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The Washington times., 1914-12-11

The Firemen's Association Of the Dis
trict has written the Anacostia Citizens
Association asking that body to permit
a speaker to address the members at
sird pension fund for firemen. The as
sociation has already gone on record
as favoring a better pension system for
firemen.
The Washington times., 1914-12-11

The choir of Emanuel Episcopal
Church is to hold two rehearsals each
week until Christmas. beginning next
Tuesday Tuesday and Thursday even
ings have been selected by the new
director.
The Washington times., 1914-12-11
EVANSVILLE.

\ temporary injunction has been
granted by the circuit court OF Anne
Arundle TO Caleb c. Magrudcr, ct al
preventing the State roads commission
from using the balance of the apprOpri-
atoms for Prince Georges county on
the road leading from Meadow TO Camp
Springs. The suit was brought to COM
pei the commission to follow the route
of the old stage road from Bladensburg
to Annapolis in connecting the link Of
roads leading from the District OF Co
lumbia line to the state capital. This
was. the route originally planned, but
the commission after admitting tie old
stage road was the shortest route. de-
cided that if it should divert the route
through Marlboro and Greenock, II
would improve more important high
way.
Deputy Sheriff Garrison announced to-
day that he intended 20 enforce the So
called blue laws III Sunday TO ihc
very letter, and that his activit IS
would begin at Mt. Rainier and end at
Laurel He also stated that ne would
absolutely prevent 'hs sale and de-
livery Of all Sunday papers.
The commuters Of the Pennsylvania
railroad at Lanham have filed letters
Of complaint with the Interstate Com
merce Commission protesting against
the raise in the rates scheduled to 20
into effect December II.
The pupils Of the S"abroOle public
school. under the direction q the tcnC n
er. Miss Hardesty. have packed large
box OF clothing and supplies 10 b. sent
on the next ship sailing for the
relief OF the Belgians.
The pupils Of the graded school are
ENJOYING an indefinite holiday. cue TO
an accident to the heating plan; Of
the building Three Of the hot-wateT
tubes in the boiler are cracked.
The Washington times., 1914-12-11
Reserve Board Examinations

10 be held by tiNu Service ouIutlset,I. u-Nt
month or 'TI:Ek. STENCGRhPIER AID
TYPEWRITER. and BODKkEEPEG our
Former Ci"il Service Examiner 2iliu,. in
din idusl instruction for these examinations
THE DRILLERY. 100 \. Y. ave
The Washington times., 1914-12-11
ANACOSTIA.

Electa Chc~ter. No. =, Order Of the
Eastern Star. has elected officers for
the ensuing year as follows: Mrs.
Lavinia Kelly. worthy mstron: Charles
A. Stevens. worthy patron; Mrs. Lula
Emo. associate matron: Mrs. Elsie ).
Robinson, secretary Cre-eIected FOR the
fifteenth term; Mrs. +. L. Gator. treas
urer (re-elected for the fourth term ;
Mrs. Helen Butt, conductress; Mrs.
Mary Benhoff. associate conductress;
Mrs. Mary T. O'Brien, representative to
the Masonic and Eastern Star Home
board. The installation will take place
on December 81
A special meeting of the Young Mems
Social Club. of Anacostia- will be held
tonight in the cIubrooms at 21GS Nichols
avenue. number OF applications Tor
membership will be voted upon. Since
the club was organized a few weeks
ago a large quantity of additNA.I fur-
niture has BAN secured for the rooms
and the entire quarters have been fitted
up in good condition.
A special meeting OF Anacostia Lodge.
No. q. +. A. A. NJ, was held last plight.
and the recently elected officers we're
installed as follows: \. f. Beck, mas
ter Simon Bube. senior warden; W. r.
Williamson. junior warden; Milton j.
Fulius, secretary; Adolphus Guide.
treasurer: +. l.. Huntington. senior
deacon; John T. Fowler. jr.. junior dea-
con; A u. Bartlett, senior steward: r.
r. Fisher, Junior steward; Henry W.
Emo. tyler. The other officials OF the
lodge are G. J. James. delegate to st.
Johns Mite Society: c. F. Roberts,
alternate: W. +. Guide, member Ma
sonic board of relief; Walter 3. Fry,
trustee; G. F. Roberts, representative to
the board of managers Of Masonic and
Eastern Star Home. A past masters
Jewel was presented to the retiring
master, Alfred T. Grimes.
Maurice Otterback. chairman of the
committee on streets and highways or
the Anacostia Citizens Association. is
In receipt OF a letter from former En-
gineer Commissioner Harding In which
he expresses his appreciation Of the
interest manifested by the citizens Of
this suburb in all public matters ana
he calls special attention to the pleas
ant interviews which he held with
committees from the association during
his brief time as Engineer Commission
er.
Salem Lodge Of Odd Fellows met last
The Washington times., 1914-12-11
Marketing Problems.

