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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-20
PAINTING A NEW HOUSE.
Woodwork Should Be Given Chance
to Become Seasoned.

Today most lumber Is kiln dried. This
means that seasoning has been artificial
ly forced. The pores of the wood are
open and will soak up moisture. Be-
sides it contains all the salts and acids
OF the wood in concentrated form. which,
If not removed in some way, will prove
detrimental to the durability of the
paint.
for this reason, it is generally thought
ADVISABLE to allow a new building TO
stand for a month or two Imprinted
says writer in Varnish Talks, SO as to
and allow for the closing of the noras
winch have been unnaturally opened.
ihen. after dry spell, which viii re-
move any moisture absorbed by the
wood. Is the ideal time to apply the
printing coat 'iie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-20
INCREASES HOLDINGS.
Isaac T. Mann Buys Fifty-Foot Ad-
ditional Frontage on Mass. Avenue.

Isaac T. Mann has increased his realty
holdings at the southwest corner Of Mas
sachusetts avenue and 21st street north
west by the acquisition of a fifty-foot
lot adjoining the former residence of B
II. Warner, which he purchased several
months ago. This gives him 4 frontage
on Massachusetts avenue of about 1O7
feet.
The property acquired by Mr.. Mann
has a frontage on Dist street of about
nc feet. The depth of the property is IT.
regular and in the rear of the lots there
is a 30-foot alley. 1t is stated the new
owner plans to erect large residence
on the property for his own occupancy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-20

the municipal architect, it will be neces-
sary to excavate about 5000 cubic yards
Of earth before the foundation work can
be started This will include the excava-
tons for the building proper and the
leveling of the grounds which will sur
round the school,
The contract to erect the building has
been let to William Dali of ST. Louis and
William B. Ittner architect, of that city,
prepared the plans for the proposed struc-
ture The erection of the building will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-20
MAY BUILDING OPERATIONS
THE SAME AS LAST YEAR
Reports Received From Seventy Cities Show Decreas
of Five Per Cent in Amount of Permits Issued
During First Five Months of 1914.


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Of
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Bowerman Makes Change.

w D. Rowerman formerly connected
with the office of W. H. Walker & Co
and more recently with the Real Estat.
Trust Company. has associated himself
with Bert T. Amos & Co., real estat.
brokers. where he will devote his time
to the sales department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-20
Apartment Transferred.

The ownership of the Fulford apart
ment house at 251S 18th street northwest
is transferred from John E. Amin to
Ernst Weigle in deed which recently
has been recorded. A nominal consid-
GRAFTON is stated, but the transfer is
made subject to a trust of So, 500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-20

Shannon & Luchs announce that
permit has been issued for the cree
ton of an attractive residence for Ar
thur c. Borden on Ingraham street be-
tween 18th street and Colorado avenue.
Fourteenth Street Terrace. The house
is to occupy ffty-foot lot on the north
side of the street and is to be erected by
10. w. Neidomanski. builder. from plans
by George P Hale. architect. II will be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-20

the seventh residence recently built in
Fourteenth Street Terrace
The house is to be of single and stuc-
co construction and the roof will be of
slate. There will be four rooms on the
| first floor and the same number on the
second floor.
A feature Of the house will be a garage
built under the porch at the front. The
location of the house on a terrace will
permit this arrangement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-20
ElA|SMGHl LONE

COMPAGSIE GENERALE TRANSATLAN1IVoh
Direct Line to Havre-Pars FTance?
Departures from y. Y. every WEDNESDAY ~ an !,
La savoie ...J July / la 1ouraine July -
la Lorraine July s IA Sa WGs :; =
One class cabin I'D & Srd-ciass Passengers Oni!:
niagara ...... July II tRochambesu .. aug.
sIwin-screw steamer IQuadrupiesserew sseHme'
F. o. WEIDMAN. 1919 New York ave-.
WASHINGTON D. c.
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WASHINGTON TO PHILADELPHIA.
ATLANTIC CITY AND NEW YORK.
ERICSSON LINE STEAMERS
ATTRACTIVE WATER ROUTE FROM

BALTIMORE TO PHILADELPHIA.
Through the Chesapeake and Delaware canal
to PHILADELPHIA" Stopping At the great a
fishing ground. Betterton. also Chester. "a
Ry to Baltimore. thence Ericsson line to Phila
Steamers sail daily except Sunday PM Fast
da,- heats daily and Sundays an Tickets 10
Philadelphia on sale at B. and o. and w, p. A
F. Ry ticket offices: als".c sPLlEnT Ticket
Civ Cape May, Asbury Park, Ocean Grove. l4;ig
Branch. Albany. Troy. points north Meals; 'oc-
Write for guide. CLARENCE ShltltER. q. K A.,
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take about 425 working days. it Is esti-
mated
A large portion of the earth being re-
moved from the excavation is being uti-
lized in raising the grade of the park and
playground between Freedmen's Hospital
and w street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-20
Potomac River Landings

