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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-12
PERRY FLAGSHIP ON TOUR
Reconstructed Niagara to Visit
Great Lakes Cities-Erie
Celebration Closes.

ERIE Pa, July 12.--In tow of the
naval training ships Wolverine and Es-
sex, the reconstructed Niagara, flagship
Of the fleet with which Perry won the
battle OF Put-in-Bay, is scheduled to
leave Erie harbor today at sunset Her
departure will mark the close of a week
OF festivity. the first Of a series OF cele-
brations at ports Of the great lakes in
commemoration Of Perry's victory.
First Port Of Call.
According to the program as arranged
by the Perry interstate centennial COM
mission. Fairport. Ohio. is to be the
first port of call, the little fleet being
scheduled to reach there tomorrow morn
ing After a stay of ten days the ships
will go to LOrain and Cleveland.
The voyage is to extend To Duluth, and
after many ports have been visited the
Niagara will return TO Erie. her per-
manent home. An Industrial parade to-
day will mark the close of the celebra-
ton here One of the largest crowds
siuce the celebration began Is expected
TO witness 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-12
SMALLPOX ON OCEAN LINER.
Child Aboard the Koln Has Disease,
181 Passengers Guaranteed.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. July 12-One
hundred and eighty-one OF the 1885 pas
sengers on the North German Lloyd
steamship Koln. which arrived here yes
tepday from Bremen. were placed In
quarantine at the Marcus Hook station
when IT was discovered that a four-year-
old child IN the storage compartment
which they occupied was suffering from
smallpox
F1fty-seven OF the detained passengers
were bound for this city and the others
were en- route for Baltimore. All the
passengers and crow OF the vessel were
vaccinated and the Koln and cargo were
fumigated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-12
FARMS FOR CONSERVATIVES.
National Brotherhood of Operative
Potters to Aid It's Members.

ATLANTIC CITY. n. j., July 12.-The
purchase of two large farms, one in New
Jersey and the other in Ohio where mem
bers OF the association who are aff1ict-
ed with tuberculosis may be cared for,
is one of the subjects being considered
by the National Brotherhood OF Oper-
alive Potters now holding its convention
here.
The introduction Of a resolution asking
that white slavery in the potteries be in
vestigated led President Menge to de-
clare that there had never been a case
Of white slavery brought to his attention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-12
ALEXANDR|A AFFAIRS
Good Roads Bond Issue OF
100000 Is Proposed.
PLAN MEETS WITH FAVOR
Election May Be Held in Near Flu
ture-Rev. J. Z. Ten
nent Dead.
PLAN MEETS WITH FAVOR
Special Correspondence Of The Star

Special Correspondence Of The Star
ALEXANDRIA, Va. July l.. 1913.
A proposition that a bond issue in the
sum Of 100000 be obtained for the i'm
provement of various roads in Mount
Vernon district, Fairfax county, made
last night at public meeting of free
holders Of that county by State Highway
Commissioner P. st. John Wilson. met
with a response among those present at
a meeting held at Sherwood Hall. Within
a short time after the suggestion had
been made a petition was circulated
among those present and the signatures
Of twenty-five freeholders were obtained
to the petition. A total of nifty Is re-
quired. 1t is not anticipated that there
will be any trouble in obtaining the
twenty-eight additional signatures to the
petition. The next move WIN Ds 'ne
presentation of the petition to Judge >.
B. T. Thornton of the circuit court ior
Fairfax county, and he will order an
election and the residents of that county
district will have an opportunity or vol-
ing on the measure. At the meeting tne
three routes for the proposed quebec "
Miami highway were discussed.
Rev. J. E. Tennent. eighty-seven years
old. a superannuated Episcopal Clergy
man. died yesterday AFTERNOON az Inc
Alexandria Hospital. after Q SNORT Illness.
Rev. Mr.. Tennent had been In declining
health for a long time. ana only lew
DAYS ago he was brought to the nosplta,
for treatment The deceased had nVe.,
with his daughter at Falls Church, ana
the body will be taken there for puriai'
Gets Primary Instructions.
Charles Bendheim, chairman Of the city
democratic committee, today received IN
structions from the state democratic COM
mittee concerning the state PRIMARY
which will be held August Q next. TOT lne
purpose Of nominating various state Oh
ficers. ~
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret NC
Graw were held this afternoon at the
residence at her daughter. Mrs. Margaret
McGraw. Del Ray. Alexandra county.
and were conducted by Rev. L. r. Kelly
Of st. Mary's Catholic Church. burial
was in Bethel cemetery.
Local butchers are considering .ne erec
ton OF q cooperative slaughter mousse az
an Appropriated cost OF %.ou me
slaughter house Of Julian Chauncey, ~ess
Of the city limits, has been designated
by the health committee OF tue Guy Gun"
Gil as a temporary abattoir -,
Funeral services for Leon Gorham VIII
be held at o'clock tomorrow afternoon
at the home Of his parents. ~ lily
road. Burial will be in st. PauIs ceme-
terry.
BEGINNING at o'clock tomorrow morn
ing and continuing every Sunday there
after until further notice mass VIII De
celebrated each Sunday at the 81. rita >
Catholic Sunday school, Del Ray AIeA-
andria county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-12
TO ENFORCE ORDERS
FOR MUzzL|NG DOGS
Superintendent of Police Is
sues Notice-Sergt. McCor-
mick's Costly Experience.

