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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-21
BRINGS UP POINT
IN PUBLIC OWNERSHIP
Who Would Be Owner in the Dis.
trict! Mr.. Chase
inquiries.

What would municipal ownership mean
when applied to the public utilities within
the District Of Columbia" asked W. w.
Chase at a meeting Of the Petworth Citi-
zens' Association last night.
Would it mean ownership entirely by
the District government or jointly by the
District and federal governments? Would
the ownership be similar to that Of the
city water works. he inquired.
Mr.. Chase said the people Of the Dis
tric- should investigate just what munich
pal ownership of public utilities will mean
before they express their opinions con-
corning the matter.
IT'S a hard matter to understand what
municipal ownership would mean, when
there is no municipality" he declared.
Endorsement Is Reaf6rmed.
These remarks were made during dis
cussion concerning the service furnished
by the various public utility corporations
On the motion Of E. w. Oyster, the asso-
citation reaffirmed its Endorsement of the
proposition to have municipal ownership
Of such utilities.
1t also voted to urge the Commission
ers to provide semi-weekly collection Of
ashes in Petworth. The movement origi-
mated by the Woodburn and Chillum
Castle Heights Citizens Association to
bring about the extension of the tracks
of the Washington Railway and Electric
Company into the territory north of the
Soldiers Home grounds and the grading
and improvement of New Hampshire ave-
nue. from its present terminus at Buchan-
an street to the District line was in
dorsed. The association voted to urge the
public utilities commission to order i'm
proved service on the Soldiers Home fine.
Leslie E. Cramer and Lewis H. Russell
were elected members of the association.
In the absence Of William N. Cromwell.
president Of the association, Charles, j.
James, vice president, presided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-21

The crew Of the lighthouss tender
Anemnne has another rescue TO ito rec
ord. A coal-laden schooner during q
storm became grounded on bar near
Vineyard Haven. Mass, and the light
house tender. hearing Of the plight OF the
vessel. steamed as near the bar as safety
permitted and launched boat in Q heavy
sea with zero weather prevailing and a
northwest gale blowing. The crew rovod
to the stricken vessel. whose crew had
been driven to the decks when their weasel
filled with water and who were exposed to
the fury Of the storm with the tempera-
ture below zero. and brought them safely
aboard the Anemone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-21

wescott of Camden to be attorney
general Mr.. Wescott placed Gov. VIII
sons name before the Baltimore con.
vention for tho presidential nomina-
ton.
ever occupied the governors chair. re-
linquished his post In the executive
office here at midnight. and left the
stage set for Inauguration OF Mr..
Fielder as governor at noon. Mr.. Tay-
lor. who IL barely thirty years old. was
a railroad brakeman not SO many years
ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-21
Pension for Mrs. Warren and Son.

The Commissioners today approved a
recommendation by the fire department
pension board that pension Of $50 a
month be granted Mrs. Julia H. Warren
widow Of Capt. T. T. Warren, and tina,
her son, who is twelve years of age. be
granted a pension Of IS a month until he
has reached the age of sixteen years
Capt. Warren was appointed member
of the fire department July 8. 1896: was
promoted to lieutenant July 1. 1900. and
promoted to captain July 16, 1905. He
died January /.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-21

poetry until she was more than twenty
hvo years old. She published four vol
umes. Poems by Alice Holmes (1S49).
'Arcadian Leaves" Qs5s). STRAY leaves
(1s66) and Lost Vision" (1SSs). She
used to say that she didn't give her
poems to the world to acquire fame, '-but
just to keep the pot boiling"
On her birthday anniversary she always
put on her best gown and latest knit
shawl and patiently awaited the coming
Of children Of the neighborhood and
small circle Of grown-ups with goodies,
flowers and best wishes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-21
Seeks $4,000 Damages,

