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Evening star., 1914-05-13
ALEXANDRIA AFT AIRS
Primary for City Council Will
Be Held Tomorrow.
MANY CANDIDATES BUSY
Fund for New Hospital Building
Now $27. 1893 Women Of
fered Places and Homes.
MANY CANDIDATES BUSY

J
/ ALEXANDRIA. Va May l3.-AIex-
/ audria voters VIII tomorrow nominate
twelve members of council. there being
to'r aldermen and eight members of the
common council to he selected They
H5v'' tWeuty-three candidates 10 pick
from. The number to b. chosen repre-
| >'nts ne-ha.f of tho membership of the
I 'Wo respective branches of city council
candidates are today unusually active.
s,rd every Effort will he made to get out
@ large vot" Il number Of the candidates
having arranged for carriages to convey
the voters to and from the polls. The
primary is equivalent 10 an election in
this city Polls will open at 3 am and
close at I:12 pm. The saloons will close
at 6 o clock this evening and not reopen
until o'clock Friday morning. Alex
andria- therefore, will be dry" city
foT while.
The following Is a list of the candidates
First-Alderman Jacob Brill, incumbent;
William Campbell and \. Sidney Mankin ::
council. Urban s Lambert. John Lead
beater, Incumbent; Oscar w Phillips and
+. +. Marbury.
second Aldermen. George IL Robinson.
K. +. knight, both new candidates: coun-
ell Julian Y. Williams. incumbent; Will
liam Desmond and C. W. Wattles.
Third Alderman, Maurice Wilkins new
candidate. no opposition: council, A. d.
Rrockett. Charles ]. sullivan. incumbents:
James ". Bales and Thomas \. Dunbarr
Fourth-Alderman. G.. j. w. summers,
incumbent. 10 opposition: council. Thomas
ChaunCey, ID. Monkey Low. incumbents;
Nicholas j. I.awler. Charles Bendheim
and Julian T. Burke. ir.
The biggest scramble for council is in
the fourth ward. where there are five
candidates in the field There is also
considerable oppositon in the various
other wards Two candidates seek the
position of alderman in the third ward
against Alderman Brill. making it a
three-cornered fight.
Two aldermen, G. J. w. Summers, in
cumbent. fourth ward. and Maurice Will
kjns. new candidate, third ward. are
without opposition.
Judges and clerks of election selected
hS wards follow: First. William +.
Moore. c. p. Waller Frank -. Moore;
second. X. NJ. Latham, James I. Pat
terson, G. NJ. Schwab third. Frank b.
Penn James B. Martin. w. +. iinken;
fourth John y. Lawler. Claude NJ. Len
non. and one yet to be named.
Evening star., 1914-05-13
PLANS FOR PRESENTATION
OF THE GRECIAN PAGEANT
Manager Mooser Arranges for Po-
Icing the Amphitheater-Re
hearsal in Open Air.

Manager Leon Mooser OF the Grecia n
pageant. The Fire Regained held
conference with Maj Sylvester su-
perintendent Of police, this morning
and completed arrangements for the
policing OF the amphitheater at 18th
aud V streets where the big spectacle
is to be given commencing next Sat
urday night The police chief assured
Mr.. Mooser that he would furnish an
adequate force of police to handle the
crowds
Tired of rehearsing SOC people in the
sitting atmosphere OF the pageant
headquarters on hot nights. Director
Edward T Emery has announced that
tonight the first complete rehearsal
will be held in the open air, with the
entire ensemble OF LOO and the spe-
cial orchestra Of forty musicians.
Evening star., 1914-05-13
FAMILY CULTURE THEME.
National Conference of Charities and
Correction Hears Several Papers.

MEMPHIS. Tenn. May 13.-Culture Of
family life from the standpoint of the
social and charity worker. the minis
ter. the physician and the educator
was discussed today before the ma
tional conference of charities and cor
rection. Those who prepared papers
included Miss Harriet +. Nittum of
Northwestern University settlement,
Chicago: Rev. j. Craik Morris, Memphis
George A. Bellamy of Hiram House,
Cleveland: Porter r. Lee of the New
York School of Philanthropy; F. l.. Nc
Ney. president of the University OF
North Dakota, and Dr. ]. A. Britton of
Chicago.
Standard of efficiency in child care.
ment of the social evil were announced
as subjects to be taken up in sectional
meetings.
Evening star., 1914-05-13
RANDLE HIGHLANDS PLEA
FOR PARK IMPROVEMENT
Citizens Criticise Manner in Which
Eastern Section Is
Treated.

