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Evening star., 1914-05-08
POLICE HEAR OF ROBBERIES.
Eighth Street Residence of Isaac
Lewis Entered and $16O Stolen.

Isaac Lewis. residing at 1853 Sth street
northwest, reported to the police rob
berry committed at his house yesterday.
Entrance was gained by forcing a rear
door. he stated, and the house ransacked.
Articles of jewelry. table linen and cloth
ing worth s1e0 were taken.
An overcoat valued at $50 was stolen
from the automobile of A. G. Belt of 1909
G street northwest last night. The auto
mobile was in front of 100 sth street
southeast when the theft was commit
ted.
Two unidentified white boys are sus-
pected of having robbed the house of
Mrs. Aaron Rosen. 916 18th street north
west. Entrance was gained through a
rear window. Mrs. Rosen told the police.
and three chairs were taken.
The theft of a pushcart belonging to
Jesus Will Help You Mission, 326 John
Marshall place northwest. was reported to
the police yesterday. The cart was taken
from the mission three weeks ago. the po-
lice were told.
Evening star., 1914-05-08
CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES
MEET IN PHILADELPHIA
National Association of Workers In
Navy Yards and Stations.
Local Delegates.

The National Association of United
States Civil Service Employees at Navy
Yards and Stations is to hold its annual
convention in Philadelphia tomorrow.
John B. Handy, J. F. Victory, tr, and
Rolen E. Painter will represent the Wash
ington branch Alfred II. Rodrick. ma
tional first vice president, will accompany
the delegates.
The Washington branch has instructed
its delegates to nominate Mr.. Rodrck as
national president which Office is at pres
ent held by j. P. Sullivan of Newport
r. L.
The association is composed of the clas-
sitied civil service employees of the cler-
ical drafting, inspection. messenger and
watch forces at all navy yards and sta
tons on the Atlantic coast and Pearl
Harbof. Hawaii.
Evening star., 1914-05-08
The Dry Navy

John Barleycorn feels tired. BY
gravy, They've fired Old Red
Eye from the navy. and now the
grave old salt will find himself
with cistcrn water when he goes
forth to scenes of slaughter. and
not depend on malt Our ships
20 cruising here and yonder. and
wheresoever they may wander,
in tempest. calm or fog. on gun
boat. battleship and clipper, the
men will hit the old tin dippe,.
and never think OF sros. The
captain. commodore and pureer
Ill know that fortv-rod is worSer
il,an smallpox or the munps. but
custom kept the storeroom loadel j
With that old stuff which has cor
roded the works OF countless
chumps. The officers. gent sup
noses, will all be JOYOUS when
heir noses are bleached OF crim-
son stains: they'll fight the cou,t-
rvs battles better when Jugs and
BOTTLES cease to fetter their iacul-
les and brains. We're all swelled
:p about our navy. we all would
AXE our Alfred Davv that its
The best vet born: and we'll be
Drouder now than ever since its
determined it will sever the bonds
- Rarlevcorn. Old Booze. that
thing in sin grown hoary. will
never bring a country glory
twill sooner bring eclipse; from
admiral clear down to cornet. the
naval officers should scorn it. aud
~hoo it from their ships.
WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1914-05-08
STEAM YACHT OvERHAULED.
The Gretchen. Cleaned and Painted,
Is Ready for Service.

Having been cleaned and painted in
preparation to going into commission.
the steam yacht Gretchen. recently pur-
chased by Sylvanus Stokes from the es-
tate of the late John Z. Reyburn of
Philadelphia. was this morning launched
from the railway at the Alexandria ship
Nard and will be brought back TO this
city at once.
Since She was purchased by Mr.. Stokes
the Gretchen has been lying at this city
with only a caretaker aboard. but as
soon as repairs to her are completed
full crew will be placed aboard and she
will go into service. 1t is understood that
Mr., Stokes in the early part of the sum
mer vii use the yacht for pleasure cruis-
ing on the Potomac and in Chesapeake
cay. but later in the season she Will take
rer owner and party on cruise TO New
England waters.
The Gretchen while owned by John +,
n.yburn made Washington her head
quarters. and il is understood Mr.. Stokes
viii continue TO make this the home port
% the yacht. The Gretchen is a hand
some craft and is fitted out with every
omfort and convenience She registers
Aiehty-fve gross tons and is 1o6 feet long
over all. thirteen feet beam and eight
seet deep. and has speed Of about fifteen
niles an hour.
Evening star., 1914-05-08
FOR B'NAI BIRTH DAY.
Local Lodge Will Observe May IL
With a BANQUET Here.

