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Evening star., 1915-10-17

Charles H. Summers. state treasurer.
will go to Danville, Va. to the annual
session of the State Council of Vir-
ginia. which convenes Tuesday for a
two-day session.
Evening star., 1915-10-17

Charles S. Jones. state councillor, is re-
ported confined at the hospital and
will not be able to preside at the an
nual session Of the State Council.
Evening star., 1915-10-17

Washington Camp, No. 11464. Friday
evening completed arrangements for
the entertainment and reception of Bal
timore City Camp, No. 1851, October
20, by the members of Washington
Camp and its auxiliary, Martha WASH
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-28
STANDING OF THE CLUBS
National League

w. L. Pct. WI Pct.
Phila- ..49 81 .57OlBoston "A A 800
Br'klyn 48 40 .545IN. York Al 4S .4SS
Chicago 43 AZ .500IStLOuis 43 4S Alb
Pittsb'h A A .500l Cincin'ti So 40 .424
~ American League
W. L. Pct W. L. Pct.
Boston 81 81 .648IN. York AZ As .483
Chicago SIS "a .622IStLOuis 35 81 1893
Detroit .55 "a .618I CleVeI'd "a 55 1882
Wash'n IS A 5O6IPhiIa. 81 So .348
Federal League
w. L. Pct WI Pct.
KCity 81 80 57SINeWark .46 43 .517
Chicago51 80 .567IBrook'n 40 81 AL
StLouis 40 Al .544IBuffalo AZ So .442
Pittsb'h AZ 40 .540IBaIt ..33 So .375
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-28

Ralph De Palma will defend both
the Elgin National and the Chicago
Automobile club trophies over the
Kane county course Aug. 20 and Fl,
driving the same four-cylinder Mer-
eedes with which he won both races
last year.
Since 1911 DE Palma has COM
peted in seven Elgin races, winning
five times. He holds the record for
the course, 1890 miles an hour, set
last year in the Elgin National
MiIburn SayIor. was given a deci-
sion over Aze7ado after IL rounds
of tough battling at Boston. The
Californian made a desperate fight,
but two blows to the jaw late in the
mill weakened him perceptibly. Ring
side critics declared. AzeVado made a
better fight against Saylor than did
Charlie White, though the latter was
given a draw.
Coach Martin Delaney will take II
Chicago a. A. athletes to. California
tonight to compete in the national
track and field championships Aug. 8
and Z. Among them are some OF the
best of the middle west, stars IN all
events. the team being particularly
formidable in. sprints and hurdles.
Eddie McGoorty of Oshkosh, Wis.,,
knocked out Harold HardWick in
the tenth round at Sydney, Australia.
Heath Byford and Alex Squalr won
the state championship in tennis dou-
bles, defeating w, 7. Hayes and
Ralph Burdick, As, 6-4s7-5, 30, 6-3.
The ten-round bout between john
nv Dundee and Jack Britton, billed
for tomorrow night in New York, has
been postponed to next, Tuesday.
Dundee had his eye bunged up In his
battle with Joe Rivers.
1890
THEIR FUTURE .,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-28
THEIR FUTURE

young man, do you know what
becomes of little boys who use bad
language while they are playing
marbles?"
Eyes, sir. They grow up and play
goR." Judge
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-28

Federal and National league bail
games for Chicago were Cancelled for
today, in compliance with the procIa-
nation Of Mayor Thompson, setting
aside the day as one Of public mourn
ing for victims of the Eastland dis
aster.
Tomorrow the Whales and Buffalo
will play a game on the North Side,
the entire proceeds Of which viii be
donated to the survivors fund. Ad-
mission Of % cents vii he charged to
all parts of the stands.
Actresses from downtown theatsFs
have volunteered to sell flowers and
programs. This money, too, win be
turned into the relief fund.
Cubs will put on two games toHoE-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-28
RESULTS YESTERDAY

National League. - Boston 4,
Brooklyn 8; Pittsburgh 8, New York
/; Cincinnati 4, Philadelphia 3.
American League.-Boston 8, Chi
cago 1; Detroit Z, New York 8; Wash
ington 1, Cleveland o; Philadelphia 6,
st. Louis 4.
Federal League-BufalO 8, Chicas
go 2; Brooklyn z, Kansas City 8;
Kansas City 6, Brooklyn 2; Newark
II, st. Louis 1; Pittsburgh 2, Baltt
more 1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-23
NAME GOES ON TICKET.
Oliver Metzerott May Fill Vacancy
in MARYLAND Legislature

