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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-11
BIG NATIONAL BANKS
ACCEPT THE NEW LAW
Resources Of Twenty Eight Aggre-
gate More Than Billion and
q Half Dollars.

Some larger national banks which have
indicated purpose to accept the pro-
visions of the new currency law
have been enumerated by the Treasury
Department. The list embraces institu-
tons which have total resources of twen-
ty million dollars or more, and include
five banks. each with resources of one
hundred million dollars or more.
Resources of twenty Eight Of the banks
named aggregate more than billion and
a half dollars. The list follows:
Boston: National Shawmut, Mer-
chants National.
New York city: National Park, Me-
chanics and Metals National, Chase Ma
tional, Liberty National, National Bank
of Commerce.
Baltimore: Merchants and Mechanics
National.
Pittsburgh: Union National.
Cincinnati: Fifth-Third National, First
National.
Cleveland: First National.
Three in Chicago.
National. National Bank Of the Repub-
lie, Fort Dearborn National.
Detroit-First National.
Milwaukee-First National
Minneapolis-First National, North
western National, Security National.
st. Paul-Merchants' National
St Louis - National Bank Of Com
merce. Mechanics American National,
Third National
Kansas City-Southwestern National,
Bank of Commerce.
New Orleans-Whitney Central Ma
tional Bank.
Denver-First National Bank.
San Francisco--Anglo-L Paris
National
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-11
GETS BRAND-NEW FLAG.
Trophy to Second Precinct, Winner
in Police Drill.

The second police precinct, commanded
by Capt. Charles Peck, is to be pre-
scented with a large American flag to-
morrow morning by Commissioner Sid
dons for winning first honors in the
recent competitive drill of the metro
poltan police department.
The old John B. Wight trophy flag,
which has been presented annually for
a number of years, is now much worn,
and Commissioner Siddons decided that
new flag ought to be given for the
prize. He accordingly purchased a
trophy. AS the third police precinct,
commanded by Capt. Daniel Sullivan,
came within a fraction of a point of
securing first honors Commissioner Sid
dons has decided that the Wight trophy
shall be given to that precinct.
The presentation exercises are to be
held at $50 o'clock, at which Commits
sioner Siddons will make the presenta-
ton speech. Maj. Richard Sylvester,
chief of police, will also make an ad-
dress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-11
SAYS SYSTEM IS "DAMNABLE"
Thomas Mott Osborne Criticises
Prison Management in New York.

NEW YORK, January 1O-That the
conditions obtaining in the Auburn state
prison are the result of the "unreason-
able imbecility of the whole damnable 'sys-
tenn of prison management in this state.
was the statement made today by
Thomas Mott Osborne, chairman of the
state commission on prison reform. in an
address made before the City Club. Mr..
Osborne. who some time ago served as a
voluntary prisoner in the Auburn peni-
Tertiary, charged the state with having
murdered men and driven others insane
through punishments and disciplinary
measures like those of the middle ages.
More freedom of action for prisoners
and an opportunity for a more natural
life were advocated by Mr.. Osborne. He
also took exception to the criticism d.
rected against him by ex-President Taft,
and declared that the former chief execu-
tive was not in possession Of all the facts
when he described the commissioners
self-imposed incarceration as a piece of
sensationalism
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-11
TO AID MODEL CITY IDEA.
Master Paper Hangers Association
Will Discuss Plans.

Plans for making Washington a
model city, SO far as paper hanging is
concerned, probably will form part of
the discussion next Thursday evening
when the Master Paper Hangers As
ISOLATION of this city, recently organ
lied, meets at CAB Louisiana avenue
northwest While the new body is to
be partly social. it's chief work. it is
expected, will be the elevation of the
paper hanging trade in Washington.
Plans for having lectures and for the
comparison of notes by the various
members in lettering conditions and
doing better work are now being con-
sidered. A school of instruction also
has been briefly considered The new
association is composed of employing
paper hangers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-11
DESCRIBES BOAT RACES.
DR.. c. S. Street Speaks at Capital
Yacht Club Smoker.

