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The Washington times., 1915-04-02
LINE TO ALEXANDRIA
.! T0START APRIL IS
Capt. William l. Davis Will Be
in Charge Of Steamer Start
ing From Washington.

ALEXANDRIA, April "A new
steamboat line to operate on the upper
river route of the Potomac, will be in
augurated April Is, according to an
nouncement made today. The company
which will enter the field will be
known as the Peoples Line. The capi-
tai has been subscribed in Alexandria
and Washington and the legal office of
the new company will be here.
The company has purchased the
steamer Angler" from Samuel Bsn-
singer of Washington, and the boat
is now being overhauled and prepared
for its initial trip in the new service.
The route of the line will be from
making the following stops: Alexan-
dria, Fort Washington, Fort Hunt,
Bryants Point, Marshall Hall, Gly-
mount, Grinders and Win.Srop. Round
trips will be made every day in the
week with the exception of Monday.
In charge Of the steamer will be Capt.
William L. Davis. a we'll known river
man. For the last five years he has
been connected with the Potomac and
Chesapeake steamboat Company. Asso-
ciated with him as chief mate will be
Capt. A. w. Kelly and c. j. Tennesson,
weli-known engineer.
Fire at midnight last night destroy ed
the barn and twenty cows belonging to
James H. Carver. a dairyman. who re-
sides at Bailey's Cross Roads, four
miles west of Alexandria.
The lower branch of city council will
take action on a resolution appropria-
ting $4,000 for commencement Of the
new high school building on West and
Cameron streets.
The banquet of Randolph Chapter of
the Rose Croix last night at the Young
Peoples building. was attended by l7o
Masons and their wives Percy X. Gift
was toastmaster.
Work will be started in q few days
on new baseball park on King street
extended. The grounds will be used
by the Cardinal Athletic Club.
The public schools of Alexandria, as
well as the private schools, closed yes
terday for the Easter holidays and will
The opera house and the Elks audi
torium are being decorated for the con-
cert and dance Monday night under the
ternal Order Of Eagles, At the former
q large section of the Marine Band
assisted by Mrs. William T. Reed. con-
tralto; Miss kathryn Brill. soprano
Arthur Whitcomb, cornetist, will render
the program.
Good Friday services were held toda,
in the Episcopal churches and In st
Marys Catholic Church. At Chris
Church. the Rev. w. j. Morton, rector
preached on THE Crucifxion.' Al
st. Mary's the Rev. L. F. Kelly was
celebrant.
A lodge of sorrow of Alexandra
Lodge Of Elks will be held tonight a
a o clock for the purpose of taking ac
tion on the death of the late W. A
Arnold. a member of the lodge.
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Burdette. county superintendent

The Rev. Frank M. Richardson. pas
tor of the Southern Methodist Church,
officiated at the marriage of Miss Ber-
tha Conway Beddoo, of Stratford. Va,
and william Edgar Castenbader, of
Colonial Beach. Va.
Miss Maude M. Greenlease, of Vienna.
Va. and Mr.. smith A. Harrill of Falls
Church. Va. were married here by the
Rev. Samuel r. white, Of the Baptist
Church sy
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EliZaetbh A. Flahavhan.

Funeral services for Elizabeth A.
Flahavhan, who died at her home, 1l2l
Sixth street northwest, yesterday. viii
be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
at the home of Willard f. Buell., 1899
Newton street northwest. 1nterment
will be nrINate.
The Washington times., 1915-04-02
Silver Foxes Sold by
u. S. at 1912 a Pair

The Department of Commerce has sold
ten pairs of silver gray foxes to the
Alaska Silver Fox and Fur Company at
Fairbanks, receiving $3l2. a pair for
them. These foxes were raised on the
Pribilof islands by the Government for
breeding purposes.
The fur company Is obligated not to
kill them for their pelts. but to use
them for breeding.
The Washington times., 1915-04-02
ROCKVILLE.