Criticism Of the manner in which the
eastern section of the District has been
treated by the Commissioners in the
past and expressing the hope that more
consideration would be given that COM
munity in the future, the Randle High
lands Citizens Association. at its May
meeting Monday evening IN the sapiist
Church on the Naylor road. went on
record as unanimously favoring the I'M
proving of L.Enfant Circle. at the cor
ner of Minnesota and Pennsylvania
avenues. and a special committee was
appointed to interview the authorities
IN an endeayor to accomplish this end.
II was pointed out that this public
space had been made available in 1883
and that since that time not single
effort had been made to improve 1t. not
withstanding repeated improvements TO
similar conditions in the northwest sec
ton of the city.
Recently the association asked that
the title to the property be turned over
To the federal government by the local
authorities. and in this way accomplish
some improvement to the space. Monday
evening communication was read stat
ing that nothing could be done until the
street was improved The members. not
satisfied with this decision, appointed a
special committee consisting OF Z. A.
Barker. r. L. Bradbury. r. NJ. Brooks.
s f. Snyder. p. +. Mckinney, +. NJ.
Ramsay and others. TO visit the District
building to have some immediate action
taken toward improving this space.
The question of teaching sex hygiene in
the public schools was discussed at
length and special committee selected
to interview several of the residents of
the suburb to secure various views on
he StIhiecT
Evening star., 1914-05-13
q I Buys in
~ UndermusIns

Special lot. including Petticoats, Princess
Slips, Combinations of fine lingerie and flesh
color batiste: NightEowns, made of finest ma
terials. beautifully trimmed with the finest
laces embroideries and ribbons. sl.50 values
Choice. Thursday. at a Dollar.
Camis0les of silk crepe de chine and shadow
laces and ribbons very dainty and fine. $3.50
value. Thursday only, at q Dollar.
Extra Size Combinations. White Petticoats
and Nightgowns, sizes 4S to 50 bust measure.
s1.6O value Thursday only, Mt = Dollar.
Third F'loor-Undermusins.
Evening star., 1914-05-13
Ct Boys $3.50
.PJ } UMBRELLAS

for men or women. Covers of
American taffeta. steel rod, para
gon frame, fine tape edge finish.
some sterling silver trimmed ham
dies, others plain or carved mission,
and those for women with sword
cord. Thursday only at 4 Dollar
Main Floor.
Evening star., 1914-05-13
C1 Boys 6 by 9 Fl.
Ql MATING RUGS

that sell regularly at S1.29. These
are Of best Stenciled japanese Mat
ting, closely woven and in new de-
signs, and Only Dollar to Pay
Thursday Floor-Russ
Evening star., 1914-05-13
%1 Buys Skirt Length
~ } IN Dress Goods

Fabrics that YOU would buy from the piece
for making separate skirts. offered tomorrow
a dollar skirt length. Choice Of
2i2 yards 50-n. Black Mohair Sicilian S1.o0
y: yards 42-in. Navy Blue Storm Serge.
yards 54-in Cream Washable Panama
21a yards 50-n Navy Blue Mohair Sicilian.
IA Yards Double-warp 42-in Black-and
white Shepherd Checks.
3 yards 36-in. Gray Vigoreaux Skrtng.
~ yards All-wool Cream Storm Serge.
yards 36-in. Pin Stripe Blue Mohair Sici-
yard. Crepe Granite. 36 inches wide; navy
, and all spring shades
Main Floor-sth st. Rotunda-Dress Goods
Section.
Evening star., 1914-05-13
Cf Buys S1.25
PI Long Silk Gloves

Superior quality and good
value at Sis. Io-butt"rl
lengths. in white. light blue,
pink and black.
Main Floor-GloNe section
Evening star., 1914-05-13
a VIII Boy SIPS
Ql NET GUIMPES

