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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1913-11-04
Womanlx sxmnathu

A sharD-tongued married woman.
who had been openly commiserating
an elderly spinster on her loveless
state, went on to talk volubly about
her husbands health.
Poor man. he has been a great
sufferer for fifteen years." she re-
marked.
Il can quite believe that. dear" said
the spinster, still smarting under the
married woman's sarcastic sym
pathy." Let me see. it is just fifteen
years since you married him, is it
not 7''
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1913-11-04
New and Valuable Farm produe,

An interesting new farm product.
the "beetato," is hybrid between an
Irish potato and red beet. 1t has
the shape of a potato. the meat being
a deep purple. Great possibilities are
claimed for the product as a food.
A farmer at Silver Springs station,
Ore. is experimenting with the by.
brid.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1913-11-04
Malls arrive and ready for Distribution:

Collections at SIS and $50 a. M, and 500
p m.
Deliveries at 760 a. M. and 10 p. m.
Rural carriers leave office al 7.30 daily ex-
cept Sunday and holidays.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1913-11-04
HANDING HER ONE.

Mrs. Spinks "a suffra gette)-I main
tain that women are better speakers
than men.
Mr.. Hintz-Mada think you mis-
take quantity for quality.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1913-11-04
Burlington and Bristol Steamboat
and Ferry Company
schedule In effect $40 a. m, June q, 1918.
Subject to change
Daily. except saturdays and sundays.

Daily. except Saturdays ana sundays.
LEAVE BRISTOL FOR BURLINGTON.
$40, 500, 50 90, 1000. sl040 Ills. a. m. $3.50.
ts2 3d. 1880, $780, $3.50, $40. 7.2O, p. m.
SATURDAYS
GAO 500 500, 1000, *l0.40, Ill., q. m. 1890,
~a.8O. ~220 $500. % 40, s42o $500, $40, s64O TAO
y. m.
$40 500 5000 100 Il l5 a M = % s2sO O. ls 20
$50 p M.
LEAVE BURLINGTON FOR BRISTOL.
$50. $50. $3.50, slO2o. llo0 lI;SO. a. m. siOO,
400, 900. 400. 500, $50, 500 Z 80, p. m.
SATURDAYS
$50, $780, 20 30, 5000. ll.00 l1.SO, a. no. 500
$780, $40. 1870. 400. *440 $500, $50, $50, 76O,
p M
$50. $3.50. 5000. ll;OO. llsO, q; M. .loo. 20o,
.24O. ss2a 400, $40 1870. 20. $40. 100, 500.
$40 p m.
See notes for extra trips on Saturdays and
Sundays during July and August.
EXTRA TRIPS. During the months of July
and August on Saturdays the boat will leave
Bristol at 1880 p. M, and VIII leave Bnrilng-
NOTEs-READ CAREFULLY
ON the Fourth of July after 1890 p M. trip
the schedule will be the same as sunday
Trips marked with star q viii stop at
i've or more passengers for the Park the boat
will stop on other trips. Passengers who de-
please notify the wharf tender who will raise
The signal flag for the boat to stop nom
Bristol.
WILLIAM DORON
Secretary, Treasurer and General Manager
Call independent Telephone, Burlington N
g.. via Keystone, Nos. le9-D or l04-D Bristol.
and 257-D Burlington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
FLY CRUSADE BENEFICIAL
Real Value Expected to Be
Shown by DR.. Murray's
Statistics.

That health conditions in the. National
Capital have recorded decided improve
ment since the Inauguration of The Star S
first anti-hy campaign, two summers
ago. will be shown. it is expected. by a
comparative study of mortality statistics,
now being made by DR.. Arthur l.. Muir
ray Of the health department
Dr. Murray Is investigating especially
typhoid fever records and mortality re-
turns for infants under one and two
years, respectively. for the last two sum-
mers and the present one He said to-
day that the comparison SO far shows an
Improvement in health conditions since
The Stars battle against the fly began.
1t will be week or ten days before the
study is completed
Now that The Stars educational circu-
lars explaining how the dangerous insect
may be eliminated have been distributed
among thousands of school children Dr.
MURRAY plans to make an inspection OIL
the city with the object of locating fly
breeding places that should be destroyed
Co-operation between citizens and the
health department in abolishing nuisances
of this character is desired. and reports
of such conditions that are sent into the
will be given prompt atten-
ton, 1t is said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
REQUEST Is; DENIED.
Commissioners Decide Company s