Miss Isabel Jackson Parsley, daugh,
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Parsley
OF Brookeville, and Lee Clagett War,
field of Laytonsville, were married last
evening at the home of the brides par,
cnts, the officiating minister being the
Rev. N. c. Clough.
The Washington times., 1915-04-02

Logan Park Is being improved. Large
quantities of ivy have been planted
around the wall on the south end, and
other vines and shrubbery have been
placed I'm the park. 1t was proposed
to place a fountain in the park.
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John Horrigan.

The funeral of John Horrigan, who
died today at 36ol Q street northwest,
will probably be held Monday at Q
o'clock, with services In Holy Trinity
Church. Interment will be in Holyrood
Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1915-04-02

Salem Lodge, No. %. Independent
Order Of Odd Fellows, met last nigh
in the local Masonic Hall. and com
pieted arrangements for it's social ope,
meeting to be held soon.
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Graham Gordon.

Services for Graham Gordon. whose
death occurred yesterday at 1133 Twen-
ty-fourth street northwest, will he held
tomorrow at O'Clock at the house.
Interment will be in Prospect Hill
Cemetery.
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Mrs Mary o. Monday. widow of Ber-
nard Monday. died at her home here,
aged seventy-seven years. The cause
of death was pneumonia She Is survived
by two daughters and three sons.
The Washington times., 1915-04-02
HYATTSVILLE.

The newly organized Riverdale
Grange last night closed the charter
roll, with a total of seventy-two names.
Because Of the time consumed with the
installation of a large class. only part
Of the list Of officers we're elected.
Those chosen are: Master. II. A. Hag-
gerty; overseer. Fred Mckee; lecturer.
Harry Burlingame.
The Riverdale Current Topics Club
was entertained at the home of Mrs.
r. A. Bennett last night. The following
Maryland laws were discussed Laws
relating to child labor. Mrs. r. A.
ton law. Mrs. Q: klinger; the pure
food laws. Miss Nan Smith: marriage
and divorce. Mrs. Charles Steinmeyer;
real estate. Mrs. Fred Mckee. The
of Washington; Mrs. Fred Heig. Mrs.
d. w. Worley. and Mrs. Frank Snow
den. of Riverdale.
DR.. r. A. Bennett. of RiverdaIe. is in
Hillsdale, Pa, at the bedside of his
brother, w. L. Bennett. who Is critically
i'll.
Thompson Arnold has returned to his
home in Hyattsville. after a visit OF
Pa.
Miss Bessie Scaggs is recovering from
an cceration for appendicitis at Sibley
Hospital. Washington.
At a special meeting Of the mayor and
| common council on Monday evening
there will be hearing for Locust ave.
nue. taxpayers on the application of the
Standard Oil Company for permission
to erect an oil tank.
| The choir Of the First Presbyterian
| Church. under the direction of Mrs
| Howard d. Carr, has prepared specia
| musical program for Easter Sunday
evening. The sacrament of the hol!
program Of the choir: "Alleluia, H,
| Arose." Alfred Judson; anthem
Thanks Be to God" c. H.. Marshall
| hymn. Jesus Christ. Our Lord" Lyr'
Risen" Charles II. Maskell; hymn
"Wirtenberg With Alleluia." II. g
| Arian: The King Of Glory" c. W
Greene. Mrs. F. E. MacNeil is the or
ganist.
Funeral services for the late Mrs
| Augusta Josephine Duval, wife of Capt
V. w. Duval. who died on Wednesda,
| afternoon at her home on Maryland
avenue. aged seventy-four years, wer
held this morning at 1880. the Rev
Henry Thomas, rector Of Pinkne.
Memorial Episcopal Church. officiating
IInterment was at Greenmont Cemetery
| Baltimore. Mrs. Duval is survived b,
her husband. and one son and on
l daughter.
The Washington times., 1915-04-02

The B. and T. Club of Anacastia met
yesterday WITH Mrs. william Scantle-
bury at her home, 1917 Minnesota ave
nue.. Sewing was enjoyed and luncheon
served.
The Washington times., 1915-04-02

Boys of the Anacostia NJ. +. Church
gathered last night in the church hal
in Fourteenth street. where they en-
joyed athletic games.
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Funerals
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Chiswell.

