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Evening star., 1914-07-25
IN PERSONNEL
Appointments, Promotions, Resigna-
tions, Etc. in Department of In
terror Announced Today.

The following changes in the personnel
of the Department of Interior were an
nounced today:
Original appointmentments-Se 9
office: Arthur Brown, District of Column
Columbia. $3.50; pension office: Mrs.
Julia Branzell, District of Columbia,
$40.
Probationary appointments-Patent of
flee: Charles c. Scheff1er. Ohio. $500;
Morton y. Anderson, District of Column
bia. $42o: geological survey: John J. San
ford. Idaho. $1.2d0: George B. Warren.
District of Columbia, 75c per day while
actually employed.
Observation-Disclosures office: JaSepr E.
Snow. Kansas, S3fo.
Promotions-Indian office: Thomas F.
Murphy. Massachusetts, $1,jOO to 81 800;
Mrs Marie l.. Baldwin. Minnesota, 81, 200
to LOO: George w. Barton, Ohio. 81 200
to SLIGO; Harry ]. Schermerhorn, New
York, $1,000 to s1,46o; Miss Florence
Etheridge. Massachusetts, $1,000 to 81, 400
Mrs Margaret II. Worrell. Pennsylvania
Sl,2o0 to 1,4O0: Myers P. Rasmussen
New York, $1,000 to $1,000: Leonard
Wolfe. Kansas, $1,000 to $1,000; Anthony
krauth. South Dakota, $1,000 to $1,000
William T. Conboye, California, 81 600 to
sl,2oo; Miss Ella F. White, Pennsylvania,
$1,000 to $1.200; David 3. Saunders, New
Mexico, $1,000 to $1,000: Audrey B. Bal
lard. Oklahoma, $1,000 to $1,000; Herman
III. Vordermark, South Dakota, $1,000 te
S1.2O; Paul NJ. Lehman. Maryland, 81 ,OO(
to $1,2Oo; w. Watson Wyman, Ohio
5000 to $1,000; Miss Esther w Bryan
Virginia. $500 to $1,000: Miss Ethel "
Bryan. Virginia. $500 to $1,000; Wesley T.
Crozier. New York, $500 to $1,000; Leon
L. Iinehan, Massachusetts. $500 to 1900
William B. Dorsey, Maryland. 5000 to
$1,000; Miss Charlotte d. WVson, Vir-
ginia. $500 to $1.U1; Luther 3. Miller,
Georgia. $500 to S1.Hn; Frederick L.
Woodruff. New York, $500 to $1,000: Mrs
Patent office: Robert O. Clifford, Dis
trict of Columbia. copyist, $72D to $500;
William W. Willis. Pennsylvania, 5000 to
$40. Bureau of education Allen Z. Mill
er, South Carolina. $1,Go0 to S1.sOO; Henry
X. Evans, Maryland. $1,4oo to $1,000;
Miss Martha f. Field, Texas, 81, ,2oO TO
81 100; Miss Nathalie Leveque, Indiana,
81, ,ID to $1.4o1 Geological survey: Paul
V: Hodges, Wisconsin. 1,Os0 to $1,000.
Transfers within the department-In-
from pension bureau; Caius L. Triplett.
Michigan. from pension bureau. Patent
office: Luke Brock, North Carolina, from
laborer. Secretarys office. Bureau of edu-
cation John D. Wolcott New York, spe-
cialist in educational systems.
To other OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Of
flee: Edward blackwell, D. c.. chief
clerks office. Treasury Department
Pension office: Ernest Wartield, D. c.,
to Secretary's office Treasury Depart
ment; Miss Amanda S. Gloyer, Wis, to
Post Office Department.
Patent office: James Smith, N c., to
chief clerks office, Treasury Department.
Resignations.-Secre office: An
derson Rogers, ILL.,
General land office: Charles w. Gray,
Ga; Curry A. Long, Ga; George l.. Oil
YER, d. c.
Indian office: Hugh Sharp. D. c.
Patent office: Frank Loeff1er jr, Pa,
Oscar G. Amer, \. J.
Reclamation service: John A. Elliott,
Wash.
Evening star., 1914-07-25
NEW SYSTEM OF WRITING
INTRODUCED INTO TURKEY
Reduces Time for Mastering Written
Language and Helps Lower
Glass to Understand.
Foreign Correspondence of The Star.