On the ground that they prohibited
by law from granting the request. the
commissioners of the District of Column
oia have denied an application by the
Pepper & Salt Company. a corporation
said to be organized for the purpose of
reducing the cost of living in Washing
ton, for five-year lease on space in the
n street, Georgetown and Eastern mar
kets and adjoining Center Market.
According to the application received
by the District heads, it was the inten-
the storing of boxes which will be used
to deliver food supplies to 10000 fami-
lies. lnasmuch as the space at the
farmers street markets would thus be
acquired for distributing purposes rather
than with the intention OF making sales
at those points the Commissioners de-
clded that such an arrangement would
be In conflict with the police regulations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
LOBBY FEARED
Audubon Societies Aroused
Over Possible Change in
Tariff Schedule.

The National Association of Audubon
that the subcommittee of the Senate
finance committee, having charge of the
sch edule In the tariff bill relating to birds
feathers. intended to amend that section.
The Underwood bill would prohibit the
| importation of feathers of wild birds
In speaking of the matter today T
Gilbert Pearson, executive officer Of the
National Association of Audubon So
cieties. said:
If an amendment to the anti-importa-
ton feather proviso is adopted it will be
direct result of rhe millinery feather
lobby. The bill as 1t stands is good one
and has the universal Endorsement of
wild-life protectionists through out Amer
lea. There Is not single dissenting voice
, on the part OF people who are interested
and informed on the subject of bird de-
struction. The amendment introduced by
Senator Clapp. which would allow the inn
game birds usually killed for food pur-
poses and birds which are killed as
pests Is what we understand the sub
committee intends to recommend
While. at a casual glance. this may
appear to be a perfectly fair provision,
1t. nevertheless is an exceedingly danger
Gus one. and. If adopted. would most GER
tainly prove to be absolutely disastrous
to the effectiveness of the anti-importa-
ton proviso in schedule N. This fact is
We'll known to certain commercial inter-
ests of the country. who have. for many
ting premium on the destruction of the
valuable wild-bird life of the world. and
they are giving this proposed amendment
their most frantic support.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
NEW ENGINE FOR HABANA.
Handsome Cruising Launch Also to
Be Cleaned and Painted.

To be equipped with a new gasoline en-
CINE and to be cleaned and painted. the
handsome cruising launch Habana, be-
longing to Judg j. e. Strider. was yes
terday taken from the water OH Regan's
railway. and the work of sc:ubbing her
hull preparatory to painting was started.
twenty-four- horsepower engine, which
is TO take the place of SiXteen-h horse
power that was installed aboard the
Habana when she was built at this city
about year ago. has been delivered at
Regan's. The additional power TO be
placed in the Habana is expected to in
crease her speed considerably and to
make her more available for cruising
work on Chesapeake bay and its tribu-
taries. Judge Strider, il Is stated will
take an extended cruise aboard his boat
IN the coming month.
Damage done the wheel of the aux
Hilary power schooner Stranger, by strik-
ing log iii Occoguan creek last week
was not found to be as serious as was
at first supposed and the vessel has been
pat overheard. Later. it is stated she
will be taken from the water to clean
and paint bottom. On the completion of
this work she will take her owners on a
cruise on the river and bay
The installing of an engine in the yawl
belonging TO Capt. William Fisher has
been completed and the boat has hccn
put overheard ready for service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
TREATED IN HOSPITAL.
Six Persons Injured, Four Seriously.
by Accident.

Miss Lillian Kramer. residing at 1915
Wisconsin avenue northwest. slipped and
fell on the cellar door in front of her
home yesterday afternoon and frac-
tured her leg. She was taken to George
town University Hospital.
William Howard, colored, thirty-two
years old, 10 Morton street northwest,
was caught in an elevator yesterday aft
ernoon while working at 3lS Louisiana
avenue northwest and his foot was
crushed He was taken to Emergency
Hospital.
George ". Allen. forty-seven Years old,
20 9th street northeast, was treated at
Emergency Hospital for painful bruises
sustained when an automobile delivery
wagon backed him against platform
at the Treasury Department.
Richard Fitzgerald. thirty-six years
old. 80 PENNSYLVANIA avenue northwest,
was treated at Casualty Hospital last
night for a fractured ankle, the injury
resulting from an accidental fall at his
home.
Frank Hopkins. colored. thirtyfive
wears old residing near 10th and w
streets northwest. fell from scahold in
front of 1920 L street northwest this
morning and injured the back of his
head. He was taken to Freedman 5
Hospital.
Richard Smoot, coored, fifty-five years
old. was treated at Emergency Hospital
this morning for a fractured arm. An
emery wheel broke in Whites foundry, in
South Washington where he was en-
ployed and struck his arm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
Personal to the River Men.

