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the lIquidation and endowment fund Of a
Memorial Continental Hall and Certih-
cate Penny a Day Plan.
a resolution OF sympathy was extended
TO the Janet Montgomery Chapter on ac-
count OF the death Of Mrs. Talbot. the
mother of the regent Of that chapter,
Wilson Reception Cancelled.
Mrs. Story announced at the opening
session yesterday morning that the
serious developments In the Mexican situ-
alton had made Il necessary for President
and Mrs. Wilson to cancel the reception
which had been planned for o'clock
this afternoon. She said that Mrs
Champ Clark. wife Of the Speaker. would
receive from 4 to 6 O'Clock at her resi-
dence, 2401 Massachusetts, avenue.
As chairman OF the Memorial Conti-
mental Hall committee, Mrs. Story read
report In regard to what had been
accomplished during the year toward
wiping out the debt on the hall and to-
ward completing and furnishing some OF
the rooms that have not yet been finish
ed. The Rally Day." which followed
Mrs. Story's report brought a shower
Of silver and bills with some checks and
number Of special pledges the dona-
tions being piled on the table at which
Mrs. Story sat. No announcement was
made of the amount Of the donations,
though IL was stated the sum would go
far toward >reducing the Indebtedness on
the hall.
A letter from President Wilson read by
Mrs. Story at the afternoon session in
which he transmits his 'warmest re-
CARDS and sincere best wishes for the
success Of this meeting of patriotic
women" was received with enthusiastic
applause.
Last Nights Session.
The program Of last nights session in
cluded the presentation OF a portrait Of
Miss Mary Desha. founder OF the So
ciety. by Mrs. J. D. Croissant regent
Of the Katherine Montgomery Chapter.
the ceremony being preceded by a chorus
directed by Mrs. Noble Newport Potts
The nominations for ten vice presidents
general two honorary vice presidents
general, and editor OF the magazine. re-
suited as follows: For vice presidents
general. ten OF whom are to be elected:
Arkansas, Miss Helen VI. Norton: Con-
necticut. Mrs. George Maynard Minor;
District of Columbia. Mrs. George T.
Smallwood: Georgia. Mrs. William Law
son Peel: Illinois. Mrs. George A. Law
renee: Maine. Mrs. Charles F. Johnson:
Maryland. Mrs Francis II. Markell,
Massachusetts. Mrs Charles II. Bond:
Minnesota. Mrs. Charles r. Davis; Mis-
sissippi, Mrs Edmund F. Noel; New
Hampshire. Mrs Charles Clemence Alb
bott: New Jersey. Mrs. William Libby:
New York. Mrs Joseph F. Wood: New
Mexico, Mrs. l.. Bradford Prince; South
Carolina. Mrs F. Louise Mayes: Texas.
Mrs. A. V. Lane; Virginia, Mrs. Samuel
W. Jamison: Washington, Mrs. Eliza F.
Leary; Wisconsin, Mrs. William Howard
Crosby.
The following candidates were nomi-
mated for the election of two honorary
vice presidents general: Delaware. Miss
Sophie Waples: Missouri. Mrs. Wallace
Delafield; Iowa. Mrs. Drayton w. Bush
nell.
Mrs. Eliza o. Denison was the only
candidate named for editor of the maga-
zine. which position she is occupying at
present
The Washington herald., 1914-04-23
PRAISE IN HOUSEFOR
FOUR slain SAILORS
Representatives Moore and Deitnck
Make References to Poinsett
and Haggerty. =
WENT TO DEATH LIKE HEROES

