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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-26
Assessment Discussed.

In discussing the assessment. Mr.. Rich
ards today pointed out that values had
not been increased in the old city limits
of either Georgetown or Washington,
except in the case of business and
extremely high-class residential prop
critics
In fixing the values for the business
section" he said, the assessors were
not guided by past assessments but by
the results of sales for five years. Studies
of values were made from map pre-
pared on the basis of these sales Thus
the new ratings were arrived at independ-
emily of anything that had been done in
previous assessments.
They have been examined thoroughly
by owners and agents, who have admitted
that the figures are close There have
been changes for the purpose of better
equalizing some OF the assessments, but
these will not materially affect the total
amount, which, as has been stated, shows
an increase of about S15,OOO.OOo for the
business section
Appeals From Increases.
Mr. Richards stated that many appeals
have been received as a result of increas-
es recorded on 18th street, Massachusetts
avenue and Connecticut avenue. These
are now under consideration by the
board.
But four more days remain in which
owners may file protests against the new
valuations. The assessors office was
again kept busy today informing inquir-
ers as to whether or not raises have been
made on their property. Beginning next
Tuesday the board will begin final con-
sideration of all appeals and expects to
dispose of at least one hundred cases
each day until the task is finished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-26
LIBRARIANS HOLD
SECTION MEETINGS
Urqed That Activities of One
Department Not Encroach
on Another.
BRIGHAM DEEMS ACTION
TO BE DECIDEDLY UNWlSE
Possibilities of Travelling Books Are
Discussed-Committees
Make Reports.
PROGRAM TONIGHT.
Continental Memorial Hall.

Continental Memorial Hall.
SIS pm. Reports of officers and
committees.
THE Need of National Archive
Building j. Franklin Jameson,
Phi. D., LII. D.. director depart
ment of historical research, Car
negie Institution of Washington.
Discussion-Gaillard Hunt, Lit.
D.. Ii. D.. chief division of manu-
scripts, Library of Congress. and
Victor H. Paltsits. chairman pub
lie archives commission of the
American Historical Association.
The Library and the Immigrant
John Foster Carr. director I'm
migrant Education Society, New
York city.
Libraries for Rural Communi-
ties"-P P. Claxton. Lit D..
United States commissioner Of
education.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-26
THE DAY IN CONGRESS.
SenAtes

Met at IL am.
Resumed debate on the repeal of
the Panama tolls exemption.
Mr.. Jones of Washington spoke
in opposition to the repeal Of the
Panama tolls exemption.
Senator Swanson introduced a
bill to convert the weather station
at Mount Weather, Va, into a
summer White House.
Senator Frank s. White, from
Alabama, was made chairman of
the revolutionary claims commit
tee. succeeding the late Senator
Bradley.
House:
Met at II am.
Resumed debate on the Clayton
omnibus antitrust bill.
Representative Metz introduced a
bill for the issue Of a special
twenty -five-cent piece to commem-
crate the opening Of the Panama
canal.
Democratic leaders reached a
tentative understanding to satisfy
the demands of labor organizations
In connection with the trust bills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-26
Confederates to Join in Memorial.

RALEIGH, N. c., May 26.-For the first
time in the history of national Decoration
day, the Confederate drum corps Of this
city will render music at the federal
cemetery Saturday afternoon, and Con-
federate veterans from the ->orln Caro-
lima Soldiers Home will attend Decora-
tion day exercises in a body. State
Treasurer Lacy will deliver the address.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-26
REALTY RATINGS
BASED ON SALES
Explanation of the Increase in
Assessments on WASH
ington Property.
PRICES FOR FIVE YEARS
IN THE BUSINESS AREA
Assessor Richards Defends Valua-
tions for Tax Purposes-Work of
Equalization Board.

That sales made in the business section
OF Washington during the last seven
months justify the ratings on property in
this section carried in the new triennial
assessment is the claim advanced by the
board of equalization and review, which
is preparing to bring to a close next Mon
day the period for appeals on assess
ments.
Since the announcement of the new
business property valuations which show
an increase of about sl5,OOO,OOO. there
have been twenty sales in the business
area for total consideration of approx
mately S2OOO,OOO. These transactions, it
is stated. show a difference of only about
3 per cent between the amount brought
by the property and the valuation placed
upon it by the assessors.
1t is believed by Assessor Richards and
his assistants that any other sales which
may be made in this section will show
that new ratings are close to actual
values.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-26
.S|DD0NS MENTIONED
FOR DISTRICT BENCH
May Be Named to Fill Vacancy
Caused by Chief Justice Cla-
baugh's Death. :.