the economic problems in the field OF
rural life, the Secretary says:
The Washington times., 1914-12-11

Salem Lodge Of Odd Fellows met last
night The meeting was devoted en-
tirely to business. Preliminary plans
are being outlined with a view of as
sisting worthy causes this Christmas
season.
The Washington times., 1914-12-11

XMAS Is COMING
Why not give that boy present thar il
both healthful and useful? Bicycles large
and SMALL any size. any price. ft from six
years up. Sold easy payments Come
now and get your pick from the largest
stock in Washington.
SPECIAL XMAS PRICES
Haverford Cycle Co.. S23 10th st. NV
WHOLESALE. CSear F. RETAIL.
The Washington times., 1914-12-11
FURNITURE

JUST RECEIVED fine lot singing eanaries
parrots and dogs OF several kinds SI-o
goats. Shetland ponies and Mexican burros
SCHMID'S BIRD STORE. 712 18th St y W
The Washington times., 1914-12-11

The Elks' cuchrc and dance last night
was largely attended. Miss Bessie
Creegan won the first prize for wom-
en- and George KeeGan, the first prize
for men.
Evening journal., 1914-06-16
STIDHAM Will SEE
THAT LAW is ODEYED

The Levy Court this morning adopt
ed a resolution authorizing James
Stidham to make house to house
canvass to ascertain the sur-names OF
all persons, firms and corporations
doing business In this county. and to
file the name with the prothonotary
the sum of 20 cents TO be paid to
him for each registration secured.
The resolution was brought up at
the meeting last week, but action
was deferred because % the objection
OF the Democratic members Of the
Court. A special committee Of the
Court this morning recommended
that the resolution be passed, as ii
would greatly facilitate the work of
the prathonotary's Office The resolu-
tion was passed on motion of Mr..
Burris, seconded by Mr. Goodng, the
former a Republican and the latter a
Democrat, thus eliminating facuonal-
ism.
The Court opened bids for the re-
nair of Fennimore's bridge, near
Odessa, which was recently damaged
By being struck by a steamboat. Only
one bid was received that from the
Jones Construction Company, the
amount being Sl.7S4. The bid, which
specifies that all damaged material
shall De removed and replaced with
new materials, and that the bridge
shall be given a coat Of paint. was
accepted.
Evening journal., 1914-06-16
believe mack Is
VICTIM OF HOLD-UP
Brewer Near Death, AS Re-
suit OF a Fractured
Skull
FOUND LAST NIGHT
NEAR GAS HOUSE

Charles Mack. aged 46 years, of No.
1913 West Second street, was found
shortly before midnight at Justison
street, near the gas works, by Patrol
man King, lying in pool of blood.
Ths police patrol took Mack to the
Delaware Hospital The physicians
found that his skull was fractured
and his face and body badly bruised.
Just what caused Mack's injuries Is
not known, the police not being able
to find any clues pointing to a rob
berry. On the ground near Mack.
when he was found, we're thirty cents
in small change, his keys and knife.
Mack's watch was in his pocket.
Mack, who is a widower, was em-
ployed by the Joseph stoeckle Brew
ing Company, as brewer He work
ed yesterday, and while it is not
thought that he had any large amount
of money, the police are inclined to
think that he was victim Of hold-up
men.
At the hospital at noon today Mack
was In critical condition,
Evening journal., 1914-06-16
SUSPEND ?. 0. CLERK
WHO READ letter
Four Other Men Involved in
Breach OF Postal
Regulations
HELD UP WIFE'S
LETTER TO HUSBAND

