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The Washington times., 1914-06-29
BOARD NOT SATISFIED
WITH GAS Co. REPLY
Answer to Complaint of Daniel
Mccarthy Rejected by UtiIi-
ties Commission.

Dissatisfied with the information
vouchsafed by the Georgetown Gas
Light Company, in reply to the COM
plant Of Daniel Mccarthy, Of s273
Prospect avenue, that unjust and arbi-
trary charges were made by that com
pany for the installation Of its service
pipes. the Public Utilities Commission
has returned all papers to the oom-
pany with a demand for complete and
explicit information on all points at is
sue.
Capt Julian schIey said today he ex-
pected the information by Friday.
Mr.. Mccarthy raised the question
whether tho gas company can legally
charge the public for pipes to which
1t claims ownership. pointing out that
the company listed house service mains
among its aseets In a statement filed
IN the District Supreme Court seeking
increased capitalization
While the ownership Of the pipes Is
said to have been established by the
courts. the Utilities Commission 10
seeking Information as to the propriety
Of the charges made by the company
for laying such mains.
The Washington times., 1914-06-29
Morrison Predicts the
Wiping Out of Saloons

To the generations now in their
mothers arms the word saloon will
be an unknown word, according to
Frank Morrison, secretary OF the
American Federation of Labor, who ad-
dressed the temperance rally held at
the Y. NJ. c. A. yesterday afternoon
under the auspices OF the Independent
Order, Sons of Jonadab. Mr.. Morrison
said that while he was a temperance
man in the broadest sense of the term,
he was not a prohibitionist. nor an
advocate Of local option. He declared
that he thought the great temperance
movement now dominant in this coun-
try would in the next few years oblit-
crate the saloons.
Elmore w. Sanderson, worthy chief
of Harmony Lodge. Independent Order
Of Jonadabs. presided at the rally.
The Washington times., 1914-06-29

Fire early today did 800 damage to
two vacant dwellings at l072-7f Thir-
tIeth street northwest. The cause or
the blaze was not determined
The Washington times., 1914-06-29
Mother and Son Stranded,
Cared for by Police

Stranded in Washington, Mrs. Ida c.
Blodgett, thirty-fye, and her four-year-
olds son. Joseph, are being cared for
today at tho house Of detention. The
family formerly lived in New York, but
some time ago shipped their household
goods to Washington. intending to make
their home here.
Mrs. Blodgetts husband. in the mean
time, obtained q position with the
Santa Fe railroad and went to Cali
fornia- Mrs. Blodgett came to Wash
ington to see about her houshold eff
fects, but ran out of money yesterday
and was obliged to appeal TO the police
for aid. She said she had not heard
from her husband for a month. The
police sent him a telegram asking that
he send money to pay transportation for
his wife and child TO New York.
The Washington times., 1914-06-29
.1,Ol6 PERSONS LEAVE
STRANDED STEAMER
Liner California Wrecked Off
Irish Coast During Fog-De-
stroyers Aid Transfer.

LONDON, Juno 2s.-wireiess mes
sages received here report the safe trans
far Of the 1.01s passengers from the An
chor linsr California to the steamer
Cassandra. following the stranding Of
the former ship on Tory Island. on the
northern coast Of Ireland Several
British destroyers, on patrol duty along
the Irish coast to prevent gunrunning,
aide din the tiaEsfer.
The California was carried on her
course by q dense fog. Her captain
did not hear the fog horn signal OF the
Tory Island lighthouse and his vessel
was smashed on a rocky promoeory OF
that island.
There was no panic among the pas
senRsrs. The Callfornia's bows were
badly stove in from the grounding. and
two forward compartments were hooded.
The vessel n In . dangerous position.
but the sea is smooth and Il Ia believed
she can be towed safely into port
The California was bound from New
York 20 Glasgow via Moville. She 10
40 feet long, and her tonnage 10 over
5000.
Three hundred passengers en- route TO
Ireland were landed at Londonderry.
The other passengers are proceeding on
board the Cassandra to Glasgow.
The Washington times., 1914-06-29

