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Evening star., 1915-10-30
USE AND ABUSE OF THE EYE.
Theme of DR.. William T. Davis in
Address to Keep Wells.

Figured wells such as women and
girls are now wearing and stupidity
were paralleled by DR.. William T. Da :
Wis, speaking last night at st. Johns
parish hall before the Keep Wells ON
The Eye, Its Use and Abuse" The
analogy was plain. the speaker assert
ing that impaired vision was one of the
commonest causes Of stupidity, and
then going on to say that the wearing
of figured wells was a prolific cause of
impaired vision.
Suggestions as to eye hygiene made
by DR.. Davis included a number of
don'ts. such as: Don't use the ewes
too much; don't expose the eyes to in
fect1ous diseases; don't use tobacco and
alcohol, at least at the same time and
In excess, as together they are ex
tremely injurious to the eyes: don't
wear figured wells, If you are a woman
or girl: don't wear tinted glasses no
matter how intense the sunshine NAV
be. -'"'
Mrs. Arthur Macdonald, president of
the Washington branch of the National
Keep Well Society, presided at the
meeting.
DR.. H. H. Donnelly is to tell how and
why to avoid contagious diseases Of
children at the society's next meeting
to be held November 26.
Evening star., 1915-10-30
WILL DRAFT SUPPLEMENT
TO FEDERAL JUDICIAL CODE
Subcommittee of Senate, Headed by
Senator overman, Soon to Meet
in Washington.

Senator Overman of North Carolina
will come to Washington Monday to
begin preparation of judicial code
which will control the duties and sal
aries Of clerks and marshals in all the
federal courts. regulate appeals from
one federal court to another and gov
ern the admission of evidence and
forms of pleading in cases in federal
courts.
The work would supplement the ju-
dicial code enacted by Congress in
1911. Many of the topics to be includ-
ed in the new volume were considered
in connection with the original judi
cial code. but in order to procure the
early enactment of that codification
these subjects were postponed for con-
sideration at a later time.
Senator Overman will at once call a
meeting of subcommittee of the Sem
ate judiciary committee appointed to
prepare the supplemental code, with a
view of having the work ready for
presentation to Congress early in the
session. Besides Senator Overman,
there are on the subcommittee Sena-
tors Chiffon, Walsh. Sutherland and
Brandegee.
Evening star., 1915-10-30
ANNUAL ELECTION HELD.
Officers Chosen by Building Associa
ton Council of the District.

The annual meeting of the Building
Association Council of the District of
Columbia was held in the boardroom Of
the Oriental Building Association last
evening. 1t was well attended by rep
resentatives of the constituent associa-
tions. The election Of officers resulted
in the unanimous choice of Albert
Schulteis as president, Julius A. Mae
del, vice president; James NJ. Wood
ward, secretary; John Shughrue. treas
urer, and James F. Shea, r. Harrison
Johnson, Charles II. Kindle, Wharton
L. Lester, George NJ. Emmerich and
Arthur Carr, executive committee.
The latest published statistics from
the office of the controller of the cur
rency show that the building associa-
tions in the District have loaned on
real estate in the District of Columbia
total of $lS,000.000. and that they
have membership of 1921.
Announcement was made of the selec-
tion of James F. Shea as a member OF
the executive committee of the United
States League of Local Building and
Loan Associations. at It's convention
held recently in San Francisco.
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ON TRIP OF INSPECTION.
Capt. E. M. Trott Visiting Light
Statious-Renairs to Vessel

Capt f. NJ. Trott. general inspector
of light vessels and stations, is re-
ported aboard the tender Orchid for a
trip of inspection to lightship No. as,
stationed on the thirty-five-foot channel
in Chesapeake bay, and to lightship No
46, stationed on the Tail of the Horse
shoe at the entrance to the Chesapeake.
Lightship, No. so, from the Cape
Lookout station on the North Carolina
coast, is to be given a general over
hauling before she is returned to her
station. Meanwhile a relief lightship
will do duty on the station. Bids for
the work to be done on No. so, were
yesterday opened in the Office of In
spector King at Baltimore and were as
follows: Spedden Shipbuilding Com
] pany of Baltimore, S1,l40.50 and twelve
days to complete contract; Mcintyre &
Henderson of Baltimore, $1,192.15, and
fifteen days; Old Dominion Marine Rail-
way Corporation of Norfolk. 1857 80
and thirtyhve days; G. o. Smith Ship
building and Drydock Company of Nor
folk, s68S.10. and twelve days, and Will
mington iron works of Wilmington
N. c.. 1898, and twenty days.
The contract proba bly, will go to the
Smith Company Of Norfolk.
Evening star., 1915-10-30
James Hugh Kelley Would
Make Federal Government
Sole Proprietor.
Mr.. MACKENZIE CORRECTS
STATEMENT ON SUFFRAGE
Joint Committee on Fiscal Relations
Continues Hearing of Tax
Reform Advocates.

