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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-01-20

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Gam yo' in business now, Mis-
tab Poindextah?"
"Yaas, Mistah Scarborough
Aim broker"
"A live stock broker?"
We'll, All hopes Aim alive.
Does All look dead?"
mo, All can't say yo' look
dead, but yo' certainly acts NOR
titled. What does yo' trade in?"
why, All traded two fats an
a seven-room house in Chicago
for a vacant lot in Death Valley"
Dat don't sound lax a good
trade"
1T am a good trade eff yo' ever
lived in Chicago. Say, don't yo'
sometimes hab dat acquisitive
fever?"
No, all All ever had WIZ ty-
phoid. Hold on, though, I believe
All did once trade nah kitchen
stove for some coal to burn in it.
Oats odd Traded your stove
for some coal to burn in it. What
did you do wifi de coal after you
had it,"
why, All traded it for a shovel
to shovel it wifi "
But dat leaves yo worse off
dan befo'."
Nav it don't-somebody stole
de shovel. Say, did yo' ever git de
worst OBJ a deal3"
Evening star., 1913-12-28
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been report
ed TO the health department.:
Marian +. a. Posey, 81 years, 14O1 G
street southeast.
Dorothy Bairstow, years, 1903 0
street northwest.
Sarah +. Ralph. 40 years. Providence
Hospital.
Philip Scott. 80 years. 1916 Sd street
southwest
Robert NJ. Gigli, 81 years. 11O1 E street
northwest.
Elizabeth u. Wheeler Ga years. 1853
Harvard street northwest.
Annie Groves. 10 years, Garfield Hospi-
tai.
Maria Holmes. 53 years, Washington
Asylum Hospital.
Daniel Harris, % years, Casualty Hos
pital.
Mary Braxton. 30 years, Washington
Asylum Hospital.
James Warner. 35 years, Providence
Hospital
William Kent, 80 years, 1924 Covington
street northwest.
Elizabeth Ellis. years, 1712 Vermont
avenue northwest
Howard l.. Williamson / year, Freed
mems Hospital.
Alice r. Scott 80 years, 1923 B street
southeast
Harriet A. Bell, % years. 7l3 Smith row
northwest.
Infant OF James and Carrie Howard, 2
days. fec4 street northwest
Evening star., 1913-12-28
NAVY.
Army Orders.

The following transfers are ordered:
First Lieut. John L. Mort, from the
Coast Artillery Corps to the field ar
tillery arm.
First Lieut.. Thomas u. Sloan, from
the field artillery arm TO the Coast
Artillery Corps.
Capt. William Il. Smedberg. jr.. cav
airy. is assigned to the Cd Cavalry. and
is relieved from duty at the School Of
Musketry, Fort Sill, Okla.
BY direction of the President, and
upon the application of Sergt. Anton
Bigdowski. 18th Recruit Company,
that soldier will be placed upon the re-
tired list
Private William II. Gagner, 44th
Company. Coast Artillery Corps, Fort
Washington. Md. is transferred TO the
ordnance department and will pro-
ceed to Springfield armory, Mass, for
duty.
First Lieut.. Gilbert Van Il. Wilkes.
Corps of Engineers, will proceed from
Vancouver barracks. Wash, to Ban
don. Greg. on official business pertain
ing to the inspection of lumber for
pontOon equipage.
Evening star., 1913-12-28
Births Reported.

The following births have been reIprted
TO the health department.:
Howard +. and Virginia L. Wilson, girl
Charles E. and Bertha B. Williams, boy
Abe and Bessie Wolf, boy.
Frank and Jennie Stump. girl
Maurice and Sarah Sacks. boy.
Joseph and Bella r. Rider girl.
Clarence III. and Kathryne Peake. boy.
Claude s. and Esther A. Paire. boy.
Joseph and Teresa Marino. girl.
Michael and Sadie Marshall. girl.
Truman ID. and Jennie 3. Lewis, boy"
William +. and Eva Jones. boy.
J. Milton and Eleanor III. Jester. boy.
Gregory D. and Hattie G.. Hill. girl
Algernon B. and Julia NJ. Gardner, boy.
Joe and Ida Glass. girl.
Morres and Sophie Freilicoff, girl.
j. c. and Mabel Z. Bodenstein, girl
Murlin and Minnie Beardslee. boy.
Richard +. and Georgia Babcock, boy
Truman and Ethel Able. girl.
Angelo and Elizabeth Williams. boy.
Robert and Nancy Smith, boy.
Grant and Rose Smith. boy.
James and Mary Minor boy.
James and Helen Hunt. girl.
John and Flossie Hatcher. boy.
John and Mamie Chamberlin, boy.
Albert and Sophia Bellous, girl.
William and Daisy Adams, boy.
Evening star., 1913-12-28