A warning to housekeepers against
the danger CT contamination OF milk
in warm weather, Ii given today by
the Department Of Agriculture.
Rules and regulations that require
pure milk to be delivered to the
home may be rendered valueless. II
Is pointed out, by careless individ-
uals in the home. Little details OF
cleanliness are necessary which can
not be regulated by the Federal or
State governments.
When milk Is delivered at th1
door. the departments bulletin says.
1t should be placed on ice imme-
diately. When the cap II removed
from the bottle It should be re-
placed. but an inverted glass may be
put over the top Of the bottle.
Any milk poured out Of the bottle
and not used. should not be poured
back. Milk should not be left un-
The Washington times., 1914-06-29
BIG OVERSEE FLYER
WEATHERS BAD GALE.
Wanamaker Airship Emerges
From Storm Unseathed,
Proving Fitness for Flight.

HAMMONDSPORT, n. Y, June g
Ehe stanchness of the monster Wana-
maker flying boat America, in which
Lieutenant Porte will attempt a trans
ocean flight. cannot be doubted To a
supreme test she was subjected. and she
came out unscathed.
The test was made yesterday after
noon when q cIoudburst accompanied by
8 Eixty-mile gale and hailstones an inch
N diameter broke over Lake Keuka.
and swept down Pleasant Valley.
30 suddenly did the storm break that
The America was lifted entirely from
ne cradle and thrown violently over on
one sfGe. i've Of the. cables which held
Il being snapped like threads. For a
moment Il looked as II the big machine
must inevitably be torn from its fasten-
tnSs and wrecked
A rescue brigade, headed by Glenn
4 Cortisss arrived just as the cables
gave way, and made heroic efforts to
hold the big flyer in place. Time and
agatE the men, clinging to the dangling
bits Of cable, were sratched several
feet In the air as the huge planes re-
oefved the full fury OF the gale and
strained the remaining cables 10 the
breaking point
suddenly as IL burst forth, and in a
few moments the sun was shining
brightly, and the men. bruised and ex-
hsusted. Immediately began an exami-
nation OF the rescued fver TO ascertain
what damage had been sustained.
Though trees had been uprooted and
telegraph poles blown to earth, a close
nspection showed that the America
sd Weathered the storm without in
. Iry. The silken wings had withstood
me severe onslaught of wind and hail,
& nd the body OF The boat was merely
ECratched.
The experience through which the
America has JusI passed shows that it
an weather anything short oS a tor
ado" said Mr.. CUrt!ss, after the in
g lection had been completed.
The Washington times., 1914-06-29
Hon to Keep Milk Pure,
Explained BY Experts

covered in refrigerators with onions
and other foods having q strong
odor.
A special warning IL sounded
against the danger of using milk
bottles as containers for vinegar.
kerosene or other liquids before they
are returned to the milk man
Housekeepers are advised to wash
the cap and, neck Of the bottle n
soon as milk Ia received and 10
wash bottles first In cold water and
then IN hot water before returning
them to the milkman-
And above all housekeepers are
urged not to take a milk bottle in.o
q sick room, for the milk may thus
carry disease into other homes.
Where there II infectious disease In
home the department advises milk
men to require housekeepers to pro-
vide their own milk bottles or COW
cred dishes. The duty of each in
dividual to his neighbor In this con-
nection is most important, the de-
partment bulletin declares.
The Washington times., 1914-06-29

John A. Hamilton.
John A. Johnston,
George A. King.
Martin A. Knapp.
John 3. Larner.
William \. Mearna
III. d. Mirick,
Theodore w. Noyeh
Andrew Parker.
Arthur Peter.
The Washington times., 1914-06-29
New Edifce to Replace
Historic Old Structure

The historic old German Lutheran
Church, at Wisconsin avenue and Volta
place, Georgetown. is to be razed, and
larger and more up-to-date structure
VII occupy that site. Work of tearing
own the present structure will begin
q. Wednesday. The contract calls for
completion Of the new edi7ce by jan
IaTy J. next
Farewell services were conducted in
re church by the Rev. Luther H. War
e, the pastor, last night. The site
been occupied by churches since
The Washington times., 1914-06-29
Bubonic Plague Gives
Fear to New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, June 0.-Prenven-
tive measures to check a threatened
outbreak Of the bubonic plague arc be-
ing taken following the death of
Charles Lundene and the illness Of an
associate in the Volunteers OF America
Home. Drastic legislation Is promised
to exterminate rats and flies as a part
Of the campaign.
The Washington times., 1914-06-29
ALEXANDER STEWART
IS DEAD IN PARIS
Southern Railway Official Had
Gone Abroad for His Health,
Friends Say.

