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Evening star., 1914-04-26
DAUGHTER CASTS DOUBT
ON DISINTERESTEDNESS
Representative Urging Particular
Site for Public Building Gets Aid
of Questionable Value.

Selection of a town site for a public
building was the matter which recently
brought a representative in Congress of
a western community to the Treasury
Department. He entered a plea before
the proper official charged with the task
of determining which of competitive sites
would be best for government purposes.
The structure was to be erected in his
home town and he appeared as advo-
cate OF one of the sites preferred.
The national lawmaker was accom-
panied by his little daughter, aged about
ten years. This little miss. ingulfed in
a great armchair. sat throughout the
half-hour talk. listening in demure
silence to her fathers forceful appeal
for the site ne wanted chosen OH the
score that ii was most desirable as best
meeting. the governments needs and the
towns convenience. She watched the
moving her eyes from mis- face during the
long interview
The western representative was es
pecially earnest in repeated assurances
that he was wholly disinterested and that
he was one of the few inhabitants OF the
town-perhaps the only one-who had no
az to grind. and that he was only voicing
the popular demand that this and no
other site be chosen.
The interview over. father and daughter
started for the elevator. when the little
girl slipped away from him and returned
to the office they had just left. Mys-
teriously she beckoned to the official.
He bent his head for her whispered con-
fidence.
You'd better look out" she said in his
ear My father lives on that street
where he wants the post office to be,
Evening star., 1914-04-26
ELKS PLkN A CLAMBAKE.
Washington Lodge to Entertain
Members Tomorrow Evening.

Washington Lodge of Elks plans to en-
tertain its membership and a limited
number of guests tomorrow night at the
clubhouse with a clambake at which
will be served CLAIMS prepared in every
way known to the several chefs of the
Elks' Oyster Club. whose feasts have
become famous. Steamed CLANS direct
from Long Island sound will be served,
and clam chowder. clam cocktails, clans
on the half shell and roast CLAIMS will be
on the menu.
The clambake IS to be held in the
rathskellar and the committee in charge
has arranged to provide for a large
crowd.
During the evening a program of en-
tertainment will be given, made up of
local talent and actors from the various
theaterS.
Evening star., 1914-04-26

''parlor social near Centerville. Prince
Georges county. several months ago, was
found guilty of manslaughter by jury
at Upper Marlboro yesterday and was SEN
fenced to serve six years in the Mary
land penitentiary. 1t was in evidence
that Henson was trying to preserve or
der. and instead of firing his pistol in the
air. as he intended to do, the bullet went
into the crowd. striking the woman.
Carroll Case May Go Over.
The probabilities are that the case
against John II. Carroll. alleged man
ager of the kenilworth Club, indicted for
conducting a gaming table. etc. will not
be tried at the present term OF court.
There were thirteen counts in the indict-
ment against Carroll, and it is intimated
that the states attorney is having trou-
BILE securing the presence of witnesses.
In the event of Capt. o. A. Greager.
commanding Company F. 1st Infantry,
Maryland National Guard. being ordered
to Mexico. it will complicate the mayor
atty situation here. Capt. Greager has
been nominated for mayor to succeed
Mayor Harry w. Shepherd, who declin-
ed third term. Should he be ordered
away before the election May 4. another
candidate will probably be put up but if
he remains in town until after that date
whoever is named as chairman of the
council will he acting mayor until he re-
turns from Mexico. This office will, it is
believed, go to Councilman John G.
Holden of the third ward. 1t is under
stood that Councilman John Painter.
who, in point of service. is the oldest
member of the council, does not desire
Evening star., 1914-04-26

The will of Thomas +. O'Neil, who died
recently at his home in Riverdale,
Prince Georges county. has been admit
ted to probate at Upper Marlboro. Mrs.
Carrie NJ. O'Neil. his widow. is named
as executriN.
The congregation of ST. Thomas parish
in lower Prince Georges county recent
ly elected these vestrymen: II. ii. Sas-
seer. W. T. Duvail. S. 6. Townsheld, "
Langenfelt, Clinton Beall, Charles II
Sasscer, Thomas Wood and Bernard
Brady. The wardens are w. Il. Duvali
and y. LansenfeIt: II. III. Sassccr.
treasurer. W. Z. Duvall, secretary and
registrar; II. II. Sasscer. delegate to the
diocesan convention. with Thomas Wood
alternate
Evening star., 1914-04-26
To Hold Memorial Services.

