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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
TWENTIETH CENTURY STUDENT
Representative Hobson's Commence
ment Day Theme.
,ec,al Correspondepce Of The Star.

Special Correspondence of The star
MANASSAS. Va, May 9.-Representa-
tive Hobson of Alabama has chosen as
the subject of his address, May u, at
the commencement exercises Of East
ern College. 1.-THE College Student of
the Twentieth Century, The address
to the graduates was delivered last year
by DR.. Philander P. Claxton. United
States commissioner Of education.
The Epworth League of Grace Meth
odist Episcopal Church South enter
tanned the members Friday evening at
the home of Mrs. William NJ. Wheeler.
Mothers day will be celebrated tomor-
nation will feature the observance.
Gov. Stuart has issued no formal
proclamation for the celebration in
Virginia, but has given it the seal of
his approval and hearty Endorsement in
letter which has attained wide pub
licity in the state.
r. C. Stearns. state superintendent Of
public instruction. is to make the adj
dress to the graduates of Manassas
High School at the commencement ex-
| ercises to be held June II in Corners
Opera House. Through the kindness of
Drs. J. NJ. Lewis and W. F.. Merchant.
medical inspection was introduced and
carried to a successful issue; the foot
| ball squad made an enviable record. and
Manassas also holds the athletic cham
pionship Of the eighth congressional
district. having recently won for the
| third consecutive year the silver cup
offered by the Eighth District Athletic
| League for the highest point winner in
| the annual field and track meet Alex
andria. Orange, Culpeper. Warrenton
and The Plains being among the CON
testants since its inauguration five
years ago.
| At Charlottesville last week Roswell
Round and Herman Steele. the high
school debating team won third place
in the state high school debates. over
John Marshall High School of Rich
| mond and other schools of similar
standing. This is considered an ex-
ceptional honor.
Catharpin School took first honors in
the Catharpin field and track meet, held
at Catharpin, in celebration of the
closing of the school. After the field ex-
ercises Stonewall Council, No. 49, Order
Fraternal Americans. presented the school
with the holy Bible and the country's
flag. Division Superintendent George G..
Tyler made the address of presenta-
ton, to which Miss Eleanor Wilkins.
member of the faculty. made response.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
Won Straw Bottle Holder.

After trying my luck several times
without any success. l was importuned
at length by a dark-eyed miss whose
English vocabulary seemed TO consist
of the word please" j asked her. as
well as ! could. if she guaranteed num-
bcrs. She refused 10 commit herself,
but | took Il few more OF the little
rolls and 10, there at last were the
IonE-sought numbers. My penalty for
persistence was that | was compelled
10 carry home unwrappea the straw
H";tle holder But | had plenty Of
oEpany. From that center went forth
men. women and children laden with
ne most homogeneous freight. and
''EerFHody Was happy. They had won
" mattered not if tie goods they were
- much as II bought III shops. reck
ming all the bronze bits spent Tor
tanks TINS buttl" OF wine Tins
-lorloUs vase This woudrous alarm
lock had cost only ten ceutessifni
-,ch' Such luck'
wondered. Watching the people
iream away with their winnings
.Nh"ther many nj them Thought Of the
.-laritable object at the enterprise 1t
as worthy enough 10 induce them. in
-.-cd. 10 spend freely. Two orgauiza-
.ins had Joined forces one for III.
-'Icc"F Of sick babies and the other
90 the support and assistance OF pa
rl'd rrSt offenders t!Ut any prOpnsi-
an tuat offers - chance to stake a
let or 10 get a priZr for n small sum
iii thrive in Italy. for the people of
.His land are inVeterate gamblers This
why the Eanco Lotto" or state lot
ivry. ttrives 50 steadily The annual
rroais Of the government from the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09

