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Evening star., 1914-04-22
The Early Fly

The early fly is here; you see
him buzzing near; SO take your
stand with club in hand, and soak
him in the ear. The early flies
are worst of all the breed ac-
cursed; for they'll give rise 10
countless flies which cannot DC
dispersed. One active April fly,
unless you make it die, will bring
a slew. your meat to chew, and
spoil the milk and pie. So, like
the Maid of Arc, arise in helm
and sark, and swat the flies be-
tween the eyes, from daylight
until dark. Thus serve your ma
tive land, a swatter in your hand,
and then your name in Hall of
Fame, on sculptured stone will
stand. There is no better plan
to help your fellow man; peril
dies with dying flies, SO swat
them while you can. Just so you
kill the brutes. the method little
boots; one takes an ak and
breaks their backs. one takes his
gun and shoots. | know one
earnest gink who browns his flies
in ink; some fellows boil their
flies in ola frst-rate scheme,
7 think But any plan win do,
lust so you kill few. each pass
ing day, so slay and slay, with
purpose high and true.
WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1914-04-22
PENSIONS FOR WOMEN THEME.
Catholic University Society to Con.
duct Debate Monday Night.

That the best interests of society are
served by a system of public pensions to
needy women with young children is the
proposition which is to be debated by
members of the Shahan Debating Society
Of the Catholic University Of America in
the third annual Rector's prize debate,
Monday night, at o'clock, in McMahon
Hall. Senator Henry F. Ashurst, Sena-
tor Thomas J. Walsh and Joseph P.
Tumulty, secretary to the President, are
to be the judges.
The affirmative is to be supported by
John NJ. Russell of Connecticut, William
c. Cronin of Massachusetts and Joseph
T. Gunster of Pennsylvania, while the
negative is to be upheld by Patrick F.
Kirby of South Dakota, John J. Burke
Evening star., 1914-04-22
NEW oRPHANAGE ASSURED.
Work Starts on St. Johns Protestant
Episcopal Institution Soon.

Work on the new busting for the Or
phanage of st. Johns Protestant Epis-
copal Church is to be started in the
near future, about $4,000 Of the 100000
needed for its erection having already
been subscribed. In answer to an ap-
peal for funds on PAIN Sunday a dona-
ton of $4,000 was made Easter Sunday.
This amount was enough to allow the
builders to proceed. 1t is believed the
new building will be ready aoout Thanks
giving time, when it is planned to invite
Bishop Harding to officiate at the dedi-
cation exercises.
The children are now preparing to
move to their country home, near Ariins-
ton. where they will remain until the
completion of the new home Additions
have been made to this residence SO that
it is now large enough to accommodate
all the youngsters.
Evening star., 1914-04-22
TWO GET ESTATE.
Will of Ernest A. Sellhausen Is
Filed for Probate.

The will Of Ernest A. Sellhausen, dated
March 10. 1913. has been filed for pro-
bate. He leaves his entire estate to his
half-brother, Harry A. Sellhausen, and
his half-sister, Mrs. Carl A. Droop. BY a
codicil executed November last Harry
A. Sellhausen is named as executor
By the terms of the will Of Viola Flick
enscher, dated November last, all her
property Is devised to her aunt, Emma
Fickenscher. The aunt is named as ex-
ecutrix.
The old Forest Farm in st. Marys
county, Maryland. is given to James A.
Cecil by the will of his father, Edward +.
Cecil, dated March 16 and offered for
probate yesterday. The remaining estate
is to be equally divided between the
son ard a daughter. Mary Beall. The
son is appointed executor.
Evening star., 1914-04-22
REV. W1sEMAN HoNORED.
Presented With Purse and Parch-
ment for Kindness to Students.

