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The Washington herald., 1914-05-27
WANT MORE HALF.HoIDAYs.

Secretary of War Garrison and
Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Roosevelt. representing Secretary Dan
iels. received visit yesterday from q
delegation Of Philadelphia Navy Yard
employees. consisting of Robert d.
Mires. secretary of the employee as
ISOLATION: Edward L. Lewis and
Michael r. Doyle. attorney. The object
was TO obtain extension of the Satur.
day half-holidays during the summer
months at the navy yard. The usual
summer order has provided for SAT-
urday half-holiday during July. August
and September. The delegation pre-
sented reasons why June and July
should be added to these months- They
were promised an investigation.
The total number of men who would
be Affected by. change N the holi-
days would be 10000.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-27
THREE ARE ADMITTED
TO WASHINGTON 5. OF R.
Organization Also Approves Plans to
Honor Defenders of

The board Of managers Of the society
Of the Sons OF the Revolution held q
meeting yesterday afternoon when the
following candidates were unanimously
elected to membership: DR.. Edward H.
Able, of the Army and Navy Club;
Cadet John F. Davis, u. s. Military
Academy, and Brig. Gen. Butler D.
Price. the latter received as . member
Of the local society by transfer from the
organization in the State Of Massachu-
sets.
Col Henry May. president Of the so
ciety, presided and introduced q report
submitted by q special committee. Of
which Harry Buckley IL chairman. ard
which was approved by the board Of
managers, to erect tablet on the spot
where the fiotilla men and marines. COM
manded by Capt Joshua Barney. U. 8.
N. defended the city of Washington.
Other routine business was disposed Of
by the board and q report was received
from the delegates who attended the
regular triennial convention of the gen.
eral society Of the Sons Of the Revolu-
ton, April II.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-27
ITALY LIKES PAGE.
italian ComRsissioner to Panams
ExDo, So TeIls PPesident.

italian ComRsissioner to Panama
Expo. So Tells President.
Commentators Ernesto Nathan, former
mayor of Rome. now Italian Commits
sioner to the Panama-Pacinc Exposition.
who is in Washington for a few days.
yesterday paid his respects to the Presi-
dent and Secretary OF State Bryan. He
was escorted by Ira Nelson Morris. COM
missioner from the United States to
italy to foster interest in the exposition.
From the plans Of the italian govern
ment. which Mr.. Nathan explained to the
President. Mr.. Morris has carried out his
mission successfully.
Italy has set aside about half a million
dollars for the erection of a pier at the
exposition. and IL more money Is needed.
the commissioner Is confident 1t will be
APPROPRIATED readily. The pavilion, which
will be typical of Italian architecture Of
the Renaissance style, will house some
Of Italy's most notable works Of art, be-
sides exhibits which will show the ad-
vancement of that nation in industrial
and manufacturing lines. Silk and linen
laces woven by the peasant women Of
the north will be a feature Of the ex-
hibita
Mr.. Nathan plans soon to gosto San
Francisco to select the site of the payil-
lion. He told President Wilson and Mr..
Bryan that Ambassador Thomas Nelson
Page co-operated with him in every pos
sible way, and that the diplomat is very
popular with the Italian government.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-27
THE KING DEFIES THEE,
NAUGHTY MLITANTS!
Upon the Turf at EPSON Will He Be
Today. Bravins Your
Vrathl

EPSON. England. May A-King George
will defy the militant suffrasettes to-
morrow and attend the annual running
Of the classic Derby upon EPSON Downs
race course.
Sir John Thursby's three-year old
Kennymore, which became nrst choice
when Terarch was Withdrawn. 10 . to
fevorite.
Hundreds Of pc4ice. detectives and
special onicers will be on guard. A
triple barrier has been built around the
track and the inside Of this barrier will
be lined with police officers.
A heavy guard from Scotland Yard
will escort King George to the track.
. London, May &-The maximum SEN
tence of six months was imposed today
upon Freda Graham, the militant suf-
frsgette who slashed five Venetian mas
ter pieces in the National Gallery last
Friday in retaliation for the arrest Of
Mrs. Pankhurst.
A male supporter Of the suffragettes
months each for window smashing. A
sentence of six months was imposed
upon Mary Spencer. who slashed paint
ing in the Royal Academy last Friday.
They continually interrupted the pro-
ceedings by shouting.
Riotous scenes were enacted in the
Marylebone police station when five suf-
fragettes, charged with rioting were ar
raigned. They sang, kicked, screamed.
cheered, hurled missiles at the court
and fought iercely when wardresses
tried to quite them. The hearing was
suspended.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-27
ILL, HE ENDS LIFE.

