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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
ESCAPES WITH REPRIMAND.
District Employe Warned Not Again
to Violate loan Shark" Law.

The Commissioners today decided to let
off with a reprimand the employee Of the
water registrars Office Of the District
who was investigated on a charge Of vio-
lating the loan shark" law.
Following an investigation of the case
Engineer Commissioner Harding today
reported to his colleagues on the board
that while it was found that the employee
in question had loaned money at illegal
interest rates it was not believed he had
been a willful yiolator of the law. Unani-
nous approval was. given Col. Harding's
recommendation that in view Of the ex-
tenuating circumstances the charge be
dismissed with warning that a repeti-
ton of the offense would lead to dis
missal.
Members of the corporation counsel's
office are continuing to collect evidence
against '1oan sharks and it is stated
that several loan shark" cases are
slated to come up for trial in Police
Court next Wednesday. In several Of
these Jail sentences will be asked for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07

N. Y. fourth vice president; Frederick
Ardelle Dowsey, New York city new,
secretary. John ]. Deviny. Washington,
D. c.: treasurer. L. E. Swartz. Chicago,
ILL.,. and the following executive COM
mittee: George r. Morgan, Philadelphia,
Pa. chairman: George J. Kleffner.
Omaha, Neb.; r. C. keenan,. Brook
lyn, N. T.; ]. D. Holland. Boston: Louis
Marcks, ST. Louis. Mo-. reelected. and
Charles L. Wiegand and L. N. Brock
way. new members.
The convention then adjourned. It is
probable that q meeting Of the execu-
tive committee will be held tonight at
the offices Of the association in the
Star building.
Necessity Of Getting Together.
Again this morning the delegates to the
annual convention Of the National Asso-
citation Of Civil Service Employees in SEES
sion at the Old Masonic Temple, 9th and
+ streets northwest, were impressed with
the fact that they must get together II
they expected to accomplish their purpose.
This time it was Representative c. L
Lobeck Of Nebraska, a member Of the
House committee on reform in the civil
service, who gave the delegates advice.
Il believe in retirement provision for
the men who give their lives and their
services to the people of this country,
but I find In the hearings before the
House committee on reform in the civil
service that You have a great difference
of opinion. Some say give US better
wage and We will take care OF our
selves. Others say that they are willing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
EARTH SHOCKS IN JERSEY.
Newark and Nearby Cities Jared b,
Seismic Disturbance,

NEWARK. n. j., March 7.-Seven sharp
shocks Jared Newark and nearby cities
in northern New Jersey yesterday. I'm
mediately there were rumors that pow
der magazine had exploded, causing 4
great loss Of life.
Telephone wires to most of the large
powder works had fallen under the weight
Of Sunday and Mondays snow. Those
that were reached, however, denied there
had been any explosion and instruments
to detect earthquakes failed to record
any seismic disturbances The cause OF
the shocks, which were distinctly felt,
remained a mystery early today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
OPPOSE INVESTIGATION
OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Commissioners Can See No Reason
for Passage Of Cary
Resolution.

Declaring that they are In possession of
no facts which would require an investi-
cation such as that proposed. the Com
missioners OF the District Of Columbia
this afternoon sent to the House District
committee an unfavorable report on the
resolution introduced December by Rep
resentative Cary Of Wisconsin calling for
an investigation of the District health
department
The Cary resolution recites that not
withstanding Congress has repeatedly re-
fused to place District employees under
civil service regulations, Health Oficer
William c. Woodward has without war
rant or authority OF law" established a
civil service procedure of his own design.
ing and made use of the gratuitous serv-
ices of the civil service commission in
conflict with prohibitions of existing law
Charges Of Favoritism.
1t Is also stated that charges Of IA
voritism have been made In open court
against the head of the health depart.
ment. which should be investigated. and
that charges and countercharges have
been made. rejecting upon the manage
ment Of the department.
District officials today directed atten-
ton to the fact that the plan OF holdins
civil service examinations in the health
department In connection with the ap-
pointment Of sanitary and food inspec-
| tors, which are positions requiring tech
nical knowledge was established with
| the consent and approval of the Commits
sioners. Other positions in the depart
ment, It Is stated, are not governed by
civil service tests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
OLD MYSTERY CLEARED.
Convict Confesses Having Witnessed
Murder Years Ago.

