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The Washington herald., 1914-03-27
PREFERS FIRE 10 RHEUMATISM
Disabled Man Begs Police to Let
Him Stay I'm Burning House.

Ten thousand dollars damage was
caused by fire early yesterday morning
that destroyed nine two story frame
houses In Benning road between Central
Avenue and Anacostia road. about q
half mile east OF Anacostia. Two simi-
lar structures were damaged.
One of the houses was occupied by
Jeremiah A. Diggs and three others,
owned by the Peterson estate. were oc-
cupied by Sarah jackson, A Jacobs and
Benedict Spriggs. Five of the houses.
owned by Harry Reuter-. were vacant.
II was necessary for the police to drag
Daniel Spriggs, colored, from one of the
burning houses. Spriggs. who is a suf-
ferer from rheumatism. can hardly walk
and insisted that the police let him re-
main in the house.
The fire broke out in one of the vacant
houses. The cause Is unknown.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-27
GUATEMALAN MISSION ENDED.

Maj. Gen. George W. Davis, U. s. A.
retired, has returned to Washington
from Guatemala City, Guatemala,
where he was sent by Secretary Bryan
as a special commissioner from the
State Department. Gen. Davis task
was to endeavor to straighten out a
controversy which had developed be-
tween the Gautemalan government and
the International Railways of Central
America. The dispute arose over the
question OF the governments indorse-
ment of bonds issued by the railway
company. Gen. Davis will report to
Secretary Bryan in detail, and would
not discuss his visit. beyond saying
that the matter had been arranged
satisfactorily. with the exception of a
few details.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-27
MIDDIES TO VISIT EUROPE.

Announcement was made yesterday
that the midshipmen OF the Naval
Academy next summer will visit Eng
land and the Mediterranean ror their an
nual practice cruise. They will leave
Annapolis June :. on the battleships
Missouri. Idaho. and Illinois. and proceed
to Naples. arriving there June .. They
will leave Naples July for Gravesend.
and sail for Hampton Roads on July q.
arriving home August II.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-27
DIED.


HOONER-On Thursday. March % 1914
at 1850 p. m, at his late residence
Ills G street northwest. SAMUEL F.
HOOVER, beloved husband of Katie
V. Hoover. in the seventy-tirst year of
his age.
Funeral notice later. CBoston and Hart
ford papers please Copy)
ROUZER
MILITARY ORDER OF THE LOYAL LEGION
OF THE UNITED STATES.
Commandery Of the District 0f Columbia.
City Of Washington. March = l9ii.
The death Of Companion JOHN ROBERT
ROUZER. Breyet Lieutenant q COlOnel. L. $. Nolunr
teers. at Thurmont. Maryland. On the 9Th tnstans
is announced 10 the Commandery.
Funeral services and interment at Thurmont,
Maryland at one O'Clock y. m this day.
By command Of
Brisadier-GeneraI GREEN CLAY GOODLoE
L. :. Marine CorpA
CommanAA
THOMAS H. MCKEE
ReCIris-.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-27
ANOTHER VICTIM OF BLAST

William Stark. one of the two colored
firemen who were injured by thu ex-
plosion at the establishment Of S
Kann, Sons & Company Wednesday
which resulted in two deaths. died early
yesterday morning at Emergency Hos
pital. and Benjamin Archer. the other
fireman. is not expected to live.
Death. resulting from an unavoidable
accident" was the verdict of a coroner s
jury yesterday over the body Of Alex
ander Crasis, ciiar, who was killed by
the explosion.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-27

s2c.30 via Che-. q Ohio Ry. to
Louisville, Ky. and return. April and
s: final limit. April II. Conference for
Education in the South.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-27

Piles Cured In to IA Days.
Drusgists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails
to cure Itching Blind. Bleeding. or Protrudins
Piles First application gives relief 0c.-Ads-
The Washington herald., 1914-03-27
AWord About Our Nat trimming servie'

We make a slight charge for
trimming hats, which does not
amount to any more in the end
than you pay for the free hat trim
ming around town. where they
charge for wiring bows, Innings, and
other details We employ artists
to trim hats who are experts In
their line.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-27
Rates Are SuggeSted.

VI. VI. Caskie. assistant manager OF the
Freight Audit and Adjustment Com
pany. introduced the following table OF
rates, which he asserted 10 he reason
able. from Boston. New York and Phila-
delphia TO Washington.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-27
W. P. KERRICK IS LOCATED.

