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Evening star., 1914-01-31
METHUSELAH

Ninc hundred wears. and thea
a lew, Alethu~elah hung on: he
kicked around a. good as new
when all his friends were gone.
He saw the generations rise and
live and meet their doom: he saw
the brave, the good. the wise, all
gathered IL the tomb. The tribes
ei both the hemi>phere> drank
from death bitter cup. and still,
l"r almost countless wears. the
Reaper passed him TIP. And,
doubtless, i'll the twilight gray.
this man. still hale and strong.
would tell his visitors the way he
STAYED oil earth 50 long. Il al
WAYS sleep up IN a tree. methlnks
] hear HIM cry; no mu>tv sleep
ing rooms for me, They make
the people die I walk twelve
miles before the bells have sum-
moned men to toll: my breakfast
is of walnut shells washed down
with castor oil. turn ten hand
springs every hour. and stand
upon my head. and drink three
quarts OF milk tllat's sour before
] go To- bed. The man who'd live
must never cease his exercises
hard: | rub my joints with axle
grease and wash my feet III lard.
| steam my head three times a
day. which is a goodly plan; my
dinner is bale OF hay. nv lunch
pail OF bran. ! think the people
are but fools who. Young, lie
down and die: ii You'll adopt my
simple rules you'll live as long a.
L.. The old man hearer. startled
much. no doubt i'll wonder cries :
THE mantle OF Doc Woodsv
Hutch upon his shoulders lies =
WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1914-01-31
LAUDS AMERICAN MEN.
French Lecturer Talks of Their Con-
sideration for Women.

American men, because of their regard
for women. were placed on a higher plane
than European men by Mime Alice Seubel
de la Ruel.e inspector general of labor
of France. in the course of an address
yesterday at the home of Nine Eugene
de Guern. 1isi II street northwest She
observed that american men appreciate
the endeavors of women in their chosen
fields, and strive to assist them.
William L. Chapman. assistant super
intendent of the State, War and Navy
building. also spoke at the meeting
Others present We're Countess Eydody,
Representative and Mrs. Kent of Cali
fornia. Cot. and Mrs. II. C. Hodges. Col.
and Mrs. j. G. Scantling. Mr. and Mrs
IL. +. Crist, Mr. and Mrs. o. B. French
and Miss Bertha Schott
Evening star., 1914-01-31
DIVIDED INTO SECTIONS.
Red Cross Society Organizes Fou1
Divisions to EXPEDITE Relief.

According to Ernest P. Bicknen. nation
al director Of the Red Cross Society, the
society has been divided into four sec
tions. each with its own head, to act un-
der supervision of the national headquar-
ters in Washington. The division was
authorized. Mr.. Bicknell said. to expedite
relief and rescue parties which. in the
event of emergencies, are sent out by the
society and can now reach any afflicted
community within less than tWent: -four
hours.
Under the new geographical arrange
ment the Atlantic division will be in
charge Of Charles Jenkinson. with head
quarters at Washington: the central di-
vision will have Offices in Chicago under
an officer yet to be selected; the mountain
division will have its headquarters in
Denver, with S. P. Morris in charge, and
the western division in San Francisco
with c. ]. OConnor in charge.
Evening star., 1914-01-31
GEORGETOWN JUNIORS DANCE.
Forty Couples Present at Glass Prom
in Ryan Gymnasium.

