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Evening journal., 1914-03-24
CANAL owners
Will NOT Sell
At Price fixed

Special TO flfE EVENING JOURNAL.
WASHINGTON. d. c., March pa
Definite Information to the effect that
owners Of the Chesapeake and Della
ware Canal VIII under no circnm-
stances accept the sum OF $1,SOO,0O0
for their property was obtained by
the correspondent Of THE EVENING
JOURNAL today.
The House Of Representatives has
apparently gone to considerable trou-
bic in appropriating that amount OF
money, and now that the bill has
passed, the owners Of the property
make II plain that there IS not tho
slightest hope Of reaching an agree
ment Evidently their announce
ment was withheld in the fear that
the House might provide for condem-
nation proceedings In case the
amount fixed for the purchase was re-
fused.
/ Realizing that Il Is hopeless to at
tempt TO purchase the canal for 81 -
100000 especially since the engineers
of the War Department estimated
that the property was. worth S2,50O.-
600. the Senate Subcommittee ON
coast and insular survey held a meet
ing yesterday for the purpose of
adopting ways and means OF asccr-
tanning the actual value OF the canal.
The opinion was expressed that ST.
100000 was too low, while the esti-
mate Of the War Department was too
high.
Senator Salisbury has adopted III,
figures OF the War Department in his
bill for the purchase of the canal. but il
was learned that there was no chanc,
for the adoption OF the Salisbury bill il
It's present form. Il 'is believed that
some compromise may be clIecte,
whereby the amount carried in the ap
preparation bin will be made acceptable
to the owners OF the canal. A lgur
between the House appropriation ant
the amount fixed by the army engineer
viii be decided upon. and II this is no
accepted by the canal owners, condem
nation proceedings win probably be pro
; vided.
Il was after hard fight in the Hous
that the item in the Rivers and Han
bors Bill carrying the appropriation O
b 81 100000 for the purchase OF the his
toric old waterway passed the House q
: Representatives.
Representatives Frear. of Wiscon
. sin, and Galloway, OF Texas. vigoT
, ously opposed the clause carrying tn
appropriation. Congressman Moore
OF Pennsylvania, and Small Of Mort
Carolina, however. rose TO the occa
, sion and defended the purchase item
Mr. Moore had a map placed on th
q floor of the House, showing the syi
! tenn of inland waterways along th
Atlantic coast, and gve an obje'
b lesson of the Importance of the Chest
4 peake and Delaware canal, stain
d, that the purchase OF the waterwa
y would develop competition with IL
- railroads and az the same time min
II mizc the danger OF navigation alor
the coast.
Evening journal., 1914-03-24

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
WASHINGTON. ID. c., March "a
According to a statement issued here
today, Judge George Gray, of Della
ware, will retire in the near future
from the bench of the Third Circuit,
Court OF Appeals, which comprises
the states of Delaware, Pennsylva-
mia and New Jersey.
Upon hearing of this report Sena-
tor willard Salisbury issued a state
ment eulogizing Judge Gray and sug-
gesting the names of several we'll
known Wilmington lawyers for the
place. which viii be left vacant by
Judge Gray's resignation. Among
the names put forward for consider
alton by Senator Salisbury were
those of Judge Victor b. Woolley, j.
Frank Ball, and j. Harry Whiteman
all OF whom are Democrats.
Previous to his serving on the
bench, Judge Gray was elected TO the
United States Senate from Delaware
and has been a prominent figure In
Democratic politics for many years.
Judge George Gray repeatedly has
denied recently that he intends to re-
tire from the bench under the law
{ that would permit judges more than
I 40 years old to retire on full pay.
According to a report in Democratic
circles, if Judge Gray should retire
Judge Z. G. Bradford is to be ap-
pointed 10 the Circuit Court to al
the vacancy. Should Judge Bradford
accept that elevation J. Frank Bal
or one of the other lawyers recon-
mended by Senator Salisbury woul'
get Judge Bradford's place on tn
district bench.
The new judge. it is said. would b
expected to appoint Mayor Chaunce
p. Holcomb as clerk of the court an
United States Commissioner TO sue
coed William c. Mahaify.
Evening journal., 1914-03-24
u.. For ssbv,s ~Per.y

After the baby has puiSrown the use
CT rhe baby pen II can be used 10
keep small portable heater out OF
reach Of the baby or any older chill
dren. An oil stove that ls set In the
middle Of one Of these pens is com
paratiyely safe. For a stationary coal
stove that is close TO a wall. cut one
side of the pen away and then the
other three sides can be put around
the stove when needed. The children
cannot then get at the fire.
Evening journal., 1914-03-24
S3S MEMBERS ON
Y.W.C.A. AIRSHIPS
AS PORT NEARS

