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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-11
MYSTERY SURROUNDS
SUICIDE OF OFFICER
Friends of Lieut.. Richard Hill Are
Unable to Account for
His Act.

Neither his fancee. Miss Henrietta En-
win, nor his fellow naval officers sta
toned in this city. can advance any rea-
son for the suicide Friday at Annapolis
of Lieut.. Richard Hill.
Miss Erwin, who lives in ST Louis with
her mother, is on visit here TO the fam
lily of Maj. Walter Gordon, L. S. A., at
l22S Seventeenth Street. Her father. Col
]. B. Erwin, L. ). A, is stationed in the
Philippines.
Miss Erwin and her mother denied
themselves to callers yesterday, but Mai
Gordon, who is an uncle of the young
woman, spoke for them. He said they
were much in the dark as any one
else as to the suicide.
1t was at party given by Maj Gordon
at the Chevy Chase Club here, about
week ago, that the engagement of the
couple was announced.
Lieut.. Hill was found dead in his room
Friday afternoon, but the news was
not broken to Miss Erwin until yesterday
morning. She was greatly shocked. She
had an engagement with the young off,
Ger yesterday to go to Annapolis and
attend baseball game. Former class
mates and fellow-officers of Hill here
We're shocked al his act and cannot ac-
count for it,
that he appeared to be in his usual health
and gave no indication of being troubled
in any manner.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-11
STATE ASSOCIATIONS
FORM FEDERATION
Organizations in Capital Meet and
Elect Californian a Tenn
porary Chairman.

Temporary organization of a fedora
ton of all State associations in Wash
ington was effected at a meeting of rep
resentatives of the various associations
at 9O5 + Street Northwest last night.
M. F. O'Donoghue. president of the
California State Association. was chosen
temporary chairman. Other officers
chosen to take part in working out the
permanent organization were j. f. Mil
Ter. secretary of the North Dakota So
ciety. vice chairman; Elgin II. Blalock
secretary of the Texas Society, secre-
tary, and f. X. De Puy, secretary of the
South Dakota Association. treasurer.
Among the plans discussed in connec-
ton with the forming of the federation
was that of building vast Memorial
Hall. in which should be contained State
halls and halls for the several Terri
tories. This structure, Mr.. O'Donoghue
said. should be the object toward which
the federated societies should work. He
declared that the States would more than
likely be glad to help in the work. max
ing their State halls matters of pride
to themselves. This idea was warmly
received. 1t was further proposed that
the hall would be fitting memorial to
the first President and should be called
George Washington Memorial Hall.
On motion of MIR. Boyer. the meeting
instructed the temporary president to
appoint a committee to confer with Mrs
Dimmick. members of the Board of
Trade, and others, for the advancement
of the project Joseph ]. O'Brien made
a motion that all of the other State
societies in the Capital cooperate with
the temporary organization. His resolu-
ton was adopted. The next meeting of
the federation was set for May "a, at
9o5 F Street. Among those present were:
Mrs Marie f. Smith. Mr. Boardman, B.
n. Lest, 3. S. kimbrell. d. f. Finu-
cane, Mrs. Charles w. Otis, NJ. Maitland.
and c.. T. Vogel
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-11
NAVAL OFFICER MARRIED
TO MISS CLARA M. HART
nOunccn,cnt Of Her Daughters
Wedding One Week Ago.

Mrs. James Paxton Hart, of 1905
Irving Street Northwest. yesterday an
nounced the marriage of her daughter,
Clara McIlvaine Hart, to Ellwood Will
son Andrews, L. S. n. The ceremony
took place Saturday, May 3, at the res
idence of Hamilton hazeIhurst, of Clo-
yer Hill, Spotswood, y. j. Thomas c.
Easton, formerly pastor of the Eastern
Presbyterian Church, of this city, per-
formed the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of the late
Maj. James Paxton Hart a well-known
civil war veteran, of this city. The at
tendants were the brother of the bride,
Ringgold Hart, of Washington, and Mrs
John Cameron, of New York City, sis
ter of the groom
Among the guests at the wedding
were Mrs. James Paxton Hart Mrs T.
c. Easton, John Hazelhurst, the Misses
Elizabeth, Florence, and Virginia Hazel
hurst. Miss Bennett, of Baltimore; Miss
Memmber, of New York City; and Miss
Tilley Hodapp, of Spotswood.
Immediately after the wedding break
fast the bridal couple left on an extend
ed honeymoon. They will visit Niagara
Falls, Canada, and Boston, before re-
turning to this city, about June l. They
will make their home at the Naval Prov
ing Grounds. Indian Head. Nd, where
Mr.. Andrews has been assigned to duty
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-11
REPUBLICAN SENATORS
To attend Meeting
Eight to Take Part in Chicago Con-
ference for Rehabilitation
Of the Party.
CONVENTION MAY BE CALLED

