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Evening star., 1915-05-10
Miss Helen E. Magruder Dies.

Miss Helen L. Magruder died at the
Government Hospital for the Insane Fri
day morning. The funeral services We're
held Saturday afternoon at the Congress
sional cemetery chapel She was the
youngest and last surviving daughter of
the late Richard A. G. and Emily G. Ma =
gruder of Prince Georges county. Md.
The following nephews and nieceS sur
Nive her: Rev. Enoch NJ. Thompson, Or.
Contee Thompson. Miss Birdie B. Thomp
son. Mrs. Elmer T. Fisher. Henry Rob
er;s Mrs. Sarah j. Marshall. Mrs. r. l..
Miller, Miss Virginia B. Magruder and
Richard A. c. Magruder of this city, and
Mrs Emily Hemstreet of Augusta, Ga.
Evening star., 1915-05-10
PROMPT ACTION SAVES
CHILD FROM DROWNING
E. c. Kemper Rescues Little Agnes
Thompson, Who Had Tumbled
Into Potomac River.

Great excitement was caused in Potomac
Park yesterday afternoon when little
Agnes Thompson of 1859 d street south
west lost her balance while playing along
the sea wall of the Potomac river, fell
into the water. and was for time in
danger of being drowned.
The little girl was rescued as the re
suit of prompt action by E. c. Kemper
of 2S19 18th street northwest. Mr..
kemper. who is executive secretary of the
American Institute of Architects, saw the
child as she fell into the water, and, pull
ing off his coat, he jumped into the river
and swan to where she was struggling
and brought her safely back to the sea
Evening star., 1915-05-10
WEARS WHITE FLOWER
IN HONOR Of MOTHER
President Wilson Participates in
Payment of Tribute to
American Womanhood.
Anniversary Generally Observed by
the People of Washington.
Churches Take Part.

Mothers day was observed by the
people of Washington yesterday in a
manner bentting her whom they hon
ored on the beautiful spring day. High
and low, from President Wilson, who
attended services yesterday morning at
the Central Presbyterian Church, wear
ing a white carnation in the lapel OF
his coat, to the many unnamed citi-
zens who wore the white flower. all
combined to pay tribute.
Although it seems this year that
some distinction was attempted as to
the color of the carnation which should
he worn. a pink one in honor of a
mother and a white one in memory,
most of the citizens of Washington
wore the white carnation indiscrimi-
ultelv
Evening star., 1915-05-10
D. C. Prisoners to Go to Leavenworth

Maze prisoners from the District of
Columbia will hereafter be incarcerat-
ed a the United States penitentiary at
Leavenworth. Kan. An order to that
effect was issued today by Chief JUS
tice Covington on the receipt of letter
from Attorney General Gregory. desiS
mating "A change of the place of con-
finemcnt of male prisoners from AZ
lauta, Ga, to LeavenWorth. The letter
Of tn. Attorney General was sent to
United states Attorney Laskey. who
transmitted it to the court.
Evening star., 1915-05-10
SEVERAL SPEAKERS LISTED.
American Federation of Patriotic So
cieties to Meet This Evening.

Several subjects are to be discussed
at an open meeting of the American
Federation of Patriotic Societies at its
hall. Perpetual building, 11th and +.
streets northwest. this evening. The
subjects include: The Papacy and the
European War What Does IT Mean
to Pc a Patriot The Separation of
Church and State. Austria. italy and
the Pope" and why We Are Profess
tantS.'
Rev. Gilbert +. Williams, the presi-
dent, is to preside Speakers are to
include Rev. S. r. Horton, C. f. Holmes,
Rev. II. q. England and j. \. Quinn.
Admission is free.
Evening star., 1915-05-10
Cardinal Administers Confirmation.

Cardinal Gibbons administered con-
firmation at st. Augustine's Church
yesterday. He also attended the May
procession of st. Paurs Church and
visited Mgr. Mackin. The cardinal is to
go to Cleveland tomorrow to attend the
" orld Court Congress, the aim of
which is to eliminate war.
Evening star., 1915-05-10
None the Worse for Experience.

