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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11
SCOUT THEORY
OF PANAMA QUAKES
Liken Dynamite Blasts InfIu-
ence to SparroW's Weight
on High Building.

Some CT the layman critics cf the Pan
ANA canal. who have been discussing the
recent earthquakes there. have recently
advanced the theory that there is some
connection between the earthquakes there
and the powerful dynamite blasts used
during the construction. Government eX-
perts who know all there is to be known
about earthquakes. and who have made a
study of the Panama canal as well, say
this is the merest nonsense.
One of the experts of the geological
survey. to whom the proposition was ire
scented. said:
1T is true that big office building
sometimes falls down. II is true also that
sparrow lighting on the roof CT build
ing puts certain amount of strain on
the structure. But it would be just about
as reasonable to say that the sparrow
lighting on the building knocked 1t down
as 10 say that the heaviest blast of dyna-
mite that could be used anywhere in con-
struction work had the least connection
with the smallest sort of an earthquake.
Motion Over Earth's Surface.
There is always motion all over the
surface of the earth. just as there is
always motion on the surface of the
sea. The difference is that the move
rhe movement of the water Accurate
bench marks will show land movement
in the course of century. One end
of the Scandinavian peninsula is sink
ing and the other is rising. There is
gradual upheaval of the western coast
of this continent | believe it amounts
to about foot in century. After the
water is let into the Panama canal the
marks on the locks are likely to regis
ter n change of a fraction of an inch
In say. thirty years But you and | will
not have to bother about dredging out
the canal to keep water enough in it
for navigation. The question of dyna-
mite having any effect on the earth
movement is too remote to even con-
slider
AT the Smithsonian the question was
dismissed even more briefly Said one
of The scientists: From what we know
of earthquakes. they originate at a
depth OF about ESQ miles. You can
easily figure what portion of this dis
tance would be covered by any dyna-
mite charge you could explode on the
surface.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11

BENJAMIN Chew Howard and Miss
Elizabeth White, daughter OF Capt.
Christian STREET White, were married
Tuesday evening at ST. Stephens
Episcopal Church, Romney, w. Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11
Resinol makes
eczema vanish

THERE is immediate relief for
skins itching, burning and dis.
figured BY eczema, ringwo2m. or
other tormepting skin trouble, I'm
warm bath with Resinol Soap ard
simple application OF Resinoi Oint-
ment. The soothing. healing Resinol
balsams sink right into the skin.
stop itching instantly. and soon clear
away ali trace of eruption, even in
severe and stubborn cases where
other treatments have had no, effect
After that. the regular use OF Res,
mol Soap is usually enough 10 keep
the skin clear and healthy.
Doctors have prescribed Resino. fcr the
past IS years. Sold by all druggists. For
trial size. free. write TO Dept. SIS. Eesinol.
Baltimore. Nd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11
OUTLINE THEIR WORK AT
HOMECOMING BANQUET
Congregation of Anacostia M. E.
Church Adopts Novel Method to
Enthuse It's Membership.