Maj. Sylvester. chief of police, has
again called the attention of members
of the police department to an order Is
sued May IL, directing strict enforce
ment of the law requiring dogs to be
muzzled. So many persons and animals
have been bitten by the animals the past
few days that the superintendent recog-
nizes the necessity of a strict enforce
ment of the law.
In the order of May II the police were
told of complaints relative to the nom
enforcement of the law having been
made and the captains were told to in
struct members of their commands ac-
cordingly. He stated in the order:
DO not forget that there is law on
the subject and an order from the Com
missioners. Have the members of your
command give attention to this matter.
question and see that the law and other
requirements are complied with
Expensive to Police Sergeant.
Sergt. McCormick's experience with a
mad dog Tuesday and the subsequent at
tack upon Policeman Warfield by the
afflicted animal brought the question
home to the police department in a force
full manner. The sergeant probably will
be put TO the expense of more than $500
because of the attack. and Policeman
Warfield will have to take the Pasteur
treatment.
II Is deemed unfortunate that Sergt.
Mccormick. who met with the trouble
while in the performance of his duty,
cannot be reimbursed by the police de-
partment from any fund it has. Congress
may eventually be asked to remunerate
him for his loss. however, but such a
course will have to follow a recommended
ton made by the chief of oplice.
Under the law the sergeant will have
10 quarantine his horse the next twelve
months at his own expense, and will also
have to provide another horse for use
in the service 1t is probable that the
Commissioners will be asked to provide
a horse from the contingent fund or they
may loan the sergeant one of the Dis
trict's horses for use.
I'm view Of all the trouble that has
been caused by stray CANNES the past
few weeks" said a member of a local
citizens association this morning Il
think the health department should make
an effort to increase its pound service for
a few weeks.
Put on several wagons he suggested.
and hundreds of stray dogs would be
impounded. 1t is not an unusual thing to
see q number of such dogs on the street
at almost any time.
Early Captures Sunday.
Several crews sent out any Sunday
morning ought to clean up scores OF dogs.
Sundays would be the best time to work
extra crews. for there are fewer vehicles
on the streets, and the thoroJghfares are
so free from vehicles that it would be
possible to see a dog at long range
Ii is the opinion of some members Of
the police that strict enforcement Of
the muzZle law would result in the i'm
pounding of many dogs that would be
redeemed. Owners of such dogs would
also be liable for fines in Police Court,
and the revenue thus obtained would
more than pay for the expense incurred
in providing extra pound service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-12
Stillwell and Anhut Disbarred.

NEW YORK, July l2.-Former State
Senator Stephen ]. Stillwell of the Bronx.
convicted Of bribery in connection with
efforts to pass certain stock exchange
legislation. and John r. Anhut, convicted
of bribery in connection with an attempt
TO obtain the release of Harry X. Thaw
from the Matteawan Insane Asylum. have
been disbarred from the practice of law
by the appellate division of the supreme
court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-12
DINING ROOM OWNERS
RUSH TO MEET NEW LAW
Desire That Places Be Officially Ap-
proved So They Can Sell
Liquors.