Eight Republican Senators. known as
Progressive Republicans. yesterday sig
nifed their intention Of participating In
the conference to be held in Chicago
Monday looking to the rehabilitation OF
the Republican party and it's commit
ment to progressive candidate in 1916
and a progressive platform. The eight
Senators who will attend the confer
ence are: Cummins and Kenyon Of
Iowa. Sterling and Crawford of South
Dakota, Gronna of North Dakota,
Works of California. Borah Of Idaho,
and Sherman Of Illinois.
Senators La Toilette Clapp. and Brfs-
tow will not attend. Senator La Toilette
Is In sympathy with the conference and
will be represented by Senator Gronna
of North Daokta.
1t Is expected that the conference will
issue a call for a nationwide cOnven-
ton of Republicans, to be held within
the next few weeks, to announce a
progressive programme.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-11
SCHOOL CHILDREN HEAR
MISS MARGARET WILSON
Grover Cleveland Pupils Perform in
"HanseI and Gretel' and Presi-
dents Daughter Speaks.

The performance of "Hansel and Gre
TEL" the interesting play. by the chill
dren of the first to the eighth grades
Of Grover Cleveland School, in which
thirty-five of the pupils are in the cast,
was given before large audience at the
school last evening.
Miss Margaret Wilson, the President
daughter, accompanied by Mrs. Edith
kingman Kern, of the Board of Educa-
ton, was present, and Miss Wilson made
a pleasant talk to the children of the
cast and the audience.
Others present included Dr. and Mrs.
W. NJ. Davidson, Superintendent of Pub
lie Schools: Henry Blair, president of
the Board of Education: Miss Frances S.
Farley, principal of Grover Cleveland
School: Mrs. Howard Beal, and Miss
Cecil B. Morton, the teacher Of the
primary grades at Grover Cleveland
School, who wrote and staged the play.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-11
CLUB TO DEBATE TARIFF.
Business High school Pupils to In
xtruct Legislator.

Preparations have been completed by
the Daniel Webster Club of the Business
High School for its second annual meet
ing. Thursday, May % at p. m.
The feature of the meeting will be the
debate on the question, Resolved That
Tariff for Revenue Only is for the
Best Interest in the United States" The
affirmative will be upheld by Leopold
Freudberg and w. Z. Doehring, while the
negative will be supported by Henry
Vanderlip and W. McGarraughy.
Editor Cox will read an issue of his
paper, 1.-The Prophet
In addition to the literary programme
there will be vocal and violin solos. The
Business High School Orchestra will fun
nish additional music.
Members of the club participated in a
debate held on Wednesday at the school.
The question for discussion was, Re
solved. That Congress Pass. an Eight-hour
Law for Women"
The affirmative supported by Miss A..
Pauline Smith and Mr.. McGarraughy,
won the debate.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-11
WATER USERS AGREE
BUT WITHHOLD PLAN
Relief In Exprcssed that Secretary
Lane VIII Approve Confer
euce Result.

An agreement was reached yesterday
bv water users who have appeared De-
fore Secretary of the Interior Lane at
hearings on the conduct OF irrigation
projects by the Reclamation Service.
An outline of what the representatives
for the farmers on the various reclama-
ton projects thinks they have come to
Wa shington to secure was drafted. Ii
will be submitted to the Secretary at
Mondays hearing.
Details of this family agreement
were not made public, the water users
feeling that this would be discourteous
to the Secretary. Members stated, how
ever, that they believed the details of
the reforms they have decided to ask the
Secretary to grant will be, acceptable.
President Smith, of the National Fed
GRAFTON of Water Users Associations, was
well-satisfied with the results of the two
meetings. and stated that the representa-
tives had had no difficulty In coming to a
common understanding. The meeting
yesterday was called at the wish Of the
Secretary. expressed at the close Of FRI
day evenings hearing.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-11

