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Protected Home Circle.

Wednesday evening the Congress
sional Circle of the Protected Home
Circle held an open meeting in its new
lodgerooms in the Old Masonic Tenn
Pile After a brief business session a
program of unusual attractiveness was
offered Misses Lipp and Murray pre-
scented a few of their pupils In clev-
erly executed songs and fancy dances.
Other talent of the evening included
Catherine and Gustave Weckel. Arthur
Murray, Marion O'Connell. Edith Tai
bert Thelma Crismond. Martha Dough-
erty and Messrs. Barbour and Bright.
Dancing followed the program.
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W0QDnI1f%So rn

Forest Camp, No. 10, will meet Friday,
November 5, at Pythian Temple, 9th
street, when 1t Is expected the work of
organizing the uniformed degree team
will be completed.
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REBEKAH LODGES.

CONTINUED from Eighth Page.)
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Mineola Tribes degree team Friday
night conferred the chiefs degree on
several new members. Subjects of IN
terest were also discussed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-24

Potomac Council will meet tomorrow
night. Grand knight Edward L. Tucker
and Lecturer Rooney are cooperating
with the entertainment committee to
make up a program of entertainment.
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FFICERS and men Of the Ma
tional Guard OF the District
trict of Columbia look with
very much interest on the
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RQ{6R5C4NUh

A special "class night" Is announced
for Oriental Council Tuesday evening"
and National Council will have several
candidates to initiate tomorrow even
ing.
The Washington times., 1915-03-20
SALOON FOES DIFFER
ONOUTCOME OF VOTE
William Knowles Cooper Sees
Victory for "Drys"-
Wilson Is Skeptical.

Speakers at a meeting called by the
Anti-Saloon league at First Congrega-
tional Church last night differed on
whether the District would go dry" II
the prohibition question was submitted
to a referendum vote.
: Secretary William Knowles Cooper, OF
the Y. NJ. G. A.. said such an event
would result in IAN overwhelming de-
feat for the saloon" while Andrew Will
son, president Of the league, said that
a referendum vote in the District would
be a dangerous thing to attempt and
that he would not be sanguine OF VIC
tory II 1t were taken.
I'VE are facing a treacherous enemy
in the liquor interests" said Mr.. Wilson.
"The history Of the fight In the Dis
trict and the recent investigation prove
what their tactics are. We must keep
our eyes open day and night, but II we
stand bv our colors ! am certain of
victory In the next Congress"
The Rev. f. X. Harden. pastor Of Mt.
Vernon Place NJ. z. Church, said that
II Congress would not grant the ap-
peal of residents for a dry District II
would result I'm an increased demand for
national prohibition I'm every section OF
| the country.
brief address was also made by
| Mrss Emma Sanford Shelton. president
| of the local w. e. T. u.
The Washington times., 1915-03-20
HAZY ON LAW HE'S
NAMED TO ENFORCE
Cotton Futures Commissioner Try
ing to Learn What Cotton
Futures" Are.

NEW YORK. March 2O-The CON
fessions' of former Judge Augustus w.
Graham, recently appointed cotton fu-
lures commissioner by Secretary Nc
Adoo to see that the provisions Of the
Smith-Lever law are carried out on the
cotton exchange here, are causing con-
siderable amusement in financial and
cotton circles.
The new appointee. who acknowledged
he was an ardent admirer of President
Wilson and Secretary McAdoo and that
he was delegate to the Baltimore con-
Vention which nominated President Will
son, admitted he was a bit hazy as to
the law, the provisions OF which he is
to see are carried out. He further ad-
mitted that he did not know such a law
existed up to the time he was notified
of his appointment to the office or
February -.
According to Mr.. Graham's own ad
mission he has been In New York
during the last few days to find ou'
just what cotton futures are and wha
he is expected ito do to them
Beyond the fact that he believes
President Wilson Is the grandest mar
ever and that Secretary McAdoo is only
the breadth of a shadow less great, Mr.
Graham's other qualifications for th'
office of cotton futures commissions
seem to be that his father was Secretar,
of the Navy under President Fillmore
and that he himself helped to nominate
Woodrow Wilson for the Presidency o.
the United states.
The Washington times., 1915-03-20
.SPARROWS, READ THIS,
AND THEN BEAT IT"
You Birds Are Going to Die by
Roman Candles in Still O.
Night.

