimore in
Command of Capt. Price.

The Progress left Baltimore yesterday
To be delivered to her purchasers at Sa-
vannah. Capt. ". I. Price of Baltimore.
owner of the Progress is in command on
the trip, and he will be assisted in her
navigation by Capt Charles W. Lewis.
The Progress is known here, where she
frequently came with lows and where
she has worked under charter for several
months at a time. The last time she
was employed on the Potomac was about
two years ago, when she was chartered
to tow stone-laden lighters from Deco
guam creek to this city and also to Nom
ini creek.
The Progress is 53.7 feet long, rather
a small boat to make the long trip south
ways the greater part of the distance.
She was built at Madison, Md, In 1901,
for towing work on Chesapeake bay and
its tributaries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28
MOTHER GOOSE" PRESENTED.
Christmas Entertainment at Mount
=, Pleasant M F. Church

The presentation of Mother Goose
was feature Of the Sunday school
Christmas tree entertainment given at
Mount Pleasant Methodist Episcopal
Church South, on Park road. In the
cantata a score or more children and
about half that number Of young women
took part, among them being Misses
Alice and Pauline Jones, Frances and
Dorothy DIETRICH. Lottie Bowen, GIennie
Tomlinson, Pauline Horton, Edith
Prettyman. Elizabeth Nettleship, Inez
Bennett. Cox and Penny. The songs of
Mr.. Febry and Mr.. Green also added
interest to the occasion. A brief tall,
was made by the pastor, Rev. DIR.
prettyman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28
WEEDS IN BALTIMORE.
Miss Elizabeth Richards Becomes
Bride of E, W. Shaffer.

Miss Elizabeth Richards. daughter of
Mrs. Elizabeth Richards. 1909 Florida
avenue northwest, was married in Bal
timore yesterday afternoon to Edward
w Shaffer, 1014 Vermont avenue north
west.
Mrs Richards stated last night that
she knew her daughter was going to
Baltimore to be married and that she
had received word from the couple
that the ceremony had been performed
by the pastor Of the Lafayette Square
Presbyterian Church in that city. II
is expected the couple will return To
Washington today.
Miss Richards is eighteen years old,
Mr. Skaters age being twenty-five
wears. Mrs Richards stated the couple
will reside for a time at the Dolly
Madison house, 1014 Vermont avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28
FAKE PACKAGE MAN BUSY.
Calls at Home of Mrs. j. E. HeisS
Rut Scheme Is Unsuccessful.

The negro for whom the police have
been searching on charges of obtaining
money by means of fake packages, III
tiely endeavored to carry out his scheme
last evening al the home of Mrs. j. T.
Heiss. $50 Cathedral avenue northwest.
The man called at the house about >
o'clock yesterday afternoon, the police
were told. He carried a package with
him which was addressed to a person in
the house That person was not at home
and the colored man left, stating he
would return later. He failed to come
back The description of the man, the
police declare, TALES with the one who
successfully operated the fake package
trick on other persons in this city with
u the past few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28
E. ]. Yanes to Give Lecture.

Announcement is made that the first
lecture OF the Spanish American Athe-
neum for the season I9l3-14 will he
helS Tuesday, January 6, at 8 pm. ia
the lecture hall of the Public Library.
New York avenue and 8th street. "A
Glance at Latin American Ciyiliza ton"
viii be discussed 10y Francisco j. Yanes
assistant director OF the Pan American
Union and president OF the Atheneum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28
Replaces Inflated Volturno.

To take the place, of the ill-iated
steamship Eolturno. which was burned
at sea about two months ago. the IRA
MUM Steamship Company, owners OF the
Nolturno, has purchased the steamship
Principe di Piemonte from the Lloyd
Sabaudo of Italy. and will operate her
between New York and a port in Holland
The Uranium line Is one OF the smaller
lines operating transatlantic steamships
out of New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28
HANDBAG SNATCHED.
Boy in Sweater Gets Away With
Mrs. Kelly's Purse and 81.

Mrs. Elizabeth Kelly, 92i p street
southwest, reported to the police last
night that a boy, apparently about seven
teen years old, had snatched her hand
bag, containing about 81, and had made
away with it. Mrs. Kelly told the police
she had left her home about O'Clock
and was near the corner of 9th and ID
streets southwest when the robbery oc-
Cured The boy, who, she said, wore a
gray sweater and cap, came up from be-
hinds her and. after grabbing the hand
bag, disappeared before she could sum-
mon aid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28
GIVEN CHRISTMAS BANQUET.
Employees of Charles H. Potter &
Co. Entertained by Firm.