Joshua r. Kelly has filed suit against
the Washington Railway and Electric
Company to recover $4,000 damages for
alleged personal injury. Through Attor-
neys e. B. Frey and E. L. Giles. the
plaintiff says he was driving a wagon
January at I'D and P streets, when the
vehicle was struck by street car and
he was thrown to the ground and sus-
tanned serious injury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-21
FIRES OF A DAY.
Damage of $3.50 Highest Resulting
in ANY One Case,

Fire Of unknown origin yesterday after
noon occurred in the house Of L. B.
Baker. 1882 18th street northwest. The
damage amounted to $3.50.
fire occurred in a shed at the tailoring
establishment of Samuel Rod q Co., 1904
18th street northwest Gasoline used for
cleaning clothing ignited and about $50
damage resulted.
A small fire occurred In tho house Of
Mrs. Carroll, 1S41 y street northwest last
night. Only about SO damage resulted.
Children playing with matches yester-
day afternoon started a fire In the house
Of Edward Pryor. 212O Ward alley north
west. Damage amounted to 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-21
FIELDER IS MAUaURATED.
Simple Ceremonies Mark Seating Of
New Jersey Governor.

TRENTON, N. J.. January N-James
F. Fielder was yesterday inausurated Gov.
ernor Of Now Jersey with simple cere-
monies. Mr.. Fielder was acting gov
ernor after Woodrow Wilson became
President Of the United States. and re-
tired from the place last fall to be-
come q candidate for tho full term be-
ginning yesterday.
Among the appointments announced
by Gov. Fielder was that of John w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-21
MISS ALICE A.. HOLMES DEAD.
blind Poetsss Of Jersey City" Was
in Her Esd Year.

NEW YORK, January 21-Miss Alice
A. Holmes. who delighted In the title
Of the blind poetess Of Jersey CITY," 10
dead in her home IN that city in her
year Miss Holmes, who was
a friend and schoolmate Of Miss Fanny
J. Crosby, the blind hymn writer, died
Sunday, but the fact only became gen
orally known yesterday.
Miss Holmes did not begin to write
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-21
Boundary Clearly Indicated.

The boundary lines of a park en-
braeing this territory are clearly indi-
Gated on both sides of the river. On
the Maryland side, the Chesapeake and
Ohio canal or the Conduit road. and on
the Virginia side, the Leesburg turn
pike, which parallels the river at a dis
tance OF about mile would form a
natural boundary down to the Chain
bridge. Between this turnpike and the
river nearly the entire area is native
forest, covering the rugged and semi
mountainous hills that border and over
look the river, intersectcd by gorges
and rav1nes. Within this region, on
both sides of the river, are four or FIVE
thousand acres, there are hardly dozen
families who make it a place of abode
The greater part of 1t is wild and waste
and unoccupied for use or habitation
and is therefore peculiarly available for
the purposes of natural park.
Washington city has no great park.
The parks We have are beautiful But
no one would say that they are Of un-
usual formation In respect to their
physical features they could be dupli-
Gated in either adjoining county, in
Maryland and Virginia. The Potomac
river region, above the city, could not
be duplicated here or elsewhere 1t
mas no counterpart And If this city
Is ever to have truly great park, which
nature seems to have fashioned and de-
signed as il it We're intended for this
purpose. ii must be this region, and can
be 40 other \
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-21

william H Craft has sold the Williams
farm. two miles east Of Preston, Nd. to
John C. Fuchs. The farm contains 1853
acres. The consideration was $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-21

The Rev. George Cooper. seventy-three
wears old, for twenty years pastor Of the
first Baptist Church Of Richmond, Va.
died Monday midnight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-21
LABOR HEADS HEAR
STRIKE PROBE PLEA
Executive Council of A. F. of L. Also
Agrees Upon Program for
Promotion Work.

