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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-31
Kiss Main To Re Graduated
with High HOnOrs.

With High hOnOrs.
Miss Grace Main will graduate at
Coe college, Cedar Rapids, on June
9th. Miss Main not only graduates
from the literary course with de-
gree vagne cum laude, but also gradu-
ates from the conservatory Of music
at the same time. She will visit in
Chicago for short time after gradu-
alton and reacsh Durango about July
lst. She expects 70 remain here dur
INK the next year.
yee Murphy. Jr.
The Joe and Kate Murphys are the
hspplest people In town-the first
shfld ~ ~ (IrIGh on both sides)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-06
The Trade Honesty COMMITTEES.

A committee of merchants and buy
ers is to be organized in Washing
ton for the purpose of safeguarding
the interests of customers IN the mat
ter of false advertising. 1t should
have full public support. The Star
has long maintained that misleading
and untruthful statements regarding
merchandise should not be published
in the advertisements of commodities
offered for sale, and has as far as
possible excluded them from its col
umns. Now the plan is for the buy
ers themselves, through committee
composed of delegates from the citi-
zens' associations, to exercise "vigi-
lance" power over the trade an
nouncements, sitting as court to
hear complaints of inaccurate and de-
ceptive claims for goods offered for
sale and endeavoring to prevent de-
ception to the disadvantage of con-
sumers. II the plan works it will
make for honesty in all trade an
nouncements and drive out of the To-
cal market goods that do not meas
ure up to the claims of manufac-
turers and sellers. The great major
ity of merchants desire to satisfy
their patrons in every particular.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-06
The Freer Art Gift to Washington.

When, few years ago, Mr.. Charles
L. Freer of Detroit announced the
gift to the Smithsonian Institution of
his rich collection of works of art by
Whistler, to be placed in Washing
ton after his death, the prospective
addition to the art treasures of the
capital was hailed as aiding material
ly toward the development of this
city as an American art center. The
hope was then expressed that an ade-
quate housing for the collection
would be provided, and that perhaps
Mr.. Freer, with an eye to the proper
setting of his gems of art, would
transfer the works here personally.
Now it has come about that Mr.. Freer
has determined not only to send his
Whistlers here, but his entire won
derful collection, the work of life
time of careful and discriminative Sc
lection among the productions of
American artists, and has moreover,
in spirit of generosity which BELTS
so remarkable a gift, concluded to
provide himself the housing of the
gallery.
One million dollars, it is estimated,
will be spent upon the building which
is to accommodate the paintings, sculp-
lures, bronzes and other art works
of the Freer collection. Mr.. Freer
has been studying gallery structures
and arrangements, and it is evident
that he proposes that the building he
will erect here next spring will be a
model, as the value and beauty of the
collection deserve: 1t will be rich
addition to the architecture of Wash
ington, but its contents will be even
more notable in their contribution to
the art life of the American people.
The development of a truly national
art institution is immeasurably facili-
tated by this decision of the Detroit
connoisseur, who deserves the
thanks of the nation for his munifi-
cent gift.
With the Freer collection here in
Washington, sumptuously housed and
open freely to the public, the Ma
tional Capital will attain a conspicu-
Gus place among the art centers Of
the world. Should the Widener col
lection come here also Washington's
art Importance will be greatly adj
vanced. With the small but excellent
National Gallery already started, and
with the Corcoran Gallery of high re-
pute, the capital has now acquired a
commendable position in the art
world. The Freer gift, which cannot
be measured in money terms, turns
the scale decidedly in favor of this
city as one of the places of world art
importance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-06