Sleepy residents of Washington may
be aroused some night in the near fu-
ture by what appears to be premature
Fourth of July celebration.
Members of the safe and Sane Com
mittee" are advised, however, that there
Is to be no attempt TO usurp their
d, functions.
1t Is proposed by the District authori-
ties to rid the city of English sparrows,
and shooting through their roosting
places with Roman candles Is one of the
methods under consideration.
The cockney bird is declared by True
mann Lanham, superintendent of trees
and parkings, and Health officer w. c.
Woodward, to be public nuisance,
and how to be rid of him is a question
that is giving the District authorities
Srave concern.
DR.. a. X. Fisher of the Biological
Survey of the Department of Agricul-
ture, who was consulted. suggests that
q cheap and effective sway is to direct a
Volley of Roman candles through the
trees on which they are roosting 'or
dark nights when there is general quiet
in the vicinity of the operation
Strychrine, properly applied, DR.
Fisher says, will prove effective, but the
application of this poisonous drug mus
be in the hands of experienced men. DR.
Fisher also advocates the use of 4
funnel trap which has been used on the
grounds of the Agricultural Department
with excellent results.
The Washington times., 1915-03-20
URGES CIVIC BODIES
TOGREATER ACTIVITY
Major Kutz Tells Rhode Island
Avenue Citizens What They
Should Do.

Urging citizens organizations TO take
a greater interest in community i'm
provements. to increase their member
ship to the point where they will be
truly representative. and to join the
District Federation of Citizens AS
sociations. Commissioner Kutz last even
ing addressed the Rhode Island Ave-
nue. Citizens Association at the Sher-
wood Avenue Presbyterian Church
Importance of the citizens associa'
tions cannot be over-estimated Major
Kutz asserted. He said he believed they
should be taken advantage Of as medi'
ums Of expression in view Of the un'
willingness of Congress to given citl'
gems Of the District any voice In the
conduct Of their affairs. He did no'
hesitate to point out the faults! Of the
associations.
They have been formed in a hap
hazard manner" he said, land the re-
suit Is that there Is much overlapping
and duplication of jurisdiction. TINS
matter should be untangled and the
boundaries Of the various associations
should be readjusted in the Interests OF
uniformity. Why. a citizens associa
ton in the northeast section Of the city
claimed jurisdiction over exactly one
third Of the entire district These con
ditions should be remedied.'
Major Kutz described In detail thu
improvements contemplated In the ter
,, ritory covered by the Rhode Island Ave
nue. Association. A musical program
and a drill by Boy Scouts were given.
The Washington times., 1915-03-20
q. w. Law School Plans
Semi-Centennial Dinner

The semicentennial celebration of the
establishment of the law school OF
George Washington University, accord
ing to tentative plans, will be held May
l, at Rauscher's. The dinner will be
attended by the law students of the uni
versity, and the members of the Column
bian-George Washington Law School
Association, an alumni organization.
Addresses will be made by a number
Of men in public life; members Of the
university faculty, and students of the
law school. A program of original songs
has been prepared.
The alumni will hold an informal meet
ing April 30 at one of the clubs here.
Separate class reunions are also being
arranged.
The general committee on arrange
ments is composed of NJ; l.; Ferson,
Archibald King and j. Lewis Parks. jr:,
Of the law school faculty: William c.
Van Week, Of the Law School Assocla-
ton, and Breedlove Smith. Elton w.
Stanley, L. E. Brattan, H. H: semmes'
l.. T. Breuninger, Homer T. Shaver =
A. Osoinach, D. a. Cannon. and ID. M
EARL, from the student body.
The Washington times., 1915-03-20
Wife Wins Restoration
For Ensign J. E. Austin

Because the copy of the regulations
which the young man consulted did not
prohibit marriage of naval officers
Joseph Eliot Austin, ensign. who was
dismissed for marrying without the
permission of the department. soon is
to be restored to the service.
This Is in accordance with a bill
passed by the last Congress. Young
Austin was married at Honolulu. Mrs.
Austin pleaded the cause OF her hus-
band so we'll before Secretary Daniels
that he recommended legislation TO re-
store him. and he will become an extra
number in the grade of junior lieuten-
ant.
The Washington times., 1915-03-20
Lecture on Navy to Be
Given at Belmont Home

our Navy and What 1t Means will
be the subject of lecture by DR.. Ed
ward Breck, of the Navy League OF the
United States. at the home Of Perry
Belmont. 1918 New Hampshire avenue,
Monday afternoon at 4:3O o'clock. The
lecture will be illustrated and Is one of
a series given by DR.. Breck before va
rious social and political organizations.
Mr.. Belmont will preside at the meet
ing, which will be under the auspices
Of the Navy League.
The Washington times., 1915-03-20
Rival Kentucky
Societies Started
Natives Of Blue Grass State Living
In Capital Expect Spirited
Contest, ,..I