was late In the afternoon when he con
cluded he had had enough sport for the
day.
Il filed my splint basket" said the
angler, and concluded to give up the
sport for the day"
Carl Dentler. Frank Williamson. Ray
mond Shocks and Austin Savage last
lock for an outing. They pitched large
tent near the canal and tried to have
home comforts for the ladies and chill
dren who made up the family party.
Dinner was prepared by the ladies,
while the men endeavored to induce fish
in the feeder to take their tempting pieces
of bait, and after dinner the fishing was
resumed.
Seventeen Mississippi catfish were land
ed by the quartet
And the largest one" said Austin Saw
age. was as long as n mans arm
Three cans of lingering trout, about
two inches long, are on their way from
Green lake Maine. TO be put in local
waters. They will be given a chance to
grow in Squirrel creek if they reach here
in good condition
The trout are consigned to G. Howard
Ritter, an expert on fish, and he thinks
Squirrel creek will afford interesting
sport in two years.
enthusiastic bass angler. one day this
week found it possible to get away from
his official duties long enough to enjoy
a recreation on the river near F1etchers
He and his friends made an interesting
catch.
III. a. Garren had a couple of hours to
spare Monday afternoon and thought he
would like to catch perch enough for his
breakfast the next morning.
The angler went to Fletcher's and re-
manned long enough to land three dozen
fish. the largest one Weighing twelve
ounces
Charlie Fletcher enjoyed four hours
sport on the river Tuesday afternoon
He caught fish enough to fill a split
| basket. several of them weighing a.
much as pound each. Mr. Fetch
er. who is regarded as being one of the
most successful anglers on the river. ex
| poets rockfish will be in evidence the
| coming week.
Several anglers. who style themselves
| Fletcher's Brigade, were on the river II
the rain Tuesday morning, and made
successful catch. Some of the less for
| tunate anglers were presented VIII
punches of fish by the brigade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
FEAR VILLA MORE THAN U. S.
Mexican Consul at Calexico, Cal.
Expresses Federal View.

CALEXfCO, Cal, May 9.-Maj. Cen
Arthur Murray, accompanied by Capt. II.
j. Brees. his aid. and Col. John l.. Cham
berlain. inspector of the Department of
the West. have arrived here from San
Diego on a tour of inspection. After the
arrival of machine gun platoon from
Fort Yellowstone the state troops ordered
here by Gov. Johnson will be withdrawn
The federals in Mexicali continue ac-
tive In night drills, according to report,
but DIR. Guillermo r. Servin. Mexican
consul in CaleXico, said that all activ-
tiles among officers across the line were
toward preserving peace.
The federals fear Villa more than
they do the United States said Servin.
IN discussing the situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
An Ideal Vacation Awaits You
in Estes Park, Colorado

Wouldn't you like to spend your va
cation this year IN place where you
can climb mountains, play golf or ten
mis-. ride, drive or motor. fish or camp
out. with a climate of a wonderful
quality and an air that is crisp and
sweet. and will MAKE your checks glow
and refresh YOU? Wouldn you?
Estes Park. with its streams abund-
ant with gamcy trout. its beautiful and
rare wild flowers; its stupendously
, nigh Longs Peak; its drives through
, wonderful mountain scenery: its living
glacier; its fine hotel and boarding ac-
! commodations; will do all this for you.
! Truly, II is the ideal vacation place.
Let me send you our Estes Park
folder with many pictures and a fine
colored map 81 the Park and every
, thing about its high-class hotels and
comfortable ranch houses. where you
can I've at Very moderate cost. Let
2 me tell you the best way to go and all
J about the low excursion fares. I'll be
very glad TO attend TO all the details.
Call or write for an Estes Park folder
today before you forget
WM. AUSTIN. General Agent. Pas
senger Dept, G.. b. x @ r. r. Co.
$50 Chestnut st, Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
Wheeler May Accept.

