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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-01
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Health Conditions in Schools
to Be Investigated.
SUPPER BY FIRE COMPANY
Theodore Johnson, Charged With
Building on Government Reserva-
ton, to Be Tried February 16.
SUPPER BY FIRE COMPANY

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA,, Va. February l. 1918.
The health conditions in the public
schools Of this city will be investigated
Monday by William H. Heck, professor
of education at the University of Virginia.
Throughout the remainder of the week,
until Friday, he will inspect the public
schools of Alexandria county. In addi
ton to making the inspection he will adj
dress several school bodies on the SUBJ
ject of sanitation.
His first inspection in Alexandria county
will be made at . o'clock Tuesday morn
ing at the Mount Vernon Avenue School.
Jefferson district. At o'clock that after
noon he will make an address In the au-
ditorium OF the school before the teach
ers association Of Alexandria county His
subject will be THE Public School In Its
Relation to Public Health
Wednesday morning he will inspect the
school at Fort dyer Heights and from
l o'clock until . O'Clock he will be at the
Columbia School at Arlington, and at $3.50
O'Clock he will deliver an address to the
patrons of Columbia School.
According to his schedule he will be at
BallstOn School Thursday morning until
noon. and in the afternoon untif ) O'Clock
he will be at the Clarendon School. At
$50 o'clock that afternoon he will ad-
dress a joint meeting OF the Patrons
Leagues of the Ballston and Clarendon
schools.
Friday morning he will inspect the
Cherrydale School and at O'Clock he
will address the Patrons League Of that
visit Hume. Carne and Saegmuller
| schools If he has time. While in the
county Prof Peck will be guest Of
Supt. and Mrs. Hodges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-01
NOT HIS LAWFUL WIFE.
Elwood C. Franklin's Defense De
feats Suit for Maintenance.

Justice Barnard today dismissed a suit
for maintenance filed December 4 last
by Ella Mercer Franklin against Elwood
c. Franklin on the defendants plea that
the plaintiff is not his lawful Wife Mr.
Franklin to-day. through Attorney Crandal
Mackey, filed a petition in ha5eas corpus
against his former wife to secure the
custody of their child, Adeline V. seven
years old. Justice Wright granted the
writ and set the matter for hearing next
Tuesday.
In her petition for maintenance Mrs.
Franklin told the court she married
Franklin June II, 1902, but left him in
1911. and secured divorce in Nevada
May 1t 1911. Later she removed to
California. where she married Roland
Gielow. from whom she secured a divorce
March 4 last. She then returned to
Washington, where she remarked Frank
lin July "a. 1912.
In defense of the action, Mr. Franklin
produced Il copy of the record of the
California court, which showed that only
an interlocutory decree of divorce had
been granted. This decree recited that
after one year, on motion of the wife, a
divorce would be granted. This court
order left Mrs. Franklin still Mrs. Gielow,
counsel claimed, and not entitled to
uarTy or be supported by Mr.. Franklin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-01
GUARDS AGAINST FIRE.
Bill Provides for Fireproof Doors in
Elevators in District.

Fireproof doors and fireproof compart-
ments for elevator shafts i'm the District
of Columbia are provided for i'm the bill
introduced in the House of Representa-
tives by Representative Lewis of Mary
land.
The bill amends the existing law so
to require that each elevator shaft
and stairway extending to the basement
of the buildings heretofore mentioned
shall terminate in fireproof compart-
ment or inclosure separating the eleva-
tor shaft and stairs from other parts
of the basement, and no opening shall
be made or maintained i'll such compart-
ment or inclosure unless it be provided
with fireproof doors.
1t also provides that building used for
office purposes above the second floor or
for warehouse storage, mercantile or
manufacturing purposes. and which is
fireproof shall be exempted from the re-
quirements of the proposed act as TO fire
escapes, guide signs and a.arm gongs.
Wire glass windows are to be required
for openings within thirty feet of a nom
fireproof building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-01
Money From America.

