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Evening star., 1915-02-21
ANNUAL DINNER HELD
BY FELLOWSHIP CLUB
Composed Of Masons in Bureau
of Engraving and
Printing.

Tho fourth annual get-together din
nor Of the Fellowship Club. composed
of Master Masons employed In the bu-
reau of engraving and printing, was
held last evening at the Metropolitan
Hotel. ]. Claude KEEPER was toastmas-
ter. After dinner speaking. songs and
recitations, and an orchestral concert
throughout the course of the evening.
with a good dinner, provided the enter
tainment
Speaker Clark, who was scheduled as
the orator Of the evening, was called to
the White House by the President. and
was unable to be present. He was
about to start from his home for tho
scene OF gayety when the Presidents
message WAS delivered to him.
Toastmaster KEEPER announced in the
course Of his Introductory remarks
that the Fellowship Club will be rep
resented at the meeting of the WASH
ington Memorial Association tomorrow
at Mount Vernon. and assume the obli-
cations Of a life membership in that
organisation.
Put Upon 0rdiron.
]. 8. Goldsmith in an original mono
logue puts his fellows Of the organiza-
ton on the gridiron for a gentle roast
ing. Kirk c. Miller. Paul McSween and
Newton Hammer sang. individually
and collectively. accompanied by
Jacque Heidenheimer.
Other speakers were: Martin A. Nor
rison, grand master of the state of In
diana: j. c. Cantrill and Rev. Paul r.
Hickok. Other guests of the club were
Grand Master Alexander Grant. P. g.
NJ. Charles A Baldwin. P. G. NJ. Ben
jamin w. Burch. John H. cowies. sec
retary general of the Supreme Coun-
Gil: Carter B. Keene. director Of the
POSTAL savings division. Post Office De.
partment: D. H. Brown, president of
the Post Office Department Club:
Charles R. Bartlett. president of the
Level Club; G. S. Pope, president Of the
Trowel Club; Delos NJ. Carter. presi-
dent Of the Triangle Club.
Letters of regret as to their inability
to be present were read from Senator
Robert Owen of Oklahoma, A. NJ. Dock
cry, third assistant postmaster gem
eral: Prof. Van II. Manning. chief OF
the division of mines, Interior Depart
ment: c. s. Gum, president of. the
Trestleboard Club; H II. Smith, presi-
dent of the Lambskin Club. and Benja-
min W. Steele, president Of Ionic Club.
Evening star., 1915-02-21
CALVERT c. MERR|KEN
Wins PRIZE IN DEBATE
Award in Contest Between Repre-.
sentatives of Georgetown Law
School Societies.

| Calvert C. Merriken. a graduate from
the University of Maryland, was last
| night awarded the prize of $25 offered
by the faculty of Georgetown Law
School for the best individual debater
] in each of a series of debates between
the senior and Junior debating societies
of that institution. The contest last
night, which was held in the auditorium
of the Law School. was the first of the
| series. and as winner of the prize Mr..
Merriken becomes one of the team of
four members who will take part In the
final debate in May for a $50 reward.
The winner debated on the negative
side of the proposition THAT the in
habitants of the Philippines should be
granted immediate independence, but
be the winners of the debate itself
List of Contestants.
Julien c. Hyer of South Carolina and
Edward T Hogan of Rhode Island COM
prised the winning team. while Mr.. Mer-
riken had as his teammate John Con-
molly. jr.. of Iowa. These contestants
for the prize were the winners in pre-
limnary debates conducted by their re-
spective societies in December
In rendering their decision the judges
referred to the general excellence of the
debate, and especially comroented Mr.
Hyer.
While the judges were in consultation,
following the debate. diversion was af-
forded the audience when Juan r.
Mateo. a native of the Philippines,
mounted the platform and expressed his
resentment over certain statements made
by the gentlemen for the negative in
the course of debate. Mr. Mateo vehe-
mently denied many of their claims.
Assertion of Gratitude.
In the course of his extemporaneous
address he referred to the gratitude of
the islanders for the opportunities
given by the democratic administration
for tentative self government.
William E. Paddin. president of the
Senior Society. presided. D. W. ODono-
ghue V. Z. West and Paul Lesh of the
District bar served as the judges. The
ushers were members of the societies,
as follows: c. W. Kennedy, F. T. Shea,
J. Y Feldman, T. H. Healy, H. Bach
rach, Bernard Brady. George IIalford,
Lydon Baylis and William Derosiers
The committee on arrangements con-
sisted Of r. T. j. Whalen, chairman;
J. T. Raftis and ]. H. Dervin.
Evening star., 1915-02-21
BY TEX o,RoURKE.