An illustrated lecture on the motor
boat races from Philadelphia to Bermuda
was delivered by DR.. C. S. Street of
Philadelphia last night at the first
smoker of the winter season, given by
the Capital Yacht Club at its clubhouse
at the foot of 9th street southwest. DR..
Street. who came to Washington as the
guest of the club, was aboard the Toe
sam. which won the race from Bermuda
to Philadelphia
DR.. Street spoke Of the great advance
which has been made in recent years by
amateur yachtsmen in the matter of navi-
cation and seamanship. He said that a
few years ago amateurs rarely dared
to get out of sight Of land, but that
today they go anywhere, even across the
ocean in their small vessels. He laid
particular stress upon the need for prop
er equipment of these vessels. and de-
clared that because of the care taken
in equipping the boats there had been
no disasters during the races to Ber-
muda.
Commodore Adrian Sizer of the yacht
club presided and introduced Dr. Street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-11
PRESENT SLEEPING BEAUTY"
Children Entertain for Benefit of
Noel House Library

Twenty-four children last evening pre-
scented Sleeping Beauty at the Noel
House Settlement for the benefit of the
Noel House library. acquitting themselves
in a manner that brought them much
praise. The costumes which they wore
were in part made by themselves. One
of the features of the performance was
a dance by the fairies.
Miss Katherine Greenwood, librarian.
who dramatized the fairy tale for the
youngsters, and Miss Dorothy Muller, as
sociate director at the settlement, had
charge of the rehearsals for the per-
Torrance. Margaret Burke took the part
of the Sleeping Beauty, and Charles
Bernhard was the Prince. Lee Shultz
and Julia Quinn portrayed the King and
Queen. respectively. Other parts in the
cast were taken by Margaret Guntow,
Gertrude McGraw, katherine Daunch.
Bessie Flanagan. Margaret Low. Marie
Burke, Nellie o'Connor. Elizabeth Lacy,
Matthew Flanagan. Sophie Daunch,
Mary Low. Virgia McCrone. Sophie Ur-
bansky. Ethel Brown, Theodore Patton.
Fred Kleh, Walter Patton, John O'Con-
nor, Katherine Hale and Leo Low.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-11
CAUGHT WITH REVOLVER.
Baltimore Negro Accused Here Of
Carving Concealed Weapon.

Enos Young, colored. of Baltimore was
locked up at the seventh precinct police
station last night to answer charge of
carrying concealed weapons. A loaded
revolver, the police say. was taken from
his pocket when he reached the station,
and he also had supply Of ammunition
in his pockets.
Young came to this city about a week
ago and appeared in a poolroom on M
street northwest. He seemed to have
plenty of money to spend, was well
dressed and carried an attractive watch.
Young gave his address as Alb Howard
street, Baltimore. 1t is said that he is
wanted by the Baltimore police. and he
may be turned over to them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-11
NEGRO CONFERENCE PLANNED,
Race Welfare to Be Discussed at
TuSkeoaa 1on,or~r OF

The twenty-third annual session of the
Iuskegee Negro Conference Is to be held
at the Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, Jan
uary p, which is to be followed by
the workers conference the next day.
The conference is to open with a
parade showing the improvements that
have been made in farming in the past
fifty years. After the parade the farmers
will assemble in the chapel of the insti-
tute and discuss improvements in meth
DDS of farming during the past fifty
years, how the homes Of negro farmers
have been improved, and the improve
ment in the rural schools and rural
churches.
Among the subjects to be discussed at
the second days session are THE An
nual Economic Loss to the South Be-
cause of Sickness and Disease Among
Negroes" and Some Ways of Conserv-
ing Negro Health
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-11
WARSHIPS OFF FOR CULEBRA.
American Battleships and Torpedo
Boats TO Join in Maneuvers

NORFOLK. Va, January 10.-Bound
to Culebra, Porto Rico. where they will
engage in extensive maneuvers, the
battleships Wyoming, Florida. Della
ware and South Carolina passed out
Cape Henry at o'clock this afternoon.
They Were followed by the torpedo
boats Jouett, Jenkins, Jarvis, Tanning
and Beale.
The battleships and torpedo boats
form the vanguard of the fleet whith
will assemble at Culebra for the ma
neuyers which will be among the most
extensive in which the vessels have
engaged in several years. Eighteen
torpedo boats will make a night at
tack on the battleships. Aeroplanes
and box kites will also be used
Next month the fleet will go to Guam
tanano.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-11
ACCIDENTS REPORTED
THROUGHOUT THE CITY
Ludwig Rodenhouse Has Leg Ampu.
tated at Casualty Hospital
After Collision.