Frequent reference was made in the
course OF yesterday = debate in the House
to the Americans who lost their lives at
Vera Cruz. Representative Moore, OF
Pennsylvania. paid a tribute TO George
Poinsett. a native Philadelphian. who was
among the four marines killed In the in
itiaI engagement on .leXican soil. Repre-
sentative Deitrick. OF Massachusetts. also
referred to the death of Samuel Haggerty,
Of Cambridge. who fell with Poinsett
Il arise TO pay tribute to the memory
Of George Poinsett seaman on the
Florida, who went to his death under
orders to take the custom-house at Vera
Cruz" said Mr.. Moore. THE official
bulletin announcing the death OF Poinsett
and three others is meagcr as TO details
but We are led to believe that they were
fired upon while defending their position.
II is not my purpose at this time to dwell
on the causes leading up to this un-
fortunate condition presaging war. De
ploring war as We do, We must yet
find the en- TO go to war when our
dignity and our honor as a people are
at stake.
We must have a Dewey for Manila n
Sampson, Schley and a Hobson for
Santiago. but further along the ranks We
ihNsl nave q DdSltSs NuG
the first TO fall in t..e Spanish-American
war and a George Ponsett, the seaman,
to sacrifice their lives for US II need
be. This. Mr.. Spea.-er. is my reason. for
paying tribute to .'oinsett. the young
Philadelphian. who was one OF the first
four to fall yesterday in the service Of
his country. in a war the consequence
Of which ~e<annot see"
Representative Deitrick recalled that the
sons of Massachusetts always had been
in the forefront OF battle in time Of
war.
"Haggerty came from Cambridge. which
is my district" said Mr. Deitrick. It was
in that same section that the first battle
of the Revolution was fought regi-
ment from that section was fired on at
Baltimore in the sixties. which really
marked the beginning Of that great COM
bat Haggerty. a Massachusetts man. is
among the first to offer up his life for
his country in the struggle that has
come upon us. Certainly this is a glorious
record"
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MORE KILLINGS AS
Mine WAR RACES
Strikers Threaten to Burn
Properties as Reprisal for
Ludlow Slaughter.
FEDERAL ACTION ASKED
Senate Told of Burning of Women
and Children, and Gov. Ammons
Hurries to Colorado.

Trinidad. Colo. April 22.-The destruc-
ton by fire Of every coal mine in south
ern Colorado as a reprisal for the killing
and burning to death Of twenty-five per-
sons at Ludlow Monday, is said to have
been decided upon BY the strikers. The
Empire mine. near Aguilar. is now burn
ing. Hundreds of armed strikers are
pouring into Las Animas and Huerfano
counties.
a woman and two children are among
the killed in the battle at Delagua. which
has been raging since daylight. The num-
ber Of dead and wounded is not known.
Four hundred strikers attacked the camp
and kept up an incessant FIRE for hours.
The camp is in flames Five men are
known TO have been killed.
Reservoir Dynamited.
Reports reached the Office OF the Vic
tor-American Fuel Company that the
reservoir at the head Of ApIshaps Creek
had been dynamited. This reservoir sup
plies water to several mining towns.
Early today the militia brought up ma
chine guns TO rake the strikers position
at the first hostile move. The miners
ranks were swelied by men who tramped
overland in the dark. carrying guns and
ammunition from neighboring union
camps.
Late advices from the strike zone said
that the list of dead in Mondays battle
on the property Of the Colorado Fuel and
Iron Company might reach forty-fve.
Denver. Colo. April 22-The secretary
Of the miners union this afternoon is
sued a call for volunteer companies Of
fifty men each to combat the Colorado
militiamen on duty in the Ludlow dis
trict A telegram from Gov. Ammons
states that he is hurrying home He is
expected to call special session OF the
legislature at once.
Ludlow. Colo. April 2e-The situation
has grown so acute that every woman
and child was taken out of town this
afternoon
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Greek Drama
Pageant Rehearsal
DANCING GROUPS
DAILY, S P. M.
CHORUS, FRIDAY. sP. M.
Participants Wanted -.
Headquarters, 1917 H St

