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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-16
M. M. Coltharp Burned to Death.

CHARLOTTE. N. c.. December 16.-M.
NJ. Coltharp, travelling man of Fort
Mill, S. G.. was burned to death early
this morning in fire which destroyed a
boarding house operated on the second
floor of the Express Building at Monroe,
N. C..
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ministratfon Of the public schools or
the charities or of any of the other
functions now controlled by separate
and more or less Independent boards.
The one compensation that the people
OF Washington have for their complete
lack OF a voice in their own govern
ment is thesabsence of petty municipal
politics Politics in certain sense can
not be eliminated from any human &C
tivity.
There is even politics in the board
of education and in the public schools
of the District of Columbia under the
present law. 1t is to get rid of such
politics as far as may bet is to less
en- the effect of such polftics-that the
Commissioners hope to see the admin
fstrative and executive function of the
school system vested in one mana di-
rector of education. Then all the respop-
sibiltty being placed upon him, when
anything goes wrong in the public
schools everybody will know who Is re-,
sponsible and he will be made to pay
the price.
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Roger T. Gill, senior member of the
firm of N Rufus Gill & Sons, died at
the Church Home and Infirmary. in
Baltimore, from pneumonia, following
an operation. He was born in Balti-
more, July Is. 1865.
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Howard H Nickle. forty, a brakeman,
was killed in falling from a freight
train near Elkton, Md.
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Credit Men Elect Officers.

The annual election of officers was a
feature of the gathering Of the credit
men. Arthur J. May. former vice pres
ident of the organization. was elected
president Carl C. Mueller was elected
vice president and John Poole treas
urer: r. P. Shealey was reelected sec
rotary New members of the directo-
rate were elected as follows: E. 3. Ad-
ans, A. F. Harlan, F. w. White, L. E.
Valentine and Floyd E. Davis.
The association Endorsed the plan to
make an effort to have a bad check
law enacted for the District. A draft
of a proposed bad check law was ap-
proved. The association voted to hold
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Westinghouse to Rule.

ut has been objected in some quar-
ters that the transfer of the executive
powers of such bodies as the board of
education and the board of charities
to the Commissioners will lessen the
participation in the local government
of Westinghouse. This cannot be
true. The members of the advisory
board of education and the members OF
the advisory board of charities to be
appointed by the Commissioners in case
the laws are changed in accordance
with our recommendations will, OF
course, be Washingtonians. Their ad-
vice will be followed in the future as
1t has been in the past, and the fact
that there Is a single responsible head
in each service, a director of education
and director Of public charities, Will
relieve the members Of these boards OF
to them a greater opportunity Tor
civic service. and one that confidently
believe will be embraced and maze tne
most Of"
the National Training School for Girls.
an institution to which girls are com
mitted by the District courts, one that
is essentially a District institution. he
said. and yet governed by board OF
trustees appointed by the Attorney
General. If the Commissioners have
anything to do with the institution.
they should have supervisory power
over it. Mr. Brownlow commended.
In concluding his remarks, he said
the board of Commissioners wants to
see Washington keep apace with other
cities Of the country. This can be best
accomplished. the Commissioners main
tain. by clothing the municipal gov
eminent with greater powers, by
having fewer Independent boards and
greater concentration of authority.
I'VE want more politics in the city
government in that sense Of politics
which brings about greater participa-
ton of the greater number of people.
in that sense of politics which kindles
a livelier interest on the part Of every
citizen in every function of the civic
life: and We want less politics OF that
petty kind that feeds upon forgetting
and that seeks to perpetuate anti
auated and useless hindrances to bet
ter government by attacking falsely
and unjustly the motives of those pro-
gressive citizens who would march on
and not stand pat"
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A short-sighted Teller is tn first
t see his finish.
Long whiskers are all right if
your wife selects your neckties.
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Criticism Based on Misconception.