Charles E. Mahoney. vice president Of
o. Taylor. president Of the Michigan Fed
GRAFTON Of Labor: William Mahon of De-
troit, international president of the Street
Railway Workers. and John H. Walker.
president of the Illinois Federation Of
Labor. appeared yesterday before the ex-
ecutive council Of the American Fedora
ton of Labor and urged support for the
movement for a congressional investiga
ton Of the Michigan copper and the Colo
RADIO coal strike situations.
They also expressed the opinion that
continued financial support should be
given the strikers in both these fields
until the fight is WON
The council reserved its decision. Later
Mr.. Mahoney declared that things look
favorable for a. congressional invesdga-
ton
The executive council heard also repre-
sentatives of other industries, including
textile and garment workers.
Special Committees Work.
The council has agreed upon a pro-
gram to be followed by the special
committee appointed by the federation
to promote Neutrality-suspicious., state
and municipa1-for the advancement of
industrial, vocational and agricultural
education throughout the country. The
program directs thes committee to
study household economics and civics
with a view of recommending remedial
changes.
The Seattle convention directed the
executive council to make a thorough
investigation as to the wages and
hours Of labor and the conditions of
employment including the rights of
employees to collective bargaining and
the protecting Of their labor through
organization in such countries as have
already adopted and are now operating
their street and electric railways I'M
der municipal ownership, the execu-
tive council to make investigation and
ecommendati thereon.
Secretary Morrison's Report.
The report submitted by Secretary
Morrison for the three months of the
fiscal year, October, November and
December. 1913. showed an average
gain in membership for the three
months in affiliated organizations of
174,139 over the corresponding three
months Of 1912 and an average gain in
membership December. 1913, over De-
cember, 1912. of 1S4,460. In 1912, per
capita tax was paid upon membership
of 1,930,231. In December. 1913. upon
2,114.2s1. Forty-eight charters were
issued during the months of October,
November and December, 1918. as fol-
lows: City central bodies, eight; local
trade unions, thirty-two; federal labor
unions, eight.
LEGISLATION in which labor is spe-
cially interested was discussed at
length, particularly the amendment to
the Sherman antitrust law. the Bacon
Bartlett bill to regulate and limit the
issuance of injunctions. the seamens
bill and child labor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-21
Unselfish Motive Shown.

There IS one great benefit that re-
suits from private and philanthropic
aid in support of such a movement; IT
demonstrates the purely unselfsh mo-
i've that prompts 1t. No private pc
cunfary aid ought to be necessary in
support OF measure for a park here on
The Potomac. in connection with and
as a feature of the great developments
that are being planned by the govern
ment But there is opportunity. for
effective cooperation on the part o.
citizens, with the government
In the highest form of civilizatio
there must be a uniting of the idea
and the practical in all great achieve
inents. If this city is to be developed
according to the oft expressed wish and
purpose to make il the most beautiful
of capitals, II should be by uniting
what Is found here that Is beautiful In
nature with all that is true and great
IN art"
Edgar Rogers. Justice Barnard, John B.
Saul. NJ. L Weller. Miss Alice James of
Memphis. Allen c. Clark. Mrs. Cora Ba-
con Foster, Judge Charles S. Bundy
William A. De Caindry and DR.. James
Dudley Morgan discussed the project as
outlined by Mr.. Casselman.
Ofhcers were elected during the evening
as follows: President. DR.. James Dudley
Morgan; first vice president. Justice Job
Barnard: second vice president, Allen G.
Clark; recording secretary, Mrs. Mary
stevens Beail. corresponding secretary.
". ]. Weller: curator, James Franklin
Hood. chronicler, Mrs. William kearny
Carr: treasurer, William Henry Dennis;
manassEs: John B: Larner. Hugh T. Tag
CART WNheimue B. Bryan, William vtn
Nsndt Cox. Louis p. Shoemaker. John Joy
G6snn. Mrs. Charles w. Richardson and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-21
More Than Engineering Problem.

