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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
MORE FUNDS ARE NEEDED
Less Than $3.50 Raised to En-
terrain Association of P0-
lice Chiefs.

With less than $3.50 subscribed for
the entertainment of the $50 members
OF the International Association of Po-
lice Chiefs. which will meet in conven-
ton in this city June GA, the Cham
Der of Commerce entertainment COM
mittee started fine-tooth comb cam
paisn today to raise the total of $4,000
necessary to carry through the pro-
gram as arranged.
Isaac Cans. chairman of the enter
tainment committee: Thomas Grant,
secretary of the Chamber of Commerce:
John f. Slaven and Maj. Richard Syl-
vester. president of the association, met
today to devise ways and means.
A circular letter which was sent out
today calls attention to the fact that
no one can entertain $50 police chiefs
for less than 81 apiece. AS the situa-
ton now stands. it is pointed out. the
Chamber of Commerce invited the po-
lice chiefs here, and is under moral OBJ
legations to entertain the members
while in the city.
The latest subscribers to the fund
are: Cuno Fl. Rudolph. $40; Ernest ii.
Merrick, So; Ward Savage, $40: James
F. Oyster, SO; Charles Rauscher, SIS:
e. w. Bradford. SO; r. L. Montague,
IS: L. S. Schmid. IS: Robert r. futile,
So. and William G. Eustis. SIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
BEGINS ACTIVE CHURCH WORK.
Rev. j. E. Fort Removes to Laytons-
vile. Md Circnit

Rev John +. Fort and family have
given up their residence at 14th and V
streets southeast and have moved to
Laytonsville. Md, where Mr.. Fort will
assume charge of five Methodist Epis-
copal churches in what is known as the
Laytonsville circuit. Mr. Fort has re-
sided in Anacostia all of his life and
during that time has been an active
member of the Anacostia NJ. E. Church.
For the the past fourteen years he has
been associated with the firm of James
b. Lambie & Co.. in Washington, and
also has studied for the Methodist min
istry. He recently passed the entrance
examinations with high honors.
Since becoming pastor he has been
in charge of the Concord Church. be-
yond Georgetown. and was instrumental
in building the present stone structure
at that place to replace an old frame
structure which was used for number
of years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
DEATH DUE TO INJURY.
Clarence Johnson Supposed to Have
Fallen, Causing Skull Fracture.

Clarence Johnson, colored. who resided
at 1145 Linger court northwest, died al
Emergency Hospital this morning shortly
before 3 o'clock his death, it is thought
being due to a cerebral hemorrhage fol-
lowing a fracture of his skull.
Johnson was assisted home Saturday
night by two women and man. He
told his mother he had had a spasm and
that he had fallen and hurt his head.
AS he was subject to such attacks, his
mother did not attach any particular i'm
portance to the affair, the young man
having been similarly injured before.
Yesterday afternoon he became uncOn-
scious and was taken to the hospital.
Coroner hewitt and the police are in
vestisating his death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
LAUDS THREE GREAT MEN.
Speaker Of Porto Rican House of
Delegates Addresses Atheneum.

Senior Don Jose de Diego. speaker of
the house of delegates of Porto Rico.
was the orator before the Spanish Ameri-
can Atheneum last night. He, lauded Co
lumbus Washington and Bolivar as the
three greatest men since Christ.
Senior Don Francisco Yanes. assistant
director Of the Pan-American Union. and
president of the atheneum. presided at
the meeting. which was conducted en-
tirely in Spanish. The Rev Father Cur
rier, second vice president of the athe,
neum, also spoke. On the platform, in
addition to the two speakers, were Senior
Don Moreno La Gale, secretary of the
atheneum, and Senior Don MunoZ Rivero,
commissioner from Porto Rico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
PROGRESS OF PANAMA EXPO.
Splendor Of Frisco Celebration Fore
casted-Lecture on Golden West.