1.-THE Toll of War;" released this week,
is the film featuring the assassination of
President Lincoln
Tie Selig PoIyscope Company shortly
will announce three prizes of 500, 80.
and SIS, respectively, for scenarios for
the best photoplays submitted to them
by July Is
Announcement of the final details OF
The Herald scenario prize competition
will be made as soon a.: the complete ar
rangements are made. Meanwhile
scenarios may be sent for entering
this interesting opportunity.
The Battle Of Gettysburg great
hve-reel motion picture production of the
famous battle of the worlds great con-
fiicts, will be released May 10.
Some Releases To-day.
The Ant Lion" Pathe), 1.-THE Golden
wedding" (F;d), Days Of Witchcraft''
| tSelig). "Cupids Hired Man. (vit) ''Eu-
reka. with Helen Gardner, and at all
the motion picture theaters today's pro-
grammes will be very good.
A. Brylawski will celebrate the third
anniversary of the Cosmos all this week.
In short interview Ford Sterling,
of the Keystone Films. says:
Il was born November 3, 1880 in La
Cross, Wis. My first venture in the BUSH
ness was with the old Robson Circus.
/ ran away from home in 1885, and was
known as Keno" the boy clown.
I'm 1897 l Joined Mr.. George Whittier,
playing small parts in Tangled Rela-
tives.' In the spring of 1912. while play
ing vaudeville in New York. under the
name of MacEvoy and Sterling, I was
introduced to Mr.. Mack Sennett, who
was then with the Biograph Company.
Mr.. Sennett prevailed upon me to give
up the stage to join the Biograph Com
pany, and when Mr.. Sennett went over
to the Keystone Company, 1 followed
with Miss Mabel Normand, Fred Mace,
and Mr.. Lehman"
Mr.. Sterling has played with many
companies during his varied career, and
in local motion picture circles is gain
ing great following.
John j. Noonan, of the virginia,
says business is good as ever.
There two motor to one horse drawn
vehicle Massachusetts, roads
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-11
OLD DLXIELAND
PRAISEDBY SONS
CONTINUED FROM FACE ONE.

on "The Southern Society,"" spoke OF
the courage and courtesy OF the sons OF
the Southland, Of her beautiful women,
and of the richness of her soil. both IN
minerals and agricultural products. He
spoke also of the South as an empire
builder" and told of his sensations in
seeing the Stars and Stripes take the
place of the Spanish banner In the
Cuban campaign.
williams Is IrOnicn1.
There was hardly a point made by
Capt. Hobson that was not made the
butt of an ironical comment by the fol-
lowing speaker, Senator John sharp
williams. He said that any one who
thought that the South contained the
richest land in the United States was
mistaken and that Illinois, Ohio. and
other States could equal it in produc
tiveness. He said that the men and
women Of the South had appeared
drawer in the civil war than their
Northern brothers and sisters only be-
cause they had to. He said that the
flag, of which Representative Hobson
had spoken in poetic measures, was
merely a thin piece of bunting that
should be defended If IT waved above
q worthy cause and taken down If en-
blemizing an unworthy one, and that
the women of the South were no more
beautiful than the women of any other
part Of the United States. The Sena-
tor further waxed ironic at Represent
alive Hobson's reference to the "em-
pire building South" He said that he
had never noticed anything but re-
public building South.
In enumerating the peculiarities OF the
South, Senator Williams said: I'VE ac-
knowledge God-which / notice is grow
ing rather unpopular in some parts
and we vote the Democratic ticket"
Mr.. Bennett, in his lecture, told of
the various industrial activities of Dixie,
showing by lantern slides the differ
ent processes in growing and preparing
cotton and the manufacture of ii into
cotton goods, and the mining of the
Dixon's line. He was compelled to cut
lateness OF the hour.
Secretary of State Bryan said in in
PRODUCTION that he would not violate
the proprieties of the occasion by max
ing long speech"
Mr.. Bryan confined himself to general-
ties in his talk. which was on the pro-
gramme as "A Tribute from the West
to the South" He spoke of George Wash
ington, Thomas Jefferson. Robert f. Lee,
Ulysses s. Grant and Abraham Lin
coin as examples OF the men the South
has given to the nation, a point made
by Senator Williams who had delivered
his talk before Mr.. Bryan reached the
theater. Mr.. Bryan complimented the
South by saying that it had not taken
the materialistic standpoint on most
matters shown by the Northern States
and that in the conduct Of State affairs
there had been lacking the venality often
shown in the States of the North.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-11
Alaska Condition. Dc.crih~d.