AND BALTIMORE.
SEES ers leave 9Th ST. wharf for Ra:tino-. sa1
..1sr points Monday. "Wednesday ali "a ,u1as
I'm: arrive Baltimore second morning asi. f-esvs
Rairiinure, Pier 3, Light ST.. Monday, Wednesday
and saturday. p.w.: arri9 Washington second
morning out. River ereighs prepaid. Passenger
seryice hrst-class. Freight received until S:AJ
JOS p STEVENSON, Aeest.
Maryland. Delaware and Virginia Rwy. O..
Zslephone Main 74s. 9Th st. Wharf
The Ocala evening star., 1914-05-02
WANT DEEP WATER
Miami People Much Interested in
Suit by Government Against.
East Coast Railway

Miami, May speedy adjust
ment of the government railroad
suit for digging channel across
'Biscayne Bay is anticipated by Unit
ed States Attorney H. S. Philips up
on the arrival of the federal court
in Jacksonville following the ses-
sion in Key West.
Miamians have watched with the
greatest interest the progress of the
suit of the government against the
Florida East Coast Railway Com
pany for digging the channef across
Biscayne Bay that is to give Miami
deep water. The railroad contract
ed several years ago to dig the
channel if the government would
dig the cut. The government claims
that its part of the contract has been
completed, while the Florida East
Coast Railway Company has done
nothing.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-05-02
BOTH SIDES
Must BERAVE
FEDERAL INTERFERENCE N COLORADO WILL
NOT Be 4 FARCE
NOT Be A FARCE
SINCE WILSON ASKED COLORADO.
DETEHsHNED CONTROL slTuArsoN-cuArsns
AND STRIKERS Up THEIR GUNs-ssoFe
TROOPS
(United Press to the star)

Washington, May 2-Complete
disarmament, of al lcivilians in the
Colorado coal mine. strike districts
has been ordered by the president.
"A proclamation has been issued by
Secretary Of War Garrison, by the
authority and express direction OF
President Wilson. calling upon ev-
cry person within the strike zone to
turn over arms and ammunition to
the United states army forces in
command of the situation.
This order applies principally to
armed strikers and mine guards. 1t
isn't construed to apply to state
militia. A promise to give receipts
for arms and ammunition was made,
but with only implied pledge for
later return.
"A drastic step was taken by the
president to stop civil war and blood
shed in Colorado. following a con-
ference last night with Secretary
Garrison. when 1t was decided to or
der more troops to Colorado.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-05-02
PEACEFUL AND PROSPEROUS

Aiayday Found Labor Conditions in
the East All to the Merry
New York, May 2.-As May day
is the date that most Of the con-
tracts between employers and union
employees in the east expire, much
significance is attached to opinions
expressed by labor leaders that new
er before have labor conditions been
better than yesterday. They based
their statements they said, on the
fact that there are no labor trou-
'bles of consequence in the east and
that the large army of unemployed a
few weeks ago has been reduced to
minimum by the opening of much
new work
In New York City yesterday was
signalized by an unusually large
number of parades and demonstra-
tions by socialists and their allied
trade unions as international labor
day" These parades found thou
sands of garment workers in line
and eacht ended with park mass
meetings at which the speakers dis
cussed the eight-hour law and de-
manded better working conditions
for factory employees.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-05-02
FORT M'COY'S BIG PICNIC
On May TwENTY.FIRSr

Fort Mccoy, May 2.-At q meet
ing of the Fort Mccoy Democratic
Club, held at this place on April
%, quite a number of the citizens
from the neighboring towns were
present and it was decided to give
the candidates of the coming prf-
mary big picnic at this place on
Thursday, May 81.
The following committee was ap-
pointed to extend invitations and to
urge everyone in their community to
come and bring well filled baskets,
and thereby help entertain the cam
didates and others that come from
a distance:
F. NJ. Harp. Eureka; w. C. Bogue,
Burbank; G. d. Turner, Pine; ID. VI.
Waldron, Bay Lake; J. S. Grantham,
Fort Mccoy.
F. NJ. Pierce. President.
w. s. Priest, Secretary.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-05-02
RESIGNATION OF ROJAs
DictatOr's Most Efficient Minister, is
n Strong Indication Of
Discomfort
Omitted Press to the Starr