PHILADELPHIA. March IA death
bed confession by a negro convict In the
Eastern penitentiary, officials believe. has
cleared the mystery surrounding the dis
appearance more than thirty years ago
Of Francis Kindt, a justice Of the peace.
from his home in Millport. Pa.
Before his death the negro told a fell
low-convict that he was present when a
man whose name he did not know was
murdered and robbed on a mountainside
near Millport and the body buried. War
den McKenty communicated this intelli-
gence to the authorities of Mauch Chunk
and the disappearance Of Kindt was re-
called.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
URGE SIX CHANGES
IN D. c. LOAN LAW

C(OntlnueQ from F1rSt Page.D
Of the law took cognizance Of the need
of business of 1oaning money to per-
sons Of small means, who did not have
either the collateral security or requi-
site financial standing that would en-
able them to borrow money when nee
essary from banks at normal rates.
II this amendment should be adopted
by the Congress, it Is believed that the
business can be carried on in the Dis
trict Of Columbia under conditions that
will enable persons to borrow money
when needed upon terms that they can
meet and which terms will not result
in abnormal profits to lenders.
&C. Amend section II so as to read as
follows:
Sec. II. That the enforcement of
this act shall be intrusted to the Com
missioners of the District of Columbia.
and they are hereby authorized and en-
powered to make all rules and regula-
lions necessary in their judgment for
the conduct Of such business and the en-
forcement Of this act in addition hereto
and not inconsistent herewith and any
one failing to comply with said rules and
regulations shall be subject to the pun
ishments provided in section Of this
act
THE additions proposed In this amend
ment are designed only to make VIOLA
ton OF the rules and regulations promul-
gated by the Commissioners under the
authority of the law and for the purpose
of enforcing its provisions subject to the
penalties of the statute to the same ex-
tent as violations Of the statute ITSELF"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
SOUTHERN TRADE
CONGRESS TO AID
long existed, and which has worked SO
satisfactorily for all parties to the better
ment and Identification Of the capital.
To Avoid Acrimonious Remarks.

Tn my opinion the committee OF 100
should carefully avoid all acrimonious de-
nunciation Of those who think a change in
the method Of taxation Is advisable.
I'VE may safely assume that those who
think change advisable are actuated
from patriotic motives and by a convic-
ton of what is best for the District
THE committee should seek by argu-
ment, by a collection of data and by an
appeal to the sense Of justice to secure an
abatement Of the threatened change.
1T is not so much the wealthy part Of
the community which is to be considered
as the thousands Of small householders
and owners. many of them women. many
Of them widows. whose interests ought to
be carefully fostered.
"I deprecate any attempt to lay an
extra tax upon a man because he is q
millionaire, but I believe the man who is
q millionaire should be taxed at the
same rate on his fortune as the widow
with a small house. 80 a.,
'In other words. my idea is-'simrIe
Justice to au,' az. q
mittee Of 100 may adopt late this after
noon to obtain tbs justicAsf am unaDie
to make any forecast"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
FULL INQUIRY IS URGED :
INTO GRAIN EXCHANGES
Representative for Middle Western
Farmers Appears Before
House Committee.