he may be enlisted and found in the
front ranks OF the combatants's
Senator Penrose declared that the war
with Mexico was the ''eulmination Of
more Incompetent and ienorait manage
ment OF diplomatic Affairs than had ever
before been witnessed.
I'VE have sunk to a depth which has
invited the contempt Of every civilized
nation in the world. a contempt for the
management OF our State Department
and for even the management and con-
duct of the great executive Office Of the
Presidency. I suggest that the Senator
from Missouri drop his mock heroics
and carefully consider the condition into
which mis- party has fallen"
Senator Reed. replying. declared that
there we're tories" in America during
the first war with Mexico. and that the
Senator from Pennsylvania was track
ing history"
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Backed by Big Majority, She
Shows D. A. R. Congress
who's Boss. y
Mss FINCH Is UPHELD
hartman of Magazine Committee APP
pIauded When She Disproves Al
legations Made Against Her.
PROGRAM FOR TODAY.
PROGRAM FOR TODAY.

10 a. m.-Prayer by Rev. DR..
william E. Calender; reports OF
committees on revolutionary rel
les. patriotic education, immi-
grants guide to the United
States, Southern m n I l n
schools. conservation, m e
economics and welfare of wom-
en- and children.
p. m.-Reports of commit
tees on transportation, publics"
ton, centenary celebration OF
the Treaty OF Ghent preservation
of historic spots, plea to the
Congress for the preservation OF
the home. national old trails
road, France-American, TO pre-
vent desecration of the flag.
Sp. m.-State regents reports,
with State songs and gifts; ban
uuet at the New willard.
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TO CHECK INCOME TAX RETURNS
Government Seeks Data to Detect
EMISSIONS of the Law.

