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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-08
Afraid to Let Go.

Nevertheless. we keep on advertising,
because our advertising friends again
have taught US that when people are not
busy they have time TO read advertise
ments, and we are preparing the way for
better times 10 come II is good deal
like a man who has grabbed a trouble
some dog by the tail and is swinging 1t
around him. We are afraid TO let go for
fear Of the results.
II nave written one or two advertise
ments that have brought a number OF
members OF the board OF trustees In 70
see the president early the next morning.
Usually, was very proud OF these adver-
tlsements when written. but after my in
terview with the president felt that per-
haps the company had received more good
from the advertisement than l have per-
sonally.
The advertisement for deposits nearly
always draws a certain number OF tickle
individuals, who shift around from one
bank 10 another. The accounts may be
large enough in themselves, but require
n great deal Of attention. They are gen
orally people who want 10 spend the
greater part OF the day talking over
their personal affairs with the officers OF
the bank. The result is that they take
up more time than their money is worth
They have worn their welcome out In
their own bank and are attracted by your
advertisement in the hope that they can
begin all over again with your people.
Under these circumstances the bank
advertiser is likely 10 be discouraged and
10 think that II is just as well to cut out
all bank advertising. He comes TO the
conclusion that bank advertising Is use
less, anyhow, because most people have
accounts, and you are doubtful Of the de-
STABILITY Of one bank trying to steal
away accounts from the other. You have
the feeling, perhaps. that In few weeks
the temporary furry Of high money that
has made you want to increase the num-
her Of your depositors will be over, and
that money will again be drug on the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-08
Persons To Be Reached.

There are many men engaged in busi-
ness whose business is growing larger
and who find that their neighoorhood
bank no longer supplies them with all OF
the accommodation they need. They want
a larger ana better bank. There are
some men also whose affairs In the worm
are gradually improving, and they nhd
at the end OF the month that they have
some money left over after paying their
bills These men need "A bank. There
are some people who are legitimately dis
satisfied with the bank that they are
using al present. Perhaps they are doubt
full as TO its solvency. Perhaps they do
not get there the service or accommoda-
ton they need.
"lhe question is how to find these peo-
nle. You have something that VIII DC
useful 10 them. How can you come In
contact with them? II you had list OF
them YOU would send them circulars or
YOU would go to see them and show now
your bank could serve them. They are
somewhere among the seven million people
in greater New York.
eft is out of the question to send cir
c,lars TO them. one edition of seven
million and the accompanying postage
would be a heavy drain on almost any IN
stitution represented here tonight ana
the circulars would not be effective, be-
cause probably not more than one per-
son out OF ten thousand is at present
live prospect for your business. MOST OF
vour circulars would be wasted and for-
gotten
"You must do some kind of advertising
that Will keep you In the minds OF possible
users OF your bank. so that they may
think OF you when the time comes when
they want bank, be that time one
month from now, one year from now or
ten years from now.
Newspapers Best Mediums.
"In my opinion. the standard daily
newspapers of New York City are the
best mediums to accomplish this result
mean lust what I say-the standard
daily newspapers For the purpose OF
making q general impression ! do not
believe In using the religious or the bust
ness or trade publications, the theatrical
or the funny papers, the fraternal. the
financial or the local society papers, nor
do | believe in using programmes or
billboards. These all have their use In
the proper time and place, but not for the
purpose of making a general, lasting i'm
preston.
my reason for this is as follows: Every
man who is likely to have money enough
for bank deposit reads daily paper
He may not read the same paper every
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11
Births Reported.

The following births have been report
ed to the health department in the pas
tWenty-four hours:
Ernest and Sadie Taish, girl.
Raymond and Marie L. Sorrell. girl.
Leon and Rose Pindot. girl.
James j. and Josephine B. OLeary
boy.
Lawrence C. and Louisa A. Leather
land, girl.
Clarence and Edna E. Krepy. girl.
George and Margaret Holtz, boy.
Harry and Hazel D. Hites, boy.
Ernest H. and Jean NJ. Coolidge, girl
Julian N and Julia A. Brown. girl.
Joseph A. and Rose NJ. Berberich, boy
G. Henry and Helena c. Ashenbach
girl.
Charles G. and Teresa c. Parker, boy.
William and Macie Thomas, girl
William and Grace Smith, girl.
William and Martha Savoy, boy.
John and Rosa Smith, boy.
Samuel w. and Deborah Lane. boy.
George H. and Mildred Jenkins. girl
William and Christiana Hicks. boy.
James and Helen Gray, boy.
Iinwood and Ada FELTON,, boy.
William G. and Bessie Cones, boy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11

