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The Washington times., 1914-10-25
{. Of {. TO AWARD
EFFICIENCY MEDALS
Mercantile Body Adopts Recon-
mendation of Boy Scout
Committee.

Plans for awarding efficiency medals
to Boz Scouts have been adopted by
the Chamber of Commerce, following
the report of its Boy Scout committee.
The report reads:
Your committee, to whom was re-
ferred the letter of James +. West.
chief scout executive Of the organiza-
ton in America, calling attention to
the work Of the Boston Chamber OF
Commerce in connection with encour-
aging the Boy Scouts movement, have
investigated as ordered, and recon-
mend that the Chamber tablish the
Washington Chamber of Commerce ef-
ficiency badge, to be given to Scouts
who have passed certain examinations.
I'VE Surther recommend that before
a boy may contest for this badge he
must be first-class Scout, must have
passed the merit badge examination in
civics, business, and personal health,
and must have been awarded a merit
badge in one of the following subjects:
Architecture. electricity, Interpreting.
machinery. or printing; or two of the
following subjects: Pathfinding. public
health, first aid, and scholarship.
1--WE also recommend that a first
class. scout who has passed the above
examining board of the Chamber of
Commerce. A scout must first salts
fy the examining board that he
knows the above subjects, and fur
ther show a general knowledge of
the civic organizations of Washing.
ton, their purposes. and the general
aims and work of the city's trade
bodies. =
1--WE further recommend that list
of the boys who have won the Cham
her of Commerce efficiency badges
shall be kept on file in the cham
Der for the convenience of members
desiring to employ efficient and in
telligent boys.
I'VE further recommend that no
more than twenty Of these badges
be awarded in one year"
The committee was made up OF j.
F. Slavem. chairman: A. H. Rogers.
and William M Dove. With the adop-
tion Of this plan it is intended that
the boys will be encouraged to take
an interest in things Of a civic ma
ture. as we'll as helping the scouts
obtain good positions Of employment
The Washington times., 1914-10-25
PLAN INDIAN COUNCIL
FOR THANKSGIVING
Members of Troop "a Invite
Scouts to Attend-AthIetiC
Contest Feature.

An active program is being prepared
by Boy Scout Troop No. "A for Thanks
giving Day. Although the program for
that day has not been completed, invi-
tations are being forwarded to every
member of several District troops, ask
ing their attendance at an Indian coun-
Gil to be conducted on Thanksgiving
evening. During the council athletic
and scout games will take place, and
prizes will be awarded.
On Friday evening of last week real
Indian council was conducted at which
Mr.. Hair, an authentic Sioux Indian.
was present and delivered an address.
His topic was consideration for Our
Fellowmen." Mr.. Hair also rendered
several vocal solos and war songs, and
enacted a real Indian war-dance. The
council was attended by large number.
including many persons who were not
specifically interested in Boy Scouts.
Scout Westenedge has recently been
appointed assistant scoutmaster Of the
troop.
The Washington times., 1914-10-25
CONFERENCE OPENED
BYADVENT|ST CHURCH
Leaders of Every Branch of
North American Division
Meet at Takoma Park. /

With the leaders Of every branch Of
the denomination in North America
present the joint council of the general
conference and the North American d.
vision conference of the Seventh Day
Adventist Church opened today in the
headquarters Of the church at Takoma
Park.
Reading of the treasurer's report by
Elder w. T. Knox, of the general con-
ference, took up most of the morning
session. This report showed that the
expenses of the general conference dur
ing the past year has been $347,I7S59,
and that up to- October 1S the confer
ence had on hand in cash S105,61S74.
An appropriation of $51S,O00 to carry
on mission work in foreign fields was
recommended by Elder Knox This TN
doubtedly will be voted for the foreign
missions by the conference, officials Of
that body declared.
The sessions of the conferences are to
continue until November 10. In the
mornings the general conference will
hold its meetings, while in the after
Moons the North American division con-
ference will be In session.
Discussion of the Harvest Tngather-
ing Plan." a method suggested for the
raising of fund of $3.50, 900 with which
to strengthen the board of foreign mis-
slons. will take up the greater part of
this afternoons session. Other ques-
tions to be discussed this afternoon will
be those affecting the work of the gen.
eral mission board in Porto Rico, Cuba,
and Mexico.
The Washington times., 1914-10-25
.ASTOR SAILS, SORRY
He CANNOT SEE WAR
Tells Mother Allies Are Sure to
Win as He Leaves London
for Steamer.