BY direction of Secretary McAdoo, Com
missioner Osborn, Of the Internal Reve-
nue. bureau. is formulating plans for
checking up income tax returns in order
TO detect evasions OF the law. The first
step In this direction was made today
with the adoption of a plan to secure
information relative to the stock hold
ings of all residents Of the United States
and the amount of income derived there
from. s
The commissioner Is mailing to each
corporation. Joint stock company. asso-
citation, and insurance company in the
United States blank forms prepared TO
secure complete data relative to the to
tai amount of common and preferred
stock OF each corporation outstanding
December 81. the names and addresses
of all holders Of such stock and the
amount OF dividends paid or credited to
each Shareholder during the period from
March to December 81. 1913.
Each company is also requested to fur
nish a list of all officers and employees
to whom a compensation in any form was
paid to an amount of $500 exemption
for 1873, or more. for services rendered
from March l to December 81. 1913.
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their State regent. Mrs. George o. Jen-
kins with a handsome bouquet as all
appreciation of her work in the d. A. r.
This afternoon at the Cairo, between
the hours of and o'clock. visitors
and delegates to the Continental Con-
gress are invited to a tea to meet the
Children of the American Revolution.
Two members who have attended a
proportionately large number of con-
crosses are Mrs. Winfelds Tsrbell. State
regent of Colorado, and Mrs. John Floyd
Mcneil, of that State. Mrs. Charles
S. Thomas. wife of Senator Thomas, of
Colorado, also is a representative from
there.
Mrs. Joseph E McWilliams. regents
alternate from the Philippine Islands, is
the chairman Of the national committee
on Philippine scholarship. Mrs. McWill-
Jams is stopping at the Willard.
Mrs. o. II. P. Belmont. who was the
principal hostess at the suffrage ball at
the willard, has attended every session
of the D. A. r. congress, and is as en-
thusiastic in d. A. r. work as she is in
suffrage.
The South Carolina delegation held a
business and social meeting last night in
the white room at the Ebbitt
Mrs Olivia Lowell Wilson. regent of the
Pence Party Chapter. OF Pittsfield, Mass.
is a descendent of Edward Downs, a
Minute Man. and is also a great-niece
of Commodore John Downs, for whom
the recently launched torpedo boat was
named Mrs Wilson is an author of
fiction, and has written two books of
plays.
Mrs Charles II. Wright, daughter of
Rear Admiral Smith, former resident
of Washington. has published several
books on the navy and the North. She
Is a member Of the Pence Party Chap
ter. of Pittsfleld. Mass.
Among the attractive pages is Miss
Golden Day, who comes from the Blue
Grass regions of Kentucky: Miss Lillian
Swift, of Maryland; Miss Elizabeth
Painter. OF CarroIlton. Nd.
Mrs. William Edward Calender, re-
gent of Falls Church, Va, Chapter d.
A. R.. has attended the last five con-
crosses and is trying to interest the d.
A. r. in having the Martha Washington
will returned to Virginia Mrs. Callen.
der is president OF the Capital Society.
Children of the American Revolution.
president Of Virginia Founders and Pa
tricts of America, and q Virginia Colon
ial Dame.
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This years congress of the Daughters
the American Revolution has estab-
shed two indisputable facts-first, that
IN enthusiastic majority of Storyites is
attending to the business of the society
s expeditiously as circumstances permit,
nd that Mrs William Cumming Story.
he president general, although being
most liberal in her Interpretation Of Ques-
ions coming to her and to the requests
her opponents can when occasion
rises be as firm and infexible in her
uIings when they concern the dignity of
er Office and the society as the strictest
sscipIinarian. without, however. sacrifc-
ag one iota of her grace and genueness.
Puts Down Cry of NO"
This was clearly demonstrated during
he debate preceding the reading of the
eport of the historian general. Mrs.
!harles w. Bassett. A ruling was made
v Mrs Story with regard to the reading
f reports of national officers when some
issenting members in the rear of the
all shouted: NO. no" Mrs. Story, stern
( countenance and with hTm voice. ad-
ressed the house, saying in distinct and
CELEBRATE words: Ladies, I must ask
ou to say No" when your president gen.
raj has ruled" This statement was
reeted with loud applause and cheers.
A rousing ovation was accorded Miss
florence G. Finch. chairman of the mag
zine committee. after she had finished
eading her report in which she dis
roved. step by step and figure by figure,
he allegations made against her by an
anonymous author in printed leafiet
he day before. She was not only pre-
ented with a huge bouquet OF roses by
he secretary of the magazine commit
ee in recognition OF her faithful services
Dut the congress almost unanimously
ave her a vote of deep appreciation and
bsolute confidence in the work accom-
lished by her
No sooner had this tribute been offered
o Miss Finch than Mrs. Lyman Sworm-
tedt was recognized by Mrs Story. In
strident voice she demanded to know
Ehy the printing contract for the maga-
inc had been changed; why the So
iety was not living up to its obligations
nd similar inquiries. Mrs. Swormstedt
Fas greeted with derisive laughter by
carcely be heard above the din. She
hen announced she would come to the
latform" and speak from there. which
ihe did. Cries Of no, mo- did not
hange her mind. She again demanded
q know why the contract had been
hanged and Mrs. Draper answered that
he national board of MANAGEMENT at
ended to this matter. Mrs. Dunning. of
Massachusetts, wanted to know from
Mrs. Swormstedt the particulars and
Mrs. William C Boyle, recording secre-
ary-geaeral. said she had written 10 the
The Washington herald., 1914-04-23
LAW STUDENTS TO DEBATE.

The Washington College Of Law will
hold its annual debate, under the direc-
tion OF Prof Paca Obeflin, at the Play
er's Club Saturday night Speakers for
the afternoon will be Miss Dora Palkin.
H. F. Masman, and j. Emanuel, with
II. G. Sabine. alternate; for the negative.
Miss Anna Speich. W. Newton. and j.
c. Naughten, with Mrs. Williams alter
nate. Assistant Commissioner of Indian
Affairs Edgar B. Merritt. Mrs. William
Kent. and Tracy L. Jeffords will be the
judges.
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TO DECIDE JULY 4 PROGRAM.

F. W. Mackenzie. ]. Harry Cunning
ham, d-Edward F. Colladay, members
of the committee for a safe and sane
Fourth of July, yesterday were appointed
subcommittee to decide on a program.
More than 800 suggestions for celebrating
the event were received in the competi-
ton of prizes of S offered for every ac-
ceptable idea A report of the awards
will be made next week.
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PEARY TO GET FRENCH MEDAL.