Separated from his family and despond-
ent over i'll health, Sigmund Dernfeldt,
forty-five years old, clerk and translator
in the Postofice Department, committed
suicide last night by inhaling illuminate
ing gas in his room, a07 G street north,
west.
He left note to Jere A. Costello, head
of the Spanish-American War Veterans
of this city, explaining his act.
Dernfeldt spoke several languages. Dur
ing the Spanish war he saw service in
the Philippines. and later was in the
Coast Artillery. He was a prominent
worker in local circles Of the Spanish
American War Veterans, and a past
vice commander Of post.
When found last night gas was es-
Gaping from a tube. Coroner hewitt was
notified, and after an investigation is
sued certificate Of death by suicide.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-27
PLANO MEN TO MEET.

The convention of the National Asso-
citation of Piano Merchants of America
in New York on June 8. 8. and 10. will be
attended by Percy s. Foster, secretary Of
the association; Carl A. Droop, treasurer,
and F. G. Smith, all Of this city. Besides
discussion of the piano business inter-
ests, the program Of the convention in
cludes such interesting features as q golf
tournament of the Piano Trade Golf As
Glynn. Of New York, will be the prin-
cipal speaker.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-27
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
q. 9. Dept Of Agriculture, Weather Bure,
WaShinofnp

Y. .. Dept Of Agriculture, Weather Bursau
Washington. Tuesday. May SIS D. m
FORECAST FOR WEDNESDAY AND
THURSDAY.
For the District of Columbia, New
Jersey, Delaware, MARYLAND, and Vir-
ginias Generally fair and continued
warn weather Wednesday and Thurs
dayg light to moderate south and
southwest winds.
Pressure continues low along the Northern border
and over the Southern Rocky Mountain resiona and
II hish over the Southeastern States and OF the
fsc,nc Coast. This pressure distribution has caused
continuation of warm weather over pracfically ali
ohtnco east Of the Rocky Mountains and moderate
tenpentures on the Pacific SLOPE.
During the last twenty four hours there vere local
mowers and thunderstorms along the Northern bor-
der from New England westward to the Dakotas and
IN floflda and the Wes Guls States In all other
psrts OF the country the weather remained fair
Ihe Indications are that there will be local showers
and thundefstorms Wednesday and THURSDAY In the
South Atlantic and Gulf States and in the MiddL.
Missssip Valley. In other parts Of the country the
weather will continue fair.
No important temperature changes are indicated for
any part Of the country during the next fortyesht
hours
The winds along the North Atlantic ooast will n.
fresn southwest the Middle Atlantic coast moder-
ate south and southwest; on the South Atlantic
coast light to moderate VARIABLE except fresh eas,
on the F1orida coast; the East Gulf coast moder
ate to fresh east and southeast; on the West GuB
coast fresh southeast; on the Lower Lakes fresh
southwest; On the Upper Lakes fresh southwest and
west
The Washington herald., 1914-05-27
PLAN OUTDOOR MEETINGS.

Roof garden and lawn parties will be
held here this summer in the interest of
woman suffrage. under the auspices of
the Washington Woman Suffrage Coun-
ell.
At the first. to be held next Tuesday
evening. on the Brighton roof. Mrs. Sher-
man Booth. of the Congressional commit
tee, will give q brief history of the suf-
frase movement in America, Mrs. An
toinette Funk Will analyze the constitu-
tions of the various States.
The second meeting win be held ON the
lawn at the home of Mrs. L. A. Rogers.
s7as Oliver street Chevy Chase. on June
IA Miss Mary o'Toole. secretary OF the
College Equal Suffrage League, VIII tell
of the results In states which have equal
suffrage. while Miss Virginia Watrous
Win speak on the proposed constitutional
amendment
The Washington herald., 1914-05-27
MAJ. JOHN T. CLEMENTS DEAD.