More than forty couples were present
at the class prom of the juniors of
Georgetown University. held in Ryan
gymnasium last evening. Patronesses
We're Mrs Carter. Mrs. Dixon. Mrs.
Walsh. Mrs Hamilton, Mrs. Maddox
Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Smith. The com
mittee in charge consisted of John J.
Beatty. Emmett 7. Morrison. Richard NJ
Hamilton, William J. Cullinan and An
drew Il. Phillips. Officers of the class
are: President. Calvin b. Garwood: vice
president. George T. Roe. and secretary
John j. ODay.
The grand march was led by Miss
LIE Baron and John PetritZ. Others pres
ent We're John Conroy, George Repetti
William McNulty. Hugh Golden. James
McNally, William Butler, Edward Met.
Donnelly, Kennedy Hutton. Edward Bar
rett. Howard Laughlin. Roy Waldron
John Mcclure. Michael Donahue Linus
Kelly, Peter Karl. John Carter Jerome
Crowley. William McGrath. William Car
roll, Dudley Morgan. Paul Sweeney, John
Morris and Julian Hartridge
Evening star., 1914-01-31
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

Schooner : c. kimball oysters from
the Potomac beds at the wharf market
scow Bush. from PiscaIaway creek. AT
1nth street wharf with railroad ties for
L. y Clarke * Son; scow Boo Hoo, In
tow from Occoquan. at 10th street wharf
with railroad ties for Clarke & Son
schooners Otis Shepherd and Sterling Sis
ters and power boats Jewell Elsie and
Louise oysters from river and bay beds
at 1Ith street wharf for the market;
schooner John Fisher. at Alexandria with
pulp wood from river point for ship
rnent TO West Virginia: schooner Lewis
Worrel lumber from MattoX creek, at
I2th street wharf
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Memoranda.

Schooner j. ~ Holland is chartered To
load Igmber at Stratford. Va. for this
city: schooner Beulahland is at Potopo-
tank. Va. TO load lumber; schooner Ma
f"stic is at Blackstone Island after oys-
.ers for the market here: barge Clara
Brooks IS chartered To load railroad ties
on the James river for New York ::
schooner Oakland is at a Maryland point
being made ready TO resume service on
the river. schooner Eundlett has sailed
from Norfolk for Reedvi!le. Va. TO load
iiSh fertilizer for a bay point: sloop
Volunteer is due at the port with oysters
from the lower river beds
Evening star., 1914-01-31
DESCRIBES PANAMA CANAL.
Commissioner Harding Tells What
Ditch Means to United States.

The Pauartia Canal was the subject
Of an address by Engineer Commissioner
Harding last night before the Mississippi
Society-
col Harding. who helped build the ca
nal. told large audience Just how hard
il had been to push the waterway through
the isthuus and what the canal means
To the American people.
Following the address of Col. Harding
there was a musical program hy Miss
Lillian Chenowetb and a reading by
Mrs Percy Quinn.
Evening star., 1914-01-31
MRS. WILLETS GETS DIVORCE.
Decree Signed Within Two Weeks
After Filing of Petition.

Mrs. Marie Willets was granted an alb
solute divorce from her husband, Samuel
Willets, millionaire sportsman of Old
Westbury. Long Island. yesterday after
noon by Judge j. Is. r. Thornton of
Fairfax county. Va.
The signing of the decree and the rem
dering of the decision came within two
weeks of the filing of the complaint.
Neither Mr.. nor Mrs Willets was in
court when Judge Thornton gave the de-
ciSinn. The pape-s were sealed by the
order OF the court. and although it is
stated The husband made a Settlemc mt
upon his wife. no Information as to the
amount could he obtained
Evening star., 1914-01-31
CHARGES AGAINST POLICEMAN
0utgrowth of Arrest of Miss Fran
ces DoWner of Vermont Avenue.

Formal charges yesterday were pre-
ferred against Policeman Bosier Castle.
who recently arrested Miss Frances
Downer of Vermont avenue and y street
northwest. as result of trouble over a
dog. Castle is charged with conduct pref
judicial TO the reputation, good order
and discipline OF the police force.
II is alleged that he arrested Miss
Downer without justification and that he
used unnecessary violence toward her
1t is also charged that he made a false
accusation against her. The policeman
was cited to appear before The police
trial board Tuesday morning
Evening star., 1914-01-31
Officers of G. A. R. Post Installed.