Vera Cruz, May Coupled with
stories brought here by American
refugees from Mexico City of
smouldering resentment against Gen.
eral Huerta, is the announcement Of
the resignation of Foreign Minister
Rojas, which is regarded here. as a
further indication of dissatisfaction
In the capital.
Huerta's Neck Stifened
AT the same time stubborn resist
ance on the part of Dictator Huerta
against any efforts to force him to
resign are now expected.
ROjas Wasn't Rabid
Rojas wasn't in entire accord with
his chief, General Huerta, in the lat
ter's refusal to salute the American
! flag at Tampico.
Charge d'Affaires O'Shaughnessy
p2eba ably be in Washington some
- - He sailed today on
Galveston.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-05-02

Manifested by Constitutionalists in
Northern Mexico
Omitted Press to the starr

Fl Paso, May 2.-secretary of
State Bryan will be asked by consti-
tutionalists to rescind the recent or
der recalling Americans from the
territory controlled by the Carranza-
istas. This announcement was made
by Robert v. Pesquiera, diplomatic
agent of the constitutionalists.
PesQniera said: "The fact that
Americans have been warmly vel
coI1ed back to Sonora within the
past forty-eight hours gives assur-
ances that there is only the best of
feeling for Americans in northern
Mexico
The Ocala evening star., 1914-05-02
Of THE
MEN WAS SHORT
NINE INSPECTOR BELIEVES THAT ALL WERE DEAD
N THREE MINUTES
TWENTY-FIVE BODIES TAKEN FROM
RIVER COIAdERIEs-TOTAL HUNDRED
Omitted Press to the Starr

Eccles, w. Va, May BY noon
today thirty-five bodies had been
River Collieries Company. where a
hundred and seventy-two men per-
ished.
The chief mine inspector said he
believed that every man in the mine
was dead three minutes after the ex-
plosion.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-05-02
HIGH HONOR WILL BE PAID
To the Men, Who Fell at Vera Cruz
When their Remains are
Brought Home
Omitted Press to the Starr


Washington, May 2.-The ma
tion's dead in the battle of Vera
Cruz will be signally honored at
New York when the funeral ship
Montana arrives there probably next
Saturday. Services of a national
character will be held. Then there
will be additional services in the ma
tive cities of several of the, dead
bluejackets and marines. Secretary
Daniels has asked the cooperation
of the war department in honoring
the dead men. A mammoth parade
of soldiers and naval forces is plan
ned with public services in New
York city.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-05-02
SWEET MARIE IS IN SOAK
Johndee Juniors Implacable Female
Of-the-Species Enemy, is in
the jug
Omitted Press to the Starr

New York, May 2-"Sweet Marie"
GantZ, who has taken a prominent
John D. Rockefeller, Jr., and re-
peatedly declared she would "Shoot
him down like dog" because of his
refusal to arbitrate the Colorado
mine trouble, has been arrested,
charged with making threats against
Mr. Rockefeller's life.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-05-02
RUIZ TAKES
PLACE Of ROJAS
SWAP Of MEXICAN PRIME MINISTERS IN
MIDDLE Of STREAM
RoJAs DIATORs REGARD RUIZ
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES PROCEEDING
A REMARKABLE RscIERITY.
Omitted to start
UNITED Press to the Starr
washington, May 2.-Oficial news

Washington, May 2.-Oficial news
of the removal of Huerta's foreign
affairs minister, Portillo y Rojas,
reached the Spanish embassy this
afternoon, together with the an
nouncement that Estave Ruiz had
been named to succeed him. Ruiz
was the under secretary. Ruiz's APP
pointment is regarded as satisfac-
tory from mediation standpoint.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-05-02
WILL BE WEDDED
NEXT WEDNESDAY,
Miss Eleanor Wilson will Become
Bride of William G. McAdoo

Washington, May miss Elean-
or Randolph Wilson. youngest
daughter of President and Mrs. Will
son. and William G. McAdoo, secre-
tary of the treasury, will be married
May in the Blue Room of the
White House. As the guest list has
been limited, the White House fam
lily decided not to use the East
Room the scene of the wedding last
November Of Mr.. and Mrs. Francis
B. Sayer.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-05-02
CAMP BURNED
At OAK CREEK
Two Miners Lost Their Lives In Fire
Said to be Of Incendfary
Origin
Omitted Press to the starp

Omitted Press to the Starp
Denver. Colo, May 2.-Ffre is
rasipg in the Oak Creek coal camp.
in northern Colorado. according to-
a message received here.
The dispatch says two men. pre-
sumably mine strikers, were burned
to death.
Strike leaders charge that the ire
is OF incendiary origin. the outgrowth
of the coal strike.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-05-02
HOUR HAND OF A CLOCK
Is Speed Fiend Compared With, the
MediatOrs Between Mexico
and America
UNITED Press to the Starr