Rival Kentucky socities have been Or
ganized In the Capital with j. L. Good
key, Of the Government Printing Of
fee. and @. J. Drewry, of the General
Land Office. as heads of the two or
ganizations.
Notices first were sent out by Mr..
Goodkey announcing that Kentucky
State organization had been formed of
which Senator Ollie James had been
requested to be honorary president The
charter, 1t was announced, would be
kept open until March q.
A few days ago another organization
was launched at a meeting In the Riggs
building, with Mr.. Drewry as president.
Our organization is non-political and
strictly social" Mr.. Drewry said today.
I'VE expect to have the representative
Kentucky association OF the District"
This Kentucky association formed at
the Riggs building has nothing to do
with the one am connected with" MIR.
Goodkey said.
Leaders Of the two organizations de-
cline to discuss the matter further, but
Kentuckians in the Capital look for a
spirited contest
The Washington times., 1915-03-20
National Pharmacy Body
Indorses Anti-Drug Law

Having adopted resolution indorsing
the Harrison law to prevent the indis-
criminate sale of narcotics. the execu-
tive committee of the National Associa-
ton of Boards of Pharmacy closed its
two days conference at the Raleigh last
night.
Druggists all over the country, de-
cIarred the delegates, are in sympathy
with the bill
Most Of the States" caid Chairman
J. C. Burton, of Oklslahoma, have
strict laws dealing with the sale of
narcotics, but the enforcement of them,
unfortunately is placed in the hands OF
individuals Indifferent TO their duties. !
believe the Harrison law will remedY
that evil. and every State soon VIII sec
the beenfits."
The Washington times., 1915-03-20
Cotton Crop Figures
Show 1914 Increase

The gross 1914 cotton crop totaled 49,
1o2143 bales of 500 pounds each. as COM
pared with 14156, 4s6 similar bales for
1918, according to official figures given
out by the Census Bureau today. This
increased crop on top Of the war con-
ditions in Europe helped to throw off
the cotton market.
Cotton estimated by ginners as re-
naming to be ginner and included in
the statistics for 1914. amounts to 12l, ,45l
bales In addition 772. go running bales
OF Iintcrs were obtained from the crop
OF 1914, compared with 6S1. 1853 bales for
1913, equivalent to I9l ,464 bales of 800
pounds for 1914 and 63S,SSl for 1913.
The Washington times., 1915-03-20
Treasury Officials to
Speak Before Ionic Club

Assistant Secretaries Of the Treasury
Newton, Malburn, and Peters and Comp
troller Downey will speak at the annual
banquet Of the Ionic Club Of Master Ma
sons at the New Ebbitt tonight. w.
w. Warwick will be toastmaster.
Following are the officers Of the club.
which consists Of Master Masons en-
ployed at the Treasury Department: B.
Y. Steel, president; j. L. Wilmeth. vice
president; c. A. Jaquette, secretary; J.
E. Harper. treasurer; c. r. Johnston.
marshal. and D. G. Chessman, door
keeper.
The Washington times., 1915-03-20
Revenues of Railroads
Fell Off in January

Figures made public by the Interstate
Commerce Commission today showed
railroad operating revenues for Janu-
airy, 1915, Of $214, 1876. 1856, an average per
mile Of $685. against $l,o2l average for
January. 1914
Operating expenses were Sl63, 769 ,221 an
average of s7l6. per mile, against 1914
average of s7@.
The months operating income was
s3s.174 2os, an average Of sl71 per milc,
against S176 In 1914.
The Washington times., 1915-03-20
Jitney Bus
Line Plans Progressing

jitney bus line between Washington
and Rockville Is being organized by J.
Abby Henderson, of Rockville.
The organization is stif in a tenta-
tive state, and Rockville residents hav-
ing a regular business in Washington
are interested, as are those along the
Rockville pike. Rates, routes, and
schedules are being planned.
The Washington times., 1915-03-20
Police Seeking Men Who
Held Up Woman in Store

Police of the Eighth precinct are
seeking two colored men who held up
Mrs Fannie Katz in the grocery store
of Katz and Deskin at 1l25 s street
northwest last night and robbed the
till of $40.
One man rifled the till while his COM
panion held Mrs. KatZ Oft with a re-
volver. Mrs. katz told the police she
was so frightened she could not de-
scribe the men.
The Washington times., 1915-03-20
Join Press Association.