Arso Lodge, Independent Order OF
B'nai Birth. is to celebrate ''B'nai B rith
day with a banquet. May IL. at
Freund's. ...--..
The officers OF the lodge are Joseph L.
Topper. president; Frederick NJ. Pelz-
man. vice president: Leon Pretzfelder,
inside guard. and David Weiner. outside
guard A. c. Mayer is chairman of the
committee on arrangements.
Among the others identified with the
banquet are Simon Wolf. a member OF
the executive committee of the Constitu-
ton Grand Lodge; Rev DR.. Abram
Simon state deputy for Maryland. !.
Joseph Strasburger. state deputy for the
District Of Columbia, and Julius l. Pey-
ser. member of the general committee OF
District Grand Lodge, No. ;.
Evening star., 1914-05-08
REVIEW OF PROCEEDINGS
IN CASE UNDER MILK LAW
Justice Gould Allows Certiorari on
the Appeal Of William A.
Hartranft.

Justice Gould of the District Supreme
Court has allowed a writ Of certiorari
to transfer from the Police Court Of the
District of Columbia the case Of Will
liam A. Hartranft, one of the 161 prose-
cutions for alleged violation OF the pure
food law by milk dealers. The object
of the writ is to secure review by
the District Supreme Court of the pro-
ceedings in the Police Court. on the
theory that the trial in the latter court
is in excess of that courts jurisdiction
The writ is directed to Judge MulloWny
and requests the transfer of all the rec
ords of the case to the law branch OF the
District Supreme Court for review. The
case does not go to the Criminal Court
for trial, but to circuit court for the
disposition of the law question OF Juris-
dicfinn
Evening star., 1914-05-08
HALF MILLION GIVEN
BY MRS. A. D. RUSSELL
Name of Donor to the National
Cathedral Reported at Ses-
sion of Diocese.

Announcement was made at the clos
Ing session last night of the convention
of the Episcopal diocese of Washington
that a gift of 500, COO to the fund for
building the national cathedral at Mount
St. Aban had been made by Mrs. A. d.
Russell of New York. Announcement OF
the gift was made some time ago, but
the donors name was withheld at the
time.
At the time the Sift was made much
speculation was induised in as TO the
identity of the giver. whose name was
known only to Bishop Harding. The
money is TO be used in building the
chancel of the cathedral. it was stated.
Further announcement was made that
another anonymous donor had gwen
$4,000 to the cathedral, TO be used IN
paving for the services of celebrated
architect who is to draw and classify
plans for the proposed structure that Is
to crown the heights at the junction OF
Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues
The closing session of the convention,
held in ST. AIargarets Church, Connecti-
cut avenue and Bancroft place was large
ly devoted to the election of diocesan
officers and committees. the election re-
smiling follows.
Evening star., 1914-05-08
WILL EULOGIZE THE DEAD.
Services to Be Held in Memory of
Departed Union Veterans.

Eulogies of departed comrades are to
be given by Past Department Commander
Thomas H. Mckee at the memorial serv-
ices to Kit Carson Post. No. .. Depart
ment of the Potomac. G. A. r., to be held
Sunday night at Hamline Methodist
Episcopal Church. The sermon is to be
preached by Rev. Lucius G. Clark and an
address is to be made by Col. John Nc
Elroy.
Deceased comrades OF Kit Carson Post
are John II. Cause. John W. Lewis. Hen
~ C. Bradley, W E. Reppert. James E.
Heffner. Adolph A. Won Haake. f. Doug
las King, James NJ. Edgar. James Moran.
Thomas c. Tipton.. Hillman A. Hall.
Alexander c. Bromley. Frederick Brack-
ett, Frank A Butts. Marcus s. Hopkins
and Charles F. Keefer.
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Topics for Discussion.