Ome-coming banquet" was the des-
ignation given to gathering of the MEM
bers of the congregation of the Anacos-
tia NJ. E. Church last evening. in the edi-
flee at 14th and U streets southeast, to
become acquainted with one another and
to outline the work for the coming sea-
son. The affair was held in the Sunday
school portion of the church. which had
been handsomely decorated for the event.
Rev G. Leroy White. pastor of the
church, acted as POSTMASTER and stated
that the purpose of the meeting was to
create a more general interest in the
church work, and to bring back those
members who had drifted away.
He called upon several visiting clergy
men to make addresses, including Rev.
DR.. w. l.. Mcdowell, district supern-
tendent: Rev. W. G. Davenport rector
emeritus of Emmanuel p. E. Church:
Rev. DIR. w. A. Hagerty, pastor of the
liam Oscar Roome. jr.. rector of En-
manuel p f. Church. Each spoke words
of praise for the splendid meeting and
expressed hearty wishes for the future
Havenner spoke for the Garden Me-
moral Presbyterian Church, in the alb
sence of .Rev.sGeorge NJ. Cummings. pas
tor, who was unable to he present.
Heads of Societies Speak.
In order that the members of the con-
gresation might become familiar with
what the various organizations are doing
and intend to do, Rev. Mr.. White called
upon the heads of these organizations
for brief addresses These were made
by Arthur B. Suit, Samuel r. Campbell.
Mrs. Arthur B. Suit Ralph Williamson,
Cha ries.- F.. Linger, Daniel c.. Smithson
and Earl Zirkie lt.f
There was also a musical entertain
ment, which included piano solos by
Mrs. Orem and Miss Effie Smith; vocal
solos by Harold King and Mrs. Charles F.
Linger and quartet selections by
Messrs Wedding, Reillcy, Murphy and
King.
One of the most important undertake
ings which the congregation viii be en-
gagged In during the winter months. ac-
cording to announcement last evening,
will be the raising of thousand dollars
to reduce the debt on the church prop
erty. - -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11
Reliance in Health Office.

Personally, l know / had to spend 1929
last spring for fly screens on my town
house. and would have far rather spent
the money in aiding the health office. In
fact if all the money spent on fly
screens in Washington were contributed
toward the health Office 1t would be a
much lighter tax on the residents. and
would save them the annoyance of flies
at the same time
Many of the officials of the Department
of Agriculture who are interested in the
anti-f1y campaign say that the stable in
spection service and manure removal
could easily be made more than self-sup-
porting as the city could derive a good
revenue from the removal of the manure.
Farmers around Washington would buy
it in quantities as fertilizers, if there was
a central point where they could depend
on getting it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11
Municipal Ownership in Favor.

They Eave no other aim than the proper
rceula lion of utilities, but ii is suggeste
tina. their study of this subject may con-
vince them that municipal ownership and
control of public service corporations Is
better than mere public regulation of
such concerns. Both Commissioners
Newman and Siddons are known to favor
the generar principle of public ownership
OF utilities.
Tn Commissioners have been consider
ing tie needs OF the commission for the
next fscaI year with View OF inciud-
ing in the estimate an amount sufhcient
for its operat:on How large an appro-
priation will be asked is not known. II
will be sufficient. however, to provide foc
the establishment Of valuation upol
the properties of one or more local utili-
ties. Until such valuations nave been
established, it is stated. the commission
will not be apt to consider rate questions
or the prices charged for such products
as gas and electricity, as IT would be
without adequate data upon which To
base a conclusion as to whether rates
now in erect are exorbitant or otherwise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11
Bomb Explosion Near Royal Palace.

MILAN, Italy. October IA bomb was
exploded yesterday. in the vicinity of the
royal palace and the archbishops resi-
dence NO damage was done to the
buildings, both OF which were unoccu-
pieds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11
BURIED TREASURE TRYST
THOUGHT TO BE SWlNDLE
Ten Young Men Wait Vainly on
Catalina Island for "Capt. Cliff
Sands" Per Advt.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, October l1.-Ten
young men from as many states. who
have vainly waited since October for
Capt Cliff Sands" to keep tryst with
them at a secluded spot on Catalina
Island have disclosed what the au-
thorities believe to be, buried treas
ure" swindIe. According TO the victims
story, each subscribed SRI TO a proposed
treasure hunting expedition in the
south seas. which Capt, Sands. an
adventurer. and mariner. promised to
conduct. Magazine advertisements of
fabulous fortunes The treasure hunt
els said they sent their money to
Sands at Seattle. ana were instructed
TO meet him mere.
Six OF the young men gave their
names and addresses as follows. Wal
ter Biosy. Milwaukee: Ben Dishing,
Ohio: j. E. Robbins, Dayton. Ohio, n.
g. Barnum. Boston; j. A. Alsdorf, st.
Pa.ti and o. W. Davenport, Portland.
The Others declined TO disclose their
identity.
Sands Student at Seattle.
SEATTLE Wash. October 11.-Clif-
ford w Sands. student in the Uni
versity of Washington. left Seattle a
few weeks ago, telling his friends he
was going TO San Francisco to take
command of d party of fifty men who
would seek buried treasure off the
coast of Peru. Sands ran away from
home a few years ago and made his
way TO Nicaragua, where he took part
in revolution and gained the rank OF
general
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11
District Heads to Give Early
Attention to Question of
Proper Regulations.
ANNUAL BUDGET Is
NEARLY COMPLETED
Important Problems Before Local
Commission to Have Thorough
Study of Commissioners.