Following complaints filed two
weeks ago last Thursday with Post
master English. by married woman
Of this city that mail sent by her
had been opened and read by clerks
in the postoiIice, one clerk in the
office has been suspended pending an
examination Of the case, while four
other clerks, under like charges. are
awaiting the outcome Of the govern
ment's investigation. Efforts to ob-
tain the names Of the clerks involved
failed.
When Postmaster English was ask
ed about the case this morning he
said that he was not in a position
to discuss it as he had referred it to
the postofiice department at Washing
ton.
From other sources it was learned
that a clerk in the department seeing
a letter which had been mailed.
recognized the handwriting and OPEN
ed it. The letter had been sent by a
woman to her husband, from whom
she is separated After reading the
letter the clerk showed it to four
other clerks. In time one Of the
clerks who read the letter told the
woman who had sent it, she being a
friend of his. This caused the wo-
man to make complaint to Postmaster
English Word Of the letter being in
tercepted was received by the hus-
band OF the sender and he, too. com
planned to the postal authorities.
On receiving the complaint Post
master English communicated with
Postal Inspector Plummer and an in
yestigation was made. This resulted
in the suspension Of one clerk. The
mater was then referred to the WASH
ington authorities.
Evening journal., 1914-06-16
PRESIDENT GREETS
CIVICS Students
High School Pupils Also See
All the Washington
Sights
SEN. SAULSBUSY
MEETS YOUNG FOLKS

special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
WASHINGTON, D. G., June l6.-The
Wilmington High School civics class ar
rived here yesterday for the first day
OF their outing as guests Of Mr.. aud Mrs
Alfred |. DUPONT. Following the as
signment Of rooms at the Hotel Grafton
the party had luncheon and proceeded
to the White House for the reception
by President Wilson. The President
welcomed the party individually. sena-
tor Willard Salisbury had made arr
rangements to present the party but at
the last minute he was called to viii
mington on business Joseph e. O'Toole,
chief Of pages OF the United States Sen
ate, presented the class to Col. Hart,
who IN turn presented each member TO
President Wilson.
After the reception the party was
shown the executive mansion and
through the Presidents garden.
he afternoon itinerary had to be
slightly changed and the class next
took short sightseeing trip, viewing
few OF the many points OF interest.
When the Capitol was again reached
the class was received in a most era-
cious manner by Senator salisbury. AIr.
salisbury was a pleasing host, and in
troduced the class members to many
United States senators. In presenting
the class to Senator Kenyon, OF Iowa.
Senator salisbury said: Il want vou to
meet and see the kind Of young ladies
and gentlemen we turn out in Della
ware"
Senator MARITIME OF New Jersey;
OGorman, of New York; Borah Of
Utah; Swanson, Of Virginia; La Fol
lette, OF Wisconsin; Sterling. Of South
Dakota; Nardaman. of Nevada. and
Owens, OF Oklahoma, We're presented in
turn.
Following this reception senator
salisbury congratulated the class uDon
its excellent opportunity and offered to
render any further assistance possible
he expressed pride in the appearance
OF his girls and boys" and but for
the dignity Of the Senate would have
received g voeiferous school veil.
lhe feature of the days program
came at 4 o'cloelS in the afternoon
When the party was driven to the state.
War and Navy building to receive the
Special favor Of reservations near the
speakers stand Of the Flag Day exer-
cises Of the departments Of that build
ing.
The address Of President Wilson was
based on the Interpretation Of the his
torc significance Of the American har
and was filled with statements Of pa-
triotism together with several refer
.enees to international peace. Previous
70 the exercises the President gave the
class special recognition bv lifting his
hat and waving his hand to the party
while they were walking through lsx-
ecutivc avenue
Following dinner the class was escorted
through the Congressional Library
where the various systems were ex
planned by special guides.
Evening journal., 1914-06-16
COUNTY BALANCES.

