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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
.LAIJNDRYMEN FAVOR
Big Army and NAVY
Columbia Association Toasts Pre-
paredness at Semi-Annual
Dinner at Ebbitt.

The greatest army and navy the
world has ever seen was urged for
the United States by speakers at the
semI-annuaI dinner of the Maryland
and District OF Columbia Laundry
mems Association at the Ebbitt last
night.
The scientific development of the
laundry business was related by each
Of the speakers. Robert c. Wall, OF
this CITY. spoke on THE Science OF
Business Building" Other speeches
were delivered by J. E Kelso, OF
Rochester: H. F. Hoskins. of Philadel-
phia: w. G. Carsons, of Richmond. and
F. W. Mackenzie and c. NJ Matthews.
of the Michigan State Association.
The United States. may II have the
best army and navy the world has
ever seen" were the words of the
POSTMASTER at the close of the ban
quet.
The laundrymen convened their two
day convention at the New Eboitt Hotel
Hotel Yesterday. Robert y. Harper.
president Of the District National Bank.
delivered an address on cooperation
Rev. DR.. Abram Simon delivered the in
vocation after the meeting was called to
order by President +. p. Wilcox
Charles F. Nesbit, superintendent of in
surance OF the District. delivered the ad-
dress Of welcome F. W. Mackenzie
made the response on behalf of the asso-
citation. Reports were read by d. E.
Downin, secretary. Of HaSerstown. and
]. r, lyman, Of Cumberland. treasurer.
J. f. Kelso. of Rochester. spoke.
The final meeting OF the convention will
be held today.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
BELGIAN Relief
WORK RESUMED
Prominent Women of Local
Committee Commence
Winter Activities.
SEWING is STARTED
Members Meet at Home of Mrs. John
A. Logan and Outline Plans
for Destitute.
SEWING is STARTED

A score OF prominent women met yes
terday afternoon In the home OF Mrs.
John A. Logan. 2523 Thirteenth street
northwest. to take up again the work OF
providing food and clothing for the
destitute Belgians. Mrs. Logan. who Is
chairman of the Belgian Relief Com
mittee of the District. said she was
much pleased at the showing of women
who were willing TO help. Nearly ali
of the women who were with the COM
mittee last winter in seking and making
up the materials furnished into articles
of apparel again responded to the in
vitation of Mrs. Logan TO meet at her
house.
only a few failed to respond to the
notices sent out" said Mrs. Logan, AND
those who did not come wrote to me.
/ feel perfectly sure We are going &c
make the same success this winter that
We did last winter. The women nave
given their time TO the work and they
take the material, cut it out. and make
il I'D into dresses and underclothing for
women and children. They knit socks
and scarfs for men and make cloaks for
women. The materials are bought with
the money contributed. and received ono
contribution of SIS this afternoon.
1900 Garments Made.
Last year We bought rice, beans peas.
hour. condensed milk, arrowroot hour
for children, and salt meat, all being
articles of food which would keep long
enough to reach the war sufferers. We
shipped 5000 worth of -four and 5000
garments to Belgium last winter. The
funds we receive from contributions are
deposited TO the credit OF the Belgian
Relief"
The work of the women cutters anc
seamstresses started yesterday AFTER
noon with no delay for the usual
business meeting or election othcers-
The further need for help in Bel
gium was shown by a letter from
Mrs. William H. Hill, who writes un-
der date of October in Paris. She
said:
The need for both funds and cloth
ing has increased. We have been
Obliged to spend a good deal of money
TO buy warm clothing. and, as you
may know. the prices Of wooden mate
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
COLISEUM TO OPEN FOR
LOCAL SKATERS TONIGHT
Interior of Building at Pennsylvania
Avenue and Ninth Street Northwest,
Is Beautifully Fitted Up.

Washington's big. new skating arena
opens its doors tonight at 40 at the Cen
trail Coliseum. Pennsylvania avenue and
Ninth street northwest. Those who were
familiar with the old hall. where the Dis
trict Guard held their drills. would not
recognize the soldier boys quarters today.
4 great rink. OF 10000 square feet, in
hard-finished maple. has been completed.
The ceiling is high. the ventilation per-
feet and the accessories up TO date. The
hall has been beautifully decorated.
Every care is being taken to make this
the most perfect rink in America.
"All the World on Skates" is the
motto of the management. which Is un-
der the direction of Edward S. Whiting.
who made such a success of the Arcade.
The highest standard of order will be
maintained. so that ladies and children
may 20 unattended with the assurance OF
protection and courtesy. A large tea
room has been provided. with palms for
decoration and a unique electric lighting
effect. the bulbs being hidden behind
clusters of grapes in baskets. There is
a large soda fountain. and a brass band
will furnish the music. large organ Is
also being installed at an expense OF
81. 7OO so that the hall may be used on
occasions for concert and other purposes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
VIRGINIA BAPTIsTS MEET.
Lieutenant Governor of State Ad'
dresses Clarendon Session.