The latest report from the y w G.
A. airships, Excelsior and Eureka,
show that the ships have reached
foreign land. The Excelsior is once
more to the fore and today at noon,
had almost reached Paris, with 4s0
members aboard. The Eureka is close
behind, though. and has passed Con-
stantinople with ass members on
board Miss May Kates has person
ally handed in the largest number OF
names, 81. and more than sixty names
have been brocght in by Miss An
drew's team, of the Excelsior,
Gymnasium fun and exercise
Makes a girl healthy, wealthy and
WISE"
The proverb-maker will not object
TO the change, since the truth remains
the same.
Always a popular department In
every Y. W. c. A., the physical de-
partment is no exception here. Just
q few quotations show what the girls
themselves think:
A school teacher said; Sometimes
I feel too tired TO come up to gym, but
by the time class is over | am rested
and feet five years younger"
A business girl who puts her whole
being into the exercise, sings its
praise thus: Il just get such a good
healthy. tired that ] sleep like a
brick"
Another says: Il never make an
engagement for gym night
Girls and women, ranging IN age
from ten 10 fifty years, attend these
classes weekly. There is enough
variety to suit each one. Al o'clock
(or whatever hour Il may bel the
gong rings and the girls scamper into
line for a brisk march, keeping ster
to the music of the Victrola. The
quick commands OF the physical
director demand alert attention and
ready obedience. Unhampered hs
tight clothing the organs of the bod,
assume their proper position ane
claim their share of blood supply. Ap'
paratus work of various kinds
q clubs, BELLS, mauls. etc, brings int
y play weak and unused muscles, max
z ing them hard and strong. This Ii
: followed by folk-dancing, which i'm
e parts grace and ease through con
I. troN of mind and body. Lively game
|. on the mat or with the basketball
top-off the period in gales of laughter
c "a good. healthy tired" a hot bath
e sound sleep, awake feeling iit for
Z, good days work; satisfaction to your
n self and your employer, whoever IA
may be. Health, wealth. See?
The swimming pool will open Ma
s 18th. First class and individual In
= struction is guaranteed TO every on
n who comes. The rates for instruc
n ton and dips are most reasonable.
Not only does the Y. W. c. A. pre-
C vide for regular class exercise, bu
e arranges picnics. walks. hikes, etc
J. for Saturday afternoon. Anyone ma
II come. The following is the recrei
d tion schedule (subiect to change {
II weatherl.
l. April Alike to Arden.
ID April 11--Basketball IN gym.
lie April 1S-Hike to Hockessin.
April 25--Bacon bat
be May 9-Hike 10 Lenape
~ May 16--Chadds Ford.
ID May 23-Straw-ride.
Evening journal., 1914-03-24
BUILDING PERMITS GRANTED.

Building Inspector johnson today is
sued a permit TO the A. 5. Reed & Bro.
LompanyF to make repairs TO the build
inc OF the George W. Baker Machine
Company to cost $500.
Joseph Cicadel was granted a permit
to build a dwelling at No. 703 Union
street at a cost OF 3 800.
Evening journal., 1914-03-24
IuvENILr couRT WORK

An unusually large session OF the Ju-
venile Court was held early this after
noon. when six children boys and girls,
were arraigned before Judge Lattomus
ON various charges, mostly o. minor
nature.
Evening journal., 1914-03-24
AFTER TELEGRAPH COMPANY TAX

The afternoon session OF the Levy
Court today was devoted to discussion
on the Postal Telegraph tax. IT was
explained that no tax had been received
from this source for four years and a
motion was Immediately set ON foot TO
take action in collecting the YAK. Horace
G. Eastburn represented the company.
Evening journal., 1914-03-24
ACCEPT DIR. BALTs RESIGNATION

The resignation Of DR.. John Ball, a
trustee Of the poor from Mill Creek
hundred, was read and accepted by
the Levy Court today. No action was
taken as to naming a candidate for
Mr.. Balls place. DR.. Balls resigna-
tion becomes effective on April /.
Evening journal., 1914-03-24
Will Nor uPsEr CAUCUS.

DR.. John Ball. who has rendered his
resignation as trustee of the poor, to
take effect April l. today said he knew
of mo move to upset the caucus selec-
tion Of DIR. p. A. NJ. Royitti as county
physician at the trustees meeting to-
morrow. DR.. Ball says he would op-
pose a move to upset the caucus action
Evening journal., 1914-03-24
GO CART is STOLEN.