Questions of interest. including in
creases in naval appropriations and an
nual leave of absence, will be discussed.
Under the present law these employees are
granted fifteen days annual and fifteen
days sick leave with pay. The associa-
ton is making an attempt to secure
through Congress legislation which will
place them in the same leave status as
employees in the departments at Wash
ington.
In the evening the Philadelphia branch
will tender the national officers and dele
gates banquet at the Hotel Eendig
Evening star., 1914-05-08
In Memory of Swedenborg.

The Society for Philosophical Inquiry
is to hold meeting in commemoration
of Emanuel Swedenborg in the lecture
hall Of the Public Library tomorrow aft
ernoon at 4 40 o'clock. The meeting will
be open to the public. The program will
include addresses. as follows: Life of
Swedenborg" by Rev. Dr. Edward f.
Richardson: ''Swedenborg's Contribution
to Modern Philosophy by Rev. DR..
Frank Sewall and "Swedenborg as
Spiritualistic Theosophist,' by DR.. Hell
muth P. Holler
Evening star., 1914-05-08
CALL ON MRS. WILSON.
Delegates to Needework Guild Pay
Respects to Presidents Wife.

Escorted by the officers of the District
OF Columbia branch of the Needlework
Guild of America. the delegates TO the
annual meeting. held here yesterday.
went to the White House at II o'clock
this morning. where they were received
by Mrs. Wilson, who is honorary presi-
dent Of the District branch.
At business session yesterday after
noon. letters of congratulation to the
guild from foreign members were read.
one of them from Mrs. John Wood
Stewart of Glen Ridge y. j., the found
er of the guild. who is now in France.
The meeting concluded with an informal
reception by the officers of the District
branch
Evening star., 1914-05-08
Intervention Debaters Win.

The United States should intervene in
Mexico. according to decision reached
in a debate by members OF the Daniel
Webster Club of Business High School in
the assembly hall of the institution yes
terday afternoon The winning team
comprised Norman Z. Duehring and Miss
Josephine Bedinger. while the negative
was supported by Phdia John J. Nico-
ladies and Wepdal Waters.
Evening star., 1914-05-08
Smoker for Fraternity Men.

The Washington Alumni Chapter of the
Delta Tau Delta fraternity is to hold a
smoker at the University Club tomorrow
night An initiation of Messrs Hillard
and EtsnGer at the chapter house the
same evening will precede the smoker
The date Is the anniversary of the found
ing of Gamma Eta Active Chapter of
Delta Tau Delta in 1903 at Columbian
College, now George Washington Univer-
sity The association numbers about
l2o members and the officers are r. d.
Daniels. president; Carl H. Butman,
treasurer, and r. l.. Mathews, secretary.
Evening star., 1914-05-08
Discrimination Alleged.

Attorneys Henry E. Davis and Matthew
E. O'Brien. in the petition for certioraH.
declare that an unjust discrimination
against residents of the District IS made
if the Police Court has jurisdiction of
such cases.
1t is pointed out that violator Of the
law living outside the District, in default
of payment of fine. could be imprisoned
only thirty days, while the local Police
Court has authority to imprison for one
year.
1t is also alleged that the Police Court
could only try a. first offender under the
law. The punishment provided for a sec
ond violation. it is pointed out. is beyond
the jurisdictional power Of the Police
Court, being for more than one year.
Evening star., 1914-05-08
Pupils to Debate Socialism.