WILLARD'S TRAINING CAMP, neal
Ell Paso, Tex, February 20.-If Jesse
Willard should attempt to open, read
and answer every letter he receives he
would require the assistance Of two
of stenographers.
! presume that every person who gets
before the public to any extent, from
tire footlight favorite to the titled
aristocrat. is flooded, more or less, with
outbursts from friends. cranks and
nuts, but I doubt If any of them get a
finer collection of mash notes, health
hints, requests and stray bits of advice
than Willard does.
These masterpieces of prophetic pratt
tie and pink paper piffie are carefully
separated from the regular CORE
future reference and labeled old Play
mates" advice" Souvenir Hunters
Touches" Mash Notes" and Mis-
cellaneous." Perhaps, some day. long
after he has won the championship. the
big fellow will read all these missives
carefully and reward the deserving,
but for the present. many an anxious
friend or admiring maiden will listen
in vain for the postman's CALL
Victory Made Easy.
A little thing like winning world
championship is comparatively simple
matter IL you can place any credence
In the many suggestions submitted
daily. For instance:
Dear Jesse: You probably never
heard tell of me. but 1 knew thing
or two before you were born. and If
you do what I say you will win sure.
In the first place. don't let Johnson hit
you with his right every time he tries
to: duck If he hits at you with his
left sidestep and hit him in the stom-
ach and keep this up until he drops.
You don't need to know any more than
this, but If you will send me ticket
| will come to your camp and show you
some other new ones.
have corrected his spelling here and
there and eliminated a few choice bits
of forceful English. otherwise the let
ter is verbatim.
Another Suggestion.
Notice how different is this other Eek
pert" idea. Both suggestions are so ap-
parently plausible that Jesse may find
it hard to decide on which to trust his
fate:
Dear Sir: 1 am going to tell you the
Evening star., 1915-02-21
ITALIAN DEPUTIES
PROCEED PEACEFULLY

RpXE. via Paris. February 20.-The
proceedings i'll the Italian chamber Of
deputies today were comparatively
peaceful. owing proDab bly, to the gem
eral belief among the deputies that
the government has done everything
IN ITS power 10 prepare for eventuali-
ties.
The first line soldiers now under the
colors total about 100000. and the
mobilization virtually has been accom-
plished-
Should II be necessary, Italy can
speedily call 10 arms the territorial
troops for the local garrisons.
Evening star., 1915-02-21
GERMAN SHIP HOLGER
INTERNED BY ARGENTINA

BCENoS AIRES. February 2o.-The
stipulated period during which the
German steamer Holger. which arrived
mere Thursday. might remain In this
port having expired the Argentine au-
thorlties have declared the vessel in
termed
newspapers here publish report
that the German auxiliary cruiser
kronprinz Wilhelm is actually in the
waters of the river Plate, having on
board sailors from vessels which she
has sunh
The Holger, when she arrived here,
had on board the crews of several
merchant ships sunk during January
and February by the cruiser Kron
prinz Wilhelm.
Evening star., 1915-02-21
MUCH ADVICE FOR WILLARD
FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD
Many Anxious for Jesse to Whip johnson,
and Slip Him Pointers by
Uncle Sam 8 Mail.

only way to defeat the colored gentle
man. and know what I am talking
about. You can't hurt him. so you
| and take everything he's got and he
will tire himself out soon and lie
down."
Gratuitous Advice.
Still another, this one an old timer.
gratuitously tenders the following:
Dear Jesse: I want to tell you a little
trick by which you can defeat the big
| cinder. He will try to clinch with you
as much as possible. Now is your chance
When he gets close step on his toes,
thereby pinoning his foot to the mat
balance. Now hit him before he re-
covers and the fight Is over"
This is signed by "one who could do
1t himself fifty years ago."
Simple, is it not? And here Jesse has
been wasting weeks of time and lots
of real money getting into shape to do
it in the old-fashioned way.
Wants Willard's Gloves.
Que Of the letters that found its way
to the miscellaneous pile came from
the other side. 1t would have been
classified Souvenir Hunter" had 1t not
been a little more ingenious than the
general run. I am only quoting the
important passages, as the letter filed
seven pages. 1t was addressed to Man
ager Tom Jones, and said:
Dear Sir: I am conceded to be the
greatest seer in all Europe. I do not
mean that l am fortune teller. but a
prophet. I prophesy wonderful events
and foretell their outcome. l have seen
in vision Jesse Willard knock out John
son. 1t Is so ordained and bound to come
to pass.
"KnowinS that you will bet lot of
money il you are sure of victory, / am
imparting to you this knowledge.
Now. Mr.. Jones, I am not asking you
for any money. but 1 want you to send
me the gloves that Willard whips
Johnson with. as a token Of your ap-
probation
Many Begging Appeals.
If Jesse were to help every person
who appeals to him for aid on one pre-
text or another it would deplete his
bank account at the rate of $500 or
$500 day. If he attempted to follow
all the suggestions he would soon land
in one of those public institutions
where the inmates have nothing to do
but write letters to the great and near
great.
Evening star., 1915-02-21
TREM0RS IN NEW ENGLAND.
Earth Disturbances Felt in Various
Places in Merrimac Valley.