News OF the death, In Paris. Of Alex
snder Stewart, general superintendent
of motive power of the Southern rail-
way, who made his home here and In
Knoxville, Tenn, was received here to-
day. Mr.. Stewart had been abroad for
his health for some weeks
Mr.. Stewart was widely known in rail-
road circles. He had maintained a
home in Washington for more than ten
years.
Born at Fort Wayne, Ind. he took up
railroadIng while still youth. For
years he was master mechanic Of the
Union Pacific railroad, with headQuar-
ters at Cheyenne. Wyo., after which he
went to Knoxville, Tenn, occupying the
same position for the Southern railway.
Mrs. Stewart and her seventeen-year-
old daughter. Eleanor, were with Mr..
Stewart when he died.
While on duty in Washington Mr..
Stewart was elected president Of the
Master Car Builders Association Of
America, later going as national dele
gate from that organization to the In
ternational Railway Congress at Berne,
Switzerland. in 1870
Mr. Stewart was a thirty-second de-
gress Mason. a Shriner, a life member
OF the Elks. and a member OF the Com
mercial. Columbia Country. ana An
glers' Clubs.
Fire early today did 800 damage to
The Washington times., 1914-06-29
Shoemaker to Entertain
The Oldest Inhabitants

The Oldest Inhabitants Association Of
the District will be the CUES. Of a
feIlow-member. Louis p. shoemaker. at
uis ~ sidence, 720l Georgia avenue on
uly l.. There will be A business meet
ing. followed by exercises appropriate to
the day. David II. Mercer will be the
orator.
The Washington times., 1914-06-29
DR.. Adams Will Address
Keep Wells on Thursday

DR.. Samuel 8. Adams. specialist In
children's diseases. VIII address the
Keep Wells Soctety Thursday evening.
at Epiphany parish hall, after which q
musical program In to be given. it 10
announced.
the society, has extended an invitation
to all Washington women TO attend.
Evening star., 1914-03-06
INDIRECT TAXES A HELP.
Coming In as Offset to Depleted Gus
toms Receipts.

While customs receipts have fallen on
under the new tariI the internal revenue
bureau is coming TO the rescue with in
creased collections from indirect taxes.
The total collected by the bureau from
July 1, 1913, to January 81, 1911. was
s191 2.279. an increase of s2.S36329 over
the corresponding period for the previous
year.
The tx on tobacco brought in si,-
ESQ., ,435, an increase of s2.31l,2aS. and
fermented liquors, s4o.216.435, an in
crease of s1,i12,3O6 Distilled spirits. in
Guiding whisky. however. brought in only
s.ss,a4o,3oi. a decrease of 81. i0a7la. In
cluued in the total for the seven months
Evening star., 1914-03-06
ARMY HORSES BARRED.
Excluded From Exhibitions by
Amended Appropriation Bill.

Army officers in Washington are won
derinS whether the Senate will pass the
army appropriation bill with the Webb
amendment. which will deal blow to the
practice of army officers horses being ex-
hbited at horse shows at government ex-
pense. The Webb paragraph follows the
appropriation OF 100000 for army horses
and provides:
That hereafter no part of this or any
other appropriation shall be expended for
defraying the expenses of officers. en-
listed men or horses attending or taking
part in horse sh1ovs."
The House adopted this amendment. de.
spite the objection of Chairman HAY OF
the military affairs committee and OF
Representative Kahn. minority leader OF
the committee. Army officers here say
that until the army began to show in.
terest in the breeding of fine horses the
mounts were sorry affairs. and that par
ticipation in horse shows by army of
iicers is of great benefit to the army al
large.
Evening star., 1914-03-06
SCORES PHILIPPINE POLICY.
Representative Miller Says Business
Conditions Are Deplorable.

