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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-11
WANT NO CHANGE
IN LOCAL SYSTEM
Form of Government Salts
factory, Citizens
Say.

Members Of the Randle Highlands Clti-
Gems Association are satisfied with the
present form OF government in the Dis
trict of Columbia and do not desire TO see
any change whatever. according 10 opin-
tons expressed at meeting dast evening
I'm The Baptist Church on the Naylor
road vote was almost unanimously for
no change.
The proposition was presented when a
letter from the Federation OF Citizens
Associations was presented. which asked
asked that the association indorse a
movement whereby one of the three Com
missioners would be elected by the peo-
pie. and also that the District should
have representation III Congress. Robert
+. Bradbury one OF the oldest members
of the association. gave a brief outline OF
the conditions that existed years ago.
when the residents of the District had a
vote, and expressed the belief that If
the present half-a nd-hali plan OF paying
for improvements We're abolished the 10
cal government would again go into bank
ruptcy because Of TIE lack Of funds
He called the capital the most beautiful
city in the country as well as one OF the
best managed.
\ few mernbars howeye-. favored SUI
ments We're put forward u phold their
beliefs.
Eastern Section Not Represented.
Mr.. Brad barry stated tat the CHI, coIa-
plant that he had 10 register was the
fact that no man from the eastern Sc
ton OF the city had ever been named us
one of the miss;oners. and he hoped
to see the day rot far distant. whe: that
section would be represented. After dis
cussion, the delegate TO the federati ton
was instructed to oppose strongly any
effort on the part OF that body to secure
suffrage i'm any degree for the District
OF Columbia.
The two bills introduced in Congress
BY Representative Rothermel calling for
the requirement by the District Of the
Georgetown and the Washington Gas
Light companies were Endorsed by the
association. not. however, without con-
siderable debate. The executive commit
tee of the association had previously gone
over these two bills. and presented the
matter 10 the association with its in
dorsement Attention was called to the
fact that in the District the residents Sc
cure water very, much cheaper than in
other cities where the municipal author
tiles do not control. and the opinion was
expressed that II the gas companies We're
purchased the same condition would ex-
list.
Some opposition was raised TO the in
dorsement OF the bills on the ground
that the new public utilities commission
would have the power to prevent the
oyercapitaifzat ton Of the companies, but
II was decided to approve the bills, the
members feeling that even IL municipal
ownership should never be accomplished
It might be possible in this way 10 se-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-11
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trouble Now We'll

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skenti.isnI - the possibility 81 person
I rccorrr ng from severe Lung Trouble when
J there .ianr reports "f roinpirt" To-
l corerirs brnGshf ahcri through the US" oi
I Ecknan's Alternative. THIS u remedy TOT
the throat AMI lungs. which should N m
J vr-tiaatea by every suflcuf Read or TINS
cast: ,.u ~
I MY bear Sir For twa years ] was ar
ni.f,l Win lan,n.rlia-cs If the i,ings, AMI in
1 Fehr,,:ry II Ice I VAS taken with n severe
[ atlarn OF llic,.liohin. Mhen recovered SUI
7 d..ientiv 20 aaik about til. mousse I was left
J with Il fr.ghffu hacking cough. which no
I medcinr had ;ak''n could alleviate. It
was ~ fhis tiuar March. 1f12. that started
Z taking Eckiran's Alternative. In "a short time
my cough Mas gone and I pronounced
! we'll Since thai time I have had Two slight
{ attacks 81 pneumonia. and l have resorted
( 10 no Other medicine 10 eject recovery. ]
! cnnnot speak too highly for the good IL has
done.
L ,Signed, HOWAI:l, l.. kLSpTZ.
tAboye abbreviated: mere request
! Eckmai's Alteratis. has been proven 10y
J many years test Ia ~ most stiicaciogs In
i cases 81 sever. Threat aud Luag Affections
Bronchitis Bronchial Asthn,n. stubborn
J Colds and In upbuiliing the system. Does
J not contain narcotics. posons or hsbit-form-
ing drugs. For sale by O'nonnelrs Drug
Store and other leading druggists. Write the
Eckman Laboratory. Philadelphia. Pa. for
booklet telling az racoreries and add'tionsi
\ evidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-11
It the entire program of fifty years