At today's hearing on Representative
Manahan's resolution for congressional
investigation OF the Chicago. Duluth and
Minneapolis grain exchanges. the inter-
ests of middle western grain farmers
were represented by ]. w. Shorthill of
Nebraska. He urged a full investigation,
and said that the farmers wanted to find
out Just what the effect of eliminating
future dealings in grain would be. It
had been suggested, he said, that pro-
hibiting future dealings would give the
''moneyed elevator interests" control of
the cash grain market He also said
that the effect Of future grain dealings
on the credit Of the farmer in the coun-
try banks should be investigated.
David F. Simpson of the Minneapolis
Chamber Of Commerce said that he be-
lieved the grain exchanges OF the coun-
try would welcome broad. thorough
investigation, and insisted they had not
eliminated competition nor combined to
reduce the price Of grain to the farmer.
Que to fractional Fight"
Mr.. Simpson declared the Minnesota
courts had decided that tho grain ex-
changes were in no way operating in VIC
lation Of the law, and that the evidence
against the exchanges was part Of a
fractional fight" for business between the
Minnesota exchanges and the Equity Co.
operative Exchange. recently organized,
now being waged in the northwest.
He also said the Minnesota legislatures
investigation had developed that Repre-
sentative Manahan, author Of the investi-
cation resolution, was an officer Of the
Equity Exchange.
Representative Manahan interrupted to
say his name had been used by the or
ganization without his knowledge. but
that after learning Of its use he &C
ouiesced. Letterheads showing the use
Of Mr.. Manahan's name were placed in
the record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
DIVINITY SCHOOLS
TOO MANY, HE SAYS
Great University Of Religion
Advocated by Rev. Arson
Phelps Stokes.

NEW HAVEN. Conn, March T.
There are too many divinity schools
In this country" declared Rev. Anson
Phelps Stokes. secretary OF Yale Uni
versity, to the Religious Education As
ISOLATION today. land many of them
are hopelessly sectarian. Only 10 out
OF 81 are classed as non ectarian
Many of tho smaller schools have only
of men for the ministry is inadequate
Only 20 out of SO are connected with
great universities.
"A university school Of religion
should replace the old time denomina-
tional seminary OF theology. Such uni
versity schools might we'll be located
at Cambridge. New Haven, oberlin
Chicago and Berkeley. Cal
Tho advantage Of the university
school would be the economic factor
breadth OF vision. the reaction Of such
school upon other departments Of the
university and it's stimulus to church
unity"
Urges Radical Changes.
Four recommendations for radica.
changes in American institutions of high
er education were made to the association
by Prof. John ]. Stevenson Of New York
University. They were as follows:
l. The work of colleges and universe.
ties should be differentiated sharply; col.
leges without proper resources and equip.
ment should be converted into academies
or secondary schools.
2 A higher standard should be set 70,
teachers.
8. The salary Of full professor at thir.
ty-nve should compare favorably with
that OF lawyer or physician of equal
ability at the same age: salaries at pres
ent paid to college teachers are actually
grades to full professor Is slow.
4. The college faculty should have Its
own representative on the board Of trus-
tees.
''The fundamental difficulty with our
present university organization is that II
Cattell Of Columbia
The president Is responsible to the
trustees. who In private corporations are
responsible to no one. The deans and
heads Of departments are responsible to
the president, who names them, and then
subordinates are responsible to them. This
department store system reverses the
democratic direction Of responsibility.
Authority in Faculty.
1.-THE department or group should name
its head and those to be added to it. The
teachers and professors should name theil
deans and president, who should be re-
sponsible to them. The trustees should
be trustees, not agents or directors. Il
Is undesirable to have in the university
only one leader. the president. whom al
follow
The association today elected the fol-
lowing officers: G. E Vincent, Univer.
sity Of Minnesota. president; Mrs. J. 7
Brown. Chicago. vice president
Daniel R. Forgan. Chicago. treasurer
Henry F. Cope, Chicago. general secre-
tary: A w. Harris. Northwestern Uni
versity, chairman executive board; c.
M. Stuart. Evanston, ILL.,, recording sec
rotary.
The new directors are Miss Jane Ad.
dams. Chicago: President Hyde of Bow
doin College, Dean Brown of Yale
Divinity School. Gov. Simeon e. Bald
win of Connecticut, Miss Grace Dodge
Of New York city and George Wharton
Pepper Of Philadelphia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
Rear Admiral Lyon Dies.

PHILADELPHIA. March 7.-Rear Ad-
IaIral George A. Lyon. U. 8. N. retired,
died here yesterday and his body was
taken today to Erie, Pa. where the
funeral services will be held. He was
seventy-six years old. He entered the
navy as Q paymaster, roso to the position
of pay director, and was retired in 1899
with the rank Of rear admiral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
CLOSE CALL FOR STEAMER.
British Ship Backs Into Ledge, But
Is Floated Damaged.

