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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-18
TRIP Will HELP
LOCAL BUSINESS
Merchants Want Nearby
Residents to Buy from
Capital Stores.
ARRANGE FOR CAMPAIGN
They Will Journey for Three Days
Along Lower Potomac Advertising
Washington Business.

To advertise Washington as a point
of buying interest is the purpose of the
Spring Gambol' of the Retail Merchants
Association. which will take place May
S. 8, and 10 next when the landings along
the lower Potomac will be visited by a
party of Washington business men,
The trip will be made aboard the
steamer Three Rivers, which will be at
the disposal of those who are promoting
the buy in and Boost for Washington
movement of the Retail Merchants As
sociation.
Want This Business.
THE average Washingtonian is doubt
less not aware of the fact that there is
big population at and near the landings
on the lower Potomac River" said R.
p. Andrews, chairman of the gambol
committee. THE books of the Maryland,
Delaware and Virginia Railway Company
show that on May S last twenty-five peo-
pie came to Washington from down-the
river points and that there are any
number of others that went in another
direction TO buy. We want that bust
ness. 1t belongs to Washington. and so
We will make a daytime call at all of
those landings and let the inhabitants
know that Washington is better prepared
/" serve their Heeds than any other place
on the map"
a special newspaper edition. which will
include illustrations and descriptions of
the lines of trade of all those taking
part in the trade-boosting trip.
The committee personnel is as follows:
r. p. Andrews, chairman; F. V. Killias,
William Brice. Myer Fellheimer, John c.
Detwiler, Harry E. Mayer, L. E. Rap
Icy, John I. Newbold, Sidney Reizen-
stein. William Ramsay. y. Samuel.
Charles Schwartz, George w Spier,
charles G.. Stott, Joseph StrashurGer. C.
Joseph Sworzyn, Will II. Towles. 3. F..
Trenis, W. II. Warner, Golden Rule. +.
p. Wilcox, S. NJ. Avery. John Fl. Ontrich.
Joseph NJ. Stoddard, Charles F. Crane,
W. II. Fisher. Harry King, Julius Lans-
burSh. Ernest Mayer. J. w. Lucas, DR..
John w. Lowe. Arthur Newman, Ben
Washington Topham, Edward
W. Yea. Simon Kann, T. II. Martin, o.
]. De Mol. f. H. Droop. Il. NJ. Bridget,
and Max Rich.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-18
Sweeney to Head Heights Citizens.

Capitol Heights. Nd, April 17.-At a
citizens convention held in the town
hall here last night former Mayor
Charles l.. Sweeney was nominated by
reclamation to succeed Mayor Lyman
]. Laughton, who declined another
term. Mr.. Sweeney's name was the
only one presented. and he will have
no opposition at the municipal election
to be held the first Monday in May.
Four names were presented as candi-
dates for council to serve for two
years.. W. Beavers. Edward Swick.
George ". Marin. and T. J. fudge. As
three of these are to be elected. an ex-
citing contest is anticipated. For the
one-year term Leon LitZ and Samuel
Zanoff were nominated.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-18
Y. M. C. A. HAS VAUDEVILLE.
Boys Play for Benefit of South
River Camp.

Vaudeville and burlesques of camp life
were given at the Y. NJ. C. a. last even
ing by the boys department for the
benefit of the South River camp. Mark
DeGrange and Raymond Ellison tickled
the audience with their burlesque OF life
in the open, and Baby Ann Suter made
a distinctive hit in her vocal numbers.
Among the other entertainers were
Charley" Chaplin and company. De
Four Brown. Walter MARI, S. T. Baldwin,
y. E. Frost, q. NJ. Kirk. =. Etchson.
Harold Davis. a Quarts1 of Tech High
School boys and DIR. G. II. Ashley of the
Geological Survey.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-18
NH. "A. CAMPAIGN EXTENDED.
Efforts to Gain New Members Will
Continue Through April.

Owing TO the good work done in the
membership campaign conducted by
the Young Mems Hebrew Association.
of this city. it has been decided to ex-
tend the campaign through April
The headquarters of the campaign
re at the associations home, 1923
Fifth street northwest, and all COM
nunications should be addressed there
The associa ton will hold an open
meeting today at the home. An at
iractive program has been arranged
Relatives and friends of the members
are invited.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-18

ance organizations to be held at At
lantic City in July. The delegation
wished to secure the promise Of both
members Of the Cabinet to address the
convention.
Secretary Daniels declined because he
expects to accompany the fleet through
the canal to San Francisco early in July
1t Is understood that Mr.. Bryan, who
was asked to speak on the subject OF
Total Abstinence" also found it i'm
possible to promise what the prohibition
ers asked.
Mr.. Bryan's reason for declining Is not
known. That the President has asked
him to lend any support to those seeking
to make prohibition a national issue Is
not believed to be the fact -,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-18
Auto Accident Fatal to Two.