Maj. John T. Clements, seventy-eight
years old, who was q member OF the Old
National Rifles, the first to respond to the
call FOR volunteers In 81. died yesterday
At his home. al06 Mount Pleasant street.
Maj. Clements was chief clerk of the
Southern division of the Pension Once.
and probably one Of the Oldest employees
In the bureau.
He was a member of Military Loyal.
q. A. r., and the Knights Templar. He
y survived by his wife, three daughters,
Miss Cora Clements. Mrs. George w.
White. and Mrs. NJ. C. Smith, and two
sons A. B. Clements and Edward b.
Clements.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-27
sIDD0Ns FOR DISTRICT BENCH,
May FIJI Late Justice Clabaagh's =
Place, Il Report.

Commissioner Siddons may be named
to fill the vacancy on the District Su-
preme Court caused by the death Of Chief
Justice Harry NJ. Clabaugh. 1t was
said yesterday at the Department Of
Justice that the Commissioner name is
being considered by Attorney General
McReynolds for recommendation to
President Wilson.
Attorney General McReynolds refused
to discuss the matter when he left the
Cabinet meeting at the White House.
Commissioner Si6dons. it is known. is
not a candidate and has declined re-
peatedly to permit his name to be used.
Mr.. Siddons has taken the view that
when he became a Commissioner he en-
tered a sort Of contract with the Dis
trict, but it is understood that he would
accept the appointment II 1t could come
to him under other circumstances.
Attorney General McReynolds Ii ex-
pected to send the name OF the nominee
to the President by the emo of this week
The Washington herald., 1914-05-27
soLONs BACK VETERANS.
Sympathy for Discharged Employees
Expressed in Senate.

sympathy for the Union veterans who
have been discharged from the govern
ment service was expressed on nearly
all sides in the Senate yesterday follow
ing the passage of a resolution offered
py Senator Jones. of Washington. calling
on the Postmaster General to send 20
the Senate all Information regarding the
old warriors discharged from the city
postofiice since the Democratic post
master took charge.
As soon as the desired information is
received some further action will be
taken, according to the purport Of the
particulars Senator Kern, the Demo-
cratic leader Of the upper house, was
among those who expressed sympathy
for the veterans. He is among those in
vited to speak at a mass-meeting called
for next Monday evening on behalf Of
the discharged men. The Grand Army
ef the Republic is lining up its forces
for a fight to the finish for the REIN
statement Of the old fighters.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-27
BIRTHS REPORTED.
WHITE.

WHITE
William h. and Cora 4. Wade. bog.
Fred d. and Lucy B. voiker, boy.
James p. and Evelyn F. Sayre. girl.
William Z. and Helen 8. Mantz, giri.
Harry g. and, Anna N. Murray. boy.
Floyd H. and Josephine v. Montgomery, giri
Eugene w. and Carrie B. Leach. girl.
Thomas G. and Olga Iglehart, girl
Thomas z. and Margaret Z. Harry, boy.
W. Fred and Cora Geyer, girl
Julius Il. and Ella l. Duehring, boy.
Thomas C. and B. Esteile Baden. bog.
p. Raymond and Ethel Boesch. boy.
COLORED.
Massie Gertrude Humhies, boy.
Richard and AIberta Gatewood, boy.
George and Ida Coats, boy.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-27
IRON WORKER KILLED BY FALL.