LONDON, Oct 25.-Vincent Astor,
with his wife and sister Alice, was
prominent in the unusually large crowd
of Americans who left EuSton Station
In three trains to embark on the Ltfsi-
tania aS Liverpool. The Astors, who
have ,bcen here only a few days, have
been staying with Mrs. John Astor.
Their arrival in England passed un-
announced. owing to the public's lack
of interest in anything except war
news. Mr.. Astor said:
We came over simply to take my
sister back to New York with us for
the winter. have seen nothing of
the war. not having been to the Con-
tineut. although I should have liked to
have had glimpse of the fighting in
France ...
Talking to his mother through the
compartment window. Mr.. Astor was
heard to excIaim: "The allies are sure
TO win in the end Mrs. Astor again
denied the story that she was going
to the front with the hospital corps.
It is curious coincidence that Ina
Astor many times was reported to be
betrothed, was also a passenger on the
Ltisitania. The Astor party passed
Miss Claire on the station platform,
but no salutations We're exchanged.
Mr. and Mrs. Perry Belmont, who
have been here several weeks. were
also on the sailing list, which included
Mr. and Mrs II. B. Duryea, Lord Ellen
borough, Henry and Joseph Duveen,
Irwin s. Cobb. and Fl. La Montague.
The Washington times., 1914-10-25
". c. ROCKEFELLER /
IS |SOP[RATED UPON
Standard Oil Leaders Son in
Hospital Quick Recovery
Expected.

NEW YORK, Oct. 25.-william q.
Rockefeller, son of William Rockefeller,
underwent an operation yesterday
morning in the Presbyterian Hospital.
He. was reported as comfortable last
evening and his early recovery is ex-
pected.
Mr., Rockefeller, who Is forty-three
years old, was spoken of several years
ago as the man who would eventually
take on his shoulders the management
of the Rockefeller interests. Thomas
w. Lawson made that prophecy con-
cerning him, characterizing him as the
able and excellent son of William
Rockefeller
After being graduated from Yale, Mr.
Rockefeller began work in the offices
of the standard Oil Company and ac-
quired thorough knowledge of every
department of the oil business He 10
at present a director of the Amalga-
mated Copper Company, is interested in
gas companies, railroads, and Is a direc-
tor of the Lincolns National Bank
Mr.. Rockefeller married daughter OF
James Stillman, chairman of the board
OF directors of the National City Bank.
The Washington times., 1914-10-25
Vassar Training Diet
Appals Girl Athletes

POUGHKEEPSIE. oct 25.-For the
first time Nassar College set last night
separate tables with special menu for
the students going in for athletics.
The girl athletes took their places at
these tables with smiles of pride. but
much Of their Eladness disappeared
when il was found that the menu ex-
Cuded pastry and the goodies dear to
the college girls heart. When the des-
sert passed by to the other tables one
Of the members Of the hockey team
murmured:
Il love my hockey; but, oh for pump
kin pie
Nor arc the rigid diet rules to be up
set by feasts on lemon soufiet and
chocolate eclairs at nocturnal spreads.
The captains OF the teams, moreover
have ordered that the gong, which reg
ularly sounds in the college at $50 p.
m. is to be the would-be athletes cur
few
Many are wondering how long the
girls Will hold out against their love
Of candy and ice cream sodas. Bever-
ages arc limited to ono glass Of water
at meals.
The Washington times., 1914-10-25
Fourteenth Street Car
Link Asked in Petition