The republican central committee of
Prince Georges county, Md. has OBJ
tanned the consent of Oliver Metzerott
to place his name upon the official bal
lot as a candidate for the legislature
to fill the vacancy caused by the death
of Dr. Joseph X. HUNT
Mr.. Metzerott served in the legisla-
lures of 1908 and 1912. In 1914 he was
the candidate of his party for state
controller and ran about 10000 votes
ahead of his ticket. He has shown an
active interest in public questions and
has given much of his time to obtain
ing proper penal legislation as well as
to the management of the Maryland
house of correction. of which .institu-
ton he has been the vice chairman for
the past two years. Mr. Metzerotts
most recent work in this direction has
been to obtain authority from the
boa rd of directors of the house of cor
rection for the use of prisoners on the
roads of Prince Georges, Howard and
Anne Arundel counties. Howard and
Anne Arundel have always awaited
themselves of this privilege. and it is
understood that Prince Georges will
do SO Immediately.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-23
Births Reported.

The following births have been re-
ported to the health department in the
last twenty -four hours:
Elmer c. and Mary c. yelling. boy.
Luther s.. jr., and Helen Sheldon, girl.
Charles F.. jr.. and Mary E. Salb, boy.
Antonio and Josephine Scalese, boy.
william B. and Helen NJ. Mansfield,
girl.
Thomas A. and Harriet Little. boy.
Edwin c. and Hanie J. Jones, boy.
Frank s. and Wetha Hummer, boy.
Daniel J. and Harriet Harrigan, boy.
Thomas B. and Virginia B. Hudein.
girl.
William and Mary NJ. Greenburg, boy.
Giro and Caterina Fioramonti, girl.
Henry J. and Flossis A. e. Daniels.
girl.
Harry L. and Belle 4. Beavers. girl
Albert and Emma Queen, boy.
Thomas w. and Ethel Parks. girl.
Robert W. and Alice n jackson. boy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-23
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been re-
ported to the health department in the
last twenty-four hours:
Craven E. King, IS years, Garfield
Hospital annex.
Norman Edwards, S years, Emergency
Hospital.
Miranda E. Roberts, 80 years, 1920
Kalorama road.
Albert H. Lovett, As years. the Oxford
Hotel. 18th street and Pennsylvania
John c. Garrett, SO years, Emergency
Hospital.
Robert c. Head, 81 years, ITO Column
bia road northwest.
Michael Danenhauer. 60 years, 222 Sd
street northwest.
David J. O'Connell, 81 years, 80
Quincy place northwest.
Thelma B. Lanham, months. 523 18th
street southeast
Annie eager. So years. 1911 18th street
northwest.
Montello Semms, 2S years, George
town University Hospital.
Edgar Hobbs. "a years, 1345 U street
Maria Pinn. As years. Freedmen's Hos
pital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-23
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to
the following:
Arthur l.. Sternke of Watertown,
Wis, and Hazel Lemon of Peoria, ILL.,
Cleveland W. Johnson and Jessie War
rem.
Arthur V. Sullivan and Laura \.
Hands.
Robert f. Tucker of Orange, Va, and
Nina Tucker of Radiant. Va
Henry c. Eschenburg and Edna
Younkin. both of Petersburg, Va
Herbert p. Wood and Ruby L. Ham
back. both of Bealton, Va.
Lewis p Woltz of this city and Au-
gusta f. Steward of Lynchburg, Va
John M. Rand and Artency G. Harris
John H. Green and Gerldean Jones.
Joseph Klotzbucher and Theresa
kirsch.
John r. Turner and Lavena Ross.
Michael +. Conner of Texas, Md, and
Catherine G. Blasey of this city.
Ernest w. Mitchell and Mollie Talea-
faro.
Paul B. Gunnell and Dorothy j. Aus
tin.
Thomas C. Stone and Lillian H. Cum
nell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-23

