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services with no elders TO ordain was
held at the Rhode Island Avenun
Church yesterday morning, the sermon
being preached by Rev. DIR. J. NJ. Shori-
dan. pastor of the Broadway Church.
in Baltimore. Despite the inclemcnr
weather. the service was largely at
tended. as was the platform serves
held in the Park Road Church IN tho
afternoon.
The theme Of the sermon WAS serv.
ice, without which. he declared, tho
Christian life is bound to he failure.
Rev. DIR. Sheridan was assisted in tha
service by Rev. DIR. 4. w. Mather. Rev.
DR.. G.. w. Haddaway. Rev. +. II. Mullt-
neauX and President Bowers.
In the afternoon at the platform
service in the Park Road Church. Freri-
dent Bowers presided, assisted by tbs
pastor, Rev. -. NJ Clayton, Rev. T. NJ.
Gill; Rev. r. l.. Shipley and Rev. q. W.
HaddaUay.
Rev DR. J. NJ. Gill. former pastor ~
the Rhode Island Avenue Church, who
was largely instrumental in the Or
ganization of the Park Road Churchs
spoke enthusiastically of the work bss
ing done in that section OF the city
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SECRETARY DANIELS ACTS.
Instructs Admiral Fletcher as to
Course With Kronprinz Wilhelm.

Without waiting formal application
from Capt. Thierfelder Of the German
cruiser Kronprinz Wilhelm for board
of naval officers to survey his vessel
and determine the repairs necessary
and the amount of coal and provisions
to which she is entitled. Secretary
Daniels has instructed Admiral Fletch-
er, at Hampton roads. to follow the
precedent established In the case of the
Prinz Eitel Friedrich, Just interned at
Norfolk
Admiral Fletcher will give the case
of the German raider his personal at
tention while he remains at Hampton
roads.
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DIOCESAN BOARD TO MEET.
Protestant Episcopal Body Will Dis
cuss General Educational Work,

dioceses Of the Protestant Episcopal
Church will be represented in the an
nusl meeting OF the general board Of
religious education of the church. to
be held here next week at the Wash
ington Cathedral. The presiding oficer
will be Bishop John Gardner Murray
Of Maryland. and Canon De vries Of
the cathedral will act as secretary of
the board
General educs stional work of the
Episcopal Church will he considered
in all it's phases. including the man.
agement and conduct of preparatory
schools. colleges. universities and sun
day schools.
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Burial in Indianapolis,
Jefferson Birthday Celebration.

The Hist anniversary of the birth of
Thomas Jefferson is to be celebrated
at Carroll Institute Hall tomorrow
night at a reception and dinner. Jack
son H. Ralston will be toastmaster,
and those who will answer to the
toasts include former Gov. Joseuh w.
Folk of Missouri. Louis F. Post, as
sstant secretary Of labor: Miss Isabel
Colburn Of New York city. Arthur P.
Davis. director Of the reclamation
service: Mrs. Joseph Fels Of Philadel-
phia and Herbert ]. Browne.
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DR.. Little, Civil War Chaplain, Dead

NEWTON. Mass. April 12.--Dr. Ar
thur Little. a widely known Congre-
eational minister, died yesterday. For
twenty-three years he was pastor of
the Second Congregational Church in
Dorchester, and he also had held
pastorates in Fond Du Lac. Wis. and
Chicago. During the civil war he was
chaplain of the 1st Vermont Heavy
Artillery. In 1883 he was moderator
Of the National Council of Congrega-
tional Churches. He was q delegate
to the international council Of Congrs.
rational churches in London in 1891.
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Rev Mr.. Riker Goes to New York.

Rev D. Milward w. RS<er. assistant
rector of st. stephens Episcopal
Church in this city, will go to New
York early in May to assume the
duties connected with his new posi-
as curate of the Chapel Of the Inter
cession in that city. This chapel Is the
church erected in the graveyard of old
Trinity Church for the purpose OF
keeping the land entirely for church
purposes. Its vicar is Rev. Milo D.
Gates.
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Mrs. Elizabeth Kane Succumbs.