The progress of the Panama exposition
and it's prospective magnificence was the
subject of an address by Representative
julius Kahn OF California last night at the
meeting of the California State Associa-
ton. in the First Congregational Church.
Frank II. Poston lectured on THE Golden
West illustrating his subject with
stereopticon views.
\ number of special meetings and ex-
cursions We're announced by the associa-
ton. Included i'm these are the following:
First Sunday in June. the celebration of
the dedication of the Joaquin Miller
cabin in Rock Greek Park: first Sunday
in July visit to Marshall Hall: first Sun
day i'm August. trip to Harpers Ferry. in
commemoration of California being rec
ognized as a territory by the United
States in 1916.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
SMALL FIRES, SLIGHT LOSS.
Store Awning Ablaze, Stable and
Shed Slightly Damaged.

The awning i'm front of the store OF
Wilhelm Schmidt, 1903 S street northwest,
caught fire last night shortly after )
O'clock. Policeman Murray acted the part
of fireman and eXtnguished the blaze.
A small fire in stable in the rear of
100 18th street southeast yesterday after
noon caused a scare. Several companies
of the fire. department responded to an
alarm, and the blaze was quickly extin-
guished. About 81 damage resulted.
No. engine company went to the
premises of Eugene Leger. 224 I'd street
northeast. yesterday afternoon and ex-
tinguished a fire in a shed. Only slight
damage resulted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20

The same attitude toward the PROPOSE
ton is taken by Assistant United States
Attorney Ralph Given. who was for years
Judge Mullowny's assistant as prosecutor
and now is prosecuting attorney in the
United States branch OF the court. Mr..
Given says that countless times he has
had to make charge of larceny against
a man when what he needed was treat
ment for alcoholism III hospital.
'Of course. they have been guilty Of
larceny or some other small offense" Mr.
Given said. But the ends of Justice
would have been more than satisfied if
the offender could have been removed for
a long time from liquor. When a man gets
such taste for whisky he will steal i'm
order 10 get it. just as dope fiend will
steal 10 get morNhine or cocaine. So
ciety would be far better served if this
man or woman was relieved of this appe-
tite for alcohol"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
SERIOUSLY HURT BY TRAIN.
Charles B. Gilmore in Casualty Hos
pital in Critical Condition.

Charles B. Gilmore. forty-fve years old,
was struck by a train on the Chesapeake
Beach railroad near his home, at Hill
brook, yesterday afternoon about 4:43
O'Clock and so seriously hurt that physi-
clans at Casualty Hospital express
doubts of his recovery.
II is stated by the police that Gilmore
was walking along the tracks gathering
wood when the train struck him, inJurinS
him about the legs and back. Ii Is fear
ed his back was broken
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

Schooner Majestic. lumber from Nom
I'M creek. at 10th street wharf for +.
Madison Hall; schooner Mildred. pulp
wood from Nomini creek, at Alexandria
for shipment 10 West Virginia paper
making mills; barges Cecil and Kent.
at Alexandria with fertilizer material
from Baltimore: schooner Clara Howeth,
light from cTisfield. Md. to load for the
eastern shore OF Chesapeake bay;
schooner j. A. Holland. at Alexandria
with pulp wood from Stratford, Va. for
Clarke * son. United States engineers
launch Colonel Leach. new, from Balti-
more for service on the Potomac. power
boat Stung. with fresh fish from Poto-
mae river nets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
AND COUNTY
NEWS ITEMS AND NOTES
Mrs. Melissa J. Higgins Found
Dead in Bed at Gath
ersburg.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

ROCKVILLE, Md. May 20, 1913.
Mrs. Melissa ]. Higgins, wife of
Charles H. Higgins, was found dead in
bed at her home in Gaithersburg yester-
day morning. She had been in poor
health for some time, but her condition
had not been regarded as serious and
when she retired the evening before ap-
peared to be as well as at any time re-
Gently Heart failure is believed to
have been the cause of death.
Mrs. Higgins was thirty-five years
old. She is survived by her husband
and six children. The funeral will take
place at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning
from Epworth Methodist Church, Cal
thersburg Mrs. Higgins was daugh-
ter Of the late Levi Watkins and had
lived in this county all her life
Bride virginian.
Miss Minnie q. Pearson, aged twenty
six, of Boston, Va, and James Z. Harry,
aged thirty-two, Of Tenleytown. D. c..
were married in Rockville yesterday by
Rev Frank M. Richardson. pastor of
the Southern Methodist Church, the
home of the minister being the scene
Of the ceremony. Immediately after
ward they left for Washington.
William Newman, colored. was fined
$50 and costs by Judge Arthur NJ. Mace
in the police court here yesterday upon
being found guilty of violating the
local option law. He paid the fine and
ro1aa Cpd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
ALLEY LIFE PROBLEM
i TOPIC OF DISCUSSION
Midcity Citizens Association
Discusses Phases of H0uS-
ing Question.