County Treasurer Charles II. Lip
pincott this morning reported the fol-
lowing county balances to the Leey
Court.
Credit Of Levy Court. S23,035.94
Highw way Improvement Bonds
S64094: Third Street Bridge
S39. .760.63; Christiana hundred
S725.58; Mill Greek hundred,
$5S315; White Clay Greek hundred
$2,515.97; Pencader hundred, S953.S0;
New Castle hundred $3,049.S6; Red
Lion hundred S499.9S; ST. Georges
hundred, S2.45415; Appoquinimink
hundred, S1,41777; Blackbird hun
dred, s1,5S1.34; Brandywine hun
dred, $6,921.66.
Evening journal., 1914-06-16
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Miss Ethel v. Morris, Of this city
and Robert Francis Raughley, for
merly of Harrington and this city,
married in Philadelphia yesterday
afternoon by the Rev DR.. Nichol, a
Methodist clergyman. Mr.. and Mrs.
aaughley will be at home after July
/ in New Florence, where Mr.. Raugh-
ley is a supervisor for the Pennsyl-
vania railroad.
Evening journal., 1914-06-16
TnW nAMAGEn sCHNONER In.

Frank Jones, the contractor of this
city, yesterday had towed to this city
the fishing schooner George Gates
which sank in the Delaware river
near Augustine Beach several days
ago. The vessel was taken to the
jackson and Sharp plant of the
American Car and Foundry Company
to be overhauled. The divers employ
ed by Mr. Jones found two large holes
in the vessels bow.
Evening journal., 1914-06-16
HOLD aYEGGv SUSPECTS.

Postohice Inspector Plummer this
morning received photographs Of the
two men being detained at Baltimore
on suspicion of being implicated in
the robbery at the Leslie, Md, post
office. several nights ago. Inspector
Plummer has learned that $40 was
taken in stamps from the Office Pos
tai Inspector Plummer went to Balti-
more today to see the two men.
Evening journal., 1914-06-16
ROBERT RAUGHLFY DrAn

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
HARRINGTON, Del, June 1s.-
robert Rauehley, aged so years, died
last night after an Illness or several
months. Mr.. Raughley was a MEM
Der Of the Delaware Legislature from
Kent county, in 1865, and clerk Of tha
peace OF Kent county ia 1877. having
been appointed by Governor Cochran.
He leaves eight children.
Evening journal., 1914-06-16
FRAMING SCHOOL GRADS.

Commencement exercises of the Viii
mington Training School win be held
in the auditorium of the Wilmington
High School tomorrow evening. The
graduates are Marian Fl. Brown. Mary
II. Conway, Mary +. Doherty, Anabel
Groves, Marguerite Y. Milliken Mary
y. Mundy, Elsie N. Richards. The adj
dress to the graduates win be delivered
BY Prof. Clifford j. Scott. superintend-
ent Of Wilmington public schools.
Admission to the commencement will
be had without cards.
Evening journal., 1914-06-16
sa.000.000 hi avis c0MpANY.

Special 70 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del. June 16, 1914. - A
charter was filled here today for the
Unionite Company. Of Philadelphia,
with capital stock Of $4,000 to con-
struct. operate and maintain hydraul-
ic works, viaduots. streets, etc. The
incorporators are r. r. Hansell, Phil
adelphia; George II. b. Martin and S.
G. Seymour. Of Camden, n. J.
Evening journal., 1914-06-16
YOUNG DOCTORS TAKE EXAM.

Louis Il. Yeager Of this city and Vim
cent NJ. Myers OF New York are taking
examinations before the State Board
of Medical Examiners in Mayor Howel's
office today. Mr.. Yeagcr is a graduate
of the EIahncman Hospital. Philadel-
phia. Mr.. Myers graduated from the
New York Homeopathic Medical Col
lcge.
Evening journal., 1914-06-16
ORDER SOCIETY PROsECUTEs

Edward c. Barrett. proprietor Of
the hotel at Front and Market streets,
was defendant in the City Court
this morning, charged under war
rant sworn out by the Law and Order
Society with maintaining a disorder
" house at the Shipley street end OF
the hotel property
Mr.. Barrett was represented by
Hugh NJ Morris. The case was
continued until Wednesday, June a.
Evening journal., 1914-06-16
ACCIDENTS oF THE pAY.