Rev. D. e. Wiseman. pastor of the
Church of Our Redeemer, Lutheran, was
presented with purse Monday evening
by West Indians. South and Central
Americans-mostly students of the How
ard University-for his many years of
helpfulness to students and others far
away from their native homes. A parch-
ment inscribed with the names of the
contributors, both at home and abroad,
was presented to the pastor by Rev. DR..
]. c. Van Loo, master of ceremonies.
Brief addresses were made by A. F.
Hillyer. trustee of Howard University;
DR.. ]. c. Mcneil. secretary of the medi-
cal school, and Robert A. Pelham of the
Howard Park Citizens Association, of
which the minister is member.
Choral music was furnished by the
choir. Solos were sung by Miss Maggie
Jefferson and Harrison Wright The
meeting was well attended.
Evening star., 1914-04-22
sHAD BAKE TICKETS LIMITED.
Cficial Notices for Board of Trade
Excursion Sent Out Today.

Official notices of the annual shad
bake of the Washington Board Of Trade
we're sent out today TO the members of
that organization. 1t was announced
that the number of tickets sold for the
bake. which is to be held at Chesapeake
Beach May %, will be limited Two
trains. one at 1870 am. and the other at
= PIN, are to carry the members to the
beach. while one consolidated train will
bring them back. IL is to be arranged
that in returning the excursionists will
reach 18th street and New York avenue
not later than pm
Base ball. egg rolling. quoits, track
athletics and other amusements are to be
provided, with prizes for the winners
The subscription list for the tickets is
70 close at noon, May %.
Evening star., 1914-04-22
WATCH QUAKER CITY CLEANUP
W. H. Richardson and DR.. A. L.
Murray Go to PHILADELPHIA,

First-hand Information as to the meth
DDS by which Philadelphia's cleanup
campaign is being waged this week is
being obtained today by w. H. Richard
son. chairman, and DR.. Arthur L. Muir
ray, secretary. Of Washingtons clean
city organization. They left this morn
ing for Philadelphia and will spend to-
day and tomorrow observing the work
ings of the various agencies which are
devoting their attention to improving the
sanitary condition Of that city
il Following their return they will call a
meeting of the local committee, at which
plans will be devised for a year-around
'keep-clean" campaign in the National
Capital.
Evening star., 1914-04-22
BENEFIT PLAYS TO BE GIVEN.
Amateurs to Appear at st. Stephens
Paris Hall.

Several amateur actors associated with
the Players and Readers Clubs of this
city are to present two one-act plays
Thursday and Saturday evenings at st.
Stephens Parish Hall, 18th street and
Columbia road, for the benefit Of Friend
ship House. the social settlement Of
Southeast Washington. Prof. E. c. Town
send is to have charge OF the perform
ances.
The plays are to be, Fair Encounter
and The Burglar" Among those who
Misses Helen Macleod, Ada Louise
Townsend. Lulu Adams, Mary Minnix
Dess Mitchell and Marguerite Geare and
Mrs. Josephine Peckham. Musical Sc
lections are to be given by Mr.. and
Mrs Melville D. Lindsay.
Evening star., 1914-04-22
Decree Rendered for $29, 1854. .2e.

Justice Stafford of the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia has
rendered a decree in favor of Mrs
Louise II. Patterson against Edmund
X. Fox. trading as E. X. Fox 4 Co.
for s29.9S4.26. with interest from Sep
tember Z. 1913. The decree was rem
dered as the outcome of litigation
between the parties arising from a
real estate transaction. Mrs. Pat
terson's attorneys in the suit were
Henry E Davis and Charles H. Merrill
lat
Evening star., 1914-04-22
Bruere Plan to Be Discussed.

The "Bruere plan" for model gov
srnment for the District of Columbia
s scheduled for discussion at the Public
Library tonight at a meeting held under
he auspices of the Study Club in
Among the speakers are H.
Martin Williams, James Hugh Keeley,
Thomas E. Will, Herbtrt ]. Browne and
Julian Pierce. The public is invited.
Evening star., 1914-04-22
TO MEET MRS. MCBRIDE.
Local W. B. c. Members Planning
Reception to National President.

