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Evening star., 1915-11-02
CITIZENS OPTIMISTIC
ON TELEPHONE ISSUE
Believe Utilities Board Will Deny
Company's Right to Restrict
Service in Homes.

Although no intimation has been
given by the public utilities commits
sion as to what action 1t will take on
the request Of the Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Company for per-
mission to restrict its unlimited serv-
ice in private homes, there is a feeling
of optimism among citizens who yes
terday opposed the plan that the re-
quest will not be granted.
What the company wants is regula-
tion that will restrict use of the un-
limited phone to the subscriber, his
agents or representatives,.
What the Rule Would Mean.
Should such a rule be approved 1t
would mean that every time person
uses a neighbor's phone he would be
causing the subscriber to violate an
order sanctioned by the commission
and subjecting him to the danger of
having the service discontinued. The
commission realizes that this Is mat
ter of far-reaching importance. and
will give IT careful consideration before
reaching decision.
In urging adoption. of the rule at
hearing given, before the commission
yesterday the company introduced but
commercial superintendent. He was ex-
aanined by Franklin Briggs, attorney
for the company, who stated that 1t
was not the desire of the company to
establish form of detective service
over its patrons. but merely to legalize
a practice which has been In existence
for years. 1t has been the policy of the
company to discontinue unlimited serv-
Ices where IT has discovered abuses
through extended use of the phones by
outsiders.
Civic Organization Represented.
Conrad H syme. corporation counsel,
examined Mr.. Greer for the commits
sion. In attendance at tho hearing
were representatives of civic organiza-
tions. including William NICK. Clayton
OF the Federation of Citizens Associa-
t1saae 1lKnott. Rhode zsiand Avenue.
Evening star., 1915-11-02

Suburban Citizens Association: DR..
Emory A. Bryant, Connecticut Avenue
Citizens Association: Hubert Newson,
Central Labor Union, and George g. Sell
bold, Columbia Typographical Union,
No. 101. They took the position that
the company receives ample remunera-
tion for it's services, and pointed out
that in the suburban sections it Is often
case Of life and death in using q
neighbor's phone to call doctor.
Evening star., 1915-11-02
Building Operations in October.

Building operations in the District
Of Columbia last month involved a to-
tai expenditure Of $1.a44,sss,4 Of which
$s4s,3s5 represented the amount spent
for new buildings and $3s5.6o4 for re-
pairs. Distribution Of improvements In
the various sections Of, tho city was as
follows:
neutrality-suspicious. $32,25o; south
east, $1S,S40; northwest, $45S,550; coun-
ty, $439,655; total. $049,396.
Repairs, ETC. Northeast, $6,136;
southeast. $2,sso: northwest. $l15,075;
southwest, $1,000; county. $685. ,443;
total, $685.
Evening star., 1915-11-02
BOY FARMERS COMING
T0S NATIONAL CAPITAL
Six-Thousand-Mile Cross-Country
Trip Is Reward in Crop-Grow-
ing Contests.

More or less excitement usually prevails
when champion pugilist or tennis player
comes to an American town, but Wash
ington tomorrow night will receive a
party Of twenty eight champions in lines
far more important to the human race
than uppercuts or half volleys.. They are
the leaders in the crop-growing contests
conducted by sixty-five boys agricultural
clubs of California, organized by the
university of that state, and their six
thousand-mile journey across the conti-
nent and back is being given them as
a reward for their successful labors.
Some of the feats accomplished by
these youngsters include beating by
margin of 400 per cent the average yield
per acre of the California potato farmer:
gained three pounds apiece for ten con-
secutive days, and making profit of as
much as $3.50 an acre on both potatoes
and mixed vegetables.
To Remain Here a Week.
They are to see the sights of the Ma
tional Capital for a week, during which
time they will call upon the Secretary
of Agriculture and see some of the in
teresting and instructive, things in con-
ne-tion with that department.
Their Journey is to last month. It
began with attendance at a convention
held at the university farm maintained
in connection with the University OF
California and attended by all the
states sixty-fve boys clubs. They
visited the Panama Pacific exposition,
were entertained at a play given In
the Greek open-air theater at Berkeley,
and finally were the dinner guests OF
the agricultural students Of the Uni
versity of California.
Their special car is to reach the
Union station at S:55 pm. tomorrow.
Their long trip is to end at Berkeley
November II.
Evening star., 1915-11-02