first-year men are already looking for
ward TO February 80. for then. too. they
can escape from the confinement of Their
rooms after O'Clock. This restriction
goes hard on many who would like T.
20 to call on girl. going ''fussing." a.
the collegians say.
But one rule that holds good the year
round is against smoking Fipes or cigars
on the streets of Princeton or the cam
pus In addition the freshman cannot
take part in the foot ball and base bah
games on the campus. They are not al
lowed 10 walk on Prospect avenue. Mo
Gosh walk or the walk in front Of '0la
North. "
As seniority OF class determines the
possession of the sidewalk the fresi.-
men are expected to get OF the walk
for every other class. Unless thcy are
accompanied by visitors they are not a
lowed To occupy seats in the RrandstaNe
for the games at University Field.
Evening star., 1913-12-28
Transfers of Vessels.

Recent sales of vessel property to he
used in traffic on Chesapeake bay and its
tributaries were recorded in the custom
house at Baltimore during the past week
as follows:
Steel steam yacht Walucia, 119 tons
from H. D. Waltridge of New York tc
William 3. Hurst of Baltimore, 81.
Schooner Emma, twelve tons. from G.
E. Foster to John G. Cook. sos.
Gasoline boat Fannie, seven tons, from
Norris Pondfield to Meyer Cohen, So.
Six sixty -0ErthS OF large =. IT, Row
land, 2S2 tons, from Edward j. Williams
to G. NJ. Garrett, So.
Evening star., 1913-12-28

grand treasurer, for the thirteenth term:
Thomas H. Young. grand lecturer, for
the sixteenth term. Rev. DR.. J. Henning
Nelms. grand chaplain; Rev. Hugh T.
Stevenson. assistant grand chaplain;
Lem Towers. jr, grand marshal; Joseph
H. Milans. senior grand deacon; j. Harry
Cunningham. junior grand deacon;
Charles j. ONeill, grand swordbearer;
Charles C. Coombs. grand pursuivant;
Mark F. Finley, senior grand steward:
Charles F. Roberts past master of Ana.
costa Lodge No. II. Junior grand stew
ard and Warren c. Bickford. grand
tiler. Albert r. Fox was reelected
trustee for threee years: Past Grand
Master DR. Francs T. Woodman cor
porator In the Masonic Hall Association,
and Past Grand Masters Lurtin r. CHM
and l.. Cabell Williamson, and Past Mas
ter Charles J. James. representatives on
the board of directors of the Masonic
and Eastern Star Home.
Evening star., 1913-12-28
Deputy Grand Master.

Alexander Grant. the new deputy grand
master. was worshipful master of Benja
n j L. French Lodge in 1890; high priest
of Columbia ROYAL Arch Chapter No. 1
II 1901: eminent commander of Colum-
pa Connnahdery, knights Templar, in
l9o2- and grand commander OF the Dis
..ict in 1912. He is the local superin-
tendent OF the railway mail service, was
formerly its general superintendent, and
has for many years been a resident of
this city. except only a short while under
the last administration. when he was de-
tailed as superintendent of the railway
fail service At st. Paul MINI.
9ther officers elected We're William w
JerNane 4 prominent newspaper cor
respSadent and master Of Pentalpha
Lodge. No -. in 1906. as senior grand
warden. James ". Witten. master of
Washington Centennial Lodge, No. a.
In 1900. as Junior grand warden;
Arvne W Johnston grand secretary, for
The fourteenth term; James A. Sample,
Evening star., 1913-12-28
IT.
FOR GRIP, INFLUENZA,
COUGHS. SORE THROAT
COLDS

