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The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Call Democratic
Committee Session

The Democratic Congressional cam
paign committee will meet for the
fourth time tonight to perfect its or
ganization by the election of a chair
man and other officers. Following or
ganization, there will be an early
launching of the 1914 campaign, in which
President Wilson will take silent, but
active part The President already has
succeeded in obtaining a larger Senate
representation on the committee on the
theory that the direct elections law
means that Democratic Senators would
have an important part in the off-year
campaign. The 1914 struggle will have
direct bearing on the quadrennial con-
test at which i President will be elected.
congressman Cline of Indiana, Dore-
mus Of Michigan, Sharp of Ohio. and
SABBATH of Illinois are the candidates for
the Craftsmanship. and the supporters OF
each claim he has a good chance of
landing the place. The friends of Mr..
Cline are especially confident that he
will be elected. but the Doremus forces
are putting in bit OF hard eleventh.
hour work.
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
FIFTY BOY SCOUTS
WILL START RELAY
Run to Chicago, With Letter
From President, Will Be
Started Tomorrow.

Nearly fifty Boy Scouts have been
selected for the relay race to Chicago,
which will begin tomorrow. The boys
must be at scout headquarters In the
District Building at S:15 O'Clock. The
start for the White House will be
o'clock and the race will start promptly
at $50.
About thirty-flve boys had volun-
teered to run in the race up to Sat
urday night and others are being ex-
amined today to decide their fitness.
Each has to be in flrst-class physical
condition and those having highest
standing In their scout work get con-
sideration. AS the distance from here
to Frederick is thirty-four miles. many
Of the boys will run only half a mile.
This will make 1t easier and shorten
the time of the run.
The text Of the message from Presi-
dent Wilson to Mayor Harrison of
Chicago has not been given out. but
It is understood It will be in the nature
Of congratulations at the success of
clean athletics.
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Boy Scouts Picked
For Gettysburg Work

Twenty-fcur Boy Scouts Of Wash
ington Council will be on the Gettys-
burg battlefield on the occasion of
the celebration Of the hftieth ami
versary Of the battle to assist the
American Red Cross Society in the
work OF caring for the veterans. This
determination was reached today
when about half the required number
was obtained.
DR.. Leonard, assistant scout COM
missioner. found the rooms Of head
quarters packed with Scouts on his
arrival there today and Immediately
set about physical examination. The
requirement fixing FIVE feet as the
minimum limit Of height debarred
many Of the applicants and many
went away with disappointment in
their hearts, but with brave smiles
because they could not measure up to
the standard.
It is explained that the services of
the boys requires not only knowledge
OF scout craft. but size and strength
and the smaller boys must be elm
mated Selection will be made as
soon as sufficient applications have
been made. although every boy will
have to undergo a rigid examination
both physical and mental. II more
than the required number of boys
volunteer. selection will be made of
the highest in rank.
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Aero Club Will Give
Trophy to Officer

Simple ceremonies at the Army and
Navy Club tonight win mark the be-
stowal by the Aero Club of Washing
ton Of the Clarence Mackay aviation
trophy on Lieut.. H. H. Arnold. who
last year was victorious In competi-
tion over several army aviators In
locating troops in the neighboring
woods OF Virginia. Gen. James Allen,
president Of the Aero Club, will pre-
side and introduce Allan r. Hawley,
president Of the Aero Club of Amer
lea Mr.. Hawley will formally present
the trophy, a cup. to the War Depart
ment. Secretary Garrison is expected
to receive the trophy on behalf of the
department. and turn 1t over to Lieu
tenant Arnold.
Following these ceremonies there
will be a general discussion of aero
nautical topics.
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Model Maid Guest
At Reception Held
In Employers Home

NEW YORK, June es-Helena
Schwartz, New York's model
maid, was the guest of honor at
Q reception in the home of her
employer, Mrs. Benjamin b.
Jacobson, $40 West Forty.sev-
enth street. For twenty years
the two have been inseparable.
The solving of the problem of
mistress and maid, both Mrs.
jacobson and Helena say, can
be done If all persons will fol.
low these rules:
Miss Schwartz's rules for maids:
1.-The maid must not wait for the
mistress to tell her what to do.
She should always know and do
II.
2-When the mistress wants to go
out, regardless of plans for the
maid to leave, the maid must
stay at home.
aIf the maid sees that the home
Is q good one she should appre.
ciafe II.
Mrs. Jaeobson's rules for employ.
ers:
If they find that the maid is
worthy, reckon her as q member
of the family.
Don't think the girl is q ma
chine.
aWhen out with her treat her rs
an equal, introducing her to
your friends.
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Battleship Scores.

