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Evening star., 1914-12-28
FUNERAL OF MRS. CURTIS
HELD IN BlNGHAMTON
Authoress Formerly Was a Resident
With Her Husband of
the Capital.

Several Washingtonians have returned
from attending the funeral of Mrs.
Francis Curtis. novelist and magazine
writer. for many years a resident of the
National Capital She died at the
Moore-Overton Hospital in Bineham-
ton. N. Y, Wednesday night. following
an operation. The funeral was from
the Lady Jane Grey School, where her
daughter is a student. The deceased
was for many years a resident Of
Binghamton.
Mrs. Curtis was the wife of Francis
Curtis, formerly in charge of the liter
ary bureau of the republican national
committee and of the republican con-
sressional campaign committee. He
is now editor of the Erie, Pa, Recorder
While residing in Washington Mrs.
Curtis wrote her three novels which
gave her wide reputation-"The
Woman From Wolverton." THE Lapse
of Enoch Wentworth" and THE Con-
gress Woman" Just before her last
illness she was engaged in writing two
other novels.
Mrs. Curtis was at one time editor of
Good Housekeeping and was an extern
sive contributor to several women 8
ma gaines.
Evening star., 1914-12-28
W. III. CIssELL IS BURIED.
Masonic Services Conducted at Home
and at the Grave.

Funeral services for the late Will
liam II. H. CisselL past grand COM
mander of Knights Templar for the
District. who died Friday, were held
at his late residence this afternoon,
Rev. Edward X. Hardin, pastor of the
Mount Vernon Place NJ. E. Church
South, officiating. The interment took
place in Oak Hill cemetery.
Special communica tions were called
by Lebanon Lodge. No. Z. F. A A. NJ,
DE MoIay Mounted Conmandery. No. 4.
knights Templ;n', and the Grand Com
nnandery of knights Templar Of the DIS.
trict to attend the funeral. Special serv-
ices were conducted at the residence by
the grand commandery, DR.. Charles T.
Lindsey, grand commander. officiating,
and the blue lodge Masonic services al
the grave were conducted by Lebanon
Lodge. Of which Mr.. CisselI was a
member. worshipful Master Matthias
u. Yerger officiating. The pallbearers
were chosen from the Masonic bodies
Of which Mr.. Cisse1l had been a man.
Der, Past Grand Commanders w T.
Galliher and Walter II. kiopfer repre-
senting the grand commandery.
Evening star., 1914-12-28
WOULD MAKE DISTRICT DRY.
Senator Jones to Vote for Bill for
Prohibition Here.

Prohibition for the District of Column
bia will be pressed at the present ses-
sion Of Congress, according to Senator
Jones of Washington. one of the au-
thors of the so-called Jones-Works
excise law now operative in the Dis
trict.
in the District" said Senator Jones to-
day, land / am sure that 1t would re-
ceive a majority vote in both the SEN
ate and House. and a majority Is all
that is needed to enact 1t into law"
Senator Jones declared the District
excise board was doing a great deal
to bring prohibition to the District in
that 1t was not carrying out the pro-
visions of the excise law as intended
lby Congress.
Evening star., 1914-12-28
Russians Prayer for His Horse.
from Country Life

The Russians are in the habit OF
using the following prayer for their
horses before going Into action:
And for these also, o Lord. the
humble beasts who with US bear the
burden and heat of the day, and offer
their guileless lives for the well being
of their countries, we supplicate Thy
great tenderness of heart, for Thou hast
promised to save both man and beast
and great is Thy loving kindness. y
Master. Savior of the World. Lord
have mercy
Those also who have travelled over
some of the wide spaces of Russia and
Siberia will appreciate the simple
trust shown in 1t, for Russians have
often to face dangers alone on horse
bac.. in their great country even in
times Of peace.
Evening star., 1914-12-28
TRAFFIC |MPEDED BY
|CEON THEPOTOMAC
Only High-Powered Craft Able to
Make Trips To and From
This Port.