Relatives of Walter p. Eerrick. promi.
nent Alexandria contractor. who has
been missing since February H. were
startled yesterday at the receipt Of a
telegram from Isleta. y. NJ. TO the ef-
feet that Eerrick was lying at the point
of death in that city. No details are
given in the message.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-27

Plans are being considered for another
railroad across the Siberian country
some distance south OF the existing line.
An orange tree will sometimes produce
enON oranges. while a lemon tree seldom
yields more than 1000 lemons.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-11-20
Marner-Moore Wedding.

At O'Clock last Saturday afternoon. at
Pen-Y-Bryn, the home of the brides
mother, near Sandy Spring, this county,
Miss Mary G. Moore. daughter of Mrs. Jos.
T. Moore. Jr.. and Mr. Brainard II. Warner,
Jr., of Kensington, were married in the
presence of members of the two families
and few intimate friends. The officiat-
ing minister was Rev. James T. Marshall.
of Washington. formerly pastor of Warner
Memorial Presbyterian Church. Kensington.
The home was attractively decorated with
autumn leaves, laurel and white and yell
low chrisanthemums.
The bride was given in marriage by her
grandfather, Mr. Joseph 7. Moore, ST.. Of
Sandy Spring. She was attended by Miss
Warfield Crenshaw, of Richmond, Va, as
maid of honor. The best man was the
bridegroom's brother, Mr.. Philip Warner,
of Washington.
Little Miss Alice Moore, cousin of the
bride. was flower girl. and the ribbon
bearers were little Misses Helen Brooke. of
Roland Park. and Mary Robertson, of Sandy
Spring, and Masters Lewis Rumford and
Robert FitZhugh.
The marches were played by Miss Ro-
berta Allen, of Washington. on the violin,
accompanied by Miss Irene Kimler, Of
Williamsport. Md. on the piano.
Soon after the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Warner departed for an extended honey
moon trip. They will make their home in
Washington.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-11-20
The Late Vote On Woman Suffrage.


Mr.. Editor Returns on the vote OF
amendments granting woman suffrage
submitted in seven States, have come il
slowly. Only by following the papers very
carefully has it been possible to learn the
actual results. For this reason. think
many Of your readers who are interested
in this subject will be glad to know just
what the facts are.
In Nevada the suffrage amendment car
ried by large majority. about 5000 out
of total vote of 10000. This wipes out
what suffragists called the "black spot" on
their maps and what was, indeed, quite
literally moral black spot, for Reno, New,
has been long known not only as a resort
for prospective Divorces and prize fighters,
but as a center of many social evils. 1t
seems to be taken for granted by Nevada
citizens that all that will come to an end
now that women are to vote.
In Montana, after a protracted count
lasting ten days or more, the amendment
is declared carried by a majority of $500,
the opponents conceding this. In this
State the Liquor Dealers Association made
stupendous fight against the amendment
and all believers in temperance should be
glad they were unsuccessful. The win
ming of these two States makes woman
suffrage universal in the Rocky Mountains
and on the Pacific Coast. The fact that
it spreads from States that have it to those
adjacent would certainly seem to show
that its results are satisfactory to those
who have a chance to observe them.
In the other five States the amendments
failed to pass. in several by such narrow
margins that their advocates hope to have
the matter referred again soon with better
results. In Ohio the amendment, though
defeated. polled much larger vote than
two years ago. Every woman's organiza-
ton in this State. with the exception of
the very small anti-suffrage organization,
had endorsed suffrage.
In four of the States where women now
vote, Oregon. Washington, Colorado and
Arizona. prohibition amendments were car
ried by large majorities. In one. Califor-
MIA, wine-growing State. prohibition was
defeated, though other vital matters of
social reform were passed on favorably.
Although this was the first general cleo
ton at which women have voted in Kan
sas. and they are minority of the popu-
lation, over 40 per cent. Of the total vote
was cast by them. In Chicago women
could not, under the law. vote for any Of
the more important officers. but their bal
lots are said to have saved the Sanitary
Board from corrupt political domination.
Every year it becomes more and more
plain that in States where woman suffrage
is practical question and its results are
seen first hand, it commends itself to all
citizens who desire better political, indus
trial, social and moral conditions and is
opposed most by those who profit from
present evils. In our older communities,
where the question has not come home to
most people, many honorable and upright
citizens still oppose it, because, suppose,
their grandfathers did.
M. L. S.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-11-20
Garstin-Offutt Wedding.