If there were no questions to be con-
.idered in connection with this subject
except those of engineering the people
of this city could be Indifferent TO
choice between different plans. But the
subject is broader and embraces more
than a question of engineering.
1T has a necessary and obvious reia-
ton to the subject of park extension
for the Capitol This is conceded. or
posed lake will enhance the beauty OF
The river scenery-an argument con-
corning which opinions may diner. This
plan for an immense artlhcial lake
must necessarily challenge public at
tention. and ought to elicit from the
people of this city their views ana
wishes concerning 1t.
'The District of Columbia must bear
half of the expense, and it's citizens
should be heard and should aid in seek
ing the best plan for the work pro-
posed. Expressing only the views OF
an individual / doubt that the plan
mentioned, for a great artificial like.
to the argument that the lake will en-
nance the beauty of the river scenery,
it may be said that there is no need
to beautify the river scenery above this
city. There are objections that ought
to be considered. A lake and dam. as
proposed. might become menace to
the city. A public enemy could de-
stroy the dam and bring disaster to
the city. Finally, lake and dam. as
proposed. are not at all necessary to
accomplish the purpose in view. The
plan mentioned is only one Of several
plans prepared by able and competent
engineers. and it is not denied that
accomplish the same purpose without
the proposed lake and dam
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-21
Amos B. Casse!man Outlines
Project Before Columbia
Historical Society.
FROM THE GREAT FALLS
SOUTH TO FOUR-MILE RUN
Would Embrace Twenty Miles Of
Some of Nations Most Beau
tiful Scenery.

In any comprehensive plan for park
extension for Washington 1t is essential
to include the Virginia bank Of the Po-
tomac Immediately opposite the city,
Amos B. Casselman declared in a paper
read before meeting Of the Columbia
Historical Society at the Shoreham Hotel
last night He a so took up plans for the
treatment of the Potomac river and val
Law toward Great Falls, and made plea
for a great government park embracing
thousand of acres in that territory.
In his plan Mr.. Casselman advocates
a park about twenty miles in length. en-
bracins both banks of the Potomac.
from the government dam above Great
Falls to the mouth Of Four-mile run.
Referring directly to the Virginia bank
of the Potomac opposite the city. Mr..
Casselman dec AIRED the parking system
of the capital will be Incomplete until
.sThe reasons for this he continued.
are obvious. With Fort Myer and Ar
ltngton on that side OF the river, oppo-
site and Joined by the proposed Memorial
bridge to Potomac Park. with the Lin
coin memorial, near the approach to the
bridge on this side, the government
ought not to permit any part OF the
river front on the opposite side 10 pc
come permanently marred or de1aceo oy
AA'>
be assumed that ultimately the govern
nent will acquire and set apart the river
front on that side, and include 1t In the
parking system Of the capital reclaim
ing the marshes and identifying the
riverside as has been done on this SIDE
of the river
Mr.. Casselman then took up several OF
the plans relating to the treatment OF
the upper Potomac valley
1.-The engineer officers of the govern
nent. by whom several different plans
nave been recommended or submitted at
Inherent times" he said. do not agree
in the plans recommended by them. The
most recent plan, made pubic only q
few months ago and embodied In a Dill
that has just been introduced In the Sen
ate, provides for dam at the Little
Falls. just above Chain bridge. to be 10
feet high, and that will create lake
filling the river basin distance OF nine
or ten miles and nearly to the Great
Falls. This plan will require the govern
naent to acquire about 1900 acres OF land
10 be submerged in the proposed lake
and the removal or relocation Of the ca
nal and railroad tracks above the city.
which would also be submerged IN their
present location.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-21

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-21

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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-06-19
THE TRIBUNE SECURES RESULTS.

Last Friday The Tribune made formal demand on
the Democratic leaders in Idaho that 1.-THE vacancy at the
Boise land Office be filled Ere the setting of the sun oil
that day President Wilson had nominated for the position
DR.. Frank 5. Heer of Silver City When we formulated
the demand we did not expect get such quick results
We admit this freely that the reader may know that
are modest OF will say that Dr. Heer would
have been nominated Friday though The Tribune had
remained as silent tomb. There cynical men and
women who just won't award full credit
DR.. Heer is well known in this section of Idaho He
is personal friend of Dr. Farrer Mr. Fred Crete
and other members of the Silver City colony located in
this city He at time superintendent of schools
at DeLamar afterwards probate Judge Owyhee county
He is splenddly equipped for position of regis
ter of the land office both by education and experience
AS probate judge OF Owyhee county he has had occasion
to famaliarze himself with the land and land Office
procedure In addition this training he is brilliantly
educated man along other lines DR.. Farrer naively re-
marks that he is also hrewd successful politician In
view of the fact that he is safely slowed away in the
United States land Office for four years at least the re-
mark of DR. Farrer may be admitted to be true.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-06-19
THE CAUSE OF BUSINESS DEPRESSION.

