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The Washington times., 1914-06-24
JULY 4 HORSE SHOW
TO Be BIG FEATURE
Many Entries Received From
Fort Myer-More Funds
Needed for Expenses.

Rapid progress is being made by the
committee in charge of the arrange
ments for the tournament and horse
show. which will form one of the at
tractiye features of the Independence
Day celebration. NJ. c. Hazen. chair
man, announced today that a large
entry list has been received from Fort
Myer. Officers and enlisted men, he
said, are showing a decided interest in
The various events. several of which
WIN be confined to the troopers.
The cavalry drill will be led by Lieut.
II. w. Baird, of the Fifth Cavalry.
Chairman. Hazen today appointed as
Judges Of the horse show events Col
Henry T. Allen. Lieut. H. W. Baird.
John DeaIe, and Floyd E. Davis. Music
will be furnished by the Fifth Cavalry
Band.
The tournament and horse show will
be held in Rock Creek Park, near the
Brightwood reservoir, in connection
with the community picnic ADMISSION
Major c. Fred Cook. of the District
National Guard today informed COM
missioner Newman that he has oeen
authorized by Gen. George H Harries
70 offer a national salute OF twenty-ohe
q
THE grounds and the Monument
Grounds the scene of the moving pic
ture display and the fireworks eNni-
bition, will be decorated with Ameri-
can flags. Garrison hags, tnlrty-ssA
nv twenty feet, will decorate the SIDES
~ the Monument. Flags will be sus-
pended also from the WINDOWS
Arrangements were made by Joseph
Strasburger, of the flag committee
with the Quartermaster's depart
nent. of the War Department To-Day
for the loan of the flags
needed by the citizens committee. in
charge Of the Fourth of July. TO in
sure the success of the celebratlon
No admission fees will be charged 10
ny of the events, and the committee
dependent upon voluntary contriou-
tons for funds
Commissioner Newman, chairman OF
the general committee, announced to-
lay the appointment Of Charles j.
Bell and W. B. Hibbs. as honorary
G hartman and honorary vice president
nf a committee of 100 prominent ctti-
ems. who will be asked to raise $1,000
toward the fund. Mr.. Bell and Mr..
Iibbs already have turned in sub
Scriptions amounting to over $500.
Small contributions of 25 cents, 90
-ents. and 81 are more desired by the
-ommittee than large individual sub
scriptions. All that is needed, 1t is de-
clared, is a small measure of cooper
a ton on the part Of Washingtons
thousands Of patriotic citizens. to in |
=ure the success of the celebration De
yond doubt Contributions should be |
! ddressed to Edmund s. Wolfe, treas |
1rer of the citizens committee in |
,harge of the Fourth of July. District |
National Bank, or to the committees
d leadQuarters. room sos, District build
Ing.
The Washington times., 1914-06-24
GROCER HOST MAKE
MERRY At OUTING
Retail Association Holds Annual
Event Today at Marshall
Hall.

The peck measure has been laid aside
today and the sugar scoop rests idly in
the barrel while the members of the
Retail Grocers' Protective Association
hold their twelfth annual outing at Mar
shall Hall.
The steamer Charles Manchester had
been chartered to carry the pleasure
seekers to the down-rvsr resort and 1t
left with its first cargo of picnickers at
IG o'clock this morning. Another trip
was made at 2:3O and others will start
at $50 o'clock.
All grocery stores controlled by men,
bers of the association closed at !
o'clock this afternoon, so that proprie-
tors. clerks, cashiers. and delivery boys
might dance the festive mixiNe in the
big pavilion or splash about In the Po-
tomac off the Marshall Hall bathing
beach. An athletic program included
races for boys and girls under fifteen
years of ago, candle race, shoe racel
ladies' race and age limit races for
men.
The officers of the association who had
charge of the outing program are: j.
II. Goodrich, president; q. E. Bohsp-
non. and c. V. Sparrow, vice president;
A. G. Schmidt. treasurer; Perry p. Pat
rick. secretary, and Charles F. Diggs,
attorney.
The Washington times., 1914-06-24
q. Fitch and Jane Addams
To Speak Here Saturday