CONSTANTLNOPLE,J July 1O.-With a
view to the spread of education, a new
system of writing has been introduced
into Turkey which is now being taught
to the unlettered army recruits. 1t not
only reduces the period for mastering
the written language to a comparative
ly short one, but brings it within the
mental limitations of the lower class.
Turkish writing has been an accom-
plishment of the few, since the people
followed agriculture and left business
to the hands of the educated Armenians.
The old system resembles stenography,
with three separate and distinct signs
Tor each sound. according to their posi-
ton in the word written. Like stenog-
raphy, it is necessary to know the word
Alright first in order to read it correctly.
TO understand its difficulties the same
sign represents the sounds o, ou, eu and
" and the reader has to know which
of these sounds is intended.
In the new writing words are spelled
separately instead of being run to-
Setner. with phonetic letters. This will
greatly facilitate typesetting and allow
the construction of Il Turkish type
writer.
Each soldier is being taught the new
writing, with the idea that he will in
troduce it to his family on returning to
his native village. His interest in pub
lie affairs and sense of national unity
will also grow with the reading of
books and papers. This is the work that
Enver Pasha, the war minister. has un-
dertaken.
Evening star., 1914-07-25
Why Berlin Bars the Skyscraper.


Berlin has reasserted its traditional pref
udice against tall buildings by forbid
ding the erection of a ten-story sky
scraper,' which had been projected for
the German capital. Tie objections urged
against this particular Improvement,
namely. the difficulty of fighting fires IN
such tall buildings and of providing an
adequate water supply on the upper
floors for ordinary as well as emergency
uses, do not seem to have been particu-
larry well founded, for far greater OBJ
stacles than those which staggered the
Berlin authorities have been successfully
overcome in this country Compared with
the ten-storied "monstrosity." which
alarmed Berlin. some of our modern
buildings would seem indeed stupendous.
It is to be suspected, however. that the
reai objections were more deep seated
than have been indicated. European
architects and city planners are more
deeply imbued with the community spirit
than are We in America, and in Berlin,
as IN far1s, municipal control is regular
~ exercised in the interest of esthetics.
The sky lines in some of our cities are
unquestionaoiy magnificent, but they have
oeen attained at a terrible cost in dark,
narrow and congested streets.
Evening star., 1914-07-25
CONGRESS TO MEET HERE
IN SEPTEMBER NEXT YEAR
International Meet of Municipal
Executives Now in Session
in London.

Southern Commercial Congress head
quarters in the southern building today
received cablegrams from London an
nouncing that the second International
Congress of Municipal Executives will
he held in Washington in September,
1915.
The first congress is now being held
in London. a part of the Anglo
American exposition, and among those
present from Washington are Senator
Duncan L. Fletcher, DIR. Clarence }.
Owens and William IA. Saunders. all IF
whom addressed the congress yester-
day.
Senator Fletcher and Dr. Owens who
are president and director. respectively.
of the Southern Commercial Congress.
are attending the convention in london
as the heads of the American COM
mission of Municipal Executives and
Civic Leaders. which was assembled by
the Southern Commercial Congress. TO
take part in the deliberations of the
convention now going on in London.
Ambassador Page also spoke at the
session held yesterday. according to
cable reports DIR. owen has been elect
ed secretary of the convention. Wis.,
count Peel is president of it,
Evening star., 1914-07-25
Births Reported.