Harry \. Wheeler of Chicago will prob
ably accept the place on the federal re-
serve board offered him by the President.
Mr.. Wheeler conferred with President
Wilson yesterday. lie explained tina. lie
wished to talk over matters before max
ing up his mind. and had told the Pres
dent he would give a definite answer next
week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
Herndon News Notes.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
HERNDON. Va. May 9.-Mrs. Sarah
Laurence Chaplin, wife of Sebisco L.
Chaplin died at her home Wednesday.
after an illness of several months. She
leaves husband, three sons, Alvin and
Arthur Chaplin of Washington, u. c.;
Charles Chaplin of Dunn Loring and one
daughter Miss Minnie A. Chaplin of
Herndon. Mrs. Chapins funeral took
place from the family residence yester-
day afternoon. interment being made in
Chestnut Grove cemetery.
The play Cinderella was given
Thursday evening in the public school by
pupils in the junior grades under the di-
rection of Miss Ruth Richards. Dorothy
Rinker was Cinderella The fairy god
mother was personated by Florence Croft.
Others in the cast We're: Ellen Buell..
Lillian Webster, Florence Simmonds.
katherine Bready, Alois Andrews, Charles
Cuthbert Hutchinson Gilbert Osgood,
Lloyd Siebert, Wallace and Arthur Cum
MINIS Charles Moffett and Searle Farr.
Mothers day will be observed in the
Methodist Church tomorrow evening with
a special service of music.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
IN DEFENSE OF ROOSEVELT.
Geographers Ask Suspension of Judg'
ment as to His Discovery.

NEW YORK. May 9.-The adverse
criticism of the London press following
statements by Sir Clements Markham On
the question as to whether Col. Theodore
Roosevelt really discovered new river
in Brazil has resulted In geographers IN
this city coming to the defense of their
fellow-countryman or at least counseiinS
that judgment be withheld until further
details are received.
Before sailing from Para for New York
Thursday Col. Roosevelt stated that he
had sent a letter to the Royal Geo
graphical Society in London, Offering TO
deliver a lecture refuting the remarks 81
Mr. Savage-Landor. who said that the
province of AmaZonas lacked the germ
of civilization. Should Col. Roosevelt 20
to London he may have an opportunity
to meet his critic. Sir Clements Mark
ham, formerly president of the Royal So
ciety, who has asked if the newly discov-
cred river is not in reality the Gamma
river, traced farther south than it has
been followed before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
Vacancy Considered.

President Wilson has under consid,ra-
ton names OF several men for the place
on the federal reserve board left vacant
by the deciination Of Richard olney 10
serve. Among those considered 5
Charles : Hamlin. assistant secretary
of the Treasury, now acting secretary.
Mr. Hamin is from New England the
section from which the selection is 10 he
made
While il is known the President has
reached no decision as TO the appoint
ment it was said authoritatively that his
choice would not fall upon any members
of his present cabinet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09

lotto are approximately s10,000,Ooo.
and they are increasing.
Previous to coming to Italy had
read descriptions of the public lottery
drawings in which blindfolded orphan
boys. clad in white, figured as the
little gods of chance in the eight cities
in which the FIVE numbers We're weekly
produced from whirling tubs. in the
full view of the excited populace. This
SATURDAY. afternoon spectacle was to be
one of my earliest experiences. But l
learned in Venice that the public draw
ings were no more the numbers being
drawn in private at the eight district
headquarters and then made known by
ht11latinS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
United States in 1909
Held All Aero Records

At the Rheims aviation congress Glenn
II. Curtiss won the first, race with a BIZ
plane and engine of his own design.
These achievements and the bomb
throwing of Scott sum up our achieve
ments in aviation. Since then, all of the
leading nations have surpassed US in
every way. The great need now is long
cross-country riding, from 200 to 1000
miles. but in this country we have not
more than ten men who are capable of
anything of the sort.
Endurance tests such as these are quite
different from the usual exhibition flights
In 1872 France came over here for the
Gordon Bennett contests and defeated us
with case. The winning machine the
motor and the pilot were all French. We
have been beaten at our own game sim
ply because the country is Indifferent
Such war aviators as we have COM
pare well with any in the world and the
palm has gone thus far to the army air
men. The first cross-country flight in
this country was made by Lieut. Benia-
min D. Foulois. Lieut.. T. d. Milling
holds the American record for duration
in the air, with both two and three pas
sengers: also for the greatest distance
covered in one day, which was Oh miles
in four hours and twenty-five minutes
Other we'll known army aviators are
Capt. Paul w. Beck. Capt William
Mitchell and Lieut.. II. H. Arnold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
Other Resolutions Adopted.