Considerable interest has been aroused
among those interested in woman suf-
frage and other, by the announcement
that George Fitch, the humorist, and
Jane Adams, one OF the foremost
woman workers in the country, are to
speak at the Raleigh Hotel Saturday
evening. under the auspices of the
Washington Woman Suffrage Council.
Fitch was the author of the anony-
NOUS How II Feels to Be the Husband
of Suffragette, by One"
Miss Adams is to speak on Women
and Public Policy"
The Washington times., 1914-06-24
Four Catholic Societies
Are Merged Into One

The Federation Of the Third Sunday
Brigade. a Catholic organization, with
the Washington Truth Society, the
Aloysius Club, and the Holy Name So
ciety, of the District, which will be
known as The Holy Name Society, be-
comes effective Sunday. according
to announcement made today by the
Rev. Eugene De L. Mcdonnell, rec
tor of ST. Aloysius Church.
The Third Sunday Brigade. consisting
of 2.400 men In the District, will be
known as the Holy Name Third Sunday
Brigads of St. Aloysius Church. The
federation Of the four societies was
brought about by the Rev. Mcdonnell.
The Washington times., 1914-06-24
Goat Carries Neophyte
Through Lodge Window

LEXINGTON. June 2i-Athough
jokes about riding the goat at lodge
limitations have been prevalent since
the time of Noah. or some such time:
never was a goat more realistically
ridden than at an initiation conducted
by the Owls on the third floor uf the
Lexington Opera House. when one of
the can-eating animals plunged out of
a window carrying a candidate on his
back.
Luckily for George O'Leary, he and
the goat hit the fire-escape and es-
capped serious injury.
The Washington times., 1914-06-24
Missouri Women Will
Petition for Suffrage

ST. LOUIS. June 24.-Petitions for
the submission to the voters Of a
constitutional amendment enfranch-
Using women will be filed with the
secretary of state next Saturday. 1t
is announced at equal suffrage head
quarters. The petitions have been
signed by 5000 persons.
The Washington times., 1914-06-24

January 1. 1911. 125 murders have oc-
Cured within the little region inside of
Little Italy" OF which Death Corner"
Is the center.
According to the police. De Maria had
secured evidence in the murder of
Isaac Levin, a produce dealer in Chi
cago Heights, III.
The Washington times., 1914-06-24
Heals BABY'S
ITCHING SKIN

ResinoI q Safe, Speedy Treatment for
Rashes, Ecsemas and ChannEs.
Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap
are absolutely free from anything
harsh or harmful and can therefore
be used with confidence in the treat
ment Of babies skin troubles
eczema. teething rash. chafngs, etc.
They stop itching instantly and
speedily heal even severe and stub
born eruptions. Doctors have pre-
scribed Resinol for the past 10 years.
Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment
clear away pimples, blackheads and
dandruff, and are most valuable for
sores. burns. boils. piles, etc. Every
druggist sells them. For trial free,
write to Dept 19-R, ResinoL, Balti-
more. Md. Beware of worthless "imi-
The evening world., 1914-03-23
ideal OFFICE BOY"
STOLE STORES STOCK
Youngsler Admits Theft After Being
Captured With Three Dozen
IIarmOniras.

Cornelius Joseph kavanngh Of No.
sixteen years old. but admits that he
could have carried away the entire
stock OF Charles n. Ditson & Go. Of
No. 4 East Thirty fourth street, where
caught In the act OF stealing "A case
containing three dozen harmonicas.
Cornelius was tho Ideal office boy"
according to officers OF the Ditson
missed hundreds Of dollars worth Of
musical Instruments they did not
suspect Cornelius.
When he was arrested, after being
caught with the harmonicas in his
possession. he broke down and con-
fessed that he had stolen about $500
worth of goods since he went to work
for the nrm eight months ago.
Most Of the stolen articles were
pawncd and many have been recOy-
cred. when Cornelius was arraigned
before Justices Hermann, Xcller md
O'kc.f' TO-DAY ~ Special sessions he
smiled AZ the Court ana admitted his
guilt "l.ut, II you Civ" me- another
chance | won't DO II again." he said
II should say YOU won't" exclaimed
Justice O'kccf". ITS a wonder the
firm " still in business. We VIII give
YOU tho chance to think over your
work OF the past eight months by
scndins you 10 the House ~ Refuge" :"
The evening world., 1914-03-23
Drink MORE WATER
F KIDNEYS bother
Eat less meat and take Salts
for Backache or Bladder
trouble.