The following births have been report
ed to the health department during the
past twenty-four hours:
Clifford and Beulah De Forest, girl.
Arthur and Nora Brew. girl.
Lloyd H. and Anna V. Alney, girl.
James and Annie Caulfield, girl
Ernest E. and Sallie B. Lucas. girl.
Ralph L. and Elaine Hebbard, boy.
John l.. and Grace Schwerger, boy.
James T. and Margaret 10 Conner girl
Hannibal and Matte Goodwin, boy
Alven r. and Lena Meissner, girl.
Thomas w. and Ella NJ Treynor, boy
Charles y. and Elizabeth Simpson,
girl.
Morris E. and Amelia Johnson. girl.
Albert C. and Ada NJ. German, boy.
Joseph B. and Lillian Began. boy.
Buddie B. and Sarah Allison, boy.
Lewis a. and Martha 7. Ashton, boy.
Maxon and Lille Grant. boy.
Charles J. and Hattie Thompson, girl.
William c. and Maud Thompson boy.
.Romulus and Cathren Sheppard, girl.
William E. and Deborah ]. Gibson,
boy.
Evening star., 1914-07-25
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been report
ed to the health department during the
past twenty-four hours:
Obadiah Hudson, 81 years. Government
Hospital for the Insane.
Mary F. Shields, 81 Years, JJo1 9TH
street northwest.
Grace Sloan. "a years, 40 NJ street
northwest.
Edward H. Powell. II years, 139 Fair
mont street.
James La Fontaine. 76 years, 464 Mary
land avenue southwest.
Chester r. Williams, p years, 8 Sth
street southeast
Infant of Bulah and Clifford de Forest.
) minutes, Columbia Hospital
Sallie |. Holland, 56 years. Emergency
Hospital.
William Green, 80 years. tuberculosis
Hospital.
William Smiles, IL years. tuberculosis
Hospital.
Mary Kirk. ~ years, Freedmen's Hos
pital.
Brochenbrough Allen, 10 years. oe5 V
street northwest
James Atkins, . months, Freedmen S
Hospital.
Thomas Miller, 5 days. 1913 Kramer
street northeast.
Evening star., 1914-07-25
Mediation FAILS 50 FAR
Today's Meeting of Western Engine
men and Federal Board May
Be Last.

CHICAGO. July 23.-The most impor-
tant meeting of the series was set for to-
day in the federal mediation in the wage
dispute between the enginemen and th-
western railroads Although no state
ment could be obtained from the media
tors or any of the disputants. IL has be-
come known that little or no progress
has been made toward an agreement ana
that strike of eng.nemen on the ninety
eight railroads west OF Chicago may tahs
place at any time.
special meeting was held last might
after the mediators had met during the
day with both the engiuemen and the
managers committee. Rumors that the
strike would be called Tuesday were de-
MED by one Of the enginemen. who said,
1T has not progressed that far yet"
Unofficially. however. II WAS stated that
today's would probably be the last OF the
meetings with the federal mediators Tho
enginemen have promised two days no.
tice of a strike TO the railroads
Evening star., 1914-07-25
SOLDIERS RECEIVE HONOR.
Awarded Certificates of Merit for
Bravery by War Department.

Certificates of merit have been issued
by the War Department to ten enlisted
men OF the army as follows:
First Sergt. Thomas Johnson oath
Infantry, at Camp McGrath. Batangas
P. l.. for distinguished service in pursu-
ing and disarming, at the risk of his own
life, an enlisted man bent on the murder
of his first sergeat
Sergt. Halbert NJ. Beasley. Hospital
Corps, at Buckatunna. Miss. for distn-
suished service in rendering aid to others
injured in railroad wreck, he himself
being injured.
Corp Bandira 10Th Company, Phil
ippine Scouts at Bagsak mountain. Jolo
P. l., for distinguished gallantry in action
against hostile Moros when. working his
way around to the flank of the second
trench, which contained a number of Mo-
roS armed with rifles. one of which was
of high power and was doing considera-
BILE damage to our line. he opened fire
on the Moros from the flank at Very close
range. clearing the trench and capturing
the high-power rife
pany, Coast Artillery Corps. at Fort Mon
roe, Va, for distinguished service in saw
ing another soldier from drowning. at the
risk of his own life
Sergt. Dimasangka, olst Company
Philippine Scouts. at Bagsak mountain;
Jolo. p l.. for conspicuous daring and
bravery in action against hostile Moros
when, the order having been given by
the district commander to make the final
rush on the last stronghold of the Moros.
he was the first man to rush the
trenches.
Corn. Miks Glod. Company +. 9th
Infantry. at Texas City. Texas. for dis
tinsuished service in rescuing comrade
from drowning in Galveston bay during a
storm.
Private Edward W. Morrison. Hospital
Corps. at Mamaya peak. P. l.. for meri-
torious conduct in rendering first aid to
wounded comrades under fire of hostile
Moros.
Private Thomas Mosely, Hospital Corps.
at Bagsak mountain, Jolo, P. J.. for dis
tinguished gallantry in action against
hostile Moros when he bandaged a
wounded officer in the face of a heavy
fire from the Moro trenches and carried
him to place of safety at the risk Of
his own life.
Private Charles C. Pierson. Company
NJ, 14th infantry near Elk river. Wash
ington. for having saved comrade from
drowning in the Little Spokane river
Private Henry T. Rowbottom. Signal
Corps, at Yukon river, Alaska. for having
rescued two soldiers clinging to cap
sized canoe.
Evening star., 1914-07-25
DIED,
CALL