Sir Henniker Heaton, who was largely
responsible for the introduction of penny
postage between the colonies and Great
Britain and between England and Ameri-
ca, has been gathering statistics which
show that last year $50, 100000 was re-
ceiveG in the United Kingdom from
America and the colonies in money orders
Some of this money, of course. was
in payment for goods, but Sir Henniker
estimates that by far the larger por-
ton was sent as Christmas or other
presents from those who have pros
pered across the waters to poorer rela-
tiveS at home.
From the United States alone there
came over $4,000 600. of which $4,000
600 was for Ireland. Canada sent SILL
JOO,OO, Australia S2,:i0O,C0O, India 81, 100 :
900. New Zealand $I.200.O0O, South Africa
$4.00OOO0. and other places about sl,JOO,
OOt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-01

tives CT the miners union. 1t adds up
ward of $JooO,OtU TO the annual pay roll
of 100000 men.
The Scottish and South Wales coal
fields. where there is always more or less
trouble between the men and the employ
ers, are not in the federated area
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-01
NEPOT|SM IN VOGUE
Eng|and's Civil Service Ap-
pointments Are Investigated.
MORE WAGES FOR MINERS
Coal Trade Now Is Booming-Mil-
lions in American Money Go
to Great Britain.
MORE WAGES FOR MINERS
,reign Correspondence OF The Star.

Foreign Correspondence OF The Star.
LONDON. January ~. 1913.
The method of making appointments
to civil service positions in England is
now being investigated. largely because
of the simple frankness of certain ap-
plicant in Dublin. This man was apply
ing for the position of ambulance nurse.
He told the board of guardians he con-
sidered himself fully qualified for the
post, as he had two uncles and one
cousin on the board
royal commission has been appointed
to inquire into the entire situation of
civil service appointments. and the Asso-
citation Of Clerks has presented some
strong criticisms of present methods.
1t Is alleged that caste and patronage
are taken into consideration, particularly
in the appointment of officials OF the la
Dor exchanges, who are chosen not be-
of their ability to bring personal influence
to bear. Most Of the best positions went
to sons or relatives of politicians or Of
f1cials. thus supporting the suggestion
that the best places are kept for certain
class of the community.
A representative Of the association
asked directly by the chairman of the
commission, Lord mcdonnell. whether he
thought there was any ground for the
suggestion that heads Of departments
were plainly biased in favor of Ger
tain social class, replied: II should say
so. I think 1t Is unquestionably a prefer
in the main. as we have seen. from Ok
ford and Cambri0gen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-01

lands warships, from battleships to
submarines. and the higher wages to be
paid the men are going to have an ap-
preciable effect ON this years naval
estimates. which, it is believed, will APP
proximate s250.000,0O0. an increase of
nearly fifty millions over last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-01
Plans Complete for Supper.

All arrangements have been completed
for the supper to be given by the Re-
lance Engine Company. Nc. j. at its
headquarters Monday night m honor of
the Relief Hook and Ladder Company,
No. 1. and Columbia Engine Company.
No f. 1t is expected that the affair
will be largely attended by firemen, city
officials and others.
L. L. Uhler, president Of the Reliance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-01
Miners Get Higher Wage.

Coal miners in the federated area of
England and Wales have been given a
further increase in wages Of 5 per cent,
effective in January. This is in addition
to the 3 per cent increase granted last
October, and it brings the wages CT all
the men in and around the mines up to
60 per cent above the standard rate of
1888.
Latterly the coal trade has been BOOM
ing, and the miners are thus sharing in
the prosperity Of the owners. This last
advance was granted by the unanimous
vote Of the coal Cancellation board, COM
posed Of mine owners ana representa-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-01
Incorporates Hartman Laboratory.

ALBANY, n, v, February 1.-Ciov.
Sulzer has signed a bill Incorporating the
Hartman research laboratory, founded
by the widow of r. II. Hartman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-01
Hindoos Bury Gold.

There is buried in India every year a
sum of gold equal to the amount taken
yearly from the mines of South Africa
The African miners extract this treas
ure from the grip of the earth to put it
in circulation; the natives of India
seize it with avidity. hoard it and hide
it. save it and lay it away. They guard
it for the future and effectively remove
it from circulation. Thus is the work
Of the South African miner largely null
lifted.
These facts are derived from stats
ties issued lately by a firm of Indian
bankers. and the amount Of wealth in
gold. jewels and precious stones stored
away and buried in India today is prac-
tically incalculable.
Gold is put also to some queer uses
in India. In some parts Of the country
thin gold leaves are taken by the people
for medicinal purposes. and thousands
of dollars worth is consumed in regild-
ing the domes Of religious buildings. A
brisk demand having recently been
noticed for sovereigns with shield on
the diverse side. an inquiry was made
and it was found that a certain rajah
had imported them to form a center to
each tiny pane in the windows of his
paIace
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-01
Has New Submarine.