With their first big task as Commits
sioners, that of framing the municipal
ity's annual budget, nearly completed, the
District government heads are preparing
to give their next attention to the ques-
ton of the proper regulation of public
utilities operating in the District of CO.
lumbia
Two important entries on the utilities
commission docket are slated for imme-
date consideration.
One of them which concerns the juris-
diction of the commission over taxicab
companies, already has been considered,
and il is likely that the board will an
nounce decision at an early date. The
other entry-the universal transfer ques-
TOMS coming up for a hearing week
from Monday.
The question of whether the commission
shall issue an order requiring local street
railways to issue free reciprocal trans
fers- will be the biggest and most i'm
portant problem that body has yet I'M
dertaken, and there is little doubt but
that its methods of handling the matter
will enable the public to get a fairly &C
curate line on the extent to which the
commission proposes TO go in regulating
local utilities.
Public Interest in Hearing.
This hearing. it is anticipated. will be
largely attended, for the public is in
vited to attend. Nearly every citizens
association in Washington has, at some
time or other. gone on record as favor
ing universal transfers, and 1t is likely
that many of them will be represented
ar the hearing.
1t is expected that Capt. Powell. who
has been assigned from the Corps of
Army Engineers to duty at the Dis
trict building, will report next week.
He will take over the departments now
under the supervision of Capt Schley,
leaving that official free to devote has
entire time to his duties as executive
officer of the utilities commission.
With the estimates out OF the way SO
that the Commissioners can devote as
much attention to the utilities com
mission as they deem necessary. this
new branch of the District government
will be expected to demonstrate In
compa rativeiy short oroer just how
effective 1T may be in accomplishing
the purposes Tor which 1t was created.
The commissioners intend to make
their study of the public utilities sit
uation thorough one.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-06
"AMERICA'S BEST DRESSED WOMAN''
"SaneHe
Wardrobe Often consisso of

, black silk. The two shades are dell
cately frosted together with folds
and edgings of pale cream laces. One
of the hats she chose for it was OF
black tulle, long from front to back,
and somewhat narrow across the
face. 1t was trimmed in four large
plumes, lying fiat around it, and
black tipped at the ends with gold.
Although no one wears long full
train with greater grace than Mrs.
Aston the little heel trains have been
a feature of her costuming lately.
One of her evening gowns depends
for its distinction on its snowy depths.
upon depths of wilderness of chiffon,
LAYERS deep. which descend into
tiny train edged with sable. They are
wearing evening gowns trimmed with
fur in Paris this summer. Bands of
sable outline the short sleeves just
below the shoulder. A little rich lace
here and there saves it from severe
plainness, and ropes of pearls twisted
around the top of the corsage com
pletes the garnishment.
One of her walking costumes that
il the subject of complimentary at
tention is of purple charmeuse. The
skirt extends far above the waist
line to meet the chiffon bodice gath
cred full over palest lavender silk.
The skirt puffs over her slender hips
in paniers and extends in its round
length to within two inches of the
ground, only occasionally disclosing
her black shoes with purple tops.
The satin velvet coat is somewhat
full across the shoulders and gath
cred into a short wasted effect, with
a close fitting tail piece extending
below the waistline. She wears with
this dress a close, round touqe of the
purple tulle which comes far down
over her face and is unornamented,
except for a band of white and a
clump of closely rolled soft feathers
standing up on the 'lett side.
The gown pictured is one she wore
at a dinner in London recently and
is of heavily jetted net. The sleeves
are made in the new scarf-like effect
which is the most popular new thing
of the moment at present.
Mrs. Astor's costumes are said to
occupy all of a good-sized living
room, when hung one after another
in hangers along polls, as in the
closets of department stores. Two
maids take charge of them. Some
times her stock of gowns runs up as
high as 300 in number.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-06