Guimpes continue high in favor,
and tomorrow we offer at a dollar
styles of net. with narrow net frill
down front, finished with crochet
buttons or wide lace fiounce. with
pearl buttons; high or low neck.
and many in the favorite vestee
effect Choice of cream. ecru and
white at . DOllar.-Main Floor
Neckwear Section.
Evening star., 1914-05-13
%f Buys $50
W. Wash Skirts

The weather the past few days has demon
strated the need of wash skirts. Here is
chance to save soc every one you buy
Made Of fine rep or bedford cord, in the la test
models, some with pockets and trimmed with
buttons.
All lengths and waist bands. Thursday.
Dollar.
Second Floor.
Evening star., 1914-05-13
%1 Buys in
~ Hosiery

WODen's Silk Lisle Hosiery. reinforced heel
and toe a5c value. Thursday pairs for
Dollar.
Chidrcns silk I.isIc Hosiery. hldcll,
white and tan: reinforced heel ANA toe.
Thursday. ; pairs for a Dollar
Children's Imported Cotton Eisle Socks.
different color combinations. 25c rcGularl2
Thursday. pairs for a Dollar.
Main Floor-Hosiery Section.
Evening star., 1914-05-13
r1 Buys S1.25 12-yd. pc.
- LONGCLOTH

Here's a value that will stir up
enthusiastic buying. 12-yard piece
of Soft-finish Longcloth, 36 inches
wide. and offered Thursday n 4
Dollar..M Main Floor-sth St. no
tunda-White Goods.
Evening star., 1914-05-13
%1 Buys in
~ Millinery

straw and silk combined trimmed with rib
bons flowers; in all the desired colors. such
as green, navy, purple. tango, black and other
shades Thursday only. to be sold Dollar.
Second Floor-Mil!inery.
Evening star., 1914-05-13
Ct Buys IN
QI Knit Underwear

WOmen's Lislc Vests. with silk
tapes at neck and arms. ThursdaH ,
Only. q fer n Dollar.
Women's Union Suits, fine rib
knee length, tight or lace trimmed
Thursday, 4 for a Dollar.
Main Floor-Hosiery Section.
Evening star., 1914-05-13
Ct Buys IN
ql HOUSE DRESSES

House Dresses of fine lawn and
dimity. nicely trimmed in fine em-
{ broidery; most all sizes in the lot.
{ Regular s1.50 value. Thursda! at
{ q Dollar.
Bungalow Dress Aprons, with cap
} to match sc value. Thursday Only,
J Two for q Dollar.
Third Floor-House Dresses.
Evening star., 1914-05-13
|Cf Boys SIPS
! QI SCREEN DOORS

Natural Finish Screen Doors,
well made. in sizes ranging 9 IT.
in. by IT. in. to by it.; . cor
ner brackets. grill center, COM
plete with all attachments. Thurs
day for q Dollar.-Fourth Floor.
Evening star., 1914-05-13
Extend Lawn Contest Period.

\ divided opinion was expressed at the
session. but as the question will be
taken UP by the Federation of Citizens'
Associations. the delegate from the
Randle Highlands body to this central
organization is desirous of securing the
views of the community in order that
he might present them at that time.
The jury having in charge the con-
demnation of 18th street through the
White property. ii was stated last even
ing, had made its report to the courts
and a hearing was set for Friday. 1t
was stated that this work probably
would he begun next month and COM
pleted during the summer.
j. NJ. Brooks. chairman of the com
mittee on lawn contest reported that
it had been decided 10 extend the con-
test over the period from June to Sep
tember The section known as Twin
ing city will be distinct from that of
Randle Highlands proper and prizes
awarded in each district.
Evening star., 1914-05-13
q Buys in
~ oilet Articles

Combination of Sanitol Face Powder. Face
Cream, Rouge, Tooth Paste and Talculette;
worth s1.25. To be sold tomorrow fer . Dol
lar.
Brushes that worth s14s Thursday only.
At a Dollar.
French Plate Mirrors with ebony handles;
regularly $1.4S. Thursday only. at . Dollar.
Main Floor-Toilet Articles.
Evening star., 1914-05-13

