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The Washington times., 1915-05-04
W|LL:TAKE MOTION
FILM OF BOOSTERS

A feature Of the Spring Gambol." or
Boosters trip of the Retail Mer-
chants Association, which will en-
brace tour of the lower Potomac
river landings, to be made Saturday
and Sunday, will be recording OF
the principal events of the outing upon
q motion picture film.
Arrangements have been made with
a Washington Aim company to make
the picture, and it will include views
OF the parade that will mark the in
auguration of the trip in this city; the
special steamer. which will be boarded
in Baltimore. with its boosters " BAN
ners. and the receptions to be held at
the various landings which VIII ba
made en- route down the Chesapeake
and up the Potomac.
The merchants will have an oppor-
tunity to enjoy scenery that travellers
who make the regular trip from Bal
timore to Washington by water do not
have Since the steamer has been chart
cred 1t will make the lower river land-
ings. that are usually made at night.
during the day, and thus give the
Washington trade seekers a chance to
obtain new customers.
Nearly all of the state rooms have
already been reserved. and Secretary
Columbus. not wishing to disappoint
any of the members of the association.
remaining will be allotted to the first
applicants.
The special train of Pullman cars
will leave Washington at 4:e o'clock
Saturday afternoon for Baltimore ana
the boat is expected to leave its dock
at Miller's wharf. which will be reached
about o'clock Sunday morning. The
party will be landed in Washington
early Monday morning.
The Washington times., 1915-05-04
Fifth Cavalry Polo Team
Defeats Washington Club

With Lieuts. John Milliken and Phil
Sheridan playing stars. the Fifth U. s.
Cavalry polo team has once more raised
it's colors above those OF the Washing
ton Polo Club. The cavalry four de-
feated the Washington clubmen in Po-
tomac Park yesterday by a score of
7 to IA.
Milliken and Sheridan, for the army,
made each three goals. Captain For
syth. of the cavalry four. suffered an
injury to his left eye when he was
struck by a mallet during a fast run
in the center of the field. The game
vas halted for a minute only, and de-
spite his injury Forsyth returned to
play.
follows:
Lieutenant Simpson. No. 2; Hugh Le-
gare. No. 8: Col. Charles Treat. No. 4.
Fifth Cavalry-Lieut. Phil. Sheridan,
No. /; Lieut. John Milliken. No. 2: Cap
tain Forsyth. No. 8; Lieutenant Gron-
niger No. 4; Lieut.. l. G. Hefrernan,
substitute.
GoaIs-L.ieutenant Milnken, 3: Lieuten-
ant Sheridan, 8; Captain Forsyth. I;
Kent Legare. 1; Colonel Treat, l. Safe
ty, Kent Legare.
The Washington times., 1915-05-04
Hair-Growing Tonic
of Harem Offered
by Sultan's Doctor

Women the world over have always
ehvied the hair of the beauties Of the
Sultan's Harem. Now comes the Sultan's
own physician, DR.. G. Dongian, with the
original formula used by these Harem
beauties for hundreds Of years. DR.. G.
Dongian has recently arrived in this
country, and tells Of his experiences in
connection with the Is years in which he
was physician-in-charge of the Harem
of Sultan Abdul Hamid Of Turkey, after
having graduated from the University
of Pennsylvania and serving with the
Bellevue Hospital. New York. He is
particularly enthusiastic over the hair
grower used by the famous Sultan beau
ties. and he is now marketing 1t in this
country under the name Of "Harem
Hair Tonic, which he says positively
stimulates the growth of the hair and
makes 1t thick and lustrous. 1t is not
dye or color restorer. On sale in soc
and 81 90 bottles at O'Donnell's. Affeck's,
Christiana's, s, advertisements, Lula
Ryon. kenois Bldg Send for booklet,
Secrets of the Harem." Orient Co.. 1905
Arch St, philadelphia. Pa.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1915-05-04
GIRLS PARTY CLOSES
DIOCESAN COUNCIL
Many Attend Entertainment at
Rauscher's - Reports Are
Read From New Chapters.