Little Agnes. who is ten years old, ap-
parently none the worse for her expert
cnce, was hurried home by relatives who
were with her, and Mr.. Kemper. after
giving his name to Policeman +. Stewart,
on duty at the Highway bridge, also hur-
ried home to change his clothing.
The accident occurred about o'clock
in the afternoon, when Potomac Park was
filled with persons out for Il walk or Il
drive, and many expressions of appreci-
alton We're heard when Mr.. Keuiper so
promptly jumped to the child's rescue.
Evening star., 1915-05-10
Traces History of Woman Movement

Mrs Robert NJ. La Toilette spoke on
the woman's movement yesterday be-
fore the congregation of the Peoples
Church in the Pythian Temple. She
traced the history of the woman's
movement through five generations of
progress.
Evening star., 1915-05-10
CITY ITEMS.
sweet Wrinkle Peas, roc cans. for &c,

z. ]. Peas. sc: Choice White Potatoes,
15c: lbs. EN. Choice Evap. Peaches.
o5c: Banjo Brand Salmon, Sc: 15c cans
Tuna Fish. loc; Sugar Corn. sc: stand
ard Tomatoes. 6.c. Rlue Bell Tomatoes.
TIC: large cans Cal Peaches. 1oc; !
cans Polk $ Baked Beans. 1oc: Peerless
MIX. aisc: large cans Pineapple. 15c
Fat Norway Mackerel &C and 10c; Won
der Coffee. coc: Il lbs White Meal. CSC
Penn Mar Syrup. Zoe: Peanut Butter,
l0c. Navy Beans. &c: Lima Beans. SC;
Randalfs Grape Juice. quarts. e5c.
BoraN Soap. 25c: :; lbs Starch. 1oc. 1C
lbs Washing Soda, toc: Star of the
East. Best Winter Wheat Flour. $500
bbl. 6-pounds &c. a26 Pa. ave. and
all the j. 7. d. Pyles Stores
Evening star., 1915-05-10
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

Schooner Elizabeth Carter. cord wood
from NattoN creek ut 18th street wharf
for j. II. Carter x Co: schooner f. r.
Evans, at AleXandria. from the Yeo-
comico river. Va. with barreled fish
and packed roe for Alexandria dealers:
schooner Grape Shot. at Alexandria, to
load coal for Rryans point steamer
Newport News. from Norfolk and Old
Point: steamer Three Rivers, from Bal
tinore and landings in the mouth of
the river. steamer Wakefield, from
Nomini and Potomac landings. schoon-
er Etta, at Alexandria with salt her
ring and roe, from the 1eocomico river :.
power boat Daisy. at Alexandria to
load merchandise for Pennington, Md.
". Departures.
Steamer Viking, light. from Alexan-
dria for q Coan river fish fertilizer
plant: schooner Oscar. light, for Nom
ini to load railroad ties back to this
city: schooner Grape Shot from Alex
andria with hard coal for the United
States fisheries station at Bryans point,
Nd; schooner Edith Nerrall, light, for
a lower river point after cord wood
for the dealers here: schooner NJ. A.
Avery, from l1th street wharf with
building material for n Maryland point !;
power boat Daisy, from Alexandria for
Pennington, Md. with merchandise
steamer Northland, for Old Point and
Norfolk by the Norfolk and Washing
ton Steamboat Company.
Tugs and Tows.
Tug Kenmore left Georgetown with
light barges in tow for Chesapeake bay
points: tug James o. Carter returned
light after delivering Consolidation Coal
Company barge No. Is at Point Look
out from Georgetown with coal for a
New England point; tug Herbert ar
rived at Georgetown with sand and
gravel laden lighters; tug Defiance de-
hyered light barges at bay points from
this city and is due at Baltimore: tug
Louise left with lighters laden with
material for the District workhouse at
Occoquan, Va. tug Walter f. Meade
left Georgetown towing lighters for
Mattawoman creek. Nd. after sand and
gravel
Memoranda. *u
Schooner May and Anna Beswick viii
arrive today with lumber from the
James river for local dealers: schooner
John Fisher at Alexandria. will go to
High point to load lumber; steamer
Hilton will 20 from Alexandria for
Boca Gran3e. Fla, to load phosphate
rock for port north of Cape Hatteras;
schooner Mabel and Ruth is due to sail
from Newbern, y. c., with lumber for
dealers here: schooner Richard Tall is
In Upper Machodoc creek loading cord
wood for this market. schooner Eliza i.
beth Clarke is due in Baltimore from
Potomac points with empty gasoline
tanks.
Evening star., 1915-05-10
breaches on David and Jonathan