nent to any consideration OF the tax
alton methods.
The public school system should be
brought under the jurisdiction of the
District Commissioners. 1t was a
mistake to separate it from the mu-
nicipal administration, and it is to
be hoped that the present recon-
mendation will result In the closer
coordination of school and District
administration which the Commits
sioners now propose. The Commits
sioners deal literally with the schools
in their estimates, as conditions re-
quire. There is urgent need of more
buildings throughout the District, and
the proposed additions will, if grant,
ed, greatly relieve the school conges-
ton which is now suffered.
In other respects the estimates are
in line with proper District develop
ment. They call for better street
lighting, for the more thorough mo-
torization of the fire department and
for more adequate scale of pay in
the police department. In respect to
park additions the estimates wisely
include provisions for the acquisition
of two tracts of land, now available,
which are admirably suited to this
purpose and which should be prompt
1y secured if the policy is to be con-
tinued of increasing the area of pub
lie reservations in accordance with a
general scheme of locations to give
the maximum benefit to the people of
all parts of the District.
These estimates are unusual in their
inclusion of general legislative propo-
sitions, which ordinarily are con-
veyed by the Commissioners in the
course of their annual report. Doubt
less that report will explain why the
full amount of District revenues ex-
pected for the next fiscal year is not
computed in the present budget.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-06

They are often themselves the vic
Tins OF the misleading trade an
nouncements and welcome eo-opera-
ton on the part of the buyers who
are disappointed in goods for which
virtues are claimed that they do not
find upon purchase. In the matter
Of valuations, also, there is a field for
effective reform. There is no essen
tiai difference between deeeiving the
customer as to the quality or virtue
of commodity and deluding him as
to IT'S true value when special prices
are announced. The joint vigilance
committee of buyers and merchants,
wisely conducted, should be the means
of establishing high standard of
trade honesty in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-06
The Suffrage Petition.

An impressive delegation of SUI
fragists today presents a petition to
the Congress for the adoption of
constitutional amendment extending
the franchise to women throughout
the United States. Since the suffra-
gists were here last knocking on the
doors of Congress for legislation the
issue of equal voting rights has been
put to test in four eastern states
New Jersey, New York, Massachu-
sets and Pennsylvania-and in each
the vote has been in the negative.
This setback, however, has not dis
couraged the proponents of suffrage,
but, on the contrary, has increased
their determination to seek equal po-
litical rights through congressional
rather than state enactments. They
approach Congress at time of high
pressure of public business. Measures
of the utmost, national Importance
are on the calendar for this session.
There is a strong desire on the part
of the legislators to complete the
work of the session early on account
of the national political campaign
that will open in July. The suffra-
gists, however, are urgent in their de-
mand for consideration, for from
their point of view the extension of
the franchise is an issue as important
as any other with which Congress
will have to deal this winter. Judg-
ing from the spirit they have shown
in the past, they will not permit the
question to be pigeonholed and neg
lected, but will insist upon attention,
and, if possible, action before the
gavel falls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-06
The Session Begins.

The Sixty-fourth Congress has as
semb1ed. The length of the session
is problematical. Early June figures
in the hopes of members who have
the national conventions in mind.
That date seems unlikely when the
character and the amount of business
TO be presented are considered. On
the card are straight political ques-
tons leading to partisan controver-
sizes. and then so-called non-partisan
questions expected to develop spirit
showing that none is for party, but
! all are for the state. The guessing
about adjournment is free for all.
A likely guess, founded upon some
observation of human and political
nature, is that when Congress buckles
/, in dead earnest to its work the ma
tional conventions will not control
the situation. Hurry calls with those
meetings in view will not be needed.
Speeding up will not be popular. Not
only the amount, but the Importance
of the work will counsel and require
!. deliberation. Even in the House put
!. ting on the screws will hardly be en-
ployed to the limit. In the Senate
cloture will not be attempted. The
majority in caucus has so decreed.
!, Responsibility for legislation is, OF
course. with the democrats. But that
fact does not make the position OF
the republicans one of ease and mere
observation. Merely criticising and
voting against democratic PROPOSE
tons will not discharge the obliga-
tions of the republicans. They should
submit propositions of their own,
seither as amendments or otherwise,
. and so go on record themselves and
put the opposition on record outside
of the opposition's program.
!: There is one question-prepared-
ness-which, if possible, should be
dealt with in non-partisan way. An
adequate national defense is impera-
tive. What army and navy experts
have seen and been recommending for
years has been made so plain by the
European war that laymen of all par
ties and in all walks of life now see
q and recommend. Lawyers, doctors,
educators, business men, wage-earn-
ers, o1ergymen all are found in num-,
befs in the ranks of those asking for
congressional action on what con-
!, Germs all.
r The President has declared the
question non-partisan, and presuma-
bly, will so present it in his address
tomorrow. He will not speak to
united democracy, but will speak to
a body where democratic defections
can be more than balanced by re-
cruits from the republican side if the
appeal is made in the proper way.
1t will be most unfortunate for the
!. country if for any reason, through
overzeal or otherwise, either side in
PRODUCES partisanship into the bust
ness and robs the preparedness move
ment of its full significance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-06
The Commissioner Estimates.