J. Taylor EIIyson. lieutenant governor
OF Virginia. was the principal speaker
yesterday at the nInety-second annual
meeting OF the General Association OF
virginia Baptists, at Clarendon, Va. Mr..
Ellyson spoke on Education in State In
stItutIons."
The report of B. A. Jacobs. treasurer.
showed that more than $4,000 had been
disbursed by the association during the
year ended November l. Nearly $500
was spent for foreign missions
Prof. r. f. Eanes. of Richmond Col
lege: Rev. B. D. Cav. OF this city. pastor
of the West Washington Baptist Church
and fraternal delegate from the District;
H. T. Elyson. head of the board Of edu-
cation Of the association; Rev. C. v. Ben
jarnin. Rev. W. l. Ball and Rev. c. B.
Arendall were speakers.
Secretary OF the Navy Daniels VIII be
the principal speaker at q meeting to-
morrow. The convention will be con-
cluded Monday evening.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

For the District Of Columbia-Fair Saturday and
Sunday: colder Saturday: fresh westerly winds
For Maryland and Virginia-Fair and somewhat
colder Saturday. Sunday fair; moderate westerly
winds.
The severe storm central this morning orer Lake
Michigan has advanced TO the eastward and over.
spread the Province Of Ontario and Western New
York, the center. however, having rassed beyoni
the field Of observation. High winds and gale,
have prevailed along the Middle Atlantic coast a
maximum velocity Of seyenty-tEo miles having been
reported from New YORK. While most ID the DIT
dpitAtiOu has been In the form Of min The latter
has turned to snow in the Ohio Valley and the
upper Lake region. with temperature close to
freezing.
In the South the weather has been ci.a- with
moderate teInpersture-
A fresh low has appeared in tho Canadian North
west.
There will be rain Saturday in New ENGLAND
and snow along the Great Lakes: othsrEise rcn-
emily fair weather will prevail with lower tenn
psrature in Atlantic coast 6istHcts SUNDAY will
be rarity cloudy. with moderate temperature N
the East and South. and snow furTieS and near
freezing Temperatures in the LAge region.
Local tenperature-Nidnight, %; q m 81: 4
a. m. 81; a. m. 50; a. m. 81; 10 a. m, g;
L noon. g.: p. m. s.: p. M. Sc: 6 p m, So:
8 p. m, 20; 10 p. m. IS. Highest. g. lowest e.
Relative humiditys a. m. 50; D. m, 81; 9
p m. g. Rainfall % p 10 8 p nj, ass Hour,
Of sInshine. So. Percent Of possible s1nshinr 60
Temperature sane date last year-Hizhest. q;
lowest, g.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
GALE SWEEPS COAST;
DEATHS In NEW YORK
East Wind at Sixty-eight Miles an
Hour Makes Record-Vessel Over
due at Atlantic City.

New York, Nov. ia gale with a
record east wind struck New York
today causing death and destruction.
The wind blew sixty-eight miles an
hour, the previous record for wind from
the East being fifty-miles.
A school girl in Brooklyn, blinded by
the rain which was blown into her face
was run over by a street car and killed.
Many men and women were hurt. In
downtown New York where the build
i6gs are high and the wind reaches its
greatest force in the narrow streets.
many persons were blown from their
feet A second death occurred when
Amino Gianolaio was blown from a
scaffold at the Victoria Theater.
The steamship Corozal. OF the New
York and Porto Rico steamship Company.
was blown from her moorings and
collided with the Greek freighter Andreas.
Boston, Nov ia southeast storm
struck Boston Harbor today blowing
from forty to sixty miles an hour. A
three-masted schooner was reported
off Hull in distress and tugs put out
to her assistance. Everywhere craft
were racing for shelter. The Maine
steamers decided to omit their regu-
lar sailings tonight.
Atlantic City, n. J.. Nov. 1e.-The
steamship Atlantic City, with party
Of rotarians, including thirty promi-
nent citizens of this city. is overdue
and alarm is felt for her safety. The
steamship was to have locked at this
port at o'clock this morning. a
terrible gale is lashing the coast in
this vicinity.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
| esperian Captain Swears He
Found Torpedo Metal On Ship
Officers Affidavit Upsets Contention of Germany that Vessel
Was Not Sunk by Submarine He
Heard Fragment Pass Ear