There will be no dearth of dining rooms
in the city if the new excise board ap-
proves all the applications to have places
declared restaurants within the meaning
Of the law. Under the law keepers OF
dining rooms in which liquor is served are
not to be permitted to serve intoxicants
to females unless their places are de-
clared restaurants by the excise board.
Many applications have been sent to
the excise board asking that places OF
applicants be declared to he restaurants.
No blank form upon which such applica-
ton should be made has yet been print
ed and IL: the dealers are doing Is to
ask that the;r places be declared TO come
within the restaurant clause of the bill
May Abandon Business.
Next month saloonkeepers will have to
denosi, s1OOo v,:h their applications for
renewals Of licenses. and L Il believed
that a number ~ them VIII abandon their
business rat:le- tiia2 p3y the Increased
amount OF license. Some salo pnkeepers.
II is stated are NOT in I position to make
their deposits 20 early IN the year, having
heretofore deposited their money two
rlon.hs later.
accompanying their applications must
be a petition which shall contain the fol-
lowing information:
First. statement giving the name and
residence Of the applicant and the time
he has resided in the District Of Column
bia. -
second A statement describing the
particular place for which a license is
desired. designating the same by street
and number. If practicable. and IL not.
NV such other apt description as will
definitely locate 1t. and how long said
applicant has been engaged In business
at said place.
Third. The full name and residence
of the owner of the premises upon which
the business is to be carried on.
Fourth. A statement that the apph-
cant is a citizen OF the United States and
a bona fide resident of the District Of
Colombia, and not less than twenty-one
years of age. and whether such appli-
can't has. since March 3, 1893. been ad-
judged guilty OF violating the laws gov
erning the sale of intoxicating liquors or
for the prevention Of gambling in the
District of Columbia.
Fifth. A statement that he intends to.
and if licensed will carry on such busi-
ness for himself and not ~ the agent Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-12
Saloonists in Quandary.
Leaky Gasket Causes Trouble.

Carelessness in replacing a leaky
gasket caused the accident aboard the
battleship Louisiana OF Newport. r.. l..
recently. when the bonnet of big sea
valve came off and threatened the ship
with scuttling. That was the report of
the board OF inquiry, and Secretary
Daniels has addressed letters to Lieut.
Frank w. Sterling, engineer officer OF
the vessel. and Machinist Henry 4.
Lowell, admonishing them to be more
careful in the future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-12

LITTLE ROCK. Ark, July 12.--Judge
George w. Hayes has been declared by
the state supreme court to be the demo-
cratic nominee for governor of Arkansas.
The decision was rendered on the APP
peal from the county chancery courts
ruling taken by former Representative
Stephen Brundidge, Hays opponent In
the recent primary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-12
Former Cutter Commandant Dies.

WOODSTOCK, Va. July 1z."apt.
Charles F. Shoemaker. former COM
mandant Of the revenue cutter service.
died here yesterday seventy-two years
old. He had been retired from active
service eight years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-12
CLAIM OF MEBANE HEIRS
HALTED BY CONTROLLER
Decision Made Denying Recognition
of Administrator Appointed to
Collect Longevity Pay.

Accounting officers of the government.
according to Controller Downey Of the
Treasury. who cites former rulings by
his predecessors to substantiate this pO-
sition. cannot recognize an administrator
of Columbia when the Jurisdiction to ap-
point such administrator is dependent
upon the fact that the only assets of
the estate to be administered upon are
in a claim against the United States.
Without prejudice to other heirs. Con-
troller Downey dismisses the application
Of Allen 8. Mebane. administrator. to
reconsider the decision OF the auditor for
the War Department in the case of John
A. Mebane. deceased officer Of the
United States Army.
Involves Longevity Pay.
John A. Mebane was West Point
cadet. and later a first and second lieu
tenant in the artillery corps He died
in the service September 81 1854. Allen
s. Mebane. as administrator, appealed
for a reopening of the decision which
denied to the heirs, because Of failure to
properly establish kinship, the accumu-
lated longevity pay to the credit Of the
dead soldier. He represented that the
that no previous letters of administration
had been issued, that there were no
debts pending against the estate and that
the $215 longevity pay was the only asset.
To the petition were signed the names
Of all known kin OF the deceased.
proof OF kinship, in accordance with the
regulations, was impossible, because
Lieut.. Mebane had been dead fifty-eight
years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-12
Keane's Contention.

