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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-14

Returning From Europe

Miss Gretchen Hood, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Edwin NJ. Hood of 1925 Fair
mont street northwest, will arrive in New
York today on the American liner St
Paul. Her parents are in New York to
meet her.
Miss Hood, who is widely known In
Washington social and musical circles
has been in Europe for nearly two years
pursuing her musical education, with a
view to a career in grand opera. She
has studied under the direction Of ia
nous continental teachers In Brussels
Paris and Nice. She recently appeared at
a recital in Sevres in operate parts and
her success was remarkable. She was
offered at once a six-week engagement
In star roles at the Grand Opera in
Nice. 1t is expected she will make her
debut there early in the coming year.
Miss Hood will reach home with her
parents this week. She will remain until
after the holidays and then will return
to Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-14
AMERICAN EMBASSY WILL
BE UNDER PALACE ROOF
Ambassador Page Has Leased Part
of Prince Delgrade's
Home.
Special Cablegram to The Star.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
ROME, December 13.-After prolonged
search for a suitable residence and one
becoming to his dignity as the repre-
sentative OF a first-class power, Ambas-
sador Page has leased the second floor of
Prince Delgrade's palace in the Via Vento
Settembre, within a stones throw of the
offices of the embassy.
The dwelling apartments and a number
of stately saloons are now fitted with all
the modern comforts. Ambassadors Lloyd
Griscom and Henry White resided there
during their term of service The apart
ments will be ready in March. Most of
the furniture will come from Mr. Pages
house in Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Page and several men,
bers Of the embassy were the dinner
guests Thursday evening of Mgr. Seton,
the oldest American prelate In Rome.
The other guests included Mgr. Ken
nedy, rector of the American College in
Rome; DIR. Mills of the English archeo-
logical school. and other ecclesiastics con-
nected with the various American educa-
tional institutions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-14
A Little Flag P arty.

Mrs. Harriet L. Herbert entertained at
q little nag evening last week In honor
OF Master Edward Barry Heyl, who is
six years old. Mrs. Isabel Worrell Ball
gave a talk on the flag and illustrated 1t
with nearly 100 bunting flags.
Among the guests invited were: Miss
Barney. Miss Smith. Mrs. Thompson, Miss
Postum, Miss Hart, Miss Downey. Miss
SouIe, Miss Sargent, Miss Reeves, Mrs.
Briggs, the Misses Cutter, Mr.. James
Briggs, Mr.. Lowenstein. Edward Barry
HeyI, Miss Jones. Miss Sims. Mr.. Jesse
Langley, Mrs Baden, Mrs. Borland, Miss
Borland, Miss Laughlin, Miss Pritchard
and Mrs. John Miller Horton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-14
A Surprise Party.

Wednesday evenig last a surprise party
was rendered Mrs. John Hayghe of 923 p
street northwest, in honor Of her fifty
third birthday. Among those present
were Mr.. John Hayghe. Mr.. and Mrs. II.
V. Hayghe and son. Mr.. and Mrs. w. L.
Hayghe and son, Miss Ruth Hayghe, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Arnold and daughter,
Mr. and Mrs. James Collier. Mrs. Am
mann. Mr.. W. A. Bragraw and Mr.. o.
w. Riley.
The party was a complete surprise to
Mrs. Hayghe. Refreshments were served
in the dining room. which was prettily
decorated with chrysanthemums and
narciSsus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-14
For Miss Britton.

DR.. John c. Briscoe entertained box
party last night In compliment to Miss
Margaret Britton and her house guests,
Miss Maud Martin OF Providence, Miss
Jessie Award Of Winchester, Va. and
Miss Alice McCauley of Laurel, Md. Aft
or the theater the party supped together
at the New Willard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-14
Entertains for Sister.

Miss Conger was the hostess at small
tea for young people yesterday afternoon,
when her guests were invited to meet her
sister Mrs. A. w. Fitch. who is spending
some time in Washington.
Those in the receiving party were Miss
Cora Barry, Miss Edith Oracle, Miss
Katherine Dubose. Miss Ann Bryan. Miss
Katherine Thesis and Miss Katherine
White
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-14
Reception for Mrs. Story

Cards are out for reception to be
given by Katherine Montgomery Chap
ter. D. A. r., In honor OF Mrs William
Cumming Story. president general of
the society. to be held Thursday evening,
December Is, at the home of the regent.
A musical program will be rendered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-14
Here for Christmas.

