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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-04
GIRLS FROM BIG STORES
ENJOY LIFE IN OPEN
Junior League Camp at Cherrydale
Adequately Prepared to Care
for Visitors.

Out at the Junior League Camp at
Cherrydale, Va. fourteen girls from
the larger department stores Of Wash
ington are today enjoying July
Those in charge at the camp have
made arrangements to receive visitors
from Washington who desire to spend
the day in Cherrydale, and lemonade
and sandwiches may be obtained at the
camp during the supper hour.
A musical program Is to be given
this afternoon. to be followed by
public inspection Of the camp. This
evening there will be a display of fire.
works. Those who visit the camp are
invited to inspect the three sleeping
tents and the eight-room house. The
house is headquarters for the camp.
and the place to which any of the girls
who are taken ill while staying at
Cherrydale may go. Three sleeping
porches are a feature of the house.
Girl Scouts Go to Camp.
The summer season of the camp
opened last Saturday. when a group
of girls from Friendship House went
out for the week end. July 1. Miss
Martha Bowers and a group OF ten
Girl Scouts availed themselves Of the
opportunities, for enjoyment offered by
the camp. This party left yesterday.
1t is stated that two girls already have
made arrangements to stay at the camp
for month, and that another is to
stay all summer.
Every week a special party is planned
by those in authority This Saturday
1t is the July celebration. Next week
1t Is to take the form of girl party
for the girls of the camp only
Miss Helen Woodman is in charge
and assisting her are Miss Louise
Chandler and Miss Florence Kimmell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-04
SPANISH sWINDLE BoBs UP.
Samuel Perry of Washington Offered
Fortune Of 100000.

Samuel Perry of 211 Indiana avenue
northwest found yesterday upon opening
letter received from Spain some time
ago an offer of a fortune of $780, pro-
vided- ~.
1t was another chapter in the attempt
of swindlers in Spain to fleece gullible
Anne orleans. which has been exploited
Throughout the length and breadth of the
United states. In this instance it is S.
s;olovieff who is the former Russian
banker" and whose portmanteau contains
secret pocket in which he says the pa
per is to be found which will restore his
fortune to his darling daughter"
Mr.. Perry's curiosity was not sufficient
ly arouced to prompt him to open the let
ter until yesterday. He did not send any
money to NJ. Solovieff, because he had
read the newspapers and knew better.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-04
RESCUED BY MEXICANS
FROM Threatened DEATH
Mrs. Berndt and Daughter Arrive
in Washington After Harrow
$780,. ing Experience.

Having escaped threatened death in
Mexico, Mrs F. H. Berndt and her ten
year-old daughter. Anita reached WASH
ington last night, and are staying at the
home of Mrs. Berndts brother. Russell
O. Beene, 1915 Biltmore street northwest.
Mrs. Berndt is much concerned for
the safety Of her husband, who remained
in Mexico with his aged mother. who is
unable to travel. She escaped with her
daughter on a Spanish boat from Vera
Cruz to Key West. Their plantation
near Puebla is now occupied by Mexican
federal officers. The refugees were kept
in hiding by Mexican friends until June
81. when they were taken to Vera Cruz.
Shortly after the United States forces
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-04
NO NOISE AT WHITE HOUSE.
President Gets Huge Firecracker
However, Filled With Candy.

There will be no fireworks in the White
House grounds tonight, but President
Wilson received from Juvenile friend a
few days ago an imitation frecrackei
filled with gumdrops. The President
appreciated the gift so much that he per-
mitted 1t to remain upon his desk a day
or two.,
The President told some Of his friends
however, that he was not sure that the
real firecracker Of that size was any
more dangerous than the contents of the
imitation before him. The counterfeit
cracker had a long fuse and looked as II
1t would make quite a noise II set of.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-04
HOLD JOINT CELEBRATION.
Somerset and Drummond to Enjoy
Program of Sports.