Officers of Henry Wilson Post, No. Il,
c. ~ r. elected to serve during the
ensuing year. have been installed, as fol-
lows: Commander. James Adams: senior
Vice commander, II. Benjamin Graham,
iunior vice commander Neil Mcfarland;
uuartermaster. Edwin r. Parks: surgeon.
Arthur Hassett; chaplain, William Tur-
ner; officer of the day. Thomas +. Bull
ger; officer of the guard. John wilson;
patriotic instructor. William ByerS: adJu-
tant Edward Burns.
Evening star., 1914-01-31
Social Service Meeting

Arrangements nave been made by the
social service conference of the arch
deaconry of Washington for a meeting
To be held at O'Clock Tuesday night in
stead of 1880 in the morning. This is
to enable the attendance of those who
have found it impossible TO be present in
the MOI ming. February Il and until fur
ther notice is given the conferences are
to be held at 1880 a M. on the first and
third TUESDAYS of each month.
Evening star., 1914-01-31
Fears Possible Precedent.

IF the action of the House of Repre-
sentatives in investigating the Michigan
strike is to be taken as a precedent it
will mean that the federal government
from this time on will have to act as an
arbitrator IN every petty labor dispute
which arises throughout the country.
The states Will be compelled TO subordi-
nate their right TO adjust conditions
within their own borders, on the tech
involved. and although the facts show
that no such question is involved the
federal government must go into each
state and conduct an Investigation
The situation IN this country today be-
tween capital and labor is sufficiently
delicate TO require diplomacy on the part
of both labor and capital. There are
many unions throughout the cxuntry
which recognize this situation and act
fairly and directly with employ yers of la
Dor. but this cannot be said of the West
ern Federation OF Miners. and its record
and its antecedents must be known 10
every member Of Congress To recognize
the absurd demands OF this body and to
force an investigation by Congress Of a
purely local and state issue is TO give the
lniSChirf-makerS iH the world of labor
greater strength anu greater audacity
l repeat that it is unfortunate that Con-
gress should have acted without care
fully studying the facts, and has es-
tablished d precedent which is decidedly
mischievous.
Ntolets Finest Grown. soc Bunch.
Blackstone. 18th and II SITS. Phi. NJ. 800.
Evening star., 1914-01-31
No Debts Against Estate.

1t is further stated in the petition that
Mrs. Hopkins left no debts due by her.
and that her funeral expenses have been
paid.
Arthur S. Halsey. the administrator ap
pointed by the court. is the husband of
Laura II. HaiSey. one of the petitioners.
Mrs. Hopkins left her property. real
and personal. to her two children. the Pc
titioners, share and share alike.
Evening star., 1914-01-31
Program at Library for Blind.

There will be social evening at the
National Library for the blind. Ira u
street northwest. Wednesday night AT :
o'clock. Refreshments will be served
fhs following Saturday at go O'Clock in
he afternoon Miss Elsie NJ keneast stcr
sill read a group Of short stories,
Evening star., 1914-01-31
Bill to Extend Street.

The extension Of Alhemarie street from
= onsin avenue To :9th street north
scet is provided for in a bill introduces
ht Representative Ioheck of Nehraska
The measure VIII he taken up with ojhe
stre"t extension matters by the Hous,
District committee.
Evening star., 1914-01-31
Departures.

Scoop Enoia. light for the lower Poto-
mae to load oysters back to this city;
schooner Virginia Dare. light for STRAIT
ford Va. 10 load cord wood back 10 this
city. schooner Halle X, light. for a
down--iver point 10 load for the local
market. fiattie Annie. from Alexandria
To- q river point 10 load and return:
schooner Ada Balianger. light. from @th
street wharf for the lower river te load.
Evening star., 1914-01-31
Tugs and Tows.