Forest botanists recognize only one
sypress in the United States Its range
extends from Delaware southwark around
the coast into Texas and up the Mssis-
sippi valley to Illinois and Indiana. 1t
is one of the few cone-bearing trees
which drop their leaves in winter The
heartwood Of cypress is noted for its de-
cay resistant properties.
Evening star., 1914-05-13
Cf Boys Children's $3.50
p ) WASH DRESSES

A lot Of Childrens Wash Dresses
in ginshams, percales and white
India linon. pretty new styles. and
all dresses nicely made. in sizes i
to IA. Buy any you fancy Thurs
day for n Dollar.
Second Floor-childrcn' Apparel.
Evening star., 1914-05-13
t1 Boys IN
,Pl MEMS WEAR

For Thursday. Mems Varsity I'm
derwear that is worth soc a garment
offered Three Garments for a Dollar
Direct Street Entrance to Men $
Wear Section.
Evening star., 1914-05-13
Colombia Favors Treaty.

American Minister Thompson at Bogota
reported to the State Department today
that the Colombian congressional com
mittee to which the new Colombian
American treaty was referred had re.
ported unanimously in its favor.
Evening star., 1914-05-13
'tf Boys in
PJ TABLE LINENS

is by SO in. Huck Towels, n Dozen
for n Dollar.
Sl.25 Linen She~tiDE, 30 in. wide.
at Dollar q Yard.
% Mercerized Napkins. "a Dozen
Tomorrow for n Dollar.
Main Floor-Table Linens
Evening star., 1914-05-13

Living up to HIohenZollern tradition
the German crown prince is now n
tradesmau, having adopted the handt-
craft of a maSter turner
Evening star., 1914-05-13
%1 Buys $50 Silk
~ Krinkle Crepe

And Casdeuse, every yard perfect in good
range of the best-liked colors such pink,
light blue. white, mais, Nell rose, olive. ma
hogany kings blue. navy. tango black and
taupe. They 40 inches wide, and regular
selling prices 81 30 and 81 80 a yard.
These silks excellent for making frocks
for seashore mountain wear. and the price.
Thursday only. is n Dollar a yard.
Main Floor-Sth st. Rotunda-Silks.
Evening star., 1914-05-13
Of Buys in
p } Boys Apparel

81 All-wool Blue Serge Pants taped seams;
- guaranteed fast color sizes to II years.
only q Dollar.
BOYS Wash Suits of striped galatea rep
"a and seersucker: Russian blouse Charles
Dickens models in all color combinations. S1.50
values Thursday only. choice, . Dollar.
e. Third Floor-Boys' Clothing.
Evening star., 1914-05-13
Chariot Race in Program.

The chariot race Will be rehearsed and
the cavalrymen from Fort Meyer who are
to go through their famous bareback
drills dressed as Grecian riders Will be
on hand. 1t will be no use for the
Evening star., 1914-05-13
81 eeaS e9RsErs E

Royal WOrcester Corsets, fine cou-
til. medium bust nicely trimmed.
finished with 6 hose supporters. 81
value-Thursday Only a Dollar.
De Revois Brassieres, trimmed
back and front. with fine embroid-
cry, hooked front; sac regularly.
Thursday Only, for Dollar.
Third Floor-Corset Section.
Evening star., 1914-05-13

Martin Tressler the thirteen-S ear-old
son Of Adam Tressler. who disappeared
from his home near Sabiliasvlle. Mr., a
week ago, has not been located.
Evening star., 1914-05-13
Land for Hospital Considered.