and affectionate wife and tender.
mother
A March bride will be a frivolous
chatterbox, somewhat given to quar-
reling.
An April bride will be inconsistent,
not very intelligent, but very good
looking.
A May bride will be handsome, ami
able and likely to be happy.
A June bride will be impetuous and
generous.
A July bride will be handsome and
smart, but trifle quick tempered.
An August bride will be amiable
and practical.
A September bride will be discreet,
affable and much liked
An October bride will be pretty,
coquettish, loving, but jealous.
A November bride will be liberal,
kind, but of wild disposition.
A December bride will be fond of
novelty and entertaining.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-06
COmmOn-Sense Heels

Do not make the mistake of wear
ing shoes with no heels when your
feet begin to ache in the arches. If
from childhood you have been trained
to heelless foot gear, of course, it al
ters the situation, but not one wom-
an out of a hundred but wears and
has always worn, heels on her shoes.
The flat-sole shoe let's the foot down
into an unnatural position just as the
extreme French heel raised it out of
position. A low, wide common sense
heel is the wisest for all women
having any foot or ankle trouble.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-06

songs and will show old-fashioned
pictures.
Six young women received diplomas
last night at the commencement
exercises of Miss Craven's School,
which was held in the Third Pres
byterian Church. The graduates are
the Misses Helena Marie Hawkins,
Katherine johnson, Jane Woodward
Spur Marjorie Genevieye Dalzell,
Lillian Dieffenbach and Doris Helene
Shipman. The presentation of GER
tiflcates was made by the Rev Will
lam Y. Chapman, pastor of the Rose
vile Presbyterian Church.
The evenings program was as fol-
lows: Anthem, Angel Voices Ever
Singing" the reading of the Scrip
ture; prayer, the Rev. DR.. Robert
Scott Inglis, pastor of the church;
part songs; address, the Rev. DR..
Chapman; benediction, the Rev. DR..
Chapman, and occasional.
The choir loft of the church and
the platform were decorated with
daisies and palms and the graduates
carried bouquets of American beauty
roses, the class flower, and the
minors, who acted as ushers. carried
a directoire staff tipped with roses
and each member of the school pres
ent carried a long-stemmed Amer
lean beauty rose.
A reception was held in the parlor
of the church following the exercises
and Miss Craven assisted the girls
in receiving.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-06
Wedding Gift

My dear Miss Doom:
Not long ago you mentioned a few
gifts for my brother. Now. will you
kindly tell me of a few wedding
gifts? ] have no idea what to give
Thanking you, THERESA w.
Cut glass and silver are always
sure of welcome. 1t is rather hard
to advise when you have given me no
idea as to how much you care to
spend. An orangewood salad set
with silver handles makes a gift that
will hardly be duplicated. A framed
water color or pastel, Dresden rose
jar, Cluny centerpiece Cor luncheon
set, if you can afford it,, or folding
card table would be appreciated, I
am sure.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-06
THINGS WORTH KNOWING

If you have a steel range try clean
ing it all over with an oiled rag, part
lard and coal oil. Keep it for that
purpose; it keeps stove much nicer
than backing of any kind.
Before cleaning make two bags of
flannel to fit your broom and see how
much better 1T Is than trying the
broom in cloth when sweeping
walls.
To Keep Meat Without Ice-When
your meat comes put 1t in a kettle
with enough water to cover and bring
1t Just to the boiling point, then set
away till next day and finish just as
you desire it. This way it keeps and
is as fresh as If taken from the ice.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-06
NEWS FOR
| = SHOPPERS