"Since the recommendation of the
Commissioners concerning the CONSOLE
dalton of municipal functions have
been made public serious criticisms
have been heard in various quarters in
the District, based upon an absolutely
erroneous conception of what we are
trying to do.
Let me say here and now-and l
speak not only for myself, but for my
two colleagues on the board--there has
been no thought and there is no inten-
ton of injecting politics into the ad-
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L. S. ENGINEER OFFICE. ROOM aos, SOUTH.
em building Washington D. G.-Sealed pro-
pcssls for dredging In Anacostia river. ID. G..
VIII b received here until ~ a. December Is,
1915. anl thsa opened Informattsn on applics-
ttA Do29. 90 del. 2, 1917
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE ANNUAL MEETING of THE SHARE
holders Of The Riggs National Bank of Wash
ington. d. e. will be held at the banking
house, 1903 Pa ave-. on Tuesday. January IL.
1916 at IL o'clock am. for the election OF
directors for the ensuing year and for the
transaction of such other business as may prop
erfy come before the meeting.
The polls will remain open from IL an.
JOSHUA EVANS. Jr.. Cashier.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders of the Potomac Electric Power Com.
pdny for the purpose of electing q board OF
directors to serve for the ensuing year, and 10
transact such other business may properly
Office OF the company. 18th and SITS. nv,
Washington. y. C.. on Saturday. January 10,
1915. at IL o'clock noon In connection there
with the hooks for the transfer of stock OF
said company pursuant to- the y-lawsI will
he closed from the close Of business on De-
ccmber 81. 1915. TO the opening of business on
January 8. 1915. s. R. BOWEN. Secretary
NoTICErTHE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
trustees and stockholders Of the simplex Concrete
Piling Company for the election of officers and
such other business may come before sara
meeting Will be held at 2620 E st. NV. WASH
ington. D. c., at IL o'clock noon. January H.
1916. JOHN STEWART. Secretary.
THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE WASHINGTON
American League Base Ball Club are hefeDy
notified that the annual meeting OF the STOCK.
holders for the purpose of electing Doaro OF
directors for the ensuing year, and lot such
other business may properly. be brought be.
fore said meeting. will he held at the office OF
on Tuesday. January 4. 1915. at II o'clock noon
I WALSH. Secretary,
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT. Once OF the
Supervising Architect, Washington. d. c.. Decem-
her 13: 19l5.-Scaled proposals viii be opened 10
this once st 10 m. January s. 1915. for bronze
lsmp sta ndards for the, United States Custom
House at San Francisco. California. and the
United States Post Once at stamford, Conn.
and for other buildings under the control Of the
Treasury Department. In accordance with the
spccfcztivn and drawing copies OF which may
l.e had at this Office IN the discretion of the
Supervising Architect. JAS A. WETMORF.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-12
Amusen1ents
POLL THEATRE

Stars of stagedon from Robert Man
 tell down. to George M. Cohan pass in
 review in the course of -sThe Lawn
 Panty Bert McHugtTs big vaudeville
 offering that is featured at Polrs this
 week. Clever impersonations of fa- nous players in theiE best known roles 1 are presetned by a company of juven- ile entertainers in a manner that is most pleasing. The Lawn Party features VIII J. Dooley, an unusually country sheriff. Dooley,s falls'e are a. whole show in themselves The Lawn Party should not be missed by those who enjoy real snappy vallde- vile offerings
 Barrett and Opp, presenting a new military satire called 'sAcfoss the Bor- der" have even a better offering than their famous Battle Of Too Soon. which was a great laughing hit. Lin ton and Lawrence, in a nonsense skits with a pia-no1ogue, put across some unusually good comedy and their song numbers are immense.
 Baby Helen, a child entertainer possesses a voice of rare quality for one so young and sings g. number of well selected songs: in a, happy manner. Laura and Billy Dreyer present one Of the best song and dance offerings seen here in q long while. and the Musical Wolfs complete the program with some very good xyIophone num- bers.
 . The feature picture Samson, is one of the best dramatic photopIays ever seen here. It features William Fsarnum, the renowned dramatic ae- tor, in a wonderfully thrilling story of dock laborerss rise to the mastery of millions; of his, destruction of his temple of wealth when he finds his wife spurns his devotion, of his crush ing of those rakes who were enriched by his benefcence; and. finally, of his winning back his wife, and his start anew with full trust in her. The pho- toplay is produced with the same at .tention to detail that made Samson 9 hit in New York for over a year at the Criterion theatre
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-12
PLAZA THEATRE.