Services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth
Chiswcll, who died yesterday will be
held tomorrow at 2 o'clock at the resi-
dence, 2711 ontario road northwest. In
terment will follow in Rock Creek
Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1915-04-02

Thompson Arnold has returned to h
home in Hyattsville. after a visit
several weeks with relatives in Altoon
Pa. .
The Washington times., 1915-04-02

Miss Bessie Scaggs is recovering froI
Hospital. Washington.
The Washington times., 1915-04-02

Work will be started in few days
on new baseball park on King street
extended. The grounds will be used
by the Cardinal Athletic Club.
The Washington times., 1915-04-02

The public schools of Alexandria. as
well as the private schools, closed yes
terday for the Easter holidays and will
not reopen until Tuesday morning.
The Washington times., 1915-04-02

The banquet of Randolph Chapter Of
the Rose Croix last night at the Young
Peoples building, was attended by 175
Masons and their wives. Percy X. Gift
was toastmaster.
The Washington times., 1915-04-02

A lodge of sorrow of Alexandria
Lodge of E1ks will be held tonight at
a. o clock for the purpose of taking ac-
tion ON the death of the late W. A.
Arnold, a member of the lodge
The Washington times., 1915-04-02

At a special meeting Of the mayor an
common council on Monday evenin
there will be hearing for Locust ave
nue. taxpayers on the application of tn
Standard Oil Company for permissio
to erect an oil tank
The Washington times., 1915-04-02

Dr. r. A. Bennett. of Riverdale. is In
Hillsdale, Pa, at the bedside Of his
brother, w. f. Bennett, who is critically
The Washington times., 1915-04-02

The lower branch Of city council will
take action on resolution appropria-
ting $35,O00 for commencement Of the
new high school building on West and
Cameron streets.
The Washington times., 1915-04-02

Good Friday services were held today
in the Episcopal churches and In St
Mary's Catholic Church. At Christ
Church, the Rev. w. j. Morton, rector.
preached on THE Cruciflxion.'' At
st. Mary's the Rev. L. F. Kelly was
celebrant.
The Washington times., 1915-04-02

Fire at midnight last night destroy ed
the barn and twenty cows belonging to
James Fl. Carver, a dairyman. who re-
sides at Baileys Cross Roads, four
miles west Of Alexandria.
The Washington times., 1915-12-14

sun rose at..,..7:Os Sun sets at.....4:E
Light automobile lamps At SIT p. m.
The Washington times., 1915-12-14
LANE PLANS BETTER
COUNTRY SCHOOLS
Secretary Would Build Up Bu-
reau Of Educational Meth
ods and Standards. !"

twenty-five million school boys and
girls are the greatest national resource
OF the United States. in the opinion OF
Secretary of the Interior Lane. In his
forthcoming annual report, the secre-
tary suggests the need for national
campaign for better rural schools, and
pointedly declares that the United
States Bureau of Education should
either be abolished or put to serious
high purpose.
With respect to the public school sys-
tenn of America, Secretary Lane says:
THE American people are not indif-
ferent to their schools. Quite other
wise. They pay for their support al
most az much as they DO for the sup
port OF the entire Federal Government;
in round numbers, three-duarters or
billion dollars year, which keeps an
army OF 100000 teachers at work. jou-
cation is, indeed. our foremost indus
try, from whatever point OF view 1t
may be regarded. Yet I am assured
that It has made less progress than
any OF our other industries during the
past thirty years"
Bureau Of Methods.
The Secretary would build the Bu-
reau of education into bureau Of edu-
cationaA methods and standards. in
which would be gathered the ripe fruit
of all educational experiment, upon
which the schools OF the country could
draw.
Dealing with the rural schools he
saws:
"a majority of our school children
are in rural schools. The query arises.
are. our rural schools doing their part
in making life In the country desirable? +?
An ambitious peoDle will 60 where
education can be had for their children.
There 10 no sense In talking Of the
charms of country life and the inde-
pendence and dignity Of producing from
the sou II the school at command is
no more modern than a wooden plow
The old-fashioned one-roomed school,
house. which holds forty or fifty un-
graded pupils. having but single
teacher who knows nothing but books.
is not a modern institution, though great
men have issued from its door.
The Washington times., 1915-12-14
ApronBazaar
On Third Floor