The annual party for the Girls
Friendly Society Of the Diocese Of
Washington, which took place last night
at Rauscher's, brought to a close the
exercises in connection with the annual
meeting Of the Diocesan Council. The
ball rooms were gay with flags and
flowers. and among the dancers were
several hundred of the members Of the
society. with their escorts. Miss Marion
oliver, diocesan president. received. as
sisted by Mrs. Grahame Powell, vice
president; Mrs John c. Boyd. treasurer.
and Miss Mary Mcguire, acting seCre-
tary, and a number of the associates as
sisted in doing the honors. Miss oliver
made a short address before the dancing
began. introduced by Mrs. Berry.
A corporate communion for the as
sociates and members of the society
took place Sunday morning at St
Thomas Church. with the Bishop of
Washington as celebrant; and in the
evening at s o'clock there was a special
service at St. Marks Church. which was
attended by the associates, members
probationers. and candidates in a body.
The Rev. Mr.. Stetson. rector of the
church. preached on loyalty and per-
sonal responsibility.
At the meeting of the Diocesan Coun-
ell. which convened yesterday morning
at 10 o'clock In Epiphany parish hall
reports were read from the various
branches of the diocese on their winter
work. and the formation of four new
branches, was announced. All Saints
Checy Chase, ST. Johns, Mt Rainier
st. Matthews Chapel, and the Advent
Eighteen branches were reported ir
Washington. with 1o3 working asso.
ciates. IS honorary associates, 299 mem.
bers, 10 married branch helpers. 141 Pro.
bationers, and 423 candidates, a mem.
bership Of 1,053 in all.
The Washington times., 1915-05-04
SUNDAY CHARMED
GUESTS, SAYS GARY
Evangelist and INA" Entertain at
Luncheon in Steel Magnate's
Fifth Avenue Home.

NEW YORK, May 4.-Judge and Mrs
E. II. Gary gave a luncheon at their
home, In Fifth avenue. yesterday noon
In honor Of the Rev. Billy and.Mrs. Sun
day and their sons, Billy, jr., and Paul.
The guests were Mrs. F. p. Frazier,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L Benjamin. Mrs.
Alexander Brown, Of Baltimore; Ar
thur Brisbane, Nathan straus and
Charles Hayden.
At 2;30 o'clock. when the Rev. Billy
emerged to pose for his picture with
his wife and Mr.. Gary, he said: Il
have had a fine time. Met some OF the
finest folks ! have ever seen. Every
thing informal. Come on, judge, get
in this picture
He didn't talk shop" said Arthur
Brisbane in reply to a query He is
immense. First time l had met him.
What did we have? Tea a,id ice water
which seemed to please Billy"
Nathan Straus said Sunday is won
derfulr and "a great force for good -
Mr.. Hayden was overheard to remark
that Sunday was damned Interesting. .
everybody was charmed with Sun
gays natural manner" was the way
Mr., MIR; ,,,. Gary put it. Some people
srotesqueness. but this manner, to my my
mind. is simply Billy's method of driving
nome point, His sincerity in everytbine
is marked and certain. l first met Sun.
day at Wheaton, ILL.,. where / have q
country place. I believe he was UNI.
piring a ball game. His activity as um.
pire was recalled to me the other nigh,
by his strenuous actions in the taber.
nacle in Paterson.
my guests today were so taken with
him. we have decided to make up anoth.
er party and make the trip to New Jer.
sey again"
The Washington times., 1915-05-04
Goes Father Fears He
Is Mentally Unbalanced

NEW YORK, May 4-Dr. Henry
Clarke Coe said today at his home,
after being told of the dispatch received
from Fairbanks, Alaska, that his last
doubt that the man found there really
was his son had been removed.
Il shall not force him to return" said
DR.. Coe. Il shall wait until ] hear
from him directly. So far neither his
wife nor I have heard a word.
II am quite convinced that he is men
tally unbalanced" DR.. Coe continued.
"He could not say those things about
bis wife If he were quite himself. Why,
she certainly did not live beyond their
means. She did her own work. and
only a day before Henry disappeared l
got a letter from him saying how hap
py he was.
Il shall try to find out my sons men
tai cond tion, and If it rs what I fear
l shall ask my friend, DR.. Henry w
Coe, of Portland, Ore. to take care of
him. DR.. Coe Is not a relative. but an
expert in nervous diseases. l am afraid
the boy should be sent to an institu-
ton for a WHILE
The Washington times., 1915-05-04
Various Forms
Of Head ache