The first of England's monster SUBJ
marines, the E4. has just been commits
stoned. The new vessel is a remarkable
advance upon her predecessors of the
d. class. She has four times the dis
placement of the AS and carries a pair
of twelve-pounder quick firing guns
with disappearing mounts. Her oil en-
gines of 1,750 horsepower give her a
speed of sixteen knots OH the surface
and ten knots submerged. The surface
tonnage is 700. Two more vessels Of
the same class are completing and work
has been commenced on the "F'' class.
which will have a speed Of twenty
knots.
The increase IN the size Of all Eng
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-01

PILES CURED IN TO IL DAYS.
Your druggist will refund money II PAZO ONT.
MENT fails to cure any case e Itching. Blal.
Bleeding Or Pr0truding Piles h 70 u days. SOC.
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To Get to High View

company, will act as tOastmaSter. An
address of welcome will be made by II.
Noel Garner and there will be responses
by John II. Trimyer. president Of the
dent Of the Columbia company. The
members of the fire committee of city
council have been invited and some may
make addresses.
Other invited guests include Mayor
Fisher, Chief Wagner df the Washington
fire department Chief Robert e. Gronau
of the local department, the executive
committee and active members of the two
visiting companies, together with repre-
sentatives of the press.
J. William May will give a number of
witticisms. Music will be furnished by
the Ideal Mandolin Club. The affair is
in charge of four active officers of the
Reliance Company.
Bernard F. Diedrich, sixty-eight years
old, a florist, died shortly after 10 o'clock
this morning at his home, 100 Wythe
street, of pneumonia. He was Ill twelve
weeks
Mr.. Diedrich was born in Hanover,
Germany. and located in Washington, d.
andria in 1875. where he had since been
a resident All of his life he was engaged
in the florist business.
Case Set for February 16.
The case of the United States against
Theodore Johnson. who is charged with
building on government reservation
near Fort Myer, Alexandria county, will
be heard February 16 at a special session
of the United States court for the eastern
district of Virginia.
This case has been pending in the courts
for some time. Some time ago the court
appointed Howard w. Smith special COM
missioner to make a report in the case.
Johnson will be represented by Attorney
James f. Clements.
Morris Robinson, colored, q youth was
arraigned in the police court today be-
cause he had in his possession seventy
five pounds of scrap iron which the police
believe was stolen from the Southern
Railway Company. The lad stated that
the iron was given to him by Jennie
Payne. who got it from railroad scra p
pile. his statement was denied by the
woman. The court directed that both
parties be held until 1t is ascertained to
whom the iron belongs.
During the month of January the clerk
marriage licenses. of which number
twenty-four were to white and eight to
colOred people. He also recorded forty
two deeds.
In the circuit court for this city today
Elizabeth Darling qualified as eXecutrix
of the estate of John f. Darling.
X. E. Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans.
will hold a meeting at its hall Monday
night, when the committee in charge of
the recent banquet will make its report.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-15
RANGE IN LIVERPOOL FUTURES
HAYWARD & cLARk's
DAILY COTTON LETTER

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 15.-Liverpool
shows acute weakness with futures about
z points lower than due, spots points
lower, sales 5000 bales. 1t is feared that
the disturbing effect of the war on the
continent has finally unsettled financial
conditions to such an extent that credit
restrictions have put pressue on trade. We
give an extract from letters from q mill
agent at Havre, France: Merchants inn
ported heavily in the early part of the
season, and are now underselling each
other In trying to reduce their holdings.
Mills only take the cotton contracted for
on call, but refuse To buy more owing
to the gloomy political outlook "
Our market opened 10 points lower and
there was a good demand for contracts
based mainly on the better political news
on our side. The reported resignation of
President Madero It is thought. will rem
der Intervention by this country unneC-
essary. Indications are for another rainy
spell early next week. likewise stimulated
buying.
New York reported the Mexican inter
eStS buying. Weather conditions over
night were favorable. A Liverpool cable
said Think bull spectators becoming
uneasy, in consequence market to ad
Jance.' AT the beginning of the second
| hour the market dropped rapidly ten
points further to 29S for May ON report
ed very heavy selling by the Pen in
terests in New York. also Gwathmey and
| Waldorf selling, finally closing II. 20 for
May. a close observer in New York says
| in his account of Yesterdays market that
1 the impression prevails around the ring
| that big bulls are quietly slipping out.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-15
HESTER'S WEEKLY COTTON I
STATEMENT.