Washington, May 2.-That media
tion proposals have so far progress
ed as to assume definite shape was
the statement made in official circles
today. It is understood that diplo-
mats OF the South American powers
are hopeful that they will at last be
able to reconcile differences between
Huerta and the United States, but
so far as General Carranza of the
constitutionalist, forces is concerned, ,
officialdom preserves complete si-
lence.
senior Carranza is Skittish
Carranza has declared the consti-
tutionalists won't stop fighting until
they enter Mexico City.
It is expected the mediators will
make a statement in the near future
outlining exactly what has been
done.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-05-02

FOR SALE CHEAP-Refrigera
original cost $50; newly worked
over; can be seen at the Dodge
Sign Co.'S. shop. 5-1-3td 1t-w
The Ocala evening star., 1914-05-02
TYPEWRITER FOR SALE

A Remington typewriter, No. 10;
visible writing, in perfect condition
in every respect. Apply at Star of
fee. 4-2S-tf
The Ocala evening star., 1914-05-02
SIBERIA IS SAFE
Confusion I'm Signals Caused RepOr,
Of Her Disaster
Omitted Press to the stary

Manila. May 2.-The Pacific mail
steamer Siberia, arrived here at II
O'Clock today. The captain reports
his vessel had an uneventful voy-
age from Nagaski Confusion in sig
mails caused the report that she was
sinking.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-05-02

Baseballs, tennis balls, golf balls
and rubber balls, at The Murray
Company. 5-2-3t
The Ocala evening star., 1914-05-02
senior Carranza is skittish

Do you need filing cabinet? Get
one at The Murray Company. 5-2-3t
The Ocala evening star., 1914-05-02

Omitted Press to the Starr
Marietta, Ca, May 2-Detective
Burns was mobbed here last night
by friends of Mary Phagan. and had
to leave town to save his life.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-05-02
MoBBHD AT MARIETTA

Detective Burns' Life was for Awhile
I'm Danger
The Ocala evening star., 1914-05-02
LUNIBUs LADY

AU4SNDJS LtADl
|ay Mrs. w.
w. NJ. Moses,
pf Phoenix City,
ot and killed
lie taking a re-
pillow. Moses
II of the battle
Iron Tonic, an
strengthening
down from over
Drug store. 27-tf
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-06-17

The people of this State are asked
to-day To believe that score and more
of election officers in one Assembly
district. with nothing to gain through
their crime. with no personal advan-
tage to win by endanger!ng their good
names and their liberty. conspired to-
gether on April I of this year to stuff
the ballot boxes consigned to their
guardianship.
\ citizenship justly proud of the
honesty OF its elections and accus-
toned to being addressed as persons Of
ordinary intelligence are addressed. Is
called upon TO accept in full and salts
factory explanation Of series Of H.
legal nets that threaten the very foun-
dations Of their system of government
theory OF spontaneous, unrewarded
cooperation in the commission Of an
offence that Is repugnant to common
sense. opposed to every teaching OF
experience and puerile to n degree that
would insure its instant rejection by
the infant class in an imbecile asylum.
An electorate to which the word pro-
lection conveys n sinister significance
Is seriously expected to accept the state
ment that large number Of men not
less anxious to keep out OF the criminal
courts than others deliberately endan-
gered their freedom and courted dis
grace without the promise of compen-
sation or the excuse Of coercion.
There may he some residents Of New
York who will smother their disbelief
in this preposterous hypothesis; but
among them will not be numbered any
OF those who make their headquarters
in the Centre street building from
which the District Attorney Of New
York county is directing his campaign
for the Governorship Of New York.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-06-17
rhe SERVANT Of the Nations.