Frank A. Arthur. who has been super
intendent Of the fifth lighthouse district
for the past two years, is to retire from
the service July o. He recently rendered
MS resignation to the officials at this city
in charge of lighthouse affairs, and it was
accepted. Mr.. Arthur is an efficient su-
perintendent, and is much liked by the
employees of the service in the district
His successor has not been announced.
John P. Phillips. general agent of the
Potomac and Chesapeake Steamboat
Company, returned last night from a trip
down the river over one of the routes of
his company.
Allan Hungerford. formerly purser of
steamers on the river route, but who has
for a. year past been employed ashore,
will return to steamboating, and will
take charge of the purser's Office on the
steamer Wakefield, running on the route
between this city. Colonial Beach and
Mattox creek.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
"BELMONT" MEETING TONIGHT.
Committee Will Discuss Plans for
Saving Estate for Park.

Planning to devise ways and means OF
saving Belmont, the old Barber estate,
as public park, the executive committee
of the general committee chosen last Sat
urday to carry on the work will meet to-
night at Fairmont Seminary. The
executive committee is composed of Judge
G. S. Bundy, w V. Cox. DIR. Arthur Ram
say. d. J. Callahan, Arthur Moses and
W. III. Saunders.
At the meeting tonight a comprehensive
plan TO be followed in the movement to
save Belmont will be outlined. The
plan is to include the raising of 500
as a payment to Harry Wardman. the
present owner of the property, to pay the
expenses of the estate for one year In
dications are that there will be little
difficulty in raising the money.
According to those back of the move
ment. a member of the Senate District
committee has already agreed to intro
duce a bill providing for the purchase of
the estate by the government for use as
a park.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
ON WAYS FOR REPAIRS.
Improvements to Two Tugs Com
pleted, Lighter Hauled Out.

The tug D. NJ. Key of the Taylor feet,
which was put on the marine railway
at Benefits boatyard to locate and
stop a leak in her hull and to calk all
over. has completed repairs and was
put overheard. The tug has been
temporarily laid up at 10th street
wharf to await the coming of buster
towing times on the river
The place made vacant on Bennett
railway by the launching of the Capt.
Toby has been filled by one of the big
lighters belonging to John Miller &
Co, which is to be given a thorough
overhauling Exactly the amount OF
work to be done to the vessel will not
be known until the hull is opened. All
unsound planking and timbers are to
be removed and the craft made .pract1-
cally new. 1t will probably be on the
railway for a week or ten days.
The bay schooner Kate Darlington
which was out on a Baltimore marine
railway for hull repairs, painting and
the like, has been completed and
launched She will return to service
at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
Enters Government Service.
STUDENTS HELP AT FIRE.
Prompt Action Saves Mills Build.
ing-Early Morning Blaze.

A party of graduates and students from
George Washington University returning
from the commencement exercises last
night helped to extinguish a fire in the
photographic Office on the third floor Of
the Mills building. One member of the
party discovered the fire and sent in an
alarm and soon members of the fire de-
partment were at work saving the prop
erty of the Navy Department in the
building:
The fire probably was caused by spon-
taneous combustion some greasy waste
material, 1t is reported, having been left
on the floor. About $500 damage resulted.
Shortly after o'clock this morning the
fire department received a call from box
217. Firemen soon found that the blaze
was confined to sheds in rear of three
houses in the 1900 block in Q street and
one house in p street. The fire was
of unknown origin and about 500 dam
age resulted.
Fire yesterday afternoon destroyed the
awning in front Of the premises of Mrs.
A. 'Berman 3O1 NJ street southwest. The
fire was extinguished without the assist
ance of the fire department after about
SO damage had been done. The origin
of the fire was not determined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
WARNS OF DIPHTHERIA.
Health Department Says Disease Is
on the Increase.

Pointing to the fact that diphtheria is
on the increase in the District of Co
lumbia. the health department in a re-
port just issued urges upon citizens the
exercise of caution with respect to the
disease.
Diphtheretic sore threats are capable
of spreading the disease, it is stated
and as a precautionary measure. it is
desirable that a culture be made I'm all
cases of simple sore throat especially If
cases of positive diphtheria abound. in
order to establish beyond all doubt the
presence or absence of the germ.
1t is stated that the antitoxin method
of treatment of diphtheria has caused a
decided reduction in the death rate caus-
ed by this disease, and there are now
comparatively few cases that terminate
fatally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
MINUS PROPELLER.
Power Launch Disabled While Tow.
inc Fishing Schooner.

