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Evening star., 1914-07-11
ANTHONY. LEAGUE WILL
BROADEN ACTIVITIES
Plans to Extend Its Field With
Committees Outlined at
Picnic.

Plaps of the Anthony League to broaden
its field of activities so that it will have
committees working with the various
clubs of the District along humanitarian
and educational lines, with particular in
terest in the Juvenile Court and affairs of
the municipal government, were outlined
today at the annual picnic of the league.
Members of the organization and many
clubwomen Of the District were guests of
DR.. and Mrs. George H. Wright at their
residence. Carroll Springs Sanitarium
Forest Glen, Nd. The gathering closed
the second year Of the leagues work.
The president, Miss Anna E. Hendley,
gave report on the growth, progress and
development OF the organization during
the year. She said the league had been
organized to establish social and educa-
tional headquarters for suffrage workers
and to prepare women to use the ballot
properly. which privilege 'and right" she
predicted, they would soon enjoy She
ing through courses in public speaking.
political economy and kindred subjects.
Notable Advances Cited.
Mrs. Ellis Logan, president of the Dis
trict Federation of Women's Clubs and a
member of the Anthony League, discussed
the progress of the effort for equal suf-
frage and cited notable recent ad-
vances the action of the millions of club
women in Chicago at the biennial con-
vention indorsing the suffrage campaign
and the Endorsement by the National
Teachers Association Of the suffrage plat
form.
She said the principal object Of the
District Federation of Clubs this year is
to have the schools opened as neighbor-
hood centers. where lectures will be given
on all subjects of particular interest in
those neighoborhoods and concerning the
municipal government. This she proposed
as an educational effort. so that the
women will be banded together and kept
informed on civic matters, prepared to ex-
ert a strong, united effort for all matters
that concern the welfare of the women
and children Of the community.
Opportunities for Women's Work.
She referred to the closing of the bath
ing beach and Fairgrounds as an in
stance of where women should exert their
influence.
Mrs Logan also gave the picnic gather
ing some intimate pictures of the club
women's biennial convention in Chicago
sidelights of particular interest to women.
Miss Clarine Mccarthy was in charge
of the musical program.
A novelty was introduced in the pro-
gram in the nature of a quiz" on why
women and men should know something
of the government under which they
live This was conducted by Mrs. ].
Hendrickson Mccarthy. and members of
the league entered enthusiastically into
the discussion.
of the league, outlined the plans for the
coming year. looking to development and
broadening of the educational and hu-
manitarian work of the league.
Evening star., 1914-07-11
Mrs. Biondi Seeks Absolute Divorce.

Absolute divorce is asked in petition
filed in the District Supreme Court by
Katherine r. Biondi against Orick J.
Biondi. They were married in Baltimore
October II, 1902 and have one child.
Misconduct is alleged and a correspondent
named. Attorney George A. Maddox rep
resents the wife.
Evening star., 1914-07-11
RECOVERING FROM OPERATION.
DR.. M. F. Egan, Minister to Den
mark. at Providence Hospital.

Many friends of DR.. Maurice Francis
Egan. minister to Denmark. who is in
Providence Hospital. following serious
operation. were pleased today to learn
that he is recovering satisfactorily and
is expected to be able to sit up tomorrow.
DR.. Egan is on leave of absence from
his post in Copenhagen. and came to this
country to deliver a series of lectures.
He has been confined to his daughters
home here or the hospital for more than
two months. He was forced to cancel his
lecture dates and an engagement to ac-
company the commission of 100 municipal
leaders and civic students who have just
sailed for a tour of study in ten foreign
countries under the direction of the
Southern Commercial Congress.
If you want work. read the want col
of no
Evening star., 1914-07-11
STATE DEPARTMENT.