Sash and hair bows of an excellent
quality are on sale at L. Bamberger
& Co.'S at various prices
Women's coats and wraps of eponge
and serge may be purchased at OPP
penheim, Collins & Co.'S at reduced
prices.
The David Straus Company are
selling women's linen dresses
trimmed with white linen and pearl
buttons. The prices on these gar
ments are 1899.
At Hahne & Co.'S women's and
misses silk stockings are sold at 80
cents to SO pair.
Forty-inch foulard silk is sold at
the w. V. Snyder Company's at SIPS
a yard. This material is used to a
great extent for summer dresses.
Children's school hats are displayed
at L. S. Plaut & Co.'S at moderate
prices
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-06
Clothes and the Prudential
Dear Miss Doom

Dear Miss Doom:
Can a girl of Is years old get a
position in the clerical department of
the Prudential If she attended high
school for year and half?
I have a dress that is trimmed with
white brocaded velvet. How can l
clean this trimming, as 1t is dirty?
Also, win soap and water leave a
stain on Alice blue silk poplin?
A READER.
Girls of IS are not employed in the
Prudential Messenger clerks must
be III years of age and regular
clerks must be eighteen.
Remove the velvet from the dress
and sponge lightly with a mixture of
equal parts of ether. alcohol and am
monia. AS each part is sponged have
someone hold a flatiron, broad side
up, while you draw the velvet slowly
across the hot iron, whisking 1t as
you do so. This raises the pile. If
there is much of the velvet | would
advise you to have.it done by pro-
fessional cleaner.
do not understand the last ques-
ton. Do you wish to wash the dress?
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-06
Wedding Rhymes
Dear Miss Doom

Dear Miss doom:
Will you please publish the bridal
omens for each month, such as:
Married when October leaves are
thin.
Toll and hardship for you begin"
If you do not know them, perhaps
some of the readers will, and oblige,
MABLE B.
I think this is the list you mean:
Married in January's hoar and rime,
Good things will come if you wait
your time.
Married in February's sleety weather,
Life you'll tread in tune together.
Married when March winds whine
and roar.
Your home will be on foreign shore.
Married meath Aprirs changeful
skies,
A checkered path before you lies.
Married when bees DER May bios
SONS fit
Strangers around your board will sit.
Married in month of roses-June-
Life will be long honeymoon
Married in July, with flowers ablaze.
Bitter-sweet memories in after days,
Married in Augustus heat and browse,
Lover and friend in your chosen
spouse.
Married in golden September's glow,
Smooth and serene your life will go.
Married when leaves in October thin.
Toll and hardship for you begin.
Married in wells of November mist,
Fortune your wedding ring has
kissed.
Married in days of DEFENDERS cheer,
Loves star shines brighter from year
to year.
Here is another list;
January bride will be a prudent
housekeeper and very ood-tempered.
A February bride will be a kind
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-06
Cleaning False Hair

Gasoline is an excellent cleanser
for false hair. Pour some into a
shallow pan, hold your switch by
the stem and swish it back and forth
until it is clean. Rinse it thorough
ly in clean gasoline and hang it out
of doors to dry. Switches or puffs
cleaned in this manner will look
much better and last longer than
when they are washed in water.
Continual washing in water makes
the hair lustreless and brittle.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-06
Packing Flowers

Send flowers in tin box, such as
crackers are packed in. These boxes
come in various sizes. Line the box
with paraffin paper. then with moist
cotton. Place the flowers carefully in
this, sprinkling lightly. and placing on
each layer of the blossoms a thick
ness of moist cotton. Fasten the top
on securely and wrap in stout brown
papers. When you have addressed
the parcel print on it in large, clear
letters: Flowers! Perishable! Keep
in a cool place"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-06-06
EcOnOmizing in Food

As half the expenditure of house
Is put out on food, the first step to-
ward careful management must be
in this direction. If woman is
good cook and knows how to prepare
dainty dishes, half her battle is won.
Cheaper cuts Of meat may then
be served. disguised with delicious
sauces, as ragouts or zen casserole"
Odds and ends of left overs. may
often be used for several meals if
they are cooked in different ways