Miss Elizabeth Rulings Offutt, daughter
of Mrs. Elizabeth H. 0ffutt, of this town,
and Mr. Bertram Neynoe Garstin, of Balti-
more, Nd, were married on Wednesday
evening last in Christ Episcopal Church.
Rockville, in the presence of large assem-
blage of relatives and friends. Rev. T. A.
Haughton-Burke. rector of the church. per-
formed the marriage ceremony. and the
bride was given in marriage by her mother
The church was tastefully decorated for the
happy occasion.
The bride wore a handsome gown of
white satin with tulle veil and carried bride
roses Miss Ellen 0ffutt, sister of the bride,
was maid of honor, and the bridemaids
we're Misses Claire Collins, Mary McCauley.
Bessie Brewer and Mary Almoney. The
maid Of honor wore pink messalne draped
in white lace and the trademarks were
eowned in green messaline draped in white
lace and carried pink roses.
Mr.. Frank Webb. of Baltimore, was best
man. The ushers were Messrs. Thomas
jenkins and Stuart Webb. of Baltimore,
and Edward Green and Thomas Dawson,
of Rockville.
After the ceremony a reception was held
at the home of the bride from $50 to 10
O'Clock.
The bride was the recipient of many
handsome and useful presents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garstin will reside in Bal
timore when they return from their bridal
trip.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-11-20
The Ciyics And Educational Com
fnittees Actively At Work.

A joint meeting of the Civics and Edu-
cational Committees of the Montgomery
County Federation of Woman's Clubs was
held at the home of Mrs. Harry C. Arm
strong, in Kensineton, on Friday last. A
dainty luncheon was served by the hos
tesses, Mrs. Armstrong and Mrs. Merritt o.
Chance, after which Mrs. Armstrong well
coined those present and announced that
Mrs. Ryan would be present later in the
afternoon and would address the commit
tees on Rural Schools" Meanwhile, the
work of the Federation through these two
committees was discussed. Mrs. Chance an
nounced that her committee work would
be divided as follows: A section on Good
Roads" in charge of Mrs. Leonard Hays,
of GAINESVILLE one on Sanitation" with
Mrs. Diefendorf. of Garrett Park, at its
head and third to investigate the Milk"
question under Mrs. Herbert Filler, of Ken
sington. Mrs. Chance spoke of the need
for the women to know more about the
laws relating to civic conditions and rec
commended that some work be done along
such lines in every clubin the county. In
quiry developed the fact that of the TWEEN
tythree clubs federated, only the Woman's
Club of Kensington and the Just Govern
ment League have ever made any sort of
study of the laws of Maryland as they
affect women. Cooperation between the
women interested in lettering local con-
ditions and the men of the locality was
strongly urged.
Mrs. Armstrong showed the members of
her committee that every club woman,
whether she has children in the schools of
her locality or not, should visit the schools
in her vicinity. Membership in and at
tendance upon the meetings of the Parents
and Teachers Association, which should
be fiourishine in each community, was rec
commended. The greatest need in the
Maryland schools is that of better-trained
teachers. The political appointments, of
which we have some in Maryland, often
result in obtaining excellent teachers but
tiiCiC ohC oCNCidi
unframed teachers, the teacher in charge
should be one of wide experience and ripe
judgment
The idea of using the school houses as
social centers is growing in popularity and
could easily be adopted in some localities.
The enforcement of the Compulsory School
Attendance law was discussed. The old
question of having woman appointed on
the school board is still before the women
of the county. The needs Of the colored
schools. both as to housing and equipment,
are becoming insistent 1t is hoped that
some possible way will be found for estab-
fishing vocational schools for colored chill
dren in the future.
Mrs. Ryan, teacher in Montgomery
County, was introduced and read an article
prepared by Edwin j. Colgan, Jr., on "Ru-
raj Schools" to lead the way to free dis
cussion of the conditions in our own schools.
About thirty-five ladies attended the
meeting, representing nearly every part of
the county
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-11-20
Circuit Court.