Secretary Bryan has leased dwelling
near Asheville, n. c.. for the summer, and
with his family will spend as much time
there as his official duties will permit.
He has gone there for a short visit to
make arrangements.
Joseph E. Willard, United States am
bassador to Spain. has been granted leave
of absence to visit his home In Virginia.
He left Madrid last Wednesday and Is
expected to arrive here the end of next
week.
James M. Sullivan. United States min
lister to Santo Domingo. who is not in good
! health, has returned to this country On
| leave Of absence in the hope that the
cooler climate will restore his health.
John L. Caldwell of Kansas. the newly
appointed minister to Persia, who has
| been on a visit to this city. left New
York today for his new post of duty.
He was accompanied by Mrs Caldwell.
They will make a tour OF Europe before
proceeding to Teheran.
| Hoffman Philip, secretary of the en-
bassy at Constantinople is on his way
to the United States to spend few
weeks leave of absence.
| Cyrus F. Wicker. recently transferred
| from Panama to Managua as secretary
of legation to Nicaragua, has been in con-
ference with officials Of the department
| preparatory to sailing, July IS, for his
/ new post.
Walter B. Jernighan has resigned a
clerkship in the consular bureau Of the
State Department to accept a moro lucra-
| tive position at the United States Capitol.
| Mrs. Ben G. Davis, wife Of the chief
clerk Of the department, and their young
son Robert have gone to Grand Junction,
| Col, to visit relatives. Mr.. Davis is SO
| busy at the department that he does
not know when he will be able to take
| a vacation.
A. B. Cooke. consul at Patros, Greece
| Norway. and N. B. Stewart consul at
Milan Italy, are in this city on leaves
of absence. and visited the State Depart
ment during the week
Evening star., 1914-07-11
Memoranda.

Schooner Bertha May is at Maryland
point to load cord wood for the dealers
here: schooner Elizabe Clarke is report
ed at a Potomac point to load for this
city; schooner Kate Darlington is report
ed at Baltimore with lumber from the
York river. Va; schooner Lanclott is due
at this city from Maryland point with
cord wood for the dealers; schooner c. L..
Rohde is due to sail from Norfolk for
Elizabeth City. n. c., to load lumber for
this city: sloop Flora Elsie will go to a
Virginia point to load lumber back to this
city; schooner Richard Tall is due at this
city with cord wood from Upper Macho-
reported on her way to this city with
lumber or wood for local dealers.
Evening star., 1914-07-11
BAND CONCERT.

At the White House this after
noon at 3 o'clock by the United
States Marine Band, William H..
Santelmann, leader.
March, "Battleship New York"
Fulton
Overture, king Henry the
Eighth" ......................Ha .Hatton
Loves Ecstasy. ...........R .Roze
Piccolo duet, THE Nightingale
and the Blackbird". .... king
Musicians Robert Seol and
William De Luca.)
Grand scenes from THE Jewels
of the Madonna" .... Wolf -Ferrari
Waltz, Spring, Beautiful Spring.
Lincke
"reminiscences of Bollini.. Godfrey
March, Under the Double Eagle,'
Wagner
THE Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star., 1914-07-11
REMOVING EVIDENCES OF
MOUNT vERNON'S STORM
Workmen Are Clearing Up the Up
rooted and Broken Trees on
the Historic Lawn.

workmen are employed in removing the
trees which were uprooted and broken
at Mount Vernon in the heavy gale of
about ten days ago. It will be several
days before all traces of the storm re-
suits are cleaned up, and the Mount ver-
non grounds restored to their usual or
der. According to report seventy-four
trees, big and little, were blown down
and many others had limbs broken off
and were bodily Injured Fortunately,
none of the buildings was damaged,
though Mount Vernon seems to have
been directly in the path of the heaviest
Of the storm.
While none of the particularly his
the fine old oaks, walnuts and cedars
were destroyed.
Tomb Escapes Falling Tree.
One big oak that stood directly behind
the old tomb on the hillside overlooking
the river. in which the body of Gen.
Washington lay for over forty years, was
blown down, but in falling it dropped
to one side of the tomb, and the latter
escaped injury. A big black walnut tree
that shaded the walk from the new
tomb to the mansion was another victim
Of the fury Of the storm.
A number of fine trees about the new
tomb were also uprooted.
It is said that the loss Of the many
that the ground was soft from frequent
rains, and the trees fell before wind that
under ordinary conditions would have
done but little harm.
Evening star., 1914-07-11
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals,