Commissioner Siddons was said today
by officials of the Department of Jus
tice to be under serious consideration by
Attorney General McReynolds for recon-
mendation to President Wilson for filing
the vacancy on the supreme bench of the
District Of Columbia to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Chief Justice Cla-
baugh.
No Information from the Attorney Gen.
eral himself was available as he left the
cabinet meeting at the White House to-
day. but 1t is known that he has been
making some inquiries about Mr. Siddons
and, from the tenor of the inquiries. has
formed a favorable opinion of the legal
qualifications of the District Commits
sioner.
Commissioner Siddons' Position.
1t is known, however, that Commits
sioner Siddons Is not a candidate and
has declined to permit his name to be
used with his sanction.
Mr.. Siddons has taken the view that
when he accepted the position of Com
missioner of the District he entered into
sort of contract with President Will
son and the people of the District to
give them his time. He has further
objected to breaking his associations
with Commissioners Newman and Hard
ing.
Privately, he Is willing to admit 1t is
said. that the District Supreme bench
would be a high honor that he would
appreciate II 1t could reach him under
other circumstances.
Attorney Generals Views.
At the Department of Justice it is said
that the reasons Of the Commissioner
against leaving the District service
would not influence the Attorney Cen
eral against recommending Mr.. Siddons'
nomination If he believes that every
thing makes it advisable to do SO.
Although the Attorney General has
reached no definite decision as to rec
concentrations for the two vacancies on
the Supreme bench, it was learned to-
day that he is nearer reaching con-
clusions than he has been at any time,
and that the President may get these
conclusions by the end OF this week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-26
Foreign Delegates Give Tablet.

BOSTON, May pa bronze tablet COM
memorating the fifth international con-
gress of chambers of commerce. held in
Boston in 1912 was unveiled at the cham
Der of commerce today. The tablet 10
the gift of the foreign delegates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-26
Volunteers Building Good Roads.

WASHINGTON, Pa, May 26.-Ten
thousand men were working today on
2.1oO miles of highway throughout
Washington county, in response to the
call for volunteers for good roads
day"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-26
Attorney Generals Views.
Gift of 100000 to Cornell.

ITHACA, N. Y, May 26.-An anony-
nous gift of 100000 for the erection
of the first Cornell University's long
planned residential dormitories was an
nounced today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-26
Agent for Southern Rebel
Chieftain Calls on Presi-
dent Wilson.
U. S. OFFICIALS DOUBT
LANDING OF WAR SUPPLIES
Count on German Steamship Com.
pany to Prevent Entry Through
Puerto Mexico.

An agent of Gen. Emiliano Zapata and
the Junta in charge of the Zapata move
ment in central and southern Mexico i.
here. and at the suggestion of Secretary
Bryan has laid before President Wilson
and the State Department information
intended to controvert statements that
Zapata is merely a bandit and that his
followers are horde of freebooters
The agent submitted to Mr. Bryan a
statement of the ideals program and plan
of campaign OF Zapata and his followers,
the strength of his forces and the extent
OF territory over which he claims CON
troll and asked that in any settlement of
the Mexican problem full consideration
be given to the Zapatstas as a leading
element in the Mexican revolution
Claim Army Of 81 900.
The Zapatistas base their pretensions
on an assertion that they represent the
revolutionary movement in the most
thickly settled portion of Mexico con-
tanning Is per cent of all the popula-
ton. Zapata. the agent informed Sec
retary Bryan. has an army OF about
21,000 men and controls the states of
Morelos and Guerrero and parts of
Puebla. Guanajuto. Mexico. and the
federal district.
On behalf of the insurgent leader the
emissary assured Mr.. Bryan that Ia
pata and his followers would observe
all the rules of civilized warfare.
Discussing the relations of Zapata
randum presented. said that the two
elegents, while not united, have the
same ends and purposes and were
working in concert.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-26
WEATHER.

Fair tonight and probably We'd
nesday, continued warm; moder-
ate southwest winds.
FULL REPORT ON PAGE EIGHTEEN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-26

Delegates to the American Library AS
soc.ation Conference separated today to
meet in sectional gatherings and to at
tend meetings of organizations affiliated
with the general association.
The sessions today were: Joint session
of the League of Library Commissions
and College and Reference Section; Amer
ican Association of Law Libraries and
Professional Training Section and Agri-
cultural Libraries Section.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-26
Cardinal Developments.