1T is nee essary in order to treat head
aches properly to understand the causes
which produce the affection" says DR.. ].
w. Ray of Blockton, Ala. Continuing,
he says: Physicians cannot even begin
the treatment of dis sease with ont know.
ing what causes give rise to 1t, and We
must remember that headache is to be
treated according to the same rule. We
must not only be particular to give .
remedy intended to counteract the cause
which produces the headaches, but we
must also give remedy to relieve the
pain until the cause Of trouble has been
removed. To answer this purpose Anti
kamnia Tablets will be found a most
convenient and satisfactory remedy.
One tablet every one to three hours
gives comfort and rest in the most
severe cases ofheadacbe, neuralgia and
particularly the headaches OF women"
Whenwe hav ca patient su b Ject to regular
attacks of sick headach he, we should eau.
ton him to keep his bowels regular, for
which nothing ts better than "Actoids,"
and when he feels tbe least sign OF an on
coming attack, he should take two Ak
be instructed to carry few Anti-kamnis
Tablets, SO as to have them ready for
instant use. These tablets are prompt
in action, and can be depended on to
produce relief in q very few minutes.
Ask for AK Tablets.
Anti-kamnia Tablets can be obtained
at all druggists.
The Washington times., 1915-05-04
TOO MUCH SPOON|NG
IN PARKS, SHE SAYS
Miss Flora J. McCreery Urges
Municipal Dancing Pavi|ions
as Curative in the Capital.

There is too much spooning going
on in Washington parks. And more
policemen are needed to prevent this.
This was the complaint OF Miss Flora
j. McCreery. chairman Of the parks
committee, when she reported before
the annual convention Of the District
of Columbia Federation Of Women's
Cubs today.
Miss McCreery also advocated munich
pal dancing pavilions as curative
and described the operation or such
pavilions in Cleveland
The opening session of the annual
convention today was devoted largely
to committee reports. Tho Rev. Dr.
Abram Simon, OF Eighth street Tenn
pie where the convention is belnB neid
delivered an address OF welcome Mrs'
Ellis Logan. president Of the federatloh'
responded.
Next to the report OF the parks com
mittee. that Of the education committee
Of which Miss Frances Graham french
Is chairman, was one OF the MOST III
teresting She told how the war had
brought about the closer study or
economic. political, and social condi-
Our esteemed president OF the fedora
ton tMrs. Logan" Miss French read
has extended her phila anthropies to
many din cfent ulleClloHS anu il'' Noii'
mittces have aided in many ways in
sending relief to the stricken nations.
The report also summarized the work
done on behalf of the repeal OF Rule 40.
which sewers teachers from thelr posi-
tions when they marry.
When the report OF the press COM
mittee was asked for there was no re-
sponse. and Mrs Logan paid tribute
to Washington newspapers for their
corporation in the work OF the fedora
ton A rising vote of thanks to Wash
ington newspapers was passed.
That the world war will bring prohibit
ton in the United states was predicted
by Mrs. Carrie Kent. past preside mt
Of the federation.
Mrs Faber stevenson read report
Of the varied activities OF the ways
and means committee, and announced
benefit entertainment to be given at
the Columbia Theater. for the per
formance of Naughty Marietta" on
May 49, Mrs. Josephine A. Rich. chair
man of the committee on vital sta
tistiCs. read report showing that
twenty-four States had adopted the
so-Called model registration law for
recording births and deaths. She told
Of the work the federation and the
children's bureau are doing to obtain
Mrs. Robert Bruce Bare. Of the mo-
tion picture committee. related the
efforts to obtain higher grade OF
flIns in motion picture theaters. Mrs.
Alice f. Whitaker toli Of the home
economies work being done through
Twentieth Century Club and the
Housekeepers' Alliance.
She said an effort was being made
to have home economics course in
troduced in the high schools. but this
effort had not yet been successful.
The Washington times., 1915-05-04
Festival Planned for
Playground Benefit