Mrs Sarah Mcbride. national president
u the Woman's Relief Corps, is to be in
Washington Friday. and Mrs. Georgeanna
.. Van Fleet, president of the Depart
ment of the Potomac of the corps. is
planning large reception in her honor at
her home. 1901 18th street northwest,
rom 8 to 10 o'clock that evening.
Mrs. Van Fleet will be assisted in re-
ceiving by past national officers of the
corps and five members of her staff. 1t
Is expected that the members of the corps
IN the District will take advantage Of
his opportunity to greet Mrs. Mcbride
and wish her success in her work.
Evening star., 1914-04-22
Meeting Called for Tomorrow.

The Alexandria County Service Asso-
citation is announced to hold meeting
tomorrow night at the residence of
Fred johnson. South Spruce street,
Clarendon. Business of Importance is
to be transacted.
Evening star., 1914-04-22
Address Sunday School Institute.

The Old Bible and the New Child"
was the subject of an address by Miss
NJ. A. Wilbur before the Episcopal Sun
day School Institute at Epiphany
Church last night Miss Jane Milliken
spoke on Teacher Training" Plans
for the annual rally May "a of the Dis
tricts forty-nine Episcopal Sunday
schools were made
Evening star., 1914-04-22
Lectures on Life-Saving Service.

Oliver NJ. Maxam lectured on the life
saving service before a meeting of the
Society of Engineers at the Cosmos
Club last night. The lecture was Illus
trated with lantern slides and motion
pictures of boat drills, beach scenes and
breeches buoy in action.
Evening star., 1914-04-22

Try Reading Brewing Co.'s Famous U. $.
Standard beers; once tried always used.
Largest bottle in town. 81. .25 case. Valu-
able voucher given for each case of emp
ties. NJ. 5192. Beavers, agt, 500 ~ s.w.
Evening star., 1914-04-22

Standard BEERS once tried always used.
Largest bottle in town, $1.25 case. Valu-
able voucher given for each case Of emp
ties. NJ. 1892. T. R. Beavers, agt., 62o
~ s.w.
Evening star., 1914-04-22

Fresh Paint Is just Like Insurance
1t protects as well as beauties. HUGH
REILLY. 1884 N. Y. Ave, offers all relia-
BILE paints. stains, oils and varnishes at
pleasing prices. Window glass; etc.
Evening star., 1914-04-22
ROCKVILLE AND COUNTY
NEWS ITEMS AND NOTES
Miss Shirley Carter Mason Becomes
the Bride of Alexander F.
Prescott, Jr.
Special Correspondence of The Star

ROCKVILLE, Nd, April Y, 1914
AT noon today, in Mount ST. Alban's
episcopal Church, Miss Shirley Carter
Mason. daughter of Prof. and Mrs. VIII
liam Pinckney Mason of Rockville. and
Alexander Fullerton Prescott, jr., of Nor
Deck, this county. were married by Rev.
Charles T. Warner. Only relatives and
a few intimate friends of the couple at
tended.
The bride was given in marriage by her
father. She was unattended. The best
man was Steadman Prescott, brother Of
the bridegroom, and the ushers were
Wardlaw Mason, brother of the bride,
ana Mr.. Bobbett Of Washington and
Randolph Mason, brother of the bride.
and Edmund Jones of Rockville. Mr..
and Mrs. Prescott will spend a portion
OF their honeymoon at Old Point Com
Rockville
Evening star., 1914-04-22

All Through Ches. & Ohio Trains Equip
ped with Steel Sleepers and Coaches.
Evening star., 1914-04-22

Paint Your Auto, Carriage, Buggy or
Wagon now. All colors 30c can and up.
Browns, 7th and N Phone n. 6JS.
Evening star., 1914-04-22
CITY ITEMS.