Secretary Hesters weekly New Orleans
cotton exchange statement, issued before
the close of business Friday, shows a de-
crease in the movement into sight, COM
pared with the seven days ending this
Date last year, in round numbers, 223. 0OO
a decrease under the same days year be-
fore last Of $4,000, and an increase over
the same time in 1910 of $1,000
For the fourteen days of February, the
totals show a decrease under the same
period year before last of 35 900, and an
increase over the same time in 1910 of
For the 1877 days Of the season that
nave elapsed the aggregate is behind the
l67 days of last year 1,115,OOO, ahead of
and ahead of 1910 2,940, 900
The amount brought into sight during
the past week has been 207, 200 bales
against 43O, ADJ for the seven days end
ing this date last year, 249, OPS year be-
fore last and 150,174 same time In 1910
and, for the fourteen days of February
1t has been 1903, against S42, $40 last
year. 472,Sl5 year before last and 296, 561
same time in 1910.
The movemnt since September ! shows
RECEIPTS at all United States ports S,1O9,-
year before last and $3.50 159 same time
IN 1910. Overland across the Mississippi.
ONO and Potomac rivers to Northern
mills and Canada 730, $50. against 1882,
702 last year, I'll ,621 year before last and
6O0,l4l same time in 1910; interior stocks
in excess Of those held at the close of
lIS COulUleICldl year OLD. SoU, against 6El,
1863 last year, 518, 46S year before last and
59o,15l same time in 1910; Southern mills
tahings 1926 600, against 1920, 430 last
year, 1852 594 year before last and 1896
o24 same time in 1910.
These make the total movement for the
l61 days of the season from September l.
to date 1880, OH, against 1886. 24S last
year, l0045, 21S year before last and $685.
S10 same time in 1910,
Foreign exports for the week have been
1888. against 2S7 644 last year, making
the total thus far for the season 6.504 276
against 1886, 5S4 last year, decrease of
S3l .S0S.
Northern mills takingS and Canada dur
ing the past seven days show a decrease
OF 44102, as compared with the CORE
spending period last year, and their to-
tai takings since September 1 have in.
creased 81 sac. The total talIingS of
American mills. North, South and Canada,
thus far for the season have been 3,64l-
19S. against 2.276. 04S last year These in
clude 1,770.995 by Northern spnners.
against 1,73S549.
Stocks at the sea board and the twenty
nine leading Southern interior centers
have decreased during the week 81, 1882
bales against a decrease during the cor
responding period last season of 26,24t,
and are now 5I3,Si4 smaller than at this
date in 1912.
Including stocks left over at ports and
interior towns from the last crop and the
number Of bales brought into sight thus
far from the new crop, the supply to date
is llt44TS0, against u, 6S2 222 for the
same period last year.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-15
PROPERTY TRANSFERS.
Warranty Deeds.

So and other Considerations
Manufacturing Company to Mrs. Anna
| {. H. Mathewson, lot l47X290 feet
southeast corner Greenwich street ana
Mathewson place: February Il. 1913.
81, 050-Mrs f. w TreadWell to Mrs
SalIie p. Kennon, No III Hunnicutt
street, 5Ox2OO feet; February 49, 1913.
$2,0OO-W L. Fain to Mrs. f. w.
TreadWeI, same property February u,
1913.
S3,7O0-S. c. Orr to r.. 0. Wallace, lot
52x102 feeet, southwest side COlquitt
avenue IS feet southeast of Sinclair
avenue. March Is, 1910.
S1l0O-E. Z. Thames to James r.
Cowan and W. r. Dunn, lot 100X300
feet on Union avenue, Hapeyille; no
date.
|. $1,00O-George Gordon to Mrs. r. G.
Warner lot 4Ox142 feet, south side
Greensferry avenue, ~ feet west OF
Ashby street; also lot 50x95 feet south
east corner Doane and MCDonOugh
streets; February 10, 1918
$155-George Ware ct a. to Mrs,
Emma Holcomb. lot 5Ox1S2 feet, south
side Pine street, 30 feet west Of Ran
dali street: February %, 1909
3,250-College Park Land Company
to Mrs. Jessie B. DuRant, lot 95x150
feet north side Cambridge avenue 95
iO'N cast " iiIbl pun olittlr i tpl ueLt
Il, 1913.
81 and Exchange OF Property-Nancy
f. Robertson ct al to 5. A. Williams
and j. Tolbert. lot 30xt46 feet, west
side Howell NH road on line between
land lots so and 156; November is,
1912.
$17o-J. Tolbert to S. A. Williams,
same porperty; February II, 1912.
S1,450-W. o. Mcdonald to H. II.
Voyles, lot 50Xl50 feet northeast cor
ner Arden avenue and Division place;
February s. 1913,
S4.115-Mrs. NJ. L. Hudson, Jr.. to c.
=. Cornell, lot 50x150 feet west side
Nedado way being lot s, block Il, of
Vedado; October 1912.
$l,200-C. r. Martin to William e.
Chester, lot 44x100 feet, northwest cor
ner Rucker and Franklin streets; Feb
ruary s, 1913
$l,200-M. r. Holahan to c. F. Mar
tin, same property; January 2S, 1912.
81 and Other Considerations-Da S.
WalraVen to Mrs. Eva V Miller strip
2Xl0S feet east side Luckie street, 80
feet from North avenue; January TO-
1913.
$I2S6-F. A. Ames to NJ. X. jenkins
Lot 52X200 feet. corner Highland and
Kentucky avenues; February Z, 1913
$500-L. Il. Rosser and Morris Bran
don to same, lot 45x11O feet, west side
Randolph street. 179 feet south of East
avenue. February &, 1913
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-15
NEWS AND GOSSIP
OF THE FLEECY STAPLE