While the District Commissioners
in their annual estimates, submitted
to Congress today, fail to go to the
limit of the expected revenues, by
margin of some 100000. the budget
which they present, totaling SI5,473,-
''67634, inclusive of the water depart
ment, is eminently satisfactory in the
proposed increases in the Districts
equipment. Most important, however,
is the Commissioners recommended
ton of certain administrative changes,
such as the inclusion of the Dis
trict's public school system directly
under their jurisdiction. the appoint
Inent of the recorder of deeds by the
, Commissioners and of the register of
wills by the District Supreme Court
instead of by the President. the aboli-
ton of the board OF charities and the
appointment by the Commissioners OF
a director of charities. They also
urge the consolidation of the water
department under District instead of
government control and recommend
: the enactment of legislation for an
, annual instead of tricnnial assess
ment of property values.
The annual assessment proposition
is unquestionably meritorious and
should receive favorable considera-
ton by Congress. 1t will probably be
taken under Amusement irrespective
t.of any recommendations that
may be made by the joint select COM
: mittce now considering the fiscal re-
lations between the District and the
general government. Whether the
!. proposal for the recording of the true
consideration of property values in
cases of transfer should be included
in this measure is subject to discus
sioA, Tie matter. however, is peril
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-06

A peace crew is likely to find En-
rope too busy trying to get men into
the trenches to be interested in an eff
fort to call them out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-06

Diplomatic representatives who
haze become unwelcome personages
feajoy greater assurances of safety in
ocean travel than neutral passengers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-06
None Whatever.


When you hear q Teller braggin' il,
light an joyous way.
What's the use of interruptin' his
melodious little layl
When he tells about the things that
he has done in days gone by?
What's the good Of showing records
his assertions to denyl
You could do it If you would,
But what's the good!
The Joy of life is frequently de-
pendent on dream.
And its fairest, fondest vision takes
the shape of self-esteem.
We glorify ourselves like happy birds
up in the trees.
These egotistic fancies could be shat
tered with great ease
II cold frankness were turned loose
But what's the usel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-06

The complete solution of the land
slide problem in the Panama canal
may give San Francisco a chance to
hold another exposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-06
Trying to sixnal.

what did you tell that man who
asked you if he could marry his
daughter?"
Il acted as grouchy as possible"
replied Mr.. Cumrox. II couldn't tell
him right out that Gladys has sharp
temper, but l thought I'd sort O. hint
to him that she might have inherited
one"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-06

Republics are proverbially migrate
full, but several we'll known monar-
chies are giving rather limited assur-
ances Of consideration for their Off
cial servants at present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-06

Mr.. Bryan is now in the interesting
position of private citizen with Con-
gress on his hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-06

The Sixty-fourth Congress has
opened as matter of formaiity. The
closing will be the real feat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-06

So many international apologies
are considered due that perhaps a
few belated ones will not matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-06

Fortunately, there is no disposition
to make presidential message so
long as to suggest eloture precau-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-06

Every statesman feels that debate
could be limited with advantage if the
right selections were made of the men
whose remarks were to be curtailed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-06

The demand for sugar may keep
the price up, but the south will not
render any thanks to the tariff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-06

Protection for munition plants is an
important matter for which tariff
cannot provide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-06
1heEvenins Star Newspaper Company

The Evening Star with the Sunday
morning edition, Is delivered by carriers
within the city at IS cents per month:
aaily only Is cents per month. Sunday
emily 10 cents Per month. Orders may %
sent by mail, or telephone Main 244o:
Collection is made by carrier at the emo
Of each month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-06