See Us About Lumber and MillwOrk
before you start to build. Money-saving
prices. EISINGER BROS, 2109 7th NV.
Evening star., 1914-04-22

The Best Ready-mixed Paint in WASH
ington for s1.25 per gal, red. brown. yell
low, slate and green, at Browns 7th and
n. N. 65S
Evening star., 1914-04-22

Mattresses and Box Springs
renovated and remade from 81 up. Cap
itol Bedding Co., 1241 7th NV. n. 526.
Evening star., 1914-04-22

Invest Wisely By Depositing Your
savings at go int. with the Union Trust
Co., s.w cor. 18th & H SITS. Capital and
surplus, s., 300, OO.-Advertisement
Evening star., 1914-04-22

baltimore 4 Ohio to Havfe de Grace
races. Special train. 12 noon weekdays
% round trip.-Advertisement.
Evening star., 1914-04-22

Have Your Carpets and Rugs Cleaned
by our improved method. Conger's. w Ss5.
Evening star., 1914-04-22

Discfimfnnf1On In Beer DrfnkfnG
usually results in the selection of HEU-
RIGHTS Maerzen or Senate. Noted every
where as Americas purest, Oldest and
best. Have a case delivered. 2 doz., ST.
Gager,S .5O). Bot. rebate, SOC. Tel. W.16OO.
Evening star., 1914-04-22

Phone Your Want Ad to The star.
Main 2440.
Evening star., 1914-04-22
WILL ASK FOR Walk
ON MINNESOTA AVENUE
Southeast Association Discusses Con-
templated Improve
ments.

The Minnesota Avenue Improvement
Association met last evening at the office
of DR.. Upton S. Howser. 2O14 Nichols
avenue southeast. President Herbert pre-
siding letter was read from the En-
gineer Commissioner covering the con-
templated sidewalk extensions in that
section. and the association asked TO
advise just what was desired. 1t was de-
cided to ask that a walk be laid on the
west side of Minnesota avenue between
Good Hope road and 18th street. The
to 18th street between Good
Hope road and Minnesota avenue. it was
said, was progressing. and after July l
an additional amount would be available
to continue this work.
Mr.. Herbert was criticised somewhat
for his action a few days ago in calling
a special meeting of the executive COM
mittee to withdraw the action of the reg
ular meeting to affiliate with the Anacos-
tia Federation for Social Service.
Evening star., 1914-04-22
Why is "F. F. V.?''
Determination in Beer Drinking

T squares triangles Schmidt, 1922 18th.
Evening star., 1914-04-22

Holiness Bread Is the ~Bread Winner
A thoroughly scientifically made prod
uct-wholesome. delicious. &c and 1Oc
ioaves-delivered. HOLMES BAKERY.
1o7 F st. Phi. NJ. 1887.
Evening star., 1914-04-22
Too Late to Send Delegates.

At the March meeting 1t was decided to
send delegates to a preliminary meeting
to be held shortly after that time for the
purpose of organizing this federation.
President Herbert stated last evening,
however, that he learned on the follow
ing day that the organization had been
perfected and its complete plans out
lined. and he felt that to send delegates
then would give them no voice in the
procedure to be followed, and consequent
ly the association would have no voice
in the plans. He said he considered that
those promoting the federation were too
eager to accomplish their work. and that
they used almost any means in SO doing.
1t was decided to ask the federation, in
the future, to be more inclined to give all
delegates an opportunity to express them
selves on the course to be followed.
Evening star., 1914-04-22

welsbach Lights and Mantles-
SIG 18th. C. A. Muddiman & Co. 120I G
Evening star., 1914-04-22
Hearing on Road.

The county commissioners will hold q
hearing here Tuesday afternoon on the
proposition to relocate a portion of the
road from kensington to Forest Glen,
by way of Capitol View, to macadamize
which arrangements are being made. 1t
has been proposed to change the course
of the road to Capitol View, and the
commissioners desire the benefit of the
views of those interested. The cost of
the road will be about $12, 800
of which amount $1,000 will be raised
by bond issue against Wheaton district
and the remainder by subscriptions.
The recently organized Rockville base
ball team will play its first game next
Saturday afternoon. when it will meet
the Eastern High School team of Wash
ington at the fair grounds here. The
local players have had some practice
and are in fair condition. Cromwell of
the Catholic University team, whose
home is in Rockville, will be in the box
for the home team.
Evening star., 1914-04-22
Mrs. Clara B. Hall Dies.