David and Jonathan" was the sub
ject of sermon by Rev. DR.. ]. T. Kelly.
pastor of the Fourth Presbyterian
Church. last night in the Sunday school
series of lessons. The subject was dis
cussed the previous Sunday by Howard
A. Banks, secretary TO the Secretary
of the Navy
Evening star., 1915-05-10
Will Tell How Fly Spreads Disease

DIR. +. f. Thompson is scheduled 10
speak tonight on The Fly and How He
Spreads Disease before the Howard
Park Citizens Association at the
Church of Our Redeemer.
Evening star., 1915-05-10
Mothers as Guardian Angels.

NO one can ever measure the wealth
of devotion and love they poured
around the hearthstone of their cottage
homes. The frail back was never too
bent to carry the burden: the feet were
never too weary to make the errand;
the breast was never too tired to nour-
ish and to comfort. and even while the
consciousness of existence was lost IN
sleep our mothers were our guardian
angels"
Evening star., 1915-05-10
Safety First Association to Meet.

Officers of the Washington Safety
First Association are to be elected at
the annual meeting of the organiza
tion Wednesday evening at the Public
Library.
Evening star., 1915-05-10

Papcrhanging. Window Shades, Picture
| Frames, Spclshouse, lo16 1th NV. Main
| 3SuU.
Evening star., 1915-05-10

No Mnn should Take Life Insurnnce
| until he gets rates of the Union Cen
tral. Z. $. Brashears. Bond bldg. saves
you money.
Evening star., 1915-05-10

I Tsquares. Triangles Schmidt. 7lo-al 1911
Evening star., 1915-05-10

Phone Your Want Ad to The star.
Main 2449.
Evening star., 1915-05-10
Memoranda.

S1.00 TO Harper~ Ferry, S1.25 Martins
burg, S1,Ju berkeley Springs and $500
TO Cumberland and Return
Baltimore Il Ohio. Sunday, May 16, from
Union station, S:25 am. Returning
same day. Similar excursion May 30
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1915-05-10
Joint Observance.

Joint observance of Mothers day by
the Young Womens Christian Associa-
tion and the Young Mems Christian
Association was held yesterday after
noon at the New York Avenue Presby-
teriau Church. Rev. w T. Weddcr-
spoon of Foundry NJ. +. Church, W. W.
Warwick. vice president of the y. NJ.
c. ~. and Mrs. William Hamilton Bay
lN. president of the Y. w. c. A., were
among those who spoke.
Sunday schools in many of the
churches took part in the obseryances
Of The day. Employees of railroad COM
panies We're provided with carnations.
Evening star., 1915-05-10
Put Out Forest Fire.

About Il mile from Cherrydale !. halt
was called and the men of the party
called out to fight 4 small forest fire
which had caught by some means short
IS before the hikers came along and
had assumed sufficient headway to ne
serious Several tire-staincd sticks " III
lie carried hereafter as souvenir. ihc
wanderluSters love the woods ANA ..oW =
eFS and regret to see suCl! unnecessary
destruction.
AT the Cherrydalc crossroads nearly
half the crowd turned back, the rest
going around by the y. w. {. y. cor't-
try nome, the Country Colt club
grounds through another section of
woods, and into the road 10 Chain
bridge. Some twenty or more became
sepaI.. ed from the main crowd and at
tempted to follow one of the many
winding runs along the Virginia shore.
neceSsitating some two miles add
tional walking. Though their walk
was longer, they say il WAS very inter-
estIng.
Evening star., 1915-05-10
Minister'S Tribute.