Rear Admiral Peary. discoverer OF the
north pole. has been notified that the
grand gold medal of the French Geo
graphic Society has been awarded him.
The medal will he given to Admiral
Peary during his European trip this Near
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DIED.

u1ED.
CHILDS-On Monday. April 70. 1914 al
Atlantic City. Mrs. JANE Law
RENEE. widow OF Rev Thomas 3.
Funeral from the Childs' residence.
Chevy Chase. Nd. Thursday. April
o. at p. m.
DENHAM-On Wednesday. April 80. 1914.
at l:3 a. m. at his residence. lob
Swami street northwest. z. WARNER
son Of the late Columbus and Mar
garet E. Denham.
Services from Oak Hill Chapel at
p m. Friday. April - Relatives and
friends respectfully invited TO attend
OBOLD-On Wednesday. April p. 1914.
at his residence. Keni!worth. Nd,
CHARLES NJ. beloved husband OF
Ella Z. Obold. in the seventy-second
year OF his age.
Funeral on Saturday. April 2S. from his
late residence. at 80 a m. thence
to st. Margaret's Church. Seat Pleas
ant. Nd. where requiem maSss Will
be said for the TespoSe OF his soul
Interment at Hanover. Pa. CPennsyl-
vania papers please COpyD
The Washington herald., 1914-04-23

According to figures compiled by the
bureau of foreign and domestic COM
merce. United States Department Of
Commerce, the national debts Of the
world now aggregate $1,000, 600 900. having
increased 20 per cent in the last decade
The Washington herald., 1914-04-23
DRUCKER TAKES SEAT IN HOUSE

Dow II. Drucker. Republican. was
sworn in yesterday as successor Of the
late Robert Bremner as Representative
from the Sixth New Jersey district.
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NO. 10504.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.

Once of Comptroller of the Currency.
Washington, D. c., April 4. 1914.
Whereas by satisfactory evidence
presented to the undersigned. it has
been made to appear that
The Washington herald., 1914-04-23
EXCURSIONS.
KEN SINcTON

Cars from 18th St and New York Ave. and tn 81
eTery Z minutes connect With kensington Line At
chevy Chase Lake.
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CARPENTRY CONTRACT WORK.
CORD & CO. 314O 18th ST. ne. Estimates
given. Phone 1850.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

FANS FANS FANsI-A. Q OR D. C--0sCTT-
IatiHg or Tigid-s l2 s inch SIZE JOHN J.
ODENWALD. EIectnclI Contractor. lco4 II s.
Phone Main 20
The Washington herald., 1914-04-23

Because the tonnage over the famous
Fort bridge in Scotland was 50 per cent
heavier last year than in the year when
It was opened, most Of the structure viii
be rebuilt.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-23

Miss Cassie Moncure Lyme is one of
the gifted women attending the d. A.
r. congress. She is an author Of note
and a public speaker. ''Facile in Wit"
gained for her literary reputation. She
is a direct descendent of Samuel Wash
ington.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-23

Miss Daisy stearn. of Portland. Greg.
member Of the D. A R., sent a letter
| TO the congress asking that they hold an
adjourned meeting at the Panama Canal
Exposition.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-23

Mrs. Henry NcLeary. State regent of
Washington. has brought with her to the
congress a mammoth fruit cake which,
will be cut tonight at the banquet to
ne given at the Willard, in honor of the
president general. into as many pieces
as there will be guests. The Washing
Jon delegation of eleven. also brought
the biggest donation for the Memorial
Continental Hall fund.
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Mrs. Minnie Mickly. former geneologist
of the d. A. R.. is Ill at the Eye, Ear
and Throat Hospital In this city
The Washington herald., 1914-04-23

A dainty Miss of oId-fashioned type
who could step into Martha washington's s
clothes and wear them gracefully, is
Louise Morgan, who has been an usher
for the past three congresses of the
d. A. r. She is the daughter Of Mrs
John Morris Morgan. regent Of Mary
Stuart Chapter, of Columbus, Miss
The Washington herald., 1914-04-23