ing of subjects at the time when the mind
is best fitted to receive them.
3. 1t would break up the uniform
course, the lock-step In promotion. ana
the attempt to standardize children be-
yond the sixth grade. in favor Of in
dividuality and freedom
~. 1t would go far to solve the prob
lem Of the laggard in the school.
70. 1t would relieve the congestion OF
the curriculum and the consequent over
pressure on both pupils and teachers.
IS. It would make the transition from
one teacher to several begin at the nat
ural Understanding of adolescence.
~. It would tend to greater efficiency
In administration and I'm teaching.
IS. 1t would especially facilitate the
development of handwork.
g. It would bring a broader outlook to
each pupil by being brought into contact
with several teachers.
40 It would avert the educational ruin
In school until sixteen years of age, in
stead OF training them in idleness or
worse between the ages of fourteen and
sixteen"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been ISSUED 10
the following:
Richard DietIe and Matilda Sursngi.
Frank il. Dewey and Alice 0. Hake,
both of Richmond. Va.
Thomas Henry and Ella Brook, both
OF 81. Mary's county, Md.
William T. Francksen and Myrtle l..
Simpson, both of Philadelphia, Pa
Samuel Rosen of Richmond, Va, ana
Sarah y. Rosen OF this city.
William ]. Ingram and Julia NJ. Hef-
fernan.
Douglas l.. Watson and Christine
Abendschein.
ZeDon A. Tsianakas OF this city ana
Helen A. karademo of Philadelphia, Pa
Philip Klenger and Mary Maderu-
Herbert w. Carter and Sallie NJ. Pitts.
both of Milford. Va.
Garnett Hudson and Ethel j. Tibbs.
Harry w Gillingham and Bertha II.
Pierce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11

James Croggon one of the oldest if
not the oldest newspaper man in Wash
ington, celebrated his seventy-eighth
birthday anniversary today. Although not
now regularly employed, Mr.. Croggon is
still an active writer and his articles on
"Old Washington appear at frequent in
tervals in The Star.
Mr. Croggons celebrated the anniversary
of his birth quietly, only a few friends
and relatives dropping in to wish him
'many returns of the day." Mr.. Croggon
began work as a member of The Stars
reportorial staff in 1862 and continued his
work as member of the active staff un-
til 1894.
Wrote Civil War Articles.
The veteran reporter wrote many of the
articles which appeared at the time of the
civil war and recorded the progress of
tIlatp great stfuggle In this capacity ne
came in contact with a large number of
the prominent figures in the war;
He was educated in Henshaw's Public
School, one Of the first schools of the
streets at that time. He was born on
the site where the building at 1315-17 F
street now stands. his parents being
Henry B. and Mary A. Croggon.
Mr.. Croggon is one of the five founders
of the Order of Jonadabs. He also is a
member of the Association of Oldest In
habitants of the District OF Columbia and
citation. He has three daughters, all of
this city, and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth
WEIGH of Pelham, N. Y, and Mrs. Belle
Langley of Decatur, Neb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
IN U. S. SHOWS INCREASE
Work to Cost 1854, 926,713 Now On
der Way, Latest Statistics
Show.

CHICAGO, October 11.-An increase in
building construction in the United
States is shown for the first time in sew
eral years in statistics gathered from
every important city, and published here
today. The figures show a total OF
21,36l buildings. costing $64,926 713, un-
der way. This is compared with 2O,20A
new buildings in the same month year
ago, costing S61 ,9O1, 245.
This is general increase Of about
per cent figures for several preceding
years having shown decline in build
ing operations.
I, Chicago leads the nation in the value
of buildings in course of construction
with 800, an increase of per
cent over last year New York has
total of $500 400; Boston, 1000. and
Philadelphia, $4.363, 155.
In Chicago $50 buildings are under
way, in New York 443, in Boston 456 and
| in Philadelphia 1902.
Portland, Me, shows an increase Of
247 per cent in building operations.
other percentage gains are: Boston, II
/ Philadelphia, SO: Cleveland, Al; Detroit,
| .: Cincinnati. "a; Toledo. 80, and Pitts
burgh, 8.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11
HOSPITAL GETS REQUEST.
Homeopathic Institution Beneficiary
of Mrs. Sidney A. Hilliard.