The midcity Citizens Association
which includes in it's jurisdiction the ter
ritory from New Jersey avenue to 18th
street and from G street to Rhode Island
avenue. held its third meeting last night
in Carroll Institute Hall.
A discussion of the alley problem was
started by the president, A. J. Driscoll
who asked for views OH the proposition
for abolition of alleys. now under gen
eral discussion. Charles Schreve and f.
j. Hannah. both agreed that while the
colored inhabitants of alleys were needed
as servants in the houses on the thor
oughfares, they must have a dwelling
place. and that the alleys are necessary
for that purpose.
Abolition as a Remedy.
Mr.. Schreve conceded that the alleys
need reformation. Abolition, he cons:d-
cred. would be an effective way to i'm
prove the morals of such places. But he
cited the cause of the landlord, who
will lose a fair return on investment in
such properties when they are done away
with.
He die. not understand there is any posi-.
tive general sentiment for the abolition
of alleys. The idea, he concluded, was
just the result of suggestion from the
Summing trips of Mrs. Woodrow Wilson
wife of the President. He did not know
that Mrs. Wilson was sponsor for any
such proposition.
Better Street Lighting Asked.
A resolution. calling for better light
ing on NJ street between 7th street and
New Jersey avenue was referred to
the committee on alleys. streets.
buildings and parks. The chair ap
pointed the following committees:
Membership-John Shugru, s. r.
Waters William Fowles. J. d. Howard,
John Clipper and II. G. Bergling.
Public health-Dr. NJ. L. Turner. L.
$. Chesley, j. W. Gregg, Patrick
fShugru and Robert White.
observation-disclosures Degnan, j.
II. Hensley and John Clipper.
Laws and Observation-Disclosures Shreve,
DIR. w. I. Gill and John Shugru.
Streets. alleys, buildings and parks
is. r. Waters. j. j. Bowles. Henry
Kaufman \. II. Plugge and Warren NJ.
Wythe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
Honors Judge Who Saved Cir.

At meeting of the board of COVER
nors of the American Cross of Honor
yesterday the insignia of the order was
awarded TO Judge Frederic Kernochan
of New York city. Judge Kernochan,
at the risk of his own life. entered the
surf al Atlantic Highlands, n. j., and
rescued a young woman from drowning.
Mayor Gaynor of New York has signi-
fled his willingness formally to present
the medal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
Will Hold Henderson Memorial.

In recognition of the service done the
celored race by the late Senator John B.
Henderson of Missouri, who was largely
instrumental in drafting the thirteenth
amendment to the Constitution. which
abolished slavery, memorial services will
be held Friday at Cosmopolitan Baptist
Church. The President, Vice President
and Speaker Clark have been invited to
attend the services. at which Rev. Simon
P. w. Drew, pastor of the church. will Of
ficiate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
Social Welfare Meeting Tonight.

A meeting of the School for Social
Welfare of the District of Columbia is
announced to be held in the Public
Library tonight, Stanley w. Finch Of the
Department of Justice. organizer of the
school. presiding. Plans for carrying on
the campaign against the social evil and
white slavery will be discussed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
Flag Presentation Tonight.

Arrangements have been completed for
a flag raising and the presentation OF a
Bible to the public schools Of Fort Myer
Heights tonight by the Patriotic Order OF
Americans. The exercises are to open at
Z O'Clock Mrs. HI. A. Burke is chair
man of the committee of arrangements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
Made a Technical Error.