LAWRENCE. Mass, February "
Earth tremors We're reported from
various places in the Merrimac vaiiey
,op;,,bt The disturbance was felt dis-
tinctly in Andover. North AnaoseI'
south Lawrence and Haverh1ll. NO &C.
we're damage was reported
common in this section, where geo
logists have noted fault in the
aa rrh's crust.
Evening star., 1915-02-21
Falls From Car; Seriously Hurt.

Ernest Petit. guard at occoquan'
who came to the city last night on
visit to his relatives, feil on street
- while il was running along 14th
street between b street north and Il
street south. He was rushed to the
Emergency hospital. His condition Is
said to be serious. He was severeiy
cut about the head, and has concus-
sion of the brain.
Evening star., 1915-02-21
Oklahoma Pensions Confederates

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. February
2o.-The Oklahoma senate today adopte
a house bill granting Confederate vet
Grams and the widows of veterans pen
sions of $40 month. Gov. Williams
is expected. to sign the bill Monday.
Evening star., 1915-02-21
CLOSE OBSERVER.

Mrs Jones-Mrs. Jimms has a new
ecru trimmings and basque effect
with a toque hat with heron wings
and
Mrs. Hskon-Where II she?
Mrs. JonesI saw her ~ TIE s5o-
vntor shot paet this 0ooe.
Evening star., 1915-02-21
BASE BALL BRIEFS.

Pitcher Eddie C1cotte of the White
Sox is cutting ice out in Detroit for
the double purpose Of acquiring some
loose change and getting into condi-
ton.
Evening star., 1915-02-21

Bob Bescher is spending the winter
killing rabbits. His hunting method is
peculiar He outruns tho little beasts
and simply gathers them up as they
diA 0f shame
Evening star., 1915-02-21

The Chicago club has released Third
Baseman Artie Bues to the Jersey City
club of the International League. Bues
came to the Cubs last summer from
the Skeeters
Evening star., 1915-02-21

On the invitation of the manasement
of Keiths Theater. Mrs. Logan ad-
dressed the audience from the stage
at the matinee performance yesterday,
telling the purpose of the donation
week campaign and the collection
that followed netted about $50 for the
fund. A similar announcement was
made by one of the actors at the even
ing performance, and the management
of the theater has given PERMISSION
for Mrs. Logan to renew the appeal at
the sacred concert today, and at the
holiday performances tomorrow, and to
take up collections.
The executive committee has asked
all the pastors of Washington to have
collections for the charity fund taken
up in their churches today, and IL is
hoped the result will be generously
large.
Mrs Logan says that one of the fea-
lures of the work that have made II
most pleasant for the women is the
great courtesy shown them by all of
the merchants in whose places of busi-
ness they have stands. She says that
II they were guests in these merchants
drawing rooms at home they could not
be made more welcome. and that this
has given the women courage to ap-
peal for funds from the public.
As yesterday was penny" day, the
returns last night were almost discour-
aging to the counters. There were
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-14
STRIKERS RANKS INCREASED.
1000 More Workers Join New
York Pants Makers.