Knocked from the fifth floor Of q new
hotel building under construction at
North Capitol and e streets yesterday
morning, James M. Eweil. an IRON
worker, was killed instantly. He fell
down an elevator shaft. breaking his
neck.
A workman on the seventh fioor drop
ped a small beam which struck Ewell
on the heAd. knocking him from sirder.,
Coroner hewitt made an Investigation
and ordered an inquest to be held at the
morgue today at u:3o o'clock
The Washington herald., 1914-05-27
OLE Down Crter

John Barrett, director general Of
the Pan-American Union, will address
the Commercial Club on The Two
Americas at its weekly luncheon to-
day.
Henry Freitag told the police yester.
day his saloon at 21S Ninth street
northwest, was entered during the
night and s6 was stolen from the cash
drawer.
Mrs. Harry Lee Rust IL slowly re-
covering at George Washington Hos
pital from injuries received about a
week ago when her electric skidded at
Florida and Connecticut avenues.
Mrs. Agnes Grant, hfty-two ysars
old, a widow, living at the Cairo, Is at
Washington Asylum Hospital for men
tai observation, having been sent there
yesterday by the police after she had
demanded detectives to turn over let
ters she claimed were being withheld.
Capt. Richard p. Winslew, U. 8. A.,
who died at Brownsville, Tex, last
Friday. was buried with Masonic hon.
ors yesterday morning in Arlington
National Cemetery. Potomac Lodge,
No. 8, of this city, to which Capt
winslow belonged, conducted the serv-
ices at the cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-27
Mrs. AEne. Grant, nfty-two year.
Can't. Richard p. winsIsw. U. s. A.,
THREE DAYS TO "KICK IE."
wouldst Escape Penalty. Pay Your
Tnxes Before Saturday.

Taxes for the current year must be
paid within the next three days or a
penalty of per cent will be added.
Appeals on assessments must be
made by June / il they are to be con-
sidered.
Many taxpayers are laboring under
the impression that because Saturday
is a holiday they will have until Mon
day afternoon. This is not so. Checks
mailed on Sunday night, however, will
be received.
Appeals on assessments will be re-
ceiyed up until Monday afternoon at
o'clock. Taxpayers must not confuse
the time for paying taxes and the date
for the limit for making complaints.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-27
DEATH RECORD.
WHITE.

Anna A. Fazzi. q. Sibley Hospital
James Z. Stake, g. 328 o Ut. NV.
Jacob II. Heisley. n, lf1 p st. nv.
Mary G. Padgett. 81. l4D Pa. ase. e.
Thomas Faning, 81. Georgetown Univ. Hospital
Hany Gee, 7 Govt Hospital fos Insane.
Thomas J. Prenderville 81. tuberculosis Hospital.
Sarah L Moran, Y, sB x Il. NV.
Aary J. Kaldenbach, "a. Con. Hospl for Insane.
jane roreil. 2 months. 900 K It. NV
COLORED.
Randall Hope g years. 15D Corcoran 4. nv.
FiIda HinOn. s.. Wash. Asyhm Hospital
James Robertson, 6. Home for Aged and ,pnrm
Helen Noble. ., Wash Asylum Hospital
The Washington herald., 1914-05-27
Local Temperatures.

Midnight; n; a. m. 6; q. m, 60; a. m, 81:
.. m. 20: 10 a. m. y: Il noon. o.: . D. m, 60:
p. m. 90: .. m. 50: .. m, %; 10 D. m, n.
HIGHEST, es; lowest. &C.
Relative humidity-s a. m. Sc; D. m, %; 9
?. m. 81 Rainfall 70 p. m. to D. M. 400
Hour Of sunshine, H6. Per cent Of possible a,p-
shine loo
Temperature same date last year-Hishes,. n.
lowest, g.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-27
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

John .. K. smoot, 90 Of Mclean. Va. and 10
Llama 6. Braxper 8. Rss. J. II. ". Blake.
John c. Msckeevr, D. Of Cincinnati Ohio. and
Betty g. Ledingxel. 2. Rev. q. 4. Johnsun.
Murray N. Ashbzugh. q, and Marie l. Goebei
8. Rsr. B. Braskanp
william Il. P. Blandy, q. 8. n, q, and Re
bsrta n. Amiss, q. Rev. U. G. B. Pierce.
Dale s. yenables. q. and Marguerite W. Brown,
o. Rev. ]. b. Neims
CoLoRED.
Al Jones. e. and n. Lee, B
II. Rowe. S. and u. Byrd, ~
T. Pstierson. q and II. Carter, 2.
J. D. stexsrt, 2 and n. L. Jenkins =
A. G. Phillips =. and A. B. wflians. 4
4. Grssc, q, and u =. Thomas. ~
The Washington herald., 1914-05-27
POLICE SEEK MISSING WOMAN.