Elmer Grimes, farmer. near Franklin
Vile. Nd. committed suicide by firing q
bullet into his head. He told his wife he
was going to a field. but stepped into the
yard and fired the fatal shot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-12

Miss Annie Arnold Palmer OF Salem.
Va. was married Thursday evening al
her home TO DR.. George A /. Kolmer Of
Richmond,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-12

any other person. company. co-partner-
ship or corporation
Sixth A statement that he intends IL
superintend il person tie management
of the business FOR which he asks a Ii
cense and that if licensed he win so su-
perintend the management OF the bus.-
ness SO licensed.
Must Be Sworn To-
The applications will have to be sworn
to before a notary pubic. the law states
and false statements made knowingly
will subject the applicant 10 the laws
relating to perjurs Professionals are given
the right to be heard .e.ore applications
are finally passed upon.
1t is provided n tne .aw that the board
shall make rules anu regulations govern
ing the conduct o. business, and il is
probable that the formulation of rules
will be the first bu=.G@.s transacted b.
the new board Antci,yat the neces-
sity for having sach rules ~ early a
date as possible, Roger Williams, who
has served as clerk - tae old hoard. has
prepared q set ~ s9.es to present to the
new board as soc:; Is i IS organized.
Men in the saloon business are display
ing some uneas.ness over the delay II
getting a new board. They fear that a
long delay may complicate matters. and
should the board fail to oresnize before
September 1. 1t is thought. IL may posi-
bly, mean that all saloons VIII De closed.
as the law states that applications FOR
renewals must be made before Septem-
Der J..
Saloonists in Quandary.
Should there be no board in existence
by that time, the saloonkeepers viii bc
at a loss to know just what they can do.
and it may mean that Congress VIII have
to come TO their rescue. 1t has been more
than four months since the Law was
passed and a board is not yet in exist
ence. Dealers are anxious that the new
board shall be organized in time 10 give
them an opportunity to file their appu-
cations within the specified time.
Congress has not Yet appropriated
money for payment of salaries OF three
members of the board, a clerk and in
spector, but that is matter that can be
quickly attended to. il Is stated, and a
further appropriation for the payment OF
witness fees also will have to be made,
the Law STIMULATING that witnesses shall
be paid 81 - for attendance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-12
Bulgaria's Part in Provoking
Strife Discussed by Ma
tive of Greece.
ASCRIBED TO PASSION
AND GREED FOR SPOILS
Conflict Following Success Against
Turkey Deplored-Loss Of Pres
tige With European Powers.

Light is thrown on the present trouble
between the former allies in the Balkans
and its causes by a letter. written by
Soterios Nicholson, a Washington attor-
ney and native of Greece. copies Of
which have been sent to the cabinet
members of every nation in the world.
Mr. Nicholson. although citizen Of
this country, keeps in close touch with
conditions in Greece and the Balkans.
and spends part Of each year there. He
was present at the scene of the present
Strife less than two years ago.
The letter follows:
After concluding successful war
against Turkey the one-time allied Bal
kan nations are now in the act of en-
gaging in a fierce fratricidal contest
among themselves Passion and q greed
for the lions share of the conquered ter
ritory in one of their number Is the only
explanation that can be offered for such
a course of action on their part. One
must sincerely hope that this suicidal
course will be dropped at once and ar
bitration of the whole matter Of the divi-
sion of territory among the allies be &C
copied.
After their strikingly successful cam
paigns in the recent war, their victories
some of which have been among the
most brilliant in the annals OF war; their
unexpectedly large conquests of terri
tory. it is inconcevable that these brave
Balkan peoples should engage in an un-
natural strife
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-01-01
BRYAN MOTOR CAR COMPANY,