In reference to the proposed acauisi-
ton of additional land for use OF the
Government Hospital for the Insane
letter read from the assistant secre-
tary of the interior relative to the item
of sl.,.0oo. which has been asked for
This indicated that it had not been def
nitely decided to just where this land
would be purchased, but intimated that
it was desired that the tract known as
Wilson Park should be acquired, pro-
vded the strip of land between this park
and the south wall of the institution.
comprising about nine acres, could also
be procured. AS nothing definite was
stated in this letter no action was
taken, except to renew the expression of
the association desire that the grounds
of this institution be not extended closer
to the residential portion of the suburb
than they now are. The legislative COM
mittee was instructed TO follow the mat
ter closely.
Evening star., 1914-05-13
Watch From British Government.

gold watch now reposes in the
state Department. rendered him by
the British government for the rescue
of the crew of British ship in most
desperate straits; congressional per
mission for Capt Uberroth to accept
the watch is pending.
Capt. tberroth is a graduate of the
Naval Academy at Annapolis a mem
Der of that unfortunate class of So
that was honorably discharged from
the service because an economic Con-
sress would not expand the naval
service To create vacancies to take
care Of the newly qualified officers. He
saw service in the Spanish American
war with the revenue cutter service,
which has had part in every war of
the United States.
The shore duty of Capt. l-berroth has
consisted of two wears with the life
saving service and nearly three Years
in his present charge. at the head of
personnel and operations He was AS
signed to the life-stvng service as an
assistant inspector in 1905, the first
duty ashore in twenty years. serving
until 1907, when he again went to
sea. In July, 1911, he came to head
quarters. where he has since remained
Evening star., 1914-05-13

With twenty-four Years sea duty of
the twenty nine Years OF his career in
| the revenue cutter service. capt. p. NJ
Cberroth now in charge of personnel and
operations at headquarters, is again To
walk the quarter deck in command of a
revenue cutter He is under orders.
which relieve him of duty at headquar-
ters May 20 to proceed to San Francisco,
availing of three days leave, en- route,
and assume command Of the revenue cut
ter Mccullough.
Capt. Uberroth November II last an
ticipatng trouble with Mexico request
ed to be detached from special shore
duty at headquarters and to be given as
sgnment to sea duty on a vessel of the
revenue cutter service actively engaged
in defense operations in the event of
war between the United States and Mex
iso His present assignment is made in
compliance with this request, to meet the
possibility of war. and prospective need
of the revenue cutter service for war
duty.
The nearly quarter century of sea duty
of Capt therroth has been full of thrill
ing incidents His daring in accomplish
ing reScueS at sea. has been repeatedly
the subject of honorable comment by his
SuperiorS in the revenue cutter service.
and of successive Secretaries of the
Treasury, under whose direction the serv-
ice is operated.
Evening star., 1914-05-13
%f Buys in
~ Infants Apparel

lafants' and Small Tots Hats, spring and
summer models; some lingerie effects. Values
up to $685. Dollar day Thursday.
lnfaBts' Long Cream Bedford Cord Coats,
trimmed cape; $3.50 value. Only n Dollar.
Thursday.
Infants Pure SILK Hosiery. in white pink
and blue; 39c value. Thursday. = pairs for n
Dollar.
Tots COl0red Dresses. of fine gingham and
linen: also white lingerie; sl.50 to 81 values
Thursday only. q Dollar.
Third Floor-lnfants Apparel
Evening star., 1914-05-13
q I Buys in
~ Dornestics

5 BOLSTER CASES; size AZ by
- in. hemstitched or plain hem;
made of excellent wearing cotton.
and offered THURSDAY AT A
DOLLAR.
. ST. ELMO PILLOWCASES;
hemstitched. 3-in. hem: size AZ by
} Sc in: offered THURSDAY AT A
DOLLAR.
Main Floor-Domestics.
Evening star., 1914-05-13
CITY Council Branches Meet.

\ request of the Alexandria Hospital
board for an appropriation of $1,000 to
assist in the construction of new hos
pital. presented to the city council last
night, was referred TO the finance COM
mittee ".-a"a.
Aldermen passed a resolution appro-
priatins S9sp for continuation of north
west trunk sewer and also appropria-
tions of S1.;;:D each for a terra Gotta sew
er from Alfred and Pendleton streets
and from Alfred and Wythe streets. In
the lower board they were laid over
under the rules. :....
An appropriation of 500 was made to
assist in entertaining delegates to the
Virginia State Press Association June 23-
=. next
The aldermen passed resolution ap-
propriating $1,000 Tor erection of a new
house for the Relief hook and ladder
company, work 10 be done by day labor
under the direction of the city engineer
and joint committee on public property
and lire. 1t was laid over in the lower
branch under the rules.
Councilman Chauncey Offered a resolu-
tion arpropriating $3.50 for the purchase
of a pair of horses for the Relief hook
and ladder company. and also authorizing
the ire committee of city council to dis
pose OF the present horses; referred to
finance committee.
ordinances to establish grades on
Fairfax street. between Wythe and
Montgomery streets, ana on Wythe be
tween Washington and Fairfax streets
We're passed Both the annual appro-
priation and license bills We're referred
Ia the finance committee.
With the list of subscriptions to the
Alexandria Hospital buif-iing fund in
creased TO the amount of S27.193.45, the
committee urges upon all who intend
to subscribe to send their names and
subscriptions at once in order that
Evening star., 1914-05-13
Hearing on Railway Extension.