When W. D. Mackenzie, representing
the Tax Reform Association, resumed
his argument yesterday afternoon be-
fore the joint select committee of Con-
gress on the fiscal relations between
the United States and the District of
Columbia he corrected a statement he
had made as to the joint citizens con-
mittee's attitude toward suffrage in
the District. He said he had been in
formed that the committee concerned
itself solely with the fiscal relation be-
tween the United States and the Dis
trict. that the suffrage matter was en-
tirely beyond its scope, and. on the
other hand. there were many m.embers
in the associations represented by the
Joint committee who were earnest ad-
vocates of suffrage at the National
Capital.
The latter part of Mr. Mackenzie's
argument was on single tax lines.
One brief mention of the Clifford Pin
chot matter. referred to originally by
Herbert j. Browne. gave Commissioner
Brownlow the opportunity to lay the
correct status of the case before the
joint select committee
Change Forbidden by Law.
Mr. tlHCnot complained lnal MS TAX
was too low said Commissioner
Brownlow, but the law states that
once an assessment is legally made it
cannot be changed for any considera-
tion. The assessor would have been
glad to make the change, but he was
prevented by law.
Il am glad that statement was made" ="
said Senator Chiffon, 'as the original
statement made bad impression
James Hugh Kealey was the next
speaker for the Tax Reform Associa-
tion. Like Mr.. Mackenzie, Mr.. Kelley
urged that local lf-government be
established in the District and that th,
single tax be adopted here
The half-and-half plan served well
In the past" he said Later it became
. mischief maker, and now it is high
time for a change"
Mr. Keeley argued that conditions in
the District today are so different from
what they were forty years ago that
the need of the half-and-half plan had
Evening star., 1915-10-30
MISSION WORK IN EGYPT.
Subject Discussed at Meeting of In
terdenominational Union,

At the first fall meeting of the Wom-
ans Interdenominational Missionary
Union, held yesterday afternoon at the
Public Library. Mrs. Wilbur F.. Crafts
of the interdenominational reform bu-
reau. who is to be leader this season,
was introduced to the class. Announce
ment was made that the text book to be
used will be The Kings Highway by
Helen Barrett. The subject for yester-
days meeting was Egypt"
The class was addressed by Rev J. A.
Campbell, pastor of Wallace Memorial
L. L. Church OF this city, and by Miss
Hattie Shontz Petrie. The speakers
told of the missionary work being
done in Egypt under the auspices
| of the United Presbyterian Church,
which supports eighty-five organized
churches, a seminary. two colleges, two
hospitals, where $500 Mosiems We're
treated last year; 1876 schools and S39
missionaries and trained Christian
workers.
Evening star., 1915-10-30
WOULD GIVE WHOLE HOLIDAY
Postmaster Chances Thanksgiving

Postmaster Chance is endeavoring to
make arrangements whereby the letter
carriers of the Washington post Office
may have full holiday Thanksgiving
day. the same as Sunday. Under the
holiday schedule, other than Sunday,
one letter carrier delivery Of mail Is
made in the morning.
Mr. Chance is said to be anxious to
cut out this delivery Thanksgiving day
for the carriers benefit. unless there
should be serious objection from the
business men and others of Washing
ton who are likely to receive mail that
day He says the carriers really de-
serve full Thanksgiving holiday, not
only because of their general faithful
ness to duty, but because of the extra
demands that are cheerfully met by
them during the Christmas and other
mall rushes of the year. 1t will depend,
however. upon the attitude of the pub
lie whether or not he will omit the de-
livery.
Evening star., 1915-10-30
Gymnasium Glasses
Now Open

The schedule is designed to meet
the needs of all men and boys.
Business men will find classes to
fit their needs at convenient hours.
First-olass equipment. All work
done under expert supervision.
Every man needs regular physical
exercise in order to reach his maxi
mum efficiency. No better place in
the city to get it than the Associa-
tion Gym.
Free Physical and Medical exami-
nation and prescription of exercise
for every member who uses the Gym.
Dues only SIS year. Investigate
today. Present this ad to Member
ship Office for free trial.
Y. N. c. A.,
l7b G Street Northwest
Evening star., 1915-10-30
Richmond Man Asphyxiated.