The police yesterday were asked to
conduct a search for Mrs. Florence Ches-
ledine. thirty-three years old. who dis
appeared from her home in Cherrydale.
Va, on Sunday. She is described as be-
ing five feet five inches tall, weighing
lis pounds. blue eyes, dark hair. and at
the time Of her disappearance wore a
white waist. black skirt and large Pan
anna hat.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-27
az the water.

Great Falls-Temperature. 70, condition T. Dale
eara Reservoir-Temperature. 70; condition 1t norm
connection IS: connection at south connection. 10.
Georgetown Distributing acknowledgement r.
condition at inhuent gatehoase 8; condition at eu
mt satehouse. g.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-27

F1OWef0 Tor Uec0T0f10n Day.
Place your order early for choice
homegrown flowers. GUIDE. 1914 F.
ADV.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-27
Tide Table.

roday-Low tide. 81 a. n. end saf p =. hin
ssde, eS a. 10. and 10 .. =.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-27
Temperatures in other citie..

Temperatures in other cities. together with rns
amount Of rainfall for the twenty-four hours ended
at p. N. yesterday. are follows:
The Washington herald., 1914-05-27

sh.fsers New Flower store. sss i4tS 81.
ADV.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-27

ssIhe Prlae % yesslee,s to-day. Va. Som
day. Mary Ptckford, Hearts Adrift-s-
The Washington herald., 1914-05-27

India has 1.zssss pupils in schools.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-27
LOCAL MENTION.

RapAael. On ss1 o. rssas 1aly.-Aly
The Washington herald., 1914-05-27
FOUR SAMPLES fS2sn BRASS BED BARGAINS

Bright or Satin
finish; heavy 2
in C h continuous
posts; II filing
rods of one-inch
diameter. Single
or Double size.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-06
4DRYS" PLANNING
ACTIVE CAMPAIGN
Anti-SaIoon League to Place
Superintendent in Charge
Of Every County.

The Anti Saloon League Of New
Jersey has mapped out strenuous
campaign for the ensuing year. ac-
cording to James K. Shields. general
superintendent of the league. A pro.
gram calling for the placing OF local
superintendent in every county IN
the State was adopted at the annual
meeting of the board of directors.
Heretofore the work was carried on
in this State as a whole. Now the
plan is, according to Mr.. Shields, TO
place man in every county VINO
will have entire charge and De re-
sponsible for. the work accomplished
in his county,
Mr.. Shields stated today that ex-
tensive work in the way of pledge
signing will be done. Picture posters
VIII. ch, Mr.. Shields stated, will show
the relation between the saloon. the
sale of liquor, the white slave traffic
and other vices will be put up
throughout the State.
Mr. Shields further stated that the
loo s,,e had decided to raise no less
than 100000 to carry on the work OF
eau this state this year.
The work Of the local superintend-
ents." said Mr.. Shields. will consist
OF getting the people in the county
interested in the ARti-Saloon League
movement and obtaining the names
Of the friends OF the league so that
at the next election we can FORWARD
any project we have in mind. Eacn
man will be responsible for his
county and will report to me-"
Men have already been appointed
for the following counties: Essex,
Monmouth, Morris. Union, Burling-
tor, Moroar and Camden,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-06
Former Paterson Pastor
Installed in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 6.-Rev.
Clarence Edward Mccartney was in
stalled last night as pastor of the
Arch Street Presbyterian On rch,
Eighteenth and Arch streets, succeed
ing Rev. Mervin J. Eckels who re-
tired on account OF IL health, after
serving as pastor for nearly tive ty
years. A large congregation attended
the installation. including delega-
ton of members of the First Church,
Of Paterson, N. j.. from the passionate
of which Mr.. Mao artney retired to
take up his charge in this city.
Rev. r. E. l. Jarvis moderator of
the Presbytery, presided at the install
lation. The nvocat on was delivered
by Rev. o. NJ De Mott. OF Paterson:
the Scripture was read by Rev. ].
Stockton Roddy. and the sermon was
preached by Rev Charles R. Erdman,
of Princeton Theological Seminary.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-06