Coupling the statement that the Fed
eral treatment of Alaska is the most
shameful chapter in American history
with an emphatic statement that 1t is
the duty of the government to build rail-
roads there, James F. Gallbreath said
that he thinks the government should
not fix the maximum price for coal
taken from the Alaskan fields: nor does
he think. he continued. that the gov
eminent should reserve the right to con-
troll labor conditions Mr.. GallbFeath
said he. made one trip to Alaska. but
did not visit the coal FIELDS
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-11
COSMOS CLUB MEMBER
MARRIES IN PHILADELPHIA
II. u. u. Holt, of This City, and
Emma Decoursey Principals In
Quaker City Wedding.

Henry p. Renonf Holt, formerly an
official in the Treasury Department and
a. member of the Cosmos Club, was mar
ried yesterday to Miss Emma Decoursey,
i427 Boyer Street, Philadelphia, accord
ing TO dispatch from Philadelphia. Mr..
Holt is seventy-three years of age and
his bride sixty-three. The marriage
ceremony was performed by the Rev. T.
s. Kline, pastor of the First Episcopal
Church of Mount Airy at o'clock yes
terday afternoon. The wedding took
place at the home of the brides nephew,
II. Decoursey Hamilton, at Beryn.
Mr.. Hollis son, Felix Holt. paymaster
i'm the navy, acted as best man, and Mr..
Hamilton gave the bride away. The we'd
ding was quiet and only members of the
immediate family were present.
Mr.. Hollis first wife died at Lisbon,
N H., about one year ago.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-11

Interest in the proper place is being
taken in the subject of the National
Motion Picture Exhibitors 1914 Conven-
ton being held I'm Washington. We
don't know of a convention that offers
the opportunity to boost Washington"
which this one does.
1t was the portrait of Little Mary"
Pickford We printed last Sunday as the
Silent Player we asked you to name.
and it is gratifying to announce that
Little Mary has thousands of loyal
admirers in Washington. Among the
theaters named by Herald readers as
their favorite, the Leader, the Dixie,
the Virginia, the Colonial. the Maryland
the Mount Vernon. the Garden, the
Lyric, the Circle. the Pickwick NJ Street
Princess, the Navy, and others predomi-
mated. This was one of the most popu-
lar specials for readers offered by The
Herald. Tickets will be mailed the win
ners on Tuesday.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-11

A few more censor laws in different
States won't change the desire of ex-
hibitors to feature sensations as much
as the censoring of his fellow exhibitors
who disapprove >of them.
The Yitagraph' Company has sent us
the advance announcement of two spe-
cial features soon 10 be released: THE
Still Voice. in two parts. story of
conscience; and 1.-The White Slave"
also I'm two parts. story of the days
before the war i'm Louisiana woven
around the life of a beautiful Creole.
REEL PLEASURE.
All thanks to the inventor
OF the Moving Picture Show.
Fer when the kids torment her
Mother knows where they can 90.
She can give each child nickel
And be snre he's safe and sound
Nothing else can ever tickle
Kids like Mories-now renowned
X. W. Butler.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-11
Comptroller Disallows Expenditure.

A claim of Woodward & Lothrop for
s39 for floor coverings said to have been
purchased by the United States Botanic
Garden, was disapproved yesterday in
decision OF the Comptroller of the
Treasury, on the grounds that the gov
eminent is not responsible for bills
contracted by its officers or agents The
law requiring the Secretary of the
Treasury to contract for miscellaneous
supplies for government departments.
was used in pointing out that the pur-
chase of the coverings was Illegal
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-11
Informal Musicale Held,

Miss Lucille Anderson performed last
night at the home of Miss Drew, 1850
Columbia Road. at an informal musicale
She has strongly pronounced pianistic
talent, besides decidedly poetic vein.
Miss Anderson's strong natural talent
and artistic Interpretation show them
selves strongly i'm her Interpretation of
McDoweifs Improvisation"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-11
SHRINERS ON WAY TO TEXAS.
LIN La Temple in New Orleans Bene
Mt for Free MIX Fund.

New Orleans, La. May 10-Shriners
from several sections of the United
States were here today on their way
to Texas for the convention of the Order
of the Mystic Shrine
Medinah Temple. of Chicago. arrived
today on a special train and joined Lu
Lu Temple, of Philadelphia: Osiris Tenn
pie. of Wheeling. w. Va, and about 1000
local Shriners in big outdoor concert
and pageant for the benefit of the free
milk and poor children fund Of New
Orleans.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-11
Blind Will Be Entertained.