A petition requesting that the WASH
lngton Railway and Electric Company
be required to build a line In Fourteenth
street northwest, from F street to Penn
sylvania avenue. has been received by
the Public Utilities Commission from
employees of the office of the District
auditors. occupying the building for
merlv used by the Bureau Of Engraving
and Printing.
Additional railway facilities. the petit
TONERS say. are badly needed, especially
by those employees living in the north
west section.
Transfers to all intersecting lines from
the Fourteenth street liue, including
those of the Capital Traction Company
also are requested.
A hearing on the establishment Of the
Fourteenth street line was held recently
bv the Public Utilities Commission, fol-
lowing which the Washington Railway
and Electric Company was Informed
that the commission would consider an
application for bond issue for building
the line. The question of the issuance
OF transfers to the Capital Traction
Company. II is understood, will not be
taken up by the commission until the
valuing of the properties of the street
railway companies Is completed.
The Washington times., 1914-10-25
EIks' Lodge Will Hold
Oyster Roast Thursday

Washington Lodge. No. Is. r. P. O..
Elks. will hold the first oyster roas
Of the season next Thursday night in
the club house on II street. The com
mittee in charge of the affair. of
which James Farrell is chairman. pla ms
many innovations and surprises for
the lodge members and their invited
guests.
At s o'clock the famous E1ks' oyster
cocktail will be served followed by a.
menu that will include panned. roast
and steamed oysters prepared in a
style for which the chefs OF the or
ganization have won an enviabl rep
utation.
The feasting will take place in the
spacious rathskeller, which is equip
ped with the latest appliances for
preparing the oyster. During the
evening a program consisting of local
talent and features from the theaters.
will add to the enjoyment of the af-
fair
The Washington times., 1914-10-25
ross Country Hike to
Be Taken by Troop 8

Troop No. %, Boy Scouts, announces
that a long cross-country hike will be
taken on Thursday and on the following
evening an illustrated lecture entitled
THE Glacial National Park" will be
given by Mrs. NJ. r. Campbell.
Last Saturday evening the troop con-
u~ted a meeting at headquarters in the
.DC Mems Christian Association
uIIing. when instructions in first aid
N signaling were given. The enroll
b. and troops has now reached fif"
- scouts
The Washington times., 1914-10-25
TROOP PLANS
RALLY DAY DRILL
Takoma Park Girl Scouts Spe.
CiaIize in First Aid and
Semaphore Work.

Twenty members of Girl Scout Troop
s. of Takoma Park, will take an active
part in the drill work on Rally Day.
November Z. Although the troop
specializes in first aid and semaphore
drilling, they are expected to make an
excellent showing in all branches. At
a meeting last Friday a new member,
Helen Howard. was accepted into the
troop, and four other applicants were
accepted.
Troop s, under the supervision of Mrs.
S. a. Mooers, captain, conducted three
meetings last week relative to receipts
from Red Cross flag day. Articles for
the christmas Ship" which will con-
vey greetings and good cheer to the
destitute children in the European war
zone, are being worked upon by all
members Of this troop.
Scouts of Troop 13 are preparing a
play which will embody the scout work
as well as illustrate the spirit of serv-
ice which marks all scout activities.
Yesterday afternoon members Of
Troop IA were initiated as Tenderfoot
Scouts. They were Eleanor Tuthy,
Edna Rose, Bulah Scott, Anne Hem
dirk, Elizabeth Duffy, Lucille Wright
Fannie Constantine, Nina Winnie, VIII
helmina Bentheim, and Doris Monroe
Miss NJ. A. Stinmetz. captain, presided.
Miss Cora Neal, superintendent of
the Girl Scouts organization. and Mrs.
Giles s. Rafter, captain of Troop /,
were speakers at a gathering of the
Parents Association of Thompson
School last week Miss Neal gave an
account of the Girl Scout organization
and its growth in all parts of the coun-
try, while Mrs. Rafter spoke on the
work of the Mothers Congress.
Mrs f. S. Elliott. captain of the For
getnot Troop, of Savannah, Ga, was a
visitor at headquarters last Friday.
The following members of Troop 4
were present at the marriage of Miss
Martha Bowers, captain. TO Robert A
Taft, on October II: Sarah. Esther.
Julia, and Margaret Stailey, MazIe
Conrod. Angie. Ruth. and Grace Woltz,
and Hazel Reynolds.
At the last meeting of Troop 10. Mar
garet Foster was awarded q second
class badge. An entertainment for the
benefit of the organization is being
planned by the members of this troop.
Exhibitions in scoutcraft subjects will
be feature of the entertainment which
is to be conducted in the near future.
The Washington times., 1914-10-25
|COUT HANDBOOK
READY FOR ISSUE
|hanges in Requirements for
Craft Work Are Features of
Manual.