Annie Morton, colored. died at Elmer
gcncy Hospital yesterday from burns re-
ceived Thursday night when an automo-
lille in which she was riding was wrecked
and fired at Fourteenth and D streets
southwest. James FitZhugh. colored. an
other occupant of the automobile. died
Friday from burns received in the acct
dent. Inquests were considered unneces-
Sary by the coroner
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-18
Mrs. Harriet A. Barrier Dead.

Word reached here late last night
of the death at Buffalo, N. Y, of Mrs.
Harriet A. Barrier. said to be the
mother of Miss Ella D. Barrier, a
school teacher of this city. Mrs Bar
rier, whose home was Sherburne, n
Y. was about 20 years of age, and
had been a prominent social and re-
ligious worker of that city for more
than fifty years. The body will be
taken to Sherburne for burial to-
morrow, and services probably will
be held at the First Baptist Church,
of which she was long a member Miss
Ella d. Barrier could not be located
here last night.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-18

DISCUSS PLANS FOR MEETING.
Founders and Patriots Society VIII
Gather Here May 49,

Gather Here May H..
Representatives OF a score Of State
chapters of the National Society of
Founders and Patriots many of whom
are in Washington to attend the annual
congress Of the ID. A. R.. met last night
at the Raleigh Hotel and discussed vari-
Gus topics that will come up at the an
nual meeting of the society, which will
be held in this city May Is. Those pres
ent were:
Mrs. W. f. Calender. Virginia: Mrs.
Charles II. Armstrong, Connecticut; Mrs
ID. p. Ingram. New York: Mrs. s. p. S.
Mitchell, Pennsylvania: Mrs w B..
Holmes. Massachusetts,: Mrs. b. C. Whit
ney. Michigan: Miss J. ID. ST. Clair Illi-
nois: Mrs. +. A. ST. Clair. District Of
Columbia: Mrs. Felix Agnus, Maryland
Miss Mary Atwood. Wisconsin,: Mrs. ".
Delafield. Missouri: Miss s. P. Hardy
Arkansas: Mrs. c. b. Fozier. Ohio, and
Mrs. John Shelton. Kansas Mrs. Van
Zant Cox presided.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-18
MILITARY SERVICES HELD.
Medal of Honor Club Pays Tribute
to Capt. John C., DIlauo,

Military services for Capt. John c.
Dilano, who died Wednesday after a
long civic and military carer. were
heid In Arlington Cemetery yesterday
afternoon. A feature of the services
was presentation by the Medal Of
Honor Club of a floral emblem in
the shape of star.
Services were held from the resi-
dence, East Irving street, Chevy
Chase. with religious rites in the
Roman Catholic Church of Chevy
Chase. The pallbearers were Alexan-
der Scott and ]. NJ. Pipes, president
and vice president of the Medal of
Honor Club: d. f. buckingham. w. c.
Barnes and c. B.. Lower. Military
salute was fired at the grave
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-18
BRYAN DECLINES DRYS'
INVITATION TO SPEAK

The forces of the national prohibit
ton movement were in evidence at the
State and Navy Departments yesterday,
following their visit to Secretary of War
Garrison yesterday.
a delegation representing the Anti-Sa-
loon League called on Secretaries Bryan
and Daniels in the interests of the con-
vention of the league and allied temper
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-18
Death Follows Accident.

Thomas Jacobs, -. of 1919 Kenyon
street northwest. died at Garfield Hos
pital yesterday afternoon from injuries
received during, the morning when he
was struck at Eleventh and Kenyon
streets by a Washington Railway and
Electric street car. An inquest will he
held tomorrow morning
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-18
Passports Must Bear Photos.

Consul General Skinner at London, re-
ported to the State Department yester-
day that the British authorities now re-
quire all aliens arriving or departing
from England to present a passport bear
ing the owners photograph
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-18
Father Wins Plea to See Child.