While Mrs. Howard Blest OF No Sl4
Broome street was shopping in Market
street store today a boy wheeled off
her 90 cart which had been left stand
ing in front OF the store. The police
were notified.
Evening journal., 1914-03-24
LECTURE rs POSTPONED.

Because of the Illness Of Miss
Elizabeth Beaman. The FIRST Of her
talks on Psychology" which was TO
have been given at the Kew Century
Club tomorrow afternoon has been
postponed until a iates date.
Evening journal., 1914-03-24
uaiiressna -cnnks. cha

Mattresses. cooks. chamhermaids
ladies' maids. laundresses, second
maids and kitchen helpers Of today
know the use Of the Want Columns
as a means of obtaining work In the
lest families and at the highest
wages. They know that the most up
to-date housewives read ana use the
Want Columns and as result they
become Want Ad readers and usera
themselYea.--AdY
Evening journal., 1914-03-24
AFTERNoON TEA.

The social tea of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety Of st. Paul's M. f. Church win be
held on Thursday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. William II. Smalley, No. so
West Twcntv-third street
Evening journal., 1914-03-24
no SERVE WAFFLE SUPPER.

The Literary Society Of Glasgow NJ.
i. Church win hold a waffle supper at
the home of ID. b. McAlullen near Glas.
gov, on Friday evening
Evening journal., 1914-03-24
IDENTIFY ITALIAN.

The Italian supposed TO be Jerome
Jewe, who died at the Delaware Hos
pital this morning. was identified al
the morgue as Gracome Conci by DR..
Rovitti this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1914-03-24
AWNING CATCHES FIRE.

An awning in front of Belts drug
store at Seventh and King streets
caught ire this morning. The Wash
ington Company extinguished the
blaze.
Evening journal., 1914-03-24
Built Right

Our Suits are built ON scien-
tiic principles. not on guesswork.
We carry the Hickey Freeman and
Schloss Bros. lines. New York and
Baltimore makers High grade,
well fitting and satisfactory in
every detail. Tailored by experts
and offered at the usual "Mullin"
right price.
CUSTOM TAIL0kiNG.
SUITS Sac to $50.
Our Custom Department is fully
equipped for the spring. We have
the goods and styles and garments
must be- right or we don't want
you 20 have them. and our prices
are moderate and popular.
Come in and let ms show YOU
MULLINS BIG HOME STORE,
9th a Market.
Evening journal., 1914-03-24

You'll find auto O. ners and prospec'
tive owners who win take quick advan-
tage Of deals offered through the
Wants.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1914-03-24

~ OWNS. SUITS. WAISTS CLEANED Or
" dyed. Phone MacKtNIfE'S,
nov4.tf 907 shiploy street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-11-30

missed copies of The Times since the
competition started the list of questions
SO far asked is herewith reprinted:
l. What is the latitude and longi-
tude Of Washington?
:. Where was the first public school
IN Washington located and who
taught it?
3. Who designed the statue which
surmounts the Capitol dome?
4. Name the mayors OF Washing
ton in their order.
). How is the Smithsonian Insti-
tuition maintained? Name some
great undertaking it has accom-
plished.
s. How many acres are there in
Rock Creek Park?
Z. Who appoints members OF the
Board OF Education?
This competition is open to all high
school pupils of Washington. and to
high school pupils only The seven high
schools from which pupils are eligible
are Central. Eastern, Western. Bust
ness, Mckinley Manual Training. NJ
Street High, and Armstrong Manual
Training. Pupils of the normal schools
are not eligible
In response to questions regarding the
terms of entry into the contest, II is
again stated, there are none. Simply
answer the questions, submit answers
after the last of the questions has been
published
The board of judges, announced Sat
urday, Is made up of Henry p. Blair.
president of the Board of Education;
Ernest L. Thurston, Superintendent of
Cuno II. Rudolph. former Dis
trict Commissioner and president OF the
Second National Bank; DIR. James Dud-
ley Morgan, president OF the Columbia
Society, and DR.. William Tin
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-11-30
Times Contest Given
Official Recognition