Miss Grace Mellon of this city, who has
been visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Mary
Quinn, at her home in Ventnor. Atlantic
CITY, N. j.. for the past two months. will
join her sister. Miss Emma Mellon of this
city, for Christmas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-14
In Mrs. Hanlin's Honor

Mrs. Buckner Randolph gave a tea yes
terday afternoon at her residence on r
street in honor Of Mrs. Charles S. Ham,
lin. wife Of the assistant secretary of the
Treasury.
presided at the tea table.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-13
Food Strike Frees
Mrs. Pankhurst
Militant Leader Released in Serious
Condition, but Must Serve
Term Later.


LONDON, April 12.-Mrs. Emme-
line Pankhurst. president of the Wom-
line Pankhurst, leader of the militant
suffragettes, who was sentenced to
three years on April for melting
women to blow up the house of Chan
cellor David Lloyd George with
bombs. was released from Holloway
jail to-day after serving nine days OF
her sentence.
Mrs. Pankhurst's release was
brought about by q physical collapse
resulting from a hunger strike" Not
a mouthful of solid food passed her
lips during her stay in Holloway jail,
although she drank water in large
quantities.
Mrs. Pankhurst was very weak
when she was liberated. and her
friends fear that she viii suffer Sc
rious consequences.
Mrs. Pankhurst was liberated on a
license for a limited period issued
by Home Secretary Reginald McKen-
ma. This ticket of leave provides that
Mrs. Pankhurst shall be remanded to
prison upon her return to health.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-13
Brother Leaves to
Join in Search.

MEMPHIS. TENN, April H.
Napoleon Hill Martin. the brother OF
Joseph w. Martin. the wealthy Mem
phis man reported missing in Lon
don. left tonight for New York to
sail for England on the first fast
steamer
Mr.. Martin has already authorized
reward OF Sl2.5O0 for information
leading TO the discovery of his young
bachelor brother.
The theory of kidnapping for ran
som disappeared entirely tonight
following the receipt at the Martin
home here Of a cablegram from
Scotland Yards 10 the effect that
hope was entertained for information
of the missing man within "a hours.
on account of the prominence OF
Martin and I'm view of his popularity
in many cities i'm the North. East
and South. many prominent men in
public life. friends Of the family, have
volunteered TO aid in solving the
mystery.
Martin is said To have had on his
person when last seen certified checks
amounting 60 more than S250,00O, in
addition To an abundance of cash
and a letter Of credit for large
amount
Unless Martin is found by to-mor-
row Mrs. Nina Martin. widowed
mother OF the missing man will sail
for London and personally conduct a
search.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-13
LITTLE HOPE HELD
FOR THE Pope NOW
Aged POntiff Suffers Severe Re-
lapse, and Bronchitis Attack
Adds to His Peril.
Continued from Page I.

guard was doubled in order that no
one should enter.
A group Of persons gathered on the
steps OF ST Peters, gazing at the
windows OF the Popes apartment
noticed tonight that the blinds OF his
bed room We're closed.
Until noon to-day the Pope showed
every symptom of convalescence. He
spent some time with his niece, read
ing and answering a letter from his
brother. Angelo. who was prevented
from coming 10 Rome by his gradual
~ declining health
The Pope was heard to say AN
gelo"--who Is country postman-"is
az obstinate as mule. Why win he
not give mp work and come here? He
is an old man now"-Quite ignoring
the fact that there are only few
years between them
Cardinals Discuss Conelave.
Up To "a late hour tonight the
Fope's sisters had not returned to
their apartment where a large num-
her Of Venetian prelates and pill
grims had stationed themselves from
early i'm the evening in hopes of
learning from the women the latest
news of the aged Pontiff's condition.
All carriages have been excluded
from the St Damascus Court, un-
less they bring cardinals or mem
bers of the diplomatic court.
AT midnight, the windows Of the
Pope's apartment were still lighted
and "a large portion of the population
of the Lyonine city watched patiently.
awaiting the second bulletin which,
up 20 a late hour had not been is-
sued.
According To- a report a larg num-
Der Of Cardinals met at Cardinal
RamapoIa's house TO exchange views
on "a conclave.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-13
Mexican Officials,
Under Fire, Revolt
Two Brothers Head New Uprising
Rather Than Face Embezzle-
ment Charges.