Justice Stafford in the District Supreme
Court yesterday issued an order in ha bcas
corpus proceedings. compelling Lucille
Burton Frick. of Fort Mycr Heights Va.
to deliver to her husband. George r.
Frick. on alternate Sundays and Fridays
their infant child. Mary F.. Prick. whom
the mother now has with her
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-18
ALUMNI DINE MONDAY NIGHT.
G. w. Men VIII Hear Prominen,
Speakers at Dinner.

Speakers at Dinner.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels. Hen
ry White, former Ambassador to
France David Jayne Hill, former Am-
bassador to Germany; DIR. Philander
+. ClaXton. United States Commission
err of Education. and Rear Admiral
Charles Herbert Stockton. u. S. N, re-
tired, will be the principal speakers
at the annual banquet of the General
Alumni Association of the George
University to be held to-
morrow night at Rauschers
Stephen Z. Kramer, assistant su-
perintendent of schools and recently
elected president of the alumni asso-
will be POSTMASTER
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-18
Gets SIC. 100000 War Order

New York, April 17-It is understood
that the Baldwin locomotive Works ha g
received an order for S3o.0oO,eoo for war
material. This order is separate from
the one secured from Russia yesterday
by the American Locomotive Companv
Details are not available, but will he
made public in a few DAYS.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-18
OPENS Y. M. C. A. IN WAR PRISON
L. s. ami ssador in Berlin and Navy
Surgeon At Ceremony

Berlin, April 17.-United States Am
bsssador James w. Gerard today at
tended the opening Of the American Y
NJ. c. A. Club in the war prisoners camp
at Goettingen. The hall was formally
accepted by Col. Bosen. DR.. c. Dimes
borg, of the United States navy. who.
with Mr.. Gerard. is visiting a number of
German detention camps, was also
Dresept
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-18
Services for EWard Noel

The body of Edward McCandless
Noel, for thirty-five years a clerk in
the War Department. who died Fri
day at Walter Reed General Hospital
will be buried tomorrow afternoon in
Rock Creek Cemtery. Funeral services
will be held at o'clock at the home
of his brother. 1912 Girard street.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-18

Phi Alpha Fraternity announces the
initiation of Frank Locker. Medical
School. Is: Alfred ]. SteinberE. School
Of Graduate Studies: Edward Alexander
Cafritz, Medical School. Il. and NJ J.
Berman, Columbian College.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-18

Miss Fay Pierce, of Columbian College
recently entertained at a dinner party
The active and pledged members of Phi
MU.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-18

Phi Mu Sorority of the university en-
tortained the professors and women stu
dents of the institution at reception
Thursday. Mrs. Frank RcnaldsOn Jel-
left. patroness of Beta Alpha Chapter.
and Miss Elizabeth Boyd. Phi Mu from
North Carolina, assisted.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-18

Kappa Sigma Fraternity recently held
delightful tea. Mrs Miles Poindexter
Mrs. John c. Let's and Mrs. Parmalee
presided at the tea table. assisted by Miss
Marie Tunstall. Miss MarGarA Trimble
and Miss Minnie Let's
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-18

Virginia uses more wood for boxes ana
crates than any other state, New York
ranking second en6 ulinals third,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-18
G. w. u. NOTES.

Miss Elizabeth Ferguson. of the class
Of 1914 of the Teachers College at George
Washington University. and Mrs. Charles
InEraham, former student in the college
have returned TO the city from a trip to
RlacksburE, Va, where they We're the
guests of Miss Eleanor Jones. of the
class of 1918 of the college. who now is
librarian at the Virginia Polytechnic In
Stitute.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-18

The American mans tobacco bill last
year was 81 .200. 100000.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-18