Schooner Eloise. at 14th street wharf
from Newbern. N c.. with lumber for
the Elm City Lumber Company; schooner
J. T. Smith, at 18th street wharf from a
Maryland point with cord wood for ].
Maury Dove; schooner Maud S. from
NARROW bay with cord wood for the local
dealers: schooner Oakland. cord wood
from Nan1emoy creek. at 18th street
Frederick De Barry, from Mattox creek
and Colonial Beach to the Potomac and
Chesapeake Steamboat Company; steam
er Northland. from Norfolk and Old Point
to the Norfolk and Washington Steam
boat Company: scow klondike. from a
river point via Alexandra, at 18th street
| wharf with cedar posts for johnson 4
Wimsatt; Standard Oil Company tank
barge No. 3. with oil in bulk from Balti-
more to the gas light company
Departures.
Schooner Eleanor Russell, light. for
Alexandria to load merchandise for Chic
omuxen creek, Md: schooner Five Sis
ters, light, for Potomac point to load
lumber or cord wood for local dealers;
schooner Josephine Keas, light, for a Vir-
ginia landing to load lumber and return;
schooner s. L. Bowen. light, for Wades
bay after cord wood for dealers here;
steamer Southland, for Old Point and
Norfolk with passengers and freight:
steamer Wakefield, for river landings,
Nomini and Colonial Beach; steamer
Volunteer. for river landings and Malta
woman creek; power yacht Dacota, r. L.
Gait, owner, on cruise to New England
waters.
Tugs and Tows.
Standard Oil Company tug No. 12 ar
rived from Baltimore towing tank barge
No. 3. with oil in bulk; tug Capt Toby
left with coal boats for river points and
returned with light ones for Cumberland.
Evening star., 1914-07-11

$500 to Atlantic City and Return. $780,
Sunday. July j.. Baltimore & Ohio, leav-
ing Union station 7:15 am. and Atlantic
City 8 pm. Grand opportunity to visit
Americas greatest seaside resort.-Ad-
vertisement.
Evening star., 1914-07-11

Secretary Redfield and Mrs. Redfield
returned Monday night from a four-day
visit at White Sulphur Springs. Va
Evening star., 1914-07-11

Suburban Lumber Buyers Will Find
Eisinger's branch yard, Bethesda. Md.
stocked amply for loca! needs Also 2109 7th.
Evening star., 1914-07-11

Phone Your Want Aa to The Star
Main 2440
Evening star., 1914-07-11

1t matters little what it is that You
want-whether a situation or a servant
"a want ad in The Star will reach the
person who will fill your need.
PLANS WAR ON SALOONS.
Evening star., 1914-07-11

Superior Developing and Enlargeme1ts
Columbia Photo Sup. Co. 1434 N. Y. ave
Evening star., 1914-07-11
Grand Pythiam Outing

UNDER THE AUSPICES OF
Washington Co., No. l.. I. K. K. p,
to Marshall Hall,
WEDNESDAY. JULY 18TH.
Exhibition drill by the drill OF Washing
Co.
Ball game by the Ballston Base Ball and
I.inwood teams.
Five Cash Prizes of $40 each 10 patrons
and a Grand First Prize of S,J suit of clothes.
Boats leave, TO- 2:30 and $50. Return. leave
Marshall Hall /. 4:;so. and IL pm.
Evening star., 1914-07-11

Capt. Mark Brooke. assistant engineer
commissioner, and David E. McComb. en-
gineer of bridges. who spent several
days at Morgantown. w. Va. inspecting
stone to be used in the construction OF
the new @ Street bridge, returned to
Washington Friday.
Evening star., 1914-07-11

Electric Fans, Best Make. Low Price.
c. A. Muddiman & Co.. 616 18th. Phi. NJ. 40.
Evening star., 1914-07-11

Good, Live Rubber Soles, 81 so.
81 grade. Guiffre. 9OS Pa. ave. NJ. 349J.
Evening star., 1914-07-11
CITY ITEMS.