Aprons for Milady and her Maid
different kinds than ever be-
ore assembled. Prices 25c to $l.50.
The Washington times., 1915-12-14
Sons of Revolution Hold
Annual Meeting Tonight

me District of Columbia branch of
the Sons OF the Revolution will hold
ts annual meeting tonight at s:15
o'clock at the Army and Navy Club.
DR.. Howard Fisher. former member
Of the society and a Lusitania sur.
vivoR. will speak. The report of the
secretary on the Society's work dur
ing the past year will be read, and
national preparedness viii be dis
cusssd.
The nominating committee, consist
ing Of Col. Henry May. chairman; DR.
u. L. p. Johnson, Col. Benjamin r.
Russel, r. T. b Sands, and Col. Archi.
bald hopkins, has recommended these
candidates for election: For presi-
dent, GaillaTd Hunt; vice president,
Walter 9. Clephane: secretary. Col.
George Richards; treasurer, Batch b.
wilson; chaplain, the Rev. DR.. Ran.
dolph II. McKim; registrar, Robert r.
Bennet.
The Washington times., 1915-12-14
War Retards the Work
Of General Appraisers

Work Of the Board Of General Apprais-
ers Of Customs is seriously retarded as
q result of the European war. accord
ing to the annual report of the board,
made public today.
The report shows that there was an
increase Of 80 1-3 per cent in the ap-
peals for reappraisement in the past
year, cases from New York showing
an increase Of 1878
before the board has been greatly re-
tarded by the conditions In Europe. Ow-
ing to the fact that so many OF the
countries are. at war, 1t is almost i'm.
lish the facts at issue. either by deposi-
tion or otherwise. This in a large meas
ure accounts for the number OF appeals
f9. reappraisement remaining unde-
The Washington times., 1915-12-14
Firebug Is Sentenced to
Six Years Imprisonment

A sentence Of six years imprisonment
today was given Ernest Reed, colored,
found guilty last week OF arson in
Criminal Court, No. 1. Reed was In
dieted for burning a stable.
In passing sentence. Chief Justice
CovingtOn said that in England the
punishment for arson is death. He
added that the severe penalty given
Reed was for the purpose Of deterring
The Washington times., 1915-12-14
@, w. U. Class Presidents
Society Elects OFFICERS

Leo c. Terry, senior OF Columbian
College Of the GEORGE Washington Uni
versity. was elected president OF the
Association Of Glass Presidents Of the
University at a meeting OF that orRani-
zation last night. other officers chosen
are Paul s. Gillian, junior dental, vica
president; George Degenhardt, senior en-
gineering, secretary: Watson Davis,
sophomore engineering, treasurer.
A meeting viii be held next Tuesday
to select a standard class pin for the
graduating classes.
The Washington times., 1915-12-14
Fiscal Relations Report
May Be Made Saturday

The joint committee on fiscal rela-
tions between the Government and the
District may reach an agreement on
Saturday. Senator Chiffon Is preparing
the report, to be presented to the COM
mittee on that day In case It ls
adopted. II may be possible 10 submit
1t before the holiday.
The Washington times., 1915-12-14
Ussa Whenever ouinIhO In Needed,
Noes Not Affect the Head.