BECKSTEDT. On Friday. October %. 1915, at
1910 am. METHA E.. aged twenty three
years, beloved daughter Of Sophia and the
late Henry Beckstedt.
Funeral from her late residence. 6l5 9Th street
southwest Monday at o'clock. Friends and
relatives invited. az
BOYNTON. On October 20. 1915. Dr. GEORGE
W, beloved husband of Eta L. Boyuton
Funeral from his late residence 2516 18th street
northwest. Monday. October %. at pm. 24a
DAMMANN. On October 81. 1915, ADoLPH.
beloved husband Of Olivia and father OF
mann. at his residence, o26 West 18th street.
New York
Funeral Sunday at 10 am. ~
FRANKLIN ON Friday October %. 1915. a,
II am. EMMA FRANKLIN. aged sixty
eight years.
Funeral from the home of her niece. Mrs. c. L..
Sinnsay. sa4t: Linworta place southwest, on
Genwood cemetery. Charles county papers
please copy
October ri, 1915. at s:45 o'clock :. the full
realization of Christian faii. LILLIAN d.
OWENS fnee Minor, the beloved grand
daughter of Annie Minor and devoted niece
OF Mary E. Green. Mamie Burnett and
Georgie +. Minor Johnson.
Lilly, thou vast mild and lovely
Gentle as the summer breeze,
Pleasant as the air of evening
When 1t floats among the trees.
Funeral Sunday. October "a at O'Clock from
Zion Baptist Church. Il street southwest.
Relatives and friends invited.
JOHNSTON. Suddenly. on Friday. October 81,
1915. in Illinois, JOSEPH, of Walter A.
Johnston, aged twenty years.
Announcement later of funeral in this city.
MORTEN On Wednesday October 20. 1915,
at the Home for the Aged and Infirm
ELLEN MORTEN, colored.
Body at city morgue. II not called for BY
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon such remains will
be disposed of in accordance with law.
RACKS Suddenly. on Friday, October D. 1915,
WILLIAM RACKS. beloved brother of Lula
Coleman.
Funeral Monday October % from Barnes under
taking establishment, ~. street between L
and G streets southwest at o'clock.
ROBBINS. On Friday, October - 1918, at S
pm, .AETITIA NJ ROBBINS, widow Of
NatY liel A. Robbins.
Funeral from residence Of her son, Alfred p
q Robbins, Ashley Terrace Cleveland PARK,
Monday, October % at pm. Interment
private.
SEwELL On Thursday. October 81 1915. at 5:1o
Pm. at his residence, 1897 Ontario road,
JAMES h. SEWELL. beloved husband of Ella
F. Sewell.
from the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church.
Rev. Walter II. Brooks. pastor. Relatives AID
- friends are tnyited TO- attend. Caskes Will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-23
WINTERS WORK AHEAD
Of RED CROSS HELPERS
All Women Asked to Join in Making
War Hospital Sup
plies.
Activities to Be Resumed Weones-
day at the Request of Miss
Boardman.

With determination to excel the
splendid record of last winter, wher
they made upward Of $4,000 worth OF
hospital garments and raised con
siderable amount Of money in support
of the European war relief work OF
the American Red Cross. the Red Cross
helpers of the District of Columbia will
renew their activities at meeting tc
10:S0 o'clock in st. Johns Parish Hall
lon 18th street. Thereafter meetings
will be held at the same place every
Wednesday morning at 1880 o'clock
when work will be apportioned among
the volunteers making up the organi-
cation.
1.-THE Red Cross helpers will resume
this work at the earnest request Of Miss
Mabel T. Boardman. chairman of the
national relief board of tho American
Red Cross" said Mrs. A. Garrison Nc
Clintock of 1927 10Th street. the sec
rotary. today. I'VE had $50 women Of
all nationalities and various religious
faiths engaged in this absolutely
neutral and purely humanitarian en-
much larger force Of volunteers this
winter and have already enrolled 125.
Appeals to All Women.
II want to appeal to all women Of the
District of Columbia to give their sup
port to this work, for it Is in behalf Of
the distressed of all the countries at
war, and recent appeals which have
come from Europe to the American Red
Cross from both sides In the frightful
conflict tell of the very urgent need OF
bandages. gauze pads. pillowcases.
sheets and divers and sundry hospital
can relief clearing house in Paris re-
ports that the demand for sheets. pill
lowcases and shirts is greater than
ever. He goes on to say that a never
ending list Of applications FOR absorb
ent cotton. cotton padding and gaase
coming to the clearing house. The Red
Cross has also received an appeal from
the president of the German Red Cross.
saying that hospital garments ana hos
pital bed linen, as well as surgical
dressings. bandages of all sorts. abb
most welcome.
Greater Suffering Ahead.
I'VE all know that the suffering will be
intensified in the war area this winter
Won't the women of the District Of
Columbia, regardless Of their original
nationality or descent. join us In our ef-
forts to assist in amelidrating Impair
TALLY the unprecedented misery known to
exist abroad?
Contributions Of clothing and money
money contributions Of 10 cents and
upward-in addition to contributions Of
time and work are earnestly desired"
Mrs Allen Boyd Of 1903 21st street
Is the president, and Mrs. B. C. Saxton
of 1922 Calvert street iB treasurer Of the
Red Cross Helpers Of the District Of
Columbia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-23
In Memoriam.