The Woman's Single Tax Club and the
Tax Reform Association of the District
of Columbia are to hold union memorial
services tomorrow evening at the Public
Library in honor of the late Representa-
tives Bremner of New Jersey, Pepper
of Iowa and John sherwin Crosby Of
New York. Representative Henry Eoll-
mer of Iowa. Louis f. Post, assistant
secretary of labor: Herbert J. Browne
of this city, and others are scheduled to
speak. H. Martin Williams, recording
clerk of the House of Representatives
is to preside.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
LETTER IS WITHDRAWN.
Senator Poindexter Has It Read Into
Record, However.

Having read into the record practically
all of the letter sent out by the COM
mittee for the preservation of American
rights in the Panama canal. except those
parts which reflected upon Senator Root
of New York. Senator PoindeNter YES
terady afternoon withdrew the letter
The letter was read to the Senate at
his request Friday. and for two DAYS
occupied much of the attention of the
Senate.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
HELD FOR NON-SUPPORT.
Martin L. Irving and Michael Vein
CERT Are Arrested,

Martin l.. Irving. a machinist who re-
Gently spent some time in Wilmington
Del. returned last night in company with
Detective L. A o'Dea having been ar
rested on complaint OF his wife. Mrs.
Elizabeth Irving of 5l1 Virginia avenue
southeast. who alleges he failed to sup
port her.
Michael Weinsert. forty-fve years old.
an engineer. was arrested at Bancroft,
Va. yesterday afternoon by Detective
James Springmann and charged with
having failed to provide for his minor
children.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
FUNERAL OF e. W. METZGAR.
Committee Named to Represent
Capitol Press Galleries at Service,

: Funeral services for the late Charles
W. Metzgar who died Friday. are to
be held at 1876 Calvert street northwest
this evening at 6:3O O'Clock.
Mr. Metzgar sTas for many years a
newspaper correspondent in this city. At
meeting of the members of the Senate
and House press galleries yesterday aft
ernoon the following committee was Sc
lected to represent them at the funeral:
Jerry A. Matthews Robert NJ. Ginter
Louis w. Strayer, Austin E. Heiss, Gus
j. karSe-. James p. Horna6ay Henry
Hall. Robert NJ. McWade W. Z. Brig
ham and A. c. Hayward
Evening star., 1914-04-26
| NOT GUILTY OF CHARGE
/ OF FALSE PRE1ENSES
DR.. Vineberg of Hyattsville Ac
quitted-Charles Henson Con-
victed of Manslaughter.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

HYATTSvILLE,. April %. 1914
DR.. A. V. Vineberg of this place was
Yesterday adjudged not guilty of the
charge of false pretenses contained in an
indictment returned by the grand jury
Few days ago. The case was tried be-
fore Judge Fillmore Beall, who. in dis
charging DR.. Vineberg, declared that the
case had no place on the criminal docket,
but was matter to be settled by civil
action. 1t was stated that several months
ago DIR. Vineberg ordered a quantity of
printing from local firm, and when the
work was delivered to him he declined to
accept it on account of alleged mistakes
in the printing.
Charles Henson. colored. indicted for
the murder of a negro woman during a
Evening star., 1914-04-26
UNEMPLOYMENT.
II.-Proposed Methods
of Relief.
By Frederic J. ~Haskin.