s,:r ss%; at the he. rs;dsace a q her son; .. J.
seventy -four years
streets northwest. Monday. July -. at 8
am. aj
1914. at 1915 O'Clock: at her residence 45;:
street northwest, SUSIE. beloved wife of
and Susan f. Davis.
Notice of funeral hereafter 30
DUFF. Suddenly. on Friday. July "a 1914. at
Gg George Washington University Hospital
Funeral Monday, July "a at IL O'Clock. from
1927 Calvert street northwest, Washington
HOLLAND. Departed this life suddenly.
Mts MeanesdE shfE fny ia r. lot otnxb 4 @ Devoted Voted
mother mott % Of Mrs. wiihelmann e a@is; KeIiey "'''F'
Funeral from her late residence, 1855 a3rd street
thence TO Liberty Baptist Church, 18th and
streets northwest; lnterment at Harmony
cemetery. Friends invited. 80
JOHNSON. Departed this life Friday. July "a.
daughter Of Mary K. johnson and loving niece
of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Coleman. at their
residence. 1112 New Jersey avenue north
Funeral Monday. Jny 81 at pm. from Peo.
pless Congregational rhurch: Friends and
26.
LA FONTAINE.
Members of the Association Oldest Inhabitants
of the District of Columbia respectfully In
vited to attend the funeral services of late
associate. JAMES LA FONTAINE. al his late
residence. 464 Maryland avenue southwest. sun
day. the 26th instant. at :! pm.
THEo. W. MOVES. President.
BENZ. W. REISS. Z. :.
O'DONNELL. On Saturday. July is. 1914.
MontreuN. Switzerland JOHN c o'DON
NELL. of the late Charles Oliver ODon-
nell Of Baltimore. Nd.
RESIDE. Suddenly. THURSDAY. July -.
1914, FRA NCIS REESlDE. OF the lat"
James Reeside Of Baltimore county. Nd. la
the etchtieth year of his age.
FCnerai services his late residence. 2la6
Bancroft place. saturday. July -. al
4:3o pm. 80
WEDDING. On Friday. July n 1915. at ;
pm. after a lingering Illness. JOSEPH C
WEDDING.
Funeral services at Nalley's undertaking estab-
lishment. i1th street southeast, Monday AT
pm.
WEHRI.E. On Friday. July ~ 1914. at
am, Louis ". WEIiRIE, beloved husband
of Susie Wehre.
Funeral services at his sisters residence. ;nl3
= street northwest. Monday. July "a. At
10 am lnterment al Congressional cene-
tery a5s
Evening star., 1914-07-25
The Railroad Pass.
From the Philadelphia Record.

1t sounds like old days in Pennsyl-
yania to read Of those two southern rail-
roads that issued in 1918 $4,000 free
passes to every kind of official and poll
tician who could be of use to them
There really is no excuse for this sort
of thing. Ten years ago probably no
commonwealth in the United States was
more cursed with the pass evil than
this, but it was rooted out absolutely,
and the benefits have been very great
Both the railroads and the cause of hon
est politics have gained by the change
Under the rulings of the interstate COM
merce commission it has been supposed
that the pass abuse had been almost
eliminated and it is surprising to find
1t pobbins UP in such a lourishing form
IN southern. states.
Evening star., 1914-07-25
Cole Blease.
From the Houston Post.

1t is truly a pity that a southern
commonwealth with the history that
South Carolina has, with it's roster of
great men whose fame must live for
ever. should be afflicted with such a
noisome demagogue as Blease. De-
spite the political honors that have
been given him heretofore it is incon-
ceivable that this man is to be sent
to the Senate to occupy a seat that
has been honored by such men as John
c. Calhoun, Robert Y. Hayne, George
McDuffie. Wade Hampton and Mat
thew c. Butler.
common pride on the part of the
people of the south in the glory OF
South Carolina inspires the hope that
this blatherskite may be defeated in
the approaching primaries.
Evening star., 1914-07-25
Botany in the Bowery.

r TUM Lie.
Where did You get those flowers
little girl" Off tree?'
"No, sir
OF a BUSH"
mo. sir
Where?
off a lady"
Evening star., 1914-07-25
Austrians Not Excited.