Representative Miller Of Minnesota, re-
Gently traveller in the Philippines. crtti-
cised the present administratior's policy
in the islands in the course of speech in
the House yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Miller declared that financial and
business conditions in The islands are de-
plorable, and produced satisfies designed
to show a great falling off in exports and
imports. as well as general business de
preston. The efficiency of the govern
ment organization in the islands Mr.. Nil
Ter said. had been destroyed by the
wholesale Discharge of tried and trained
American officials
Evening star., 1914-03-06
NATIONAL PRIMARY LAW
REMEDY FOR PARTY ILLS
Senator Sherman's View Expressed
in Discussion of Bill Relating
to Convention Delegates.

That national primary law is the rem
eov Tor party evils was the declaration
OF Senator Sherman of Illinois during de-
bate in the Senate yesterday afternoon.
He strongly advocated his bill to rccog-
nize state primary laws for selection OF
delegates to national conventions and the
election of national committeeman.
Senator Sherman. however, assailed the
proposal for nationwide presidential pri-
mary on the grounds that it would result
in a few states absolutely controlling
presidential nominations
Evening star., 1914-03-06
Attacks Committee Methods.

The methods of the republican ma
uonal convention in Chicago in 1912 can
pe justified by an appeal to neither fair
ness nor Justice" he said. Shall the
quarrel of alleged leaders disrupt and
destroy this union Of S1n,UoO voters? Is
the national committee the party?
lhe republican natona! committee
cannot irrevocably change the basis of
representation. The recognition by an
act of Congress of the several primary
laws OF the states will guarantee pro-
lection against future controversy.
The republican party ought not to
perish. Cancellation by reasonable con-
cessicn ought to be the basis Of adjust
ment."
Evening star., 1914-03-06
LINERS ARE SOLD.
British Steamship Company Acquires
Hamburg-American Vessels.

NEW YORK, March 6.-Announcement
was made here today that the Elder
Fyffe steamship line of Bristol. England,
had purchased the steamships Carl
Schurz and Emil L. Boas from the Ham
urg-American line. Officers to man the
steamers arrived here from England
yesterday. The steamers. it is said will
be put in service between the West
Indies and Bristol.
The Carl Schurz and Emil L. Boas have
been plying between New York and the
West Indies. Cuba and Panama. They
have been in this service two years.
Evening star., 1914-03-06

was S59.a2S paid by individuals subject
TO the income tax This tax Is not pay
able under the law until assessments
have been made, and need not be psiu
until June next but many persons sent
their money to collectors in the month
OF January
The official tabulation of the returns nc
individuals subject to the tax had not
been completed last night. and several IN
ternal revenue collection districts stu
were to be heard from
Evening star., 1914-03-06
designations.
Riding Club to Dine Farmers.

A dinner in honor of the farmers who
have allowed the members of the Wash
ington Riding and Hunt Club the privi-
lege Of riding to hounds over their prop
erty is to be given at the clubs home
22d and streets northwest, Monday
night at O'Clock. The men in charge OF
the dinner are Edward H. Fellows, Col
Henry T. Allen. Charles w. BlackWood,
William p Emo, John 0. Evans. f. 3
Kev-Smith Melvin c. Hazen. NAL LIE
Roy S. Lyons. Samuel Ross and Walter
r. Ruckerman.
Evening star., 1914-03-06

ing you to get up two or three
times during the night
To neutralize these irritating acids
and flush off the body's urinous
waste get about four ounces of Jad
Salts from any pharmacy; take a
tablespoonful in glass of water
before breakfast for a few days
and your kidneys will then act fine
and bladder disorders disappear.
This famous salts is made from
the acid Of grapes and lemon juice,
combined with lithia, and has been
used for generations to clean and
stimulate sluggish kidneys and
stop bladder irritation. Jad Salts
is inexpensive; harmless and makes
a delightful effervescent lithia-
water drink which millions of men
and women take now and then,
thus avoiding serious kidney and
bladder diseases.-Agent, O'Don
nell's Drug Store.
Evening star., 1914-03-06
Drama Study Club Meets.