out the entire program of fifty years
ago.
1t is also announced at the Offices OF
the national park commission that the
use of the northwestern slope of Little
Round Top will be permitted on the
night of July for II monster display
of fireworks. for which the anniversary
commission has arranged. The closing
feature of the display is to be a huge
American flag and eagle in fire. sur
mounted by the blazing inscription,
God Bless Our Nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-11
Presidents Personal Choice.

Herman W. Craven. who. with
Charles NJ Galloway. was nominated
yesterday by the President to be civil
service commissioner. is republican.
He is a lawyer of Seattle, Wash, and
had held no public offices in the past
Mr.. Craven's selection is understood to
have been Il personal choice by the
President. which met with no objection
from the two republican senators from
WaShin q ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-11
Wants to Know Who Used Desk.

Secretary Garrison has written To
the editor Of i New York newspaper
asking the name ~ the person who.
the paper alleged, occupied desk In
the War Department and acted as the
representative II the powder trust. An
article published in the paper asserted
the powder trust has long supported
a specia al ma 2azinc al Washington ana
one ~ its agents, in another Eufse has
!. desk in the Mar Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-11

waukee. suburb. To > cents and to give
passengers 10 ana from that point the
same transfer privileges as accorded pas
sensers from Lentz. has been upheld
by the supreme Court. The reduction or
dered IRON the oak Grove district also
was upheld.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-11
Oregon Railroad Order Upheld.

Validity Of the oregon railroad COM
mission orders requiring the Portland
Railway, Light and Power Company 10
reduce its fares from Portland 10 Mil
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Tc List Needed Improvements.

\ meeting is 10 be held some time our
inc tn.. month Of Jul,'. when the associa-
ton will compile a list If its wants to De
submitted To the Commissioners with the
hope Of having 1T least a part of them
included in the nexi budget 10 Congress
Pres dent ;. h. SNYDER, VINO presided last
.yenin. stated that At recent inter
view with the Engineer Commissioner ~"
was requested to haN. all items befof.
rho Commissioners ny August some OF
the items u he listed Will ." additional
street lights In tins connection a letter
from TN. authorities read Sast night lnu4-
Gated that they mad refused 10 establisn
certain lights because. as they stateo
there was not enough travel to warrant
them.
Other items approved We're the Improve
ment OF street between Naylor road
ard I'D street: Improvement Of I'D street
between Navlor road and * street: inc
Improvement OF several alleys in the SUP
urn that have not yet received any at
tention: the opening of 10Th street from
- street to Eaylur road. In connection
With the opening Of 18th street a special
committee will be- appointed u see tnat
this matter Is given immediate atten-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-11
Peculiarly Adept in Riding.

the Americans were peculiarly adept
in riding their opponents off, The whole
team played a cool and resourceful
game. whereas the Enelishmen seemed
fiurried and inclined to hurry their shots,
with unfortunate results, up t" the
third period
AT the end of the fourth period the
CORRESPONDENT says he realized the
yelled protests of the challengers that
the right sort of playing men had not
been sent against them in the practice
games. The Engishmen We're helpless
against the vigorous tactics of the
Americans and made many unexpected
misses.
Although defeat III the first game has
cast a gloom over the enthusiasts mere
there is still Very strong hope that
the British four will even things up
with victory Saturday, and by ex-
traordinary effort capture the rubber.
English Team Surprise.
MEADOWBROOK CLUB, l.. L.. June
1l-Much to the surprise of the specta-
;ors and polo experts, the English players
did not show the Wanted team play
which had been credited to them before
the game. Neither did their ponies out
class the American mounts. In fact. the
every run down field the American play
ers either held their own or outrode their
competitors in the race for the ball. The
gross score was : to 3 in favor of the de-
Tending four. The next contest will be
PLAYED Saturday. The winner OF two
games retains the trophy.
Hardly had the game begun before it
was seen that the wagering odds of to
5 on the English We're not warranted. for
the "big four carried the play into the
English end of the field and kent
cavalry officers so busy defending their
goal that offensive tactics on the part of
the challengers were temporarily out of
the question.
The opening ceremonies of the match
began at 4:15 o'clock with the parade OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-11
ESTATE TO THE CHILDREN
OF MRS. ELIZABETH WISE
Provisions of Instrument Filed
With Register-Other Wills
Offered for Probate.