The general public here looks forward
to Servia's decision in connection with the
Austrian note with the greatest COM
posure, although the people know it to
be a question of peace or war. number
of patriotic demonstrations have been
held but there is no sign of nervousness.
No surprise was caused here by the
communication published in the official
journal of the Russian government, stat
ing that the st. Petersburg government
was seriously preoccupied by the ultima
tum addressed to Servia by Austria-Hu un-
gary and that Russia could not remain
Indifferent to the dispute. 1t was inferred
from this communication that the local
ization of a possible war would be pre-
vented by Russia.
Press reports as to the attitude of the
Servian government are contradictory.
They state that Servian officers regard
the conditions laid down by Austria as
dishonorable, but that the better class
of Servians appears afraid and thinks
that Servia could not stand a third war
in so short d time.
Evening star., 1914-07-25

Cortiandt Park. Every year their in
creasing popularity is registered in thou
sands and tens of thousands of good ap-
petites, improved dispositions and better
Individual Industrial accomplishments
New York has no more valuable play
grounds.
Evening star., 1914-07-25
No Matter Whose!
From Judge

rOm JUlgt
Hickville poStma ster discussing af-
fairs of state)-Now. what do you
think of our foreign relations, Ezry?
Prominent lounger (warmly)-T think
they should be barred out NV this here
country If they can't read an write!
Evening star., 1914-07-25
Ir Memoriam.

MOORE. In sad Int loving rcmemhranr" of N,
dear son. MARK MOORE, Jr. who died
three years ago today. July -. 1871.
There are thoughts that never perish
Oh. how precious is your name.
In life | loved dearly
And in death | do the
By HIS LOVING MOTHER MARY &. MOORE
RITTERSHOFER. In loving remembrance of
our dear wife and mother. ALHi.RTlNA
RITTERSHoFER. who died three years ago
today. July -. 1911
oh. for a touch Of that vanished hSnd
4 look of that sweet face:
Her memory is dear today
As the hour she passed away.
BY HER LOVING HUSBAND AND chill
DREN.
Evening star., 1914-07-25
Honest Advertising

For the protection of its read
ers. The Star carefully censors
all advertising submitted for
publication, and SO far as Is pos
sible bars all false and fraudu-
lent statements.
Readers are requested to assist
The Star in protecting the pub
lie and all legitimate advertis-
ers by bringing to the attention
of the paper any statement that
they might find to be fraudulent.
Evening star., 1914-07-25
Limit of Laziness.

From the Florida Times Union
The LATEST man in the world has
been discovered in this town. He stood
on Bay street yesterday and held
match out in his hand until a street
car brushed by and struck it for him.
Evening star., 1914-07-25
1mpromptu Gush of Sympathy.

From Judge.
sometimes, reflected the elderly dame,
a man weeps at the wedding of daugh-
ter because he suddenly realizes what
mean husband he has been to his own
wife and is overcome when he thinks of
what may be ahead of the girl.
Evening star., 1914-07-25
ERV|AREPORTED
PREPARED T0GNE
WAY TO 0AUSTR|A


ister will go to Ischl tomorrow to con-
suit the emperor
The official newspapers declare that the
government will refuse to extend the time
limit of the ultimatum and will suffer no
tria's contention being that she does not
desire to acquire new territory, but only
to destroy greater Servia,'' the agitation
III which menaces the monarchy's Sc
curity.
Evening star., 1914-07-25

John Carroll, twenty -four years old. en-
pIoye of the Southern Transportation
Company. while handling ropes on a
barge fell overheard into the Chesapeake
and Delaware canal at Chesapeake
City Md. and was drowned. The body
was recovered.
Evening star., 1914-07-25
Value of the Public Links.