Patrons of the Plaza at yesterdays s performances received a pleasing sur prise for that cosy amusement resort has arranged a nifty little program of vaudeville and motion pictures for the first half of the week and every feature of the bill was appreciated.
 Doree's Beaux and Bellies, a sep tette Of men and women in a classy singing and musical production head ed the list of vaudeville and scored sinceean act of this calibre has beefs presented locally and music lovers regarded if as rare treat bringing the artists back for encores on sev- eraI numbers The act is Of a highly. refined nature and employs the ser vices of a violin, 'ce1Ioxa piano as well as a chorus of seven harmon ious voices.
 The scenic effects are novel and very pretty forming an unusually pleasing back ground for the act. Af- ter this came Billy Gordon and the audience in roars of laughter for if teen minutes.
 John and Jessie Powers were on hand in a comedy singing. taking and dancing skit that struck a popular chord. Both are clever entertainers.
 The Dog Cabaret, taking into con- sideration that some of the best dog Acts in the business have appeared in Brid geport, offered a troupe of train ed canines such as we had never seen anyWh here before and the way they went through their stunts was.a a treat for they idd not need the usual coax ing that take sthe good out of many of the stunts
 The Paroffs, two beautifully formed young women have an aerial novelty that received commendation and they well deserved it for they worked hard.
 tsOnly a Farmers Daughter :, a Keystone Comedy; Paid with. Inter- est in 2 reels and The Unseen Ven geance'' composed the bill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-12
TO SHOOT WOMAN
 FROM KRUPP GUN
Barnum & Bailey Seeking New Attraction Land Thrilling
 Feature

Tn the quest for a sensational novel; ty the management of the Barnum & Bailey may be said to be in the lead at the present moment. Realizing the tremendous value of an act that thrills the Barnum & Bailey Show has in pre- lparation for the coming Spring a fea- ture which combines nerve-racking suspense with spectacular daring land not 8 little novelty.
 Years ago the feature of one of the tent shows was the discharge of a. large lady in tights from the mouth of a cannon in tights. The device was so paIpaaib1y worked with a spring, des- pite the semblance of an explosion, and the flight of the large lady into, a. net was so comfortable that the act lacked one of the first essentials of the thrilling circus exhibit
 The same sort of idea is at the bot tom of the new Barnum & Bailey act, which has been invented by Billie Burke-the vaudeville agent, who has taken out a patent on the apparatus. In the new BarnuIn 6 Bailey version the lady, serving as ammunition will Joe encased in a huge shell and shot from a Krupp 42-centfmeter gun at a. target, through which she tears vio- IentIy, lighting eventually upon the deck of a battIeship and coming up let us hope-srniling- The exhibition has every requisite fof the ideal circus act, and-the Barnurn & Bailey Show are relying upon it for next seasons s punch
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-12
F BILIOUS, SICK
 OR C0NSTIPATED
 TAKE CASCARETS
No headache, bad cold, sour stomach or costive bowels
 by morning.
Get al 10 cent box now :, :,

Get al 1 Q cent box now
 You're bilious! You have a throb- ping sensation in your head, bad taste i11syour mouth, your eyes burn, your skin iso yellow, with dark rings under your eyess your lips are parcf1- ed No wonder you feel ugly. mean and i11-tem pered. Your system is full of bile not properly passed off and what you need is a cleaning upssirl- side. DonF continle being a bilious nuisance to eyourself and those who love you, and don't resort to harsh physics that irritate and injura Re- member that most disorders. of the stomach, liver sand bowels are cured by morning with gentle, thorough ScaretS-they work while yrl11 sleep. A 10 cent box from your drug gist will keep your liver and bowels clean; stomach sweet, and your head clear, for months. Children love to take Cascarets because they taste good and never gripe or sicken+Adv
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-12
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO

cDne of our great complaints aEainst the mother country, prevt- pils to the declaration of independ- knce. was the repeated obdectfon by Inc crown, of our bill aboIIshing the Elave Trade. With our connection with Great Britain that traffic ceas- ed England thus forced upon us for the benefit, of the merchants of Bristol. the very slaves whom we are whom she discipIines for our de- structzon Does she forget Jamaica and Barbadoes2
 Four persons have Iaaely been murdered by savages on the frontier pf this country. Orders have been lsszaed by General Mcintosh for b11zNding fortwith a number of boats pn Ake Chatahouche to transport down that river the detachment des- lined against the Seminole Indians
 The celebrated Madame de StaeI, whose book on Germany was pre- scribed by Bonaparte, and for writ Ing of which, she was sbanished from France, has written a severe Philip fpie we are informed, against the Eonductsof the British in burning our Capitol at Washington.-Such a philippic, it is certain. we had a Tight to expect from the pen of a writer, who opposed the tyranny of Bomaparte from prtnciple and not From mere selfish expediency. as did the British go1ernment and crowned heads of Europe
 yesterday vas the most bolster nus day in the House or Represen- tatives that we have seen for two years. The Bank Bill having again come before the house. was attacked with the most determined zeal by the opposition of the House, and beset SvitIH every obstacle that they. could throw in the way Of the proceedings pf tho house. By the aid of the pre- Nious qnestion however, the bill was again ordered to third reading, and kvould have been passed last night, but for the evident determination Of k15e minority to tire out the ma jority byk desultory debate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-12
FRATERNALs1NEWs

Seaside Council; No. 7os. Royal Ar canunn, will hold their regular meet ing Wednesday evening at o'clock in the Citizens Building, 1925 Main street. The installing ceremony will be conducted by Past Grand Regent Harry B. Eckmark of New Haven and Staff of Grand Offcers. The council will open it's doors to the members and their friends. the ladies included. at g o'clock. As the ex- ercIses will commence promptly, ali
 wishing to attend are requested to be on hand early in order that the work may go on without. interruption.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-12
COY. BLEA SEE DTSBANDS
 MILITIA IN CAROLINA

Columbia, s. C., Jan. 12-An order from Gov. Cole L. Blease this after noon directs the disbandfng of the en- tire organized militia of South Caro- 1ina The governor explained his action by saying that the secretary of war. the secretary of the navy, and Adjutant General w. w. Moore Of South Carolina have been unfriendlss to him as chief executive of South Carolina.
 He declares that it would be unfair for him to turn the militia over to his successor in office in it's present con- ditiong
 Richard I. Manning will succeed Blease as governor on January 1s. and 1t is expected that the militia fmne- diateIy will be reorganized.
 Steps were taken by officers of the National Guard. on. learning of the or der. to prevent the entire disorganiza- ton Of the military forces. The war department of the United States has $200g000 of property loaned to sthe South Carolina troops, and it is hoped to prevent an order for it's return to the government pending action by Manning.
 The South Carolina militia. is com posed of three regiments and includes more than 2,o0o officers and men.
 For more than a year the governor has been at odds with the adjutant general of South Carolina. and the sec retary of war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-12
COLLINS, SCHOOL OF DANCING

Every Thursday night will be de- voted to weekly assembly composed of one hour of instruction in the lat est standard dances by Mir. Collins and two hours of pleasant daacIng The fox trot, hesitation and o1e7step will be taught to all persons attend ing these assemblies on Thursday ev- enings Instruction will be given be- tween the hours of S:30 and g: 30 and the regular dance program will con tinue from 9:3O until 11.30 with the customary excellent music furnished by SpeideI A very nominal charge will be made per person. each even ing thus giving to all the opportlIn- sity to not only learn the new stand ard Castle dances but to also enjoy an evening of dancing amid the most agreeable surroundings. The assem- plies will be held in Masonic Temple ball room.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-12
BENEFIT CONCERT
 TENOR WINS HIGH
 PRAISES OF CRITICS

Of sie- Attho di Crescenzo. tenor of the Montreal Opera company. who is to be one of the. soloists for the benefit concert to be given by the Sons of St. George at the Casino, next Thursday evening. a recent criticism in the Christian Science Monitor says, in part:
 Careful preparation of the light tenor role was evident in the work of MT. Di Crescenzo, who is one of the most specialized artists Of the company. If there is anything to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-12
FIFTY YEARS AGO.