Uric acid In meat sxcitss the kidssys;
they become overworked. get sluggish.
ache. and feel like lunps of lsad. The
urine becomes cloudy; the bladder 10 I'M
tated. and you may be Obliged 70 seek r.
Lief two or three times during the nighS.
When the kidneys clog you must kslp
them flush of the body's urinous wasts
or you'll be = real sick person shortly.
Al first you feel dull misery In the lid
ney region. you suffer from bsckaehe.
sick headache. dissiness. stomach gets
sour. tongue coated and you feel r6su.
matte twingcs when the weather h had.
Eat less meat. drink lots Of watss:
also get from any pharmacist four ounces
oi Jsd Salts. take . tshespooaeul
in q slss. Of water befcFe bFealfses
for u few days and your kidneys will
then act fine. This famous salts 10 made
from the acid Of grapes and lemon juice.
combined with lithia. and has been used
for generations to clean clogged kidneys
and stimulate them to normal sctivity.
also to ncutralize the acids in urine. 90
it no longer is q source Of irritation.
thus ending bladder weakness.
Jad salts is inexpensive, cannot In
jurc; makes q delightful eifervesceut
lithia water drink which everyone should
take now aud then to keep the kidneys
clean and active. Druggists here cay
they sell lots Of Jad Salts TO folks who
believe in overcoming kidney trouble
while it is only trouble.
The evening world., 1914-03-23
Mr.. BRE|TUNG ADMITS
HIS DAUGHTER MARRIED
MAX KLE|ST, GARDENER
Girl Living at Home, Where
She Desires to Stay, and
That's All.

The mysterious and much dcnind
marriage OF Miss Juliet Breitung,
daughter Of Edward N. Brcitung. tho
banker. Of No. II Pine street, was ad.
mitted this afternoon by the father.
After n consultation with his attor-
neys. Marvin. Hooker A. Roosevelt.
shortly after his arrival from Chicago
on the Twentieth Century Limited.
Mr.. Brcitung issued . statement con-
cerning tho wedding Of his daughter to
Max Frederick Klicst. a gardner for
mcrly employed on the Farrell estate,
adjoining that OF the Breitungs at Mar
quettc. Mich.
Il am advised" Mr.. Breitung said.
that on Nov. %. 1919, at Grace
Church. in Now York City. my daush-
ter. Miss Juliet Breitung. went
through q marriage ceremony a. ap-
pears on the record Of tho church. and
Immediately thereafter returned to her
homo at the 81. Rtkis Hotel. where she
has incs lived and where she desires
to continue TO live"
Asked II nc proposed TO take steps
toward the annulmcnt Of the mar
riase or II his daughter planned d.
vorce proceedings. the father declared
such matters wero entirely persanal
and would not be discussed for the
public. He was also asked why the
BreitunR family insistenly denied the
last week. but he declared he had
nothing to say other than from the
beginning the affair was considered
entirely personal.
Although II has been denied, Il ID
understood that kleist In now work
Ing IN mine In Arizona In which
Mrs. BreitunR In Interested.
The evening world., 1914-03-23
Anthony Fiala, Member of
Brazilian Expedition, Fails
to Send Details.
ALL BELIEVED SAFE.
Had Planned to Explore Rio
Duivata, Which Was Hith-
erto Untravelled.