The employees OF Charles II. Potter q
r. were entertained at q Christmas
,Iaduet and social evening By the firm
it the Queen Cafe last night. Music
and songs, interpreted through an
rxceIlent menu, made the occasion en-
jcyable.
Those present were: Charles II. Pot
-.r Edgar d. Williams. L. NJ. Hewlett,
Frank T. Lanman, T.. NJ Caruana. a.
~ smith, Fred c. Parker, Robert
Sweetman, Kirk Kibler. Il. G. Daniels.
L. w Horner. \. Leider. y. W. Beall.
=. NJ North. B. p. Byrne, Miss Jennie
NJ. Potter. Miss Elsie Ivers. Mrs. j.
Touey. Mrs. Q. L. Cooke, Mrs. Il. j. Col
Inns. Miss Mena Schmidt, Miss Norma
Thomason, Miss T.. Sheay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28
WOMAN DEMOCRATS TO MEET.
Election of Officers Scheduled for
Special Session December 81.

Dalling upon woman democrats OF
Washington TO work together as har-
tuouiously as the men ct the party. Miss
Katherine Montgomery Dabney. vice
president in charge OF organization il the
District OF the Woman's National Demo
cratic League, has called u special meet
ing of the organization for the evening
Of December 81 in the Home Life build
ing.
Officers are To be elected at the meet
ing. and plans are TO be laid for keeping
tie women of the country in touch with
the work OF democrats IN Washington,
and for educating them in the principles
OF the democratic party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28

at least one week prior to the drill.
Ensign Frank w. Sigourney, aid. VIII,
In addition to his other duties assume
command of and organize the Sd Di-
vision.
Hereafter all recruits will be assigned
to the Sd Division for the purpose of
preliminary instruction. where they will
remain until certified that they are adj
vanced enough to perform regular duty.
Attention is invited to orders requir-
ing the officer of the deck to report at
the armory on Sundays and conduct
drill for the men reporting on Sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28
TREATS HORSE AND is HELD.
Cavnaugh Accused of Praeticing as
Veterinarv Without License

Charged with practicing as a veter-
mary without a license, Robert Cav
naugh was arrested last evening by
Policeman Dreager OF the first precinct
and Pharmacy Inspector Sanders.
Inspector Sanders stated that Cav
naugh was ''practicing'' as a veterinary
near the Center market. He said the
man examined an i'll horse and pre-
scribed medicine for 1t.
CaXaugh will be given hearing in
the 1blice Court tomorrow morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28
The Household Directory.

There Is nothing In the whole cate
CORY OF household needs that isn't TO be
found under business announcements in
The classified section OF The Star.
Immediate service from firm reliable
in itself and anxious 10 please you is
there. II may be a plumber to be en-
ployed. milliner 10 be consulted. or some
other service to be called ina staple or
a luxury. A postal or phone order is all
that is necessary. \ convenient list is
Star
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28
LIGHTKEEPER is RESCUED.
Revenue Cutter Carries Ill Man to
Newhern N e.

Tie revenue cutter Pamlico reached
N.wbern. y c.. early yesterday after an
au-aight trip under forced draught to
u Try aid to Alonza j. English. the
aged keeper OF the lighthouse on Brant
ISLAND in Pamlico sound. English was
brought back to Newborn. but no re-
port on his condition was made TO
faIenue cutter headquarters. Brant
Island is a desolate bit of land far
nut in the sound and news Of the ill
ness of English came from his assist
ant. its only other inhabitant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28
POULTRY SHOW CLOSES.
Big Crowd Present at Final Night of
Exhibition in Pythian Temple.

The exhibition OF poultry and pigeons
at Pythian Temple. held during the past
week under the auspices of the Greater
Washington Poultry and Pigeon Club.
came to a close last night, large crowd
being present at the final session. An
nouncement was made that prize of a
box of cigars for the best colored Rhode
Island red exhibited had been awarded
to c. S. Moore of Somerset, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28
Robbed of Car Tickets.

Albert j. Morgan, q conductor, re-
ported to the police yesterday afternoon
that some one had robbed him of So
worth of car tickets. The police were
told the tickets were taken from his
pocket
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28

1.-THE Root Of All EVIL" Marvelously
dramatic. Today. Virginia Theater.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28

misunderstanding Tires. zoe.
]. VI. SPONAGLE. SIG 9th st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28

Pure Russet Cider, soc Gal.
T. NJ. Whitney, All Pa. ave. Phone y. 2163.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28

Presidential Chocolates. zoe LIB. Postpaid
anywhere In U S. Ogram's. Is & Pa ave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28
CITY ITEMS.