The following cases have been disposed
Of in the Circuit Court here since our last
issue:
Nancy johnson vs. Washington and Rock
vile Railway Co.. verdict for the plain
tiff for $500.
Thos. |. Fulks VS.. Chas. w. Prettyman.
assignee. &c, judgment for the defendent
for costs.
Daniel d. Beekman VS.. Frank Libbey &
Co., judgment in favor of defendant for
COSTS
Cyrus Keiser & Son VS.. Geo. M. Dorcus,
judgment for plaintiffs for $275 and costs.
Lewis F. Brooks ct al. vs.. Charles F. Car
lin, settled
George W. Linthicum VS.. Grover D. Lin
thicum ct AL judgment for defendants for
costs.
George W. Linthicum VS.. Grover d. Lin
thicum, judgment for defendant for costs.
J. Tyson & Son VS.. Albert C. Hargett
judgment for plaintiff for $ll8.26 and costs.
WmSJ. Lynch VS.. Glen Echo Park Com
pany, verdict for plaintiff for 5000.
State Roads Commission VS.. Mary E.
Mullican, defendant verdict for defendant
for $1,000 damages for condemnation fol
State road.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-11-20
Send For Educational Survey Bal
letin-Free.

Mr.. Editor 1T is urged that every one
who has not done so. who is interested in
the county public schools, especially trus-
tees and delegate members Of the County
Federation of Home and School Associa-
tons, send postal addressed to the Hon.
Commissioner Of Education, U. S. Bureau
Of Education, Washington, d. c." for a
free copy Of Bulletin No. 80. series Of 1913.
This bulletin. entitled IAN Educational
Survey of a Suburban and Rural County"
relates to the schools as well as other
features of Montgomery County.
EUGENE E. STEVENS, President.
C. F. of II. and S. AS.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-11-20
Woman's Club OF Bethesda.

The Womans Club of Bethesda met at
st. Johns Rectory, Bethesda, on the after
noon of November 10, Mrs. James Kirk
patrick hostess, and the President, Mrs.
Enoch Johnston, in the chair.
1t was an overflow meeting, the members
filling the parlors.
The principal business brought before
the club was the revision of the constitu-
ton, made necessary by the largely in
creased membership in the past year.
After routine business. the program for
the day followed. The responses for the
day comprised household hints Mrs. Gil
bert Grosvenor. a member also of the Twen-
tieth Century Club of the District, gave an
interesting talk on the work accomplished
by that club in the interest of pure milk
supply. Mrs. Grosvenor read extracts, too,
from highly instructive paper she had
written on the same subject.
Miss Florence Miller, President of the
Newcomb Club, was present, by invitation,
to tell Of the work of that club along the
same lines.
Reports were read by Mrs. Kirkpatrick.
representative of the club in the Executive
Committee of the County Federation, and
Mrs. Edmund P. Ellis, Chairman of the
Civics Committee of the club, told of her
work.
A new committee was formed for Belgian
relief and other charitable work. Mrs. M.
L. Croxall, Chairman, with headquarters at
her address in Georgetown. A box will be
packed there, and forwarded as soon as
possible to the Belgian Consul General. P.
Mali, rs Madison Avenue, New York. Con-
tributions of clean. whole clothing are asked
for.
During the social period, afternoon tea
was served. The club adjourned to meet
November oath with Mrs. Daniel p. Nor
gan at her home, "Cedarlyn." on the old
Road. Judge j. Wilmer Lati-
mer will speak on Delinquency" and the
for the day will be children in
Bondage"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-11-20
Senator Lee Has No Quarrel With
Smith.


From the Baltimore News.
Commenting in letter to The News on
an editorial published yesterday. Senator
Blair Lee stated today that he and Senator
Smith would not quarrel over the patron
age question. As Wilson man he be-
lieved, he said. that men in sympathy with
the Presidents ideas should be given pref
erence. He had recommended men for
offices. Senator Smith was privileged to do
likewise, and it was the function of the
President to decide.
The Senator's letter is as follows
81 have just read your editorial Of this
afternoon. November IL. under the caption,
The Federal Patronage Quarrel
what you say indicates that have
failed to make clear to you my position
regarding this matter Of Federal appoint
ments in Maryland.
"In the first place, there is no quarrel
whatever between Senator Smith and my
self in regard to this matter On the con-
trary, have stated distinctly that was
entirely unwilling to engage in any dispute
with either Senator Smith or anyone else
with reference to it.
"As have already stated in previous
communication to the press. Senator Smith
has perfect right to recommend to the
President for appointment the men whose
appointment he considers would be for the
;otn Of hn r..hlfO ~ hs. chnnlI
do this, 1t would certainly be no cause for
quarrel; on the contrary, think il is his
duty to do So On the other hand, deem
it my duty to recommend for these places
the men whose appointment think would
best serve the public interest. Both of us
will recommend Democrats, Of course. be-
cause these officers are not included within
the classified service, and 1t is practical
fmpossibility to ignore the political effect
, fsuch appointments.
y have made my recommendations, and
nave done my full duty.
,fAs always previously stated, am per-
fectly content to accept and vote to con-
firm any proper appointments the Pres-
dent may make. no matter whether they
are recommended by myself or by Senator
Smith, or by n Congressman, or by anyone
else.
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-11-20
suppers and Entertain inents.