There were 1.:iSO' marriages among
members of the ID. A. r. during the
year of 1913 There are 1Os,9o members
Of that body registered.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-23

Mrs. Joseph Z. McWilliams. regents
alternate from the Philippine Islands, is
the chairman OF the national committee
on Philippine scholarship. Mrs. McWill-
Jams is stopping at the Willard.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-23

The Beemis Heights Chapter. of Sara
toga, n. Y, presented the Children of
the American Revolution with hand
some hand-embroidered banner yesterday.
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The Massachusetts delegates viii meet
this sniorning at $50 O'Clock at the Ma
tional Museum to have. a group picture
taken. Today the delegates presented
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day so far IN the D. A. r. congress. but
at that. say the veteran delegates. there
has been better order preserved during
this than at any previous congress.
Mrs. William Cumming Story has a firm
and commanding personality and as a
presiding officer has been straw-voted a
great success.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-23

A courageous man in Mexican make
up, with a badly fitting wig, stands out
side Memorial Continental Hall and sells
near-Indian beads. Il would think since
during this war time. he would change
his disguise for something more popular"
one Of the members was heard to remark
yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-23

Mrs. o. II. P. Belmont. who was the
principal hostess at the suffrage ball at
the Willard, has attended every session
of the D. A. r. congress, and is as en-
thusiastic in d. A. r. work as she is in
suffrage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-06

never did a bigger bust
ness.
More new customers
were enrolled than dur
ing any previous holi-
day season. To these
the Gorham Company
extends its apprecla-
tive thanks and the in
vitation to come again.
And the loyal army
of old customers, some
of whom have been
buying at the Gorham
stores for forty years,
to these stanch men,
bers of the big Gorham
family, the Gorham
Company renews assur-
anCe of its appreciation
and thanks.
1t is the firm allie
glance of this Gorham
Old Guard and its pre-
decessors that has
caused the Gorh a m
Company to become a
bigger and greater.
concern every year or
the eighty odd years of
its existence. GOrham
customers always come
back. Next year the
new customers drawn
into Gorham's during
the Christmas holidays
will be among the reg
ulars.
1t was a memorable
Christmas season for
Gorham's. A larger
number of packages
were delivered than in
any holiday season OF
Gorham history. And
thanks to the ready re-
Spouse to the appeal
made in this column
that Christmas shop
ping be done early, the
increased volume of
business was handled
with greater ease to the
Gorham force, and the
company believes, with
more satisfaction to its
customers, than ever
before.
Great as it's resources
and experience are,
Gorham's is not per-
feet, but it does things
better every year.
Again the Gorham
Company says to all
who contributed to this
great showing, Thanks!
And to all its patrons
during the year also
Thanks!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-06
MURDER RUM0RS TRAIlE0
Inquiry Finds No Trace Of Foul
PLAY in Two Deaths.

Assistant District Attorney Seymour
Mort assigned by the Bronx county
prosecutor to investigate rumors CON
corning the deaths OF Patrolman James
Bradley and Mrs. Laura Gibson, said
last night that there was no reason SO
far 10 suspect foul play. II was ms pr
yate opinion, made after an all-day eh-
animation of relatives OF both Bradley
and Mrs. Gibson.
Mr.. Mort will examine to-day the mliA-
man who left a bottle at the Bradle!
home on the day on which the bodles
were found II was brought out Eester-
day that Mrs. Gibson's training as a
nurse was obtained by month eh
perIonce in a surgical hospital. inns II
was said. showed that she had no kno"i-
edge of the effects of hydro-cyanic acld
which was found at the autopsy TO nave
been the cause OF death In both cases
After the relatives had been suoJecten
10 an inquiry they protested, II was
learned. that they were not In any way
responsible for the rumor that either
Bradley or Mrs Gibson had been MUIR
dered.