Ludwig Rodenhouse, nineteen years
old, residing at 216 Sd street northwest,
yesterday afternoon suffered a severe in
jury to his right leg when his bicycle
collided with a motor truck at 9Th and
H streets northwest Hts leg was, so
seriously injured that surgeons at
Casualty Hospital amputated it.
The motor truck with which Roden-
houses bicycle collided. is owned by J.
Maury Dove, a coal dealer, and was in
charge Of John Cave, colored, Of 1921
Rover court northwest Rodenhouse was
taken to the hospital in an ambulance.
An investigation of the accident was
made by the police, but the chauffeur
was not arrested.
Roy Williams, colored, twenty-five years
old, giving his address as 1907 18th street
northwest, riding bicycle near It'll and
was struck by motor truck operated by
Edward Hayden Of sos H street north
west. Williams was thrown from. his
bicycle. He said he was not injured
An automobile owned by DIR. c. b.
Conklin, 1912 r street northwest. col
lided with car No. 632 Of the wash
ington Railway and Electric Company
at 9Th and streets northwest. The
automobile was slightly damaged. In
collision between a car Of the 9Th
owned by woodward & Lothrop at
9th street and Massachusetts, avenue
northwest the front Of the car was
slightly damaged.
About SO damage was done to a taxi
cab when it collided in front Of 1912
F street northwest with a car Of the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany. The fender Of the car was also
broken.
]. P. Hawkins of 1915 H street north
east told the n0lfca of tho ninth
cinct that wagon driven by an un-
identified person collided with his
wagon in front Of his home. His wagon,
he declared, was damaged.
Miss R. S. Hart Of 1884 Lamont street
northwest fell in alighting from a street
car at 14th and H streets northwest
and injured her forehead. She was
treated at Emergency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-11
Biological Society Meets.

The continuation of the discussion of
parallel development In the animal king
dom was the feature of the 519th regular
meeting of the Biological Society of
Washington, held last night at 7:3o
o'clock at the Cosmos Club
The membership of the committee on
communications for the new year Is as
follows William Palmer of the National
Museum, chairman: A. D. Hopkins of the
bureau of entomology, Lewis Radcliffe Of
the bureau of fisheries, Edwin Kirk of
the geological survey. c. v. Piper and
III. II. Bartlett of the bureau of plant
industry and Alex. Wetmore of the
biological survey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-11
Martinelli Seriously Ill.

ROME, January 10.-The condition of
Cardinal Sebastian Martinelli, project of
the sacred congregation Of rites, who has
been Ill for some time, became more
serious today. The mental affection
caused by overwork has become ac-
centuated and fears are expressed that
he may become a victim Of cerebral
anemia in the same way as the late
Cardinal Wives Tuto.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-11
HAS HANDLED $3.50, 100000.
Chief Disbursing Officer Of Interior
Department Gains New Honors.

Dsbursing $20,o0o0Gv in the last two
years and having his accounts balance
to a penny is the record Of Mai George
W. Evans. chief disbursing officer. De-
partment of the Interior. Experts from
the Treasury Department have just COM
pleted their regular biennial examination
Of Maj. Evans Office and in addition to
finding that the accounts balanced, they
found that the office was conducted in an
up-to-date manner.
Maj. Evans disburses all Of the funds
expended by the Interior Department and
the bureaus and divisions under it. He
has held the office Of chief disbursing
officer of that department for nearly
thirty-oAe years. and in that time has
disbursed approximately $3.50. 900 ,Uvo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-11
Accused of $4,000 Forgeries.