Although no word has been re-
cstved from Col. Theodore Roosevelt
Of the accident which befell his party
In the unexplored wiids Of Brazil. no
fear II felt by his family or friends
for his safety.
Frank NJ. Chapman. curator OF
birds Of the Museum OF Natural His
tory. made the encouraging statement
to-day that whatever Of equipment
and specimens may have been los. In
the accident must have composed n
very small part Of the collection made
since the party entered Brazil. lie
said that the explorers had split into
two parties on Feb. 81. and the party
headed by tho Colonel left most of its
baggage behind while 1t essayed a
journey down the Rio Duivata. or
River OF Doubt"
Mr. Chapman received a message
ON March 10 from Leo F.. Miller. one
@Df the museum men with the party.
The message had been greatly de-
layed In transit. was dated Feb
% and told OF the division OF the
party at Cuyaba. Miller cabled that
his party expected TO reach Gy ParI
ana on March I. while Col. Roosevelt
and his force followed the Rio Dull
vata.
MAY eG SEVERAL DAYS BEFORE
DEFINITE NEWS COMES.
Mr.. Chapman said that a study Of
the map had persuaded him that the
Rio Duivata emptied into the Rio
Topas Jos. about which little Is
known. since II Is practically unnsv-
igabls and has been neglected by
traders.
Except for the message printed in
to.day's Times from Anthony Flaia.
Il member Of the Coloners party, Mr..
Chapman's II tho last news from the
explorers. Fiala's message was brief
and rsad:
"oantarsu, 0razii (via Psrna mbueo,
q. Vincent and the Axorss), March
2.-Ws have lest everything In the
rapids. TsIsphens my wife Of my
safety"
Mr.. Fiala, who lives at No. 14s
Eighty-third street. Bay Ridge, has
won fame a. an arctic explorer, and
before he left with the Roosevelt
expedition he promised that II any
thing happened to Col. Roosevelt, he
would cable full particulars I'm.
nsdiately. His failure to mention
the Colonel Ii taken to mean that he
and the rest of the party are all right.
The evening world., 1914-03-23
climbs LIKE MONKEY
TO HOLE IN WALL AND
ESCAPES FROM COURT
Prisoner Gets Out by Ventila-
tor 20 Feet Above Floor
at Jefferson Market.

Following one Of the most daring
escapes ever made from the Jefferson
Market Police Court. Magistrate Ap-
pleton. who is sitting there, said to-
day that absolutely no blame was 10
be attached to II. and that he would
testify In behalf Of Policeman Henry
Freeman. who was In charge OF the
man who got away.
John Martin, said to be q leader Of
the "Hcii's Kitchen gang" charged
with robbing n sailor OF $3.50. was
tho prisoner. He made his get away
by climbing. monkey-iike. to a venti-
lator twenty feet above the floor.
thence going to the roof OF the police
court building. and finally down 70 tho
main floor OF old Jefferson Market.
II all was done In four minutes.
While waiting TO be- arraigned. Mar
tin stepped into "A small room adjoin-
Ing tho court. lie used a bucket to
climb up TO a shelf. put tho bucket
on the shelf, and lcapcd from II up to
small ventilator. Tearing away an
Iron grating which covered tho venti-
lator. he 'chinncd" himself and
crawlcd through the aperture.
After ho had reached the roof 1t was
an easy matter to get to tho street.
In crawling through tho aperture,
however. he injured himself and loft
a trial Of blood all the way to the
street.
The evening world., 1914-03-23
PROTESTS Of HEIGHTS
RESIDENTS TO Be IGNORED
Magistrates, Like Mayor, See Ma
Objection to Police Court
Near School.

Despite tho protest OF residents Of
tho Washington Heights section
against locating the new Magistrates
Court opposite a public school. II was
said to-day at tho ONCE OF Chief
Magistrate McAdoo that tho Sinking
Fund Commission would undoubtedly
choose tho site ut tho corner OF Ono
Hundred and Fifty-seventh street and
st. Nicholas avenue. Chief Ma gtstrate
McAdoo and the Board Of Magistrates
are In favor OF this location because
they will he able to get an old public
library building on that corner at n
much lower rental than they would
be able to rent any other desirable
site.
''The people OF this section Of tho
city," said Edmond A. Townley. who
In one Of the leaders In tho fight
against the court site. "are unani-
mously opposed to placing a court
where children on their way to and
from school will be forced to SEQ GRIM
inals of all kinds boing carted back
"A d forth. One needs but TO stop and
think to see that there are innumer-
able reasons why police court
should not be placed near n school"
When the matter came up nj the
meeting 'of the Sinking Fund Com
mission last week Mayor Mitchell said
he didn't see that any harm would
come of tn" proximity OF tho court
house to the school. The matter Will
be- settled at Wednesdays meeting OF
the Sinking Fund Commission.
The evening world., 1914-03-23
CLUB WIElOER SOUGHT
IN STRANGE SHOOTING.
Stranger Beat Down Door and
Wounded Party Guest-Woman
Held as Witness.