Ire Will of Mrs. Elizabeth Wise. dated
May IL, 1901, and modified by codicil of
April 20, 1908, has been filed for pro-
bate. Requests Of SO each are made to
her sons. Charles Z. and John L. Wise.
the testatrix explaining that she has adj
vanced to them their shares during her
life. Two grandchildren Marie &.
Wrenn and Robert H. Wrenn, are left
500 each and a grandson, George w.
Wise, S1oa. The household effects are
given to the daughters, Mary +. Dulaney
and Ann Veronica Wise.
Mrs. Dulaney is given the real estate
i'm trust. two-thirds for herself and one
third for her sister The sister is to have
the income only for life from her share.
Should she marry and leave a child, the
child is to have one-thrd of the real
estate absolutely. If the sister dies I'M
married Mrs. Dulaney is to have all the
real estate. Mary r. Dulaney is named
as eXecutriN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-11
Will of Anthony Phillips.
Confirms Minister to Colombia

The Senate yesterday confirmed the
nomination of Thaddeus Austin Thomson
to be United States minister TO CoIom-
bia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-11
Both Sides Pleased Over Game.

What can | say that you didn't seeo''
Harry Payne Whitney said in response
TO q question of his opinion of the game
1T was very fast game. and an
awfully good game. That's all [ can
say.
The English players think your ponies
were the faster, and theirs the shiftier in
their work.. was suggested.
Il wouldn't say that Mr.. Whitney
piled. but just then his self-apponted
duties as custodian of the American Big
Four claimed him
Most excellent game in every way,
said Capt Vivian Lockett. the back of
the British team. Despite the defeat of
his side. he was smiling and enthusiastic
1T was Il very fast game and very
even game ! think that our ponies were
the handler and theirs were faster
This game was a very fair game. too.
I have never played before a fairer
crowd. They were as generous to us as
to their own team. | hope we beat you
Saturday, however
Cup to Winner of Two Games.
The team winning two games out of
three holds the International polo cham
pionship and comes into possession or
the silver cup which was first put into
play by the Westchester Polo Club of
New York in 1856 England promptly
captured the cup and retained it for
twenty three years. During that PERIOD
interest in international polo lapsed, but
in 1GCO and again in 1902 America sent
strong teams to England, and lost by
narrow margins.
The good showing which the American
players made in England revived inter-
est in the game. and IN 1gE, Harry Payne
Whitney. at the head of 4 team COM
posed of himself. Lawrence Waterbury, J.
NJ. Waterbury and Devereux Milburn,
succeeded in bringing the cup to America.
In 13l1 the same team defended the cup
against the Engiishmen in this country,
and the cup remained in possession of the
Americans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-11

cure a fair physical valuation OF the
properties of the two companies.
\ change in the system of the col
lection and delivery of mail in the
suburb was advocated ~ some members.
The complaint WAS that there are Few
deliveries and collections. and they arc
not made at = time - suii Il majority
of the citizens. committee was ap-
pointed IL !oog into the matter, ana
each cit.z , VAS requested To Keep az
account . the various collections anu
deliveries II, order that accurate data
might 10 ayaila bic for presentation 10
the proper authorities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-11
GETTYSBURG FETE
TAXES RAILROAD
Handling of the Expected I'm
menSe Crowd a Hard
Problem to Solve.