When administration chiefs resumed
their study of the Mexican situation to-
day they were encouraged by these car
dinal developments:
The Huerta and American missions at
Niagara Falls were nearing accord on the
disposition of the troublesome land prob
lem-one of the causes of Mexican un-
rest.
A satisfactory basis for resolving the
dispute between the Huerta government
and the United States-the international
phase of the equation-was declared to
have been reached.
Denial was made that Carranza had re-
fused to consider any form of mediation
proposals.
Some men in the confidence of the con-
stitutionalists declared the northern chief
was closely watching proceedings at Nj
agara, and WAS seriously considering
some proposals.
OF those developments. the view was
taken in some quarters that reports that
the two missions sought to approach the
veXinS aGrarian problem in a spirit OF
concliation seemed most encouraging.
Said to Have Receded.
The Huerta delegates were said to have
receded from their original position that
the land issue was for internal solution
only, while the American mission gave
ground from their first viewpoint that it
should be settled at the mediation pro-
With that factor giving PROM
ise of adjustment, the hope grew in ad-
circles that further aggres-
sive movements by American troops in
Mexico could be averted. and peace ulti-
mately restored in the southern republic.
Reports from Mexico City stated there
was a hopeful feeling among government
officials over the conference. but they be-
lieved 1t would continue longer than first
Carranza's ultimate position over media
lion was discussed again today by OBJ
servers of the situation. Some took the
view that even IL the northerners fought
their way into Mexico CITY. ers still
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-26
Landing Of Arms Doubted.

Though the Mexican minister of war
recently was credited with the statement
that a large supply Of arms and amnlu-
milton had just been received in the cap
ital. and unofficial reports are to the ef-
feet that cargo OF such material has
been landed at Puerto Mexico, at the
eastern end of the Tehuantepec railroad.
the State. War and Navy departments
are without any confirmatory advices.
Ever since the attempt Of the fpiranGa
to land such a cargo of arms and am
munition at the safne port was blocked
by orders from the HamburgAmeric
Steamboat Company's agent at Havana.
all three of these departments, through
their agents in Mexico. have been keeping
a close lookout for the steamship Ba-
varia, which was reported to be laden
with a similar cargo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-26
Will Call at White House.

Following this visit to the museum,
col. Roosevelt will call at the White
House to pay his respects to President
Wilson. in accordance with the eti-
auette among ex-Presidents and Presi-
dents when the former are visitors to
Washington. Following out this eti-
Continued on Second Page)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-26
Think Prohibition Will Apply.

On the basis Of Havana dispatches 1t
has been assumed that the prohibition in
the case of the Ypiranga would also be
extended to the Bavaria. and consequent
ly the officials are not disposed to accept
as accurate the statement that any arms
or ammunition had been landed from the
latter at Puerto Mexico.
At the Navy Department it was said
that the status of Puerto Mexico was
precisely that Of Tampico. which is still
regarded by the navy, as an open port.
SO that there would be way to stop
he landing of arms at the former port
except through the exercise Of moral
suasion, such as was exhibited in the
case of the Ypiranga's cargo.
The peace negotiations at Niagara Falls
were considered at the cabinet meeting
today, but no announcement was vouch-
safed by the President or his official
family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-26
Monterey Again Normal.

Normal conditions are prevailing again
in Monterey. Consul General Hanna re-
ported today to the State Department.
The railroad to Saltillo was to resume
carrying passengers today and the consul
reported his plan to go to that city.
Shipments of American goods are coming
into Monterey, he reported, and trade
generally is being re-established. Sal
tillo Is reported tranquil. Train service
has been resumed between Monterey,
Tampico and Matamoras.
Mrs. John R. Silliman. wife Of the Vice
consul at Saltillo. has learned of her hus-
bands safe arrival in Mexico City
through the State Department and Con-
sui General Hanna message from
Mrs. Silliman received here today tells
of the arrest of her husband on May L.,
his three-week imprisonment and de-
parture for Mexico City. Mrs Slllman
expects to leave Saltillo later with a
party of other American women and
MI Wheeler Of the British consulate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-26