Somerset and Drummond, Washington
two suburbs Just over the District line
on the Rockville pike, Joined in a COM
munity celebration Of the glorious Fourth
today. This mornings feature was base
ball game between teams representing
the two villages. the game being played
on the diamond at Drummond. At 3
o'clock this afternoon a program of ath-
letic events is to be held on the same
field. The program as announced is to
consist Of dashes for men and boys. foot
races for women and girls. sack races
potato races and the like and freak con-
tests Of speed and endurance for the
women folk Of the two towns. The ath-
letic program is to end with a tug OF
war between teams representing Drum
mon6 and Somerset.
Tonight's program, to be held at Somer-
set, Is to consist of an elaborate display
of fireworks, and refreshments are to be
served to all who gather to see the Inish
Of the days observance. In charge Of
the joint program is a committee made
up of William H. Rice. John r. Cox, W.
s. Stamper, Lynn Haines, w. D. Shoe
maker, \. w. Starrett and Julian Wal
lace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-04

suffering and the big guns of the
American fleet are booming out in salute
as part of the Independence day celebra-
ton.
On ship and ashore the jackies. ma
rines and soldiers had arranged a holi-
day in the midst Of their duties of con-
Quoting the affairs of a foreign city.
At noon each ship in the big fleet was
to fire a salute of twenty-one guns, and
as the Stars and Stripes broke out from
their poles ashore the land batteries
were to join in the noisy demonstration.
Foreign ships in the harbor following in
ternational custom, were expected to I'M
timber their guns in salute.
Ashore there were to be patriotic exer-
cises and speeches and bands of the
fleet were to play in the cfty's plazas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-04
THRONGS LEAVE CAPITAL
FOR OUTINGS ON RIVER
Large Steamers and Small Pleasure
Craft Are Used in Fourth
Of July Exodus.

July 4 is one of the holidays when
many residents of Washington make
trips down river on power craft or on
the steamers to bay points. AS the
Fourth and Sunday fall together. un-
usually long trips are possible, and large
throngs left here yesterday evening and
this morning for outings on the water
The steamer St. Johns carried large
crowds to Colonial Beach yesterday even
ing and is expected to be filled almost to
capacity this afternoon when she again
leaves for the resort.
The Norfolk and Washington line
boats leaving yesterday evening and this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-04
CONGRESS TAKES HOLIDAY.
Both Houses Vote to Celebrate the
GLORIOUS Fourth"

Both houses Of Congress adjourned yes
terday until Monday to celebrate the
Fourth Of July and take brief holiday
in preparation for long legislative grind
ahead before the session ends.
Last night there was a general congress
sional exodus for summer resorts and
home districts. and neither house. had a
quorum left in Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-04

occupied Vera Cruz Mexican federal off,
GERS appeared at the Berndt plantation
with orders TO kill the American family
and burn their property, but because OF,
aid and hospitality previously rendered
the Mexican soldiers by the Berndts thd
orders were not carried out and the faih~
lily was assisted in making an escape
Little Anita Berndt was born in Mex
ico, but asserts she Is true American,
citizen. Mrs. Berndt Is a daughter or
the late John G. Beene Of South Pitts<
burg, Tenn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-04

Henry s. LeDuc. Howard Criswell, Ed
win Finckel, Charles Finney, David Bell.
James B. Lemon. 1. c. Ellis. c. H.
Hanson. Harold Stose, ]. H. Hixson. ].
F. Atkinson. /. D. Yoakum, Paul Ftnckel.
Paul Davis.
Auditing-James O. Bobee, chairman:
Perry P. Patrick. Robert Ii. Hartshorn.
Publicity and PRINTING!. l.. Gable.
chairman; o. H. Rynex, John F. DAILY,
r. D. Pollard.
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THOUSANDS ATTENDING
, FETE AT EVANSVILLE
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs in Charge
Of Interesting Cele-
bration.