AT this festive holiday season.
be moderate in eating and drink
ing and take DR.. Humphreys
"Seventy-seven" at the first sign
of a Cold to get best results.
If you wait until your bones be-
gin to ache, till you begin TO
cough and sneeze, it may take
longer.
The Dollar Flask, holds more
than six twenty-five-cent walls
for sale by all druggists or mailed.
HUMPHREYS Homeo. Medicine Co.. 1,y5
William Street. New York.-Advertisemcnt.
Evening star., 1913-12-28
SUBMARINE G-3 LAUNCHED.
Torpedo Boat Built at Bridgeport
Conn, Displaces 500 Tons.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. December 81
The submarine torpedo boat G-3, built
by the Lake Torpedo Boat Company for
the United States government, was
launched here today. This is the second
subma rine to be built here. the first hav-
ing been shipped to Russia.
The c., d.spiaces 800 tons. and is ex-
pected to make 1912 knots an hour when
submerged Miss Marion Lake christen-
ed the craft.
Evening star., 1913-12-28
To Subscribers:

Subscribers to The Star
who are served by the route
boys will confer favor by
promptly reporting. to The
Star Office, either in person,
by telephone or by mail. any
negligence on the part Of the
route boys.
Evening star., 1913-12-28
Presented With Jewel.

The newly elected officers We're in
stalled by Retiring Grand Masbnr Charles
e. Baldwin, who later was presented with
the past grand masters jewel by Past
Grand Master Ben w Murch.
The new member Of the Grand Lodge
line, Charles f. Roberts. was grand
worthy patron of the Order of the East
crn Star for 1912. He is also past high
priest of Anacostia Chapter, No. j.. Roy
ii Arch Masons.
Evening star., 1913-12-28

gonian and other papers and John b.
Smallwood of The Washington Star re-
ceived the same number of votes. An
other election will be held for this posi-
ton. The five members elected We're
Theodore Fl. Tiller, W. l.. Crounse
Austin Cunningham, +. A. Emery and
Louis Garthe Many scattering votes
were cast for other members Of the club
Evening star., 1913-12-28
MESSAGE
IN PRINTERS HANDS
Document to Be Shortest in Recent
.Years-But Few Topics
Are Discussed.

BALTIMORE, December 27-liov
Goldsborough has completed his mes
sage to the legislature. which con-
venes the first Monday in January. and
it is now in the hands of the printer
years and all told will make hardly
more than 5000 words.
1t Is understood the governor will
confine the presentation of his views
and recommends tions to about half a
dozen important topics. Chief among
these will be the states finances. edu-
cation and penal reform. He will not
go into a discussion of the usual de-
partment reports unless something
special shall be presented therein.
These reports Will be transmitted from
time to time to the Legislature. and If
1t is necessary attention will be called
to the recommendations they contain
Not to Discuss Roads.
1t is not probable the governor will
be able TO discuss road legislation in
the regular message. which will go to
the general assembly January :. The
state roads commission is now engaged
in preparing a full report. which VIII
show what has been done in the last
two years, and as it is desired to bring
this up to the first of the new year
it may not be possible to submit it
TO the governor till the latter part of
January. 1t is understood that he will
transmit it to the legislature with a
special message containing his recon-
mendations as to new loan for the
purpose of completing the system.
Evening star., 1913-12-28
At PRINCETON
ARE SHROUDED IN GLOOM
First Year Dandies Must Stick to
Somber Garb Until Feb
ruary g.