($anunued on Eighth PAGE
Evening star., 1914-12-13
FED LEADERS TO MEET.
Executive Committee to Distribute
PLAYERS Recently ''Cantured

NEW YORK, December 12-Vice
President Robert Ward of the Federal
League, who also is chief owner Of
the Brooklyn Federals, announced to-
day that a meeting of the executive
committee of the league will be held
in Chicago next Wednesday, Decem-
ber Is. The executive committee con-
sists Of President Gilmore, Vice Presi-
dent Ward and President Robertson Of
the Buffalo club
The purpose of the meeting is to de
eide ON a system of distribution of
players when they are captured" from
the National and American leagues,
and to formulate plans which will
make it impossible for any Federal
League club owner. in his eageruess
for winner, to overload his team with
stars.
In a statement Ward denied that any
action was taken at the recent Federal
League meeting to cut down the roster
of players, and says every player who
showed enough faith in the Federal
League to desert. so-called organized
base ball will be protected to the end
of his agreement, even though il
necessitates the carrying of high sal
aried men in bench and coaching
roles"
Evening star., 1914-12-13

one of the stations had to be closed.
Appeals are being made by the asso-
ciation for aid in keeping up the
other stations I'VE need this aid, or
in time othAr stations will have to
close" said an officer Of the associa-
ton "It does mot cost much to
purchase this milk for the babies, and
there are many mothers who take
their babies to our stations who are
unable to purchase milk for them.
The officers Of the association are Miss
Mary Gwynn. president; Miss Cornela
Aldis. vice president; Mrs. William S.
Hammond. secretary; Nine. Hauge, trea-
surer. and Miss Lulie Williamson, assist
The board members include Mrs
George Howard. Mrs. George Lothrop
Bradley, Miss Frances Noyes. Mrs. Ed
ward B. Mclean. Mrs Allerton Cushman,
Mrs. Chandler Hale, Mrs. James Harlan
Mrs. r. c. johnson, Mrs. A G. McClin-
took. Mrs. Clarence Moore, Mrs ]. H.
Merriman. Mrs. H G. Perkins, Mrs. Ki-ke
Porter. Mrs. Charles Shepard, Mrs. John
+. Wilkins. Mrs. J. H. Purdy, Miss Sara h
Lee. Mrs. John Il. Reyburn, Mrs. A. J.
Stavely. Mrs Stephen Slocum, Mrs.
George ". Vanderbilt, Mrs Horace West
colt. Mrs. Nathaniel Francis, LADY
Spring Rice, Mrs. Larz Anderson and Mrs.
Woodbury. Blair.
Evening star., 1914-12-13
PLAN A BUSY SEASON.
Racquet and Court Tennis Players
Expect Good Competition.

NEW YORK. December 12-Racquet
and court tennis players plan a busy
season. While there will be no interna-
tional competitions, there will be plenty
tof national contests. Last year the
sport was made unusually interesting
through the match for the open court
tennis championship of the world. be-
tween jay Could and George Covey, the
invasion of England by Joshua Crane.
jr. and the visit to America of Lyt-
ton. the English amateur court tennis
champion.
The growth OF squash tennis during
the last three years has been remark
able. and number of players who for
merly played court tennis and racauets
are now devoting their attention to the
less costly and equally energetic game
Of squash tennis. Several new courts
have been built during the past year,
and others are planned.
Evening star., 1914-12-13
R|FLEMEN To COMPETE
FOR GALLERY HONORS
Members of Winning Teams Will
Receive War Department
Medals.

4 national gallery shooting compe-
tition has begun among the rifle clubs
of the country for the champion ship
sented by the War Department Thir-
ty-six rifle clubs in twenty-one states
and the District of Columbia Rifle AS
citation, representing Washington, will
strive for shooting honors.
Each club will be represented by a
team of ten members. Twenty-two
caliber rifles will be used. shooting in
gallery ranges at seventy-five feet on
ten-ring target having a half-inch
bull and rings one-quarter of an inch
apart.
The clubs. are divided into three
classes. similar to the national inter
state matches, and the members of the
winning team in each class will re-
ceive medals from the War Depart
ment.
The matches are held under the
auspices of the National Rifle Associa-
resentatives in each city to supervise
the firing of the local team. Results
of the weekly matches are telegraphed
to Washington, where they are tabu-
lated and given out
The present holder of the champion
ship trophy is the Warren, Pa, Rifle
Club.
England has fostered this style of
shooting. until she had 100000 mem
bers of shooting clubs when the war
broke out, and their value to the coun-
try was thoroughly demonstrated
The United States will be compelled,
to do most of its training of civilians
In rifle shooting gallery ranges
until Congress makes some provisions
for the building of outdoor ranges.
Evening star., 1914-12-13
RACING BEING REVIVED.
Coney Island Jockey Club May Hold
Futurity in 1917.