Labor is one of the few economic val
ues which in this highly organized age
are still peddled from door to door. The
house-to- house canvasser is being super
seded by more efficient systems for dis
tribution. The merchant who carries his
wares in a pack from family to family
is survival and a rarity. Ii remains
to the peddler. with his notions. the oc-
casional canvasser and the workman to
peddle their commodities through an I'M
certain market This condition has sug-
gested various plans for the relief of un-
employment TO students of the problem.
These plans are all based upon the or
Sanization of the labor market to meet
present-day efficiency.
The history of attempted relief of the
unemployed is filled with all manner of
social experiments. some of which have
been harmful and some temporarily sue
cessful. While these attempts were
made in haphazard fashion. there was
greater hope of final solution OF the
problem than there is today. Results of
systematic and searching studies of the
labor market have led many modern in
vestigators to the conclusion that a per-
manent settlement of the unemployment
problem Is impossible. The number of
idle workers will probably never be
brought TO zero: at least. not until re-
mote future. The policies to be followed
according to these experts. are all in the
nature of palliatives. not final cures.
The aim will be to reduce the ranks of
the unemployed and the underemployed
while the matter of sufficient work for
all is to be left to the future.
In the business world are forces which
prevent all the people from getting
enough work. Among these forces is the
strange tendency for business depressions
to succeed one another. in this country
every five to seven years. Each time
millions of workers have been thrown out
of work. and there has been acute dis
tresS.
There do not seem to be any means
for the avoidance of the recurrence of
hard times. Past economic history
shows business stagnaton is bound to fol-
low great prosperity. At such times
close down or cut their pro-
ductfon. the total amount of trade shrinks,
credit becomes hard to get. and laborers
are turned off by the thousands. Then
the problem of the unemployed becomes
a bitter one.
Evening star., 1914-04-26

Washington's 'wanderlusters are to
make their second community hike this
afternoon. All who have planned to make
the trip are hoping for good weather. but
the regulars who have been hiking
for years, will make the trip rain or
shine The start is to be made at >
Evening star., 1914-04-26
WEATHER IS NOBAR
TO SEASONED H|KERS
Community Walk to Take Place
This Afternoon. Rain
OF Shine
hit THE TRAIL"

All Washington today is invited
to go on community hike. the
second of it's kind to be held here.
The point of departure is Georgia
avenue formerly 9TH street pike
and the District line.
The time is . O'Clock and the
destination is Burnt Mills. The
trip is seven miles in length.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
Band Concert Tomorrow.

T.. s. Soldiers Home Band. John s.
M. Zimmerman. director. at Sol
diers' Home, tomorrow afternoon
at 4 o'clock.
March, New England s Finest
Clark
Overture. Summer Nights
Ballet music from Faust .Gounod
l. Waltz from the Esprit de
Corps de Ballet.
=. Ensemble of Helen and her
Trojan Naidens.
=. Entry OF the Nubian Slaves.
:. Solo Dance of Cleopatra.
Selection. The Firefy" ..... .Friml
Characteristic. "A Slippery
Place" ..... Hacker
Waltz suite. '-Symphia Holzmann
Finale, ''The Regent. Chambers
Tho Star Snangled Banner
Evening star., 1914-04-26
General Invitation Extended.

No one who loves to walk need feel any
timidity about joining the party, accord
ing to Mr.. Boyle, for experienced .'hik-
ers, both men and women. are to be on
hand early to meet new arrivals. No spe-
cial invitations are issued by those who
originated the scheme to draw Washing
tonians into the open, but a general in
vitation is extended to any and all who
care to go.
Those who do go. however. should pre-
pare themselves for comfort by wearing
well broken shoes and old clothing. In
addition to this each ''hil1er' should carry
a sandwich to stay the appetite which
the walk naturally develops. and tin
cup. from which to drink from the fine
springs which are to be passed en- route
to Burnt Mills. the destination.
If the weather is good in the afternoon
a record-breakinS crowd of congenial
men and women is expected. The at
tendance last Sunday was more than
800. and many have been heard from
during the last week. saying they, would
Evening star., 1914-04-26

rnitted. can be accomplished by the effl-
cient organization of the labor market,
the establishment of adequate labor eX-
changes just as there are money and
produce exchanges. by which policies can
be followed for the gradual elimination
of the part-tfme worker.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
Naval Station to Get Funds.

The Senate has agreed to the resolu-
ton reappropriating any unexpended
balance of appropriations previously
made for the naval station at New Or
leans.
Evening star., 1914-04-26

o'clock this afternoon from the District
line and Georgia avenue.
For the benefit of those who may not
have seen the earlier directions as to
how to reach this point. the explanation
Of Chief Wanderluster Boyle Is repeated
Take 9th street car marked District
Line" or Forest Glen. These cars go
out Georgia avenue, formerly known as
the 7th street pike The trip from 9th
and F streets to the District line takes
about forty minutes
Evening star., 1914-04-26
Children With Matches Start Fire