BARNES. In loving remembrance Of our dear
son. GEORGE G. BARNES. who departed
1914
1t Is just one year ago today
Since my dear passed away:
My heart Is sad. my days few,
I'll soon be resting there with you.
never shall forget you
while In this world stay:
hope that we will meet again
When God calls away.
By HIS LOVING MOTHER AND FATHER
One year has passed dear brother.
Since forced TO part.
But time and place cannot efacc
Your memory from hearts.
BY HIS BROTHER CHARLIE.
There is sad. sad longing
Deep down I'm my heart today
To see once again my dear brother.
Whom death took from me away.
And 1 often sit and wonder
At what he'd think and say
IL he only knew fhe changes
That have happened since that day.
BY HIS BROTHER JOHNNIE
It's one sad year since George left MS.
Whom we loved and cherished dear.
Can we help but feel 50 lonely
When his voice We do not hear:
year has passed. oh, how We miss him:
But they little know the sorrow
That is within our hearts concealed.
BY HIS BROTHER WILLIE
Dearest loved one. how We miss you
Since you passed away,
And hearts aching sorely
As we think Of rou each day.
But know that you are happy
In the mansion of the best
Where there is pain
On your sweet eternal rest.
BY HIS BROTHER ARCHIE.
GIBSON. In sad but loving remembrance of our
devoted mother. JOSEPHINE GIBSON. who
entered the haven of rest ten years ago to-
NJ day lay: October ~ l%"
HERBERT. In sad but loving memory of our
CLEMENT HERBERT. who entered the
October %, 1909. THE FAMILY.
MONTAGUE: In sad but loving remembrance
Of our dear daughter and sister. MABEL
MONTAGUE, who departed this life
year ago today October %. 1914.
One year has passed and gone: THY
memory still stands fresh today in
our hearts. Some day We shall meet
BY HER BELOVED MOTHER, KATIE LOCK-
WOOD.
NoLTE. In sad but loving remembrances of our
dear daughter and sister. EI.ANoRE n.
NOLTE. who departed this life Ave yenrs ago
today. October D. 1910
Gone. but not forgotten.''
BY HER DEVOTED FATHER AND SISTER.
ROBINETTE. To the memory OF our dear SOL
and brother FRANK RoBISETTE who
passed away at Tucson. Ariz., eleven years
ago today. october %. 1904.
MOTHER AND SISTER.
sHREVE. In sad and loving remembrance Of
our mother. ELIZABETH NJ. SHREvE who
departed this life two years ago today.
The month OF October once more is here
To the saddest Of the year.
Because II took from us
Our darling mother two years ago today.
LOVING CHILDREN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-23
Jewish Conference Postponed.

Announcement has been made that
the conference of the Americana Jewish
committee to have been held here to-
morrow to discuss means for the al
deviation of conditions among the Jews
Of Europe after the war has been in
definitely postponed. Local members
OF the committee said today that no
date has been hxed for the meeting
which. II Is expected, will be held il
New York, though doubt was expressed
- - whether the scheduled meeting
Will eyer be held. :. q =: 4 - .l... !.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-23
Enters Suit for Maintenance.

Suit for maintenance has been filed by
Elnore Robertson against Alexander
Robertson. They were married in Bal
timore July 5. 1912, and have no chill
dren. The wife charges that he is adj
dicted to strong drink. and has not sup
ported her properly. She is represented
by Attorney George w. Drew. Justice
Mccoy issued q rule on the husband to
show cause October 20 why he should not
pay alimony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-23
Discusses SEGREGATION Law.

Thomas L. Jones. colored attorney Of
this city. spoke at a meeting of col
ored people of Falls Church Thursday
night on Virginia's segregation law,
whereby corporate towns may enact
and enforce ordinances for the segre-
cation Of the white and colored races.
At the meeting q collection was taken
to aid the colored people in their fight
in the state courts against the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-23
Gets Prison Sentence of 10 Years.