Breezy Electric Fans. $3.50.
Electric Webster. 111 9th st. NV.
Evening star., 1914-07-11
Virginia Theater. That's All
There. Solace in . Cold Bottle

of HEURICH'S Maerzen or Senate these
sweltering days. Better have a supply of
these healthful. refreshing beers on ice all
the time doZ., S1.15 Uager S1.:o) Bot
tie rebate, J0c. Postal or tel. w. 1909.
Evening star., 1914-07-11
Md, via the canal: tug Walter F. Meade

Md, via the canal: tug Walter F. Meade
left Georgetown towing lighters for a
river point: tug John Miller arrived in
the Eastern branch with brick and clay
carrying lighters: tug James o. Carter
will leave for the mouth of the river
after light coal barge to load at this
city; tug Dauntess is reported at Norfolk
with a tow Of barges from this city and
Alexandria: tug Louise arrived with light
ers from Occoquan, Va, workhouse.
Evening star., 1914-07-11

Fly Screens. Lawn Mowers and Garden
Tools. Emmons. 2O7 Pa. ave. Sc. Lin. 13o...
Evening star., 1914-07-11

Robert Bradshaw, secretary to Capt
Brooke, was absent several days last
week on a visit to his brother, who is a
cadet at West Point.
Evening star., 1914-07-11

Money to loan at and SO on real estate.
Frank T. Rawlings Co.. 1925 N. Y. ave-
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1914-07-11

Phone Your Want Aa to The star.
Main 2440.
Evening star., 1914-07-11

Special Marine Band Program Sunday
eve. Chevy Chase Lake. Dancing tonight
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1914-07-11

Scientifically PerfectI Holmes' Home
made Milk Bread raises the standard
for bread making. It's nourishing
qualities and the fact that 1t is bound
to be fresh from the ovens when de-
livered gives it a definite lead. sc Il
1Oc loaves. fO7 E ST. Phi. NJ. 4537.
Evening star., 1914-07-11

Andirons. j. H. Corning. $50 18th St
Evening star., 1914-07-11

| Capt H. n. Ross. superintendent OF
streets. has returned to duty. having re-
covered from his recent illness.
Evening star., 1914-07-11

Frederick c. Lee. secretary to Engineer
Commissioner Harding, will join his wife
and young son, Mike at Leesburg, to-
morrow.
Evening star., 1914-07-11
LOCAL MENTION.
aMusEMENTs TONIGHT

Columbia Players in "The
Light Eternal" S:15 pm.
Poli-Poli Players in THE Man on the
Box" S:15 pm.
Cosmos-vaudev1lle, pm. to 1870
pm.
Glen Echo-outdoor amusements
Chevy Chase Lake-Concert, dancing.
SPECIAL FILM FEATURES.
Crandalrs9th and e SITS.
Olympic Theater-1431 You St
Evening star., 1914-07-11

Bertvwolfe. life insurance. Colorado bldg
Evening star., 1914-07-11

If you want work. read the want col
umns of The Star.
Evening star., 1914-07-11

II you want work. read the want col.
umns of The Star.
Evening star., 1914-07-11

Thomas H. Clanfey. secretary to Com
missioner Newman and Warren F. john
son are week-ending on a motor trip up
the Jersey coast.
Evening star., 1914-07-11

A. B. Cooke. consul at Patros, Greece;
Walter A. Leonard. consul at Stavanger.
Norway. and N. B. Stewart consul at
Milan. Italy, are in this city on leaves
of absence, and visited the State Depart
ment during the week.
Evening star., 1914-07-11

from Panama to Managua as secretary
Of legation to Nicaragua, has been in con-
ference with officials Of the department
preparatory to sailing, July IS, for his
new post.
Evening star., 1914-07-11

William P. Richards. assessor. and c.
B. Hunt, engineer of highways, who were
classmates at Lehigh University. are
spending several days at Atlantic City.
Evening star., 1914-07-11

W. G. Finch. craftsman in the surface
division of the engineer department, has
been ordered to report for duty at Will
mington, n. c.. under the direction OF
Maj. Sickle of the United States En-
gineer Corps.
Evening star., 1914-07-11