Ice conditions on the Potomac have
greatly interfered with the nove-
menfs or the river steamers, tying ur
completely all except high-powered
craft. The steamers that arrived here
TINS morning report having encoun.
iered thin Ice as far down the river az
Cooo point and from Maryland point to
this city 1t was heavy, ranging from
three to five inches in thickness. The
steamers of the Potomac and Chesa-
peake line to lower river points have
been withdrawn from service until
conditions improve and the Maryland,
Delaware and Virginia line, after the
steamer Northumberland leaves this
afternoon, will accept no perishab1e
freight
The steamer Three Rivers. il is
stated. will leave Baltimore this aft
ccrnoon for this city. but unless condi-
tlonS improve it is thought she viii
NOT be able to make it,
Inc mount Vernon and Marshall Hall
nne steamer Charles Manchester, has
also been withdrawn from service
Firefghter Releases Tug.
The big steamers Of the Norfolk and
washington line are little inconven-
'enced oy the ice on the river, and are
arriving and departing on schedule
t'me Ice much heavier than that now
covering the river will have to make
TO interfere with the movements of the
big ships of the Norfolk line.
The United States engineer service tug
castle went to the coal dock this
morning for bunker coal. She filled
bunkers on one side and attempted to
turn around to get the other side to
the wharf. but the ice was thick
enough to keep her from turning until
the District freboat Firehghter came
and broke the ice about her. The Fire.
fighter then started breaking the ice in
the channels about the city.
Lumber Vessel Sunk.
Capt. Bailey Reed, master of the
steamer SWakefield, reports a two
masted fufhber-laden schooner lying
anchored in dangerous position
off Maryland point and the schooner
Grape Shot lying anchored under
'iraney Island, near Glymont. He
also reports that when the Wakefield
passed Quantico, on her last trip to
OF ouantico creek looked as If she was
sunk. This vessel is the 8. Sawyer,
which sought shelter in Quantico
thursday LIST while on her way to this
'ty with lumber.
Ice from four to seven inches thick
IS reported on all the fresh water
tributaries of the Potomac and naviga-
thaw comes.
About this city nothing is moving,
most OF the tugboats being laid nm to
ne ntted with their plows.
Evening star., 1914-12-28
Received by The Star.

Contributions to tho fourteen Christ
mas opportunities of the Associate ted
Charities have been received by The
star. as follows:
Previously acknowledged. ..... S710.l5
Brewood and employees. where
most needed. .............. $500
NJ. l.. r., for any opportunity. S1.O0
Total ................. s72S.15
Evening star., 1914-12-28
PRESS CLUB ELECTION.
Members Balloting for Executive Of
ficers and Governors.

Active members of the National Press
Cluo are today casting ballots in the
annual election for officers of the club
FRANK b. Lord, the president, and
Donald A. Craig, financial secretary,
have no opposition to their reelection,
ana Grafton S. Wilcox is the sole can
dldate for the office of vice president
firing.
Other candidates are w. A. Van
Bebschoten and Charles c. Hart for
office OF secretary. Morton NJ Milford
ana John 3. Smallwood for treasurer,
aarrE ): Brown. Stephen T. Early,
Robert NJ Ginter and James L. wright
for the board of governors. Three posi-
tlons on the board are vacant
Evening star., 1914-12-28
Hardy Highlanders.
From the London Chronicle.

The Island of Lewis. where practi-
cally the entire male population has
volunteered for active service, holds a
proud record for military prowess. and
furnishes the finest recruits for the
Highland regiments. A practice, ap-
proved by Plato. formerly prevailed
here of putting to death by exposure
all weakly or deformed children. and 1t
is said by the most credible historians
that this custom continued until mod
ern times" AS result, the inhabit-
ants are far superior In physique to
other Highlanders. and consumption
was quite unknown until recently re-
introduced by sickly Southrons.
Evening star., 1914-12-28
EXPLAINS THE REPORT
Of USE OF WIRELESS
British Embassy Statement Regard.
ing Alleged Breach of Neutrality
in Canal Zone.

Additional reports to the British en-
| bassy today from the British minister
at Panama clarity the situation as to
the use Of wireless by British colliers
in Canal Zone waters.
In regard to the alleged unneutral
use Of wireless recently, it is said, the
British collier Protesilaus, while in the
canal waters. received a radio message
from outside the three-mile limit. The
GOLFERS captain did not undertake to
reply to the message, which was di-
rected to the British consul at Panama,
but endeavored to forward it to the con-
sui through the American port captain
Refuses to Forward Message.
The latter official refused to transmit
the message and caused the wireless
apparatus of the Protesiiaus to be seal
ed until she departed from the zone.
1t appeared that the captain of the
Protesilacs had not received official in
formation of the new regulations pro-
hibiting the use of radio outfits in the
canal except upon canal business, but
notwithstanding that, the British au-
thorities concede the attempt to use
the wireless was improper. and, there
fore, the incident was regarded as
closed by report of the facts today to
the State and Navy departments.
One imme ediate result of the incident
was to send American naval vessels to
the Canal Zone to safeguard neutral
ity.
Evening star., 1914-12-28
New Dominican Minister Presented