NEW YORK, January 1O-Kenneth
Gordon, young Englishman, was ar
rested here yesterday charged with rob-
bling his employers, Manchester import
ing firm, of $4,000. by forging indorse-
ments to checks The detective who made
the arrest said that Gordon confessed
the crime and said he lost the money
making books on horse races. Gordon
left England October | and went first to
France and then to New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-11
Confesses Causing Eight Fires

BETHEL. Conn. January 1O-Charles
Ochs. young halter, was arrested by
the state police today, charged with caus-
ing eight fires here within a month, which
did $4,000 damage. According to the
police. Ochs confessed that he set all the
fires while intoxicated Two factories
were among the buildings burned. At
one of the factory fires the blaze spread
to Ochs' house, burning it to the ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-11
LABOR CALLS CONVENTION.
Michigan Federation Will Assist
Striking Copper Miners.

KALAMAZOO, Mich, January 1O-The
first special state convention in the his
tory of the Michigan Federation Of Labor
was officially called tonight to meet at
Lansing, January %, to devise plans for
financially assisting the striking copper
miners and to name a committee ito
carry the strike situation before Con-
gress.'
For the first time in the history of
the Michigan Federation. delegates from
the Western Federation of Miners will
be received at the meeting. Definite an
nouncement of the meeting was made to-
night by Homer F. Waterman, secretary
of the State Federation of Labor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-11
INQUIRY TO BE COMPLETE.
Preliminary Reports Made Of Atlanta
Penitentihry Investigation.

Preliminary reports Of an investigation
Of the federal penitentiary at Atlanta
have begun to reach Attorney General
McReynolds. but the mysterious invesu-
gator employed for the work has not
concluded his labors and his final verdict
on the conduct Of the institution is not
expected for several days.
Mr.. McReynolds has told callers that
he is anxious to make a thorough In.
vesugation OF every specific charge 1ade
of the conduct of every federal prison.
So far. it is declared. he has learned
nothing to shake Ids faith in Warder
Meyer Of the Atlanta prison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-11
BANQUET ON DOLPHIN.
Rear Admiral Fletcher Entertains
Lind and Others.

VERA CRUZ, January 1o.-Rear Ad-
miral Frank F. Fletcher, commanding
the American squadron. gave a banquet
tonight aboard the Dolphin.
The guests included John Lind, Presi-
dent Wilson'S personal representatives;
Charge O'Shaughnessy, Consul w. w.
Canada, Rear Admiral Sir Christopher
Cradock. commanding the British war
ships; the captains of the Spanish cruiser
Emperader Carlos v, the French cruiser
Condo, and all the American ships. and
the superior Mexican naval and military
officers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-11
Winnipeg Fire Loss, $3.50, 900.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, January 10
Fire last night destroyed the Iroquois
and Manitoba hotels, two Of the pioneer
hostelries in Winnipeg. 1t was only
after a hard fight that firemen were
able to keep the flames from spreading
to other buildings. The loss IL esti-
mated at $250000. Many persons were
in the hotels, but all escaped unhurt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-11
Cuban Minister Is Elevated.

HAVANA, January 1o.-Dr. Pablo Des-
Nernine. Cuban minister to the United
states. has resigned his post He has
accepted the portfolio Of secretary of
state and will take the oath of office
tomorrow. He will succeed Cosme de
Ia Torriente, who recently resigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-11
Shaw Refuses Comment.

BOSTON, January 10. No statement
was available tonight from Quincy A.
Shaw, president of the Calumet and
Hecla Mining Company, on the report
of the investigation of the Department of
Labor. II have not yet read the report
very carefully he said land 1 don't
care to say anything on it at present."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-11
Big Tracts of Land Opened

Large tracts of land in several western
states have been recently opened to ~ntry
by Secretary Lane. The largest body is
in Montana, where $4,000 acres OF dry
lands have recently been opened for en-
larged homesteads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-11
FLOODS DEVASTATING
MANY GERMAN TOWNS
Storm on Baltic Sea Causes Great
Damage-Troops Hurried
to Rescue.