SALEM. Mass. March THE British
steamer Domingo de Larrinaga, in
avoiding Baker Island. which she had
approached dangerously during q thick
snowstorm early today. backed into
Whaleback Ledge. at the entrance to
salem bay. She fioated at high tide
several hours later. The vessel lost
her rudder post. punctured several
stern plates and was leaking when she
came off.
With strong sea breaking over the
Skdge and some wind from the east
Aard, those on board spent several
anxious hours. Tho steamer sailed from
Buenos Aires February 6.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
"Ehie" Germon, the Actress, Dies.

NEW YORK, March Miss "Efie"
Germon. popular actress years ago, died
Thursday at the Actors Fund Home in
Staten Island. She was one Of the
principal attractions in Baltimore and
Philadelphia stock companies and ap-
peared in early years at Wallack's Thea
ter in this city. Miss Germon was born
in Augusta, Ca, June ID, 1915, and was
the daughter Of G. G. 6ermon, the origi-
nal impersonator of Uncle Tom,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
Receiver for New York Art Firm.

NEW YORK, March 7.-Charges that
goods had been removed the night of
March 6 from the store Of Moulton &
Ricketts,, dealers in paintings. on 9Th
avenue. caused the appointment by the
federal court today of an ancillary re-
ceived for that firm. The petition was
made by a local art dealer, who said
that the local store of Moulton &
Ricketts, was a branch Of a Chicago
firm which was forced into bank
ruptcy yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
LETCHER GOES TO CHIHUAHUA
But Not As Guide for Benton 1nves.
tigation Commission.

Ell PASO. Tex, March T. Marion
Ietcher. American consul at chihuahua.
who came here last Sunday to escort the
Benton Investigation commission to that
city. returned alone today.
The commission has no instructions.
and its members believe that SO far as
they are concerned the investigation is
over Meanwhile the commission appoint
ed by Carranxa to ascertain all the cir
cumstances of the Scotchman's death is
at work in Juarez.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
Athletic Carnival at Central.

An athletic carnival was held by the
girls Of Central High School yesterday
afternoon under the direction Of Mrs.
e. R. Walton and Miss I. NJ. Weber.
Refreshments were served after the con-
clusion of the games. b..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
Operation Fatal to One of Twins.

PARIS. March Madeleine, tho
"Siamese twin" who was separated
Wednesday from her sister Suzanne by
means of a delicate surgical operation,
died today of commissions. Suzanne is
recovering rapidly from the effects of
the operation, and the physicians say
there Is every prospect Of her living
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
Election of omcers.

Following is the result of the election,
held this afternoon, all reflections except
those noted: A. W. Mckee, New York
city. first vice president; Charles W. Lohr.
Newport, Pa. second vice president: George
A. Boehm. Cincinnati. Ohio, thiN vice
president; William H. Trip, West Point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07

Amid conditions bordering on pandemo-
mum, the convention of the National As
sociation of Civil Service Employees got
down to work today and transacted busi-
ness with much difficulty. The convention
proceeded to the consideration Of its busi-
ness under a sort of double headed agree
ment, allowing the business on the floor
to be interrupted by reports from the
resolutions committee.
Parliamentary procedure was forgotten
and many times the convention was
struggling within a mass of tangles, with
a dozen or more people making explana-
lions at once. Business was delayed,
and at times the convention did not
know Just what it was voting upon.
Debate was choked off many times.
and resolutions were rushed through or
voted on adversely while persons seek
ing to explain them. pleading for the
floor, had their voices drowned in the
loud calls of question" and the reso-
buttons We're acted on without debate.
President Mckee surrendered the
chair to First Vice President Charles
W. Lohr, who, after making a vain
attempt to keep order, surrendered the
chair to j. D. Holland.
Resolutions Of Thanks.
Resolutions were adopted sending the
thanks of the body to President Wilson
for his stand for the preservation of
the civil service and the extension Of
the merit system: proposing that the
civil service should be extended to all
government employees below the Presi-
dent and his cabinet; instructing the
executive committee to use every hon
orable means to obtain unity on some
retirement plan, as urged by speakers
at the convention; indorsing the Hamill
retirement bill. and sending copies to
no DrnS nF he y1f%
President of the Senate and Speaker Of
the House.
A resolution naming certain members
Of Congress to receive the association's
thanks for their work for the straight
retirement plan was adopted Some
laughter was caused when a member
arose declaring one name had been
omitted.
state it and it will be added" said
the chairman
Representative Martin Dies Of
Texas" responded the delegate.
Election Of Of1cerp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
DISTRICT TO HAVE PART
IN BALTIMORE Event
Sons of Revolution to Cooperate in
Honoring the National
Anthem.