Enrique Jiminez. new minister from the
Dominican Republic to this country, was
presented to Secretary Bryan today by
the retiring minister, DIR. Eduardo r.
Soler. The State Department will ar
range for Mr.. Jiminez, who is "A nephew
Of the new president of the Dominican
Republic. to present his credentials to
President Wilson within the next few
GaNs
Evening star., 1914-12-28
$500
$1.O0
Treated for Poison Dose

Charles II. Donohue. thirty-two years
old. was taken to Casualty Hospital yes
terday afternoon and treated for poison
he is safe to have taken. Donohue the
police gay. stated that he had been
nervous and Respondent.
Evening star., 1914-12-28
NoM1NATD FOR DIRECTORS.
More Than Twenty Names Posted a,
Chamber of Commerce.

Nominations Of directors for the Cham
Der OF Commerce to be elected at the an
nual meeting to be held next month are
to close tomorrow afternoon. More than
twenty names have been listed on the
bulletin board at the chamber, and when
the nominations close it is believed there
will be at least thirty nominees. OF this
number ten are to be elected. Nomina-
tions for officers Of the chamber do, not
need to be made in advance, but may be
made from the floor the night of the an
nual meeting
Evening star., 1914-12-28
CHRISTMAS TREE PARTY
FOR THE TINY CHILDREN
Diet Kitchen Managers This After
noon Provide for Pleasure of
Youthful Guests.

The Christmas tree party which was
given this afternoon at 3 o'clock to
fifty OF the tiny children who are under
the supervision at the Diet Kitchen, sit
uated at 1922 2Sth street northwest,
carried to the little guests of that in
stitution an afterglow of the merriness
which is traditional of December 25.
1t was evident that the shifting from
the customary date merely meant that
Santa Claus had had to go back to his
storehouse in the far north to bring
down another sackful of gifts for the
good little girls and boys who were left
out on his first visit.
Big Tree in Background.
There was a big, gIittering tree at
the back of the main room. and about
it grouped the children, eyes wonder
wide as they stared at the tree-their
tree. And their laughter as they re-
ceived their gifts. wonderful dolls and
toys and soft, warm knitted things
which loked SO ridicu1ously small un-
til their tiny owners put them on, must
have made Santa. wherever he was to-
day. feel that his extra trip had been
well worth while.
Miss Mary Glynn. who is at the head
Of the Diet Kitchen movement here in
Washington. assisted by Miss Wheeler
and Miss Cranston. received the little
guests, and Santa had called upon her
and upon Mrs. Edward B. Mclean and
Miss Frances Noyes to assist him in
providing the gifts for the children.
Evening star., 1914-12-28
Big Tree in Background.
At the Other Stations.

Similar parties have been given at ca CHI
Of the four other stations throughout
the District where the work of edu-
eating young mothers in the proper
care of their babies is daily being car
ried on. Tomorrow there is to be an
other party at 1922 2sth street for the
colored children. Owing to the success
Of this charity this year and in years
past, it is reported that it is now an
assured feature of the yearly program
at the various stations.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-28
RECIPES OF OUR
PIONEER MOTHERS