Although a dozen or more persons
were present when Louis Romeo was
shot In the home OF Charles Rich In
tho tenement at No. 1913 Columbia
street. Brooklyn. last night. the po-
lice have been unable to find the man
who used the revolver because those
who knew will not tell and Romeo
refuses to make any accusations. He
in Ia u critical condition at tho Ions
Island College Hospital.
Bring me tho right man." no told
Detective Ferguson, "and III Identify
him"
Ferguson b ought In five men to-
day. Romeo knew them all and
called them by name. but said none
OF them was his assailant. The de-
tectives have not been able to deter
mine the cause OF tho shooting.
1t appears that Rich and II woman
named Margaret Smith, who had
been living in his fiat since last
Thursday. gave party last night,
As midnight approached 4 man left
a grocery store across from No. 333
Columbia street. armed with u club
He went to the door OF Rich's hat,
beat his way in with the club and
soon five shots were heard.
When the police reached the scene
Romeo. lying helpless on the floor,
with an empty revolver beside him,
was the only occupant OF the Rich
apartment, The Smith girl was
caught several hours later hiding on
the roof of IA tenement at Dean street
and Boerum place. and was held IN
Adams Street Police Court. She said
she did not see the shooting. but saw
man with gun. Rich is being
sought as "A material witness.
The evening world., 1914-03-23
KENNEDY ANSWERS CHARGES
Chief Inspector of Fire Prryention
Bnr~Ru Goes 20 Trial.

John j. Kennedy. IA civilian employee
OF the Fire Department, with the rank
Of chief Inspector of tn" Bureau Of
Fire Prevention, WAS put on trial this
morning before Commissioner Adamson
on twelve specifications which sum W
a general charge Of incompetency Ken
nedy has he'd mis- post since May. 1872.
soon after the bureau was established,
and draws N.DO IA year.
lie IL IA Spanish war veteran, having
been captain OF Company G., Sixty
ninth New York, In cuba and In the
Philippines. and he has the Spanish war
Veterans behind him nov In his hght
TO retain his post
Outside Of court this morning Ken
ncdy ssid that b" had hcop asked 10
resign recently and mad refused to do
so, whereupon the charges against him
we're formulated.
The evening world., 1914-03-23
SAY SALESMAN LED
4, AUTO Thieves GANG
Another Arrest Made in Police Cru.
SADIE Against Motor
- Robbers.

Detectives Hyams. Hughes and
Finan arraigned Joseph Meacle. who
says he IL a salesman OF No. 30 Ham
ilton place. before Magistrate Simms
ir the West Side police court to-day.
charging that Meacle has been one
Of the most important members of
the gang Of automobile thieves which
the detectives have been striving to
break up ever since last January.
Hughes charged Mearie with the
specific theft of $4,000 automobile
belonging 10 JOnn c. Agnew OF Pat
erson, n. j., which was stolen Sept. s
aud afterward sold To j. II. Lamb, a
real estate dealer OF No. 81 Reid ave-
uue. Brooklyn.
According to the police. a chauffeur
who was arrested on Jan. - con-
tossed that he had stolen this car and
turned II over to three men, among
them Meacle. rhe other two are
aws!ting trial.
The evening world., 1914-03-23