Tug James o. Carter arrived towing
lighter from occoquan. Va. laden With
-alroad ties; tug Rosaiie arrived with
light scow from Alexandria TO load shells
from sunSen Bryant lighter: tug nd
vance * repo- ted AT the Capes Of the
fhesa peakc seeking vessels boLud 10 Ba!-
tinore. tug T. NJ Key sailed with light
+r for Alexandria. tug southern is re
',orted due here With a toW of "oa Laden
l.argns f-nrn Balfimnre.
Evening star., 1914-01-31
Woman's Equality League to Meet

The Federal Womans Equality League
announces that it will hold meeting at
the New Ebbitt House Tuesday at 2:3o
o'clock in the afternoon. a report on the
pending constitutional amendment for
woman suffrage is to be made
Evening star., 1914-01-31
SOUTH POLAR REGION
DESCRIBED BY MURPHY
Tells Geographic Society of Animal
Life on South Georgia
Island.

Members OF the National Geographic
Society. in one week We're taken from
north polar 10 south polar regions by
Robert Cushman Murphy, curator OF
mammals and birds of the Brooklyn Mu-
scum. who described the recent expedition
under his direction TO South Georgia
Island. 1900 miles east of Cape Horn. in
Masonic Temple yesterday afternoon and
evening. The members of the society
had an excellent opportunity to compare
the two polar extremes. Capt Klein
schmidt. the north polar explorer, having
lectured before them last week.
The expedition to the south was under
the auspices of the Brooklyn Museum
and the American Museum of Natural
History of New York. More than four
months were spent on South Georgia. an
island the size of Long Island, IN the
study of the fauna and flora. The island
is mountainous and ice-covered Mr..
Murphy. with the aid of the stereopticon
described the various animals found
there. the principal one being the sea
elephant. which sometimes exceeds
twenty-one feet in length. AS much as
six or seven barrels oil are frequently
found in one Of the larger bull sea eie-
plants.
Evening star., 1914-01-31
your welfare Demands. TINT Heurich',

BEERS he your choice at all times. No
other American beers compare with Maer-
fulness. doz, 81 - U1ager. Sf.jO- Bot
tie rebate. SOC Postal or Tel w. 1850.
Evening star., 1914-01-31

; Lbs. Cal. Prunes. 25c; :s8 Boxes safety
Matches. 10c: cans Tomatoes. &c: y,
cans Peas. pc: White Beans. SC h.:
Hominy. 2l.c H.: California Lima Beans
SC lb.; lbs. Buckwheat. 25c: Apricots.
16c lb.: lbs. Evap. Peaches. 25c: .
sacks Salt 10c: 3 loaves Bread, 1oc. The
j. T. D. Pyles Stores
Evening star., 1914-01-31

For IreIand's Sake Today. The Sub
terranean City. Thrilling? Yes. Coming
Feb. 9th. Sd part "Kathlvn." Va. Theater.
Evening star., 1914-01-31
Selecting Lord of Harem.

His description of the way in which
the lord of the harern' is chosen by
these animals was particularly interest
ing Every season the males and fe-
males congregate on the beach. The
males start lighting. Two will crawl
awkwardly toward each other. and then
suddenly lurch forward. Their only
weapons are their teeth, and they Will
tear at each others throats until one is
victorious The other drags itself away.
Finally. when the tittest has survived 1he
other bulls take to the water. to seek
some other 5evy of the opposite sex. ana
another contest is waged. The harems
range in size from six to fifty.
Mr. Murphy predicted the whale IN
dustr.- in this region will last but about
six more years. Catches of as high as
sixty whales in one day by one concern
are not iufr.quent he said, and many
of the whales are worth as much as
$50, Some of the companies engaged in
the business have been paying dividends
of from 90 to 1JD per cent The tur seal
industry has been practically exhausted.
he said.
Evening star., 1914-01-31

before buying Lumber and Millwork. We
undersell Tel. Eisinger Bros, 2l03 9TH
Evening star., 1914-01-31
MINING FIRM HEAD HITS
At SECRETARY WILSON
Latter Accused by @. A. Shaw of
Misleading Public as to Calu-
met Strike.