for the home treatment of disease
we're wonderfully dependable. True.
they knew nothing OF drugs, but owed
their success to the roots. herbs and
barks OF the field II is interesting to
note that Lydia f. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound, the most successful
remedy for female ills We have, was
originally prepared for home use from
one OF these recipes. Its fame has
now spread from shore to shore, and
thousands of American women now
well and strong claim they owe their
health and happiness to Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. -
Adv.
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+.
Mr.. McCarn was facing Mcbride at
that time and waited to see what
might develop. AS nothing happened,
Mr.. McCarn. being in a mind to leave
the place, stepped back two or three
steps, still looking at Mcbride. When
sufficient time elapsed Mr.. McCarn,
satisfied that nothing would be done,
turned so that his left side was ex-
posed to Mcbride.
I'VE will show you that Mcbride
then said in loud voice. And you
are another AS he said this he rails
ed his hand from his pocket. bringing
something black from his pocket-we
don't know what IL was-and at the
same time took two or three steps for
ward and struck McCarn on the left
cheek, decorating and wounding it.
I'VE will show you, by reputable tes-
timony, that Immediately upon Nc
Brides striking Mr.. McCarn, some
strong man standing just back of Mr.
McCarn took hold of. him and pinioned
his arms to his size with great
strength. q. n.
mCNdFn IRE" DIS 1uns ..".. ~. IL III.
I'VE will show you that while Mr..
McCarn was being held this way, Mc.
Bride was pouring blows on Mr.. Nc.
earn, striking him on the head and
shoulders, and we will further show
you by reputable testimony that when
Mr.. MeCarn was pulled back and pin.
Toned that Mcbride kicked Mr.. Me-
earn in the side, inf1icting an injury
from which he is suffering to this day.
We will show you that when Mr..
McCarn was down with his hips on
the floor, and after Mcbride had
kicked him, the hold on Mr.. McCarn
was relaxed and thereupon he pulled
his gun, but that as soon as the gun
was out, the hand of Mr.. McCarn was
forced backward. the gun pointing
away from Mcbride and towards the
marshaFs office.
We will show you that some one
then said Look out, he's. got a gun,
and that o. p. Soares, who has testi-
He'd for the prosecution, said, No, he
hasn't
We will further show you that Nc
Bride, as soon as the gun was men,
toned, got up from on top of Mr..
McCarn and ran away, shouting as
he ran. Get the gun, get the gun
I'VE will show you that as the
gun was held In the hand of Mr.. Nc
earn while he lay on the floor a Mr..
Costa. an elderly Portuguese, seized
the gun by the barrel He got the
gun from Mr.. McCarn and Henry
Hnssman got 1t from Costa.
We will show you that the gun
was never cooked; that II was never
cooked in the way Mussnlan de-
scribed It, and that 1t never cut the
skin of his hand.
We will show you that a Mr.. Perry.
as soon as Mcbride had left the scene.
lifted Mr.. McCarn from the floor. and
that Mr.. McCarn said: Let me go.
Mr.. McCarn then went to the head OF
the stairs and saw Mcbride running.
I'VE will show you that Mcbride.
in the hallway of the federal court, on
the third floor. after the publication
On the morning of May T. of the sec,
opd story in the Advertiser. said in
the presence of reputable witnesses.
The second article In the Advertiser
Is true one; the first one was wrong
because MeCarn never struck me-.
From these facts, In brief. we ex.
pect to show you our defense in this
crime. If we show you, we will ask a
verdict of not guilty.
4 = - I.
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piled with schedules of rates of the
various hotels in Honolulu and Vicin-
fly. The tourist agency is cooperating
with the Promotion Committee in d.
recting travel toward Hawaii, and now
is compiling printed matter in which
the territory will pc given liberal
space. .t-. NJ
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-28
CITY PLANS TO
Be PUT BEFORE
LOCAL CHAMBER

Within a few Gays il is expected
the report made TO the Municipal Re
search Club by its special committee
on city planning will be put before
the Chamber of Commerce. George
p. Denison, OF the clubs committee, is
a member of the chamber and last
week the committee named him chair.
man so that he can put before the
chamber the ACCESSIBILITY of having
the report and accompanying maps
given wide publicity. It is expected
that Mr.. Denison will discuss the mat
ter at the next meeting of the cham
ber's directors. -. .... J.. .~.. ~. +.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-28

Thomas Cook & Son, the tourist
agents, have written the Promotion
Committee asking that they be sup
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-28
SEVENTEEN HORSES TO
's BE SOLD AT ScH0FHIDl

There will be sold al public auction
at schofieid BarracksaT. H.. the fol
lowing public animals, which have
been inspected and ordered sold. they
being no longer fit for the government
service: T..
Animals WI besremoyed immediate
~ after sale.
Terms: Cash or certified check.
The government reserves the right
10 reject any or all bids. Sale begins
sharp at p. m, Monday. October .,
1914.
IL horses fmore o. less): cavalry
and artillery animals.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-28
LOCAL and GENERAL