NEW YORK, July 1.-THE ranks Of
the striking pants makers were increased
today by 1000 workers. making the
total number out on strike approximately
81, 900. OF those who went out today,
5000 were knee pants makers and 5000
were vest makers.
The mayors council Of conciliation met
today to discuss the situation and avert.
If possible. a strike Of $4,000 woman gar
ment workers. The women are acting
independently Of the men. although the
demands are substantially the same-for
sanitary shops and restoration Of the old
wage scale, which, II is claimed. has been
substantially reduced.
In addition. leaders in the unions Of
other male garment Workers were pre-
pared, they said. to call out approxi-
mately 10000 more mon, should such a
step be thought necessary.
CHICAGO. July 14-Frank Rosen-
blum, head of the garment workers OF
Chicago, announced today that a mass
meeting Of union members of this city
will be held tomorrow night to deter
mine whether to strike. The question
arises over allegations that work halt
ed by the strike in New York is being
done here.
MI, Rosenblum said IL . strike were
determined upon 10000 persons would
be called out at first. A complete strike,
he stated, would take $4,000 persons
from their tasks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-14
us. W|LLPRESENT
MEAT PACKERS CASE
State Department to Ask
Great Britain to Release
Neutral Cargoes.

After conference with representatives
of the leading American meat packers
today State Department officials said
formal representations would be made
to Great Britain for the release of
neutral meat cargoes detained by
British naval authorities.
The character of the representations
has not been decided.
Embarrassed by Delays.
Eight representatives of the packing
houses explained that at the end OF
their last conference here in May they
expected that the situation would be
settled. and this expectation had not
been realized. In the prize court In
London their cases were postponed
June. 6 and still are awaiting adjust
ment.
The packers say they have been
somewhat embarrassed by the British
censors Withholding certain matter
bearing on their presentation Of the
case. The results OF the conference to-
day may have an important bearina
upon the preparation OF the general
note which the State Department ID
soon to present to the British govern.
ment in regard to the order in council
assurances Of expedition of their cases
before the British prize court not one
of their cargoes had been released sc
far. They said thirty-one American
British and other ships. carrying the
American meat products consigned te
the Scandinavian countries. were being
held up. Postponements. of which they
have previously complained. they said
were continuing without reason to the
hardship of the packers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-14
PAY tribute TO FRIEND
Five thousand Children Escort the
Body Of Archbishop ouigley to
Cathedral in Chicago.

CHICAGO. July 14.-F1ve thousand
children marched slowly under the
dripping trees Of North State street
today. escortinE the body Of Archbish-
op James Edward Quigley from the
archepiscopal residence to the Cathe-
dral of the Holy Name.
Hundreds of adults were turned away
from the cathedral to make room for
the children. whose welfare was the
chief interest OF the late churchman's
life.
At the cathedral solemn pontifical
requiem mass was celebrated. The
body will lie in state until midnight.
The funeral will be held tomorrow.
Cardinal Gibbons and Papal Delegate
Bonzano are among church dignitaries
here for the ceremnoies. Other distin-
guished churchmen in ATTENDANCE In
cluded Archbishops Ireland. Hanna.
Blenk, Glennon. and Moeller. The
bishops who will attend the funeral
include the Right Rev. Fathers John
E F'itzmaurice, Erie Pa, and John P.
Ferrelily, Cleveland. Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-14
PLANS FOR THE FUNERAL
OF DR.. JOSEPH A. HOLMES
Services to Be Held Saturday Morn
ing in the Church Of the
Covenant.

Funeral services for DR.. Joseph A.
Holmes. director of the bureau of
mines. who died in Denver. Col. early
yesterday morning. are to be held Sat
urday morning at IL o'clock in the
Church of the Covenant. Connecticut
avenue and " street northwest Mrs
Holmes and the family are to bring
the body to Washington from the west
Friday afternoon. The interment Is to
be in Rock Creek cemetery.
The ofices of the bureau of mines in
Washington and In the field will be
closed Saturday out of respect to the
late director.
The honorary pallbearers are to include
Franklin X. Lane. Secretary Of the In
terror: Josephus Daniels. Secretary of the
Navy. William B. Wilson. Secretary of
Labor Gen. William G. Gorgas. surgeon
general. Peter NJ. Wilson, chief clerk Of
the Senate; r. S. Woodward, president Of
the Carnegie Institution Samuel l.,
Rogers. director of the census, and Charles
n Galloway. civil service commissioner
The active pallbearers arc the follow
ing-named members of the technical stan
Of the bureau of mines George S. Rice.
Dr. &. l. Parsons, q. y. Hood, DIR. q. A
Hulett. DR.. d. T. Day and Dr. c. E.
Munroe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-14
WANTED IN ATLANTIC CITY.
Harold c. Scott, British Subject, Ar.
rested on Two Charges.