\ message received here yesterday
from Capt. Jake Faunce, master OF the
schooner Mary and Rebecca. employed
in summer fishing in the mouth of the
river. stated that the power launch at
tached to the schooner had lost its pro-
peller. and requested that another one
be sent him as soon as possible. The
Mary and Rebecca has been making her
headquarters in Lower Machodoc creek.
Va. and ii is supposed that the launch
was towing the schooner into harbor
when the wheel struck submerged
log and was broken off. and a new pro-
heller was yesterday shipped to Capt.
Faunce.
The fleet of summer fishing craft
working al various points along the
river are making but small catches. and
so far the receipts have been quite
light 1t is said the cool weather has
had something to dc with this. and that
as soon as settled warm weather comes
an increase in the receipts of Potomac
fish is looked for by the dealers at the
wharf market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

National-The Aborn Opera Company, IN
"CavaIIeria Rusticana." S:15 pm
Commbia-The Columbia Players, in
1.-THE Time the Place and the Girl Sill
pm.
Poli's -The Poll Players. in The Con-
cert sis pm.
Belasco-"Capt Scott's South Pole Elk
petition emotion pictures and lecture)
$50 pm.
Casino-Vaudeville and motion pictures.
/ 20, $50, 6:45 and pm.
Cosmos-Vaudeville and motion pic
lures. l pm. to 1915 pm.
Glen Echo Park-Outdoor amusement
and dancing.
Chevy Chase Lake-Marine Band Con-
cert and dancing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
MAKE PHILIPPINES REPUBLIC.
Representative Jones Finds Argu-
ment for Islands in Cuba.

1t would be to the best interests OF
the United States to make the Philippine
Islands republic in the event OF war
with Japan declared Representative Will
liam A. Jones of Virginia. in an address
at dinner given by the Mems League
of the Fifth Baptist Church. last night.
He stated that one night Japan couio
move secretly from her coast to the
Philippines and capture them. IT was
declared that the people of the ISLANDS
are DESTROYS OF a republican form OF
government and that in view of the
ernment is a success it would be a
wise plan to adopt the form in the eastern
possession.
Manuel L. Quezon. resident commits
sioner of the Philippine Islands. was
Scheduled to deliver an address, but was
unable to attend. In his place, Mr.. he
law, his secretary. spoke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
HUGE ENGINE HER CARGO.
Schooner Elizabeth Clarke Arrives
at Wharf to Load.

After having delivered a cargo of rail-
road ties and pulp wood at Alexandria,
the SC hooner Elizabeth CLARKE of the
Hall fleet of this city arrived light this
morning for the purpose of loading a
large traction engine which she is To
take 10 wharf on Mobjack bay. Va.
The engine weighs about seven tons. and
II Is stated that il is one of the largest
single pieces OF machinery ever carried
ny d sailing vessel from this port
The engine will be loaded on the Clarke
today at the 10th street wharf, and after
being hraCed on her deck to prevent roll
ing should heavy weather be encountered
OF the lower river and Chesapeake bay,
the schooner will sail for her destination
II is stated that this will be the only
cargo she will take on this trip
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
PATRIOTISM THE THEME.
Addresses and Music Under Aus
pices Of Daughters Of Liberty.

Under the auspices of Decatur Council
NO. -, Daughters of Liberty, patriotic
services were held last evening on the
lawns surrounding the Linger property on
Good Hope road southeast. Dr. George
Z. Havenner. chief clerk of the Depart
ment OF Commerce, and president of the
Minnesota Avenue Improvement Associa-
ton, presided at the meeting. An ad-
dress dealing with the principles of the
order was delivered by E. r. Boyer, pa st
councillor of Decatur Council Rev. G.
Leroy White. pastor of the Anacostia
Methodist Episcopal Church. made a few
remarks, dealing with the origin of the
nag. and the need for more patriotism
Rev. George M. Cummings. pastor of the
Garden Memorial Presbyterian Church.
also made a few remarks
The remainder of the program included
Rotations and music.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
CONFIRM SEVEN CHILDREN.
Closing Feature of Shabuoth Feas
at Hebrew Synagogue.