Official recognition OF The Times Edu-
catlonal Competition by the Board of
EDUCATION today was made when. by an
order or that body, announcement of tie
plan OF the contest was made i'm all
high schools of the city
This unusual action was taken nv the
Board of Education. upon recommended
ton of Superintendent Ernest L. Thur
ston. in recognition of the educational
aspect OF The Times contest
The plan of the competition was re-
ferred TO the board through Super
intendent Thurston at Its last meet
ing. Board members expressed their
appreciation of the plan, and placed II
lin the hands Of the committee on high
and normal schools, OF which w. T
Galliher is chairman.
tMr. Galliher's committee was given
power TO act, aud after considering the
plan. favorable report was made to Su-
perintendent Thurston. who today sent
an announcement of the competition to
the seven high schools. pupils or which
are eligible to the contest.
Both Henry p. Blair. president Of the
Board OF Education, and Superintendent
Thurston are members of the board
of Judges who will award the one gold
and six silver medals for the best an
swers In the competition. Other
members of the board of Judges are
Cuno Rudolph. DR.. William TfndaII.
and DIR. James Dudley Morgan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-11-30
Presented by
Socialist Sunday School

Two clever alIegories were given by
the Socialist Sunday school last night in
the National Rifles Armory.
In the first play, called Patchwork, &"
Capitalism. after futile patching up
with Democracy. Republicanism. and
Prohibition. was overthrow and re-
placed by Socialism. In the second,
very small scholars were dressed as
the flowers OF Columbia, whiting under
the Capitalist regime. were revived by
the fairy of Socialism.
The Socialist Sunday school. which
was organized by Miss Julia Parks. is
increasing in size. and the proceeds Of
the entertainment are to go TO enlarg-
ing the quarters where the classes are
taught. Among those who took part
were Lucy Brodsky holland Temper,
Bernard Brodsky. Selma Steiner. Har-
old Rudolph. Horace Weinstack, Joseph
inc Geschickter. Rosie Goldberg, Min
ME Tolchinsky. Lilly Tolchinsky. Ruth
Richman, Mildred Richman. Gladys
Goldsmith, Doris Goldsmith. Hannah
Weinstein. Pauline Richman. Lilly
kaminsky.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-11-30

That is another question which would
set many adults of Washington TO
guessing. Few high school pupils.
whose courses have been administered
by this body.I could tell, off hand. who
appoints its members.
This question. No. Z. in The Times
Educational Competition series. opens
new field of study and research. So
far the questions have been concerned
principally with the history and objects
of interest OF the National Capital. To-
day the questions enter the field of mu-
nicipal affairs. which. educators and
business men agree. is, one of the most
neglected lines of investigation.
The school administration in Wash
ingtop is unique. like washington's
form of government. II has been
char ged frequently to adapt It to condi-
tons here. Its administration is d.
vided between members OF the Board
of Education. school officials. and Of
ficials of the District government.
Many misunderstanding arise because
of the widespread lack of knowledge
on how the schools are administered.
Powers of the Board.
II will make for better and more in
telligent citizenship if pupils. after they
find how the Board of Education is
named. will inquire further into the
powers of that body. and into the ma
ture OF other supervision of schools
from the District and from Congress.
rs II too late to begin work on The
Times competition" asks one high
school student.
Far from il. It will not be too late
Until after the thirtieth question has
been printed and a week has elapsed.
For the benefit OF any pupils who have
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-11-30
Mrs. Williams to Tell
Of Life of Forester

An lecture. illustrated with more than
one hundred views, on THE Life OF the
Forest Ranger will be delivered by
Mrs. Lydia Adams williams before the
Mems Club of the Mt Vernon Place
Church. Ninth street and Massachusetts
avenue northwest, tomorrow evening.
First Assistant Postmaster General
Roper also will deliver an illustrated
talk. his subject being Cotton"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-11-30

A motion to correct the assessment
| or the estates Of John A. Marshall
! and Fora Hill was made before Judge
Louis c. Barley. Of the corporation
court. TODAY bv Col. Francis L. Smith
| attorney for the two estates. The as
sessment had been made by w N Lips-
comb. Of Manassas examiner of rec
ords Of this judicial district. and COW
cred nersOnal property which IL is 50 id
vas omitted from the assessment hooks
Tor ten wears prior to tho death of the
two mon. In the Marshall case the
assessment amounts To approxims tAlv
- 0HW N- and in tho Hin case To S15n Co.,
The Stnte IS renreernted nv Samuel C.
Brent. Commonwealth attorney
The annual services OF Seminole Tribe
Of Rod Men held last night in the Metho-
6st Protestant Church were largely at
tended. The sermon was preached by
the Rev. g p Straushurg. pastor OF the
church. Members of Friendship Council
No. %. Daughters of Liberty attended
services last night at the Second BAPTIST
Church. where sermon was rreac hed
to the pembers by the Rev. o. w. Trip
lett.
The annual election of Officers n Cam
tor Alexandria. No. 1. Patria rchs Mill
tant. will he held in Odd Fellows Hall
Thursday night
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Elliott.
who die6 at her home in West End yes-
terdav morning will be held on Tuesday
afternoon
large audience is expected 10 wit
ness the presentation Miss Fearless pnd
Company at the Westminster building
tonight for the benefit of the Alexandra
Hospital building fund. The play will
be given by Del Ray talent.
Funeral services for George Fl. Corveu
siaty-f1ve years old, who died in WASH
ington were held yesterday Interment
was in St Paurs Cemetery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-11-30