The testimony showed that Newman
was a member of a club that had been
organized to buy barrel OF WHISKY
for distribution among the members and
was designated to make the purchase
and attend to the distribution. He made
the mistake, however. of collecting the
money after distributing the liquor,
which was held to constitute techni-
cal violation of the low.
4 license to marry has been issued
Grace Eleanor Taylor. both of this
county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
Louisianians to Organize

Dwellers in Washington who hail from
the Pelican state plan to organize the
Louisiana State Society at a meeting
to be held Thursday night at 905 street
northwest Senator j. E. Ransdell and
Representative j T. Watkins have been
asked to address the assembly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20

There's No Risk When Heurich's
Maerzen and Senate are the beers you
drink Every drop of these sparkling
brews is pure as dew. Aged to 10
months: 2 dozen. $1.TJ Hager, $3.50. Bot
tie rebate, soc. Write or tel. w. 1900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
LOCAL MENTION.
4MUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

National-Aborn Opera Company IN
ia Boheme." SIS pm.
Belasco-"Capt. Scott and Animal
Life IN the Antarctic" emotion pictures
and Iecture), $50 pm.
colimbia-The Columbia Players IN
The Road to Yesterday, Sis pm
,,basa.s-E;dison Talking Pictures. l
pm. 10 II pm
PoIis-The Poll Players in The
Million Sis pm.
Casino-NaudevilIe and motion pic
lures, / so 3:15, Sis and $50 pm.
Cosmos-Vaudeville and motion PIE
lures / pm. to 10:i5 PM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
Sunday I'm Philadelphia.

A trip full of interest and pleasure Sun
day excursion only 81. 80. Philadelphia
and return. next Sunday, May u, Penn
sylvania railroad. $22J to Chester: So to
Wilmington and return. Special train
leaves Washington 7:3O a.m.-Advertise-
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
The Tramp
He's idle unsteady every ready him
give him b always tatters but little
By WALT MASON

he eVernore happy, so What IS the diH ! ne
carries no sorrow, care for tomorrow, his rooi
is the heaven, his couch is the soil no signing OF
weeping breaks in on his sleeping, no bell in the
morning shall call him to toll AS free as the
breezes he goes where he pleases, no rude over
seer to boss him around; his joys do not withec
he goes yon and hither, till dead in haystack OF
ditch he is found The joys of such freedom
no sane man can need EN-! Far better to toll
for the kids and the wife, till muscles are aching
and collarbone breaking than selfshly follow the
vagabond life. One laborer toiing is worth the
whole boiling of idlets and tramns of whatever
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20

Solos Baking Powder.
Superior to any other at any price
25c pound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20

$3.50 Philadelphia and Return. $3.50
Only SD to Chester and 81 to Whining
ton and return. Pennsylvania railroad,
next Sunday, May %. Special train leaves
Washington 100 am.-Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20

Great Feature, Sensational! "HOnOI
for Honor" Today. Virginia Theater.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
Reliable Plumbing.
Eberly's Sons, as 9Th NV.
Reisfnger's

Fresh strawberry Ice Cream. Sl.Zo PET
GAL: Coo X gal Phone NJ. 2i6'.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20

Old EngravinRs, autograph Letters.
historical portraits bought ana sold
Heitmuller Art Co.. 1907 14th St NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20

whether remodeling or installing new
system viii add hundreds of dollars in
value to II house If YOU want TO sell or
will improve its chances of renting
SIIF1pD'S experts are expert and may be
employed at reasonable cost. Estimates
cost nothing SHEDD, 49, 9TH ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20

Weschler's, $40 Pa. Ave. NV.
A good place to dispose of furniture,
carpets, pianos, etc. Sale every Saturday
$50 a m. Phone NJ. 1882 for wagon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20

Better Put Roofs I'm shape Before
more rain comes Best shingles at lowest
prices. Tel. n. 1173. Eisinger Bros. ,21O9 It'll.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20

Phone Your Want Ad 10 The star.
Main 2440.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
Hardware. Paint and on.

Roof paint. guaranteed for six years.
soc GAL; pure linseed oil, soc gal.
Moran. 2126 Pennsylvania avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
Better Street Lighting Asked.
Best Service to California.

Standard or tourist. Latter personally
conducted without change daily except
Sunday. Berth -. Washington-S Sunset
Route. A. ]. Poston. G. A., 9O5 F. 7O5 18th.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20

The Cost BY Our system Is Lower Than
10y having your washwoInan WASH your
bed and table linens. Yale Laundry.
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Elected President of Council.

