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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-01
SUBMITS LIQUOR ISSUE
TOVOTE Of THE PEOPLE
Bill in Legislature for "Wet" Dis
tricts Of Prince Georges
County, Md
Special Correspondence of The Star.

EVANSVILLE. February 2s, 1914.
II a bill introduced yesterday in the
Maryland house of delegates by Delegate
Joseph Addison becomes law. the voters
in sixteen of the nineteen election dis
tricts in Prince Georges county will, on
the second Tuesday in May. decide
whether or not intoxicating liquors are
to be sold in these districts. This bill
is the result of a declaration made by
Mr. Addison in the democratic primaries
last summer that, II nominated and elect
ed. he would do what he could to secure
a vote on the liquor proposition 1t is
said to be doubtful II the bill passes
the senate. There is also some objection
to the measure in the county on the
ground that the proposition should be
submitted to all tho voters in the county
rather than to those only residing in
wet districts, as provided in Delegate
Ad(lison's bill. Severa! years ago
similar bill was passed and submitted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-01
employment and to provide homes for
them and to undertake to reclaim them.
John Rowell Comes Back.


John Rowen. colored. is not dead.
though the records Of South Richmond
show that he is. John Is officially dead.
having departed this life January 10.
That Is what the records In the ONCE OF
the coroner Of South Richmond show. On
the date mentioned John Roweu was
engaged in thawing out some dynamite
for a contractor. 1t is known that one
of the kegs in which the stun was kept
caught fire. John was in charge He was
seen trying to put out the fire. Later
there was an explosion. Parts or SUIT
was missing. Thursday he returned. He
was viewed with suspicion. When a col
ored woman asked him IL he were not
dead he replied. No He explained that
he had been down to his home in North
Carolina to take a rest. He says when
he saw the kegs containing the explosive
on fire he decided to move. and he did
not stop running till he reached North
Carolina. The explosion of the dynamite
fifty pounds, shook the city from end to
end.
There Is a determined fight on in the
senate to have goods made in the state
penitentiary so marked and designated for
the protection of the industries Of the
state. The State Federation OF Labor
Is behind the move.
There are two bills before the vir-
GINA senate affecting liquor legislation
and regulation. One bill provides that
only small shipments may be made into
the state. not exceeding three gallons to
any one PERSON. and that the orders must
be paid for before the stuff can be deliv-
cred. No collections can be made by ex-
press companies, and the consignee must
sign his name and give his residence be-
fore 1t can be delivered to him, the rec
ord to be open to the public at all times
for at least a year. The other bill pro-
vides that no woman or minor shall be
employed in any establishment where
liquor Is manufactured. rectified, packed,
shipped. labeled or stamped. They are
not to handle 1t in any way nor the pack
ages containing the same
The general assembly Of Virginia will
come to an end two weeks from tonight
That last session will be stirring affair
So far the members have done little ex-
cept to discuss bills and to enact few OF
a local nature only two-the enabling
act and the tax on bank deposits-being
of q general character. There are more
than dozen measures on the calendars
which will require several days each ia
dispose of. There are on the calendars
a total Of 800 bills
Senator Wendenburg's bill to prevent
the city of Richmond from invading
Henrico county and taking in a consider.
able part of the county territory will
never become law. The annexation
proceedings are pending In court. but the
bill has not yet come from committee
Under the terms of the proposed bill nc
city could annex any part of a county
in excess Of g per cent Of the total val.
uations of the county. regardless of the
wishes of the people concerned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-01

Of Morgan county at Berkeley Springs.
A. B. Pike. r.. and J. C. McClain, both
Of the dairy division Of the U. 8. De-
partment of Agriculture. were the princi-
Of the new Central frederick Farmers
Club at Stephens City. The same men
spoke tonight at the Middletown Agri-
cultural High School, which is attended
by students from all sections Of the
seventh congressional district Of Virginia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-01
Cause and Effect.
From Judge


TT must be great to be a man! One
dress suit lasts you for years and years,
and a woman must have a new gown for
every party.
That's why one dress suit lasts man
for years and years"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-01
Overcrowded.