Miss Elizabeth Ferguson. of the class
Of 1914 of the Teachers College at George
Washington University. and Mrs. Charles
Ingraham, former student in the college
have returned to the city from a trip to
RlacksburS, Va, where they were the
guests of Miss Eleanor Jones. of the
class of 1915 of the college who now is
librarian at the Virginia Polytechnic In
Stitute.
Phi Mu Sorority of the university en-
tortained the professors and women stu
dents of the institution at a reception
Thursday. Mrs. Frank Ronaldson Jel-
left. patroness of Beta Alpha Chapter
and Miss Elizabeth Boyd. Phi AIu from
North Carolina, assisted.
Phi Alpha Fraternity announces the
initiation of Frank Locker. Medical
School. Is: Alfred j. Steinberg. School
Cafritz, Medical School. Il, and NJ. J.
Berman Columbian College.
Miss Fay Pierce; of Columbian College.
recently entertained at a dinner party
The active and pledged members of Fhi
Mu.
Kappa Sigma Fraternity recently held
delightful tea. Mrs Miles Poindexter
Mrs. John c. Let's and Mrs. Parmalee
presided at the tea table. assisted by Miss
Marie Tunstall. Miss MarGarA Trimble
and Miss Minnie Let's
The Order OF the Skull and Circle a
sophomore honor society. announces the
initiation of Kenneth G. Pringle. law
school, '16.
lambda Chapter. Of Phi Sigma kappa
Fraternity. held its monthly dinner Fri |
day night at Hotel Hudson 1t is
planned to bring both the active and |
alumni members together at these in |
formal dinners during the span of the !
school year and at luncheons during the |
summer vacation months.
The following committee of students of !;
the law school has been appointed to |
dispose Of tickets for the banquet to be |
held May l to commemorate the semi
centennial celebration of the establish
mont OF the law school: NJ. NJ Marcus.
j. ii. Bait H. +. WieCand p n.
Humphrey. L. T. Brueninger. H. Fl.
Semmes. II. W. Dix. ?. A. Chamberlain.
G. II. Eudaley and II. T. Shaver.
kortrisht Church. student at the law
school. has returned to college after a
brief business trip out of the city,
A movement has been started at the
Law School for the establishment of
an employment bureau. For some
time the faculty has been co-operat-
ing in finding positions for students
who desire to work while procuring
their legal education.
Lauritz Haugen. of the senior class
the Law School, has returned from
q brief trip to Atlantic City.
Kemper Cowing, of the junior class
of the Law School has returned to
the city from short visit to his
home at Muncie, Ind.
Miss Genevieve Frzzell, of the class
OF 1914 of the Teachers College OF
the university, has returned from a
visit to her parents in South Carolina
She is the daughter of Rev John W.
FrizxelI, formerly pastor Of Ingram
Memorial Church here, but now on the
chautauqua circuit in the South.
A delightful dance recently was ten
dered the nurses of the George Wash
ington University and Garfield Hos
pitfalls at the Arcade by DIR. Wade At
kinson. A number Of the medical !,
students attended.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-18

The Order OF the Skull and Circle. a
sophomore honor society announces the
initiation of Kenneth G. Pringle. law
school, '16.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-18

This country's travelling public" last
year was an army Of 04,o81.34s.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-18

lambda Chapter. OF Phi Sigma kappa
Fraternity. held its monthly dinner Fri
day night at Hotel Hudson. 1t is
planned to bring both the active and
alumni members together at these in
formal dinners during the span of the
school year and at luncheons during the
summer vacation months
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-20
CONFIDENT OF PEACE
Ford Believes His Efforts VIZ &,
l. Crowned With Success Z

J,ondon Dec 90 Cristiania fs-
notch to the Morning Post says that
several newspaper correspondents. .az
the result of a quarrel, will quit sne
Ford; peace expedition while F'e
sstean,er is in that port. ~
Cristiania, Norway, Dec. 70
"Eyery nation in the world Will soon
look upon the American peace pll.
prims as taking the initiative in stop
ping Europe's worst war. The ,analns
of the peace expedition IN Europe
will be recorded as one of the most
benevolent things the American repup-
lie ever did," Henry Ford said to-day
to the Associated Press representa-
i've on stepping ashore on Norwegian
soil.
The steamer Oscar II, carrying the
Ford expedition, arrived at TINS por'
on Saturday, after fourteen days
VOYAGE from New York. The dele
gates expressed much displeasure be-
cause the vessel was delayed three
DAYS by the British authorities at
kirkwall.
MIR. Ford said he was confident the
expedition would result in getting
the men out Of the trenches before
the winter was over. He declared ne
had information from official sources
that his peace plan was looked upon
approvingly He added that his motive
in coming to Europe was to develop
tn the full an understanding through
out the world by the time peace SEES
sjons were begun at the Hague, where
William Jennings Bryan, eX-Secre-
tary of State, was expected to JOIN
the peace party.
Mr.. Ford explained that the pre-
sence of the American party in Nor
way was merely intended to convince
the Norwegians of the fervent wish
of Americans for peace. He expects
to gather a Norwegian delegation
here and then, in about three days
proceed to Stockholm, Sweden. lie
said the party would grow as 1t ira.
yelled through neutral countries, and
that the rest Of the world demanded
lpeace Immediately. BY the time
Copenhagen was visited and The
Hague reached, probably two weeks
hence, Mr.. Ford said, the peace move.
,nent would have definite program
The members of the Ford party
landed at s o'clock yesterday morn
ing and went to various hotels. The
weather is fine, so the travellers will
have a good chance to see Norwegian
winter life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-20
HE DID His SHARE.
How the Rich Man Changed His Mind
When Tuberculosis Struck Homo.