because OF its tonic and laxative tffect,
LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE will be
found better than ordinary Quinins, for
suy purpose for which Quinina Is used.
DoeB not cause nervousness nor ringing
IN head. Remember there is Only one
sNR0mO Quinine" look for signature on
~ W, GROVE Sc
The Washington times., 1915-12-14
THE WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the District OF CO.
lumbia-Partly cloudy tonight and
Wednesday: colder tonight. with lowest
temperature about "a; fresh west
winds. ..
Marygand-Partly cloudy tonight ana
Wednesday; colder tonight; strong
west winds. diminishing.
Virginia-Fair tonight and Wednes-
winds.
The Washington times., 1915-12-14
TEMPERATURES.
TIDE TABLE.
SUN TABLE.

High tide at 2:lT a. m. and 1851 p. m
Low tide at S:i2 a m. and 9:2S .. m
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-10-14
TAKE PART IN CHAMPAGNE
CAMPAIGN.
Seven in Recent Battles, Five Others
Ralding, Eleven in Training
Camp,

Paris. - Seven American volun-
teer aviators took part in aerial
reconnaissance in the recent fighting
in Champagne. They were William
Thaw of Pittsburg, Sergeant Elliott
c. Cowdin of New York, Sergeant
Norman Prince of Boston, d. G. Mas
son of San Francisco, Bert Hall of
Bowling Green, KY, James G. Bach
of New York and H. G. Germ.
Five more American airmen are
scouting and raiding on other parts of
the French line and II are in training
in an aviation school. These % men
form the Franco-American flying
corps, which has just opened an office
and clubrooms on the Rue de Pom
thieu, Paris.
Three of the Americans-Lieut.
Thaw and Sergs. Prince and Cowdin
have been cited in the orders of the
day. Sergt. Cowdin was mentioned
for having engaged two German aero
planes. His French observer dis
abled one machine by his fire and the
other fled.
The American corps has two OBJ
jects-to assist France and to give
American airmen experience in war.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-10-14
VESSELS REFUSE CARGOEs U. S. FLIERs IN FRANCE
BRITISH WILL CARRY NOTHING
FOR OR TO TEUToNs.
Ruling Seriously Affects American
Trade in Far East-May Be Ex-
tended to South America.

Washington, d. C.-The refusal Of
British ships to accept cargoes either
to or from German or Austrian firms
in the Far East has further compli-
Gated the already acute Pacific ship
ping situation, according to official
reports reaching Washington. AS the
vast bulk of trade between the Far
East and the United States is handled
through German firms, American COM
merce is being seriously affected.
"Only the Far East seems now to be
affected by the order" said state
ment by an official in close touch with
the situation, but there are rumors
that it is to be extended. There are
many German firms in Latin-America,
and if shipments to or from these firms
are refused by British vessels, Ameri-
can trade would be hard hit.
Goods handled by Austrian or Ger
man firms can find space only on neu-
trail ships The only neutral ships in
the Chinese-American trade are Amer.
lean, for the Japanese vessels are also
said to refuse to carry German or
Austrian cargoes.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-10-14
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP COMING
American Electric Association Ad.
Vised to Direct Energies Toward
Terms of Purchase.

San Francisco, Cal. - Discussing
municipal ownership before the Amer
lean Electric Railway Association,
Bion ]. Arnold, chairman Of the board
of supervising engineers of the Chi
cago Traction Co., advised the dele
gates to the convention to cease vast
ing their energies in opposing pub
lie movement that will surely come
if it is economically sound.
Arnold advised the railway men to
meet new conditions with the weap-
ons of publicity, standardized account
ing and friendly cooperation with the
courts and commissions.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-10-14
Hawkins Returns Inquiry Money.