Ten novel numbers will make up the
program of the spring festival of the
Powell-Johnson schools in the Arcade
on May s. The entertainment Is to be
given under a committee of which Mrs.
G. Grosvenor Dave is chairman. and
working with her are Mrs. G. r.
Creagcr. Mrs. ]. A. Edgerton, Mrs. l..
Field, Mrs. E. E. Gatchell. Mrs. Robert
Mop. Milans. Mrs. Benjamin Smith.
Mrs. James Trimble. c. Melvin Sharpe
and +. e. Steward.
More than $50 children will take part.
There are to be choruses. rhythmic dan
cling, a MeypoIe dance. a wand drill,
Greek and Indian dances, and a ribbon
dance.
The funds raised by the entertainment
will be devoted to furnishing the play
ground equipment of the Johnson and
Powell Schools.
The Washington times., 1915-05-04
Sure Way To Get
Rid Of Dandruf

There is one sure way that never fails
to remove dandruf completely and that
Is to dissolve it. This destroys 1t en-
tirely. To do this. just get about four
ounces Of plain, ordinary liquid arvon;
apply it at night when retiring; use
enough to mostcn the scalp and rub
1t in gently with the finger tips.
BY morning most. If not all, of your
dandruff will be gone. and three or four
more applications win completely dis
solve and entirely, destroy every single
much dandruff YOU may have.
You will find, too. that all itching
and digging of the scalp will stop in
stantlN, and your hair VIII be nuHY ,
lustrous, glossy silky and soft. and
look and feel a hundred times better.
You can get liquid arvon at any drug
store. 1t Is inexpensive, and four
ounces Is all you will need. THIS sim
PIE remedy has never been known to
taIl,-Advt
The Washington times., 1915-05-04
BOY SCOUT COUNCIL
ENDORSES MARTIN
Vote of Confidence Passed in
Refusing to Accept His
Resignation.

Refusal to accept the resignation OF
Edgar S. Martin as scout commissioner
of the District and a vote of confidence
in him was the chief action of the meet
Ing of the Washington Boy Scout
Council at the Burlington Apartment
last night.
1t also was decided to remove at once
the furniture and property of the boy
scouts from the Fairgrounds depart
ment Of the District Building to the new
scout headquarters in Rooms 3lS and 3l9
In the Corcoran Building.
Mr. Martins resignation was present
ed by Vernon Bailey, president of the
Scontmaster's Club, who presided in the
absence of Arthur c. Moses, president
of the council, Mr.. Moses was unable
to attend because of illness In his
family. William l. Brown moved that
the resignation be not accepted. The
motion was seconded by Walter S.
Ufford! secretary OF the Associated
Charities. who then introduced the fol-
lowing resolution:
Resolved. That it is the belief of the
executive council of the local Boy
Scouts that it will be found that Mr..
Martin is innocent Of any intentional
wrongdoins. and that he has in no way
personally prohted from the allied
the charges against him are fully sifted
Mr.. Martins innocence of any wrong
doing will be established
Colin II. Livingstone. president Of the
national organization. spoke OF the
'regrettable condition caused by the
harsh and unjust criticism of Mr.. Mar
tin"
Arthur c. Moses, Walter S. rfrord, and
William l.. Brown were appointed a
committee to urge upon the Commission
ers the speedy completion of the recre-
etional survey OF the city in which Mr..
Martin, DR.. Arthur L. Murray, and
others were engaged prior to the sus-
pension Of the superintendent of play
grounds.
The Washington times., 1915-05-04
FOREIGNERS FOILED
TRYING TO SEE WILSON
Austrian Had Some Patents"
and Bohemian Was Sent as
Priest About Ending War.