NENICO CITY April I2-Ambru-
slo and Romulo Figueroa led their
regiment or CoJorados iu revolt
against the town of Gguala state OF
Guerrero. To-day.
10 is asserted by government otli-
eiu~ ncra that ths brothers are short
100000 pesos iu their public accounts.
and that the uprising was begun be-
gaus, they did not wish to face
charges. which were about 10 be
brought against them, The Ffguegoas
have threatened TO burn the hacienda
AtliNco, together with raw sugar val
ued az s0oU.e0u pesos.
Reports from the North To-day said
the Zapist3s have p,sced minestaIone
the railroad track and intend 10 blow
mp tine military trains as they pass
Zapata is planning q powerful de-
Tense against the large federal force
which is being thrown against him.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-13
D. A. R. HOSTS IN
ELECTION ARRAY
President Wilson Will Open Con-
gress in Washington Monday.
Three Candidates.

WASHINGTON. April 12.-With
three candidates in the field, armed
with beautiful gowns, winning smiles
and persuasive arguments, the army
of 1900 Daughters of the American
Revolution descended on Washington
to-day preparatory to their annual
congress next Monday.
Only dwarfed in appearance by the
election is the discussion of the events
of the opening day, when President
Wilson viii open their congress in a
few well chosen. non-p partisan words.
Secretary Bryan will make the prin-
cipal address.
Await Action by Bryan.
As Mrs. Bryan, wife Of the Secre-
tary of State, although not a D. A. R.,
is a pronounced worker for Mrs. John
Miller Horton, Of Buffalo, there is
great curiosity to see If the Secretary
viii try to repeat his Baltimore per-
Torrance and name the president.
The followers of Mrs. William Cum
ming Story, Of New York City. regent
of Manhattan Chapter and candidate
for president general on the conserva-
tive ticket, derive great significance
from the fact that many of the dele
gates are coming to the congress I'M
pledged and uninstructed. They claim
that if they carried administration
votes in their pockets there would be
no reason not 10 pledge and be in
struCted
Mrs. Scott Is Facetious.
Mrs. Matthew +. Scott. president
general of the society, INDUCED in a
little pleasantly recently at the ex-
pense Of Mrs. William Cumming
Story, whose candidacy she is ac-
lively opposing, when she wrote to the
State regent of Connecticut that Mrs
Story had boasted of having over 200
votes in her pocket.
The Empire voting machine win be
used at the election" said Mrs. Scott,
and possibly some Of these zoo votes
may not be transferred from her
pocket to the machine"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-13
JAPAN WILL FIGHT
ALIEN LAND LAWS
Ambassador Instructed to Protest
California Blu. S. to
Keep Hands Off.
Special Gable to The American.

Special Gable TO The American.
TOXIC, April 12.-Viscount Chinda,
japanese Ambassador TO the United
States, was to-day instructed by the
Foreign Minister to protest against
the California bill, the anti Japanese
measure.
State Department for Hands OFF.
WASHINGTON, April 12.-The
State Department is determined to
pursue a policy of hands off" so far
as the California alien land law is
concerned. It was announced to- day
that the department will take no fur
Their action regarding the protest of
Japan against the alleged discrim-
ination shown her citizens by this
proposed law until it has actually
been passed.
In an effort to soothe Japan and
satisfy President Wilson, by enacting
an alien land law that will not be OBJ
noxlous to any particular nation, the
California Legislature has apparently
jumped from the frying pan into the
fire.
Several European governments are
preparing 10 enter protests against
legislation which will require aliens
to take out their first papers OF citi-
zenship i'm the United States within
one year after entering into realty
lease holds This, according to re-
ports which have reached the Eu-
ropean embassies here, is the COM
promise legislation proposed In Cal
ifornia az a result of the japanese
protest, and in Difference to the
wishes Of the President that only leg
islation applying to all aliens shall
be considered.
Under most Of the American treaties
with European nations there ara
clauses for reciprocal treatment ~
aliens Of each country as to property
holding.
The treaty of 1853 with France.
which IL still in effect, has the fol-
lowing article on the holding of prop
erty:
IN all the States Of the Union,
whose existing laws permit Il,
Frenchmen shall enjoy the right Of
possessing personal and real prop
erty by the same title and i'm tho
same manner as the citizens Of the
United States. They shall be free to
dispose of II as they may please. Just
as those citizens themselves, and in
no case shall they be subjected %
taxes different from those paid BY
the latter or TO taxes which shall not
be equally imposed.
"As TO the States Of the Union by
whose existing laws aliens are lot
permitted to hold real estate, the
President engages TO recommend TO
them the passage Of such laws as may
be necessary for the purpose Of con-
ferring this right.
in Ike manner. but with the reser-
walton OF the right Of establishing
reciprocity in regard to possession
and inheritance, the Government Of
France accOrds TO the citizens of the
United States the same rights within
its territory in respect 10 real aud
personal property and to inheritance
as are enjoyed there by lite own citi-
zens."
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-13
GOVERNOR AIDS
GREAT GANG tn
BATTLE FLOOD.
HatIess, in Hip Boots, Brewer Di.
reefs 800 in Strengthening
Mississippi Levees.