Children playing with matches are
thought to have started a small fire that
occurred i'll the house of Mrs. Fannie
Scott 81, w. street northwest. last night.
About So damage was caused.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
Become Accustomed
to Partial Work.

into irregular employment through lack
of initiative for finding other and more
permanent places. Workers of this class
finally become accustomed to work from
two to three days week and to lie in
bed the rest of the time.
To diminish irregular workers. and it
is the irregular or under-en pioyed work
who forms the cruN of the problem of
Euemploy ment. this student suggests
That the system of giving irregular work
should he eliminated as far as possible
Evening star., 1914-04-26

have come last Sunday, but were timid.
These have all expressed the intention of
hitting the trail this afternoon, SO il
the weather is good crowd of 1000
would not be surprise
Evening star., 1914-04-26
Many Expected to "Hit Trail"

The destination this Sunday. Burnt
Mills is a place of historic interest, and
the road it leads through one of the
prettiest pieces of country about Wash
ington, say those who have Travelled it.
So you who love to hike, get ready;
you are assured of a warm welcome by
the "wanderlusters." whether the weather
be good or bad.
Evening star., 1914-04-26

The other plan. somewhat similar in its
object is To bring about a reduction in
Evening star., 1914-04-26
Will Admitted to Probate.

the craftsmanship. but is willing TO SUP
port Councilman Holden.
Evening star., 1914-04-26

Another cause for enforced dleness
which presents more or less difficulty to
Evening star., 1914-04-26

The principle OF providing relief by
providing work however. is a great ad-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-07-07
SIGHT FOR THE BLIND.

The Wheeling Intetligencer makes
Itself ridiculous by asserting that Dr.
at-large by order OF the pArty leaders
-shephsrdstown Register.
We can scarcely blame the editor OF
the Register for not being informed on
the inner workings OF the Watson.
Chiffon ring. We have always found
Mr.. Snyder sincere in his utterances.
Being absorbed in the contemplation
OF the beauties OF the Shenandoah val.
ley. and far from the "madding
crowds ignoble strife" the rusticity
OF his clean soul is uncontaminated by
the gross political immoraJities OF his
party's leaders. For his benefit. that
his eyes may be opened TO the iniqui-
ties OF the vicious Democratic ring. We
quote the following from the staid
and conservative Greenbrier Independ-
ent, which. speaking OF how the lead.
ers worked II at Parkersburg. said:
SO they got into communication with
DIT. Thomas r. Hodges over the long
distance phone. and finally persuaded
rendered. This settled a.. 40 when the
convention assembled the Nomination ~
Hodges was little less than a mere form.
And then we have further Demo
cratic confederation OF ring DONNA
tion OF the convention from the Wiz.
ginia Free Press. near neighbor OF
the Register. whose editor was on the
ground and knows whereof he speaks.
After declaring that Jefferson county
Democrats did their own thinking and
carried their sovereignty under their
hats" the editor significantly re-
marks:
some phases o. the convention NAV
~ continued in our next" when cause
hnd ehect can be better determined.
The Intelligencer does not care 20
inhict further pain on the editor OF
the Register. or wiring his trusting soul
with anguish. but points out for his
reflection the demand made by elem
Shaver. the Watson made State Chair.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-07-07
NSUFFERABLE TEDDY

The assertion made by Col. Roose
welt in his celebrated. but disappoint
Ing. Pittsburgh speech, that the Re
publicans who stood by the regular
nominee OF the Chicago convention
were responsible for the election OF
Wilson, IL one OF the most insufYer.
able bursts OF egotism this country
has ever been treated 10. But II is IN
keeping with the acts Of the scattered
hosts Of the Armageddon army OF
1912 that are now practically consort
ing with the Democrats in the hope OF
repeating the damnable treachery OF
two years ago. They may do this in a
Few Congressional districts this year
where the vote has always been close.
and where a very small cleavage OF
the regular Republican vote win re-.
suit in the election OF a Democrat.
Mostly. however. "a win be like the
ny saying to the elephant. Step aside
am coming" The Pittsburgh Ga.
zette Times puts the blame for the
election OF Wilson where Il properly
lies when 90 says.
81. This charge ~ Col Roosevelt ina,
nc TAR people are accountable for
'fT."rrntir success iH equivalent 10 r-or
If'flln That rravc consequences 20 Tire
country have grown out 81 division 81
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-07-07
DEMOCRATIC BUNCoMBE.