Walter B. Jernighan has resigned a
clerkship in the consular bureau Of the
State Department to accept a more lucra-
tive position at the United States Capitol.
Evening star., 1914-07-11

Mr.. Clancy, private secretary to the
assistant secretary, returned to the de-
partment Tuesday after stay of a
month in Michigan.
Evening star., 1914-07-11

Melvin C. Hazen, surveyor, expects te
spend most Of his spare time this month
at his farm near Nokesville, Va.
Evening star., 1914-07-11

| D. A. Connor. clerk in the sewer depart
ment. returned Wednesday from a trip to
New York. He will be employed on stock
accounting at the sewerage pumping sta
ton before returning to his duties in the
District building.
| L. P Bradshaw. representative Of the
Evening star., 1914-07-11

Hoffman Philip, secretary Of the en-
bassy at Constantinople, Is on his way
to the United States to spend a few
weeks leave of absence.
Evening star., 1914-07-11

Miss L. Dessez of the office of the dis
bursting clerk sent cards from Gibraltar
flee. Miss Dessez is spending her annual
leave abroad. principally in Switzerland.
Evening star., 1914-07-11

engineer department in the corporation
counsel's Office, who has been i'll in Gar
field Hospital. has been removed to his
home. near Chevy Chase. He is reported
to be convalescent.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-13
Is ! GIRL SWIMMER CHALLENGES

lonths at a time for Is
out of the "a.
rment, thinking of that
Here's land and water;
" Miller, with a vision
showed the logical re-
cy by carving the heart
t state for his private
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-13

With millions laid away you'd fret
And fuss and fume and scold.:
You'd wonder how much more you'd
get,
You'd worry bout your gold
You couldn't own and boss it, too,
The money'd have a hold on you.
There's lots of fun in laying way
Some money now and then.
In planning for rainy day
You'd censure what you spend.
1t makes you feel it's up to you
You lose or gain by what YOU do.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-13
--O-O-
SHE HAD TRIED

Papa, mamma says that one-half
the world doesn't know how the
other half lives" &c.,
well, she shouldn't blame herself,
dear. 1t isn't her fault"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-13

So, in the long run, pleasure goes
To men with patched up britches,
How true the saying, "You can't buy
Your happiness with riches"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-13
WORLD TO sIX-MILE SWIM

Miss Ivy
Crossweight
II years old,
who will
challenge
the world to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-28
FLEET WILL RETURN
TO ATLANTIC WATERS
QuestiOn of Leaving ships on West
Coast Not Yet Determined,
Daniels ExpIutns.


Washington. June 27.-Secretary
Daniels In Il statement early to-day an.
nounccd that the ships OF the Atlantic
Fleet. which Will lead the intcrna.
tional naval parade out of Hampton
Roads for the opening OF the Panama
Canal next March, would return from
the Pacific Coast to Atlantic waters
after participating in the Panama
Pacific Exposition ceremonies. The
secretary said reference by him yes
terday TO the Navy Departments plans
ment that the feet would remain for a
long period in Pacific waters.
The statement follows
Next spring ii is the intention OF
the navy to send AS great a proper
ton of the Atlantic Fleet as can be
conveniently spared as an escort of
honor to visiting ships of foreign ma
tions attending the ceremonies Incl
dent to the opening Of the Panama
Canal. The fleet will accompany thc
visitors through the canal to San Fran
where they will take part in the cere-
monies incident 10 the Panama Pacific
Exposition. Further than this no def
mite plans have been made.
1T Is possible that division OF four
ships Will take advantage OF this oc-
casion TO visit Honolulu. and that
another division will visit Puget Sound
The feet viii then return TO the At
lantic Coast. Whether not any Of
the ships OF the feet will be left per
manently on the West coast has not yet
opening Of tho Panama Canal II Is OF
course obvious that there will even
tually be more ships In Pacific waters
than at present"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-28
A. l.. ABBOTT ~ KILLED
ny NEW YORK ASSAII.ANT'
Especial to The Times-Dlspatch.>