7, T. Coady. machnist, employed by
the Bond Bottle Sealing Company, was
burned about ihe right arm while az
work today. Coady was treated at I'll,
Delaware Hospital
William Smith. of No 72l South Har.
rison street, was treated at the hospital
for a stab wound in the right leg. Smith
went TO his home Just how Smith was
injured was not learned.
Evening journal., 1914-06-16
QUARTERLY CONFERENCE
An Gr VAVrW q

Tonight the first quarterly confer
ence Of the conference year will be
held in St. Pauls M p. Church, Rev.
DR.. +. L. Hoffecker presiding. Re-
ports will be made from all depart
ments Of church work.
A meeting of the St. Paul's racquet
and mallet club will precede the con-
ference at 7.30 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1914-06-16
INQUIRE HERE FOR RUNDY.

Mrs. Clara Rundy Of No. 53s Pine
street. Philadelphia, asked the Whining
ton police today 20 look for her huA-
band, William Rundy, q paperhanger by
trade, and "a years of age, who has
been missing from home for ten days.
Mrs. Rundy is Of the opinion that her
husband is in this city.
Evening journal., 1914-06-16
MR.. GILFILLAN TO
WE'D MISS SMITH

WED MISS SMITH,
NEWARK, Del. june l6-La MARITIME
q tTlillan, son Of the Rev and Mrs.
Joel s. Gilfllan and Miss Mary smith.
daughter ct Mrs. Mary Smith Of Logan.
Pa will be married in Holy Trinity
Church, Philadelphia, on next Monday
evening. The ceremony win be perform
ed by DR. Gilfllan. father Of the groom.
assisted BY the Rev. Dr. Bush. pastor Of
the church. Mr.. Gilfllan i in the gov.
ernment survey service at Chester. He
viii be given away by Charles Aaull.
The matron Of honor will be Mrs. Iii.
larry Vim, and the bridesmaids win be
Miss Laura Craven Of Ashland. Pa. and
Miss Ruth Davis Of Claymont. The best
man will be Charles II. Davis of Clay
mont and the ushers viii be Arthur S.
Houchin, IT., Of Newark and George
Smith Of Westfeld, n. J, The flower
girls win be Miss Marjorie Smith Of
Westtield. n. j., and Miss Vera smith
of Germantown.
Evening journal., 1914-06-16
BETHANY RANn CONCERT.

Bethany Band will give a concert
in Bethany chapel. Elm and Jackson
streets tonight. This will be q treat
to those that love music 1t will be
for the benefit Of the church under
the auspice sof the Ladies' Aid So
eiety.
Evening journal., 1914-06-16
NINE TAHORS

Why bother with nine Tailors
to make a Man when our store
viii do the whole business.
CUSTOM TAILORING.
Some new Blue Serges, Plain
Greys and Tropical Worsteds TO
order at $50. s22, S25 and sac.
and they must fit and please
you or we don't want you to
have them.
SPECIAL SUITS
in Young Mems Models, finest
ready-made at SIS to $50, in
sizes "a to 3s chest; patch and
regular pockets. Blue Serges,
Shepherd Plaids, Club Checks,
Plain Greys and Worateds.
Open tonight till Q.
MULLINS BIG HOME STORE.
9Th and Market.
Evening journal., 1914-06-16
FINES on BORN N TINS cAsp

EDWARD Cloud in CITY Court todav
was fined $50 and costs for assault
and battery on Florence Mcclure
Florence was in court Yesterday
morning to prosecute Cloud. but her
4 condition prevented trial Of the case
she was fined IS today for conten pt
Evening journal., 1914-06-16
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK, June l6.--Predictons
Of bear raid dropped prices at the
opening of the stock market today,
traders selling to a considerable extent.
There was more activity than for days.
In Steel. Reading and Union Pacific ini-
tial declines were confined to Is, and
there was good though not aggressive
buying. New Haven opened up IA on
suspicious that some of the large hold
ers Of the stock had increased their
lines secretly.
r. d Iackey & Go. say: 1t is mere
" trading market for the time being.
e. Hudson & Go. say "Ihere are
only moderate turns in stocks at the
moment Wait for weak spots before
buying
Evening journal., 1914-06-16
SuFFFRS CUT LEG

William Lawandowski, Of No. ll17
Columbia avenue, was found last night
at Beach street and Maryland avenue,
with a badly cut leg The Phoenix am
bulance took him to the Delaware Hos
pitnl
Evening journal., 1914-06-16
Friends School
Fourth and West Streets,
Wilmington. Delaware.