Rev. James Shera Montgomery. i'll his
morning sermon at the metropolitan
Memorial NJ. l.. Churcn said:
With us grown folks. today, the
glance OF life is backward. The light
of memory falls with a sweet. tender
patnos upon the road of the years 1t
has come AS Il winding pathway. Its
dc vious track stretches through the
valley, over dale and hill, across smil-
ing plains and painful wastes. On this
day we tarTy a moment at TINS road
side to thmk. mediate and pray, with
grateful hearts. at the holy altar OF
mother-love We come with an undy-
ing memorial AZ y hcnediction to those
lives grow beautiful In the stress ana
distress of life's work and responsi
bility No one is able to measure the
heroism that bore their daily cross.
The holy exercise OF faith in God and a
passion for their offspring as deep and
as abiding as eternity. patience. endur-
ance and quiet suffering. have enabled
them to bow at the sacrament of hoiy
he rhOOu
Evening star., 1915-05-10

/ Charlie Chaplin daily. Virginia. sos tn
Evening star., 1915-05-10

Our Cleaning Plant Is the Most Modern
in city. Have your Carpets and Rugs
, cleaned x stored by us. ConCers s. W. 6S5.
Evening star., 1915-05-10

Economy Promoters Arc the Prices
Eisinger quotes ON Lumber. Doors. SASH,
Fencing, etc. Prompt attention. 21o9 Ith.
Evening star., 1915-05-10
BAND CONCERTS TODAY.

AZ the United States marine
barracks at 4:30 pm. by the
United States Marine Band, VIII
liam II. Santelmann. leader.
Ma rch. Loyal Comrades"
Blankenburg
overture. IF | Were King Adam
Selection, High Jinks" Friml
Waltz. Tales Of the Vienna
Woods ....--..-.... Strauss
taJ Entr'acte. idle Hours"
Kretschmer
tbJ one-step. "A la Carte"
Descriptive fantasia. Musical
Scenes From Switzerland"
Langey
Marines hymn. The Halls Of
Montezuma'
The star Spangled Banner"
Al the Soldiers Home at pm,
the United States Soldiers Home
Band, John S. NJ. Zimmerman,
director.
March. international Peace"
Safranek
Overture, Die Frau Meisterin."
Suppe
fdyl. Eleanor ... Deepen
Selection. The Count of Luxem-
burg" Observation-Disclosures. Lehar
Fox Trot. SILVER Fox" Lodge
Excerpts from The Only Girl"
Herbert
Nalse Hesitation, Geraldine"
Lodge
Finale. II Didn't Raise My Boy
To Re n soldier 49,. Pianda tosi
The Star Spaneled Banner"
Evening star., 1915-05-10
Out Early With Birds.

~ small morning party, out with the
birds, followed John Boyle, jr., along
the Military road and by Rock Creek
via Miller's cabin The birds observed
were the magnolia warbler, black and
white warbler. Canadian warbler, In
digo bunting, black throat green war
bier, crested fly catcher. Acadia fly
catcher, Baltimore oriole. scarlet tana-
ger and redstart. Mr. Boyle will lead
the bird party again next Sunday,
starting from District line and Georgia
avenue between and 1870 am.
Next Sunday afternoons walk is to
start from the District line and Georgia
avenue at 2:i5. following along Sligo
branch and back to Takoma Park.
John O. Lewis will lead"
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-07-22
Published every Thursday.
TALK ABOUT 1T.