A Bohemian and an Austrian are
held at the Washington Asylum HOS
pital today as the result Of attempts TO
see President Wilson.
Steve Tomrich, the Austrian, who was
arrested at the White House yesterday
on a charge of insanity, wanted to see
President Wilson concerning some
patents"
Frank Frycek, the Bohemian. told the
police he was a special priest sent to
see the Presiednt about ending the war.
Frycek said his home was in Chicago.
Mrs. Banche Winkleman, of big II
street northwest. also was taken into
custody on charge of insanity late
yesterday Edward Winkleman, the
woman 8 husband. told the police that
when he went home last evening he
found his wife with a gas tube in her
mouth. Policeman Dawson took the
woman into custody. and she was sent
to the Washington Asylum Hospital.
The Washington times., 1915-05-04
Horse Killed, Company
Asks $7O2 of District

Suit was instituted yesterday in the
District Supreme Court by Charles IA.
Gray & Co against the District of Co.
lumbia to recover TGe damages.
In the declaration filed by Wilton
J. Lambert. Frederick r. Whippier,
and Rudolph Yeatman, 1t Is alleGC d
that while a horse belonging to the
plaintifr company was beng driven
along Acker's court southwest on Fer-
ruary last it stepped upon 4 grating
OF a manhole, causing the grating to
tilt up with such force that the horse
was Violently thrown against the edge
OF the manhole.
It is claimed that the hinl legs AMI
other parts of the horse were so in
tured that on March l It died.
The Washington times., 1915-05-04
First Daylight Wireless
From Panama Received

The first daylight wireless message
received from the new radio station at
Panama by the Arlington station is an
nounced. The distance Is about 1000
miles.
1t was from Captain Rodman, super
antendent at the canal. to Captain Bull
lard, in charge Of the Arlington station
oongratulating Captain Bullard on the
opening Of wireless communication be-
tween the Canal Zone and Arlington.
A large saving on cable tolls will be
effected by the new radio service. 1t is
the intention to carry on official com
munication through the wireless plants
instead Of by cable.
The Washington times., 1915-05-04
CAad 10 Recommend
FTuzh0AQ and 7Tuar0
Mrs. Norforth Says She SUITE red
MN CaN-s onrs fer Several Years
Hikonk Reitec

In a letter to the Pinus Laboratories,
Mrs. Rosa Norferth. Monticello. ILL.,.
says: Il cannot praise Fruitola and
Traxo too highly. as consider it saved
my life. ! suffered with gall-stones for
several years. and could not get any
relief until Your preparation was rec
commended to me. 1t has been six
months since l took the last bottle,
and feel that l am entirely well. Have
anyone doubling the merit Of your
prepa paration write me. as l will be only
too glad to reCommend Fruitola and
Traxo to anyone suffering from gall
stones
Frutola and Traxo are the names
used to identify two preparations that
are taken in combination. Fruitola acts
on the intestinal organs as a powerful
lubricant softening congested masses
and disintesrating the hardened parti
cles that cause so much suffering. and
expelling the accumulation with almost
instant relief. TraXo is a splendid tonic
acting on the liver and stomach with
most beneficial results and is recon-
mended in connection with Fruitola to
build uD and restore the system that
has become run down and weakened
through the suffering incident to the
derangement of the digestive organs.
In the files of the Pinus laboratories
The Washington times., 1915-05-04
Cantata Given by Chorus
Of Missionary College

Ruth. the Moabitess." the second
and last cantata to he given by the
Washington Missionary College chorus
was presented last night in the Seventh
Day Adventist Church. in Takoma
Park. Following the presentation Of
the piece, members of the chorus of
fifty presented tho director. Prof. Gle
men Hamer. and Miss Winifred Bowen,
the nianist. with tokens of their appre-
citation.
The soloists were Mrs. Helen Morse
Steinel. Naomi: Mrs. Winnifred Fort
Hamer. Ruth: Mrs. Ruth Keith-Davis.
Orpah: Miss Mabel Bowen. Jewish
maiden: Albion L. keihnhoff first
CLEANER; Irving r. SteineL the meseng-
er: Clemen Hamer, Boaz
The Washington times., 1915-05-04
JAPAN DECIDES TO
SEND ULT|MATUM
Will Set a Time Limit in Which
China Must Acquiesce in Her
Demands.