The President continues his great
task of defeating the rnited States
10 the service Of mankind In peace.
war and that intermediate state Of
bnllipaS. 50 10 speak. which lie In
vented for use ut Vera Cruz and other
Mexican neighborhood settlements. In
his speech at Washington On Flag Day
he traced. according To his ideas. the
Historical Significance" Of the Ameri-
can flag in the past. Then he fore
told Its meaning IN the future:
THIS flag OF the future Is meant 20
stand for Just usc Of undsputed national
power No nation Is ever going to doubt
our power 10 assert our rights and we
should lay Il to heart that no nation
shall ever henceforth doubt our purpose
20 put Il 20 the best use to which a great
emblem OF Justice and government can be
put
"Henceforth to stand for sclf-posscssion.
for dignity, for the assertion of right Of
one nation 20 serve the other nations OF
the world--an emblem thnt Will not be
used for self-aggrandlzement. that Is too
great to be debased by scihshness. that
has INDICATED it, right TO be honored by
all the nations OF tho world and feared
by none who do right"
In the future the United States IL
to serve other nations. not itself. 1t
will be feared only by the unrlghteous
nations Are there any others;
"Henceforth' the righteous national
purpose shall not BE- doubted by other
Governments. II Mr.. WILSON took n
census Of believers In the righteous
purpose Of the United States ut pres.
ent. how many of them would ne ind
In Central and South America? There
must he coming n general conviction Of
sin. "A national and International change
Of heart. We wonder II 1t will get here
before the November elections.
We can Ind nothing In the Constitu-
ton dedicating the country to the ser.
vice of mankind or to altr1iism.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-06-17
The Taking of Zac.tccas.

Torreon was hard nut for the Con.
Is likely to hold them Off longer and
cost them dearer. If General VILLA
eau take Zacatecas BY assault the road
10 the capital will lie open before him.
and he can form Junction with Gen
eral OBREGoN's victorious west coa vt
army ut GuadalaJnra. Qucretaro
would have TO be- reduced. but nature
has not done 80 much for II as for
Zacatecas. This old silver mining town
lies In and along ravine guarded by
the mountains known as Grille and
Bufa. There Is hardly level spot
anywhere in Zacatecas. the streets
climbing up and down the sides of the
gorge.
\ determined garrison could keep an
investing force out of the town even
after the hills were storlned or make
II pay heavily in casualties for every
street occupied. General VILLA has Il
fancy for night assaults, but he must
plan them carefully II the Federals
are TO be- driven out Of Zacatecas by
such tactics.
Investment of the town 10y a SUI.
perlor force would be finally successful
I the Constituencies were not pressed
for time. Like all mining towns Znca-
.ecas lives from hand 10 mouth and IL
dependent upon the outlying country
for It's supplies Good drinking water is
scarce on the surface, and IL Il were
not for water drawn w in horscnide
sacks from the low mine levels which
are flooded the town would be unin-
habitable. As 1t Is, n good price Is
asked by carriers for water they sell
about the streets.
When 5000 soldiers. which is the
strength OF General MEDINA BARRoS's
army, are qunrtered upon the civilian
population OF $4,000 and the insur-
gents close in from all sides the water
supply will become almost as grave a
question as the food supply. Zaca-
terns Is not salubrious. Poor water,
persistent cold winds and lack of mod
ern sanitation account for high
death rate. The town could not stand
a long siege. But II General VILLA
succeeds no better than General Ma.
terra in forcing the outer defences by
assault the garrison must be starved
out. Such method OF taking an in
trenched town Is not to the taste Of
General VILLA, nor can the Constitu.
tlonalist cause stand hope very long
deferred. Xncatecas Is stronghold
where President HrERTA hopes to turn
the tide of war.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-06-17
Mr.. McAdOO and the Crops.

Generously sharing public attention
with his esteemed father in.law. Secre-
tary McADoo hastens to announce that
the Treasury Department Is ready AMI
anxious to repeat last years expert
nlent OF buying commercial paper with
Government deposits at various cen
tres In order 10 facilitate the movement
Of the crops. Upward of 5000, OOO, 900
il Is gorgeously limited Is available for
the purpose.
This seems 10 be another manifesto
ton Of the happy finance TO which the
country Is getting accustomed under
the present Administration. Except as
an advertisement of benevolent inten.
lions in the approach TO national
election Mr. McADoo's proclamation OF
proffered assistance to the agricultural
community lacks even the shadow of
excuse.
Bumper crops may be harvested and
there Is hopeful outlook for them. but
mt the moment there Is not the slight
est token Of any prospective emergency
calling for governmental int2rposItion
in the ordinary Processes OF financing
the harvest season. Money Is drug
In the mnrket and credit IL going beg
ging for borrowers. OF cash IN its
various American forms there Is a sur
felt, 80 much so that the surplus of the
baser sorts Of currency is helping 10 ex-
pei the more valuable gold to foreign
lands.
II the Treasury Department wishes
20 accelerate gold exports It is working
in the right direction when under such
conditions as now obtain II intlmates
desire 10 distribute the argess Of
government deposits at selected points
N NOSE fertile areas where the ngri.
cultural vote abounds. SO far AS flnan.
cial observers can al present detect the
consequences OF such action as Secre-
tary McADoo contemplates, the princl-
PAL crop movement which will be as
sisted will be the outward movement
OF the gold crop. some S85, 900 Of