Delaware'a leading preparatory
school, lifting for either college or
business. a corps Of twenty-five
instructors. Excellent equipment.
Thorough instruction. cducation-
al. Scientific, Latin-ScientiGc Lit
erary and Classical courses Of study.
Graduates fitted for any college
Wen equipped Gymnasium New and
voll equipped primary building.
Terms moderate BY reason OF
endowment. Fan term begins Ninth
Month tSertl IA, 1914 For illus
strated eatalog, address
HERSCHEL A. NORRIS, a. Nj.
Principal
d. 4 A. Phone zl5OA.
Evening journal., 1914-06-16
Mr.. SAYERs MpROYES-

Tax Collector Eugene NJ. Sayers,
who has been seriously III for several
days was reported today to be i'm
proving.
Evening journal., 1914-06-16
To PROBE HARTMAN DRnwrINe

Coroner Spring win hold an inquest
this evening in the case Of Miss Alice
Hartman, who was drowned in the
Christiana River on Memorial Day.
Evening journal., 1914-06-16
OBITUARY

The funeral Of Mrs Mary T. McSor-
ley, mother OF Robert AlcSorlev. Aad
room clerk at the Hotel DUPONT, who
died ON Friday, took place yesterday
morning from her late residence, No,
l4l0 Meryine street, Philadelphia Sol
emn requiem mass was celebrated in
81. Malachy's Church A very hand
some floral tribute was sent to the home
Of the bereayed fumily BY friends Of
Mr. McSarley at the Hotel Dupont.
Many other handsome pieces were re-
eeiyed
Evening journal., 1914-06-16

Miss Lizzie, the daughter Of Mrs.
Annie Jones, died at her mothers home
No. 2l4 North Adams streets ycster-
day The funeral will take place Thurs,
day morning with requiem mass in St.
Panrs Church.
Evening journal., 1914-06-16

Robert A. Edwards died at his home
No. 206 North Lincoln street today
The funeral viii take place from ST..
Ihomas' Church on FridaY.
Evening journal., 1914-06-16

Mrs. Josephine II. Draper, wife Of
George S. Draper, died yesterday.
aged 63 years. The funeral will take
place from her late residence. No. Gil
East Tenth street. on Thursday after
noon, with interment in the Newark
Union cemetery.
Evening journal., 1914-06-16

Maris Kinsey Brown. aged 63 years.
died this morning. The funeral will
take place from the residence OF his
brother. W. Candy Brown, No. 1917
North Franklin street, on Thursday
afternoon Interment win be made In
Silverbrook cemetery
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-03
TO HEAR TITANIC SUIT SOON.
Owners Of Ship Would Reduce $1,000
600 Claims to S90,OOO

Owners Of Ship Would Reduce $1,000.
600 Claims to $4,000.
Washington, Jan. 3.-The supreme
court of the United States will begin
the new year Monday. and one of the
cases set for early hearing involves the
liability of the owners of the Titanic,
which sank after striking an iceberg
April IL, 1912. It's owner. the Oceanic
Steam Navigation Company, British
corporation. is seeking to have $1,000.-
900 in claims limited under American
law to the value Of the salvage. the
freight and passenger fares received on
the trip. in all about 100000.
Several millionaires will attack the
legality Of the tax imposed by the
Payne-Aldrich tariff law on the use of
foreign-built yachts by American citi-
zens. H. Clay Pierce. Cornelius K. G..
Billings, James Gordon Bennett, Roy
A. Rainey and Mrs. HARRIET Goelet will
have cases before the court attacking
the tax.
Ohio Is interested in two tax cases
involving the constitutionality of the
system Of imposing excise taxes upon
railroads, electric light companies and
various other public utilities.
The contempt cases against Samuel
Gompers. John Mitchell and Frank
Morrison, Of the American Federation
Of Labor, case that grew out of q
controversy with Buck Stove and
Range Company, will be considered
again.
Among other cases to be argued Is
the Henry contempt case growing out
of the money trust hearing.