Struck by a Baltimore street car. Will
liam Banks, colored, seven years old.
was SO badly injured that he died
while being extricated from under the
Evening star., 1915-11-02

1910 the board had ss2 members; today
1t has 1895. and is steadily increasing.
Evening star., 1915-11-02
TESTIMONIAL DINNER
FOR CHRIS J. GOCKELER
Board of Trade to Honor Secretary
Who Will Not Be Candidate
for Reelection.

A movement has been started among
members of the Board of Trade to give
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-06-21
WILSON'S GIFT TO MISS CLARK.
It's Two Silver CompOtes Bearing
American Eagles.

Miss Geneive c. Clark. daughter
of the Speaker who is to be married TO
James Thomson. of New Orleans. on
June 80. has received a wedding gift
from President Woodrow Wilson of
two silver compotes.
They are of hard wrought silver.
lined with gold and stand about ten
inches high The handles are Ameri-
can eagles holding wreatbs of laurel
Two cupids hold up the medallions Of
the sides. which are engraved with the
initials &c. c. c."
The compotes have a fitted glass
dish that can be used for serving can
dies or fruits, but when removed flow
ers can be placed in them. Among
other interesting gifts are set of
glass made i'm ~. s. A." from Mrs
Samuel B. Sheath. vice president of the
Woman's Federation Clubs;a chest of
Tat silver from Pike county. Louisia-
ma: two silver dishes from Mr.. and
Mrs. William Il. Hearst; a silver bread
tray from Representative J. Thomp-
son Baker, of New Jersey and fam
lily. and silver card tray from Mr..
and Mrs. David Jayne Hill
Miss Helen Morton Robnett. daugb
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. David Robnett. OF
Columbia, Mo.,whose engagement was
recently announced TO Bennett Clark
only son of Speaker and Mrs. Clark
and parliamentarian of the House. will
be member of Miss Clark's we'd
ding party.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-06-21
"CHILDRERS DAY"
AT MARYLAND AVE. CHURCH.
A Good Program Of Exercises---Those
Who Participated.

Yesterday was Children's Day at
Maryland Ave. Methodist Episcopal
Church, the Rev. Dr. Alexander Bic
iaski, pastor. The exercises were held
last evening and were well attended.
The church was beautifully decorated
with flowers, and well arranged pro-
gram was splendidly carried out as fol-
lows:
Singing by School, Welcome
Prayer. by Pastor.
Responsive Reading
Singing by School. Come Into
His Courts"
Recitation -Thelma Rawlings, Jesus
and the Children.
Recitation Ruth jennings, Eliza
beth Beall. Doris Dove, Louise King,
Gods Care"
Recitation-Virginia DaywMt.
Singing Virginia Rutter, Helen
Jones, Naomi Brewer, Jeanette Sands,
Lavinia Tydings, Julia Taylor, Lorena
Cantler, Sylvia Jeffers. Laura Tydings,
Flossie Sadler. Ellen Parkinson, Lou
ise Crandell, Elizabeth Tydings, Helen
Thomas. Edna Leatherbury, Elizabeth
LcdInSTDuEys 1 VIII De d sunbeam.
Recitation Mary Dove, Harvey
Howard, Frances Parkinson, Little
Lambs Are We"
Recitation Virgil Medford.
Recitation Virginia Brown and
Frances Parsons. "Children's Day We'll
come"
Singing by School-"The Children's
Song"
Recitation Sylvia Beall, Dora Glib
son, Florence Gibson, 81 Know
Happy Story"
Recitation Carolyn Miller. His
Little One"
Recitation-W VIM. Stinchc0mb, Lit
tie Soldiers.
Singing Caroline White. Tempa Rus
sell, Dorothy Stewart, Laura Trott,
Emma Colburn, "Roses of Junetide, -
Recitation-W Smith, when
Things Go Wrong"
Recitation Elizabeth King, THE
Lesson of the Sunshine.
Recitation Basil, Optimism.
Singing by School All is Bright
and Cheerful Round U.s."
Singing by School Light from
Thee"
Benediction.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-06-21
WODTKE-HAAS.
Marriage of Rev. H. F. Carl Haas to
a Southern Illinois Girl---St. Mar
tins Pastor Becomes
Benedict.