Mrs. Ellis Logan. president of the Dis
trict Federation of Women's Clubs, and
Mrs. w. L. Andrews were admitted to
membership in the Women's National
Press Association at a meeting held last
night at the Raleigh.
In the absence of Mrs. Mary S. Lock-
wood president of the association; Mrs.
Grace Porter Hopkins presided. Those
present included Mrs Ruth NJ Griswold
Pealer. Mrs. Josephine Arnold Rich,
Mrs Lydia Adams Williams. Mrs. Leigh
Chalmers. Miss Grace Pierce. and Miss
Ellen Burrows Foster.
The Washington times., 1915-03-20
Mississippi Society
To Hear Gorgas Tonight

How yellow jack was conquered
and the Canal Zone made habitable In
spite of tropical fevers. will be described
by Major Gen. William c. Gorgas, Sur
geon General. U. S. A.. when he appears
tonight before the Mississippi Society
at Confederate Memorial Hall.
The Washington times., 1915-03-20
Lectures on Argentine.

Dr.. Bailey Willis. consulting geologist
10 the minister of public works of Ar
gentine In 1911 and 1912. lectured on Ar
gentine and Chile before the National
Geographic Society last night at New
Masonic Temple. The lecture was Illus
trated with Andean scenes and views of
South American life.
The Washington times., 1915-03-20
Give Concert Tonight.

The public is invited to concert in
the assembly hall Of the Y. NJ. C. A.
at o'clock tonight by the Choir and
String Club. Those contributing to the
program are Miss Emma NJ. c. Bender.
pianist; William H. Boyer, baritone, ac-
companied by Harry Patterson Hopkins.
The Washington times., 1915-03-20
Described Roman Art.

Frank Edward Johnson described the
Phoenician and Roman art treasures OF
Tunista before the Washington Society
of Archaeological Institute OF America
at the National Museum yesterday.
The Washington times., 1915-03-20
Biologists Meet Tonight.

"Thc Breeding OF Minks In Captivity"
and THE Importance of Foreign Birds
will be among the topics discussed to-
the Cosmos Club.
The Washington times., 1915-03-20
LOCAL MENTION.

Wholesale and Retail Fruits, Vege-
tables and Poultry. Schamel. 1884 Ar
cade Market.
keystone Daily-Virginia. sos 9th st
Phone Main $500
And put your Want Ad in The Evening
Times
The Washington times., 1915-03-20

Asquith
Communique
Franc-ureur
HOhenZOuern
Iron Cross
The Washington times., 1915-03-20
The llts1a1yD8&est
For March 2Oth, 1915


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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-25
Eff forts 10 Revive !
Mothers 2 Pension Law

CHARLESTON, W. va, Jan. rs. =
An effort Is being made to revive the
mothers pension bill. which was in.
troduced in the House last week by
Delegate Weiss, OF Ohio county, and
which was amended by the judiciary
committee so that It's author declareB
It is practically useless. It is likely
the bill will be recommended
the bill will be recommitted to the
committee, and II is understood a
large delegation Of women Will appear
to ask that the original bill be reported
back. i, &
The scommittee.s amended bill in
addition to decreasing the pension so
that It cannot amount to more than
s25. regardless OF the number OF chill
dren, provides no special levy or tax
to create o fund from which to pay
the pension. II provides that It shall
be paid out OF the epoor fund" of each
county. which makes 1t practically In
operative, In that this fund is usually
overdrawn In every county anyway.
a bill similar to that offered by
Weiss in the House has been intro
duced in the Senate. and Is expected
to pass sfayorably.
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Most Far Reach hing viii BE
Measure Covering Pol
luton of Streams.
sEvERALLPuRLlc HEARlNesiWiLL
BE GIVEN ON IMP PoRTANTs
QUESTIONS. (
9. 8. 2 !. 81 !. ~ J.