Senator Charles p. Hawkins of
Dunlklin county, has forwarded to
State Treasurer Edwin P. Deal GER
tilted check for $1,000, the amount Of
the appropriation made by the last
state senate to defray the expenses of
an investigation by the senate peni-
Tertiary committee, Of which Haw-
kins was chairman.
In all, $4,000 was appropriated for
special senate junketing committees
appointed by resolution to investigate
child labor, women's wages, prison
problems, insurance and senate cham
Der furnishings.
All OF the special senate commit
tees have returned the money appro-
priated for them. The amount re-
funded by each committee follows:
Fire insurance, Senator John F.
Morton, chairman, $4,000; child la
Dor, e. L. Moore, chairman, $1,000;
women's wage committee, Senator
Mike Kinney, chairman, $4,000; SEN
ate chamber furnishings. Senator Blu
ford, chairman, $1,000; penitentiary
committee, Senator G. P. Hawkins,
chairman, $1,000.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-10-14
REPUBLICAN MEMBERS OF INvEs-
TIeATINe COMMITTEE AT.
TACK OFFICIALS.
OFFICIALS ARE ExTRAVAGANT
Penitentiary Management Criticised
Private Store Inside Walls Gets
Strong condemnation-Urge
Ban on Practice.
Jefferson City

Jefferson City.
AS has been anticipated since the
inception of the investigation, there
will be a minority report from the Re
publican members of the special in
vestigating committee of the house,
appointed during the last session Of
the general assembly to make inquiry
into alleged extravaganza in the con-
duct Of state offices and departments.
The committee has been working
since its inception about the middle
of last winter. 1t is made up of Rep
resentative Frank H. Faris of Phelps
county, chairman, and Noah w. Simp-
son of Lewis county, R. r. Cornell of
Randolph, Almon w. Ing of Butler
and Frank M. Harr of Clark.
The minority report recites that
the Missouri penitentiary is the larg-
est penal institution of it's kind in the
world, at the time of the investiga-
ton containing more than 1900 pris-
oners.
One Of the important departments
of the penitentiary, so far as it's man.
agement is concerned, is the commits
sary, since it is through this depart
ment all foodstuffs and supplies are
furnished. The penitentiary author
tiles did not keep an account of the
receipts and disbursements of the
commissary until January 1, 1915.
Expert accountants reported, the
report states, that the employee in
charge of the commissary, Carl Nc
Chung, son of the warden, also con-
ducts private store in the commits
sary building.
Carl McClung, the report states, as
an employee of the penitentiary, re-
ceives c salary of 800 a month. 1t
declares that this private store has
been conducted for many years, and
that near relatives of previous ward
ems have always had charge of it, 1t
now urges the prohibition of the prac-
tice.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-10-14
Interest on States Balance.

State Treasurer Edwin P. Deal has
turned into the treasury interest col
lected On the states daily balances
for September totaling $15,32S.67
The interest on the balances in the
general funds paid by the various de-
positories was as follows:
Central Missouri Trust Co., Jeffer-
son City, s15225; Central National
Bank, Boonville, $739.34; Commerce
Trust Co., Kansas City, $596.58; the
Charleston Bank, Charleston, $451.68;
Exchange Bank, Jefferson City, $754.-
26; First National Bank, Jefferson
City, $754.47; Old Bank Trust Co., of
Shelbina, $22943; Mercantile Trust
Co. of st. Louis, $1,84S.94; Holland
Banking Co., Springfield, $S545O; the
Lyon clearinghouse of Edna, S222.73;
Bank of La Plata, La Plata, $210.52;
Ellington Bank, Ellington, $191.90
Kearney Bank, Kearney, $457.47; the
Bank Of Lilbourne, $22402; Schuyler
County Bank, Lancaster, $21S.26;
Stoddard County Trust Co., Bloom
field, $21S.26; Citizens Bank, Marsh
field, $23745; Mississippi County
Bank, Charleston, $254.26; Southern
Missouri Trust Co., Springfield, 1924
IT; a total of $S,S5s.9S on the general
balance.
On the capitol building fund balance
the total interest for the month was
$6,469.29 of which the Central Mis-
souri, Trust Co., of Jefferson City paid
S556.O2, and the Mercantile Trust Co.
Of st. Louispaid $5,913.27.