PRINCETON, y. j.. December r.
Freshmen at Princeton have to walk =
chalk line so far as dress apparel is con-
cerned and follow the straight and mar
row path IL their conduct on the college
campus. The undergraduates. freshmen
included, are To see I at the customs pre-
scribed shall be followed out 10 the letter
These rules curb a Beau Rrummel in
stinct that is latent in the freshman
breast for part of his first year at least.
The fresh" who enters Princeton and
expects TO dress up the fashion he has
heen led to believe is proper for a
college man after a perusal Of cartoons
expects to dress up to tho fashion for
is in for sad disappointment.
lii the first place he cannot wear any
OF the natty fall or winter hats affected
by the upper class men. His headgcar
is confined to q black skull cap until the
tnird Saturday in May. Then he can
wear a straw hat. Nor can he flaunt the
orange and black. for he is forbidden to
wear college colors in any form.
Must Wear a Collar
The budding fashion plate finds he can
wear only black shoes, socks and ties
He cannot turn up his trousers or have
cuffs on them. and he is forbidden to
swear any kind of a fancy vest. But he
must wear a collar. There is none Of
the lolling about in a soft shirt for the
freshman at Princeton.
All these regulations apply only from
tie day he registers until Washington $
birthday. so that is hg day for the
freshman Then many Of them blossom
out in the gaudy togs they have pur-
chased from tine to time and stored
away for the day OF celebration. The
Evening star., 1913-12-28
ICE FORMS ON POTOMAC
DESPITE HEAVY Wind
Little Cold Weather Needed to
Cover River-Lighthouse
Service News.

That it will take hut !. few nights
OF real cold weather 20 cover the Po-
tomac with ice is shown by the fact
that in spite OF the heavy northwest wind
Friday night there was thin ice on the
river. The wind blew thc ice TO the
Virginia side Of the river. and yesterday
morning the shores were covered with
ice froth about six inches deer. The fact
that ice formed with the heavy wind
blowing shows that the river water is
thoroughly chilled and III condition for
ice to form rapidly
While the northwester caused low
water in the river yesterday, the tides
did not go as low as the rivermen ex-
pected, though at low water yesterday
afternoon the water was a foot or two
below its normal low level for the sea-
son. All the shoal docks were laid bare
and vessels lying in them We're Oh the
bottom for several hours. II was stated
at the oyster wharf that light vessels
ready to leave were left ashore by the
low tide and had to wait until the tide
came back last night before they could
get away.
Evening star., 1913-12-28

Frank 3. Lord, Washington corr
spondent Of the Philadelphia Record and
of other newspapers, was yesterday
elected president of the National Press
Club. defeating Oswald f. Shuette OF
IIeslie's Weekly by narrow margin OF
thirty votes.
The contest for the vice presidency OF
the club resulted in the election OIL }
Fred Essary of the Baltimore SUM- who
defeated r. NJ. Ginter OF the Plttsnufsn
Gazette Times, by a margin of twenty
nine votes w. A. Crawford, 3. A. Mat
ting'y, Frederic j. Haskin and OSWALD
= Shuette each received one vote
Ashman \. Brown was elected treasur-
er practically unanimously, receiving lot
votes. For financial secretary Donald X
Craig was chosen by a wide margin, re
caivinp 40 votes defeating David L.
Selke. c. c. Hart was chosen secretary
receiving 157 votes.
Evening star., 1913-12-28
Elected Grand Master of Dis
trict, and Alex Grant Is
Made Deputy.
BOTH LONG PROMINENT
IN FRATERNAL AFFAIRS
New Officers Installed by Charles
E. Baldwin, Who Is Presented
With Jewel.

cst iiviug past master OF National Lodge.
~. l.. T. A. A NJ. was last evening
elected Ciiaud Master of MaSons for the
District Of Columbia. and Alex Grant
a past master of benjamin Il. French
Lodge. No. l.. who was last year grand
commander OF the Grand Commandery OF
knights Ternplar for the District OF Co
lur1bia. was elected deputy grand master
for the current Masonic year.
Except the receipt of reports from the
committees on Jurisprudence and OF the
grand masters address,. the eiections
We're the only business of what is known
as the ST. Johns day communication or
Tile Grand Lodge.
Evening star., 1913-12-28
Native Of England.