GETTY SBt re, PA, June 1l-Repis-
sentatives of the eastern railroads that
will bring veterans and sightseers here
to attend the battle anniversary celebra-
ton July to met today in an effort to
solve the transportation difficulties that
present themselves How the roads which
heretofore have never brought more than
15.GtD persons into the battle town in
one day are TO transport five or six times
that number is the problem which con-
fronts the railroads
The plan originally determined upon to
have the veterans detrain in Gettysburg
and then go by shuttle train or other
means 10 the camp is not favored and a
special track is beint, laid 50 that trains
may be run directly to the big camp site
ten times and extensive yards created TO
handle the throngs
Early Arrival Urged.
Every effort is being made to have The
veterans start early and get here before
July ] SO as to prevent an eleventh hour
At the office Of the national park COM
mission 1t is announced that unique
feature of the celebration will be the
from Little Round Top by
a United States Signal Corps detail of
all the messages which were sent dur
ing the three days Of the battle by the
Union army at that point. The same
code will be used, and the carefully
kept records of the wartime signals
will enable the regular army to carry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-11
Provides for Sister and Wife.

After providing for the care and main
tenance of his sister. Harriet Ebaugh, at
the Home for Incurables. at Fordham
\. y, Theodore O. Ebaugh, by his will
dated December 30 1897, leaves the re-
manning estate to his wife, Anna l..
Ebaugh. She is also to act as eXecutriN.
Will of Anthony Phillips.
BY the terms of the will of Anthony
Phillips. dated May ., 1913, all his per-
sonal estate is given to his wife, Sarah
Phillips. She is also given life interest
in his real estate, which at her death is
to be distributed among his sisters En-
ma Burch. Eliza Phillips and Amelia Will
liams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-11
Criticisms by Correspondents.

Viewed by the special correspondents
of the London morning papers "ho
cabled long reports of the BRUSH
teams defeat, the challengers' work re-
ceiyed considerable criticism.
The Times this morning says; II -
evident that the British forwards Ialleu
to take advantage of their oppoFtuiil
ties. Even with this failure. however
they would probably have held iheii
own if they had been able to Withstand
the onslaught of the American III
wards in the first period
The Daily Teleeraph's corfcsp"iide,i,
says: The English team lacked a.
rection They were far from showing
the brilliant game they put in at Prac
tice by the match. 1t was not Only
.he offense that was weak. but the de-
Tense as well: and the majority OF the
American goals We're the result OF ef-
rors combined with the more aggres-
sive tactics of the Meadowbrook team
When the English carried the ball W
to the American goal. poor stlckworf
irvaria bly, spoiled good dribbling.
"EngIishmen will be amazed to learn.
according to the Daily Mails CORE
spondent. that at the outset the AmeIl-
can ponies We're speedier than the Eng
lish. for it has been confidently asserted
that a better collection of mounts than
those of the English team had never
been brought together
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-11

the English and American ponies. The
spectacle was one never equaled at a
sporting contest in this country
Stands Crowded to Capacity.
The stands We're crowded to capacity.
Viewed from across the field they pre-
sented a wonderful Kaleidoscope Of color
The rails surrounding the playing field
We're crowded four and FIVE deep. and au-
tomobiles We're packed by thousands out
side the club grounds.
Twcnty-siN ponies formed the English
squad, each led by red jerseyed groom.
They We're followed by the American
string. nineteen in number with light
blue saddle cloths and led Icy :,rooms With
jerseys of the same color
Although more than .n.u1o people tray
eled the roads in the nearby countr side
to nd from the game. not an accident oc
Cured TO the multitude of spectators
The highways of Nassau county were
congeSted for q considera BILE time after
the game with long strings. of carriages
and automobiles. and at all the large
country homes of the county last night
house parties We're held. as~therc is great
rejoicing in the fashionable suburban
colonies over the notable victory of the
Long Island players.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-11
London Telegraph Says Play
ers Did Not Show Brilliant
Game Put in at Practice.
AMERICAN PONIES SPEED
AMAZES ENGL ISHMEN
Had Been Confidently Asserted Bet
ter Collection of British Mounts
Had Never Been Seen.