William Kennedy, fifty years old, Ala
North Sth street. Richmond. Va, was
asphyxiated in a room in the house of
Mrs. Carrie E. King, 729 9Th street
northwest, last night. 1t is stated that
Kennedy, who formerly was a railroad
engineer, was employed as inspector of
shells for the British government Ken
nedy had been in this city several
times during recent months. the police
were informed, probably on his way
from one ammunition plant to another,
and had stopped at the 9Th street house.
Coroner hewitt made an investigation
today and gave a certificate of acci-
dental death.
The Pennsylvania railway system is
spending s4,100.000 for new rails.
Evening star., 1915-10-30

Compelled to pay to the county moro
than $500 back taxes not barred by the
statute OF limitations. as
Mr.. Duncans' opponent is A. H. Bar
bor present sheriff of the county, who
was appointed in 1912 to fiji the unex-
pired term of j. E. Birch, who died in
office. - |
Evening star., 1915-10-30
SIR CHARLES TUPPER
| IS DEAD IN ENGLAND
Statesman, Called "Canada's Grand
Old Man." Dies at Ago Of
Ninety-Four Years.
Played Important Part In Establish
ment Of Dominion and Later
Became Prominent.

OTTAWA, Ontario, October 30.-Sir
Charles Upper, Canadian statesman.
died in England today. He was ninety
four years old.
The news of the death of Sir Charles
came in cablegram from Sir George
Perley. Canadian high commissioner in
London. to Sir Robert Borden. the
rrrar1aier
Evening star., 1915-10-30
Rally at Colored Y.M C A

A big brothers and boys" rallv is
to be held tomorrow afternoon at 3:4E
o'clock at the colored Y. NJ. C. A. build.
ing. 1916 18th street northwest. H. s
Omohundro is to speak on Branded ,
Boy Scouts and boys Bible classes are
to attend in a body. Special orchestra
music will be a feature
Evening star., 1915-10-30
Business Law Lecture for Women.

The first of series of four lectures
on What Every Woman Should Know
About Business Law" is to be given at
the Young Women's Christian Associa-
tion Monday evening at 1870 o'clock
These lectures. given by John Paul
Earnest of the District bar, lecturer
in the George Washington University
Law School, are announced as a mem
bership privilege, without fee, and will
extend through the first four Monday
evenings of the month.
Evening star., 1915-10-30
Canada's "Grand Old Man."

From the establishment of the Do
m1nion Of Canada in 1867, in which he
! played a prominent part, up to within
few years ago Sir Charles Upper
was so prominent in Canadian states
manship that upon his retirement he,
like the late Lord Strathcona, was
called "Canada's Grand Old Man."
Born at Amherst, Nova Scotia, July
q, 1921, he studied medicine at Edin-
ourgh University. and attained success
IN the profession in his native Nova
scotia, where he entered politics in
1855 by winning seat in the Nova
Scotia parliament as a conservative. He
defeated Joseph Howe, leader of the
Nova Scotia liberals.
Power in Parliament.
Young Upper made himself a power
in parliament, and became premier of
Nova Scotia in 1864. After the forna-
ton OF the confederation he became min
ister of customs in the Sir John Mac
donald cabinet that resigned In 1873, and
was Sir Johns closest adviser in the five
years during which the conservative
party was out of power. In 1873, when
Macdonald returned to Office, Dr. Upper
became minister Of public works He
created the department of RAILWAYS and
canals, and became Its first minister In
this post he carried out the policy of the
government for enlargement of the We'll
land canal, deepening the St Lawrence
river, improvement Of the Intercolonjal
railway and construction by a priva te
company Of the Canadian-Pacific railway.
He retired from the ministry in 1854
and went to London as Canada's high
est commissioner. In 1887 he was re-
called to be minister of finance in Mac
donald's new cabinet, but resigned next
year and resumed his duties in Lon
don.
Became Prime Minister.
In January, 1896. he entered the Sir
Mackenzie Bowel administration as
secretary of state and leader in the
house Of commons. and on the retire.
ment of Bowel four months afterward
ne succeeded him as prime minister.
After the defeat of the conservatives
IN June, 1896, DR.. Tupper resigned Of
nee and upon the meeting of the new
parliament he was elected leader of the
opposition. A few years later he re-
tired to private life. Several years ago
ne went to London, intending to spend
ms remaining years there. His leave
taxing was made the occasion of a
great popular demonstration in Van
couver. DR.. Tupper was created a baro
net in 1879. He was at one time uresi
dent of the Canadian Medical Associa-
ton.
Evening star., 1915-10-30
Schneider Baby Wins Prize,

The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Schneider of Round Hill. Va, was one
If the prize winners in the better babies
contest held recently at Purcellville.
Va. Mr.. and Mrs. Schneider formerly
lived in Washington.
Evening star., 1915-10-30

Fire caused damage estimated at S15,-
600 at the Nashville, Tenn. branch of
the Western Electric Company at At
lanta. The damage was mostly TO
stock.
Evening star., 1915-10-30

Secretary Daniels has accepted an in
,itation to be one OF the speakers at
he Atlantic Deeper Waterways Asso-
iation convention at Savannah Novem-
hep
Evening star., 1915-10-30
Has Tindered Growth, He Says.