IL 'cal headquarters has received a
|lT nly of the revised edition of the Boy
|cC.t handbook This book is so ar
D. Eed that II will fit in ones pocket
|nc can easily be carried on hikes and
|armng trips. A great number of
|ha uEcs have been made In this new
|ir'ion. pertaining to requirements Tor
b. different grades of scoutcratt Inc
|hs tiers on first aid. signaling, and
|ares. have been entirely revised and
| any new features have been added.
IT ne Instructors Corps Will be re-
|rga nized during the former part of
tovember. The corps will be divided
bto four patrols. viz: Seamanship, sig
|alinE, first aid. and engineering.
btired navy captain VIII instruct the
eamanship patrol. and the chief signal
khcer of the United tSates army will
|sS jgn a man TO instruct the boys of the
|gnal patrol. A sergeant major and in
|ructor Of the Engineer Corps, Wash
Leton Barracks, will direct the en-
Eneering patrol. while a Red Cross man
|as conserted TO take charge of the
|rst-aid work.
r examinations for civic merit badges
In lie conducted at the Business High
choul on the evening of November 5,
30 O'Clock. Following this exami-
stiun there will not be another one
hr'l the first part of January. Second
las tests in signaling and first aid
Fill he given at the Business High
cho,tl on the evening of November G.
= nc merit badge test in cycling will
e given on october 81. The boys will
nect At DUPONT circls at 9 100 a. m,
Fith their wheels in such a condition
s 20 allow them to successfully with
bard the ware and tare generally ten
cred them during fifty-mile tests. This
1s nination in cycling will be the last
nj next spring, unless the mid-winter
re- Iher permits other arrangements.
crit badges have been awarded dur
7r The past week to the following
coure: Knut Nilsson, frlndicraft: I. r.
'irr q. forestry, and Raymond Scaggs,
arr, Ltry.
The Washington times., 1914-10-25
Did Not Call
British "Contemptible'

oEDoN. Oct. 25.-Whatever Emperor
p'Tlis-n OF Germany thinks Of the Brit
sf army in France he has never re-
'erred 70 II as the contemplate British
-"
Eu official denial that the Kaiser ever
- vent 70 such d phrase concerning
d. British has been forwarded to Lon
j." Via Copenhagen from Berlin. The
,e IA brands as entirely fictitious" the
tb iement which il asserts has been re-
,s ted constantly in the English press,
hat Emperor William at AK Cha
,eIe August 10. issued an order in
W IA he referred TO the British army
" contemplate"
The Washington times., 1914-10-25
cOut Examinations
Set for November 6