FROM the New York Tribune.
We can think OF few agencies which
contribute more relatively to the heaitl!
and sanity of New York city than the
public golf course. New York has four
Of these now, II We count tho newly OPEN
Evening star., 1914-07-25
Evidence.
From Judge

I TOIH Judge.
Willie-Uncle. did you ever play In
dian in your life?
lncie-1ndeed. no! Why do you ask?
"liile-Because / saw scalp on
your bedroom table.
Evening star., 1914-07-25
Fresh-Air Vacations.

From The Portland OrcgOnan.
Unaccustomed brightness and boundless
joy are brought into the dull lives of
scores of little boys and girls through
the organized plan to send them into
the country for "a vacation.
Evening star., 1914-07-25
ENGLISH FUR|ES AIDED
BY SOCIETY MATR0NS
Queen Mary Shows She Greatly Dis
favors Such Dona-
tions.

LONDON. July 25.-The publication
of the lists of wealthy subscribers to
the militant suffragette fund has re-
vealed the extent to which the Wom-
ems Social and Political Union has been
supported by society women. And what
is more, the lists have provided de-
cidedly interesting reading for Queen
Mary, who has taken drastic action.
Female equerries have spent busy
week in paying informal calls upon the
titled and untitled women figuring in
the lists, and a pointed intimation has
been given that the queen views with
the greatest disfavor the donation of
financial fuel to the suffragctte fire.
Open support of the movement viii i'll
future result in a condition OF social
ostracism for the offending women.
But that is not likely to stop the steady
and strong flow of money into the W.
S p. u Golfers. 1t is known that many
of these 2rande danes send anonymous
contributions. and on the authority of
a well informed court writer, it is said
that the queen has received many sur
prising confessions from women of
high rank.
Evening star., 1914-07-25
IN THE WORLD Of SOCIETY
SECRETARY OF STATE HOST AT
TREATY LUNCHEON.
Alfresco Dinner at Alpha Hall.
Week End Plans.
Personals.

Following the signing of the three
peace treaties with Brazil. Argentina
and Chile. Secretary Bryan yesterday
entertained the diplomatic representa-
tives of these nations at luncheon at
the University Club His guests were
Mr.. da Cana, Brazilian ambassador; DR..
Naon, minister of Argentina; Mr.. Su-
arez, minister of Chile: Mr.. Josephus
Daniels. Secretary of the Navy: Mr..
John Barrett. director of the Pan
American Union; Mr.. William Phillips.
third assistant secretary of state; Mr..
Cone johnson. solicitor of the State De-
partmentj Mr. Ben Davis. chief clerk
Mr.. Boaz Long. chief of the bureau of
Latin American affairs: Mr.. Robert
Rose, the Rev. Mr.. Mcleod. Mr.. Per-
cival Lodge. Mr.. w. F. Kelley and Mr..
F. n. Bauskett.
Evening star., 1914-07-25

Secretary of War Garrison will return
Monday from Seabright. N. J.. where he
is spending the week end with his family.
Evening star., 1914-07-25

Secretary of State and Mrs. Bryan
Will remain in town over Sunday. and
Sunday night the Secretary will speak
at the Fourth Presbyterian Church, near
Calumet place.
Evening star., 1914-07-25

Secretary of Interior Franklin Lane is
expected to return the first of the week
from Essex, on Lake Champlain, where
he is spending a few days with his family.
Evening star., 1914-07-25
Forced to Give Money.

Some of them have told Queen Mary
that they have been forced to give
money to the wild women-or the
"furies." as they are now called-as a
sort of insurance against outrages
Such blackmail has naturally alienated
all sympathy in court circles, and
Queen Mary would be the happiest
woman in London if some means of
subduing the militants could be de-
vised. 1t is openly admitted that the
court has not high opinion of the
way in which the home secretary. Mr.
McKenna. has handled a very difficult
situation. His wife. who was formerly
Miss Pamela Jekyu, is keen non
militant suffragist, and her view is
that the only cure lies in the granting
of the vote to women.
Evening star., 1914-07-25
Servian Press Divided.

BELGRADE, Servia, July 25-The cleo
ton of members of the Servian parlia-
ment has been postponed and the men,
bers of the old parliament have been
ordered to meet in special session tomor-
row to discuss the situation between
Austria and Servia. The Servian press
in its, comments is divided in opinion.
some of the newspapers demanding the
refusal of and others compliance with the
Austrian governments demands