Secretary of the Navy Daniels today
is preparing TO send commendatory let
ters TO the executives and ordnance Of
ficers of the vessels winning gunnery
trophies in their respective classes. The
battIeship Iowa is now leading in the
battleship class. Complete scores IN this
class, however. cannot be computed un-
til the records of the armored cruisers
California and Colorado, which COM
pleted their firing last week of San
Diego, Cal, are received.
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Virginia Coal Increase.

The State of Virginia mined 7.si6.6as
short tons of coal In 1872 valued at
S,5ls.576 an increase Of nearly 100000
tons over the production for 1911. ac-
cording to figures compiled by L. W.
Parker. of the United States Geological
Survey, in cooperation with the Vir-
ginia geological survey. AS the per-
centage of coal is high SO Is the
death rate. In 1912 there were sew
enty-five fatal accidents, Of which sixty
seven were underground and eight On
the surface.
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Advocates Eight-Hour
Railroad Work Day

PHILADELPHIA. June 23.-A uni
versal eight-hour law for railroad
workers and the perfecting Of a sys-
TEN whereby trainmen will be en-
abled to spend their off-time at their
homes are reforms to be desired, de-
clared William b. Wilson, Secretary
of Labor, in the principal address Of
the annual memorial service of the
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen,
Order of Railway Conductors, Broth
erhood of Locomotive Firemen and
Enginemen, and the Order of Railroad
Telegraphers. Dispatchers. Agents.
and Signalmen here.
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Photo. by American Press Association.

the House Ways and Means Committee
approved the bill Of Congressman Fran
els Burton Harrison of New York put
ting a tax of $500 a pound on smoking
opium manufactured in the United
States. Importation of the drug is al
ready prohibited. Enormous fines and
prison sentences are included for viola
ton Of the proposed Harrison law.
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
WEST POINT DREAM
IS CRUELTY ENDED
Lad Whose Parents Sacrificed
Their All Likely to Have to
Give Up Cadetship.

After having scld his horse in order
to be able to study and pass the ex-
aminations to enter the West Point
Military Academy, and after his aged
parents have mortgaged the old home
at New Castle, KY. in order that their
boy might attain the goal he had so
long coveted, D. c. Adams. of New
Castle, a ''plebe" at the Academy will
have to go back home unless President
Wilson finds way out OF the difficulty
and a means of keeping the lad at the
Academy
1t was to urge the President to find
such means, that Senator Ollie James
of Kentucky called at the White House
this morning and saw the President.
Senator James is much disturbed over
the situation for he is involunta:ily re-
sponsible for the boys plight. Adams
was named recently as an alternate for
appointment to the Academy. The prin-
cipal was ]. N. Kehoe. of Maysfield,
KY. the son of former Congressman.
Kehoe stood the mental examination
and passed. but because of an attack of
appendicitis, he failed to measure up by
thirteen pounds t. the weight required
under the physical examination.
Ordered To Report.
Then the War Deps srtment ordered the
Adams boy to report to the Academy,
for with the help of funds obtained
from the sale of the horse and the
mortgage on the farm, he had been able
to pass both examinations with high
marks.
Proud and happy, the boy started out
for West Point and donned the uniform
of a cadet In the meantime, however.
Senator James had become interested in
tie Kehoe boy. He saw the War De-
partment officials and explained about
the appendicitis, and asked, in view OF
the fact that except for weight the boy
was physically perfect. that he be given
another examination. The request was
granted. and the Kehoe boy. having
gained the required weight, passed. 1t
then became necessary for the depart
ment to notify the Adams boy that he
must return home.
The blow was a tragic one to the boy
and his parents. AT the very moi>Ssnt
when he had attained an ambition that
had been his from earliest boyhood
recollection and just when the old peo-
pie had adjusted themselves to the sac
riice they had made. the prize was to
be snatched away.
ALI Selfish.
The War Department soon learned the
boys history. and decided, as an ex-
ception to the rule, to permit the boy
to stay, by disregarding the rule limit
ing Congressman to appointments in
their respective districts, and to let
him stay, provided one of the other
Congressmen would stand sponsor for
him. But the Congressman, according
to Senator James. refused. II there
were appointments going around they
wanted them for their own constituents.
A a last resort Senator James ap-
pealed this morning to the President
The latter was considerably moved by
the story but he is embarrassed by the
fact that at present there are no Presi-
Dental vacancies. Nevertheless, he as
sured Senator James that he would en-
deavor to find a means of keeping the
boy at the Academy.
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Fayors Monopolies.