More than 5000 Odd Fellows and Re
bekahs. with the grand officers and
representing the entire jurisdiction, are
participating in the fete at ZantZing-
Ter Park in Hyattsville today. The cell
ebration is under the auspices of ORR
ole Lodge and the Esther Rebekah
Lodge Of Hyattsville. which are ar
ranging to build a new temple.
Nearly all of the eighteen lodges in
the District Joined in the parade and
sports. Canton Washington. No. l..
which holds the drill record among
the $4,000 membership in the uni
formed rank. contested in a COMPETE
tive drill with cantons from Baltimore
and Alexandria for a silver loving cup.
Canton Washington won the champion
ship of the world in Baltimore in 1903
and the following year took the first
1905 1t won first prize in Philadel-
phia and in 1906 in Toronto.
Big Parade Is Held.
Headed by the Berwyn Brass Band,
with the Odd Fellow and Rebekahs in
line. the officials of Hyattsville and
Mount Rainier and the fire departments
Of the two towns. and two companies
OF militia from Hyattsville and Silver
Spring, a big parade was held through
the town this forenoon. officials of the
march were Edward Devlin, E. H.
Roberts and W. H. Anglin.
A marathon run with thirtytwo particle
pants, from 14th and E streets. Wash
ington, to Hyattsville, over ten-mile
course, was started at 1920 o'clock All
details for this event were in the
hands Of Mayor o. A. Greager of
Hyattsville, a prominent Odd Fellow.
J he judges were L. L. Gray, A. ].
Leakin and E. A. Fuller.
Schimner Wins Marathon.
The marathon was won by D. Schmner
of the Baltimore Cross Country Club. in
SO minutes. He received a gold medal.
The Baltimore Cross Country Club took
the first three places and carried off the
silver loving cup for the first fifteen men
to fin sh after the winner. F. G.. Arntz
receiving a silver medal. Snyder ran I'M
der the Baltimore colors, but is a Hyatts-
vile boy.
The first Washington runner to finish
was John I. Sullivan of Carroll Institute,
who was fourth. John Adams. also Of
Carroll Institute, came in sixth. Twelve
bronze medals were awarded. There were
thirty-two starters and twenty-siX fin
ished.
Mayor Greager made the address Of
welcome to which responses were made
and Rebekahs from Maryland and the
District of Columbia.
Hyattsville and Silver Spring are
playing a base bal game this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-04
Big Day in Charleston.

CHARLESTON, S. c., July 4.-Morn-
ing and afternoon base ball games,
Isle of Palms sports, union printers
picnic and fishing excursions offered
Charleston a big day. Thousands went
to the Isle of Palms for the surf and
holiday amusements. The weather this
morning was bit uncertain, but plenty
of heat was assured. The negroes Of
Charleston started early on watermelon
feasts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-04
Rock Creek Park and Zoo
Attract Family Parties
Loaded for Picnic Dinners

In spite Of the threatening weather
and lowering clouds early in the day
throngs were waiting as early as $3.50
o'clock for the cars on the Chevy Chase
line. en- route to the community picnics.
Grown-ups carrying big baskets evil
IDENTIFY laden with all the requirements
for family picnic dinner; children of
assorted sizes, some dressed as II for
company. but mos. of them in knock
about clothes suited for a day of romp-
ing; young men .Gattached; young
women and girls whose "steadies" evil
IDENTIFY were to meet them at the Zoo
or at Rock Creek Park. and young men
with the girls of Their choice made up
the forenoon throngs that journeyed
to the scene of the big community pic
mic.
Games Are Started Early.
At Pierce Mill, the point toward which
hundreds of Washington families head
ed during the forenoon. the force of
playground workers--ffteen of EN-
assigned by E. S. Martin, supervisor of
Fairgrounds of the District of Column
bia, was early on hand, starting games
OF all kinds among the children, en-
tlclng tmid little ones from among
the groups of grown-ups, and getting
everybody acquainted. The same sized
corps OF amusement instigators was on
the zoo, ana AT DOth places the
Fairgrounds workers put in a busy
day.
Recent rains. which had swollen Rock
creek FAR beyond it's usual dimensions
ana turned II into a turbid, frothing
torrent of reddish-yellow muddfed
water. took away much of the natural
beauty OF the stream, and made it out
OF the question for the kiddies to
splash and wade in the sballower
stretches of the creek. At Pierce Mill
the creek poured over the dam in a
roaring flood of clay-stained turbu-
fence. and below the dam the usually
shallow places were bank full with
water brought down from the Mont
gomery county hills and hollows
Room for the Games.
There were plenty of spots. however,
where the throngs of youngsters could
find room for any kind of games-base
bail for the older boys, games consist
ing Of much running and vocal exercise
for the little ones and 'girly'' games
Tor the short-skirted feminine contin-
gent. AT the Zop-well everybody
Knows what the kiddies do there The
animal cages. the bear pits the aqua
rum. the money house and all the
"th"r shrines which attract childish
ana adult. as Well - interest were
crowded during the morning hours
Whil" the elders of the big crowds
mad" ready for the real feature of the
daN-the picnic dinner. the band con-
"eFts and the 18th of July oratory
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-04
CELEBRATE AT VERA CRUZ.
Uncle Sans Fighters Observe Fourth
in Typical Fashion.

is being noisily celebrated by men of
the army and navy. Firecrackers are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-04
Movies and Fireworks.