THE FEr1IA7IS- Owing to the stormy weather and intense cold Sat- urday evening, as well as to the brief ernouncearient the attendance at the 5s5sefdnsz in Bayiie.s han was quite small MT. Hynes. an eloquent and blessing speaker delivered an earn est and powerful address, at the con clEston of which 8 Circle was form it. The following were chosen offi-f cers: John F. C1sncy Centre; James D. Bo1ger, Secretary, Thomas Hogan, treasurer; Martin Sykes. F. Mo Aq1liRfe and John Walsh, Committee of Safety Persons desirous of join- make application to the Committee of Safety az above.
 STREAM PASSENGER cARMr
 Rearh et new passenger car and dummy engine was run ont upon the track this afternoon and attracted great attention as a specimen of workmanship if fully sustained are representations in Q paragraph pub ,Hshed a couple of weeks since. An made with it merely to try the en- zine, and everything about it was fSS1nd to work to admiration.
 RIDGEPoRr CITY BANI.-.At Atocknolders meeting of the. E3rAdaeport City Bank held one day Hast week the following gentlemen were chosen Directors for the en- euing year: Sherwood Sterling, Ira !elaer1nan. D. v. B. Baldwin. Ma i1hanfeI Wheeler, B. Waller vvII-. liam Ldneburg. Hilbert B. HubbelI. Henry Hal1s and Miles Beardsley. Sherwood Sterling was reelected preE4dent and Robert Clark, cashier.
 Tha9Schooner Fashion, which went pslaors some days ago, in Black Rock harbor. was got afloat again yasfer- 1ay. and is now at Gregory sons lock, this city, just above the bridge. She was loaded with pig iron, con- signed to Thompson Sz 6sonnna1,7r East Side. for the Wheeler 6 VVIl-. son Manufacturing Company. A part of the iron. was thrown over- board so as to keep her sf1oat.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-12
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
BoARD oF mAnE

AtSthe annual meeting of the Board of Trade last evening, Capt. John McNef4. who for the past year has faithfully served the board and 41e capacity of president, declined reelection and B. ". Sperry was elected president Attorney Frank T. Hughes who has been secretary for kh1e past two years also refused to consider 2. reelection owing to tl,a pressure of private business Wal lace A Smith was elected secretary and James Staples treasurer
 es444
 Attorney William J. Beecher, of fSertOwn, who has an offIce in this city, was the hero of an adventure with an armed burglar last evening. whom he captured single handed af- ter 9 short but brisk struggle MT Beecaer was in his Neszzosvn office ax S-30 when Thomas Carlson. a well .<noWn Newtown resident entered lhurrled7y and informed him fhere was a burglar in Haw1eyss store.
 The lawyer quickly responded and on entering the store was confront ed by burglar who was tsIoaded to me nuzzle with ammunition On enler1ng the store MT. Beecher bTumbled and fell to the floor. Wiar he arose a revolver was thrust fT,4S, his face MT Beecher who is an atT,- letic young man grabbed the pistol with one hand and the burglar witl, the other After a brief but h,i sg- struggle, Beecher overpoweref5 fs,a burglar and carted him to tIe 1eelrs mp When he was arraisned this morning before Justice M. J. Cavs naugh, he proved to be Henry sehuik, who resides on a farm owned by Thomas Farrell Of Bridgeport. He was bound over for trial in the su- perior court.
 
 Judge Taamadge to-day appointed Attorney Patrick PheIau clerk or -tt,a' Probate court Mr. Phelan has fiIl- ed the position for the past two years: and has been an excellent off riaI.
 FlsrtHorq, Jan 1o. --A AIthough bright skies greeted Gov Coffin as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-12
NOW. THEY,REE 1IAfRIEzn..
RAILROAD ECONOMIES.

Tn these times when the Railroads are hard pressed for funds to pay their dividends. it is to be hoped that some of the extravagances of past railroad terminal building will be avoided. It is an unwise allotment Of funds when out along the lines there are so many fliz1lsy dingy. and dirty wooden stations. while in the great cities there is such. lavish dis play of marble and branze.
 Costly terminals have always been defended on the ground that they are necessary to advertise railroad sys- tem's business Yet by little CO operation and cnsu1tation betw cen the heads of different roads. mill lions or needless expense could be saved
 A big metropolitan railroad ter minaI ought to be anp1ein size, and architectural1y dignifed But ce- ment serves precisely as well as cost ly fancy stones The public in the long run pays for needless elegances, and it would never sanction them if it realized the fact.