!. The weather bulletins are particu
1arly encouraging to early Christmas
shoppers this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-06

1t would be joke on the world If
Henry Ford turned up on neutral
shores with something to advertise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-06

: The Oscar II would seem more ap-
propriately equipped if it were run
by a gasoline engine. s-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-06

It is the season Of peace on earth in
one hemisphere only.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-06

ps,,b,e IN s6vspe-by mall postas. prepaid:
0aily, Sunday included. one month. 90 cents.
Daily sunday excepted. one month. 4O cents.
0turday Star. 81 year; Sunday Star. WV yssr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-06
Preparedness.

Among the gifts that Christmas
brings
Will be included overshoes,
And rubber coats and other things
We hope we will not have to use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-06
Incredible.

Nero 6ddled while Rome burned"
Il don't believe it," replied the man
who likes to disagree. mo violinist
with Nero's political pull would have
permitted a pyrotechnic display to go
on as rival performance"
A good poker player misses a great
deal of the enjoyment of life by not
being able to let on when he is real
ly happy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-06
SHOOTING STARS.
BY .PHILANDHR JOHNSON.

Dry.
did Crimson Gulch go dry last
election1"
Completely" replied Broncho Bob.
THE candidates treated till there
wasn't drop left in the place. But
the towns recovering"
Love stories are liable to do some
harm by setting a pace in elegant and
poetic eourtship that no ordinary
man can keep up with.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-19
Cave A ST. PATRICK PARTY
Guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John Sheaffer
Spent Pleasant Evening at
Their Home

Mr.. and Mrs. John Sheaffer enter
tanned at a ST. Patrick party at their
home in Enhaut last evening. Games
and music were features OF the even
ino's entertainment and refreshments
were served.
Those present included: Misses Jen-
ME Parthemore, Mary Hoffman, Alfe'
retta Hoffman, Edna Hoover, Blanche
Cooper, Margie Look, Elsie Alleman,
Caroline Thompson, Rhea Thumma, An
ME Thumma and Katharine Barns, and
James Meyer, Harry Papenfu, la,
verne snavely, Stephen Keim, Russell
Kline, Omer Kline, Ralph Cooper, Har'
ry Houck, Paul Thornton, Earl Sheaf-
fer, Earl Alleman, Miles Thornton,
Ralph Bishop, Millard O'Neal, Frank
Rightnour, Ii. Still, John McElhenny,
Harold Kline, M. G. Demming, 6. Ross
Fisher, Russell Reiner, Omer Miller,
Foster Leonard, Lester Sheaffer, Har.
nv Shaeffer, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Moy-
er. Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Parlaman.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-19
nARRsBURe sTARDEPENpENT FRIDAY EVENING" MARCH 1s 1915

left to-day for Marietta, where she will
visit relatives.
Miss Ida F. Swope, 2S1 Briggs street,
is in Atlantic City for short stay.
Miss Mary Long has gone to her
home in Lancaster after visit with
Miss Cora Swayne, 32S South Four
teenth street.
Luther Hooker, of New York, has
gone home after visiting his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hooker, in Middle
town.
Miss Elizabeth Breidigam, 1908
Hunter street, and Miss Jean Gruver,
432 South Fifteenth street, have re-
turned from Shippensburg.
tMr. and Mrs. William L. Palmer,
1719h North Fifth street, have re.
turned from a visit to Lancaster.
Mrs. c. G. Miller, 2340 North Sixth
street. and Mrs. John W. Long, 1881
North Sixth street, have returned from
Lancaster.
Miss Katherine Smith, student a,
the Woman S College, Lutherville, Md.
is spending several weeks with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Smith, 1914
North Sixth street.
William Johnston, 5000 North Sec
ond street, is spending several days II
Lebanon.
Miss Alberta Gingrich, of York, i.
the guest of Miss Sara Bowers, 1906
North Front street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Shettel have
returned to their home at Lewisberry
after a. visit wit. Miss Bratten, 3Ot
North street.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-19
HOW French People
CURE stomach TROUBLE