e. - !. =
H. 0komoto entered a schedule in
voluntary bankruptcy this morning.
placing his liabilities at $1611 IA and
assets s924.S7.
One hundred shares of the San
Carlos Co., par value $40. were sold
at auction by O. A. Stevens. They
brought $3.50 from various purchas-
.ers.
John r. Davis entered a plea of
guilty before Circuit Judge Ashford
today to charge of assault and bat
terry upon an officer. He was fined
$50 and costs.
George Allen pleaded guilty in Judge
Ashford's court this morning to the
indictment charging forgery. Pro
nouncement of sentence was POSITION.
ed to 2 o'clock on October IL.
Old HAWAII will be the subject
of an illustrated lecture which w. q.
Smith will deliver In Cooke Hall.
Young Mems christian Association
building, next Thursday evening, COM
mencing at 5 o'clock.
George w. Perkins, who is affji-
ated with the Security Trust and Saw
ings Bank of Los Angeles, has written
to the Promotion COMMITTEES asking
that his firm be made this Los Angeles
agency of the local committee.
The jury in Judge Ashford's division
OF .the circuit court has been sum-
moned to appear for duty at g o'clock
tomorrow morning. One of the cases
set for trial at that time is that of
William L. Welsh, viii is accused OF
furious and needless driving.
No word of damage to the cane from
the rainfall on Maui and Kauai has
been received by the agencies OF plan
tations on those islands. 1t is be-
lieyed at Hackfeld's that reports by
news correspondents Of damage from
that cause are exaggerated
The third issue of the Y. NJ. C. A.
News Letter" is out today, and is
called the "Club Life Issue It an
nounces the plans for the combination
athletic and Bible study clubs, ex-
plains some of the workings of the
new intermediate department and
makes an extensive announcement of
the big fan opening to be held next
Friday night.
Thomas Cook & Son, the tourist
agents, have written the Promotion
Committee asking that they be sup
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Al quaftette composed OF Hawaiians
and Porto Ricans, who are alleged TO
have disturbed the quiet OF the night
near the corner OF River and Bere-
tania street, we're released with rep
rimand when arraigned at districs
court this morning.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-28
PUBLIC DANCE
HALL ASSURED
in AALA PARK

Without comment the supervisors
today adopted the recommendation OF
the road and park committee that
$4,000 be appropriated for a public
dance hall at Aala Park A call is to
be issued to building contractors for
tentative plans and the contract I'M
donbtedly will be let in the very near
future for the erection of the public
amusement structure. a..
The committee recommends that the
edifice be set nearly in the center Of
Aala Park, with the rear abutting the
Eva line of the park No voice was
raised in opposition TO the feature and
all members appear to consider it an
institution greatly to be desired.
Supervisor E. H. +. Wolter was in
clined to wonder whether it would
not be advisable to make small
charge for a time to reimburse the
city and county for rs expenses, but
on later thought admitted that this
would be impossible because the city
and county cannot enter into private
business. Music for tile dancers prob
ably will be provided by the Royal Ha-
waiian band. 80 H.. f.. -.
Nearly 1900 for road improvement
work in various sections was set aside
by the board today as follows: $1,000
for grading the. extension to King
street through to Beretania at Pawaa,
$1,000 for extra road work in the Koo-
laulea district. $500 for similar work
in the Koolaupoko district, $4,000 for
repairing Beretania street from Nc
Gully street to the quarry, and $4,000
Sor the reconstruction of Luso street
above School street.
In answer to communication from
Rear Admiral G. q. Y. Moore asking
for action on. the construction of the
highway from Pnulea 20 the naval sta
ton. the road committee was instruct
ed to advise him that the city and
county now Is engaged in litigation to
acquire by condemnation a certain
piece of land necessary for the proper
formation of this roadway, and that as
soon as this legal matter is disposed
of the construction of the thoroughfare
can be undertaken.
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Republican candidates and commit
teemen will meet tonight to discuss
the appointment of campaign man
ager and decide on the length of cam
paign to be waged prior to the No.
vember election. TIE meeting is
scheduled for the Chamber of Com
merce rooms at 7::30 o'clock.
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r. L. Daley, charged with. larceny
Of articles of value at the Opera house
some weeks ago, was this morning
granted more s.Ine in which to enter
a plea before the district court. Judge
Monsarrat continued the case to Oc-
tober s. 49,.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-28
LOCAL CONSUL HEARS
OF GERMAN SUCCESSES

Cabled information received at the
local German consulate yesterday
states that the situation is as fol-
lows: = a$s-
Germans crossed Meuse near Saint
Mihiel and break through Speer forts.
German right advancing from Saint
Quentin. Left at Saales Pass has
been successful. Germans are on the
offensive in northeast Poland. Aus
trians are concentrating at Pryemysl."