In the delightful month of June out
in the beautiful prariries Of Illinois. 3
welding took place which united Miss
Rose L. Wodtke. and the Rev II r e.
Karl Haas, in holy wediock
The quaint old rural chapel. decor
ated with the flowers OF the prairie
snd the rose of the season. was filled
by tue friends and neighbors of the
couple To the strains 81 McnJcl-
sohn's wedding marchIhe bridal party
marched to the altar An intimate
friend Of the bride and groom. Prot
5. ID. Press. of Eden Theological sem
mary. solemnized the marriage.
He spoke as personal frieudtouch-
ing particularly upon the sacreduess
OF welded life The most impressive
part OF the ceremony was the sincme
Of the beautiful German choral. "Jesu.
eeh' voran." The bride was attended
by her sister and cousin. her sister.
Miss Alviua WOdtkc. Being uaid Of
honor. The groom was attended by his
brother, Mr. John Haas, of Amster-
DAM n. y. acting as best man.and his
college chum. MT. d. C. Jensen. of
Bourbon. Illinois
The bride was alfred in white bro
cade charmuse and carried a shower
bouquet of lillies-of-the-yeucy ANA
white roses The maids wore white
lace dresses. trimmed in pink. and car
ried pink roses.
Upon the arrival of the bridal party
at the home OF tre bride. dinner was
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-06-21

haphazard into the stream. hoping
tack itself TO the hook.
On the other hand at least one of the
counsel for the defendants has stated
that will prove exactly who sen.
the papers to AIidshipman Moss, and
why they were sent Whether there
is 10 be Sny solution OF this mystery or
not, will be developed during the ses-
sions of the court which are to be
held, and they are awaited with keen
interest here. A question which the
Judge Advocate has been asking of all
the midshipmen who have been called
TO the stand recently is thought TO in
dicate a theory of the Government
which they may seek 10 support with
proof, though so far it has yielded
nothing. He has asked all the mid
shipmen if they ever knew or heard
that examination questions coud be
purchased IN advance.
To this question they have regular
~ answered in the negative. However.
il is taken for granted that there has
been some hint that persons have
been engaged in a regular business of
procuring these papers in some man
ner. and selling them in advance to
midshipmen. This explanation of the
JudgeAdvocate's question is supported
to some extent by statements of Off
GERS in the Academy who are in touch
with any movements which might be
made in the matter, that there will be
definite proof before the close of the
inquiry as to the source of these ques-
tions of examinations.
From other sources it has been
learned that some quiet detective
work has been done for the Govern
ment among the associates Of certain
employees at the Naval Academy who
may have been in position 10 secure
papers. and this may be the cause OF
the new line OF questioning which has
recently been adopted. A theory sta
ted by one of the counsel for the de-
Tense was that it will be shown that
the examination papers were meant
for members of the two upper classes
and that they were sent to Midship-
man Mossa third class man.and AZ tho
same time the upper clasmen were in
formed so that they could get them
The theory back of this is that this
means was taken so that Midshipn,an
Moss would receive the blame If the
plan miscarried. exactly as il did hap
pen in the enc.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-06-21

Though the court of inquiry consti-
tuated by theSecretary of the Navy for
the purpose Of examining into condi-
tions relating to examinations at the
Naval Academy. with special refer
ence to seven midshipmen recon-
mended by Superintendent Fullam for
dismissal. has been in session for two
weeks, absolutely no ligh has been
shed on the fundamental questions Of
the whole affair-''Who sent advance
copies of the modern language ex-
aminations for all classes to Midship-
man James f. Moss. a member of the
third class2''
I'D to this time not one ray OF light
has been thrown upon this basic
point, though the Government through
Judge Advocate Watts, has neither
indicated during the last few daysthat
il has a theory or is throwing a line
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-06-21
Meeting Of Tennis Club
Tonight for Reorganization.