Debating teams composed Of pupils OF
the Central High School are to debate this
evening at the Public Library on the
that Socialism is the only
solution of our present economic prob
lems" A medal is to be awarded the best
sneaker. The affirmative will be sup
nnrted nv p O. Milton, David Davis and
frank X. White, while the negative is TO
he upheld by C. A. Hefiin. G. W. Weikert
and 3. Hamilton
Evening star., 1914-05-08
Brought to Washington for Burial

Mrs NJ c. Fugitt, widow Of Robert e.
Tugitt Of Georgetown. died at the home
of her daughter. Mrs. John II. Gray. in
Statesvflle, y. c.. Friday. The body was
brought to this city Sunday morning and
services were held the following morning
at Q o'clock at the residence of nephew,
George A. Garner. X street northwest.
REQUIEM mass was celebrated by Father
Brooks at ST. Aloysius Church. Inter
ment was in Oak Hill cemetery. The
nalIhearers were Representative George
4. German Of Illinois, Frank B. Swig-
gard. william E. O'Neill, Edward Nohe,
A. Il. Genau and William A. Smith.
Evening star., 1914-05-08
Cathedrals of Europe, Lecture Topic.

The Cathedrals of Europe" was the
subject of a lecture delivered last night
at the Home Club by Daniel NJ. Greene
of the general land Office. The lecture
was illustrated by lantern slides made
from photographs taken by Mr.. Greene
on several tours of Europe.
Evening star., 1914-05-08
LOCAL MENTION.
AMI sEME>Ts TONIGHT.

National--"What Wrong" s:lo pm.
Relasco-"Nithin the Law" Sc" pm.
Columbia Columbia Players. in "Bunty
Pulls the String" s:15 pm. ..
Eeith's-H -High-class vaudeville, SIS ? m
Poli--Poli Players. in Bought and
Paid For S:l5 pm.
Gayety-Bert Baker and his "Bonton
Girls" s;15 pm
Cosmos-Naudsville and pictures. con-
tinuous show. / to 1910 pm.
Casino-Naudeville and pictures. con-
tinuous show. 10 to =, $50 to 1870 Pm
Garden--Feature motion pictures. 10
am to II pm.
orpheum-F Feature motion pictures, 10
am. to II pm.
Crandall's-fcature films. 10 am. to II
pm.
Evening star., 1914-05-08
Will Resume Weekly Play Hour.

The House of PLAY. 493 NJ street south
west, will resume its weekly play hour
tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock with the
story of Aqua the Water Child which
is the history of little raindrop's jour
ney from heecy cloud to the great
ocean. Miss Mildred Anderson will tell
the story to the children and afterward
invite them TO play the various charac-
ters OF the little tale.
Evening star., 1914-05-08
Loses Horse and Chickens in Fire.

\ horse and fifteen chickens were burn
cd 10 death in a ire in the stable of
Nunzio Crivella. 3:l II street northeast.
Yesterday afternoon. The fire also de-
stroyed a carriage and harness belong
iuc TO Crivella and caused so damage
10 adjoining property. Crlveiias loss
amunted TO S1Io.
Evening star., 1914-05-08
commissioner clark Improving.

Commissioner Edgar E Clark of the in
terstate commerce commission. who was
operated on yesterday at the Garneld
Hospital for stomach trouble, was re-
ported to be very much improved this
morning. He spent a very restful night,
1t was declared.
Evening star., 1914-05-08
officers and Committees Chosen.

Standing committee of the diocese, Revs
R. H. Mckim. Charles Z. Buck, c. Ernest
Smith and George F. Dudley of the
clergy. and ]. Holdsworth Gordon. Dr..
William C. Ross and W. NJ. Levin of
the laity.
Deputies to the provincial synod-Revs.
George H. McGrew. C. r. Stetson, J. d.
Thomas. R. Thomas of the clergy, and
j. H. Taylor. s. Z. kraemer. j. L. Wea-
yer and II. L. Rust of the laity.
Committee on pension fund-Revs. r.
H. Mckim. c. Ernest Smith Herbert
scott Smith of the clergy, and Melville
Church. Ralph jenkins Byron 5. Adams
and G. s. Whitmore of the laity.
Evening star., 1914-05-08
Heurich's Beer. Give You vitaIit

for work and play. Superior tonic vir-
tues and absolute purity commend them
especially for family use. Keep supplied
with Maerzen and Senate; doz.. ST. 10: Q.a-
ger. $3.50: bottle rebate. SOC. Tel. W. 1900
Evening star., 1914-05-08

Have the Trunks and Baggage
repaired now. Don't delay until ready for
the journey. We repair all leather goods
Drop postal or phone Main 44O6. Topham's
1919 F st.
Evening star., 1914-05-08
One Hour Quicker Schedule.