NEW YORK. December 1e.-The Flu
tur'ty for 1917. This announcement
sounds pretty good to racegoers and
horsemen. many OF whom have been
down in the dumps for the last few
years. Indications point to 4 gradual
return to old times in racing circles.
the days when it was worth something
to own a race horse. when the purses
offered We're of sufficient value to make
racing horses worth while. Since the
Coney Island Jockey Club has decided
to continue in business, whether the
beautiful course at Shcepshead Bay is
sold or not. it gives renewed vigor to
the lover OF horses. Its declaration TO
continue the rich Futurity in any cir
cumstanccs is sufficient evidence that
the sport is not yet dead at old
Sheepshesd. Maybe some day the flags
VIII once more be Tapping at their
staHs and inviting the multitude to at
tend Suburban handicap OF q t.cl1;za-
ton.
Evening star., 1914-12-13
HARvARD's HOCKEY DATES
Crimson to Meet McGill U. and
Queens College of Canada

CAMBRlDGE, Mass, December 12.-
The hockey schedule of the Harvard
team includes games with McGill Uni.
versity and Queens College of Canada
The list of games:
December II, Massachusetts, Institute
of Technology; December 10, Boston
Athletic Association.
January 6. Queens College; January 9
Cornell; January 16, Princeton, at New
York; January 20. Dartmouth; January
%. Princeton; January 80. Yale
February 8, Massachusetts, Agricul-
tural College: February S, McGilI; Feb
ruary 13 Gin case of tie), Princeton
February %. Yale, at New Haven: Feb.
ruary 81 Gin case of tie), Yale, at New
Haven.
Evening star., 1914-12-13

busy for social amenities, out come
the needles from a bag: The tea noos
is interrupted by the click of steel one
the counting of stitches.
Those who cannot nurse are knit
ting socks, comforters. chest protectors
and cholera belts, for the nights are
cold on the battlefelds and the
trenches are often full of water; the
chilling fogs creep up frcm the FIeln-
ish marshes and the little soldier. the
little "PiOu-P Piou" has many long hours
to face the cold and darkness. Happy
he who has some loving woman to
knit for him.
Strong, vigorous young men one
never sees. Only wounded soldiers,
old men in mourning and priests
ceaselessly on their errands of con-
ISOLATION and pity.
Stricken Turn to Religion.
In this hour of tribuIation France
religion. The tone of the press has
changed. a reverent and humble
seeking after Divine help is felt in
their articles
1T is not only the women and the
ancients who now pray, for over many
a hospital cot hangs a crucifiN, and
hardened and Indifferent men turn in
their agony to the ever-present clergy.
y &
pride that though he had been a great
scoffer and unbeliever for years, now that
he had confessed. and received absolu-
tion, he was at peace and willing to
60 so during the long watches of the
night the old priest. broken as he was
with fatigue and sieeplessness. sat be
side the poor chap comforting him
through the valley of the shadow. and
when dawn came softly closed his eyes,
placing the cruciff-e between the stiff
fleming fingers.
when the next day I placed a few
flowers about the quiet form L found
the rugged features softened, all
coarseness and commonness had dis
He Jay at peace with God
and man.
Who was he. A peasant? A shoe
maker. A factory hand or street clean
er? Perhaps an Apache do not know
But he gave all he had. His young life.
Surely he has gone to his reward
Evening star., 1914-12-13
ENTRY BLANKS ARE OUT.
Racing Campaign of Indianapolis
Motor SpeedWay Opens.

NEW YORK. December 12@The 1915
racing campaign of the Indianapolis
motor speedway is open. entry blanks
for the next 500-mle race, May %, hav-
ing been distributed among manufac-
Evening star., 1914-12-13
Happy That Man Who
Has Found His Work

Finding the right man for
the right Job and the right
job for the right man is the
work of the Want ad.
The reason The Star Want
ad is most successful in this
work is because il il prop
erly placed in the paper of
widest scope and greatest re-
liability.