The Annapolis Tennis Club, com
posed largely Of the alumni and under
graduates Of st. Johns College, win
hold a meeting tonight st ST. Johns at
40 o'clock for the purpose Of re-or-
ganization. Professor Ridgely is now
president OF the club. and Mr. Philip
Alger is secretary.
Il is probable some interesting
match games viii be effected this
summer with outside tennis clubs. and
a lively season Is anticipated Much
interest is being taken IN the local
tennis club,and It IS hoped there VIII
be a large attendance at tonighrs
meeting, when it is expected to effect
a reorganization
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-06-21
FATHER Of VICTIM HERE
GOnM000RE BRIGHAM
Picks Up Paper On Prince George
s. and Reads Sons Tragic
Death.
DROWNED AT ATLANTIC CITY.
,,br aang Brigham Here in
YH ga on Fishing Trip.

down Prince George
ru.ng and to casually
uor paper and read the
sHafa By drowning at At
-. C- erday. was the sad ex-
,a-.e umodore NJ. E. Brig
.e the beautiful yacht
Philadelphia Yacht Club.
th its owner and his
heir crew put into har-
t.r. t4y arriving from Phila-
hing trip. Yesterday
teamed up the Sew
~. was much admired.
Commodore Brigham
rrl aas for supplies, and
s.nr i. Baltimore paper read the
following
Fran CHAM, l6, student of
ora academy Philadelphia, son
H Brigham, wealthy sports
rar. a.#. sing.
Young H. ,nam was one Of the eight
r.r drowning at Atlantic City
eted4. I father urged him to
mpa.at with his other two brothers
M. Csaa here On a fishing trip,
..Faf .arred to 90 to Atlantic
r.a u4. met his death.
o.u Brigham upon reading
a uu uediately changed his
taa m r for Atlantic City to
r0Ed .a body Of .his boy, If it
aab a.rad Commodore Brig
ham,. t.#. 1903 S. Broad St. Phil
uyrha
Frank ham, l6 years old, the
Youngest m Of the tragedy, which
has east q gloom over the whole re
w. .he ou Of NJ +. Brigham,
1903 South Broad street, wealthy
au.smaa aad owner of the Caliph,
he crack craft which won the Havana
Atlantic C.y race several years ago,
igl which, now in the Annapolis har-
or Th. BOY. q promising athlete,
.E oeaU attending Episcopal Acad
mg Philadelphia
Young 8rEhsm was bathing with
as h-o.6 n-Iaw, DR. John +. Coultes,
l5o South Broad street, and when
people 81 a..lt them began to scream
started aa help Of another lad in
t.rusa short distance away. The
MioHoa ad him. and DR.. Coultes,
realizing ere aanger Of the pair went
'ts- hm Coultes. however, was
htby wave which rendered him
wegr alI was saved in an insen-
gealt..n He is now in delirium
G .aa Earnam cottage. Regaining
sraG at INTERVALS he pleads
H ,ht 3. ml is eased by assurances
h. .tag a the hospital and will
recover
Ile h.I 4. ,be lad has not been re-
afe,ci uor ha- anything been heard
in.a a# shout "A he gave his life
rEurIn .ar.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-06-21
AWAIT OPINION In SUIT
AGAINST ELECTRIC LINE.
Case Of W. H. Moss, VS.. w. B. & A.
Line TO be Decided by Court Of
Appeals This Week.