Mrs. Elizabeth Kane, eighty-nine
years old. 111O Maryland avenue south
west. died suddenly this morning about
1880 o'clock. When she became Ill a
physician was summoned from Emer-
gency Hospital, but she died before he
reached the house. Her death resulted
from a hemorrhage
Evening star., 1915-04-12

Carranza and Villa troops at the
trenches defending Matamros. Shortly
before daybreak villa outposts closed
in on the trenches during fog. The
CarranZa defenders went over the
trenches after them. getting close
enough to use several hand grenades.
For half an hour there was a rifle
battle that awakened Brownsville.
Finally the heavy shooting stopped.
During the forenoon pickets pep
pered away at each other at long range.
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PLAN FOR TEST CASES
UNDER THE EXCISE LAW
Commissioners Order Prosecution on
Charges Preferred by the Anti
Saloon League.

The District of Columbia today took
hand in the fight Of the Anti saloon
League to close up approximately one
third OF the capitals liquor establish
ments on the ground that they ars
operating in violation of law.
BY direction OF the Commissioners.
the corporation counsel's office, il was
announced, will begin this week prose
cution of a number of establishments
on the charge that they are operating
without licenses.
Francis H. stephens assistant cor
poration counsel, viii direct the prose-
cu'ion which is to be brought in the,
Police Court. The cases wifi he In the
nature of tests for the various classe.
OF liquor houses. such as retail saloons
wholesale places and hotels cauinpe,I
with bars which are alleged to have
been licensed by the excise board i,
dlrect violation of the requirements of
the Jones-Works law
Object of the Prosecutions.
information on which the charges will
De MED is being supplied the corpora-
'ioh counsels office by Albert L. Shoe
make attorney for the Anti-sa1oon
League. The cases are being pren.rea
win the view of bringing about set
tlement of many moo.od ..
"nich nave arisen in connection ,,i,i
enforcement of the Jones Works law
such rs what constitutes a residen,,,I
III hls'rict and whether distances should
pe measured by the actual shortest
routes or travel or otherwise
so far as could be learned this .fter
noon. the Anti-Saloon Lcag does not
expect to take part in the actual trial
or the cases, but will leave this mat
yer entirely to the corporation conn
sells office.
To Define Status of Near-Beer.
IL was learned this afternoon that
MI stephens would shortly file a case
IN the Police Court to test whether or
not the present practice of selling near
beer in the District without a licenss
is violation of law.
The Commissioners have directed the
corporation counsers Office to frnme.
olately prosecute all excise cases now
pending in the Police Court Informa-
.lon on number of charges was filed
more than year ago, but the cases
have never been brought to trial.
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Robbed by Footpads.

Henry Flack, Fort Myer, Va, has re.
ported to the police that he was robbed
BY three colored men at Sd and r
streets southwest Saturday night
about 1880 o'clock. The men. he said,
took his watch and a pocketbook con-
tanning 81 and a number Of papere
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No Sidewalk There.

There is no sidewalk on 18th street
where Miss Helm was killed it is
stated, and pedestrians are compelled
10 use the roadway. Not far from the
scene of last nights tragedy a small
hoy named Robert Parthemore, 3332
17th street. was killed by an automo-
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New York Victor in Tax Suit,

Taxes amounting to q million and 4
half dollars were won by New York
state today by the decision of the Su-
preme Court OF the United States hold
ing the gross earnings Of the Inter-
borough Rapid Transit Company sub
ject to l per cent tax.
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Ship With Huerta Nears New York.