With other resolutions adopted at the
final session was one approving the
peace jubilee to be held in Eicksburg.
Miss. next year The resolution states
that the invitation to federal veterans
to meet the Confederate soldiers on
southern soil is approved. provided the
spirit of the occasion be to accord equal
honor for patriotism to jefferson Davis.
leader of the people of the south, and
Abraham Lincoln. leader of the people
of the north
The present departmental command
ers. Gen Theodore $. Garrett Norfolk,
commander the Army of Northern Eir-
ginia. Gen. George p. Harrison. Opelika,
Ala. commander Department of Tennes-
see, and Gen. X. NJ. Van Zandt. Fort
Worth, Tex. commander Department of
Transmississippi, We're reelected by ac-
clamation.
Veterans, maids and sponsors in nearly
2.ooo automobiles took part in the
parade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
j. c. VETERANS APPROVE
POLICY OF PRESIDENT
Endorsement of Mexican Stand Is
Last Official Act of the
Reunion.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. May ?.-ln-
dorsement OF the policy of President
Wilson in handling the Mexican situation
was one of the last official actions of the
twenty-fourth annual United Confederate
Veterans reunion. which ended here last
night. general exodus Of veterans and
visitors began yesterday afternoon and
continued last night
Approval of the policy OF the Presi-
dent was continued in the. following res
o!ution. adopted by the veterans:
Whereas the present unsettled condi-
ton in the commonwealth of Mexico
appears likely to involve some action on
the part of the United States, be 1t re-
solved that this convention of United
Confederate Veterans recognizes the great
great wisdom and discretion of the
President of the United States. and will
heartily support such action as he may
take in every possible way
Commander-in-Chief Bennett II. Young
was instructed by the convention to for
ward the resolution to President Wilson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09

Holland has just completed its first
crematory, although a society for pro-
noting cremation there has been in
existence since 1874.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
Must Know Wireless
as Well as Electricity

date military monoplane or biplane. 1t
would be useless for an air scout to make
2 reconnaissance over the enemys coun-
try. afty or one hundred miles from his
own base. unless he were prepared to get
back instant word TO his commanding
general In order to know how to handle
and how TO drop bombs and other danger
Gus munitions, the lighting airman must
have more than a casual knowledge of
high explosives.
The very latest task for the aeroplane
is the fire control Of field artillery. where
by the fighters in the air become the
eyes of the fighters on the ground. This
is a French expedient less than year
old and was brought about, 1t Is under
stood in international military circles py
the discovery that the Germans had de-
yeloped a field howitZer which was sup
posed to be able to do great deal OF
damage to French batteries. IL is also
the custom nowadays to equip mlntary
aeroplanes with machine guns IS OF omo nsn,-
FOUNDER krupp. and here Is somethlng
else to tax the ingenuity OF disciples OF
Mars who take to the air.
The duty of a flying corps Is not over
with locating the enemy and Cropping
bomb or two, for while the battle is rag.
ing they must hover above TOT tactical
| reconnaissance. A height OF 4,UU rect
is generally safe, but they must get as
| low as possible. so as TO De IN posA, ~ u
to wire to their commander on the
| ground every maneuver of the enemy, TO
warn of a thanking movement. to sight
| the possibility of rear attack. TO ierfet
| out the faintest indication of break in
| the opposing arny's front. etc: Military
| aeroplaning is not "A long life, and a
merry one. my hearties."
The best type of military aeroplanes
are constructed to carry enough free
| weight to provide for pilot. an OBJ
| server, who uses the wireless and does
| the bomb throwing. and for the am
munition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09

The first tautog of the season was
caught April % by Howard Miller Of
Rrockton Mass. and weighed seven
They are usually caught two
or three weeks before this.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
AIRCRAFT In WAR.
By Frederic j. Haskin.