LONDON. June 1l.-While admitting
that the pace of the American polo team
was too much for the British team in the
match at Meadowbrook yesterday. Won
by the Americans by J1c goals 10 >. the
evening papers today express themselves
as not altogether discouraged 10y the re-
suit of the first match. The Evening
Standard says.
The British team ought u have learn
ed a deal from yesterdays game ana we
are more hopeful o. the result OF the
next game
The Pail Mall Gazette says As the
British players never had really last
practice game since they landed III Amer
lea. they failed just where they might
have been reasonably expected to 1ali'
but we may feel some confidence that
tbev now have the measure of Their OPP
ponents.'
The Westminster Gazette says: "
NAV still hope. but we can no longer ei-
terrain great confidence that the big Ell
fort made by England will restore the
Gun this time.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-11-13
MACOMB M~ENTIONINGS.
Especial Corrcspondence.)

Preaching at the Baptist church
every first Saturday at II a. m.
and at Z p. IN. and Sunday II a.
IN. by Rev. G. Caldwell, pastor.
Everybody invited.
Preaching at the Macomb Meth.
odist Episcopal church the second
and fourth Sundays each month
Sunday school every Sunday.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-11-13

Friday Evening
700 Devotional Services, led
by Elder d. J. Letsinger
7:30 Preaching by Elders a. l..
Babb and G. Chadweli
Subject-''What Must | Do To
Be Saved?"
Saturday Morning
900 Devotional Services, led
by Elder w. S. Griffith.
Song, by Glass
$50 Discussion, Matthew 1919
by Elders ID. j. Letsinger and p.
Davis
HOO Preaching, by Elder J. E.
Seal; text, | Corinthians 1913.
Song, by Class
Dinner
Saturday Afternoon
1:3O Discussion, Matthew 23:12
by Elders Andrew Ross, W. >.
Griffith and G. Caldwell.
200 Discussion, St.John 1912,
by Elders d. f. Ellis and l.. p.
Langley
$50 Discussion; subject, Are
We, as individuals, Required to
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-11-13
PROGRAM
OF THE
FIFTH SUNDAY MEETING
TO BE HELD WITH THE
Green Mountain Baptist Church
November 28th, goth, 30th, 1918

Pay Tithes for the Support of the
Gospel and the Relief of the Poor?
If So, Give Us the Bible System of
Tithing." Discussed by Elders }.
W. Roberts and J. E. Seal and Dea.
con j. d. Newton.
Saturday Evening
200 Devotional Services, led
by Elder P. Davis.
7:3O Preaching, by Elder J. w,
Roberts; text, Rev. 1914.
Sunday Morning
1000 Devotional Services, led
by Elder J. A. Lond.
1920 Hi tory of Green Noun
tain Church, by Sister Lucy Shaw.
HOO Dedication Sermon, by
Elder d. F. Ellis; Elder J, Z. Seal,
alternate.
Prayer, by Elder W. S. Griffith
Closing Song, by Audience.
Adjournment to meet on Friday
evening before the next fifth Sunday
Sunday Evening
700 Preaching, by Elder d. j..
Letsinger.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-11-13

Revival services will begin at
the NJ. f. church Tuesday even
ing, Nov. %, conducted by the
pastor, Rev. J. J. Wolfe, of Sey
mour. Rev. Fortner of Mountain
Grove will probably assist in the
meetings.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-11-13
WOLF CREEK.
Especial Correspondence,)

Sunday school as usual at the old
log church every Sunday morning.
Preaching at the Freewill Bap-
fist church every third Saturday
and Sunday. Rev. Findley, pastor.
Sunday school at the Holiness
church every Sunday. James Iva,
superintendent.
YOU KNOW.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-11-13

The Mansfield Hotel serves spe-
cial Sunday dinners for 35c,-Adv.