From tine Cleveland Plain Dealer.
They say the Alps are fairly overrun
with climbers
"Yes, indeed. why. a man can't even
enjoy a fatal fall without colliding with
a lot Of cheap and undesirable persons"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-01
Working to Get Estate.

Mrs. Mary ]. Oberlin of Washington has
not as yet been able to obtain permission
Of the corporation court of Winchester to
get letters of administration on the es-
tate OF her husband. John ]. Oberlin. who
died here June 2S, 1911, and who obtained
an absolute divorce from his wife in Feb
ruary, 1895. Mrs. Oberlin asked recently
to be appointed administrative. claiming
10 be the widow of Mr.. Oberlin, but her
motion has been continued, and she is
given an opportunity to show whether
there was fraud In the matter Of the d.
vorce proceedings. If she succeeds in
proving to the satisfaction Of the court
that fraud was practiced it is expected
the original decree will be set aside
A large number of farmers met in Mar
tinsburS and formed an organization, the
object Of which is to oppose the enforce
ment of the new West Virginia law re-
quiring all cedar trees within a certain
distance of fruit orchards to be cut down
and destroyed. At present the matter of
enforcing the law. so far as Berkeley
county is concerned, is being left in abey-
ance, pending the outcome Of an injunc-
ton recently obtained by N Willis Busey
Of Inwood, who had the state axmen ar
rested when they cut down his cedar
trees without permission. Each man was
charged with trespass and was required
TO give bond. The law will be tested in
the courts. In Hampshire county, which
touches Berkeley. the great majority of
the people who have cedars on their prop
erty are cutting down the trees and plant
ing apple and peach orchards instead.
The B. & o. railroad and a firm Of
contractors. who were sued Jointly for
$4,000 on account Of eleven Italian
workmen being killed about a year ago
by a, passenger train near Martinsburg,
have compromised with the relatives Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-01

gfnia there Is q bill to repeal an act of
the last legislature which sought to af-
feet the validity Of land titles in Blu
chanan county. The law as II stands
seems that since the discovery of the
inexhausdble coal mines in that county
there has been an effort on the part of
a concern known as the Buchanan Com
pany to get control of certain lands.
Buchanan county courthouse. which con-
tanned the records, has been burned twice
so that there are no records, save and
except the deeds. to much Of the land.
The people who are on the lands, and
who have lived there for years. have
chartered under the laws of the state OF
West Virginia, with tho principal office
in Boston. Some 1000 homes are in
volved in the result of the effort to re.
sible the title Of the company desiring
the land. The law on the books today
reverses the legal procedure in the state
as to the effect of deeds to property
where the records are missing.
Action Pleases Indians.
Pamunkey and Chickahominy Indians
on the state reservation are very happy
over the action of the legislative commit
tee in refusing to report a bill which
sought to force them to pay taxes on
their seines and fish traps. This is
practically the only means whereby the
Indians have to make a living. The
section is largely made up of men en-
gagged in the fishing business. shipping
immense quantities to the markets every
season. The Indians compete with them.
and the white men sought to burden the
red men with the same taxes that they
have to pay.
Preserve Historic Home.
Danville has bought and will make a
public park Of the old Sutherlin mansion
grounds in that city. containing about
six acres Of land, with typical southern
mansion on the premises. Interest cen
tiers around the place by reason Of the
fact that 1t was the house in which Pres
ident Jefferson Davis and the members
Of his cabinet held meeting prior to the
flight to the south, soon after which
President Davis was captured. The price
paid for the property was $4,000. which
was raised by public subscription, the
women of the city collecting the greater
part of the money.
During a committee hearing to enact
the Kenyon bill. making it apply to the
'red-light' districts In the state, the
declaration was made that no less than
Washington when the law went into ef-
feet in that city have come to Richmond
and are now residents of the segregated
section. The ministers and social work.
ers of this city and state are making
an aggressive fight for the bill. There
Is at this time a movement on foot to
have the women cared for. to give them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-01

The stations Of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad at Frederick Junction and Wev-
erton, Nd, were broken into by robbers
Thursday night and the buildings were
ransacked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-01
to the people. and the vote was in favo.
OF the '.wets."
Other Measures introduced.