Il John Newton. as he is best known
10 the fraternity. was born in Liverpool.
England. in 1852 When nine years old
he was taken by his parents to Phiia-
delphia. where ne was educated III the
public schools and later engaged in mer-
camille life July 1. 1874. he was ap-
pointed to a position in the Department
of state. and he has lived in Washington
ever since He was made a Master Ma
son in National Lodge. No. II April ~.
1881. a Royal Arch Mason in Eureka
Chapter No. 4. March -. 1883. and was
Fnighted in Washington Commandery.
No l. May %. 1881. He was worshipfui
master OF his lodge in lSS5-1SS6; high
priest OF his chapter in 1889: for many
years president and secretary OF the local
board of Masonic relief. and in l!u9-lD3
president OF the Masonic Relief Associa-
tion Of the United States and Canada.
His election. like that of Mr., Grant. as
dcTity grand master. came after regular
advancement through the various offices
~ the Grand Lodge.
Evening star., 1913-12-28
Not to Discuss Roads.

If you want work, read the want col
umns Of The Star.
Evening star., 1913-12-28
Five Directors Elected.

The balloting for members of the
board of directors brought out large
field of candidates. Six members We're
"A he chosen, but for the sixth vacancy
Harry j. Brown of the Portland Ore
Evening star., 1913-12-28
Supplies for Light Station.

In preparation for the ice-makinS
weather expected in the next month. the
lighthouse service steamer Maple. Capt.
Miles, has sailed from Baltimore with
fuel and other supplies for the isolated
light stations on the lower Chesapeake
and III the Potomac. Many of the light
houses are located several miles from
the nearest point at which supplies can
be obtained and III bad weather the peo-
pie in the lights are marooned and can
not get ashore and have to depend upon
the coming of the lighthouse service YES
sells for their stores of fuel and food
1t is to get a good supply of these neces-
sites in each lighthouse that the Maple
is making her present rounds. She will
probably come to this city before return
ing to Baltimore.
Evening star., 1913-12-28
Will Act as Relief Ship.

Ligntship No. -. which was recently
transferred from the fourth to the fifth
lighthouse district for duty as relief
ship, has arrived at the Portsmouth,
Va, station of the lighthouse service in
tow of the tender Orchid from Cape
Lookout Cove. n. c. No. 20 will be
given an overhauling and made ready
Tor duty when a call is made for her
services.
To fill a vacancy caused by the resig-
nation of George w Hudg.ns as second
assistant keeper of the Thimble Shoal
light station, In lower Chesapeake bay
the lighthouse authorities in charge of
the fifth district have transferred George
L. Fulcher. assistant at Point No Point
station. on the Chesapeake, to Thimble
Shoal
Evening star., 1913-12-28

Guernsey Casserole.
nickel-plated frame.
Fitted with hreproof
earthenware d j 5 h
Handsome nickel re
ceptacle with side han
dies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-21
WANT MILITIA "FlIERS'
Bill for Aviation Corps To Be
offered at Albany.

Albany Ian 2O-An aviation corps or
the national guard IS proposed in bill
which Assemblyman Cuvillier. chairman
of the Committee on Military Affairs. Is
prcparing for early Introduction. Moru-
mer Delano. secretary of the Aero Club
of America. has submitted proposed
formation for the corps. IL calls Tor
battalion of three flying squadrons. the
first TO consist Of six aeroplanes. three
biplanes and three monoplanes; the sec
ond to include two hydro-aeroplanes. and
the third one aeroplane. The battalion
would be oftcered with a major. adJiitant.
ouartermaster, surgeon and buglers. Each
squadron would be in command OF cap
toiu-pilot. with the necessary lieutenant
pilots and other officers and prvates.
The usual national guard man9uvres
are 10 be abandoned this year. Instead, the
military authorities purpose to establish
at Peekskll officers camps OF instruc-
ton for the LIST and I'd brigades and the
other branches of the service. including
field artillery, cavalry, signal corps and
medical corps Camps OF instruction for
the I'd and 4th brgades are to be estab-
lished at points convenient to their home
stations.
Major General Organ submitted a re-
port to Governor Suizer today In which
he states that on September 30 last there
were 1858 officers and men In the guard.
an increase of sl9 over the preceding
year.
After having spent nearly $4,000 on the
Blauvelt state rifle range. in Rockland
County, the state proposes 70 abandon
IT, Residents of South Nyack complained
last summer that stray bullets from the
range were finding their way into the
village. 1t is planned to locate the range
where the bullets will strike the side OF
a mountain. and to turn the present prop
erty over to the Palisades Park Commis-
sion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-21
NEED DAILY ENCYCLOPEDIA
Brittanica's Editor Says History
Is Making Too Fast.