Through bequest of Mrs. Sidney A.
Hilliard. the National Homeopathic
Hospital is to receive homeopathic
remedies for the patients, a library OF
books relating to the use of such RENE
dies, and eventually endowed rooms
for the use of INDECENT patients who
cannot afford to pay for treatment.
The trustees of the billiard fund. ii
was announced today, will be DIR. ]. B.
Gregg GUSTS. the American Security
and Trust Company and DR.. ]. B. Gregg
Gusts, jr,
The testatrix. 1t Is explained. had re-
ceived beneficent results from homeo.
pathic treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been report
ed to the health department in the past
twenty-four hours:
Albert j. Byrnes. 20 years, Government
Hospital for the Insane.
Bridget Soper, 50 years, 1884 U street
southeast.
Eugene Smith, 2 years, Providence Hos
pitaL
Matilda En- Berkeley, 40 years. 2lO 18th
street southwest.
Cora Smith, % years, Georgetown Uni
yersity Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11
SAVES SCHOONER CREW.
British Steamer Lands Captain and
Ten Seamen at Norfolk.

NORFOLK, Va, October 1.-THE Brit
ish steamship kilnsea, Capt. Husband.
from Galveston. Tex, to Hamburg, via
Norfolk, has landed here the master and
ten members of the crew of the four
masted schooner John Twohy of Boston
from Jacksonville. Fla, to New York,
undertaken. The Kilnsea discovered
the Twohy in distress sixty miles south
of Frying Pan shoals October Z.
Capt. Husband commended very highly
the heroic work of the men from the
Kilnsea who labored to save the Twohy S
crew. and they will he commended to the
British admiralty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11
Belasco Stage Director Dead.

NEW YORK. October 11-William ].
Dean. for the last ten years general stage
director for David Belasco. has died at
his home on Long Island after a short
illness. Mr.. Dean. affectionateIy known
to the theatrical world as Billy Dean.
before coming to this city had staged
various plays In Toledo. Ohio. and Roch-
ester, N. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11
Highwaymau Shot Dead.

RICHMOND. Va, October 11.-While
returning home with his wife late last
night from the state fair Robert o. He'll.
president Of a book publishing company,
shot and killed eolored highwayman
who held him up and demanded his
money. The footpad, who was later iden-
titled as Otto Brown. grappled with Bell
for z moment With Browns fingers In
his throat Bell managed to draw his
revolver and fired five times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11
Forty Octogenarians in Reunion.

STROUDSBURG, Pa, October IL
Forty octogenarians of Monroe county
held their first annual reunion here yes
terday. which was concluded by a banquet
The average of the men was SS3 years
Macager Weiss, aged 112, was the guest
of honor. Rev. B. r. Apple. aged eighty
three. opened the banquet with prayer
and Henry r. Riesecker. aged eighty
seven, who planned the affair, was toast
master.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11
Editor Killed on New Haven r. r

WESTFIELD, Conn.,, October 11.-As
the result of a head-on collision on the
Berlin branch of the New York, New
Haven and Hartford railroad, between a
Middietown- bound steam train and a
MERIDIAN electric car here last night.
Ralph a. BIydenburgh, Middictown. city
editor OF the Middletown Penny Press.
was INSTANTLY killed. and Max Glass. Hol-
yoke, Mass. Otto, st. Arnold. Meridcn, a
waiter, and Miss Frances Fiorian, Rock
fall. we're perhaps fatally injtirey. Eight
others were less seriously injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11
FINED FOR SMUGGLING.
Stockholders Failed to Declare Du-
table Articles.