Tonight's events at the Monument
grounds are to begin at 8 o'clock with
the following concert by the Engineers
Band:
March, Quality Plus" Jewell; overture,
"Maximilian Robespierre." Litolff: selec-
ton, High Jinks.'' Friml; Hawaiian
farewell song, Aloha De-" Liliuokalani
Man; march. National Emblem Bag
ley: martial melody. THE British Grena-
diers'': Peer Gynt In the Hall of the
Mountain King" Grieg; THE Spirit Of
TO; Il Love Thee" from suite ATTAIN
It's Safranek.
Second ree'-The Declaration of In
dependence: march from Scenes Pit
toresque," Massenet; air de ballet from
Scenes Pittoresquue." Massenet; air in
aabriei-Msrie: ringing q iIberty bell
Third reel Washington Crossing
the Delaware: suite. "a Day in Ven
ice" Nevin; Return of the Scouts"
Clement; patrol. American" Meacham
national air, Cheer. Boys. Cheer"
Fourth reel-"The End of the Revo-
luton: reverie. Apple Blossoms"
Roberts: excerpts from Light Caval-
ry.' Suppe: finale, Star Spahgled Ban
ner."
Following the musical program an open
air display of motion pictures is to en-
terrain the anticipated huge audience
until darkness has become complete.
Heh CoiHes Inc hHdl feature oI tHs
whole crowded day of celebration and
enjoyment-the feature for which every
one of the youngsters and very many
of their elders is anticipating-the dis
play of fireworks. According to the
statements of the committee in charge
of this portion of the days program
the fireworks will be the most beautiful
ever seen in Washington, rivaling in
glorious magnificence such displays as
the Destruction of Pompei," seen here
in past years. The display is to include
huge set pieces, with aerial fireworks
of unusual variety and sp1endor 1t is
expected the fireworks will begin about
9:15 o'clock tonight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-04
MINISTER WILLIAMS
IS ASKED TO RESIGN

| PHILADELPHIA. July i.-President
| Wilson has requested the resignation
of George Fred Williams. American
minister to Greece and Montenegro, as
result of Mr.. Williams public state
ments regarding the situation in AL
bania. This became known following
the Presidents arrival here today.
Mr.. williams own reports on his
statements were taken UP at the cabi-
net meeting yesterday, and afterward
Mr. Wilson decided their effect was
such that it would be improper for Mr..
Williams longer to represent the United
States in the Balkans.
1t has been understood that Mr.. VIII
liams of his own accord has forwarded
his resignation, but SO far as could be
learned here it has not been received
by the President.
Term Has Been Brief.
The term of George Fred Williams an
minister to Greece and Montenegro has
been brief, but has attracted much at
tention. A few weeks ago President viii
son, Secretary Bryan and other officials
We're amazed by published report that
Mr.. Williams had circularized the powers
offering his services as mediator liz
the Albanian crisis.
State Department officials then said
the minister had no authority to do SO.
but had been given permission to visit
EpiruS and make a report upon condi-
tons. Secretary Bryan called for re-
port on the incident, and MIR. Williams
replied he was sending one by mail.
While there is no confirmation here, 1t
Is believed in official circles that the
minister's resignation is accompanying
that report.
Concern Is Increased.
The concern of administration officials
was increased recently by publication OF
a further attack OH the Albanian situa-
ton, the part of the European powers
and the rule OF Prince William. at
tributed to the minister.
So far as is known the powers have
made no representations to Washing
ton over the minister's activities. but
officials would not have been surprised
if they had.
Yesterday President Wilson PERSONAL
ly called the attention of the State De-
partment to the gravity of the situa-
ton and pointed out that no tims
should be lost in letting the powers
know Mr.. Williams was acting with
out the instructions approval of tho
United States. The call for his resis
nation followed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-04
Economy

Most merchants find the economical way to
reach nine-tenths of the newspaper readers in
Washington and suburbs is to concentrate their
advertising in The Star.
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PRESIDENT SPEAKS.
|NPH|LADE[PH|A

Continued from. First Page,)
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ST. LOUIS, July A peace pageant"
a. living flag" tableau and masaue
called Patriotism all presented by
school children under. the guidance of
teachers and mothers clubs in the pub
lie marks, were the characteristic
methods of celebrating Independence
day in ST Louis .,
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WEEKLY CIRCULATION STATEMENT.
AFFIDAVIT.