Owing to the delay in the compile
tion of the Edge building, the Bryan
Motor Car Company, occupants of the
building, are just getting comfortably
located in the building and well fitted
up. They have a modern, up-to-date
garage, which will compare favorably
with even the larger city garages.
The sales and accessories department
is under the management of Howard
R. Cavitt, who has long been in bust
ness in Bryan, and his established
reputation for square dealing guaran-
tees his customers satisfaction. E. M.
Sally will conduct, the repair depart
ment, and motor will soon be in
stalled and the shop fitted up to do
machine work of all kinds. They will
carry the Hupmobile in stock, make
of car that is very favorably known.
Nothing will be left undone in the
operation of first-class garage, and
efficiency, promptness and courtesy
are assured.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-01-01
a PLEASANT EVENING.


One Of the most pleasant social at.
fractions that Millican had during
the holidays was the evening party
given by Mr.. and Mrs. G. e. seely on
December ~ i'm honor of Misses Ona
land Mamie Williams Of WelIborn. A
large crowd was present to witness
the event The ability Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Seely to entertain and amuse is shown
by the following original and happily
gotten up program:
On entering the young people were
seated at tables where many interest
ing games were played. Then came
the joke telling, and then it was that
all We're overrun with laughter. Next
the delicious refreshments were
served. Among these were candies,
fruits, cakes, and hot chocolate. After
which all were highly entertained by
the fortune teller. At 1885 o'clock
the crowd began to break, each hoping
that some day he might enjoy another
such entertainment.
-rontrihufad
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-01-01
PARCELS POST BECOMES A LAW

|. Washington, Jan. 1.-The new par
GELS post system went into effect to-
day in all of the postoffices of the
country. Every postoffice, city, rural
and railway mail transportation route
in the country is affected by the new
regulation. The law provides that par
cells of merchandise, including farm
and factory products (but not books
and printed matter) of almost every
description up to eleven pounds in
weight and measuring as much as six
feet in length and girth combined, ex-
cept those calculated to do injury to
the mails in transit, may be mailed at
any postoffice for delivery to any adj
dress in the country. Delivery will be
made to the homes of persons living
on rural and star routes, as we'll as
those living in cities and towns where
there is delivery by carrier. Where
there is at present no delivery by car
rier the parcels will go to the post
office, as is the case with ordinary
mail
The postage rate for the first zone,
that is, within distances not exceed
ing fifty miles, will be cents for the
first pound and cents for each addi-
tional pound. If by rural carrier, 5
cents for the first pound and 1 cent
for each added pound The rates in
crease for each successive one of the
eight zones into which the country is
divided, the maximum rate being II
cents a pound, which will carry par
eel across the continent, or even to
Alaska and the Philippines.
For fee of 10 cents a parcel may
be insured, and if the parcel is lost
In the mails an indemnity to the
amount of it's value not to exceed $50
will be paid to the sender.
The law provides for the use of
distinctive postage stamps.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-01-01
BRYAN BOOSTER IN HOUSTON
Tells the Post Reporter Of the Inter.
urban Extension, the Federal
Building and Street Paving.

Sweeping changes for the better
have been made in Bryan during 1912
and should they continue during the
ensuing year there is no doubt but
that We will have the best city be-
tween Houston and Dallas said r. r.
Myers of that city, who was at the
Milby Tuesday More buildings have
been constructed than in any previous
year and the residential section has
been extended out in all directions
several blocks. The Bryan College in
lterurban is extending it's line so that
mot only the residential section will
be included in its route, but also the
many schools.
The beginning of 1918 presents a
much more prosperous outlook than at
any previous time. 1t is an assured
fact that railroad will be built from
the Brazos bottom to Bryan, which
will add greatly to the trade and bust
ness interests. Work will begin on
the federal building at some time dur
ing the summer and, according to
present indications, it will be opened
before the close of the year. The chief
thing now being advocated for the
town, which will probably add more
than would anything else, is the paved
streets. For several years many have
strongly advocated this much needed
improvement, but not until the pres
ent time has bond issue been pro-
posed. Should this election pass at
least ten blocks of the principal street
will be put in excellent condition."
Mr.. Myers has spent Christmas in
Houston with friends, but will return
to Bryan after January 1.--Houston
Post.