A household remedy of the French
peasantry, copsisting of pure vegetable
oil, and said to possess wonderful merit
in the treatment of stomach, liver and
intestinal troubles, has been introduced
in this country by George H. Mayr, who
for twenty years has been one of the
leading downtown druggists of Chi
cago and who himself was cured by its
use. So quick and effective is its action
that single dose is usually enough to
bring pronounced relief in the most
stubborn cases, and many people who
have tried it declare they never heard
of anything to produce such remarkable
results in so short time. 1t is known
as Mayr's Wonderful Remedy and can
now be had at all leading drug stores.
1t is sold with the positive understand
ing that your money will be refunded
without question or quibble if ONE
hottie fails to- give you absolute salts
faction.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-19
miss LUCY marsh. CONCERT
SOPRANO, heard IN RECITAL
Popular Singer Has Voice of Excep-
tional Quality and Perfect Tech
nical Equipment-English, French,
German and italian Songs

The recital given by Miss Lucy
March, one of Americas most gifted
concert sopranos, was a treat such as
Harrisburg music lovers have rarely en-
ioyed before. Miss Marsh, of pleasing
personality, possesses a pure soprano
voice of exceptional quality and perfect
technical equipment.
The program consisted of songs in
German, French, Italian and English
and if it were possible, the enthusiastic
audience became little more generous
in their applause, and expressions of
appreciation, over the latter group.
The "Sunshine Som by Greig,
birth of Morn by Leoni and Wood.
mans ga Birthday were best re-
ceived of the English group and the
former was sung with great loveliness
and tender plaintiveness, characteristic
of the Norwegian composer.
Newell Albright played the accom-,
paniments in his usual pleasing and
capable manner.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-19
MRS. GERLOCk HOSTESS
Entertained the Members of Sewing
Club at Her Home

Mrs. j. A. Geriock entertained the
members of the Sewing Club connected
with the A. o. B. class OF Ridge Ave-
nue. NJ. L. Sunday school at her home,
1914 Mulberry street, last evening.
Those present were Mrs. George
Helm, Mrs. Frank Allen, Mrs. c. Il.
Williams, Mrs. Linden Gates, Mrs. w.
II. Frank, Mrs. Jeany Hawk, Mrs. w.
V. Linn, Mrs. w. f. Moilit, Mrs. Harry
Parsons, Mrs. j. B. Burchfeld, Miss
Alice Shaffer, Miss Martha Craig, Miss
Emily Neil and Ray Hawk.
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Thursday Afternoon Tea at olivet

Mrs. Henry Pennypacker and Mrs.
John Williams were hostesses at tea
given yesterday afternoon in the par
lors of the Olivet Presbyterian church
to the ladies of the church.
The guests included: Mrs. Charles
Border Mrs. Lucian Notes.-The, Mrs
Sherman Notes.-The, Mrs. William o.
Yates, Mn. Percy Walker, Mrs.
Charles Pass, Mrs. George Gelwicks,
Mrs. Charles Rapp Mrs. Donald
Wertz, Mrs. j. P. Brasselman, Mrs
James Macdonald, Mrs. L. o. Nico-
demus, Mrs. Charles Leas, Mrs. Smith,
Mrs. Harriet Armstrong, Mrs. Charles
Bowman, Mrs. Harry Bomberger and
Mrs. Annie Mote.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-19
ENTERTAINED AT CARDS
Guests of Miss Marion Steiner Spent
Pleasant Afternoon

Miss Marion Steiner entertained at
cards at her home, S17 North Sixth
street, yesterday afternoon, compi'
mentary to Mrs. Edwin Berry, of Ship
pensburg. The card room was prettily
decorated in green and white and fol
lowing the games refreshments were
served
Those present were Misses Edith
Troup, Constance Beidleman, Eleanor
Copeiin, Mrs. Charles Smith, Mrs. Cal
der Metzger, Mrs. Ruel Sides, Mrs. Her
bert Harry, Mrs. George Keat, Mrs
James HAITI, Mrs. Gilbert Dyes, Mrs
Robert Troup, Mrs. Harry Geisking and
Mrs. Charles Steiner.