TOKYO. May 4.-The japanese cabi-
net has decided to send an uitirnatum
to China setting a time limit within
which China must acquiesce III Jaoar's
cerrands for special concessi ,ns. ac-
cording to authoritative Information
today.
The cabinet held another prolonged
session today. Official information ID
lacking.
Japan's demands on China include
In general special privileges in shan
tung province. along the Yangtse river
district, and in Fukien province, oppo-
site Formosa.
China yesterday accepted few OF the
requests with regard to Shantung prov
ince but with a number of restrictions.
She rejected in entirety those referring
to the Yangtse section and Japans
commercial demands.
The Washington times., 1915-05-04
Last Opportunity for
Admittance to Chorus

The last opportunity for admittance
to membership in the chorus which will
sing "Columbia Triumphant In Peace"
May 3S, will be tomorrow night, when
the singers will rchearse in the lecture
hall Of the Public Library. All singers
Of the District are invited to Join.
speaker. baritone. and soprano solos,
and grand orchestra. The soloists will
he David Bispham and Mrs. Helen
Donohue De No. Rehearsal tomorrow
night will begin promptly at s.
The Washington times., 1915-05-04
Will Lecture on New
Plants Before Optimists

"Introduction of New Plants" will he
before the Optimst Club in
the Church of Our Father, Thirteenth
and I. streots northwest. tonight by
David Fairchild agricultural exnlOrer
in charge Of tho work Of foreign seed
and plant Introduction Of the AEriCul-
turaI Department. The lecture will be
illustrated.
The Washington times., 1915-05-04
BIGGER FUND NEEDED
FOR .AND.HALF
Completion by May IS Of COL
lection OF Data Needed for
Brief Is Promised.

The completion by May Is OF the coll
lection Of data needed by the executive
committee Of the joint citizens COM
mittee in preparation OF its brief favor
ing the retention OF the half f-and-half
plan Is promised today following
meeting Of the committee in the offices
Of Chairman Mcfarland last night.
Progress reports from several sub
committees we're heard at last nights
meeting. John Joy Edison, chairman Of
the subcommittee on assessment and
taxation, reported that in addition to
securing facts for inclusion In the brief
to the Congressional inquiry board MS
subcommittee will furnish data to be
used by the executive committee during
the oral hearings in September.
Fund Is Still Low.
The committee on finance. headed by
p. T. Moran, president Of the Chamber
Of Commerce, reported that many small
contributions have been received. put
the half-and half fund Is still compare
lively low.
Most of the many contributions re-
ceived." said Mr.. Morgan, have been
small due to the appeal OF the com
mittee for modest subscriptions, so that
there might be representative numpeI
Of contributors The total received must
De largely Increased " III
necessary expenses Of statistical and
other expert assistance and office ex-
penses Now that the work Is under
full headway, these expenses are heaVy,
and delay in sending In the contribu-
tions will mean costly delay in the work
itself"
Satisfactory Progress Made.
The subcommittee on financial facts.
statistical facts. and historical facts
made reports Of satisfactory progress
and Mr.. Mcfarland. as chairman Of the
executive committee in general charge
Of the citizens' campaign for retention
Of the existing financial arrangement
between the District and Federal gov
ernments. expects that all data neces-
sary for the brief will be in hand by
MAY 10.
The Commissioners. It was said last
night, are furnishing as expeditiously as
possible the Information contained in
District records which has been re-
quested by the executive committee and
the subCommittees
The Washington times., 1915-05-04
To Absorb Branch Line.

ST. PAUL. May 4.-Reliable reports
circulated here today were that the Chi
cago. Milwaukee and st. Paul rail-
road is about to take over the Midland
Continental. between Edgeley and VIM
bledon, N D., this month.