The regular fortnightly meeting of tho
Drama Study Club of the Drama League
was held last evening in the childrens
room of the Public Library The subject
was French drama from the revolution 10
the Theater Iihrc Miss Kate Gunth-r
Was the leader OF the evening and papers
were read by Richard {. de Wolf and
Carol Beunick.
Evening star., 1914-03-06
Robber Grabs Handbag and Escapes.

An unidentified colored man last night
snatched handbag from Mrs. Ida
Lowery, residing at zoos 18th street
southeast. Mrs. Lowery was at I'd and
Hickman streets southeast about $40
o'clock, she told the police, when the
robber grabbed her handbag containing
S1.1a. and ran in the direction of South
Washington. She says she can identify
the robber.
Evening star., 1914-03-06
Saws Bladder Irritation or Rheu-
matism Means Kidneys
Aren't Straining Out
Uric Acid.

Meat forms uric acid which ex-
cites and overworks the kidneys in
their efforts to filter it from the
system. Regular caters Of meat
must flush the kidneys occasional
ly. You must relieve them like you
relieve your bowels; removing all
the acids, waste and poison, else
you feel dull misery i'll the kid
ney region, sharp pains in the back
or sick headache, dizziness, your
stomach sours, tongue is coated
and when the weather is bad you
have rheumatic twinges. The urine
is cloudy, full of sediment; the
channels often get irritated, oblig-
Evening star., 1914-03-06
WILL BE RETIRED MARCH 10.
Rear Admiral vreeland Enjoys I'm
nsua1 Naval Service Distinction.

Charles Edward Vreeland, senior rear
admiral of the navy, March 10 will be
placed on the retired list on account Of
age. Admiral Vreeland is a member Of
the joint defense board and the naval
general board.
He was born in New Jersey. With
Rear Admiral Switzerland. who follows
him on the list of rear admirals, he en-
joys the distinction Of having risen to the
highest rank in the navy next to that Of
admiral from the grade of naval ap-
nrentice.
Evening star., 1914-03-06
CONDOLENCES ARE EXTENDED.
Message Sent to Charge 0'Shaugh
messy From Secretary Bryan.

Condoling with Charge O'Shaughnessy
on the death of the diplomats father,
Col. O'Shaughnessy, Secretary Bryan has
sent him the following message:
"It is with real sorrow that / have
learned of the loss of your father. Please
accept my sincere sympathy 1 partic-
ularly regret that your devotion to your
official duties should have served to de-
prive YOU of the consolation of being with
him at the last. The department and !
personally will be glad to be OF any pos
sible service to you at this time
Evening star., 1914-03-06
Noted Signal Engineer Retires.

SAN FRANCISCO. March 6.-W. w.
Slater. known as the dean of signal en-
gineers. was retired on a pension yester-
day after fifty years service with the
Southern Pacific railroad. Slater is
credited with the invention of the princ-
Pile of the automatic block signal He
began railroad work as newsboy on the
Columbus. Piqua and Indiana line He
is now sixty-five years old
Evening star., 1914-03-06

Next t a yeller buggy whip with
blue ribbon tied t it ti,er hahn I
notlin' that looks as good t a
country boy as street car con-
ductor.
A polite teller has got about as
much chance these days as back
Ward-lookin' democrat.
Evening star., 1914-03-06
,ITr, ,-C,pr,r-p COMPANY

If the question were asked each
OF the taxpayers or residents OF
the District of Columbia who has
done the National Capital the
greatest injury during the past
three years what would the an
swer be?
Please talk with your member
at once and tell him our people
are not grafters and our municipal
government is honestly conducted.
Evening star., 1914-03-06

During the storm Sunday night the
dwelling occupied by William Galloway.
near Fair Hill. Md, caught fire, and the
family narrowly escaped being burned to
death.
Evening star., 1914-03-06
CIVIL SERVICE CHANGES
War Department Appointments, Pro-
motions and designations An
nounced by the Bureaus.