| Consideration Of q plan whereby the
| District Of Columbia Society OF the Sons
Of the Revolution may cooperate in the
celebration in Baltimore next September
Of the defense of that city during the
war Of 1872 and Of the birth of the ma
| donal anthem. Is to be undertaken by a
special committee Of the society appoint.
ed at its meeting Friday night. Barry
| the committee.
munication from the national ''star Span
gled Banner centennial commission of
Baltimore, having in charge the exercises
in commemoration Of the Fort McHenry
and North Point engagements, in which
the hope was expressed that something
at the same time might be done in this
city in recognition Of the defense Of the
National Capital by Capt. Barney anG
the sailors and marines under him a
BIadensburg bridge during the same war
Delegates to General Society.
Tho list Of delegates to tho forthcom-
ing triennial convention Of the General
Society Of the Sons Of the Revolution OF
Amar1ca, to be held In this city April II.
was revised, and members Of the local
society were designated to attend thai
convention as delegates ~ follows: Con.
Green Clay Goodloo, Col Henry May.
DR.. 8. Brown MuncaStor and DR.. Ralph
jenkins: alternates, John K. Stau6er.
Ernest Wilkinson and George x. Nc
Lanahan.
On this occasion. It Is announced, men,
bers Of the general society. the delegates
and guests, are to make special trip by
steamer to Yorktown. Hampton roads
Norfolk. Cape Henry and Old Point Com
fort. At the latter place. April ID COM
plimentary drill at Fort Monroe will be
given in compliment to the society and
its guests. In the evening the society
Is to have a banquet for members and
guests at the Hotel Chamberiin.
Conditions at Wakefield.
The secretary. Col. George Richards
submitted to the board Of managers a
report as to the conditions at Wake
field. Va, the birthplace Of George Wash
ington. It was resolved by the board OF
managers in view of the historic impor-
lance Of Wakefield. to bring this report to
the attention Of the general society, with
the recommendation that q visit be made
there in connection with the convention.
William H. Walker. H. NJ. Southgate
and r. v. Barry, all Of this city, and
Capt. L. M. Van Schaick. U. s. A.. were
elected to membership in the society.
The resignation of Alfred B. Horner
as registrar of the society was &C.
cepted. and DR.. Marcus Benjamin was
elected to fill the vacancy,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
Albania Welcomes New Monarchs.

DURAZZO, Albania, March Z. Prince
William and Princess Sophie, the new
monarchs of Albania, arrived here to-
thusiastic reception.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
Pennsylvanians to Meet.

A meeting Of the Pennsylvania So
ciety of Washington is to be held this
evening at Pythian Temple. Edwin A.
Mess Is chairman Of the committee
on entertainment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
Method Of Keeping Up Funds.

The association adopted an amend
ment to its constitution requiring thu
secretary Of each branch to submit G
report Of new members at the close Of
each quarter. together with the pc.
capita dues, to the headquarters Of the
association in this city. Tho discus
sion developed the statement that the
purpose of this resolution was to insure
that the funds should not become low
in the national treasury of the organfza-
ton.
An effort to amend the constitution
so as to require at least one director
from each government department In
Washington was voted down.
In order to expedite the conventdon's
work, the resolutions committee was in
structed to report each resolution as II
was acted upon by the committee, the
matters under discussion on the floor
being temporarily laid aside by agree
ment to consider each resolution as re-
ported.