Other Measures introduced.
Bills providing for bond issue Of
100000 for the installation of water
Prince Georges county, lying Immediately
and for $4,000 to install municipal
electric lighting plant were introduced in
the house Of delegates last night by Del-
egate r. Lee Van Horn OF Prince
Georges county. The bills probably will
become laws. but the issuance Of the
voters of the municipality to which they
will be submitted. Mayor w. H. Wanne-
man Is the leading advocate of the i'm
provements. and declares that at least
30 per cent Of the votes In the munich
pality will be in the affirmative.
charming wedding took place Wednes-
day afternoon at the home of the bride 8
parents near Mitchellsville. Prince Georges
county, when Miss Margaret Walker be-
came the wife of Bert Boice. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. B. L. Par
rott In the presence of friends and rela-
t1ves. Following the marriage Mr.. and
Mrs. Boice left for an extended wedding
trip In the north.
The Women's Missionary Society of the
local Presbyterian Church met Tuesday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. Harry w.
Shepherd, Spencer street. and after re-
viewing the years work and outlining
plans for the coming year elected the
following officers: President, Mrs. ]. L.
King; first vice president, Mrs. Harry w.
Shepherd: second vice president. Mrs.
kays: third vice president, Mrs. William
A. Brooks: fourth vice president. Mrs.
Charles Frame, jr.; treasurer. Mrs. YER
non w. FIske; secretary. Mrs. Howard
D. Orr; temperance and study class sec
rotary, Mrs. Rays; secretary of litera-
ture, Mrs. g. NJ. B. Arnold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-01

Many hundreds Of our readers were disap-
pointed in not being able to get the five
beautiful volumes a week ago. There was
an immense demand, and steps are now being
taken to supply all STAR readers, if possible,
for the balance Of this week. so CLIP THE
COUPON NOW and avoid the big final rush
with its possible disappointment to many.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-01
Smoker Postponed.

At a special meeting Of the non-com-
missioned officers Of Company F, the
local company Of the Maryland National
Guard. held in the armory last night. It
was decided to postpone the smoker to be
given In honor Of the winning of the ma
tional defense trophy. from Wednesday.
March 4. to Wednesday. March II. Ar
engagements are being completed for en-
.er.aln M e. over Nv guests' incfualng ON
state officials.
The Afternoon Five Hundred Club was
entertained by Mrs. Robert U. Geib Tues
day at her home on Wine avenue. There
were sixteen participants, and the prizes
were won by Mrs W. D. Porter, Mrs.
Charles H. Welsh and Mrs. Geib. Pre-
ceding the games refreshments were
served.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-10
BUTLER SAYS He
. RESCUED GEMS
FROM THIEVES
Servant in SamueIs Home, Who
Led Police to Buried lew !
els, Alters Confession.

Having cogitated for three days and
nights on the subject, John Coffee, is,
a negro, who confessed that he stole
Jewels valued at $1,000 from the home
of Sig Samuels, No. 527 Washington
street, where he was employed as bus-
Ter, and led the police TO a vacant
field near Clarke University and
showed them where he had buried
the jewels, told a weird and thrilling
story of masked bandits and undying
devotion to his employer when he was
given his preliminary hearing before
Recorder Broyles Friday.
He prefaced his story with the
statement that he was good boy.
There being no evidence to the con-
lrary he proceeded. On Monday night,
he said, he locked up the house-the
Samuels were absent-and started
home
Al the front gate, he said, he was
met by a pair of desperate, Kissing
ma ked bandits, who poked a gtn in
his face and asked if he was not the
butler. Being assured that he was,
the bandits profanely ordered him to
open the house and conduct them to
the strong box, which he did, the
bandlts approprlatlng the Jewels with
sundry gleeful chuckles. They then
pusher the boy into the yard where
all bands became nervous at the bark
of a dog.
Coffee said the bandits exclaimed,
My goodness" or words to that eff
feet. dropped their botty and ran.
Coffee averred that he then, being
anxious for the safety of the jewels,
took them home with him and buried
them, forgetting to say anything 10
Mr. Samuels about it,
Judge Broyles listened attentively
and then bound the boy over in the
sum of $1,000, which later was re-
duced to $500
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-10
'Stabat Mater To
Be Given by Choir