Tha British Embassy last night made
public an affidavit sworn TO by Capt.
Main. OF the Canadian liner Hesperian.
which was sunk last September presuu1-
ably as the result. OF a torpedo attack,
fired at the vessel without any warning
whatsoever.
The chief interest In the affidavit Is that
Capt. Main tells about picking up from
the bridge OF the Hesperian a fragment
of fnetal believed to be a piece Of a tor
pedo. soon after the explosion which later
caused the vessel to sink.
Capt. Mains statement is. in part. rs
follows:
when the explosion occurred, G piece
OF metal few close past my ear. Later
on, when walking on the bridge. picked
up a piece OF metal about seven inches
long. two and one-half inches wide. and
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
GEN. BLISS ELEVATED
WHEN CARTER RETIRES
Assistant Chief of Staff Made Major
General and May Become Chief
of Staff in 1917.

With the retirement yesterday of
Maj. Gen. William II. Carter. Brig.
Gen. Tasker II. Bliss, assistant Chief
of Stan, was made a major general,
and Col. John +. Morrison. of the FIJI
tenth Infantry. now at Tientsin.
China, became a brigadier general,
filling the vacancy caused by the pro-
motion of Gen. Bliss.
Gen. Bliss will continue as assistant
Chief STAFF. and it is thought prob
able that he will succeed Gen. Hugh
L. Scott when the latter retires in
1917.
Gen. Carter was in command Of the
Hawaiian Department when retired
and will be succeeded in that COM
mand by Brig. Gen. John P. Wiser.
who has been in command of the First
Hawaiian Brigade. He will be sue
Ceeded in this command by Brig
Gen. Frederick S. Strong, command
ing the South Atlantic Coast Artillery
district at Charleston. s. c.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
S. A. R. TO ATTEND SERVICE.
Bishop KinsolvinE VIII Preach {,
District Society Tomorrow.

The District Society OF the Sons Of the
American Revolution will hold a special
service tomorrow afternoon at clock in
the Church OF the Epiphany. G street, be-
tween Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets
northwest.
The officiating clergymen will be Rt
Rev. Lucien Lee KInsolving. d. D., bishop
of Southern Brazil: Rev. Randolph II.
McKim, d. D.. chaplain of the society.
and Rev. Roland Cotton Smith, D. D.,
chaplain OF the Society Of Colonial
Wars
The rituaIistic service has been pre-
pared by Rev. DR.. McKim and approved
by the Bishop Of Washington The mu-
sic will be rendered by the church choir
under the direction of McHenry Nc
Chord, organist.
The committee in charge OF the service
is composed OF DR.. Marcus Benjamin,
Col John Van Rensselaer, Hon. DR..
Ralph Jenkins. Ernest Wilkinson and Lee
d. Wright, with Albion X. Paris and
Rev. Dr. McKim as ex-offlcio members.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
PLAN GALA THANKSGIVING DAY.
Industrial Home school to Enjoy
Services, Athletics and Dinner.

Inmates Of the Industrial Home
School are to have a gala time on
Thanksgiving Day.
The activities will open at 3 O'Clock
in the morning. when devotional exer-
cises will be held. President Wilson's
proclamation will be read. songs will
be sung, prayer will be offered. and an
address will be delivered.
At 10 o'clock there will be foot
ball game between the Standard Ath-
letic Club and the Industrial Home
School teams. Dinner will be served
at 1881 o'clock. 1t will be a royal re-
past, with roast turkey. dressing.
gravy. cranberry sauce, celery. mashed
potatoes, pumpkin pie. nuts. and
oranges. Roller skating will be on the
program from $3.50 to $3.50 o'clock in
the afternoon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
RAILWAY COMPLAINTS
MAY BE INVESTIGATED
Utilities Commission Likely to Con-
slider Anonymous Charges Filed o.
tensiblY by Traction Employees.