Mrs. Clara Beecher Hall, widow of
Thomas r. Hall, died at an early hour
this morning at her home at Poolesville,
this county. in her seventy second year.
She had been an invalid for several
years. but her condition did not become
critical until about three weeks ago.
Death was due to an affection Of the
heart. She leaves the following children:
Mrs. Arthur P. Fletchall and Thomas
r. Hall of Poolesville, Mrs. William H.
Talbot of Rockville Mrs. Edward L.
Hardcastle of Saluda, Va; Mrs. Richard
S. Owens of Waynesboro. Va, and Nor
timer B. Hall of New York. The fu-
neral will take place at II o'clock Thurs
day morning at Poolesville. burial to be
in the cemetery at Beallsville.
Mrs. Hall, who was Miss Phillips.
was a native of Tioga county. Pa, but
had lived in this county since 1860.
Evening star., 1914-04-22

Phone Your Want Al to The star
eIatn 3440.
Evening star., 1914-04-22
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Belasco--Ambition." $50 PIN.
Columbia-Co1umbia Players In The
Runaway" SIS pm.
Keith's-High-class vaudeville. S:1o
pm.
Polps-Poli Players in Romeo and
Juliet" S:15 pm.
Gayety-''The Girls of the Gay White
Way" Sis Pm
Cosmos-Vaudeville and pictures, con-
tinuous show, 1 to 10:40 Pm
Casino-vaudeville and pictures, con-
finuous show. lis to 5, $50 to 1880
pm.
Z arden-"Strongheart" tmotion pic
tures), 10 am. to IL pm.
Orpheum-"B -"Brewster's Millions" Cmo-
ton pictures), IL am. to IL pm.
Crandalrs-Feature films, 10 am to
IL pm.
American-vaudeville and pictures.
els, 7:15 and pm.
Evening star., 1914-04-22

Bird baths. J. H. corning. $50 18th st.
Evening star., 1914-04-22

Under auspices of
The Play House.
Sunday eve, April
26, Q o'clock.
National Theater.
Prices, $3.50. s.,
$3.50, 81 Boxes. $50.
Now on sale at
Droop's, 18th and G.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-17
RosENBLooMs CANDIDACY.

II is gratifying TO know that the
Register has discovered merit in at
least one Republican candidate in the
person of Hon. Ben L. Rosenbloom.
who IL credits with securing his nom.
ination against the opposition which
ii is pleased to term the Double o."
ring. II this be true. then Mr.. Rosen-
bloom shows. according to the Regis
ter. not only great striving qualities.
but significant powers OF accomplish
ment which ought to be rather discour-
aging to his Democratic opponent for
the State Senate.
The truth OF the matter Is that Mr..
Rosenbloom had no practical opposi-
ton for the nomination. II was cheer
fully and appreciatively given to him
in a convention whose voice was unan-
imous. There was a friendly rivalry
some time previous to. the calling OF
the convention between Mr.. Rosen-
bloom and Mr.. Jesse A. Bloch. In a
friendly conference between the two
the situation was gone over in a mosS
amicable spirit. and the conference re-
suited in Mr.. Bloch Voluntarily retir-
Ing. At no time was there the slight
est III feeling. or the semblance OF a
contest II was matter settled be-
tween two gentlemen and their
friends. and settled to the satisfaction
Of the Republican voters OF this coun-
~
u IS highly agreeable however. to
Mr.. Rosenbloom, his friends and The
Intellisencer, in particular. 10 be in
formed on the high authority Of the
REGISTER that the Republican candi-
date possesses the strongest elements
Of success. II Is an admission that
absolutely removes any doubt that
may have existed a. 70 the certainty
Of the next Senator from this district
being a Republican
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-17