Mexico will be the historic scene of
the first satisfactory demonstration of
aircraft In war, II the dark clouds now
lowering over that distracted land
really portend a great armed conflict,
as SO many people predict. Aeroplanes
were used for reconnaissance purposes
by France in her Moroccan campaign,
by Italy in Tripoli and by bulgaria,
Greece and Turkey in the Balkan war,
but the results fell far short from def
nitely fixing the status Of the fighting
ships of the air in modern warfare.
y general war in Mexico would be
quite different perhaps. The Mexicans
have possibly ten aeroplanes, and the
constitutionalists have been particu-
larly active in spying out the location
and disposition of the federal troops.
They also have dropped explosives, but
with indifferent success In this. how
ever. no other nation has scored more
than technical records Just what the
Mexicans can do with aircraft in a
big war remains to be seen.
From the time that American troops
were sent to the Mexican border nearly
/ two years ago the few military aero
planes that we own have been maneu-
vering and doing scout duty almost
took Vera Cruz our naval aircraft were
flying over the Mexican interior, bring
ing back reports of movements of the
Huerta troops, burning of bridge,
tearing up of railroad track, etc Gen.
Funston took two or three military
aeroplanes. with operators and pilots
and others have remained behind in
readiness for the call to the front
There is naval aerial reserve corps
in this country of seventy-fiye ex-
perienced exhibition flyers but not
more than five, perhaps, have any
knowledge whatever of military cross
country flying.
The airmen OF all countries feel conf.
dent that aircraft will prove to be a veri-
table fifth arm of the service" being
just as much an integral part of an army
as infantry. cavalry, artillery and engi-
neers. Army men all over the world
while not in accord as to its exact status
in warfare. do feel with signal unanimity
that no war will be fought hereafter with
out aerial participation. AS time goes on
more and more uses are being found for
the potential battleships and cruisers of
the central blue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
Public Drawings No More.

So the lottery has ceased to be a fea-
ture of Italian sight seeing Doubt
less the government found that the
public drawing caused too much con-
fusion in the streets Whatever the
! reason. they have been replaced by
prosaic process. and now the millions
of Ira are wagered on the num-
hers without surface manifestations.
Throughout Rome one sees shops be-
fore which hang. like swinging signs,
frames containing five caballstic nu-.
merals repeated in most cases IN a
second frame fastened fiat over the
door This is the symbol of the sub
division lottery bank" where one can
stake unlimited Ira on the chance of
certain numbers. from one to ninety.
appearing in the next local drawing.
or in the drawing IN any one of the
eight headquarters cities.
1t is useless to try to explain Just
how this lottery is played. many
and complex are the combinations.
Fundamentally. the game is simple.
choose any pair of numbers he fancies
as his wager for any city he may
name. Or he may select three num-
bers. or four. or five. His chances are
very slim at best. about one in fifteen
| hundred on the simplest combination.
! and very much less in the more com
| pick bets. But his winnings are heavy
| if he wins.
OF course. it may happen that no one
VIII select a winning combination of
| two. three. four or five numbers in
the whole series of eight weekly draw
| !ngs. This would mean all takings and
no payinss for the government. which.
by the way. does not actually run the
lottery itself. but farms 1t out to con-
cessionaries. Or again. so many might
win as to make the weekly drawing
an absolute loss to the government.
But in the course of the weeks the
! law of chance prevails. and the TAX
ings are very heavily in excess of the
winnings. and Italy enjoys a com
fortab BILE income and the people enjoy
a bit of gambling excitement, and
everybody is happy, Woe unto any
ministry rash enough to undertake to
suppress the state lottery in the in
terest OF public morals,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09

The army. or navy aviator of today
must know wireless and electricity, for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09

Several anglers. who style themselves
Fletcher's Brigade, We're on the river in
the rain Tuesday morning, and made
successful catch. Some of the less for
tunate anglers were presented with
punches of fish by the brigade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09

John W. Hurley was one OF the lucky
anglers on the river last Sunday. He
was there early in the morning, and it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09

When 1909 dawned the United States,
through Wilbur Wright. held all the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09

Edmund Whitson and his two young
sons. Edmund. jr., and William, went
to the river one afternoon last week in
order that the sons might be shown how
to catch fish.
"And they proved themselves apt pu-
pills. said DR.. William Whitson. their
uncle THE boys caught fish-something
their father was unable to do.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-15
A STRIKING ILLUsTRATIoN

Doctor Abernethy once visited a
crusty old laird who was laid up with
govt. He wanted to get out with his
gun, and was in a temper, and, while
the doctor was looking at his foot,
asked complainingly, why don't you
strike at the root and get me better?"
Solemnly the doctor got up, took his
walking stick, and smashed to pieces
a decanter of wine which was stand
ing on the table. The astonished laird
sprang up and demanded an expla-
nation. "Oh," said the doctor, 81 am
only striking at the root!"