| Changes in the classified service of tht
War Department have been announced
! as follows:
| Appointments under civil service rules
| Office of the chief of staff: Alvin McC
Brown, clerk at $1,000: John NJ Hay.
wood messenger at $50; William ii
Tonkn, clerk at $1,000; Herbert J.
| Brandes, clerk at S1.OD. Office OF the
chief signal officer: Laurence |. Hines
clerk at $1,000: William J. Gilligan. clerk
at S1.O0O. Office of the chief of the quar-
termaster corps: John ii. Shadrick,
clerk at $1,000. Office of the chief of en-
gineers: Joseph P. Nelson, clerk at $1,000
Office of the chief of ordnance: Ray c.
killian, clerk at $1,000; James 1. Burgess,
skilled craftsman at $1,000. The adju-
tant generals office William T. Roe,
clerk at $1,000: Charles l.. Cause. clerk
at $1,000. Office of the Secretary of War:
John Andrews Mclaughlin. clerk at
S1..00 Office of the surgeon general: Ar
List of Promotions.
Promotions-Oftice of the chief signal
officer: George I. Rowley. clerk, from
800 to s1.SO0; Stephen N Bernhardt,
clerk. from $l.4OO to $1,000; Louis NJ
Evans, electrical engineer. from $500
to 100; John ]. Mullaney, clerk, from
81 200 to 81, 400; Louis 8. Connolly, clerk,
from $1,000 to $1,000; Allen P. Daniel,
machinist's helper, from $3.50 to $40.
Office of the chief of staff: Miss Maude
A. Young. clerk. from S1.4O0 to $1,60O;
Miss Margaret NJ. Fitzgerald, clerk, from
$1.20O to S1,4OO: Clarence l.. Linz, clerk,
from $1,000 to $1,000. The adjutant gen
erals office: l.. Herbert Martin, clerk,
from $1,000 to $1,2n0; Chalsia 7. Crews,
clerk. from $1,000 to $1,000; Ira E. Biggs,
clerk. from $1,000 to $1,000; Mrs Bessie
X. Harrison, clerk. from 81 900 to $1,000:
William H. Bozarth. clerk, from $1,000
to $1,000; Richard Lawton. clerk, from
*l,4n to 1000; Mrs. Annie Sykes Feast.
clerk, from $1,000 to s,2O0; Benjamin H.
Milliken. clerk. from $500 to 81. 400:
James r. Douglas. clerk, from $1,000 to
S.40O; w. H. Budd Leitch clerk, from
$1,000 to $1,000; Rufus S. Tucker, clerk,
from $1,000 to $1,000. Office of the Secre-
tary of War: Fred Jolie, messenger. from
5000 to $3.50. Office of the chief of the
ris. clerk. from s1.200 to s1.4OO: Stephen
ONeill. clerk, from $1,000 to 81, 200; JACK
Y. Feldman, clerk. from $500 to $1,000:
Stewart F. Richards, clerk, from $500 to
sl,ouu, lhereSa a. NOOlSey, clerk, from
$500 to $1,000.
designations.
Resignations-Office of the chief of
staff: ]. Edwin Young. clerk at 81 900:
Charles E. Herring. clerk at $1,000: David
Andrew Pine. clerk at $1,000. The adju-
tant generals office: Patrick L. Kelley.
clerk at 81 200; Clarence E. Kelly, clerk
at 1920: Paul T. Cheek. clerk at 81 200;
Alfred B. Horner, clerk at s1,2GO. Office
of the chief of ordnance: Andrew r.
Dieserud, clerk at $500; Leo J. Mansuy.
apprentice craftsman at $3.50. Office of
the chief of the quartermaster corps:
Mrs Hattie Hobart. clerk at 81 400; Will
liam. J. Goodwin. clerk at $1,000 Office
of the surgeon general: Arthur A. Eisen-
berg clerk at $1,000. Office of the chief
of engineers: Orrin E. Rowe, clerk at
$1,000.
Evening star., 1914-03-06

81 WINS Run Down, Hut Father Johns
Medicine built me up Mrs. Cecilia
Newman. 456 w. 18th St. New York city.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1914-03-06

II you want work, read the want col
unns Of The Star.