Anthony Schofeld lived in Missouri
and had made his money in copper ana
zinc. He had worked hard from boy
in the drift up TO the rank Of foreman,
then to superintendent and finally to
owner. Sickness never worried him.
Hts six foot giant frame had stood
many hard knocks and was good LOT
many more A year ago In answer to
pretty girl who asked him to buy
some seals TO help the miners who h2u
tuberculosis he replied srufiy: LET 'em
work and save. That's what did when
T was young. and I'VE never been sick
and have got enough TO keep me now"
1t was q different Schofeld who ap-
preached the Red Cross Seal girl at
one Of the booths yesterday. In twelve
months his daughter had been stolen
away by the monster tuberculosis and
his son. just graduating from college.
had been compelled to drop everything
else i,f1his search for health from this
ssameidfsease. The doctor bad said that
;tha disease could hestraeeds afk preba-
ibiy 70 childhood, when his:two children
had been nursed b., the .consumpays
aanghtfrtof cons pmpfi eEaiteE The
ts6ak;aa ty.sdiseAse 'EreadYag fShepsnts n
which the tninssHaa foa,Ra)lkd% to- fise
were oiyhaa 6y*sehessM! now: stGd
give my two eyes und both legs ana
arms TO have my daughter with me
and my; sop restored TO- ,,henlltfh he
ifohRaed.:4oS lhe:'Red Gs5ss ssehEsais
IN ran q ger axsa 'flap, .sllse ;tfte'stsht
that my gin might be! alire And my bog
well II, I'll: given some: atteDrionatos the
prevention Of this disease. ten or fifteen
years ago. Now its too;late foe .tAstt.
hut III keep somebody elsa's SON and
daughter safe. q Here, give nae all the
seals you've got and, then go. and ;gRt;
ali yori Gan find and charge them: ak TO
me. II money can make inends.' WHICH
itican't.:I1l do. my share.9:: :: i .',::i|.
As. the astonlshed girl: handed: OYER
to him her entire.supply OF, % 00seals
aud took his check in rstuEq she ,heaEd
him mutter his daughters name ana
repeat. I'm do my share.p s.,,+t.:..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-20
HID hi &C ssCCaeS {; 5, SEA- SCI FUNDS
7sa .:No + i, war At RELIEF.


Mons ofGthe proceeds from the ssas q
Red Cross Christmas Seals, witch ere
Ebeng sold widely throughout the Uctt-
Eeds States for the; benefit CT tho anti
tuberculosis movement Bu |he ussd
|5fcr any relief purposes, acccgdinE, &c g.
statement by ErnestaP. BicknAl, Ma
tionar3 Director OF tho American Red
Cross :-':-aS1.f.. -
Mr., Blcknell sayI: 'srhe American
Red Cross Is deeply apprechtive OF the
sympathetic interest which has inspired
the suggestion from various parts OF.
the United States that a certain per-:
centage of the Red Cross Seal sales
Fund. which has been used. for the last
seven years exclusively for the proven
ton and treatment of tuberculosis In
the United States, be expended this
year to aid the European war 'suner-
ers. Willie the Red Cross Is DESTROYS
of securing contributions which will In
crease this war relief fund, we do not
|. feel justified In adopting any policy
which win tend to cripple the tubercu-
losts work In this country, dependent
as it Is for support to 80 large an en-
tent on the sale Of Red Cross Christ.
mas Seals. The announcement that
percentage of the Red Cross Seal mon
/ ey would 90 to our war relief fund
| might possibly increase the sale; but.
| In our opinion. the final results would
show: 4 distinct loss in that part OF the
proceeds going for tuberculosis work.
Eat the present time there are over
1000 anti-tuberculosis societies distrib-
uted through nearly every state IN the
Union and even in Porto Rico, the
| Canal Zone and far OF Hawaii which
are dependent almost entirely upon the
receipts from The Red Cross Seal sale
| for their work during the year 1915. The
people of the United States must sup
port this local war against tuberrulo-
SIS, which annually kills 100000 people
and at the present time Is leaving
| trafl OF q million wounded