the new macadam road now being built
by the authorities of Fairfax county to
Mt Vernon. The latter portion of the
boulevard is rapidly nearing compile
ton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-11-30

dall, secretary to the Board Of Com
Inlssioners, and author of a historv Of
Washington. VI
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-11-30

Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett. president
of the National Council Of Women. who
has been spending several days at her
home in this city, left last night for
Petersburg Va.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-11-30
Educational Contest Fosters
More Intelligent Citizenship
ANOTHER QUESTION
IN THE COMPETITION
:. Who appoints members of the Board of Education

ANSWERS are submitted separately One question
Mill be printed daily for thirty days. Pupils then submit in
their writing the thirty questions Writing must
be side of paper only
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-11-30
PROBING DEATH OF
BOY BY LIVE WIRE
Melvin E. HUMPHREYS, of AIexan-
dria. EIectrocuted While on
Way to See Grandmother.

ALEXANDRIA. Va. Nov. IA cor
oners jury, consisting of James w.
Bales, formeman: Norman L. William
son. George W. Carter. L. F. Dyson,
Norman Roberts. and George II. Rob
inson. summoned for the purpose Of
investigating the death of Melvin E
HUMPHREYS, Of 1905 Queen street. who
was killed by picking up a live wire
yesterday afternoon. met today at
Wheatley's undertaking establishment
and in the absence of material wit
nesses, adjourned until Friday night.
Young HUMPHREYS was killed shortly
after ! o clock yesterday afternoon. He
was or the way I'd the home of his
grandmother, accompanied by two
COMPANIONS, when he stopped at the
site of the old Pennsylvania railway
station and picked up a wire which was
dangling from a pole nearby. He fell.
but struggled to his feet. Two young
men who were passing carried him to
the pharmacy of w. J. b. Duncan, cor
ner Patrick and Queen streets. Mr..
Duncan found the lads forehead dis
cclored and his pulse low. The am
bulance of the Alexandria Hospital was
summoned and the boy died on his way
10 the hospital DR.. T. Marshall Jones.
city coroner. was notified and ordered a
jury 10 investigate into the death.
Cash contributions of SIC, 81 and so
cents are acknowledged by George E
varied. treasurer of the local Belgian
Ielief committee.
Announceent is made that the au-
thorities of Alexandria county have OBJ
tanned the titles to the land needed for
the new Mt. Vernon boulevard to be
constructed from the south end OF the
Highway bridge to Alexandra, and that
there is nothing to prevent the early |
start on the construction of the road !
II is the desire on the part OF the Of |
ficisls of the Department of Agriculture !
Of the United States Government, under !
whose direction the road will be built, |
10 commence grading at once, in order !
that the dirt be allowed to settle during |
the winter, and the road completed in |
the early spring. The Federal appro-
priations will expire on the LIST Of next |
July. and il the road is not completed |
by that time the Government money |
VIII not be available. Deeds from forty
nine property owners, including the city |
O alexandria have been gotten, and as 1
mOnv OF the owners were nonresidents 1
OF the county, it required considerable |
York on the part of Commonwealth At I
torney Mackey to secure their sigma [
lures.
The part of the road that lies in Alex 1
andria county extends from the Gov |
eminent built road at the south end /,
OFF the Arlington gate to the city liRIts |
OF Alexandria. Here il will join the
paved streets Of Alexandria, and at the |
southern limits of the city connect with !,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-11-30
Board of Education Gives Off,
ciaI Endorsement to The
Times Competition for High
School Pupils.

Who appoints members of the Board
OF Education?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-11-30

Cash contributions of SIC, 81 and so
cents are acknowledged by George Z.
VARIED. treasurer of the local Belgian
relief committee
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-11-30

Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Elliott
who dieG at her home in West End yes
terday morning will be held on Tuesday
afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-11-30

The annual election of officers n Cam
tor Alexandria. No. 1. Patriarchs Mill
tant. will he held in Odd Fellows Hall
Thursday night
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-11-30

Navy Blue Silk, with red lining; very ex,
elusive, and exceedingly light in weight; the
utmost in comfort.