The Judges of the Court of APP
peals assembled in Annapolis today
and will hold consultations tonight and
tomorrow and render opinions in the re-
naming cases argued during the late
April term of that tribunal.
Among the cases TO be decided is one
in which much local interest has been
shown. This is the damage suit case
brought by William Ii. Moss, against
the Washington, Baltimore and Annap-
oils Electric Railways. Trial of this
case took place several months ago, it
having been removed TO the Baltimore
County Circuit Court, where a Judg-
ment in favor of the plaintiff, for
$4,000 was entered. The Railway
company thereupon appealed.
The suit had its inception in an
agreement of contract entered into by
Mr.. Moss and the Railway officials, by
which the railway company was en-
abled to purchase the property at the
corner of College Avenue and Bladen
street. where a terminal station was
erected. Mr. Moss formerly conducted
a grocery store on that site and by
the terms of the agreement, 1t was
alleged that Mr.. Moss was promised
DO sition with the Railway company,
as ticket agent, together with the
privilege of conducting a lunch room
counter also.
Mr.. Moss, however. was never given
a position after closing out his busi-
ness. and one of the contentious of the
Railway company was, that there was
not sufficient room about the property
for a lunch room. Such an establish
ment has, however, since been opened.
The suit was brought for damages
for alleged breach of contract. The
original claim was $4,000.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-06-21
Returned to Newport.

MIR. and Mrs. Austin Ledyard Sands
have returned to Newport, where they
will visit the formers mother. Mrs.
Frederick Sands, after having been the
guests for a short time at the Naval
Academy of Rear Admiral William
F. Fullam, U. S. n. and Mrs. Fullam.
the parents of Mrs. Austin Sands.
They We're members Of the party on
board the Everglades, chaperoned by
Mrs. Fullam. The guests included
Miss Marian Shipley, Of Portsmouth.
Va. Ensign r. o.Glover. U. S. N. and
Ensign Richard R. Adams, u. S. n.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-06-21
DEEMS ADMITS TOCRIME
CONFESSESS SSLAYING GIRL
Says He Killed Laura Schaefer
tor Money.
DENIES CRIMINAL ASSAULT.
Under CruelIing the Accused Man
Makes Confession, Stating That
Conscience Had Forced Him to
Remain Near Victim After
Notifying Police.



nder the severe gruelinE of four
county policemen. Marion Deems. of
Burgundy street. Baltimore, who was
arrested following the brutal murder
Of Miss Laura Schaefer in the woods
near Westp0rt. on the Annapolis road.
on Saturday. broke down yesterday
morning at the Mount Winans Police
Station and confessed 70 having slain
the dosf-aLd dumb girl with q heavy
club.
Pressed FOR statement ~ O. wheth-
er he had criminalIy assaulted his vic
tim. he tremblingly denied that lie had
done SO. and declared that his sole mo-
tive was that of robbery he further
stated that his accusing conscience had
kept him on the scene OF the crime
within Few feet ot the corpse Of the
girl after he had notified the police
Ohsetting his statement that he was
prompted 60 commit the murder for
money was the fact that the girls pay
envelope. containing 81. was found in
the rayiue where the slayer had drag
ged the unconscious girl after throwing
her over tne lodge of "a culyert
Endeavoying 10 explain his motive.
Deems told The officers that 10 was be-
cause he had been ont of work lie
said that for two Or three months he
had not done any steady work but
that he had only occasionally hal odd
Jobs. ON Saturday, he said. he had
no money and he made up his mind
that he would get some if he 3d 60
steal it. Accordingly. be went out on
the Annapolis road. and, he said. he
was walking along the road when he
saw the girl. lie Slowed up and let
her overtake him. When she was
alongside of him they were at the cul-
vert where the assault occurred.
Miss Schaefer, who was a devoted
member of Christ Methodist Episcopal
Church for Deaf Mutes. is the second
victim Of a crime Of this sort since
last March. At that time Miss Mar
garet Mullan. native Of Cumberland.
was criminally assaulted and slain in
that city.
Members Of the church yesterday.
through Rev. ID. +. Moylan, the pastor.
expressed their deep sorrow at the
young woman's untimely end, and were
warm in their tributes 20 her charac-
ter and interest IN the activities Of the
church. Mrs Schaefer, mother of the
murdered girl. yesterday told the pas
tor Of the church that the girl had ex-
pressed the intention Of attending ser
vice yesterday.
Rev. Mr.. Moylan learned Of the trag-
edy late Saturday night and was very
much shocked tie had known Miss
Schaeefr quite a while. and az she
had been one of the most faithful mem
bers of his church. the news was al
the more sad. Memorial services were
held at the church yesterday. A floral
tribute will be sent TO the home by the
members.
The funeral will be held from the
church on Wednesday morning atr
10 o'clock. Six young men. membe
Of the congregation, will be pallbear-
ers.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-06-21
4 Coming Woddine