The confirma ton of seven children
brought to a close the observation of
Shabuoth, the Feast of Weeks at the
synagogue of the Washington Hebrew
Congregation. yesterday.
The children who were confirmed are
Mildred Blum. 213 18th street southeast;
Alvin B Fisher, 1879 T street northwest
Aubrey D. H. Fisher, 1924 Lanier place;
Carl Greenbaum, 1909 Girard street; Ma
rion King, 1918 Calvert street: Gretchen
Ring. 1917 l. street, and Blanche Smith,
1913 street.
The program included music by the
choir and class prayer by Rabbi Stern,
addresses by members of the class and
the presentation of Bibles by DR.. Louis
Simon. An impressive part Of the service
was the declaration of faith by the class.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
DISTRICT FIRE LOSS
Amounted to $1O5,161 Last Month
Report Saws.

flre losses in the District of Columbia
iast month amounted to s1O5.161. or ap-
proxlmately - per cent of the total in
surance of $500. 4sO. according to a re-
port made to the Commissioners today by
FIRE Chief Wagner. There were nine fires
occasloning loss of $1,000 or more with
the total loss $780, greater than that
reported for the month previous.
During the month ], 727 inspections of
mercantile establishments were made. il
is stated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
SUES DISTRICT FOR $4,000.
Annie Sullivan Says She Was In.
jured by Defective Sidewalk,

The District of Columbia is named de-
PENDANT in a suit to recover $4,000 dam
ages for alleged personal injury filed by
Annie Sullivan
Through Attorney E. Hilton Jackson,
the plaintiff charges that she stepped
into hole in the sidewalk near NJ and
Water streets April l. last and sustained
serious injury. She charges negligence
against the municipal authorities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
New Hospital Site Discussed.

At an executive meeting OF the board
of directors of the Woman's Clinic at tho
home of Mrs. John Hays Hammond yes
terday a discussion was held concerning
the site OF new hospital. No nforma-
ton was given out as 20 the location
Those present were Mrs. Hammond, Mrs
julius Lansburgh. Mrs Arthur Parsons
Mrs. D. D. Lamb. Mrs. f. G. Siggers
Mrs Richard Wainwright, Mrs. Henry G.
Perkins. Mrs. H. c. Yarrow, Mrs Will
,liam Hitz Mrs. William J. Boardman
Mrs. Hennen Jennings and DR.. Elnora
Folkmar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
MONKS WILL PAY HOMAGE.
Annual Celebration in Honor of St.
ANTONY to Be Held.

The annual celebration in honor of st
Antony of Padua will be held tomorrow
morning at the Franciscan Monastery
Brookland The ceremony will begin
with the blessing of ST. Antony's lilies,
which viii be followed by the celebra-
ton Of solemn high mass. Very Rev.
George A. Dougherty. vice rector of
Catholic University, will bless the lilies
and sing the mass.
Hallers mass in honor of st. Aloysius
will be rendered by the monks George
Herbert Wells will preside a the organ
The Franciscan fathers have invited the
friends of the monastery and the'clients
of ST. Antony to be present at. the serv-
ices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
Pedigreed English Stock for Farm

Westmoreland Davis of Leesburg. Va,
will shortly add horned Somersetshire
ram and boar from Huntington, Eng.
to the pedigreed stock he has on his
farm over in Virginia. The animals were
brought over on the steamship Vedamore
from Liverpool, and landed at Baltimore.
Under the national animal quarantine
law the ram and boar have been sent to
the quarantine station for observation
for fifteen days. IF during that period
they develop no disease they will be
shipped to Mr.. Davis in LoudOun
county, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
Bryan to Discuss Alley Elimination

Further impetus to the alley elimination
movement in the District is expected to be
given at meeting of the committee on
one hundred formed to consider plans,
to be held Monday night at the home of
Mrs A. ]. Parsons, 18th and r streets
nor; Invest. Secretary Bryan is among
those scheduled to address the meeting.
Other speakers are to be Representatives
Kahn and Kent of California. Mrs
Woodrow Wilson. with Mrs. Archibald
Hopkins is expected to attend the meet
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-12
Aids to Navigation Replaced.

A notice regarding the replacing of
the Upper Kettle Bottoms buoy, in the
Potomac i'm it's proper position. and of
the replacing of a Cherrystone inlet
buoy has Been issued by the lighthouse
authorities as follows:
Maryland-PotOmac river. Kettle bot
tom shoals upper bell buoy PS. was
reported out of position about one mile
below it's correct position, and will be
replaced as soon as prac tica BILE.
Virginia-Cherryston inlet. channel
buoy, No found missing, has been re-
placed