= tenderfoot Scouts of Boy Scout
r-op Is will take their second class
r. minations on November 6.
~nose who will undergo the exami-
atoms are Fred Bright, George and
reuccr Burroughs, James Harper, Jo-
.rn Powers, Dan Thompson, William
r0nas, John Voss. william Wilkin-
IN and Albert Whitworth.
o second class members will be
B 20 their first class tests following
}. tcnderfoot examinations. The sec
ld class Scouts are Raymond Brook
&c. Carl Tyler. Albert Wenzel, Carl
p aCh, and Richard Saunders.
The Washington times., 1914-10-25
Rich Man Found Slain;
Mystery in Mountains

TICA. y. y, oct. .. - Coroner
H. *, of Herkimer county, has been
Bur1mOned TO investigate the cfrcum-
4 suces surrounding the mysterious
cath al IAmekiln Lake, in the Adiron-
o. ks, Of Donald Curran a wealthy and
prominent resident of North Lake,
prose body wac found in the forest by
j deer hunter returning TO camp.
Urran had been shot and evidently
~" been dead several days. Several
|uEEestions have been made as to how
|hs man met his death. Some are CT
h orinion that a stray bullet from a
|uuier'F rife ended his life or that he
|sns shot in mistake for a deer, while
>Sbers incline to the theory Of murder.
The Washington times., 1914-10-25
Olumbia Heights Club
To Meet Tuesday Night

N election of oSicers of the Colum-
g. Heights Boys Club will take place
! he Monroe School Building Tues
> evening. and until further notice
b. club will meet regularly on each
r0sday evening.
ne nrst meeting of the season was
Duducted last Friday, when the cup
c-7tcd 10 the baseball team for win
J. the championship Of the District
= placed on exhibition. and Louis
ard was elected manager of the
,. hall team which began practice
? .ardsy
The Washington times., 1914-10-25
Suffrage to Be Topic.

Woman suffrage will be discussed by
member Of the Capitol Hill Literary
Society at the home Of E. V. Carr. 74l
Hobart street northwest, Monday even
ing. Mr.. Carr, who is vice president
of the society, will lead the discussion.
There will be a program of music.
The Washington times., 1914-10-25
Sailors Were Lost
When Monitor Hit Mine

EMMA Cvis Rome). oct 25.-It is
admitted that there were thirty
- members of the crew lost when
austrian river monitor Temes struck
Inc Sn the Save river and sank The
mes was 1S3 feet long. with a dis
+, rmebt of f33 tons. and her light
.ught four feet. made her par
-'srly valuable for river operations.
- vas built in 1904 and was equipped
twp l.7-inch guns forward and one
noWtzer aft as well as two machine
The Washington times., 1914-10-25
atrol Leader Awarded
Prize for Badge Design

.rIt Edward S. Pardoe, Of Troop 81,
been awarded the Chamber of Com
-1" prize for the best design for the
= efficiency badge. The prize con-
Of a complete cooking outfit and a
dollar gold piece.
1ut Pardoe, who is a patrol leader,
Is the life and star scout badeSs.
Y her with thirteen merit badges.
VAS a member of the White Noun
trail builders patrol
The Washington times., 1914-10-25
Sale of Liquor to Russ
Soldiers Is Forbidden

LONDON. Oct. 25-The Russian gov
ernor of Galicia. in an official an
nouncement, declares that any sale Of
spirituous liquor to the Russian troops
will result in trial by court-martial Of
the guilty persons.
The Washington times., 1914-10-25
Not To Be Believed.

i was outspoken in my sentiments
at the club today said Mrs. Garru-
lous to her husband the other eve
ming. With a look of astonishment
he replied:
II can't believe it. my dear Who
outspoke ou?''-National Monthly
The Washington times., 1914-10-25
Linoleunns

Si.75 grades, in1ad reduced to, ,.....$1.50
rs grades, inIaid, reduced to. Ito
100 grades, nIaid, reduced to..... 9Oc
75c grades, printed, reduced to..... Csc
oOc grades printed, reduced to.... Soc
The Washington times., 1914-10-25
Reductions on
Parlor Suites