Of the gowns Of Grand street,
fashioned by these little sisters
OF the rich. into the plate. glass,
mahogany-front shops Of this
famous street In Paris, the Amer.
lean seeker Of creations abroad
would unknowingiy continue her
gasps Of "oh, what . stun nsr,"
"how fetching" "What wendsr.
ful combinations" "fiow bsauti.
fully embroidered" "Whst grace.
ful iinss."
For. DO 1t known. "a prophet is not
without honor save in his own coun.
try" and these east side forecasters
OF future fashions live, move and
have their modish being within their
particular precinct-the most thickly
populated section Of the world.
WEARS FIFTH AVENUE GOWN AT
COST OF %.
How In II done? There In no sscret
about II. at least among these xirls.
and when bevy Of them discussed
the question with me 1t was quite
simple.
There was the beautiful blonde de-
singer Of lower Twenty fourth street,
who wore that pretty lowered dress
with the purplish unge. beautifully
draped with the daintiest white lace
bodice, who confded to me that the
whole thing copied from Q Paris
model cost her exactly 20. the same
style now appearing In one OF the
Fifth avenue shops supplied by the
firm she works for. and which Is
marked 3a5.
She explained that she bought the
goods at wholesale price, Sl.37 Der
yard. Being wide material 1t took
very little to mako the dress, and
the lace and trimmings we're also
bought at other wholesale houses.
After basting the dress together her
self just as she wanted 1t she en-.
ployed scamstress by the day who
completed the creation. and there you
are.
" ~ ehosto, Whoso udiT was
done In the very latest style. wearing
the most delightful dark blue silk
dress with a Roman striped tuntc
effect. told hoy she bought IT at q
sample house on the east side, which
made up these dresses only for de-
signers, and this dress, which would
have cost in an uptown store about
$50, she got for Sli5O
Then there was the chic little model
In apple green. with the hustle pan
nier eect. having real lace waist
and a hand embroidered, old rose.
crushed velvet girdle that bespoke
close acquaintance with the best
taste Of coloring and designed after
the 1880 revival.
And 90 on ! might continue to
. describe each costume worn by
these young women. supplying in
stead Of their own namss the
high. sounding names Of the Horse
Show 400. and you would think !
was describing q we'll known So
eisty function at the Plaza, in.
ssssd n On east side dance hall
The evening world., 1914-03-23
BOY ON STRETCHER
IN THE WHITE HOUSE
IS GUEST Of wilson
Little Invalid's Desire to Visit
the President Is
Gratifed.
WASHINGTON. March ss.-A pais,

WASHINGTON. March ss.-A pale.
smiling lad Of twelve lay on .
stretcher In the Blue Room OF the
White House early to-day and b.
side him sat the President Of the
United States. Tho scene was tno
elimination Of weeks OF yearning -
the kind response OF President wilson
to the little boys plea.
Paraly zed In limb and siowiy sbbiag
away. Harry Winthrop Davis Of -
wickley. Pa, was the Presidents
early caller. lie came In a motor am
bulance. and three hospital atts6d-
ants bore him into tho White House
to the Blue Room. The Prsaidsns
came and chatted for several minutes
with tho little fellow. whose eyes
beamed with Joy. and who was st
first too happy to speak. Finally hs
asked about Mrs. Wilson and left
some flowers for her.
The Presidents eyes were dimmsd
al he turned away to his day Of
work, and the little boy was carried
out on his stretcher to the ambulancs
and away to the railroad station. and
on to Atlantic City.
The visit to the President was ar.
ranged after Mrs. A. L. Davis, the
boys mother. had written Mrs. Will
son. telling how her little boy had
been praying to sec the President.
and how she earnestly hoped u might
be- arranged. She augge0(Od that tho
little fellow could be brought to the
White House and the President
promptly gave his consent.
The evening world., 1914-03-23

George Arrnts jr., who hnd narrow
escape from, death when thrown from
his car Ia th" Vanderbilt cup race In
1894, l. to marry on Aprll ~ Nlr, Lena
Richardson Thny"i, II Is annou..ped to-
day
Arents and his nrst wife. Ella VOL
colt clark, were divorced some time
ago. Mrs. Thayer's first husband was
H. Winslow Thayer. She III a daughter
Of Dwight \. Richardson Of No. 10 East
Seventy .nrst street, ~