An investigation by the Public IT'LL
tiles Commission of conditions under
which motormen and conductors OF
the Washington Railway and Electric
Company work may result from the
continued receipt OF anonymous APP
peals for such an investigation. A
fourth unsigned letter was received
by the commission yesterday.
1t has been the custom of the COM
mission to disregard anonymous COM
munications. but the consistency of
the complaints may cause the COM
mission to look into the matter. All
four letters have been signed, EN-
ployes of the eastern division of the
Washington Railway and Electric
Company"
OfRcials of the company denied
again yesterday that they have re-
ceived any complaints from the men.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20

one-half inch thick. with a small broken
wheel attached. afterward submitted
this TO Admiral Sir Lewis Bayiy at
Queenstown. who pronounced II to be un-
doubleday part OF a torpedo. This piece
OF metal Is now In the possession OF Maj.
kersey. manager-in-chief of the c. p. r.
When in Glasgow. the chief engineer
of the Hespe-ian. Mr.. Wilson. told me he
picked up a piece containing all the works
of a torpedo and put them inside the
companionway; but when the ship was
abandoned he forgot to take It with him.
However. he said he could describe it
perfectly IL desired.
Mr.. Galbralth. the fourth engineer,
had a piece of torpedo with the number
and marks on 1t, which he gave TO Mr.,
Russell. the experimenting engineer at
Glasgow"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20

rails are exorbitant just now on this
side OF the water"
Information that the reserves Of
clothing among the poorer classes in
Belgium will be exhausted by Christ
mas has been given out by the Bel
gian commission. The commission
has issued a statement saying that 1t
will soon make a general appeal TO
the sympathies- OF the American peo-
Pile to cooperate in the work of the
commissioHS>>It is said that President
Wilson has asked a number of we'll
known Americans to cooperate in the
work.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
Graves Left Estate of $500, 900.

According to the petition for the pro-
bate OF the will of BENJAMIN s. Graves,
filed yesterday by DR.. William s. Wash
burne. the executor, Mr.. Graves left an
estate of personal property In excess of
500, 900, and also owned real estate
valued at more than $4,000. Mr.. Grave,
is survived by three sisters and a number
of nieces and nephews. Attorney Ben
jarnin F. Leighton represents the
executor.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
Would Probate Wickersham Will.

Elizabeth C. Wickersham. widow OF
Turner A. Wickersham. filed a petition
yesterday for the probate of her hus-
bands will. The estate Is valued at
about $4,000. including stock in corpora
tions estimated at 5000: debts due the
decedent 5000, and cash in hand $ 100
Besides the widow. Mr.. wickersham left
son, Morgan W. Wickersham.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
ROOT HERE ON BUSINESS.
Friends Chat with Him, but No Po-
IiticaI Conference Held.

Former Senator Elihu Root and Mrs.
Root arrived in Washington yesterday
ard will be here for two or three days.
Several of his old friends dropped in at
the Willard Hotel to chat with him, but
there was nothing in the way Of political
conferences.
Mr.. Root is in Washington on personal
business and on matters connected with
the Carnegie Endowment for Interna-
ional Peace, of which he is the head.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
AGED CoMPOsITOR DIES.
james NJ. Craig, G. p. o. Veteran,
succumbs to Heart Disease.

James NJ Craig. - years old. veteran
employe of the government, died OF an
attack of heart disease while at work at
the Government Printing ONCE yester-
day
Mr.. Craig lived at 300 Fourteenth street
northwest He entered the service in 1859.
He was one OF the oldest compositors in
the Government Printing Office.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
AEROS AGAIN RAID VENICE.
Austrian Ayiators Reported TO Have
Hit Italian Forts and Barracks.

Vienna via Berlin and Amsterdam.
Nov. ls.-Austrian aviators have executed
another successful attack upon Venice
and the italian forts OF San Sico!e and
Albioni. II was officially announced here
today that hydroplanes from the Adristic
had dropped bombs upon the arsenal
Rerdrome. gas tanks, railway station and
barracks.
The Venice barracks were struck by
several bombs before the hydroplanes re-
tired under heavy fire. All returned safe
ly. il is said.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
FAMOUS PIANIST PRAISED.
GabrfIowitsch Plays Splendidly ut
Concert at National.

A good house was present yesterday
afternoon at the National Theater to hear
Ossip Gabrilowitsch. the Famous Russian
pianist, presented by T. Arthur Smith as
the fourth of his ten stars" The pro-
gram included Mendelssohn's Variations
serieuses," Schubert's Impromptu in B
Flat Major. Weber's Invitation to the
Dance" Beethoven's Sonata Appas-
sionata," ChOpin's Nocturne in G Major.
Etude in Major and Ballade in A Flat
Minor, "Melodie" (Op. s., and Caprice
Burlesque (Op. 3. compositions Of tho
artist himself GlaZounow's Gavotte in d
Major. TsCherenpine's "Humoresque" and
MoszkOwskrs "Etude de Concert"
Mr.. Gabrilowitsch's talent is well APP
preCiated in Washington, and the brill
liant pianist was loudly applauded. par
ticularly for his Interpretation of the c.
Major Nocturne.
The bureau OF Standards has developed
a test for platinum
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
Child Hit BY Auto.