The "Stabat Mater" of Rossini
vi be sung Friday evening at S
o'clock by the vested choir of St.
Lukes Church. This oratorio has
many difficult passages and for that
asOn is rarely heard
There are numerous solos, duets
ana quartets which will be rendered
ty Mrs. Louis Moeckle and Mrs. Cecil
Poole, sopranos; Miss Harriet Mil
ledge and Miss Grace Mauk, altos
James Wardwell and viii Clover.
lenors, and Harry Bates and Charles
'halmers, baritones.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-10
DeKalb Asks Fulton
Convicts for Roads

Al special meeting soon the Full
ton County Commissioners will con
slider a request made bysthe Granite
Highway Association for, the loan OF
SO convicts for work on the projected
highway from Decatur to Lithonia
Dekalb County has but so convicts,
and most of these are NEEDED for work
On the county roads.
Thursday d delegation from the As
saciation called on Judge 7. f. Pat
terson. of the State Prison Commits
sion, TO ask for the transfer of the
Conviots The delegation was referred
lea the County Commission
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-10
Barbecue to Feature
Big Health Meet Here

DR.. j. p. Kennedy, City Health Of
State, County and Municipal Health
Officers Association would meet next
Tuesday afternoon in the Council
chamber of the City Hall.
Addresses will be delivered by a
number of health experts, and the
address of welcome will be delivered
by Mayor Woodward. The program
will end with big barbecue at Battle
Hill Sanitarium. Health officers from
various sections Of the State will at
tend
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-10
.ERUPTI0NS ON
YOUR FACE OR BODY

Dry moist, scaly letter, all forms
of eczema or salt rheum, pimples and
other eruptions come from humors,
which may be either Inherited or ac-
quired through defective digestion
and assimilation.
To treat these eruptions with dry
ing medicines is dangerous.
Ask your druggist for Hoods sar-
saparilla. 1t helps the system dis
charge the humors. and improves the
digestion and assimilation. 1t goes to
the roots of diseases. Get it to- day
ADVERTISEMENT.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-10
Mayo for Sheriff
Doomed by Friends

4 warm political rally in behalf Of
Captain w. M. Mayo, candidate for
Sheriff was being discussed by
friends and supporters Friday
The meeting, held at No. 1877 Bell
wood avenue the previous evening,
was large and enthusiastic George
Garner presided, and Roy Dorsey, j,
W. Whitaker, irwin McGhee and
Colonel G. II. Cornwell and Captain
Mayo were the speakers. Mr.. Dorsey
declared that certain officials in the
Sheriff's office had become part of a
ring Of politicians, and had dabbled
in politics to a large extent
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-10
Citizens to Boost
West End at Meet

A meeting of the West End I'M
provement club has been called fos
Friday evening at the Peoples Street
School All citizens of West End
have ben requested to be present.
since matters of Importance to that
section are to be discussed.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-10
ooLE couRsE EoR MANcRoss-

WAYCROSS, April 10,-Within The
next week or ten days the Country
Club will close a deal whereby 20 or 80
acres will be added 10 the clubs prop
erty east of Waycross and enabling the
immediate construction OF a golf course,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-10
Spanked by Husband,
Woman Asks Divorce

CHICAGO April 1O-AIrs. James
Brown filed suit for divorce alleging
her husband once became angry and
spanked her
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-09
SCULLY FOR LARGER ARMY AND
NAVY IN FIRM STAND FOR PEACE,
Z BUT FOR PREPAREDNESS FIRST