solemnly that the above statement represents
only number of copies of THE EVENING AND SUNDAY
STAR circulated during the seven days ended July l9l4
number of actually sold. delivered
nshed mailed for valuable to bona d
counted
returnabe do remain in the office unsold
In of sent out-of town
only, whom returns of unsold
yet been received.
FLEMING NEWBOIlD,
Business
The Evening Star Newspaper Company.
District Of Columbia,
subscribed and to before this fourth Of
July. AID 1914
CORNELIUS ECKHARDT.
(Seal) Notary Public.
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Patriotic Exercises Held This
Afternoon by BrookIand
Neighborhood Residents.
AFTERNOON AND NIGHT
INCLUDED IN PROGRAM
Cone johnson, Solicitor Of State De-
partment, Is Principal
Speaker.

On the historic crest of Fort Bunker
Hill where the late Mark Hanna, as q
lieutenant, won the right to wear the
G. A. r. button patriotic exercises are
being held this afternoon with Cone John
son. solicitor of the State Department,
as the principal speaker
Today's celebration, which Is the fifth
annual event of the kind in the Brook
land neighborhood has been arranged by
working organization of more than 800
persons. representing the Brookland
Citizens Association, NJ. NJ. Mclean,
president; University Heights and vicin-
ity Citizens Association, C. P. Judge
president, and the Rhode Island Avenue
and Suburban Citizens Association, Bris-
tow Adams. president
The program includes a literary and
musical program. followed by athletic
contests. for which valuable prizes will
be given. and fireworks.
Transformed Into Park.
For more than a fortnight a small
army of workers have spent the daylight
hours of evening at the fort with axes
and rakes. cutting out underground and
removing rubbish and leaves, SO that now
the site stands transformed into
veritabie park. the shade of whose trees
promises to furnish an Twisting space
for an outing.
Aside from its commanding elevation
the historical associations of Fort Bun
ker Hill and its environs make of the
spot peculiarly appropriate place for
holding patriotic exercises. Used as a
fort during the civil war. its name links
it also with the war of the revolution
and the names of those who made the
Fourth memorable.
Westward from the forts escarpment
can be seen the old Middleton mansion
which served as the headquarters of the
British Gen. Ross when he and his army
of redcoats captured Washington in the
war of 1912, while beyond rise the build
ings of Holy Cross College and the mar
BILE tower of the main building of the
National Soldiers Home.
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$40; second prize, IS: third prize, 80;
fourth prize, 81.
Saddle horses-Best saddle horse; any
type or height: first prize. cup, presented
by E. B. Dean; second prize, crop. pre-
sented by Harry A. Kite; third prize.
ribbon.
Ponies in harness-Twelve and one-half
hands and under; to be driven by children
fifteen years old and under: First prize,
cup presented by D. ]. kaufman; second
prize, wrist watch. presented by George
c. Humphrey: third prize, ribbon: go.
Special tournament-First prize SlO'
second prize, s.; third prize, 50; fourth
prize. 81.
Tug of war-First prize. so; second
prize, "a; third prize, ribbon.
Norkhorse parade-Post entries will be
accepted to and including July 4. First
prize, cup. presented by Hugh Reilly for
best team, any hitch. This class will
also be divided into four classes. consist
ing of single. double, triple and four-horse
teams, and first. second and third ribbons
given in each respective class.
special prize will be given to the best
individual horse owned by the District
government presented by S. N. Meyer.
Military jumping class Approved
course. for enlisted men only. First
prize. $40; second prize, So; third prize.
81.
Hunters-Performance only TO count.
over eight jumps. four feet. First
prize, cup, pTeseHteu ny mary "diu
man; second prize. hunting bride. pre-
sented by Floyd E. Davis; third prize,
ribbon.
Saddle drill = Troop I. 5th Cavalry.
Lieut. II. w. Baird, commanding.
Race One-half mile; amateurs to
ride: horses and riders must be ap-
proved by committee. First prize. cup.
presented by S. L. LaTrabee; second
prize, thermos flask. presented by Co
lumbia Sand Company; third prize rib
bon.
direction of committee; first prize. SIP;
second prize. SIS: third prize. So.
Pony race - Fifteen and one-tenth
hands and under; horse and rider must
be approved by committee. First prize,
cup, presented by Rose Brothers; sec
ond prize. polo whip, presented by Jo-
vepb Mafby- third prjze ribhop
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School Children in Exercises.

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