The White Star liner Baltic arrived
here yesterday two days late from Liver
pool. She encountered the same sort Of
rough weather that has besct all the
wcstbound steamships within the last two
weeks, but came through II all without
damage
Among the Baltic's passengers was
Hugh Chisholm. editor in chief Of the
Encyclopedia Britannica" He said that
if events of history making material oc-
CURED as prolincally and as rapidly in
1918 as they had in 1912 the publishers
would have to get out year book to
keep up with the times
Events are moving so rapidly these
days" said Mr.. Chisholm, that nothing
hut the daily newspapers can keep pace
with them. We find that the last edition
of the encyclopedia issued in 1910 as up
10 date as a work of its scope could be-
is far behind the current events
Inman Scalby. VINO was master Of the
lost White Star liner Republic, returned
on the Baltic on his way To- san Francisco
after a vacation Of several months IN
England. Soon after the Republic was
lost Captain Sealby, who is now forty
two years old. went 10 Ann Arbor TO
study admiralty law ut the University
of Michigan. He was graduated last
summer. and will practise his profession
on the Pacific Coast.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-21
CAUGHT FACTS" NOT FISH
Legislative Water Power Com
mittee Angered by ISLANDERS. y

ffF Telegraph 20 Tho Tribune.
Albany Jan. 2o-Prcscuting 10 the Sem
ate tonight tho testimony taken 10y Tn"
ioln. legislative committo" which mv"sti-
gated development Of water power ana
allied matters Senator Walters. vice
chairman. made a vigorous defence OF IT
against what he termed ISLANDERS pun
lIshcd I'm Canada This commission re-
Gently reported that the Ontario Hydro
Electric Commission. which transmits
and sells hydro-elcc'ric power 10 the mu-
inequalities Of that province. was "A losing
venture. and had acquired huge drii'll.
IL saws this report mas stirred the ontario
officials and newspapers. some OF when
asserted the legislative commission ana
more fishing than Investigating IN 'anaHa.
The fishing We did WAS fishing Tor
facts" said Senator Walters In anger.
We did not have any hclp from the
HYDRO Electric Commission. That body
never made a financial statement when
was available FOR our purpose. but We got
the facts regarding rs finances at great
trouble. and we know they're accurate.
The point Of all the controversy Is that
the state Conservation Commission wants
10 begin in this state system OF state
ownership. development and sal" OF
hydro-olectric power 10 municipalities
modelled on the ontario system The
legislative committee is against this plan.
as are practically all the water power In
tcrcsts
The HYDRO Electric Commission recent
IS issued an official statement saying that
instead OF a deficit IT, transactions show
profit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-21
MORE CASH FOR PALISADES
Mrs. Sage and Mrs. Hartman
Offer S2,500,000.

Albany, Jan. 2O.-Persons who have al
ready contributed $4,000 toward estab-
fishing Palisades Park, including Mrs
Russell Sage and Mrs. f.. II. Hartman
are willing to contribute $4,000 more.
provided the state agrees To do It's part
said Governor Sulzcr to-day. This infor-
nation came to him recently, he added
from George W. Perkins, member OK
the Palisades Park Commission.
The announcement followed confer
ence with Justice Morgan j. O'Brien, OF
New York. and the owner Of trap rock
quarries which the commission Is en-
deavorng to include In the state reserva-
ton. The possible purchase by the state
Of these quarries was discussed. as were
also the engineering difficulties discovered
I'm the proposed construction of state
highway around Storm King Mountain.
Governor Sulzer declared he favored
the appointment of a practical engineer
10 make thorough investigation OF both
subjects and to report TO the Legislature,
through him. any fair and reasonable
plans by which the Palisades could he
further protected and the proposed road
constructed