NEW YORK. April 1.-THE steamer
Antonio Lopez, which sailed from Ca
diz March 81 with Victoriano Huerta
aboard, was reported by wireless to be
1S1 miles east Of Sandy Hook at 1880
o'clock this morning 1t was thought
she would dock this afternoon.
Evening star., 1915-04-12

Miss Alberta Helm, twenty-seven
wears old. daughter of John L. Helm.
Linden, Pa, and resident nurse at
Gallinger Hospital, was killed by an
automobile while walking near 18th
and Buchanan streets, only short
distance from the hospital. last night
about $3.50 o'clock. Miss Helm was
walking with DR.. Charles B. Mack,
member of the hospital staff. when the
accident happened, and she was dead
when her escort reached her body that
had been hurled about fifty feet. Her
skull was broken and her neck pre-
sented the appearance of having been
run over by one of the wheels Of the
big touring car.
Robert l.. Pearson, chauffeur. twenty
six years old. 1905 4th street south
east, who was operating the car that is
alleged to have killed Miss Helm, and
four companions were arrested a Few
minutes after the accident happened
Fearson's companions, who were held
as witnesses. registered as James {.
Watson. twentyfour years, elevator
conductor. 21S Kentucky avenue south
east: William G. Kelly, twenty-five
wears. painter. sl3 f street southeast;
John l.. Callan. twenty-five years.
timer. los sth street northeast. and
W. H. Tayman. twenty-five years,
clerk 537 5th street southeast.
Chauffeur Under Arrest.
Charges Of intoxication and running
an automobile while under the infiu-
rnce or Iiquor were preferred aga inst
Pearson and he also was registered
as held for the coroner" His com
panions were locked up as United
States witnesses. piece Of Miss
Helms dress was found or the auto
mobile by Policeman G. II. Tucker, the
police reported. and it will be used in
evidence al the coroners inquest.
which was begun at the morgue at ;
O'Clock this afternoon.
Pearson was told by Watson that the
car had struck an object. possibly a
pedestrian. and the car was returning
70 the vicinity OF Buchanan street,
where Miss Helm was killed. when il
skidded overturned and was badly
damaged Its five occupants managed
TO escape injury. They were still at
the scene Of the wreck when the police
reached there and placed them under
arrest
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DIED.

HUGHES. On Sunday. April IL. 1915, at 9:i5
pm, MARY HUGHES, beloved sister Of Mrs
C. g. Graham.
Funeral Tuesday, April IS, At pm, from John
r. wrights chapel. 1897 10th street north
west. Interment ,privste) at Rock Creek
cemetery.
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bile August .. 1914. He was walking
with his father when he was killed.
Last night shortly before $3.50 o'clock
DR.. Mack and Miss Helm lett the hos
pital to enjoy a short walk along 18th
street, and it was when they were near
Buchanan street that big touring car
came along, DR.. Mack says. at fast
rate of speed, while Pearson says II
was going at only about eighteen miles
an hour when he passed the spot where
the accident happened.
When the physician heard the car
approaching he took hold of Miss
Helms arm and pulled her to one side,
far enough. he thought. to get her out
of the path of the machine. In an In
stant, he said, Miss Helm was torn
from his side and hurled fully fifty feet
away. She was dead when he reached
her. Detective Weber and others hur-
ried from the tenth precinct police sta
tion to investigate the accident. and
soon the big touring car containing the
five men came along 18th street near
Piney Branch bridge. skidded and over
turned. The arrests followed.
Watson explained to Capt. Judge that
shortly after Miss Helm was struck by
the automobile he spoke to Pearson
about it. He thought the car had
struck a pedestrian. he SAID, but was
unable to tell much about it. Pearson
turned his car, he stated, and was on
his way back to inquire IL any person
had been injured when the car skidded
and overturned.
Had Used Liquor, Police Say.
The finding Of the piece of Miss
Helm 3 dress on the automobile and the
statements Of the chauffeur and a
member of his party satisfied the police
that they had the right persons under
arrest Pearson, it is stated. told capt
Judge that members of the automobile
PARTY had consumed three half pints
of liauor. but denied that any of them
were intoxicated
Pearson was charged with fntoxica-
tion, Notwithstanding his protestations,
and held without bail. while his COM
panions were only held as witnesses
The wrecked automobile belongs to
Clifton Duvall, 2011 II street northwest,
and Pearson had it yesterday to take
his friends out for ride.
Lieut. c. p. NJ. Lord of the tenth pre-
cinct received the report of the acct
dent and directed the work of the Of
fcers who made the investigation. He
was told that the car was speeding
when Miss Helm was killed.
Miss Helm had been employed at Cal
linger Hospital for about one year. She
formerly nursed in Jefferson Hospital.
Roa noke. Va, and at DR.. Frye's Sana-
torium. Baltimore. Md. Her father was
notified of her death. and he said he
would reach here in time to look after
the body a fter the inquest is held. 1t
be taken to Linden for interment
Evening star., 1915-04-12
ASKS TRANSPORT Of
WAR department
Secretary Bryan Acts on Ap-
peal of Americans Desiring
to Leave Tampico.
PROBABLY 1000 PERSONS
NEED TRANSPORTATION
Threatened Famine, Continuous
Fighting Near City and Lack of
Work Are Causes of Exodus.