The legalization of railroad monopoly
under supervision of the Interstate
Commerce Commission, which body
shall have power to determine wnen IL
is to the best interests of the country
to suspend the Sherman antitrust law,
was provided in a bill today introduced
by Congressman Levy. Public Dement'S
may be derived from certain forms OF rail-
road monopoly. despite the apparent
unlawfulness of such combines, the
New York CONGRESSMAN declares.
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Daughters of Isabella.

A branch Of the Court of Daughters
OF Isabella was organized by about
twenty Catholic women yesterday at 606
f street northwest. Mrs. George A.
Howe. Of ITO Fourth street northeast
was elected temporary chairman. Miss
Mamie Quigley, Of 301 Eleventh street
southeast, was chosen temporary secre-
tary.
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Postofice Class Changed.

AS result of the annual adjustment
Of postmasters' salaries and the rating
Of postoffices, two Maryland and four
Virginia towns have been advanced
from third to second class Offices. They
are Elkton and Centerville in Maryland,
and Big Stone Gap, Front Royal, Marion
and North Emporia in Virginia.
Saltville, Va, has been dropped from
second to third class, and Vinton. Va,
and Glenjean w. Va, from third to
fourth class
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Emigration Real Menace.

Champ Clark, Speaker Of the House. is
an advocate of easy homestead con-
ditions, and an increase of the area for
home building in the United States BY
judIcIous encouragement of irrigation
and drainage.
ing said about the menace of immigra-
ton into the United States, the real
menace was the emigration of Ameri-
can farmers in the West into Canada.
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Peace Pacts Please Bryan.

Secretary Bryan is much pleased with
the readiness with which other coun-
tries of the world are considering the
features of his proposed think twice"
peace treaties. Spain is the eighteenth
and the latest of the nations to make
inquiries regarding the details Of the
proposed pact
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Inint Maneuyers Planned.

For the first time in eight years the
War and Navy Departments are plan
ming a program of joint army and navy
coast defense exercises on Long Island
sound and Narragansett bay. The cxer-
cises will take place during the week
beginning August 4. Major William
Chamberlain. Coast Artillery Corps. has
been assigned to the task OF perfecting
the details of the maneuvers.
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Hard On Married Men.

Married men do not actually live
longer than single men. 1t only seems
longer to them" declared Surgeon Gen.
eral Rupert Blue, in discussing statis-
ics issued by the State OF New York,
showing that married men attained the
greatest age. and that married women
mad a longer average span of life than
their spinster sisters.
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Holds Advance Unreasona bic.

Proposed advances in rates for rail-
road transportation of pig iron from
Virginia points to points in New Jer-
sey and Pennsylvania were today sus-
pended by the Interstate Commerce
Commission and the present rates are
continued. The commission held the
proposed advances unreasonable.
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Commends Lighthouse Tender.

A letter of commendation has been
sent by Secretary of Commerce Red
field to the captain of the lighthouse
tender Hibiscus for the rescue of the
schooner Calvin c. Baker, which was
found b. the tender in the Missouri
river leaking badly with distress sig
mails flying. The Baker was towed to
shallow water and saved.
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Still Preparing Answer.