MY observation Of and contact with
the affairs of the District force me to the
conclusion that the half-and-half plan
has hindered rather than promoted the
growth and development Of the National
Capital.
ut has tended to create in the minds
of Congress a feeling that the interests
of the District and the interests Of the
government are separate and distinct,
and, even at times, opposite, il not an
tagonistic, and that in the matter OF Dis
trict appropriations the government need
ed to be protected against the efforts of
the citizens who, in the opinion of some
congressman, were paying too little taxes
and seeking always to avoid proper taxa
ton.
1T has created in the minds Of some
citizens the fear and feeling that Con-
gress intended to overtax the citizens Of
the District to a point where government
contributions will cease and these counter
tendencies thus created have been pro-
ductive of criticism of charge and re-
elimination. at times unseemly and al
ways injurious.
Items of expenditure for District
needs, presented by the Commissioners.
have been cut down below what was
actually necessary. because one-half
would come out Of the Treasury of the
Evening star., 1915-10-30

vanished He asserted that the fact
that the government was pledged to
ness, represented in the 365 bonds, had
been used as an argument why the
half-and-half plan should be continued.
He said, on the other hand. that the
half -and-half plan was in no way bind
ing and could be changed rightfully by
Congress at any time it desired.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-14
DARTMOUTH ALUMNI TO DINE.
VIII Welcome College President at
Raleigh January 23.

Members of the Dartmouth Alumni AS
sociation of Washington will assemble
for their fortieth annual dinner and to
welcome DR.. Ernest Fox Nichols. presi-
dent of the college, at the Raleigh Hotel
on Saturday evening, January %
Washington boasts of the second oldest
Dartmouth alumni organization, which
has $50 members, many of whom are
prominent in government departments
and professional and business circles.
The oldest member in point Of college
class is John S. Pierce, of Baltimore, who
was graduated in 1851. Samuel r. Bond,
30, president of the local association, is
next with Admiral George A. Lyon, U.
s. n, retired, following in the class of
IS Other members are Gen. F. c. Aims
worth l. s A; c. 4. PrOuty Inter
state Commerce Commissioner: Repre-
sentative Winfield S. Hammond. Mime
sofa: John Barrett. director Of the Pan
American Union; Henry W. Blair, Will
lam r. Chandler. Spanish Treaty Claims
Commissioner; Senator Jacob H. CALM
ger, OF New Hampshire: Senator William
Alden Smith. of Michigan: Senator Wen
dell Z. Stafford, and A Maurice Low, Of
the London Times. Arrangements for the
banquet are in the hands of Henry P.
Blair and the members of the executive
committee.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-14
TO FAMILIARIZE FAIR
SEX WITH CHARITIES
District Clubwomen to Gather at Mass
Meeting Saturday in Public
Library.

Mrs. Ellis Logan, president OF the
District Federation of Womans Clubs.
yesterday announced that a mass
meeting will be held under auspices
of the federation at the Public Library
at IL o'clock Saturday morning to
consider local charities and needs and
familiarize women with the charity
situation here in order that they may
better lend aid.
Walter S. Ufford, secretary of the
Associated Charities, will speak on
Facing Realities" Walter C. Gle
phane, secretary of the charities in
dorsement committee. will tell how
that committee aids the needy and
guides those who give to the poor.
Settlement work will be described by
representatives OF Neighborhood.
Friendship and Noel Houses. and other
speakers will describe the work at
Gospel and Central Missions.
Mrs. Logan will preside. She is in
viting all persons in the District inter-
ested in charity to attend.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-14
Cnsino-XnudeNlle.

The musical comedietta that will head
line the bill at the Casino next week
will be The Girl of the Midway" an
Atlantic City novelty of songs, dances,
and rollicking nonsense by Zarrow's
American Girl Company. comprising Marie
Miller, Jack Fuquay, Earl Root,
Raymond Lewis. Beulah Fuquay. and
Pauline Glenmar, and introducing the
Midway Harmony Trio. A supporting
bill OF varied vaudeville will be an
nounced in the program. The country
store will be an added attraction every
night this week and next week, except
Sunday night.
For the remainder of this week. the
Silent Beauties Company will present
the musical comedy. THE Widow Green"
while the musical Kleises. John thinner,
Archie Lloyd. and Little Tommie" are
other specialties
Sunday an orchestral program will sup
plement a bill Of new specialties.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-14
DANES TO AID TRADE BAR.
VIII Help Britain Enforce Laws
Concerning Contraband.