Secretary Bryan today asked the War
Department to furnish an army trans
port to bring back those Americans at
Tampico who are desirous of returning
to the United States.
Three hundred Americans have hled
requests for transportation. but Off
cials believe the number will be in
creased when the army transport,
which has a capacity of 1000. arrives
at the Mexican port.
Threatened famine, continuous fight
ing in the outskirts of Tampico, and
the lack of work have caused an exc
dus of foreigners from Tampico.
No dispatches were received today
concerning the situation in the vicinity
of Celaya and Irapuato. where big
forces under Gen. Villa and Gen. Obre-
gon have been engaging in skirmtshes
preliminary to what is. expected to
be an important battle.
Evening star., 1915-04-12
MISS SULLVAN'S DEATH
NOT DUE TO VIOLENCE
Her Brother Suggests Accident or
Suicide-He Confirms Identi-
fieation Of Body.

Mystery no longer surrounds the
death of Miss Pauline Sullivan. sew
enteen years old. whose body was
found in a lake at Lakeland. Prince
George county, Md, late Saturday aft
ernoon. Her throat was not cut, as
was reported Saturday night, nor was
her three-ston diamond ring missing,
the police had been told. The mark
on her throat. it is thought probable.
was made by the high collar she wore.
and the diamond ring was found in
her room after she disappeared from
1918 Euclid street northwest Deem
Der 49,
Detective Cornwelrs almost certain
Identification of the body Saturday
by Lieut.. William b. Sullivan. L. S. II.
c., stationed in Philadelphia. a brother
of the decea sed, and DIR. LIE Roy TAYLOR
Howard. Miss Sullivan's physician.
Lieut. Sullivan came here yesterday
afternoon from Philadelphia and ac-.
companied the physician to Gasch's
undertaking esta blishment, in Hyatts-
vile. where the physician examined
the body.
Not Murdered, His View.
Pieces of clothing were shown to
the lieutenant. and he was positive
that the apparel worn by his sister the
day she disappeared was of the same
pattern and materials. Lieut.. Sullivan
was fully convinced of the identity of
the body. He also was satisfied that
his sister had not been foully dealt
with. He thought either she commit
ted suicide or she wandered about the
vicini., of Lakeland and accidentally
fell overheard.
Miss Sullivan was treated for nerv-
BUSINESS sometime before she disap-
peared from her home. but her condi-
tion had improved SO much that rela-
all thought she may have had Of sui
eide. The Sunday morning that she
disappeared, 1t is stated. she boarded
an 18th street car and rode as far
as the transfer station at 11th and q
streets. 1t is now believed she boarded
and continued to the vicinity Of the
lake in which her body was found.
Burial in Indianapolis.
Lieut.. Sullivan has arranged to con-
vey the body of his sister to Indian
apolis. Ind, for interment, and will
he will be accompanied by Miss Mabel
Sullivan. another sister. who is now a
resident of Philadelphia
The inquest will be held in KNIGHT.
of Pythias Hall. Berwyn, tomorrow
night. with Justice of the Peace F. H.
Shipley acting as coroner. The prelim-
inaries for the inquest are already com
pleted. Not many witnesses will he az
| amined.
Evening star., 1915-04-12
Carranza Advices:
Calls Huerta Monster"