Accusing Secretary of Labor Wilson of
'nlisreprcsentng Ia the public the re-
suit of the Investigation of the Calumet,
Mich. mining strike made by repre-
sentative of the Department of Labor.
Quincy y. Shaw. president of the Calu-
met and Hecla Mining Company. who is
in Washington. criticised the action OF
the federal government in taking part in
the trouble
II do not intend TO comment on Secre-
tary Wilson,, said Mr.. Shaw, but I
submit comparisons between the digest
as given by him TO the press and the re-
port itself as submitted by Investigator
Palmer. This shows the wide divergence
between tthe assumption of Secretary
Wilson and the statements of his own
special investigator on which ne based
these aSSUmutlunS
Evening star., 1914-01-31

Ches. 4 Ohio R'y-Mardi Gras Tickets,
New Orleans and return, s27.75 Feb.
II to D. Consult agents.
Evening star., 1914-01-31
CITY ITEMS.

is baked into every loaf of Weinberg :
Top -Noch' Bread Try loaf-all grocers' :
Evening star., 1914-01-31

Money to loan at and so on real estate.
Frank T. Rawlings Co. lf23 N. Y. ave-
Advertise ment.
Evening star., 1914-01-31

SOfos Baking Powder.
Superior to any other at any price,
20c a pound.
Evening star., 1914-01-31

"ZOe, or a WOman's Heart"
Tomorrow. Apollo Theate-. G34 II ne
Evening star., 1914-01-31

Phone Your Want Ad to The Star,
Main 2440
Evening star., 1914-01-31

Pencil sharpeners, Schmidt. 1921 18th.
Evening star., 1914-01-31

Phone i"ur Want Ad to The star
Main 545G
Evening star., 1914-01-31
LOCAL MENrN.
.MusEME>Ts T5,,,.pr.

riage Market" s;lo m 4"
Belasco-Doris keHe in "Roroanf,e -
SIS pm.
colamb.a-"Tne Y.f of the Lonesome
keith's-High-clfs vaudey5lle. SIS p m.
foli is.Poli Plafers in The World and
pm.
Cosmos-N4 4devilIe and pictures, con
unuous sho/ / 70 1":4" pm
-XudevjIle and pictures, CON
tLnuouS sxw Il To = $50 to lo.3p
1ardenfFeatur" films. noon to II pm.
hzdn Lamps Inst Longest.
tafYu Electric 40, 80 T2th st
Evening star., 1914-01-31
The Right vax to Live

Wo% Baskets !. IL Corning. -" 18th st
Evening star., 1914-01-31

Presidential Chocolates. soc Lib. postpa id
anywhere in L. s Osram's II & Pa. ave
Evening star., 1914-01-31

+ t. take advantage nf every facility
modern means affords. Employ Bakery
, for vour ETsEAb CAKES. ,-tc- MILK
BREAD at - and tor Loaf 4Wrappedl.
Ilamcp;id cakes At 2uc and 25c 10 Just
uhnue the bakery. Main fst7 or postal
iirinlts Bakery. ir1 =
Evening star., 1914-01-31

NioIets. Finest Grown. soc Bunch.
Blackstone. 18th and II sts. Ph. NJ. 31O1
Advert Isement
Evening star., 1914-01-31

kzdn Lamps Lnsf Longest.
afYll Electric 40, ~ I2th st,
Evening star., 1914-01-31
By Pop

JOS B. CALDwELI'S PRIVATE STUDIO.
For music aud dancing: violin. cornet and slide
trombone lessons. Music for receptions. han
ouets dances. etc 4o7 G ST. n Phi NJ 4565.
The Washington times., 1914-12-04
MISTAKE FOR JOHNSON.