vember 10. 1918. this department dis
bursed $7Ss,173. In salaries and
wages alone there was spent $50, ~.
with an additional 1912 for travelling
expenses. making a total of $99, 1929 un-
der this heading. In other words. the
overhead charges were 20 cents for
every dollar spent. only so cents be-
ing actually spent on the roads. This
is-a most prohigate dispersion of the
peoples money -..
But that is not all The Cox admin
istration has become so neryy that Il
cares nothing for constitutional inhi.
billions. and It is a Democrat who
reads the indictment against the party
in this instance. no other than State
Auditor Donahey. who. in his report.
protested against lump" appropria-
tons, such as have been made for
the Highway Department. He point.
ed out that: For 1914 there is no
specific appropriation made for any
purpose, and the highway commission
err will have all the revenues Of the
Hite law, one-half mill levy. and other
revenues at his disposal
This tremendous sum is given to
the department in violation Of the
State constitution. Section 22 Of Ar
ticle II. says: NO money shall be
drawn from the treasury except in
pursuance OF specific appropriation
made by law: and no appropriation
shall be made for a longer period
than two years" That is not the only
violation OF the constitution lodged
against Cox. His calling the legisla.
ture in extra session I'm July last was
a direct contravention Of the constitu.
tional provisions. And this man has
the unutterable gall to claim that he
has served the people OF Ohio wisely
and well. Satan also lays such hatter.
ing JUNCTION to his performances.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-17
ON The
GREAT EUROPEAN WAR

The Scientific American OF septcm.
Der . is devoted entirely TO the dis.
cussion Of the European war and the
various scientific and important quos
lions that arise from o. The follow.
INK interesting and timely exposition
OF The important points is taken from
the American.
Composition o. the European Army.
The numerical strenth of the various
units which compose o. European army
in the Geld differs so widely from that
% our own army that De- d. difficult for
Che average American to understand. boz
realms the European war dIeratchee.
what number of troops OIL rerrr sentrf
BY TIE terms brigade division. regiment.
army corps. etc The following state
uent ls applicable broadly to an 81 tae
continental armies ,nraged iu the pres.
ent conflict
The European rerfmcnt tn fu
war FtruEth numbers about O. 500 men.
under the command of o. colonel Three
regiments form brigade Of 10000 men.
commanded by "a major FcneraL Two
hrigadee form division OF 10 900 ma,
under the command Of lieutenant
Fcneral Two divisions constitute an
army corps Of 10000. commanded bv n
general and three army corps form on
independent hcid army Ouly equipped
Win cavalry. artillery. commlasarv. en-
Sinners snd medical Department. 81 a
total strength 81 i2o.ooo men There
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-17
FORCED TO RECEDE

After hearing the very comprohen.
aive protests OF a majority Of the Dem.
ocrauc leaders the President shifted
bis position on The three per cent
freight tax. and became submissive 10
the revolt within HE party This b. not
the first time he has exhibited shifty
qualities. but % o.. We believe. tho
FIRST instance where he has backed
water after having issued a sealed or.
der TO Congress. % was not only the
ehrewd and fsr-seoine members OF
nis party IN Congress. but Tho warn.
ing voice Of tho press OF the country
that swung him loose from policy
Of obstinate folly 70 was inconceiv.
abie that be- should have THOUGHT o..
much less insisted in. forcing Con.
gress 10 perpctrate such an OUTRAGE
on The people Of The country uut
ihis g. what be- stands charged with
attempting
70 isa relief 10 The already burdened
consumers that the scheme has been
abandoned. but the attempt TO have
done such n thins stlil stands 81 a
very disorediting mark against me cd.
ministrsiion Again We recall the
boasting words 90 tbe Democratic
leader o. The House OF Representative
as N The eminent fitness nj The Demo
cratic party 10 succcssfuily administer
The affairs oi The naiion. and In re-
huiiai We point 10 this exhibition oil