A message characterizing Gen. Huer-
ia as monster and expressing the
hope that he might be arrested while
in the United States was telegraphed
to President Wilson by Senior Denegri,
described by Mexicans here as the Car
rama consul general at San Francisco
The Message charged Huerta with
being the murderer of President Ma
dero and other Mexicans.
Evening star., 1915-04-12
Must Wait Until After July 1.

There is no possibility that the i'm
provement can be provided until after
July !. the beginning Of the fiscal year,
as contracts have been let for all the
sidewalks that the District has money
to pay for this year. However, it is ex-
pected that it will be built as soon as
possible after that date.
The policy of the Commissioners in
ordering sidewalks has been to con-
slider business needs first, with second
airy consideration given requests for
sidewalks to be laid down in front of
vacant property or in outlying sections,
where they would be used largely by
persons seeking pleasure and recrea-
tion.
While the proposed 18th street side
walk would come within the latter
class, the Commissioners consider that
IT is extremely needed because of the
unusual danger to which pedestrians
along 18th street are subjected
Engineer Commissioner Kutz today
said big portion of the sidewalk
schedule for next year had been COM
pleted. but declared that some means
of providing for the 18th street side
walk would be devised, even AT the sac
rifice Of other Improvements previously
determined upon.
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Assurances From Carranza.

. ., s
AssurdHces nave oeeh ieSe''S" '
Gen. Carranza chat while he cannot
agree to the naturalization of the City
~ Nexico or tho railroad leading from
.. w. 60 =. nil, nro-
'he cdPi'di ~ NSi" N'o' " WI -
vide every faclllty Tor the transporter
ton of food to foreigners whenever his
forces regain possession of Mexico City.
Rear Admiral Caperton, commanding
the American vessels in the Mexican
gulf. reported today that sisal for
twine manufacturers in this country
was moving regularly out of Progreso.
just been reported to him.
Villa Claims Victory.
"e" wa p".u ''s "ee'es "e'
20. M sa' 'na. ne nau scr. .o',i''' unl
ea'ion 'nt tous ~. II 'o"s"ie ~ Zen
oo'eso"' '''i''"s MN " .o'''e ''i.o ."e
open country horth OF eeidHa TO nsht
or else permlt me on-como pa tants OF
that city TO Withdraw before ne begins
Inc pom mpardment.
The message. dated at VIVA headduar-
ters at Tapuato sunday was as 1ol-
lows:
me Tecent ehsasemehts vim AlSa
rado opreeons cotumn at Ceiaya re
sulteo u.sas.Fousi! lot ,he ehem!. NJ
nave sunerea @ enol nous los losses IN k',ieu, su
- r. ~,..-. .:.s. .s. :.
SIX trainioads OF Carran anzistas' wound
ed as consequence @ o. tnis engage
men,, nave lelt teiaya 1ot Cueretaro.
me enens are .oHlpleeeis ueInoraI
lzed' ana my .roops IN tne viclnity Q!
oeiaya ana ouere.aro lnlorm me .nat
obresons men are constantly desert
Ing HIM IN groups or from loo 70 2oo.
thro"ins away thetr arms. Wnlch are
pe.rs .art sa.meu ] up d.ou nH our so,urers. @ ,,,,
meters Of railroad to the north of Ce-
| to retreat or reorganize their troops,
who are In most critical condition
consu1s Go tn celava
The French-Amerlcan. English and
German consuls left Guana1uato for
| Celaya this morning for the purpose
| of interviewing Obregon. suggesting
that he go out in the open and fight. or
| .,,. ~. ro,;dant <.,,;,;a. -
Celaya. inasmuch as my forces will at
days and lombard it with sixty pieces
of artillery
Evening star., 1915-04-12
SIDEWALK FOR 10TH STREET.
Commissioners Plan to Provide Pro-
lection for Pedestrians.