The present business depression from which the coun-
try suffering is merely psychological so we are in
formed by President Wilson. 1t makes little difference
to the who has tailed whether his failure was caused
by a state OF mind actual condition Even though
the cause is merely psychological there be some
for the public of mind There no longer
any question that the depression exists According
Dunn Review during the first FIVE months of 1914 there
were 1916 business failures with liabilities aggregaing
$5l4ool2S During the first FIVE months OF 1913 there
were 1908 failures with liabilities aggregang $4
These figures reliable and they spell business depres
sion
The depression is caused by the increase imports
and the decrease in by the uncertainty future
legislation to be enacted by ignorance the operation
of legislation already enacted; by general lack con-
hdence in the craftsmanship of President Wilson and the
Democratic congress During the past six months our
exports 4O000O0 less than for same period of
1913. At the time imports increased $13OO0OO0
the same period of 1918 The change in trade may
be merely psychological but the American farmer manu-
facturer and laborer is relieved thereby President
Wilson argues to this effect: after years trial the Am
ercan people still have confidence in and my poll
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-06-19
THE JUDICIARY OUT OF POLITICS.

The people of Idaho clearly intend that the judiciary
of the state be divorced from politics the law enacted
the last session Of the legislature expresses their sentiment
In line with this expression OF the people the leading
members of the Caldwell bar have taken steps
plish this purpose They have endorsed Judge Ed L.
Bryan and in all likelihood he will be the only candidate
for district judge in the Seventh Judicial district
Judge Bryan has given such general satisfaction to
the members Of the bar and the public generally that
is altogether fitting that this tribute be paid him. He has
handled the work Of his with promptness and dis
patch His decisions generally upheld by the
court OF the Personally he is the popular
in the district
As expressing the sentiment of the people OF Canyon
county take the following extract from editorial
which appeared a issue of the Emmett Index:
For the first time in the history of this state
candidates for judicial positions will be placed on a
non-partisan ticke--that is candidate for either
supreme district bench will have his name appear
on the ticket under party heading emblem
The Index believes that Republicans should
ignore party lines and make nomination for Judge
OF the Seventh Judicial district. Of course party
prevent any candidate from entering the race if
Republicans have in their power discourage such
action by declaration of Endorsement OF Judge
Bryan Mr. Bryan has been on the bench for sue
cessve terms. His ability and fairness recognized
throughout the district. His value his constituents
will increase with continued service In view of these
facts It would be mighty fine thing for the Republi
cans OF Canyon county to record in favor of the
strict observance and of the law and make the
Office non-partisan in deed well in law"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-06-19
SPECIFIC PLEDGES WILL BE DEMANDED.

The candidate is abroad in the land. He comes with
promises OF busness-ike administration rigid econ
omy and faithful performance of duty" These promises
nave done duty for many past but inclined
TO think that the voter this will specific
pledges. He will want to know, when where and how
these promises to be carried The candidate for
county commissioner will be called on to state wherein he
proposes to economic and it will be the same thing all
down the line.
The Tribune would respectfully suggest that candidate
Tor particular office make study of that Office in
order that he tell wherein the position may be filled
more economically This careful study of the Office be-
lore election will be of nestimabe benefit him in
case he is elected 1t will do him harm in case he fails
OF election He may depend upon that glitterng gen.
eraties will not this year The question is real
vital issue at the time We convinced that the
man who can point out the particular economies he will
practise if elected, is the who will be elected
This suggestion which is winner is given to the
candidates OF all parties We that they will all pro
fit by advise