MEMPHIS, TENN, April 12-Tb.
main levee protecting Lake Jeffers,r
and Redfork, Ark. on the Arkapsos
River. so miles from here where tb,t
stream joins the Mississippi. bro.,
to-day, flooding thousands Of acres oe
farm lands. Parts of Desha and
Chicot Counties, in Arkansas win h.
flooded. The break will give relic,
to the main bikes along the Nfssis
sippi
Governor Brewer, of Nississinr,
hatless and clad in hin boots ~ ~
sonally took charge of the worls =,
strengthening the levees at Beulab
Miss, to-day. The Governor is en-
pervising the work of about 500 men
the crisis will be reached at thar
point Tomorrow
The water is still pouring through
the breaks at Wilson and near Osre-
Ola, on the Arkansas side, and is ma
terially aiding the situation al Men,
phis, where the water has fallen sew
eral feet. The gas plant at Mpmnbis
will be in commission Monday AMI
the worst of the flood here is over
Steps were taken to-day to annra-
bend persons who were obtaining sun
plies supposedly for destitute suffer.
ers and selling them. The practice
has been going on several DAYS n is
stated. The relief fund continues IN
grow and supply trains have amnlv
provided for the refugees sheltered in
Memphis.
~. Normal Returns to Cairo.
CAIRO, ILL. ApriI 12-AU b,,si
ness houses and the saloons OPENED
at noon to-day and Cairo began IA
take on a normal appearance again
The Ohio fell two-tenths TO-DAY. and
the gauge tonight stands at 539 A
52-foot stage is predicted by Monday
and a rapid fall is expected there
after. Cairo should be entirely ont
of danger by the middle of the
week.
Missouri Threatens.
OMAHA, NEBR., April 1.-THE
Missouri River is within eighteen
inches of the flood stage in Omaha
and is stan rising. In the past three
days the stream has risen seven and
one-half feet. The crest of the food
will reach Omaha Monday Above
Sioux City the river is falling.
The water tonight threatens 10
cut off the Council Bluffs water
pumping station from the mainland
and grave fears are entertained for
residents upon the lowlands In the
western portion of that city.
A number of small houses along
the water front in Omaha We're To-
day flooded and the residents were
forced to move. There is no danger
of any serious damage in this city.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-13
DR.. FR|EDMANN
CERTAIN He HAS
PHTHISIS CURE
Berlin Specialist Shakes Hands
With Wilson and Tells u. S.
Surgeons of Serum.