The usual recital will be given We'd
nesday evening at p. m. at the National
Library for the Blind, 1923 II Street
On Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
Mrs. Margarita Spalding Gerry will read
two original stories
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-11
SUCCESSFUL PLAY PROMISED.

"schOOi of ExpressiOn" to Give "As
You Like IT,
Shakespeare's "As You Like IT. by the
school of Expression, will open the COM
mencement week exercises Of Washing
ton College on Thursday, May e. Re
hearsals have been held and an excellent
production Of the play is promised.
The remainder of the programme has
been announced, as follows: Saturday
May a, s p. m. concert; Sunday. May 70.
3 p. m. baccalaureate sermon. by Rev.
DR.. w. II. o. Millington. pastor of Brook
land Baptist Church; Monday. May 70,
1890 a. M. class day exercises: Monday,
May rs, p. m, comforting of diplomas.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-11
TEMPORARY QUARTERS USED.
Washington Suburban Club Is Re-
covering from Fire.

Despite the fire which partially de-
stroyed the Washington Suburban Club
last Sunday, temporary quarters have
been arranged and the members are en-
joying the many features provided.
The first floor is occupied as dining
rooms and ladies' rooms. A large tent.
equipped with shower baths and lockers.
is being used by the men as a locker
room. Meals are being served. The golf
course, tennis courts. and baseball dia-
mond are attracting many.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-11

We have unconfirmed Information rela-
tive to a big surprise soon to be sprung
on the local motion picture trade. In
fact. the "open market policy may be-
come so general that big shake-up' in
bookings may result.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-11
Gus Morgan

Has 30 head of the best Draft Horses that have been
in Washington for a long time. He always buys the
share and the kind that good. and he advised US
he can buy no better than he has He says they are
hand picked.
We have what we advertise. Every
horse IN sold under = full guarantee
pr money refunded.
Horses can be insPccfed on Sunday.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-11

Madrid, May 1o-The loyal subjects of
King Alfonso of Spain will have double
cause for rejoicing tomorrow. First, be-
cause it will be the twenty-seventh an
nfversary of his birth, and because OF
the complete recovery of Queen; Ena
from the shock of her royal husbands
escape from death at the hands OF an
anarchist several weeks ago. King AL
fonso will begin the festivities when he
attends solemn tpontitical high mass
in his honor at the Cathedral i'm the
morning, and the celebration will be con-
tinued throughout Spain all day and
well into the night
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-11

We will sell for the Government
One Bay Gelding at Il O'Clock. He is a good
horse right out of work, the right kind, too
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-11

There are two motor ears to one horse-drawn
vehicle Massachusetts, road
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-11
McHENRY BROS.

OF Hagerstown, Nd, will be in with 30 head of
good young general purpose horses They have ad-
vised this is a great lot They have a horse for
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-07
Marrxina her Debts.

II sounds strange 10 talk OF marry
| ing the wifes debts. but that was =
common practice In England years
ago Ii was before the married WON
ems property act OF 1882. In con-
temptation OF law the husband aud
wife were one. and the husband was
that one. Then II the bride owed any
debts before marrase they devolved
on the newly married husband, aud he
had to pay the piper. This led To some
extraordinary farces being enacted.
Women sho were overloaded with
debts actually got rid OF them by mar
rying some poor bankrupt imprisoned
for debt. These men did not mind
whether they were liable for hundreds
or thousands, and the wife" usually
paid the husband" few pounds for
the protection OF his name. and then
she would snap her tngers at her BAT
fed creditors and gayy set about in
curing fresh debts. The law which
settled and removed this sort OF thing
deserves better title than the colo.
quial one Of "a bass" - London An
swers
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-07
Baseball L. Business.

Professional baseball is business
and millions or dollars are invested
In II by business men. They make
fortunes out OF IL, but they pay their
players higher salaries than 900 ont OF
every 1000 OF them could earn at any
other line of work during a similar
number of months each year. From g
baseball player nothing is required but
that he be able TO play good game
and keep In condition Many stars In
the old days were able TO do little
more than sign their names and read
big print A better educated class OF
men are In the game today. but they
are getting more money for their
services than they could earn II they
followed any one of hundreds Of diff
ferent professions. And remember
that many OF them stepped right out
OF college into good paying baseball
positions. Could they have done as
well financially had they entered
banks or tried their hands nj the law
or medlcine?-Ed A. Goewey 10 Les
lies