The Birmingham Special.
This Seaboard fine steel train now
leaves Washington $50 pm. Arrive At
Ianta 4:5O pm, Birmingham 10 p. M next
day. Inquire 141S New York ave-Ao-
vertisement.
Evening star., 1914-05-08
/. Your Hou.e : Credit to Won

and the community? A coat Of Reillys
Paints will make it so. Reliable brands
that look well. wear well, cost little. All
painters supplies. Reilly's, 1884 \. Y. ave.
Evening star., 1914-05-08

orner of Otis. will forward your little
ent-a-word- day Want Ads to The Star
Rent Rooms, Help and Situation Wanted,
sale Miscellaneous and Lost and Found
re all penny -a-word ads.
Evening star., 1914-05-08

CampbcIrs Pharmacy. 4"03 Georgia
ave. IS The Stars want ad branch for
that neignborhood where the cent-a-word
wants may he left for insertion in The
Star. Help and Situation Wanted. Lost
and Found. Rooms for Rent and Sale
Miscellaneous all come under the penny
a-Word-a day rate
Evening star., 1914-05-08

Wiley's Waxene PoIfshes
autos. floors, furniture, linoleums and
oilcloths: SOC qt up. Browns, 7th and N
Evening star., 1914-05-08

It's Ffne-New Home-smoked Sturgeon
at Edw. Ragans. 800 Center mkt.
Evening star., 1914-05-08

Try Reading Brewing Co.'S Famous U. 3.
Standard beers; once tried always used.
Largest bottle in town, $1.25 case. Valu-
able voucher given for each case of emp
ties. NJ. 5192 Beavers, agt., $40 AZ s.w.
Evening star., 1914-05-08
CITY ITEMS.

without damaging weave or colors. Tel.
NJ 2Oe5 for estimates. HINKEL. fss Meav.
Evening star., 1914-05-08

Best Butter. :Sc; Fresh Eggs. 23c: Best
Coffee. 25c. Redmans, 916 La. ave. NJ. 2oS.
Evening star., 1914-05-08

Gunners' and Trap Shooters Supplies.
Emmons, 3O7 Pa. ave. Sc. Phi. Line. 1852
Evening star., 1914-05-08

baltimore 4 Ohio to Baltimore.
s1 >, round trip every Saturday and
Sunday; good returning until am
Monday ay-Advertisement
Evening star., 1914-05-08

Landscapes. Schmidt, 1922 18th ST
Evening star., 1914-05-08

5000 Atlanta and Return.
Nav 7-12, inclusive. Improved schedules
via Seaboard Air Line Ry. Inquire 141S
New York ave-Advertisement.
Evening star., 1914-05-08

Send Your Carpets and Rugs to Us
to be cleaned and stored. Prices reasona.
Bile. Congers, W. $50.
Evening star., 1914-05-08

Our MfllvOrk Plant IL Running
full blast" There's a reason-Iow prices.
All lumber. Eisinger Bros, 21O9 1th n W.
Evening star., 1914-05-08

Mattresses and Box Springs
renovated and remade from 81 up. Cap
itol Bedding Co., 1241 7th NV N 5o6
Evening star., 1914-05-08

Delight Gas Range, 1880 Set Up.
NJ. B. Flynn. 651 Pa. ave Sc. Lin. 1881
Evening star., 1914-05-08
Service From Holmes. Bakery.

ReisinRer's Famous Ice Cream, Soc
one-haIf gal 235 G. NV. Phone 2I61.
Evening star., 1914-05-08
CONCERT TOMORROW.

on Potomac Drive at . pm, by
the United States Marine Band,
William H Santelmann, leader.
March. Under Freedoms Flag
..-.- Nowowieski
Overture .'Rienzi'' Wagner
Characteristic, Canoeing Pryor
Waltz. New Vienna" Strauss
scenes from '"rhe Spring Maid.
Reinhardt
Serenade. Venetian" ..-...... Beely
"Reminiscences OF Donizetti,"
Godfrey
March. "Staunch and True.
Teike
THE Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star., 1914-05-08