koESLIN, Germany, January 1O-A
great storm on the Baltic last night has
endangered large number of villages
by reason of the high tide. Those in the
most serious position are located on the
strips OF land separating the Baltic from
Jamunsche and Buckowsche lakes. These
villages are entirely submerged and the
street railway company sent cars to the
district today to bring the inhabitants to
place of safety. Their fate is not
known
The village Of Wussicken is cut off from
all means of transportation, and high
seas are rolling round it. The vii
lage of Damkerort, on Buckowsche
lake, is flooded completely Troops
nave been sent to the rescue, but no
report had been received from them
up to late hour tonight. Stolpmuende
Is also IN grave danger.
Liege Suffers Greatly.
BRUSSELS. January 1o.-F1oods In
the provinces of Liege and Namur
have reached the proportions of a dis
aster and have already caused damage
TO the amount of millions of dollars
In the valleys of the Meuse, Vesdre
ana ourthe rivers, where villages,
towns and railroads are submerged.
or+sIsi. % hds also been done in the
ouIskirts OF Brussels, hundreds of houses
Delus under water. At the CITY of Jjege
the waters have risen six feet in twelve
hours, and are continuing to rise at the
rate OF about six inches an hour I'm
m me- EN- masses of water are pouring over
the Gileppe dam from a height of no
ieet. Inc roads between Liege and Yer
vlers are inundated and mills, factories
ana electric plants have been obliged to
suspend operations. In the Vesdre val
icy the water reaches to the first floor
OF scores of houses
dispatches from Malines, Charleroi and
Mons report that the rivers Dyle, Sam
pre-. Lame and Homme1le are OVERLOOKING
their banks, inundating the surrounding
country No estimate of the loss of life
has been received
PARIS, January 10.-Telegraphic COM
munlcatlon between Paris and Brussels
was seriously interrupted late tonight.
owing to the floods.
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Falls 300 Feet; Not Fatally Hurt.

MERIDIAN, Miss, January 1o.-F NJ.
Bell of Ell Paso. Tex, fell 800 feet in an
aeroplane here today and escaped with
two broken knee caps and minor internal
injuries. Physicians say he will be a
cripple for life. Engine trouble caused
the aeroplane to drop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-11
German Exports to q. S. Decrease

BERLIN. January 10-German ex-
ports to American during 1913 decreased
about 2 per cent below those Of 1912
The reduction was mainly due to the
smaller quantities Of hides and raw ma
terials sent to the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-11
Gladys Drew. Actress, Dead.

NEW YORK. January 10-Gladys
Drew. the actress wife of Sidney Drew,
the actor, died here last night at the age
OF forty years Mrs Drew was the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs Mckee Rankin
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"reminiscences INDUCED in at
Banquet of Burnside Post,
No. 8, G. A. R.
AN ARMY AND NAVY FOR
TRADE, WISH OF MARITIME
Commander Mckee Refers to Gather
ing as a Neutrality-suspicious.
Saltzgaber Tells Anecdotes.

"Reminiscences of the war between the
north and the south were brought to
mind last night at the twenty-seventh
annual banquet of Burnside Post, No S,
e. "A r., given at the Ebbitt House The
horrors of such a strife as the civil war
the lives and money 1t cost how it bound
the nation closer together were all told
by the speakers, included among whom
were Senator MARITIME of New Jersey.
Capt. Samuel Warner, commander of
Burnside Post; G. NJ. Saltzgaber COM
missioner of pensions: Thomas H Nc
kee. department commander, c. A r.:
George r. Wales. chief examiner of the
United States civil service commission:
Col. r F. Hill Prof c. F. Marvin of
the weather bureau. and Gen. John p
Taylor of Pennsylvania. Mrs. G. A. Clark
sang solo. The banquet was brought
TO close by the guests joining in sing
ing 'AlIld Lang Syne.'' DR. A. J. run
toon was POSTMASTER.
Declaring that he was working for
The betterment of humanity. Senator
MARITIME declared that he wanted a
tariff that would treat mankind as
brothers. He lauded the veterans who
fought in the civil war. and praised
the Capital city and the nation
am only one of ninety-six strug-
sllng senators who are trying to enact
ieslSIation that may tend to tighten
the burdens of mankind and loosen
the chains of struggling humanity the
love human life. We cannot, however.
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