Despite the fact that 1t has been
weeks since the legislature Of Cali
fornia passed the anti-alien land bill.
the State Department has not COM
pleted the draft of its formal answer
to the rejoinder of the Japanese gov
ernment regarding the Objectionable
features OF the legislation. II is not
likely that the question will be taken
up at tomorrow's meeting Of the Cab
met
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Consider Naval Reform.

The general board Of the navy is con-
sidering a recommendation made by he
inspection officers for the removal Of
the marines from naval vessels and con-
centrating them at the Pensacola navy
yard for practical training in the use OF
mines, torpedoes and searchlights. Ma
rine officers generally oppose the
change
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Change In Notices.

Hereafter all notices of judgment in
pure food cases from the Department
of Agriculture will show at glance
whether the defendant has been found
guilty or acquitted. Certain statesmen
have made use Of these notices Of
Judgment to prejudice customers against
a competitors goods even where the
competitor has been acquitted. This was
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Timber Killed Still Useful.

Chestnut timber killed by the blight"
or bark disease that has been sweeping
the Eastern country can be untilized
to the full value OF green cut timber.
according to officials of the Forest Serv-
fee. Following tests 1t Is announced
that timber killed by the disease Is just
al good as perfect timber green cut.
After two years II begins to deteriorate,
out up to this time 1t can be used for
all purposes.
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Let Postof6ce Contract.

A contract for bronze work and light
ing fixtures for the new city postoffice.
adjoining ths Union Station. was let by
the Treasury Department today to the
Sterling Bronze Company Of New York
city. The fixtures are to cost 81, 1000.
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Army Circles Interested.

With the transfer of Col. Millar F.
Harmon, U. s. A.. from the command
of the Narragansett bay defenses TO
Fort Du Pont, army circles are inter-
ested in a report that the transfer was
made because of the neglect Of Colonel
Harmon TO keep an appointment to re-
ceive Rear Admiral Charles J. Badger,
commander -in-chief of the Atlantic fleet
when the latter called at Fort Adams
last week.
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Senators Present Protest.

Senators Works and Chamberlain to-
day presented a series of protests for
warde- dthem by wire from California
and Oregon wine growers against the
amendment to the tariff bill which
would impose the regular internal
revenue tax on brandies used to for
tify wines.
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Rush Newspapers.

First Assistant Postmaster General
Daniel g. Roper ordered postmasters 10
handle daily newspapers sent to sub
scrioers through the mails with tie ut
most dispatch possible after disposition
of first class matter.
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Iap To Study Feeling Here.

Kiuiiro Okazaki. member Of the Dosi-
kai. the progressive political party In
Japan, founded by Marquis Katsura. is
coming to Washington to study at first
hand for his party the feeling toward
Japan in the American Capital
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Took Poison; ReIented; Dead.

PHILADELPHIA, June 23.-After TAX
ing deadly poison, Mrs. Asia de Leon
called up the hospital. calmly asked for
an ambulance and waited on the front
steps for its arrival. Four hours later
she was dead.
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Mecomhs, Answer Inde6nite.

1t was learned today that while
President Wilson has heard recently
from William F. McCombs, In reply to
the Presidents cablegram offering him
the post Of ambassador to France, the
answer, was not definite one. Mr..
McCombs is abroad, and Is said to be
In noor health.
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Alaskan Bill Sidetracked.

Consideration of the Alaskan govern
ment railroad bill was blocked in the
Senate today by objection of Senator
Overman. who insisted he was against
all forms of government ownership OF
carriers Senator Chamberlain argued
vainly against side-tracking the meas
ure, but 1t went to the foot Of the cal
endar.
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Slump In Horse Vehicles.

The manufacture of all forms of horse
drawn vehicles slumped during the five
years from 1904 to 1903, according to
statistics of carriage and wagon manu-
facturers just compiled by the Census
Office from the, returns of the last
census. ...
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Rain Hats President.

Owing to the unsettled weather yester-
day, President Wilson and his Family
were unable to take more than short
spin in one of the White House automo-
biles.
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Cotton Yarn Inquiry.