Half of the fame of California
las come from the fact that every
;aEe in the Golden state is constantly
ceiling some one else what great
soantry it is. Every citizen of the
xs4.te is part of a great publicity
sEztein that is founded upon this
expression of their own belief in
'aliEornias qualities. In large
par this is true of the entire west;
u every community we are told
AZ gorld, the richest soil, the most
a4E4rprising people, and the most
assured future. California is best
s2oau because her people talk most
i is the same way with other
70 a'Es in other parts of the United
States, Where they have preserved
! afallefin their town they have
,ss-a able to convince other people
Ut It's desirable location, it's push
&1ti it's future. The first need in
Malta is that Of a strengthened con-
H.sance and a spirit that will lead
10 its constant expression. Malta is
mere than the average small town.
II las good business enterprises, a
substantial foundation and as fine
people as may be found in the
world The business men are indi-
FiduafIy likable, energetic and pub
Ac-spirited. They are beginning to
see the need of united boosting and
TAey are answering the need with
exceptional public spirit. The past
lwo years have been full of express
aoEs Of Malta public spirit and
every season will see more such
expressions.
The Enterprise is a firm believer
il Malta, it's people,its business pos
s's'a lies and it's future as a pro-
grsssIve little city Malta is going
r. sxi.rt itself to impress it's person
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-07-22
Above case for contempt was dis

missed
July 10th, $3.50 p. m.
State of Montana VS.. Roy r. Nc
Adams. This case came up for ar
raignment of defendant. County
Attorney McGrath with the defend
ant in court. Defendant stated
that his true name was Roy r. Nc
Adams, that he waived right to
counsel, and was informed by the
court of the nature of the informa-
ton filed against him for the crime
grand larceny committed June 10,
1915. Defendant waived reading of
the information and time to plead
Defendant plead guilty as charged
in the information and was asked
if he had any legal cause to show
why judgment should not be pro-
nounced against him at this time to
which he replied he had none. The
defendant was asked if he wished
sentence imposed upon him at this
time, to which he replied that he
did. And no sufficient cause being
shown. to the court thereupon the
court rendered it's judgment. It is
therefore ordered, adjudged and de-
creed that the said Roy r. Nc
Adams be punished by imprison-
ment at hard labor in the state pris-
on of the state of Montana, for the
term of not less than one year nor
more than one year and ten days.
The defendant was then remanded
to the custody of the sherihf to be
delivered by him, into custody of the
proper officers Of said state prison.
Della e. Southworth vs.. Frank A.
Southworth. This case came on
regularly for hearing. The plain
tiff, Della E. Southworth, and her
attorney G. H. Stevens in court.
Della e. Southworth being duly
sworn testified in above action. De-
PENDANT having been regularly
served with process and having
failed to appear and answer the
plaintiffs complaint and the time
allowed by law having expired, the
default of said defendant, Frank
A. Southworth, is hereby duly en-
tered. A decree of absolute divorce
was issued in open court.
Saturday, July 18th. The court
sitting as open court for July term,
1915, adjourned.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-07-22

ality upon the surrounding country
and that personality will grow
steadily. That means a widened
business limits, more customers and
more enjoyable living for the people
of both city and country. Malta is
going ahead rapidly and it does not
have to show marked growth in
population in order to do this; we
believe that Malta is just beginn-
ming to realize it's own strength.
Let us begin by finding our own
towns strong points, and then let
us talk about them. "He who toot-
eth not his own bazoo, his shall not
be blown"
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-07-22

The Ford Automobile company
announced Saturday a refund of ap-
proximately $15,000,O00 to the
owners of Ford automobiles who
have purchased their machines
since Aug. 1, 1914 On Aug. /,
1914, the company announced that
if 100000 automobiles were sold
during the ensuing year each pur-
chaser would receive a refund of
from $40 to $50. The 100000
mark was reached Friday afternoon
The company says the refund is
strictly in the nature of the profit
distribution policy of the company
Nice Office room for rent
Edwards & Mcclellan.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-07-22

The Montana railroad commits
sion will hold hearing at Dodson
July 3Oth to determine the business
of the claims of residents of Dodson
and Zortman that the Great North
ern should establish additional
train service. 1t is understood an
effort will be made at this meeting
to have Dodson made a regular stop
for No. 4, the evening train from
the west.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-07-22