Money to loan at and Oh on real estate
Frank T. Rawlings Co.. 1425 ". 7. ave-
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
Ii Quenches Thirkl

Horsford's Acid Phosphate
TeaSpOonful in glass of water far more
delicious and refreshing than lemonade
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20

Line. 1856 Open All Night. Line 1901.
Tyree's, 18th and II SITS ne. Druggists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20

Booklet On safe lnvestnents Free
Send Tor one A. F. FOX CO.. lsii H
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Phone Your Want Ad to The Star.
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degree; and though all know don't find ebalming
the fact ebamed should be- The will chortle about the
be mortal who wands the highways and the but
who sings the oe the spangled moe who kids
a dollar day?
e. oss,s s.:s ... .s .. LAexzNa4c.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
Flowers and Floral Decoration.

FTOWers and FLORAL DECORATIONS
for weddings and commenceInents. Ask
'or estimate and suggestions. GUIDE 1914 F.
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MAYOR OF EVANSVILLE
TAKES OATH OF OFFICE
Harry w. Shepherd, Reelected City
Head, Was Born in Washington.
Councilmen Also Sworn In.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.


IFY ATTSyILLE. May 20 1919:
Harry w Shepherd. reelected mayor
az Evansville May ). took the oath OF
office Iast night. and at the same time
John Fainter. jr; John &. Brooke and
George NJ. Mcfarland were sworn in as
councilmen from the first. second and
third wards respectively. the oaths
we're administered by Justice of the
Peace Louis o. Wissman
Following the inaugural of the mayor
and new councilmen. Mayor Shepherd
addressed the council. expressing the be-
lief that the same spirit of harmony ana
a purpose to advance the towns interest
would be displayed by the new council
as prevailed IN the old body. He then
announced the standing committees Tor
the ensuing councilmanic year as fol-
lows, the first named councilman being
the chairman in each case Water COM
mittee, Messrs. Fainter, Mcfarland and
Clark: lighting committee, Messrs Nc
Farland. Hold and Fainter: fire depart
ment and municipal building committee,
Messrs. Brooke, Holden and Tillman:
road committee. Messrs. Clark, Fainter
and Brooke: finance committee. Messrs.
Holden, Tilman and Brooke; health and
improvement committee, Messrs. Tillman,
Was reelected town clerk, Vincent A.
Sheehy was reelected corporation coun-
sci. John \. Johnson was reelected in
spector of buildings and plumbing,
Charles w. Barr town bailiff, w. w.
Rushe under-bailiff and j. T. Fritts
electrical inspector.
Elected President Of Council.
Councilman Albert III. Clark was elect
ed president of the council. Z. A. Full
Ter, William a. Shepherd and John A.
johnson were appointed assessors.
Fred D. Tillmap OF the first ward, ten
dered his resignation to take effect at
once. He declared that he found it neces-
sary to remove TO Washington Temporal
rily and, therefore. was ineligible to
serve longer as member of the coun-
Gil
Harry W. Shepherd. the mayor, was
born in Washington in 1870. his parents
being Wilmer 5. and Laura A. Shepherd.
Ills grandfather was Gov. Shepherd of
the District of Columbia. His parents re-
moved TO Hyattsville in 1872
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20
Tugs and lows.
Memoranda.

Steamer Daniel *. Jackson is char
tered 10 load at Alexandria for Aqua
creek and lumber back: engineers snag
pulier York is on her way to West Point
Va, in tow OF United States engineers
service tug Castle; schooner i-dith Yer
rail- will return 10 lower river point to
load pulp wood for Alexandria: schooner
Federal Hill is at Baltimore with lumber
from Kappa hammock river point: schoon-
or Maine is due at this city with lum-
per from "a Virginia point: barge Ed
ard Clinton has completed unloading as
phaIt ut Georgetown and is TO load rail
road ties ar Quaptico for New York
schooner Virginia Dare is on her way to
this city from tho Rappahannock river
with lumber.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-20

Holmes Bread Is Not Handled In
necessarily. HOLMES HoMEMA DfI
MILK BREAD comes direct from the
bakery TO your home in our wagons Inc
charge is hut sc loaf or II tickets for 81
HOLMES BAKERY, 10i + st