WASHINGTON, April TT am
absolutely certain that my serum win
stamp out tuberculosis, declared Dr..
F. +. Friedman, the Berlin specialist,
who came here to-day to attend the
Gridiron dinner
DR.. Friedman was given a cordial
reception here. He shook hands with
President Wilson and met for the first
time Surgeon General Blue, Director
of the Public Health Service. The
two sat together throughout the din
ner and discussed informally the re-
suits to date of the German savant's
test in this country.
DR.. Friedman said that he might
accept an invitation of the Washing
ton University Hospital to try his tu-
berculosis treatment at that tnstiu-
ton
Offers to Make U. S. Tests.
He said further that If Surgeon
General Blue wished him to demon
strate the treatment at any of the
Government hospitals here he would
be glad to do so. Government Off
cials would not say whether DR..
Friedman would be asked to make
official tests here at this time.
Before the Gridiron dinner the spe-
cialist was the guest of Professor
Thomas, of Johns Hopkins Universe
ty, Baltimore, at the Cosmos Club.
He said he had not been invited 20
make any test in that city.
DR.. Friedman said he would rather
turn his treatment over to the hands
Of the Federal Government than 10
any private institution or concern.
Not Matter of Money, He Says.
Il should be glad to consider any
proposition. said he, but | would
much prefer to receive one from the
Federal Government. / believe that
with the means at its command the
treatment would be much better dis
tributed. 1t is not merely a matter
of money with me.
81 am not obliged to hasten my re-
turn TO Berlin, although much work
awaits me there. / might remain in
this country long enough TO supper
wise the application Of my remedy
while others are learning how to adj
minister the treatment"
Asked whether he thought his rem
edy would in time stamp out the
dread disease, DIR. Friedman replied
with emphasis:
Il am absolutely certain it will
Asked to Quit Hotel.
II the visitor should make tests
here for the Government, subjects will
be picked from volunteers already
confined in Government hospitals.
Unless asked to remain, DR.. Fried
mann expects to leave here tomorrow
for Providence. r. l., whence he just
came. He admitted he had been asked
for his room at a Providence hotel,
where he treated many patients in
the last few days. .....-
Il can not blame the management"
he said. -, ,.,..... .....
Applicants besieged every entrance
until they became a nuisance to those
In the hotel"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-13
GUBERNAT0RIAL RACE IN
ARKANSAS COSTS $4,000

LITTLE ROCK. ARK. April IA
Despite the fact that the recent Leg
stature passed a corrupt practices
act. limiting the expenses OF cand.-
dates for Office. Il is stin a rather
costly thing 70 run for Governor in
Arkansas. according 10 Associate
Justice William F. Kirby.
He has lust announced that he viii
not make the race in the guberuato-
rial primary called by the State Dem
ocratiC central committee for u,,,o
q. because he is not financially aye
to spend the $4,000 required 10 mas,
.Hc race judge Kirby was rar.na--
N Attorney General and made a close
81. against Governor Donagr-, ..b. tt
tGg latter WAS making his rrst rt...
Tor Governor
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-13
BEAVERS WILL DEBATE
EQUITABLE TAXATION

Equitable taxation will be the topic
for consideration by members of At
lanta Dam. Independent order OF
Beavers. in their fifth monthly de-
bate the first Thursday night in May.
Speakers in the May debate viii be
Colonel Paul Lindsey, former presi-
dent Of the Rural Free Delivery Car
riers' Association Of the United States:
6. Donnough. OF Royston. member OF
the Legislature from Franklin Coun-
". who is planning a legislative bill
to u1aterialize the subject under dis
Cussiou. and Judge Richard b. Rus
sell Associate Justice of the State
Court of Appeals
Debates are held jn the Beavers
Han West Hunter street. and are
open 20 the public
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-13

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gone. the internal organs ea1ls ,.-rss
aged. the brain affected, ana lht -.
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and the patient completely cured ,.,-r
You can now throw away a. ten.
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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-13
GOV. BROWN TO ADDRESS
SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY

Governor Brown has signified his
Willingness to speak at the Sunday
school rally this morning in the Sec
ond Baptist Church when he probably
will address the largest Baptist sun
day school in the South. March has
had an average membership Of more
than 1000. as against an average of
400 several months ago. The campaign
for members viii end May in a big
union demonstration, one of the fea-
lures of which will be a parade of
the Sunday school children.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-13
AUGUSTA OIL TRUST PROBE
PROCEEDS; WITNESSES MUM

AUGUSTA. GA. April 12.-wit-
nesses continue to be examined pv
the United States Grand Jury in the
matter OF the alleged cottonseed oil
trust. The corridors leading to the
Grand Jury room are filled with COT
tonseed buyers. independent OH mil,
men, farmers and others They COME
from Virginia to Texas and from
Kentucky to Florida.
All OF the witnesses are extremely
reticent when approached bv news
paper men and shake their heo Is
when questioned concerning the al
legged oil trust.