In a spirit o; hypocrisy the platform
Of the West Virginia State Democracy
enfoided the cause Of those women
Who are advocating the suffrage for
their sex. The men who engaged In
writing the ParkersburE convention
platform were out spreading molasses
to catch nies. and their suffrage plank
rings false In every particular. Not
more than ninety members OF that
body remained to hear the report Of
the COMMITTEES on resolutions read.
which was purposely delayed until the
last moment The platform endorsed
President Wilson in elusive terms.
and by this act. TO be consistent. ~
gives the lie 20 its demasogie declAra-
ton In favor OF votes for women.
The Democratic party OF West vir.
ginia IL against woman suffrage for
the same reason that the party in
every Southern State IL opposed 20 II.
President Wilson has thrice been cor
nered BY the representatives OF the
National women's Suffrage Associa-
ton. and thrice has he covered behind
the nutable Baltimore platform and
refused his sanction to the movement.
He has done more. in declaring II Is
a subject entirely within the rights OF
the States 10 settle. The Democratic
party In Congress has shown no dispo-
sition to repudiate the position taken
by the President. but the desperate
bosses OF West Virginia Democracy
thought to gain n slight advantage by
doing so. II won't work.
In the Third District Congressional
convention the trick was tried. and
two reports came In from the commit
tee on resolutions which tangled up
the convention in such a fight that
both majority and minority platform
reports were rejected and the State
platform substituted. which. OF course.
relieves the district convention OF all
responsibility in the matter. One
Democratic paper has the honesty to
speak out and show up the hypocrisy
OF the party leaders. the Monroe
Waterman. a Journal OF stability and
character In its last issue Il says:
We beg TO ask how does II come to be
the business OF the Democratic party
to be fooling with the question OF fe-
male suffrage? Some OF the planks
recently proposed and thrust into
Democratic platforms in West Virginia
by the interesting opportunists who
feel sure they are playing smart poll
tics are more likely to offend thou
sands Of intelligent Democrats than
they are 20 win votes from the oppo.
sition. The fads and foIlies Of the
passing hour have no proper place in
a Democratic platform" The good
women OF the State win now know
how they have been imposed upon.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-07-07
THE FILTRATION QUESTION.

The matter OF the beat system of
nltrsron IN now before the people of
whseling. but a. II involves scientific
and technical questions. IL should
never have been put up to the masses
10 decide. because they have no time
10 qualify a. Judges OF the merits of
the systems presented.
While The InteIngeneer does no,
profess to possess scientific knovi.
ed<e on the subject. Il has unbounded
confidence IN the honesty and integrf.
u Of the city oneisis who have given
the subject close and intelligent study,
and who have called to their aid com.
pstent scientific authority TO guide
them in their decision as to the best
filtration system for Wheeling.
These orcials have rendered en-
cient service 10 the city In tho past,
and there il no reason TO doubt their
ability TO decide future problems for
the welfare OF the people. They
should at least be given greater con
alteration than the publicity efforts OF
a selfish interest whose main object
, il looking to the profits that will ac-
crue by the adoption OF another sys-
TEN than that recommended by the
Board OF Control.
These are matters that should ap-
peal to the voter in making up his
Judgment. So far the public has mani.
tested but little interest in the matter,
but it is time the people were giving
some thought to Il II they are to cast
IN intelligent ballot on Thursday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-07-07

1aa. @ Col Mile B~sn 10 vithers-
ron TIE rscs the norninE q n o0n
Esrtion. an1 tn iaffsr's Indignant ~.
fusai 10 OBEY ths t@hests O %. rinE
Thsn. n h. stll refuses 10 49, the
hEht and only virtue IN IN bosses.
Ne asa him 10 10 his thoughts Wander
down isto tn FIfth C0nEr-ssiouAl cis-
trict and Contemplate ne attempt o,
ths Chiffon Federal ofnce-hoidsFs. La
the order % The bo=s. 70 defeat the IN.
terrified and unsubsidired George Neal
FOR the nomiaatioa. and ~ho only von
bY nEhtinE the devil with hts o~n
weapons And stiiL the half has no,
been told.