Phone Your Want Ad to The Star.
Main 2440.
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our wagons are ready to deliver
HOLMES FAMOUS MILK BREAD fresh
from the Bakery at a convenient hour
sc and Ioc loaves. HOLMES BAKERY.
1o5 + st. Phi. NJ. 4Ili.
Evening star., 1914-05-08
Reeves, Mamie FIun Candy

Made from Pure Maple Sugar and Texas
Pecans. Very pleasing to the appetite at
this time of the year. > cents per cake.
When down town call and get a half
dozen cakes or more. 1909 F st.
Evening star., 1914-05-08

Phone Your Want <d to The star.
Main 2i4o
Evening star., 1914-05-08

Revolving doors. ). II. Corning. 80 18th st
Evening star., 1914-04-23

ern points, and available for prompt dis
patch upon this duty. The qualifica-
tions being weighed in the selection of
the two men are their immunity from
yellow fever. and their expertness in
sanitary measures for port regulations.
They must be distinguished as diasnos-
lists, in quarantine administration and In
the treatment of epidemic diseases,
especially with reference to yellow fever,
the dread disease Of Mexican coast
cities.
Duty Differs From Navy Surgeons.
The surgeons of the public health serv-
ice assigned to the Atlantic fleet Will be
directly under the authority of Rear Ad-
miral Badger. Their duties will vary
from those of the navy surgeons. who
are expected to look after the wounded
and i'll Of the navy establishment. Navy
surgeons undoubtedly will work in CO.
operation with the public health sugeons
providing them with working staffs fol-
any duties that may be imposed upon
them.
The work cut out for these surgeons
to be assigned to the Atlantic fleet is
yet indefinite. They are to be ready for
emergency call. and will undertake what
ever the exigencies of the developments
in the situation indicate as necessary.
The taking of the port of Vera Cruz is
likely to provide an immediate task for
them. Vera Cruz, a natural port OF call
and departure for passenger-carrying yes
sells, will be the goal of thousands seek
Continued on Thirteenth Page)
Evening star., 1914-04-23
Seizure of Two Bridges
One of Vital Problems
Now Before the President

Before President Wilson for hours to-
day were the latest military maps Of the
railroad and country between Vera Cruz
and Mexico City, and important reports
from military authorities on the railroad
line and every phase of the conditions
that would confront a movement OF
troops or marines along this line to
Mexico City.
The object of this study Of the military
maps was the probable early seizure
by forces of the United States OF the
two great steel bridges outside OF vera
Cruz. one ten miles and the other eight
cen miles from that city.
These enormous bridges, constructed at
a cost of many millions Of dollars, are
declared to be the real key OF the rail-
road line from Vera Cruz to Mexico City.
If they are destroyed the progress OF
troops to Mexico City would be delayed
weeks. II they are taken charge OF now
by forces of marines would this govern
ment. with the meager forces at and
around Vera Cruz. be able to hold them?
One Of Vital Problems.
The determination of the question Of
the seizure Of the bridges is one Of the
most important Of the many vital things
before President Wilson today. II he de-
lays the taking of the bridges. and they
are destroyed by Mexicans. what will be
the eventual cost to this country? If
they are taken how will the Mexicans
Evening star., 1914-04-23
Surgeons to Be Assigned
on Work of Sanitation
on Mexican Gulf Coast

Two surgeons Of the public health serv-
ice, by authorization Of the President,
will Immediately be assigned to duty
with the Atlantic fleet Of the American
navy now in Mexican waters. Selection
of these experts in sanitation will be
made at once. They will proceed within
two days from Key West to report to
Rear Admiral Badger, in command of the
fleet.
A conference between Surgeon General
Blue, head of the public health service
and officials Of the medical department OF
the navy. rs in progress today. This
conference is considering the establish.
ment Of sanitary bases along the gull
coast Of Mexico. to provide against the
possible outbreak of disease with the
prospective tide of American and alien
refugees desirous to flee from Mexico.
The two surgeons who Will be desig-
mated to ioin the feet will be selected
today. Three or four names are under
consideration, all now stationed at south