Thomas Hume, broker, and formerly a
director in the ball club. is of the opinion
that johnson made a mistake when he
jumped. while l do not know the
real dealings to hold the pitcher, Walter
gained his fame as pitcher here. and
owes the team considerably more than
would be indicated by his action" said
Mr.. Hume.
''Dick'' Connor, Of the office of the
Board of Trade. and captain OF the
Board of Trade baseball team. said: II
don't blame johnson for getting all the
money he can. 1t is simply financial
matter with him. AT the best pitcher
is only good for a limited number OF
years and he is preparing Tor that
day when he will go back. IT he was
jumping his contract with the wash
ington club il would be a different mat
ter. but he is a free lance and privileged
TO sign with the highest bidder. The
future of the Federal League does not
enter into the consideration, as Jonn-
son certainly is assured his contract
SALARY whether school keeps in the out
law organization or not. l believe, how
ever. that his demands Of the Washing
TON club were unreasonable. and it
could do nothing but let him co.
Debt To Washington.
Henry p. Blair president of the Board
of Education. r. ed that sentiment
was not considered by Johnson. Il
think Johnson made a mistake" he
said Il don't believe that he should
have forgotten so soon the place that
gave him his opportunity in baseball.
His treatment here has been the best,
and he has been a popular idol for
several years This popularity was
from Washingtonians. whom he should
have considered before signing with
another club Unless the other venture
is a certain proposition, he made sec
ond mistake ! think a man should
have the right TO better his condition,
but ! also think that ne should think
Of his old connections and what they
did toward his welfare"
w. +. GUIDE, president OF the Chamber
OF Commerce. confessed to being a per-
sonaI admirer OF Walter Johnson. Ex-
cent for patriotism for Washington, he
could not qualify as a fan"
Everybody in the store here, how
over" said Mr.. GUIDE, thinks the club
made a mistake by letting Johnson 90.
They say that the club should have
paid him any salary he sought. rather
than let him slip away"
What the Fans Say
What other prominent Washington
baseball fans have to say about john
sons jump, follows:
Frank j. Hogan-"While l regret that
Johnson has gone, ] support the Wash
ington club in its stand. The directors
The Washington times., 1914-12-04
BROOKS ROLLING IS
FEATURE OF P.E.P.CO.
Has Acquitted Himself Well
in Many Departments of the
Game.

Although the individual averages Of
the Pepco Duckpin League. which have
been compiled I'D to and Including All
rolling done until November 30. show
that r Doerner has the highest mark
the real leader in the league Is II
Brooks. who has taken part in every
game. and who has amassed an aver
age Of 97-9.
Doerner's figures OF 1925 represent
participation in but fifteen games. while
Brooks average comes as the result O,
roilng IN thirty-five games. A. Doerner
nolds the league record for high game
u oeing l3s, and II. Brooks IA the
owner of high set. ST. The greatest
number Of strikes has been Accomplish
ed by Goodhart with a record OF thir-
teen, while II. Brooks again creeps into
the hmelight with a record OF forty
rive spares. Grace's flat game OF 81
Is the best registered today. Official
scorer. r. W. Rowe. has Just compiled
the complete individual averages. They
follow.
The Washington times., 1914-12-04
Navy Baseball Team to
Meet Georgetown Outfit

ANNAPOLIS. Nd. Dec. 4.-The an
nual baseball game between the Army
and Navy next season will be played at
West Point on May %, according TO tine
Nary's baseball schedule for 1915, an
nounced today. that all the other games
will be played at Annapolis as follows
March "a. Wesleyan March -, Univer-
s.tv OF Pennsylvania 4 March 81. Penn
syIvania State. April /, Holy Cross,
April 9, Amherst: April I, Yale April 5,
Cornell April 10, Colgate April u,
West Virginia University. April -.
Tufts April q, Harvard April %, Uni
vcrsity Of North Carolina April -. Uni
vers,ty Of Georgia; April IS, A. and VI.
Of North Carolina May l, Dickinson
MAY {, University Of Pittsburgh May $.
Catholic University Of Washington: May
T. Georgetown May 3, Notre Dame;
May lo. Catholic University OF Washing
ION May %, Georgetown May %. Mt.
81 JosephS.