Copenhagen, Jan. 13-The Danish
government today issued new and
stringent measures to prevent trading
between neutral countries and belliger-
ents through Denmark. This action is
taken. ii is believed. to help England
prevent the importation OF contraband
articles into Germany. 1t has been
suggested in some quarters that un-
scrupulous masters of neutral mer-
chant ships from America and other
countries, in order to evade examina-
tion of their cargoes by British cruis-
ers, have been carrying double sets Of
consignment papers.
The Danish government announces
that all Danish steamship owners,
without exception. must sign declara-
The Washington herald., 1915-01-14

of the board and a member of the
committee, declared:
"In the case of the New York situa-
ton, as presented by reports reaching
here, the rules permit married women
to teach, and their marriage does not
work a forfeiture of their positions.
Under those circumstances, 1 do not
think there should be a penalty be-
cause of maternity"
Open to Conviction.
Ernest H. Daniel. also a member of
the committee, said:
The committee must act carefully
and studiously and make up its mind
from information that can be gotten.
and we want all the information we
can get. There are no decided in
clinations among the members of the
committee. We will act as speedily
as possible, as we do not want to
delay the matter.
Personally. / believe the present rule
is inconsistent and that some change
should be made. l think the action of
New York State officials will have an
informative effect here, will be persua-
sive, but not final"
It is certain that rule A. will be re-
ported out by the committee of three,
giving the full board a chance for action,
hut the date of its release is a matter of
conjecture.
Trusts Men to Judge.
My opinion of the mother-teaCher
question. in looking at it from the sex
I represent, is that to change the rule
so as to permit teachers teaching after
maternity would greatly impair the
force" declared DR.. C II. Marshall a
member Of the board From the medical
standpoint, the interest of a teacher
could not be devoted to her home, as
it should be. and to the school, without
some neglect. l think it is not wise
TO take the chance. The present rule
has acted well for years and We have
a splendid teaching force.
The action of the New York commits
sion has influenced me none whatever"
Mrs. Susie r. Rhodes. another member
Of the board. said: 'Other things being
equal, I believe a mother makes the
best teacher. and am willing to go on
record as stating such. However, think
the men of the committee will handle
the question well and satisfactorily"
The Washington herald., 1915-01-14
FIREMAN DENIED PENSION.
Rules Don't Cover Case of Schwerdt
ffeger, Syme Says.

Corporation Counsel Syme yesterday
submitted to the Commissioners an un-
favorable report on the application OF
William A. Schwerdtfeger. fireman in
Engine Company No. 6, for a pension.
Syme recently made an adverse opin-
ion, but the matter was sent back TO
him for further consideration.
The fireman was injured in fire
more than a year ago when five
and-ten-cent store in Seventh street
northwest was destroyed by fire. Sur
geons examining him stated he had
been a sufferer from epilepsy since
youth. and that the injury received
at the fire aggravated this. Counsel
Syme states that he regrets there is
no provision under which the firemen
can be pensioned, as his illness was
not incurred in the service.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-14
Columbia, SundHy-Newman Trnve-


E. NJ. Newman begins his sixth an
Dual series of traveltalks at the Co
lumbia Theater on Sunday evening
and Monday afternoon, January II and
IS with France and the War" as his
subject.
In this traveltalk, he shows not only
Nice, Cannes, Monte Carlo and the
other resorts on the delightful Riviera,
the picturesque Valley of the Rhone,
Paris while war was impending and
after the outbreak of hostilities, bat
also vivid pictures of actual fighting,
and the crucial incidents in the sreat
struggle as they occur. This and
Mr. Newman's following lectures on
the war countries will throw much
light on the entire situation.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-14
PoIi's-"MaEgie Pepper"

Charles Klein's comedy. Maggie Pep
per-" will be the Offering of the Poll Plav-
ers next week, when Lillian Kemble will
be seen in the role which Rose Stahl
played for more than three years.
The story concerns a young woman
who is a clerk in a department store. She
believes that she has been unburdening
her woes and telling what's the mat
ter with the store is not a floor walker
as she had supposed, but the young pro-
prietor, who has just inherited the estab-
lishment Instead of discharging her how
ever, the proprietor promotes the young
woman to the position Of confidential
secretary. and soon an interesting love
story develops