A report on the results attained in an
investigation Of the problems attending
the testing Of cotton yarns has been
ISSUED by the Bureau of Stapdards. De-
partment of Commerce ---=s-
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Limits Freight Rates.

On petition of Illinois and Texas
grain merchants the Interstate Com
merce Commission today prescribed
that railroads may charge not In eX-
cess Of " cent per 100 pounds over pre-
vious rates for grain transportation be-
tween the two States.
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Orders Hearings On Reservoir.

A three-day hearing on the Hetch
Hetchy water reservoir bill was in.
nounced today by Chairman Ferris. OF
the House Public Lands Committee.
He set aside Wednesday, Thursday, and
Friday for final debate.
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
MAURICE PROVOST,
Legislative News Up to the Last Minute

possible because 1t was frequently
necessary to read the entire notice to
learn. the result.
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Tax Opium saoo a Pound.

Another step toward determination Of
the opium traffic was taken today. when
The Washington times., 1913-06-23

Adults Wolfe, Batiste, and Crepe
Waists, with low necks, pleated, frilled
and lingerie effects. The White Bedford
Cord Skirts, man tailored. Values to
$3.50, at $1.oO
The Washington times., 1913-06-23
Prizes l...,i. !: 88c

The dresses for girls of 6 to IA yea
are 44c; those for children of 2 to yea
are 23c.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-05-30
THE THINNING RANKS.

Today in many city's street,
Is heard the echo of veterans feet,
AS they march again with martial
tread
To visit the city OF their dead
Their brothers in arms of .'sixty-one.
Who've passed beyond and heard,
well done!"
Falter their steps, and their hair is
gray,
But hearts as light as on that day
When they hurried forth at their coun
try's call,
Forgetful of self, forsaking all.
Thin grows the ranks as each year
rolls round,
Each muster-out marked by another
mound.
Honor them now while they are here,
For liberty's sake they paid full dear;
Revere them now, their number IS
small
Shortly the Reaper will claim them all.
&C. F. Merrill.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-05-30

of Peace been invoked in the cause of
unholy war
1T has been war and wars terri
Bile lessons that, more than one 9TH
er thing has brought this hope be-
fore us, what has advanced our civil
lization, our courage, to the point
where leaders, good men and true,
could present plan for peace.
Tribute to Those Long Silent.
Let US not, however, in our adyo-
cacy of this noble scheme allow feel
ing to be overridden by sentiment
and thereby dishonor those who died
for the Union that we, their descen-
dants, might have greater life, dis
honor those who now stand ready, at
call of duty to defend us in the hour
of peril.
Rather while Influenced by the
sentiment of, the day would have you
pay that just tribute to wars potent
influence, pay the tribute to those
long silent in dust, to those yet
among us, for what they did that
we might live our life today.
They thought not of reward, knew
not what lay in the future, but they
were part of the great plan which,
working to an end, used war and
them but as instruments to accom-
plish that which exists today.
Il come not to glorify war, the
thought is alien to my mind. The
unspeakable horrors, the devastation,
the waste, the widow and orphan, the
loss of treasure and young manhood,
yet, from the ashes of war has come
many of the blessings we now have,
has come the day we now commem-
crate.
Moved by an impulse they wot
not of nor cared to know, led by an
instinct inherent in the race, an in
stinct handed down from primeyal
man, the instinct to hold, preserve
and maintain that which had been
won by the tribe, these mighty men
of old, your forbears and mine, the
strongest, the best, the bravest. went
down into bloody war and fought for
the freedom, the liberty which you
and / now enjoy, the freedom which
brought forth the governments under
which we live. the civil rights and
Justice we now possess, the institu-
tons We revere, the homage We pay
to the author of all things, for by
wars arbitrament has been given to
us of all creeds liberty of conscience
as sacred right
War as a CiviIizer.
"All through these bitter struggles
of the past has ever doomed up the
! idea of peace, radiant as star. wheth-
er seen through the lurid glare of
exultant victory or through bitter
tears of crushing defeat
ut was war at Marathon that turn