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hopkins have
sent cards to the marriage of their
daughter Rosamond Ridgaway. toMr.
Ribot Jean Walton. The ceremony
will take place Wednesday evening
July II, at O'Clock in the First n. r
Church The tbride-to-be is a daush-
ter Of the President OF the Farmers
National Bank, and IS quite popular
with the younger set.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-06-21
Saint Mary's Commencement
Closing Exercises Tomorrow NiOht

The closing exercises of St. Mary's
parochial school will be held tomor-
ow. Tuesday evening at 8.15 O'Clock
in St. Mary's Hail.
The commencement exercises will
consist of the usual presentations of
award, and certificates, an address by
the Rector, and music and recitations
by the school children.
There will be several graduates to re-
ceive diplomas from the school. The
program will be brief, a few selections
from the last entertainment will be
given.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-06-21
MISS CELHAUS A BRIDE.
Married to Mr.. Oden Pumphrey---
Win Reside in Baltimore.

Mr.. and Mrs Fred j. J.. Gelhaus.
have sent cgds, announcing the mar
rigge of their daughter Regina Eliza
beth to Mr.. Oden Cromwell Pumphrey,
Jr.
The wedding took place Thursday
evening, June II at S o'clock at the
home of the brides parents 359 West
street. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. DR.. Joseph P. McComas,
Rector of St Anne's. The bride was
attended by Miss Mary Schwallenberg.
who was maid of honor. The groom
had no attend nts. After the wedding
reception was held at the home Of the
brides parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pumphrey left FOR a
short wedding trip and will be at home
after July l at 727 North Fulton Ave.
Baltimore.
The bride is very popular young
lady Of the western section.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-06-21
QUIETLY MARRIED AT RECToRY
Miss Amy POpham Becomes the Wife
Of Mr. Frank Jewell.

The marriage Of Miss Amy Estellle
Popham, daughter Of Mr.. Jacob Pop
ham, and Mr. Frank Jewell. both Of this
city, took place Saturday at the Rec
tory Of St. Anne's Church.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. DR.. Joseph P. McComas, rector.
There were no attendants and the
wedding was q very quiet one owing
to the recent death Of the brides
mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jewell will reside on
Northwest street.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-06-21
Little "SmalP' Babv

MIR. and Mrs. William Small are
being congratulated upon the bisth of
a son. few days ago at the Emer.
gency Hospital.
Mrs. Small was before her marriage.
Miss Lutz, of this city.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-06-21
At Baltimore Hospital.

AIR George r. Buffham, Of bay
Ridge. is a patient at the Church
Home Inhrmary. North bFoaaWaY
Baltimore. where he has been SUD
jected To very delicate and painiui
operation for the spine. While MT.
Buffham is doing as well as can be N
pected. it will probably be a long time
before he is sufficiently recovered to
eturn home.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-06-21
AFOR SALE OR RENT. n

EIGHT-ROOM COLONIAL HOUSE
bath, two cOmmOdiOus halls, furnace in
cellar, hot afr heat. gas. large garden.
front porch
HOUSE CENTRALLY LOCATED
Best residential street I'm the city. A
bargain. VIII rent reasonably. Ad-
dress u" Box 597. Annapolis.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-06-21
A Patient at Hebrew Hospital.

Mr. Joseph Small, Of Market street.
who some months ago was afflicted
with a paralytic stroke. is a patient at
the Hebrew Hospital, Baltimor, where
he went on Thursday last for treat
ment. It is hoped by his many friends
that that he may be benefited By the
specialist under whose care he is.