Crops between Custer and Waco
III the southern part of the state
covering a strip ten miles wide We're
completely ruined by hail storm
which passed over that section Fri
day night On the bench east of
Billings 200 acres of sugar beets
were ruined and more than 300
acres mayed. The hail was pre-
ceeded by a violent wind and rain
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-07-22
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

Services every .,unday as follows:
service, 1 a. M; evening service,
p. m. e Bungalow church two
block south of school housed. A COR
dial invitation to all.
CARL PERRIN, Pastor.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-07-22
FOUND.

A gold watch with fob. Watch
was found at South Benhc picnic,
June 26th. Owner can have same
by proving property.
j. s. FRYE,
2w14 Box 141, Malta.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-07-22

Ideal
Home
@".

You hav your ideal of what you
would like to have in your home, the
kind Of q home you can build for tho
money you have to spend. You have
your ideal even II you can not plan
1t yourself on paper.
We want to assist you homo build
ers and want to place the latest ideas
within reach of everyone. Give 10
the opportunity to show you and tell
you how economically you can real
lie your ideal of a coy. convenient
and step saving home.
.,--
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-07-22

See us whether you expect
to build now or later.
No charges for Plans and Estimates.
Evening star., 1915-09-08
JUDGE POLK BECOMES
COUNSELOR OF STATE
Assumes Office as Legal Adviser to
Secretary Lansing at Depart
ment Today.

Judge Frank l.. Polk of New York
this morning formally assumed his new
duties as counselor of the state De
partment. the position formerly held by
Secretary Lansing. He was selected by
the latter. who is well acquainted with
him. and who desired to have hlm as his
closest adviser. In the absence or the
Secretary, Judge Polk will act as his
representative.
Although a native New Yorker. Judge
Polk is the grandson of Gen. Leonidas
Polk. the soldier bishop of the confed-
eracy and the granddaughter of President
James K Polk He is a graduate of the
Groton School, of Yale College and of
the Columbia Law School. He was
CAPTAIN of volunteers during the Span
ish war. and since then has served as
member of the New York board of edu-
cation, of the municipal civil service
commission and of the bureau of munich
pal research, and as corporation counsel
in New York.
1t was little more than a year ago
that Judge Polk received in his face the
bullet which a crazed old man fired at
Mayor Mitchell. and, as result of the
wound was in the hospital for several
months. While engaged in the practice
of law he was associated first with
Evarts. Choate & Beaman and later with
Alexander & Watriss.
Evening star., 1915-09-08
u. S. ASKS FOR GERMAN VERSION
OF SINKING OF THE F1ESPERIAN
Gerard Cabled to Obtain All
Available Information-Report of
American Killed Inconclusive.

on the Hesperian as a basis for action
The reply was negative, inasmuch as
United States citizens, although members
of the crew and not passengers, were on
board. and their lives placed in jeopardy
contrary to the demands of the United
States on Germany for the freedom of the
seas, and a warning before sinking pas
senger liners
If the news dispatches from abroad d
and the official advices finally agree
IN showing conclusively that an
American life was lost, the situation
will not in any way be altered The
thing to establish is the manner of the
Hesperian's destruction. Inasmuch as
the United States government accepted
the assurances made by Germany that
passenger liners would not be tor
pedoed without warning. the Washing
ton government has not wished to as
sumo the position of asking the Ger
man government for an explanation.
but the cablegram sent to Ambassad dor
Gerard contained an analysis of all the
facts so far at the disposal of the
United States, and asked for further in
formation.
1t is pointed out that asking for in
formation is not the same as asking for
an explanation.
The State Depa rtment expects that
Berlin VIII make every effort to clear
up doubtful points in the case, and that
II 1t should be established that the ship
was torpedoed without warning. and
d1d not attempt to escape Or attack the
submersible, some explanation will he
volunteered