Believing that sidewalk along 18th
street northwest from the bridge over
Piney branch to the Brightwood reser-
vor is needed for the safety Of
pedestrians along that thoroughfare
the District Commissioners today in
stituted an inquiry, which probably
will result in making provision for
the Improvement early during the COM
ing fiscal year.
The tragic death of Miss Alberta
Helm, graduate nurse of the CAL
linger Hospital, who was struck by an
automobile near the bridge last night,
called the attention of the District
heads to the Importance of taking steps
for the protection of pedestrians who
use this street The matter was
formally considered by the Commits
sioners at a board session this morn
ing and Capt W. D. A. Anderson, as
sistant engineer commissioner, was
instructed to commence Immediately a
study of plans for providing a side
walk.
The present sidewalk along 18th
street stops at point about 200 feet
south of the bridge. 1t is proposed to
carry the Improvement along to inter
sect with the sidewalk at Brightwood
reservoir. One-half Of the cost will be
assessed against abutting property. as
required by law.
Evening star., 1915-04-12
FIRING BEFORE MATAM0R0S.
Villa 0utposts Close In on Trenches,
Heavy Shooting Follow.

BROWNSVILLE. Tex. April ia
There was much firing today by both
Evening star., 1915-04-12
Mrs. Ida M. McNabb Indiq-
nantIy Disavows Staying at
Hotel With J. c. McMiIIen.
STOPPED between TRAINS
FOR LUNCH ONLY, SHE SAYS
Cross-Examination of Plaintiff in
Suit to Recover Damages From
J. S. Kinney Resumed Today.

Il did not, and you know that did
not, Miss Freebey!" Indignantly re-
sponded Mrs. Ida NJ. McNabb. in answer
to an inquiry from counsel for J. S.
Kinney, reputed millionaire Michigan
mine owner, il the witness had not reg
istered at hotel in Florence, Wis,
May IL, 1910. as the wife Of ]. c. Nc
Millen and occupied the same room
with him.
Asked by her counsel, on redirect ex-
animation. If she had omitted any of
the conversation with the defendant IN
July, 1912, while he was showing her
his properties as they drove through
the country. witness said the million
aire told her that Miss Freebey was
the smartest lawyer in the United
States and that "she was little bit in
the market herself" Mrs, McNabb de,
clared she told him Miss Freebey would
make him better wife. with her
learning, and that he had better re-
consider
To this he responded. she said. that
he did not wish to reconsider. as he
thought Il was younger than Miss
Freebey"
Now you made me tell that I did
not want to-. said the witness
The cross-examination Of Mrs. Nc
Nabb was resumed this morning at the
opening Of the session of the trial OF
her suit to recover 100000 damages
for alleged breach Of contract to
marry. Daniel W. Baker. former Unit
ed States attorney for the District OF
Columbia. entered his appearance to-
day as associate counsel for the de-
ward the end of the s-examina
tion.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-11-02

Mrs. Fritz Kreisler is not only the,
wife of a noted man, but a person
atty in her own right, possessed of
big brain and big heart. Her.
husband, the renowned Austrian
violinist, famous on two continents,
is donating his talent to the sufferers
of the European war.
my husband is giving up the
money he makes out of his public
appearances to the. .upkeep of. the
needy who have been made penni-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-11-02

less by the dreadful war;" said Mrs.
Kreisler.
"Out of this, of course, must come
our living and sufficient money to
support 43 orphans, whom 1 have
adopted. 49,, ~
when my husband was bundled
into a cattle car and shipped off to
the front I said good-by to all my
friends and enlisted as a nurse. 1
can't tell you of the suffering saw,
of the heartbreaks witnessed or of
the desOlation i was forced to realize.