NEW YORK, Feb. l5.-N. l.. Carpenter
& Co: Weak cables from Liverpool had
the effect Of forcing prices down 10 10
j. points at the opening of the New York
cotton market There was heavy Eu-
ropean selling
The bull leaders express the belief that
me market Is purchase now after We
nave had good reaction
K. h. Cone was a heavy seller today,
which was said to have been for McFad-
den The ring crowd sold heavy through
out the day.
Very little support was given the mar
ket The bull leaders seemed to be Turk
ing around, awaiting the selling move
ment 10 pass over
Riordan was said to have sold 5000 bales
of Nav and 5000 bales Of July McFad-
den took about 5000 Of IL.
A ioj Of stop orders were caught on the
opening also lot Of short selling pre-
dominated.
Riordan, Wilson. Waters. McFadden,
MINDS. Wiggin, Finn and Martin were
leading buyers today. MaGee, Dick,
SchIey, MCEroy and the ring We're gen
eral sellers, Commission houses sellers
also. McFadden was the principal buyer.
Browne Drakeford d Co., Liverpool ca
BILE; Heavy selling by continent; spot
houses selling no demand: buyers
scarce
Following is the statistical position OF
cotton ON Friday, February IA, as made
up by The New York Financial Chronicle:
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-15
ATLANTA MULE AND
HORSE MARKET
Corrected by the National Stock Yard
Commission Company, c, G. Turner,
Presdent.)

The trade in mules for the past few
days seems to be very active. There seems
to be a tendency for prices To soar a
great deal higher than at present IRON
the Atlanta market, which continues u
improve from other prices. The proper
ton of ruling made for forming usases
and likelihood of war in Mexico has ere
ated larger demand for mules man ia,
ever before been known, especially lU
several years past, We 40 NOT Gei!e!5
that there is any hope for the market u
recede from present quotations, eng w. W.
would suggest, unless present cohdttl ..!5
change, people in need of mules sHou"
buy them as soon as possible, as VIZ VIZ, O =.
lieve in the next few days there %H III. IN
some changes in the marker WHICH WIZ
call for higher prices. no,
The horse market has shown more ar.
ttVity than for some time past anu ,, W.
think that the day for the 4otse ,as
about past for this season, ana IGe' ~ q. .
a tendency to buy horse lnsteao ql a
mule. while the prices are nish as ue'
are at present. ,-, nj,
The following table shows the range e., u
prices for mules and horses III age "o'
three TO six years with flesh:
to I SIS e la's hands, rough good ages s..o ~
4 10 1917 finish with quality, S''o
H. to 10 hands. rough sl25- to 2 ,S5o
: Is to 1515 hands. finish. Sl,5 10 H-Vs5 o
16 hands, with quality and nhls"' S-V
to 1925. -,-,.,-,, fror
1880 to / 400 pounds, $3.50 20 SEQ.
Horses. On,
Southern chunk, rough, IRON, soc ~ e, o. g.
Southern chunk, finish. SlOV to 23-iif
Good driving horses, ouallJy G an" '''''
ranging in price from SloO To 4-oo' effa .
Heavy draught horses, rough eI''
$500. soma .
S950