President W. W Price. who presided
informed the association that the pub
lie utilities commission had agreed
to grant IL hearing the proposed
street railway extension from the pres
ent terminus to the entrance to the plant
of the Washington Steel and Ordnance
Company. This hearing will be held in
the municipal building May Il at 10 a m.
President Price urged that every mem
Der of the association make an earnest
effort to be present, and that others in
The suburb not members Of the associa-
ton also make an effort to be present.
He expressed the belief that the matter
would be given careful consideration by
the commission.
The charge running from 30 to III cents
on all kilograms delivered to residents OF
Congress Heights. considered by the as
sociation to be excessive. and complained
about on former occasions was again
generally discussed following the re-
ceipt of letter from Il. Brooks, vice
president of the Western Union Com
pany. Mr.. Brooks stated that an effort
was being made to establish branch
station III the suburb, which would eimi-
nate this charge The matter will be tax
en- up further with the interstate com
mercc commission and the telegraph COM
pdncS.
Evening star., 1914-05-13
EMERGENCY HOSPITAL
FOR SECTION DESIRED
Congress Heights Citizens Discuss
Plans for Territory East of
Anacostia River.

The question of establishing emer
gency hospital in the district east of the
Anacostia river. or making provision for
furnishing first aid In emergency cases
at the Government Hospital for the In
sane, caused much discussion al the May
meeting of the Public Improvement Asso
cation of Congress Heights Monday even
ing in the town hall on Alabama avenue.
4 resolution asking the superintendent of
the local institution to express an opinion
as to the feasibility Of such a plan was
adopted. The members discussed the hos
pItai matter at length and pointed out
several cases where persons seriously in
iured had been taken to the hospitals in
the city, much to their own detriment,
because of the long distance away, 9th
ers. however. stated that the phN sicians
at the Government Hospital always had
beep ready to offer first aid in such ca ses
The association desires that the hospital
be officially designated and the police he
instructed to this effect in order that all
emergency cases may be taken there first
instead of the city.
Evening star., 1914-05-13

that sell regularly IT 30, each
These scarfs are OF Imported 1fe
tonne in beautiful floral desieuS AMI
prevailing rnlors OF blue, pink tnd-
yellow, trimmed with lace eise.
$50 values FOR 4 DOLLAR
THURSDAY. Nam Ftant-Nrt Ser
tion.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-23
WILL REPORT CAMPAIGN BILL.
senate Committee Favors Restric.
lions on Candidates. Expenditures.

WAsHINGToN. Aug. 22.-The Senate
Committee on Privileges and Elections
agreed to-day to report a bill coming over
from the House, where II passed July ..
known as the Rucker bill. The bill
limits the amount OF campaign expenses
of Senators and Representatives and puts
restrictions on how money may be used
and for what purpose.
Among the amendments adopted by the
Senate committee to-day was one provid-
ing that no money should be sent from
one State to another for campaign pub
licity, political literature or payment OF
the expenses OF campaign speakers.
Another amendment forbids any per-
son from accepting money for making a
political speech. still another limits the
expenditure n candidate for Congress may
make to $4,000 and requires that he
report in detail to the Clerk OF the House
every contribution made to his fund OF
$50 and over, together with the name
of the contributor.
The bill was amended 20 prevent the
shipment OF money from any national
committee. congressional committee or
national political organization into a
state to pay for political advertising in
newspapers.