The ladies' of ST. Bartholomew Church,
Laytonsville. will hold an oyster supper on
November Oath and 25th from 4 to 10 P.
M. lce-cream, cake and fancy articles also
for sale.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Clarksburg
M. Z. Church will hold an oyster supper in
the hall on Saturday night, November 2lst
If rainy, it will be held on Monday night
the 23rd.
On Friday night, November goth, at the
home of Frank f. Fraley, near Redland. an
oyster supper will be held for the benefit
of St, Luke's Lutheran Church at Redland.
If rainy, the supper will be on Saturday
night.
Dinner and supper will be served on
Thanksgiving Day at the Poolesville town
hall by the ladies of the Baptist Church.
Come and get the best turkey dinner you
ever had for rs cents. Oysters served in
every style.
An entertainment for the benefit of the
Travilah grammar school will be held in
the town hall on Wednesday, November
25th, beginning at 1880 P. M. Admis-
sion-adults. rs cents children under IL
years, is cents. Refreshments for sale.
At 0lney Grange Hall, November oath,
at 7:30 P. M, an address will be given by
the Rev. Mr.. Ruby Nicholson, formerly of
this county, now pastor of the Methodist
Church at Harper's Ferry. under the au-
spices Of the Oakdale W. C. 7. U. The L.
Y. L. will also tell us few things. All
are cordially invited.
Grace M. f. Church South, Gaithersburg,
will hold its annual Thanksgiving enter
tainment, for the benefit of the church, in
Masonic Hall. on November 26th, 1914. at
8 O'Clock. A fine program has been gotten
up, with the very best vocal and instru
mental musical talent from the Peabody,
Baltimore. REGULATIONS by Miss Hendricks,
of Washington. and number of impersona-
tons by Mr.. Arthur Butler Pierce, who is
well-known as Washington citys best
talent. Everyone who does not contribute
through the thank offering envelopes, is ex-
pected to make an offering at the door.
Do not miss this opportunity to hear such
rare talent.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-11-20
Religious Notices.

Special meetings are being held at Cedar
Grove. Preaching by J. C. Walker. of Frost
burg.
Preaching at the M. f. Church South,
Rockville, every Sunday morning and even
ing by the pastor, Rev. F. M. Richardson.
Rockville Christian Church, o. C. Barnes,
minister, services Sunday. Bible School
at 10 A. M; preaching at II A. M; Chris
tian Endeavor at 7P.M.
Services in the Presbyterian Church
Sabbath School at 10 A. M; morning wor-
ship at II A. M; popular service at
P. M. All are cordially welcomed to these
services.
Quarterly meeting will be held in the Free
Methodist Church, Rockville, on November
goth, 2lst and 22nd. The services will be
conducted by Rev. Hodge. All-day meet
ing Sunday Love feast in the afternoon.
All are welcome.
Union Thanksgiving services will be held
at 1890 O'Clock. A. NJ, in the Methodist
Episcopal Church, Rockville. Rev. Oscar
W. Henderson will preach the sermon. The
offering will be turned over to the Kings
Daughters for their charitable work.
A dispatch from Woodland. Cal dated
November 18th. says champion Tillie
Alcartra. Woodland COW, has set a new
record for milk production in excess Of
10000 pounds in year. The year will
be up tomorrow but the 30,000-pOund
mark was passed several days ago Tillie
Alcartra is 5-year-old Holstein-Friesian
She set new record last year, surprising
by few pounds the 29,592-pound mari
made by Massachusetts, cow.