CHARLESTON, w. IVA, Jan. 25.-
Several bills were reported out OF
committees whenst legislature went
into session this morning, as a result
Of action agreed upon in committee
meetings.. s., &, 4 T., ~ q
Probably the most important bill ito
be reported is that sintrodu in the
house by Delegate Arlen q. zSwiger,
of Tyler, to protect the public health
by preventing the pollution and spre.
serving the purity Of the waters Of
the state. Afterlbrief consideration by
the committee on taxation, and finance
1t was ordered printed and will. beIre.
ported back today without recommen
dation. :: 4 i. n. n a.
The bill gives the! state board Of
health supervision and, control over
the, public waters. sewage, trades
wastes and refuse and the disposal
thereof, ,!providing for. the Construct ion,
alteration and operation OF plants sor
works for the collection, transporta.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-25
Several california Cities are
Visited by the
Factions.
'MANYARRESTS ARE MADE
OUTBREAK CANE WHEN CLANS
cLAsHED AT a PEACE <.
MEETING.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25.--Threo
Chinese were shot and Killed and a
number rwounded ina Tong war which
broke out in several California cities
last night Quong wah, president Of
the Sen suey Wings, and one Of his
fellow tongmen we're killed In the
fighting here and another met a like
fate at Stockton. Clashes In Oakland
and at a small set tlemen several miles
from Stockton caused tie wounding
ofstwo other Chinese. l
More than a score of arrests were
made today at the various points Of
conflict and the police Of all Pacific
coast cities are keeping watch on
Chinese Inhabitants in effort to pre-
vent a spread OF ofihostilities. The war
began at a peace meeting here Of rep
resentatives OF the Sen suey Wings,
sueyS Sings and four companies to
patch up quarrels which had been
smoldering for o year. This is the
first Tong outbreak in the west in
many months.
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German gruiiserIs
Interned at San Juan

RytGAssociated Preas)
WASHINGToN.7Ja jan 25.-The Ger
man government has accepted the al
Tentative offered by the United States
in the case OF the prize Collier X. d.
Three, formerly the British collier
Farm and has consented to have ner
interned for the war with her crew
at San Juan.
Notification Of the decision was
given the state department today by
Count varnstorf, the German ambassa.
dor. The Farm, a British collier laden
with 5000 tons OF coal was captured
by the German cruiser karlsruhe in
the North Atlantic and manned by a
German crew OF twenty.three. She
then wasiused as a tender fol. the Ger.
man war ship and recently put In 10
sea for provisions. Last week the
commander was notified he must in.
; terne with his crew or put to sea at
once.
The British cruiser Bristol was
waiting outside the lharbor.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-25
Family Of Five Is
Killed by Father

BUTLER, Pa, Jan. 25.-H. H. Woods
atelegraph operator Of Harmony juno.
tion, Butler county, yesterday shot and
killed his wife and their three chil.
dren and then committed suicide.
The victims wire shot in the fore.
head and death In each case is belived
to have been instantaneous.
The bodies were, found by Il. L. Hin.
derbrand, who resides on the first floor
and who investigate when Woods and
his wife failed to attend church this
afternoon. Hilderbrand. says he heard
some noise on the second floor, occu.
pied by Woods early today but paid
no attention to Il. ~
9 Woods, aged IS years, was employed
by the B. q o. Railroad company. His
victims were his wife aged SO years
and three daughters, Fay, 15tyears: !:
Rose Mary, six years and Marjorie,
aged two years. NJ
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Especial to the The West virginian)
CHARLESTON, Jan. 25.-Proposed
amendments to the state constitution
again played an important part in the
legislative session. Senator Keim
this morning offered a resolution
amending the constitution providing
for the recall Of public officials and
removal Of judges. and another was
offered by Delegate Duty. Of Richie
county, Republican floor leader, and
Smith, of Doddridge, offered the re-
call resolution.
Large petitions were filed In both
houses in behalf OF the suffrage reso-
luton, which win come up as spe.
cial order tomorrow. Hinerman, of
Marshall, presented petition pro.
testing against state aid for Normal
school training in High schools but
fayoring state aid for High schools.
Weiss, Of Ohio county. offered a bill
repeating the present hotel inspection
law.
Senator Godbey proposed an amend.
ment to the constitution reclassifyins
all taxable property. This Is expect
ed to be Of more vital Importance
than any Of the other resolutions.
Rosenbloom offered a bill to In.
crease the rates under the workmen's
compensation act, while the senate
sent back to the committee the bill
increasing the (numberso of mine inspec-
tors, their salaries and the salary OF
the head Of the department.
Senator Lowe offered the Fairmont
and Warrington charters. 5
The Juvenile parole 8bfll, making
age q instead of is, was passed after
motion to Indefinitely postpone was
Host.
The house passed more than a half
dozen bills, mostly Of minor or local
importance, before recessing until Q
O'Clock this afternoon. The excep.
ton being the kbiIl holding the hns.
band not liable for SANDER by the
fSwife.
The senate adjourned at 1880.