This department offers some of the most
attractive bargains of our sale. Nearly all
the suites mentioned below are Of three
pieces, with highly polished mahogany frames
and loose cushions of green velour. We have
a great many styles at lower prices, For
SIS. we can give you a very good looking
suite with substantial frames in mahogany
finish, the seats upholstered in good quality
of velour
The Washington times., 1914-10-25
Davenports and Sofa Beds

We are Washington Headquarters for the style of
beds which take the least space and give the greatest com
fort and convenience.
The "UNIFOLD' Oavenport), the "DUOFOlD"
(Sofa Bed) and the "kODAV, a davenport style which
has large additional storage space in wardrobe back, with
interior finish of white enamel
Perfect springs and soft mattresses make these the
ideal beds for comfort We have just received shipments
of these different styles and show you the largest and
best assortmens in Washington.
The Washington times., 1914-10-25
The Carpet House
Of Washington :

Our
leading gcarpe of Washington.
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The Washington times., 1914-10-25
Some Reduced Carpet Prices

All carpet prices have been cut we quote but few examples
Our first regular figures low YOU find in any store
similar qualities Consider the reductions then add our
SERVICE and You'll recognize the extraordinary bargain OppOr
tunty
1O5 grades of Administer reduced to. 81 so
Sl.O5 grades of Velvet reduced to. $l.5O
Sl25 grades of Tap Brussels reduced to. $1.10
81 10 grades of Tap. Brussels reduced to..... Csc
oOc grades of Ingram reduced to............. to sOc
The Washington times., 1914-10-25

GOVERNOR GOLDSBOROUGH,
Maryland Executive, Who Underwent
An Operation for Appendicitis At
Annapolis Yesterday. The Operation
Is Declared to Have Been Successful.
The Washington times., 1914-10-25
Oilcloth

Both the IinoleuniS and oilcloth are laid
without extra charge.
soc grade, heavy weight, reduced to- 40c
4loc grade, heavy weight, reduced to . 35c
We have large number of remnants
which will he closed out at exactly one-half
the regular prices.
The Washington times., 1914-10-25

Look at our large assortment
Curtains and DraperieS. You'll find the pat
terms attractive and the prices low. A pretty
pair Of curtains as low as $50.
The Washington times., 1914-10-25

Mrs f. S. Elliott. captain of the For
getnot Troop, of Savannah, Ga, was a
visitor at headquarters last Friday.
The Washington times., 1914-10-25

Come to us for any kind of Heating or
Cooking Stove,-the smallest oil heater to
the elaborate range. We mention in particu-
lar good looking, reliable Coal Heater for
S4.
The Washington times., 1914-10-25

Warm Blankets and Comforts are here in
any grade YOU wish. We are giving these
goods considerable space this season and
show many varieties at prices ranging from
Sl.5O up.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-13
BRACELET WATCH IS
PRETTY ORNAMENT

Watches have begun to change their
form, whether permanently or not re-
mains to be seen. At first the bracelet
watch was looked upon as a fad and
appeared only in the cheaper jeweiry
but it is now appearing in more varied
and richer settings II Is a pretty orna-
ment as well as A convenience. Espe-
cially is 1t convenient in winter. for one
to get at the timepiece. II needs ONLY
a lifting of the coatsleeve, and some
times not that il the bracelet is worn
low enough on the wrist. Equally a.
effective are the tiny enameled watches
hung on odd chains for the neck. More
like lockets than watches do they look,
so fat and small are the pretty things
Some are beautifully designed in enamel.
some inlaid with precious stones, while
Yet others have a combination of the two
They are more reasonable in price too.
than one would expect. For the past few
years there has been a marked simple
ity Of jewelry. Today, however, there IS
reaction in favor of the more bar
barrie, and certainly more artistic. jewelry
than We have had for some time This
is particularly shown in the bright-coIored
enamels now appearing.