Harold c. Scott, twenty-five years
old, British subject. was arrested this
afternoon by Detectives Baur and Kelly
and held for the Atlantic City. N. J.. au-
thorities. A message from the police Of
the seashore city gave the information
that the young man Is wanted to an
swer charges of grand larceny and
housebreaking.
Scott visited the British legation this
afternoon and asked for transportation
to Canada, saying he wanted to enlist
in the army or navy and return to his
native country. He was arrested in this
city about five months ago on charges
of forgery, and paroled because Of the
interest taken in him by the British
1t is stated.
When arrested this afternoon the
prisoner, the detectives say. admitted
having brought stolen property from
Atlantic City with him. He will return
there voluntarily, he says. and will not
demand a hearing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-14
FOR EXPANSION OF PLANTS
TO MEET FOREIGN NEEDS
Secretary Garrison's Main Reason
for Releasing Army Men to
Powder Companies.

Reports have reached Washington
that Germany is consuming smokeiess
powder at the rate of hundreds OF mil
lions of pounds a year. The total pres
ent capacity of the United States Tor
military powder production is said to
be not more than 100000 pounds an
nually. Secretary Garrison believes
that anything the government can 90
to encourage the expansion of present
n1ants or the building of new ones
should be done.
That was his main reason for ac-
cepting the designations of Lieut.. Col
O. c. Horney and Maj. ". A. Phillips
of the ordnance department. az an
nounced yesterday.
Col. Horney 10 to go with the Aetna
Explosive Company of Emporium. Pa.
at a salary about i've times what he
receives in the army. and In addition
he receives . cash bonus The name
of the firm which will employ Maj.
Phillips was not disclosed here today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-14
GERMAN PRESS DISPLAYS
A MORE CONFIDENT TONE
THAN SINCE WAR BEGAN

LONDON, July 14.-The
Times, surveying the recent
German press comment, says:
THE newspapers display
greater confidence and salts
faction than at any time since
the outbreak of the war. The
military situation on all the
fronts is represented to be
very favorable.
1.-THE diplomatic situation
as regards especially both the
United States and the Bal
kans is described as hopeful,
and, above all, the German
press maintains that Great
Britain. owing to military
disappointments and her lack
of preparation, is involved in
difficulties for which no rem
edy can be found. and which
practically destroy all hope
Of victory" s....s-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-14
g. A. r. INVITATION LIST.
Part Of the Guests Decided Upon
Others Later.

A partial list of those to whom invi-
tations to attend the encampment Of
the Grand Army Of the Republic are to
be sent was adopted at a meeting Of
the invitations committee Of the gen
eral committee arranging for the en-
tertainment of visitors to the city dur
ing that time, at the Chamber Of Com
merce today. D. J. Callahan presided.
Among those who are to be invited
as special guests are the President, the
vice President, members Of the cabinet.
members OF the Supreme Court Of the
United States. the speaker Of the
House of Representatives, Commission
ers Of the District. governors Of the
several states. members of the Senate
and of the House of Representatives.
and the editor of the National Tribune.
D. 8. Porter. Ralph W. Lee and W: F.
Roberts were named as a subcommittee
to draw up q form Of invitation and
attend to other matters of detail. An
other meeting of the invitations COM
mfttee is to be held at 1915 o'clock
next Wednesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-14
ITALY NEEDS MUNITIONS.
Supply Is Burning Short, Despite
Ten Months Of Preparation.

ROME, July 10, via Paris. July a.
The question Of supplying munitions
is of first importance here. Italy had
ten months to prepare herself for war,
and therefore started It In good con-
dition, yet the government already sees
the necessity for multiplying the pro-
duction of ammunition.
All factories are being transformed
for the manufacture Of ammunition
The factories already taken over in
clude those which previously manufac-
tured bicycles. automobiles. elevators
and corks.
It has been suggested that all SOL
diers at the front who are capable
factory workers shall be sent home.
and also that the mechanical schools
shall be used for teaching men how to
make munitions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-14
SUBMARINE TOLL HEAVY;
LOSS OF LIFE IS LIGHT
Berlin Issues Report for June on
Operations Of Underwater
Boats.

BERLIN, July ~. by wireless to Say
willie, ~ Y.-Included among the items
xiven out today by the Overseas News
Agency was the following:
During the month Of June twenty
nine British, three French. one Bel
sian and nine Russian merchantmen
were sunk by German submarines. The
total loss Of the entente allies by sub
marines, including fishing steamers.
which mostly were armed patrol boats.
askrexated $4,000 tons.
This loss Of human life was remark
ably small, the submarines using every
precaution and giving ample warning
and time for crews to leave their ships
IL no resistance were attempted"