Congressman Thomas j. Scully,
representing the third district of New
Jersey, and who is a staunch friend
Oh President Wilson, today goes on
record as favo1ng a larger army
and navy. Coming, as it does, i'm
mediately following the Presidents
address to congress, in which the
nations preparedness for war was
discussed in manner that would in
dlcate that the executive is not
wholly in sympathy with the agita-
tlon for greater armed force to de-
fend the country, Mr.. Scully's inter-
view is particularly significant.
While | am for peace" Mr.. Scully
says, Il am also for American pre-
paredness and l will vote for a larger
army and navy
The following statement by Mr..
Scully was made to the EVENING
NEWS in reply to request by this
newspaper for his views on the sub
ject:
Il am for peace, but l am for pre-
paredness first. Take away the po-
liceman's night stick, his revolver
and the strength of the community
backing him, and what desperate
would fear to attack him? Might
may have been interpreted by some
nations as meaning right, but it is
righteousness backed up with might
that makes for peace and prosperity.
THE European war is but a few
months old, and friction has already
arisen over a warning nations right
to stop and search on the high seas,
the vessels of a peaceful nation-our
own. Our history tells us we fought
the war of 1872 on that account.
Monroe Doctrine Being Violated.
Lord Kitchener prophesies a war
of at least three years duration. 1t
is not unreasonable to suppose that
as the conflict goes on more strin-
gent, drastic measures will be en-
acted, measures irritating, intoler-
able and ruinous to the business of
this country. Right now the Monroe
Doctrine is being violated. Canada
has taken part in the struggle, ex-
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-09
Will CARRY TROLLEY
SCHEDULE FIGHT TO
UTILITIES BOARD
Complaint Of City Against Pub
lie Service Will be Taken to
State Body Following De-
mands Made by Aldermen.

The complaint of the city against
the Public Service Railway Company
concerning the change of the trolley
schedule in State and Smith streets
is to be taken before the State Board
of Public Utility Commissioners. Ac-
cording to City Attorney G. G. HON.
mann this is practically the only way
for the citizens of Perth Amboy to
gain redress, since the corporation
failed to observe the recommends
tions of the Board of Aldermen. That
body at its meeting Monday night, as
told IN yesterdays NEWS, received
an unsatisfactory reply from the
trolley company in response to a
communication requesting that the
old service be resumed or shelter
provided for passengers at State and
Smith streets.
Since amicable adjustment of the
complaint against the corporation
has failed, ME-. Hommann declared
this morning that he saw no other
means of gaining redress save by ap-
pealing to the Public Utility Com
mission. To pass on such complaints
as these is just what the state body
was CISdlcu lOl, dCCOIulUS 10 IHe
city attorney. The commission has
power to prescribe regulations, limit
running time, change schedules in
requiring additional cars to give bet
ter service, ETC., for both trolley and
steam railroads.
The matter of gaining redress for
the citizens of the city was referred
by the aldermen to the police COM
mittee, composed of Aldermen
Kutcher, Jorgensen and Clark, to
work in conjunction with the city at
torney. When Mr.. Hommann is for
mally notified Of the action of the
board, after comforting with the po-
lice committee, it is most likely that
he will take immediate steps to bring
the trolley matter before the state
commission
Formerly New Brunswick cars ran
through this city to Boynton Beach,
but since early last month rear
rangement in the schedule allows
them to run only to the foot of
Smith street. 1t is said the company
saves the use of four cars by this
measure. Persons boarding a car in
any part of State street have to trans
fer at State and Smith streets for
New Brunswick.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-09
BOOM HERR|CK
FORPRES|DENT
AS HE ARRIVES
Special By United Press Wire.

Special By United Press Wire.
New York, Dec. 9:-Heralded as a
hero and cheered to the echo by
hundreds Myron T. Herrick, former
ambassador to Paris, returned home
today on the French liner Rocham-
beau. A big delegation headed by
the French consul were at the dock
to pay him homage. Herrick was
forced to hold an impromptu recep-
ton. Those who met him started an
immediate "Ohio's Favorite Son.
movement for Herrick, as the Re-
publican presidential nominee in
1916.
Speaking of the work Americans
have done in France the ex-ambassa-
dor said: "The American people
have shown their heart in this con-
fiagration of war and noble human
sympathy for the distressed regard
less of where their own interests lay.
"In times of great suffering" he
said, "organized charity is necessary.
Therefore, we in Paris perfected a
central bureaJ or clearing house for
the distribution of clothing and
money. The organization of this
bureau has practically been COM
pleted, AS a result the usual costs
of distributing charity offerings will
be reduced by twenty-one per cent"
Herrick said that the American
ambassadors residence which he and
Mrs. Herrick occupied has been given
over, rent free, to the bureau, which
is officially known as the American
relief clearing house.