TRENTON. n. j., October 11.-Charged
with smuggling and conspiracy. John
III. Mccullough and Edward Mccullough.
New York stockholders, have been fined
$500 in the United States district
court. John III. Mccullough was fined
$4,000 for smuggling and $500 for con-
spiracy TO defraud the government.
Edward Mccullough was fined $500 for
conspiracy. Sentence was suspended
upon Mary Monahan, a maid employed
by the McCulloughs.
The parties landed at Hoboken Sep
TENDER is on the Imperator, and, it was
stated in court. failed to declare cloth
ing and other articles valued at $500.
The Rappahannock Va.) convocation
will meet in ST. Johns Church. King
George Court House. October IL, and con-
tinue in session for three days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11

The French ambassador and Nine.
Jusserand are aboard La Savoie, which
lis expected to reach New York today.
They Will come direct to Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11
MARRIED.

Observation-Disclosures ON Tuesday De-
tober {. I9lS at Bethesda. Nd. by Rev. W.
j. Mckinney. Miss EMMA LOUISE yIR-
GINA, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Q.
Ruebsam, 10 Mr.. L. NJ. OoCNSELMAN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11

The Survivors Association of SHOWS
Battery held it's annual reunion Thurs
day at Perryville, Md Charles A. Ben
jamin. Northeast, was elected president.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11

The counselor of the Brazilian en-
bassy expects Nine. Chermont as soon
as he has found house for the winter.
She is now visiting at Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11

"Father Johns Medicine Cured
my cough says Mrs. o. Madsen Mont
vale road, Woburn, Mass. Heals the lungs
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11

President Wilson went to the theater
last evening, he attending Polls with
DR.. Cary Grayson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11

Mrs. B. Ashby Leavelf has issued
cards announcing the marriage. Sep
TENDER ~, of her sister, Miss Marion
Thompson Oliver, and Mr.. Frederick
James Horne OF Babylon, l.. ].
The ceremony was performed by Rev
Canon J. w. Austin at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. Leavell, in Bradley
lane, Chevy Chase. and only the I'M
mediate relatives were present.
The future home of Air. and Mrs
Horne will be at Babylon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11

Gen. and Mrs. Henry G. Sharpe of
1913 NJ street are expecting as their
guests Mrs. Willett and Miss Wiilett
Sharpe will remain in this city this win
ter as the order transferring Gen.
Sharpe has been revoked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11
One Of Several Tests.

This is but one of several tests being
made in the city post ONCE by direction
OF the department A test is now going
on of a new metal and twine tying device
for tying bags and big parcels. SO as to
save waste in Irvine; also Of a machine
for tying packages which is operated by
an electric motor. and Of Irvine cutters
attached to cases to expedite the cutting
of Irvine as 1t Is needed and In minimum
lengths.
Congress in the last post office appro-
priation bill appropriated $4,000 for me-
chanical devices and equipments for the
postal service. and for the first time au-
thorized the payment of a reward to
postal employees who design such things
that result in increasing the efficiency
of the service and lessening it's cost
Under the new law an employee who
is fortunate enough to devise something
worth the amount may receive as high
as $1,000 for it. Heretofore the
government has simply appropriated
without the payment of compensation all
devices and suggestions presented by
postal employees. on the theory that their
time is paid TOR by their salary and the
fruit of their labor and thought belongs
to the government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11
TRY OUT NEW DEVICE
FOR POSTAL EFFICIENCY
City Delivery Officials Have Clever
Invention for Improving
Local Service.

With view to increasing the efficiency
OF the service and reducing the cost of
mail collection and parcel post delivery,
the Post Office Department is trying out
new device. which makes complete
printed record Of every movement and
stop of the vehicle to which it Is attach
ed. The new machine is a little brass
clock-like device attached to the dash
board OF the automobile. and connected
with one of the wheels by a flexible
shaft 1t prints a record showing the
time and duration OF every stop made
by the machine TO which 1t is attached,
the distance and speed between stops.
AMI the total distance and number of
stops made in the day.
With the records from this device, the
city delivery officials Of the local post
office can check up the time and cost
Of mail box collections and parcel post
deliveries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11
with her aunt at the Blenhein, California
avenue, for the winter.

Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Wolf and children
are guests of Mrs. Wolfe's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Adolphe Baer, 3l2s NJ street
northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11

Mrs. Dora v. Tavenner Of 32tl stree
has returned to the city, having spent
three weeks in Pittsburgh with her son
who was operated on for appendicitis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11

Senior da Cana, minister from Brazil,
left Washington yesterday for New York,
and will join Sonora da Cana at Long
Branch. Nine. da Cana will probably
not come to Washington until November.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11

Representative and Mrs. William s.
Howard OF Georgia and their two young
children have gone to Atlanta for a visit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Foreman, who
have just returned from Nova Scotia. are
visiting Mrs. s. a. Kimberley, PIP O
street northwest, where they win remain
for some time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11

Prince Arthur of Connaught and the
Duchess Of Fife will pass their honey
moon at Cliveden, the beautiful residence
of Mr. Waldorf .Astor, nj. p, on the
Bucks side of the Thames
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11

Mr.. and. Mrs William f. Dennis ar
rived from Europe, where they spent thu
summer. on the Imperator, Thursday
They are to arrive In Washington sool
and open their new home on Massachn
sets avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11

Senator and Mrs. Brady of Idaho have
taken the house at 2l3l Massachusetts
avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11

Mr.. Richard Butler has returned TO
Washington and taken an apartment at
1900 10th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11

The Congressional Club will open infor-
mally next Friday afternoon with tea.
The formal opening of the club will be
December l..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11

Dr. and Mrs. John Dunlop have moved
into their new residence on Connecticut
avenue above California street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11

Representative and Mrs. +. T. Ansbury
are spending the week end in New York
with Mr.. and Mrs William Dennis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11

Miss Adah T. Moffatt of Washington at
tended the wedding of her niece. Miss
Louise Alexander, during the week, and
will remain several weeks with her sis
ter, Mrs. Franklin c. Getzendanner, at
the latters country home near Rockville
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11

Mrs Robert Hinckley and Miss Gladys
Hfnckley are now at Biarritz.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11

Mrs. S. r. Nelson of Baltimore is visit
ling her sister. Mrs. HempStone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11

Gen and Mrs. Robert g. Smith and the
Misses Smith have taken the residence
1913 10th street for the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11

Senator and Mrs. lie Baron Colt and
Miss Colt leased the house at 1I22 Mas
sachusetts avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11

Miss Inez Demonet, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George Demonet, attended the
dance Tuesday evening in Symphony
Hall, Boston, when the American Bank
ers Association were the hosts. Miss
Demonet was much admired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11

Miss Belle Smith has returned to her
home on 10th street after. soJourn
of a month spent with relatives and
friends in Buffalo, n V She also Wis
tied in Niagara Falls and on Lake Erie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-11

MIS- ElkinS ana MISS ElklnS nave JUS,
returned to this country after spending
the summer abroad.
St Mary's Guild will have a benefit for
the Children's Hospital Monday. Novem-
Der s. at the Belasco Theater, Peg O. My
Heart being the play. The following is
a partial list of the patronesses: Mrs. F.
P. Mcclure, Mrs. Charles c. Glover, Mrs.
Thomas M. Gale, Mrs. Willard HI. Brown
SON. Mrs Thomas Hyde, Mrs. Leonard
Wood, Mrs. John A. Johnston Mrs. Fl.
Ross Perry. Mrs George Il. Dunlop. Mrs.
Horace Westcott. Mrs. Armistead Peter.
Among those who have already taken
boxes are Mrs. Mcclure Mrs John A.
Johnston and Mrs. Brownson.
The first regular monthly meeting of
the year will be held by the Washington
Alliance of Jewish Women Tuesday, Oc-
tober a. at 2:30 pm. in the vestry
rooms of the Eighth street Temple, when
a large attendance is anticipated to en-
Joy most interesting program.
The Rev DIR. Van Schaick will speak on
Social Cooperation" each chairman of
the various committees VIII give three
minute report OF the summer work, Mr..
Robert Woodland Gates will sing and
Miss Florence Herman will render piano
selections. The usual social hour will
conclude the afternoon.
A pretty home wedding was solemnized
Thursday evening. when Miss Blanche E.
Behrens, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
erick W. Behrens. was united in mar
riage to Mr.. George K. Knight
The only attendants were Miss Augusta
Behrens, sister of the bride, as maid of
honor, and Mr.. James +. Ball as best
man.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
John Il. Biggs, pastor of Fifth Baptist
Church After an informal reception to
near relatives, the couple left for an ex-
tended northern trip.
Miss We're Cory, who has returned to
Washington is the guest of Miss Reside
for few days, after which she viii be