Paul J.. Williams. colored, recently
convicted of an assault with intent to
commit rape, was sentenced TODAY by
Chief Justice covington to serve
twelve years in the penitentiary He
attacked white woman neag Chevy
Chase July last
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-23
Use Of HOSPITAL
TO STUDENTS Of GNU.
Special Privilege Guaranteed Upon
the Payment of Small An
nual Fee.

| Plans for giving students Of George
Washington University the use OF the
| university hospital free upon the payment
Of q small yearly tax. are being consid-
cred by the faculty committee on student
activities. Under the proposed plan
students each year will be taxed an al
most insignificant sum, in return for
which they Will have the free use Of the
hospital facilities in case of sickness.
Similar plans now are in operation at the
prominent universities Of the country.
Financing Of Athletics.
The committee also has under con-
sideration the question OF assessing
students a small annual tax for the
financing Of athletics at the institution
This project has been under advisement
for nearly a year, and II liz expected a
definite decision will be reached shortly
before Christmas. Some are in favor OF
distributing a portion of this proposed
tax to the Hatchet, weekly student pub
LEGATION. and the Cherry Tree, student
yearbook. The mass Of sentiment is in
favor Of devoting the entire tax to ath-
letic activities
The committee has general SUPER
vision of all branches Of student ac-
tivities-athletics, the coast artillery
| company, debating. organizations and
social gatherings. Prof. Everett Fraser,
dean of the Law School. is chairman.
The secretary il Prof Leslie Cleveland
McNemar of the department OF politi-
cal science who represents Columbian
College Prof McNemar last year was
faculty director of athletics. The CON-
mittee Is composed Of nine members
one from each of the nine departments
| of the university.
subcommittee Appointed.
The following subcommittee has been
appointed to give special consideration
to athletics: Prof. n. w Doughtery
of the college Of engineering. chair
man; Prof. Leslie Cleveland McNemar,
representing Columbian College. and
Prof. George N. Henning, head of the
department OF Romance languages, rep
reeenting the school OF graduate
studies
The subcommittee on student publ =
cations Is composed OF DR.. William Carl
Ruediger, dean Of the Teachers Col
lege. chairman; DR.. n. X. Craig Of the
Medical School, and Prof. c. r. Bassett
OF the Dental College.
The subcommittee on social activities
is composed OF Prof. McNAmay, chair
man: Dean Ruediger and DR.. D. E.
Buckingham. dean Of the Veterinary
College.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-23
HIGHER DIGNITY FOR
KNIGHTS COMMANDER
Thirty Third Degree Honorary Con-
ferred Upon Eighty-Eight by
Supreme Council, S. B.

Eighty Eight Of the more than 200
knights commander of the Court of
Honor who were given a higher dignity
by the Supreme Council OF the Scottish
Rite for the Southern Jurisdiction,
Thursday. received the thirty-third de-
gree honorary at a special session of
the Supreme Council held at the House
Of the Temple. 18th and streets, last
evening. The initiates included Masons
from all sections Of the southern juris-
diction Of the rite.
Previous to the comforting Of the de-
gree the Supreme Council. in executive
session, elected an additional number
to receive the honor, among them a
number from Florida and those states
which were not included in the cleo
tons Thursday.
Dinner in Honor Of Secretary General
Last night. at the New Ebbitt, the
National Association Of the General
Secretaries of the Rite, which was or
ganized Thursday. gave a dinner in
honor of Secretary General Cowles, at
which its president, Alfred Fl. White,
thirty-third degree honorary. Of st.
Louis. Mo, presided. The secretary
"
the association. made the only address.
Among those present were John H
Mccormack. SD degree honorary. OF
Mobile. Ala. vice president; Frank A.
Derr. 33d degree honorary, of Guthrie
Okla. secretary treasurer: w. Mark
Saxson. s3d degree honorary, of Mac
Alester. Okla, chaplain, and Elmer E
simpson, X. g. c. H.. of Washington,
D. c.. steward, and J. l.. Stephens, 33d
degree honorary, OF Dallas. Tex: Jesse
Sharpe. K. G. c. H.. of Charleston, s. C.;
Charles a. Wheelon. 3sd degree honor
airy. Of Santa Fs, N. NJ: c. NJ. White,
Hill. a3d degree honorary, Of Fargo, n
D.: Samuel Corsen. 3sd degree honor
airy. Of Cheyenne, Wyo.; W. H. Mccul
Tough. 33d degree honorary, Of Ell Paso,
Tex: p. D. Mathis. K. c. c. H., Of San
Antonio. Tex: Joseph J. Atkinson, 32d
degree, Of Austin, Tex; Fred Shinney,
33d degree honorary. of Couer d'Alene.
Ida: o. II. p. Bloss. 33d degree honor
airy. of Kansas City. Mo-. and W. F.
Randolph, 33d degree honorary. of
Asheville, n. c.