Parker Lucky Curve Fountain Pen
is the best. Sold at ii2l Pa. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28

Turkeys Mt Lowest Market Price.
Selling Monday. Smiths Country Ssu-
| sage. l5c H.: Fancy Boneless Bacon. lie
! Id. kidwell & Turner. 3l6 La ave. nv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28

Phone Your Want Ad 10 The stas.
Main 24l0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28

equality Coal" Ends Your Coal Troubles.
Agnew & Co. $40 w oodward bldg. Main BOSS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28

Electric Curling Irons.
Carroll Electric Co, 5l4 18th ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28

Andirons. ]. II. Corning. 500 18th st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28

Phone Your Want Ad TO The Star.
Main 244o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28

Drawing Books. Schmidt. 1921 18th st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28

Holiday Flowers and Decorations.
Choice home-g grown flowers and bloom
ing plants for all purposes. Guide, liza +.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28

The Raleigh Hotel.
Tables are now being reserved for New
Year eve. Admission by card only.-Ad-
vertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28
LOCAL MENTION.


The Holmes Homemade Cakes are par
,i.i,IarII favored by discriminating
houseEeepers There Is an assurance or
purity and wholesomeness that satisfes
and delights. Materials of the highest
type Silver Cakes. &c: Pound Cakes, zoc
10: Fruit Cakes. 25c 10. Just phone M "a
3591 or postal HOLMES BAKERY, 1Us r.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-28
AhA4@!1d;@@s
xI!)t@!@!E'sS9

p 1ITH the U. S. S. Sylvia, the
training ship of the Naval
VI Battalion of the National
" Guard of the District of CO.
lumbia, In the best Of con-
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dk|5lAATI0NAL.
#G 8!

THOUGH this Is the holiday.
period for members of the Ma
tional Guard of the District of
Columbia. the week was an in
teresting one in National Guard
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Notice For Publication.

Deuar ment Of the Interior, U. S
Land Office at La Grande, Oregon
July 18th. 1913. Notice is hereby
given that Beulah Barker, Of Gallo
way, Oregon. who, on January Doth,
1911, made Homestead Entry, No.
O8954, for NJ SW4 and NJ sE4, Sec
ton 80. Township North. Range %
East, Willamette Meridian, has filed
notice of intention to make Final COM
mutation Proof. to establish claim to
the land above described, before O. c..
Patterson, United States Commission
er, at his Office, at Heppner, Oregon
on the 23rd day of August. 1913
Claimant names as Witnesses Frank
j. Irvine, Ada Mathews. James f..
Ayers, aud Martha Irvine all of Call
oway, Oregon.
F. c. BRAMWELL, Register.
J ia Ii
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1913-08-07

White Star Flour: Nothing better
on the Pacific Coast: Every sack
guaranteed; Insist on your grocer send
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EStray Horse.

| have in my pasture about IA miles
south of Heppner light gray horse
age about Z years. weight ll50: white
name and tail and branded round ton
A on left shoulder Owner can get
animal BY paying pasture bill and ad-
vartising charges. Animal has keen
at my place now about a month.
J24-lm. MRS. q. W. SMITH.
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14S8 La Grande l13, List No. 0l2l75
Notice tor Publication.

14S8 La Grande ll3, List No. 0l2l75.
Notice tor publication.
United States Land Office. La
Grande Oregon, June 26th, 1918
Notice is hereby given that the
Northern Pacific Railway Company
whose postoffice address is st. Paul,
Minnesota, has this 26th day of June
1913, filed in this Office it's application
to select under the provisions of the
act of Congress approved July J.. 1898
go Stat. 597, 62O). as extended bv
the Act of Congress approved May II,
1906, the Sci SW4 Sec II Twp. 2
South. r. 27 East, W. NJ, Serial No.
O12175.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the lands described, or desir-
ing to object because of the mineral
character of the land. or for any other
reason, to the disposal to applicant,
should flo their affidavits Of protest
in this office, on nr before the 10th
day of August, 1918.
F. G. BRAMWELL, Register.
Published in Gazette-Times, Loca-
ted at Hepppner, Oregon.
ga 7.
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Notice For Publication.

Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at The Dalles, Oregon
July 9th, 1913. Notice is hereby
given that James L. Davis Of LexinR-
ton. oregon, who, on September 18th
1906. made Homestead Entry, No.
1927, Serial No O399l for So SW9
& W. SET. Section 25. Township l
south. Range p east, willamette
Meridian, has fied notice Of intention
to make Five Year Proof, to establish