South Boston, Va. June era L.
Abbott. aged forty. who was assaulted
by an unknown man on Monday about
midnight in New York City. died ut
S:45 Thursday night in "a New York
hospital: Mr.. Abbott was walking
along Seventh street, just about in
front of the Meslin Hotel. when an
unknown man emerged from cigar
store. and without any warning or
salutation whatever, struck him on the
head with a blackjac and Immediately
nNn away. II is not known why he
struck MIR. Abbott as he showed no in
tentions Of robbery after striking him
Ernest Sumters. who was with him. but
was too frightened 10 give the alarm.
thought that the murderer mistooll his
victim for another man. as Mr.. Abbott
had no enemies. as far as he knew
He was unmarried. ana is survived by
his sister. Mrs. w. 6. Waller, of this
place; his mother, Mrs. w IL. Abbott;
two brothers. W. \. Abbott and J. Il.
Abbott.
The interInent was made at Winn's
Creek Church, his old home. of which
church he was member. lie was
however engaged in the real estate
business in Huntsville. $. SC, at the
time OF his death, and had gone to
New York on "a business. combined
with pleasure. trip.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-28
WRlkcr=Mnrtin.

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch
CLINTON, :. c., June 27.--The home Of
AIR. and Mrs. 4. V. Martin. of the Pres
pyterian college OF South Carolina
with Its broad rose Swallowed verandns
ana shady lawn, formed a charming set
tiHS Tor pretty marriage. when-SAIr
Martins youngest sister. Grace Nernon
Martin, of lfainpden- Sidney, Va, was
married 20 George l.. Walker, principal
81 the Worsham High school. The
bTidc Is daughter OF the late Stephen
Taylor and Belle Vcnablc Martin. Mr.
Waller Is a graduate of Hampton
SlcicN, and Son OF Professor q; w
walker. OF V. r. I. The brides only
attcndants were his small nephews. Ed
ward Barnett and stephen Taylor Mar
tln third. who served as ribbon bear
Mrs u. NJ. Cloyd. OF Dublin, Va: Mrs
Roger Martin, of Vulcan, w Va: Rev.
alexander Martin, OF Rock Hill 8 C.:
Kew. Asa Watkins, OF Spartanburp s
g.. and DIR. George l.. Burr. of Cornell
CuiVcrSitV
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-28
TROUBLE Is AYERTED
HI ARREST OF MEN
Especial to The Times-D,snatcb 7

Especial to The Tim s- Dispatch
Wytheville. Va, June :7.-Trouble
was narrowly averted this afternoon
on Main Street, where the visiting
Shriners were assembled, when Sam
Shaffer accosted Sam Davidson, who
Is under $4,000 bond for killing
Ben Wilson. about month ago
Shaffcr was In "a buggy and Davidson
retre2ted. Shaffcr got out or the
buggy and followed him. Sergeant
T. L. Meyers was IL short distance away
and. aroused by tho action OF the men.
rushed up and arrested them. 4 gun
was found on Davidson. Shaffer who
was a strong syIupa thizcr of Wilson
is said 10 have been very abusive. The
trouble occurred within a short dis
lance OF the spot where Wilson was
Killed. The men We're taken before
the Mayor and Davidson was fined 500
for carrying concealed weapon. Shaffer
was fined So.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-28
Sanford-GFaVItt.

Special to The Times Dlapatch.1
Virginia. Va. June 27.-Afiss Lottie
Gravitt, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs lcly
Gravitt and Roscoe NJ Sanford, both Of
NirEilina, Va, were married at the
home of the brides father on Wedncs-
day. Henry Farlincs. of Nirgilina.
acted as best man. and Miss Lizzie
Norwood, OF Buffalo Springs, was
bridesmaid.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-28
shriner.' Day at wytheviIIe.

Wythevillc. Va, June 27.-This has
been Shriners' day In Wytheville. Menu
BEES came In all day from the adjacent
counties. those from Richmond arriv-
Ing on No. ~ from Bristol. After
about an hour spent at the Fourth
Avenue Hotel they were taken on an
automobile ride OF nine or ten miles
on the Rock Road. and on their return
enjoyed picnic rendered them at
Nyes Lithia Springs by the local MEM