Company. REQ car. 273 Halsey street,
spaces 122 to i24; Hickey Machine
Company. 1874 Main street, East Or
ange, Marmon car. spaces 100 to 1872.
Buick Motor Company, 222 Hal
sey street, spaces 50 and SO;
Walter Motor Truck Company, 40
West sixty-sixth street, New York,
spaces 81 and IS; e. 3. Van Alta g.
Co.. 80 Church street, New York,
Motor Company. 5ss Broad street,
spaces SO and 80; aoagland-T hayer,
mo, 3ss Haisey street. spaces 30 and
81: J. W. Mason $50 Halsey street,
space 90; Ellis Motor Car Company,
416 Central avenue. space SO; Newton
Humphreville Company, 1874 Washing
ton street, space 81: H, j. Koehler
Sporting Goods Company, 291 Halsey
street, space IS: Maxfield Motor
bloomfield, space 81; REQ Motor Car
Company, 27S Halsey street, space 9s;
Insle-Hunt Motor Company, 16 Ship.
man street. space 100.
Other concerns applying for space
are Joseph B. Bailentine 1853 Halsey
street; Guaranteed Specialties Com.
pany. Kinney building; Richards
Quick Shine Polish Works, rs Nichols
street; Asch & Co., 1779 } Broadway
NeW 1orKs economy Auto supply
Company, 2s8 Halsey street: John r
Price, Inc. 6S Market street: Var
Deman and Janly, 25 North Nintl
street: C. e. Burtis. New and HalseN
streets; Puncture Cure Sales Com
pany. u Bridge street; Charles e
Miller. 274 Halsey street; s. 3. r
Speciality Company. II Princeton
street. East ORANGE; Rutherford Rub
her Company. Rutherford Charles e
Ball. 294 Halsey street; Sargent Man
ufacturing Company. New and Sum
nit streets: Standard OIL Company. 8
Clinton street; National oil and Sup
ply Company; w s. Sheppard. 81 Law
renee street: z. W. Tfirsh. is Fairviev
avenue, South ORANGE: Essex 5torag'
Battery and Speciality Company, "a
Halsey street: Weston Electrical In
strument Company, wAverly Park
Y. III. C. A. Auto School. II Halse.
street: Commercial Casualty Insur
ance Company, n Clinton street: Self
Vu'canizing Rubber Works. Morris
town: P. Carter Bell. Ml'hurn; Auti
Safety Signal Lamp Company. 80
North Broad street. Philadelphia
Pa: John r. Moran. 266 Halse,
street: Browne and weber. 2ss Marie
street: Norben OIL and Specialt
Company. $50 Avon avenue.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-06
Rabbi Says Zionism viii
Solve Hebraic Difficulties

Jewish Biblical History" was the
subject discussed by Rabbi Abraham
A. Neuman, teacher of history in the
Dropsic College of Hebrew and Cog
nate Languages, in a lecture last
night in the Temple Oheh-Shalom,
The lecture was delivered under the
auspices Of the Jewish Schools As
ISOLATION
The speaker declared zionism was
the great solution of the difficulties
facing the Hebrew people 1t would
mean the establishment of Jew
ish commonwealth in Palestine. he
said.
In the discussion that followed.
Rabbi Charles T. HOFFMAN. Leon A.
Cohen, Charles Feinberg, Jacob, Git
lehman, Miss Sarah I<ussy and others
took part Rabbi Neuman is sched-
Iuled TO speak on Social and Indi-
vidual Conditions of the Early Jews.
IN two weeks