Anna Taber. Z, of 1lo7 Tenth street
northwest. was bruised about the head
yesterday when she was knocked down
by the automobile of H. c. Shipman. at
Tenth street and Massachusetts, avenue
northwest. She was taken to Emergency
Hospital by Mr.. Shipman, who lives at
ssg7 Seventh street northwest
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
Runs for Car, Auto Hits Him.

John Catardo, 4s. of % Canal street
southwest, was painfully bruised yester-
day when. in trying to board a street
car at fourteenth and G streets north
west, he ran against an automobile
owned and operated by George Colan,
who has offices in the Southern Building.
Catardo was taken to Emergency Hos
pital.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
Workman Seeks $4,000 Damages.

Raymond F. Pascoe filed suit for
$4,000 damages against the Melton
Construction Company yesterday. He
claims that last June, while employed
as a carpenter, he was injured by
falling twenty feet in an apartment
house at sixteenth and ] streets
northwest
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
GNU. Men to Accompany Riders.

Washington equestrisns will meet at
Pierce Mil in Rock Creek Park tomorrow
afternoon for their weekly ride over in
viting trails. A large band of George
Washington University students will join
the party.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
Children Start S25 Fire.

Fire in a shed at the rear Of 500
Eighteenth street northwest yesterday
caused SIS damage. The fire was started
by children playing with matches.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20

The bureau Of Standards has developed
test for platinum.
The Snowflake herald., 1915-02-26
District School Notes

The following 9Th grade pu-
pills have made an average over
80 per cent the past month:
Clyde Bramwell and Thora Rog-
ers. Those making an average
of over 80 per cent were: Pris-
ella Shumway, Blanche Free
man, Clifford Lionbarger, Now
lin Kartchner, John Freeman,
Milton Tanner, Diana Baird.
These 5th grade pupils made
between 80 and 80 per cent in
O I'd r named: Virgil Flake,
Wayne Larson, Lenora Owens,
Nellie Dewitt and Nellie Webb.
The following have clean rec
ords of attendance the p a
month: Clyde Bramwell, Cliff
ford Lionbarger, John Freeman,
Joseph Tanner, Diana Baird,
Blanche Freeman, Thora Rogers,
Charlotte Ballard, Marie Smith,
Claradell Smith, Rose Ramsay,
Nellie Webb and lone Hall.
The Snowflake herald., 1915-02-26

dies Quartettes of the Institu-
ton left today for st. Joseph.
They propose to enlighten the
deer peepul" of the lower re-
gions" on the subject of music.
A concerto grandioso will be
given in 10 City this afternoon
at A O'Clock followed by a halle
elegante" in the evening. 10
morrow and tomorrow night
the program will be repeated in
the city OF Woodruff. 1t is ex-
pected that every farmer in
both valleys will turn out with
his entire coterie of relatives to
take in the big affair.
The Snowflake herald., 1915-02-26
Lists 1886, 1898, -3421)

RESTORATION TO ENTRY OF
LANDS IN NATIONAL FOREST.
Notice is hereby given that the lands
described below, embracing 293. II
acres, within the Sitgreaves National
Forest, Arizona, will be subject to
settlement and entry under the pro-
visions of the homestead laws of the
United States and the act of June IL,
1906 GA Stat, 1881, at the United
States land office at Phoenix, Arizona,
on April 5, 1915. Any settler who
was actually and in good faith claim
ing any of said lands for agricultural
purposes prior to January l, 1906, and
has not abandoned same, has prefer
ence right to make a homestead entry
for the lands actually occupied. Said
lands were listed upon the applications
of the persons mentioned below, who
have preference right subject to the
prior right of any such settler, pro-
vided such settler or applicant is quail
fled to make homestead entry and the
preference right is exercised prior to
April 5, 1915, on which date the lands
will be subject to settlement and entry
by any qualified person. The lands are
as follows: Lot 8 and the SD SW4,
Sec. 2, T. IL N, R. 10 E., G. & S. R.
M, 1913. u acres, listed upon applica-
ton of 2. N. Decker, Snowflake, Ari-
IONA; List 1886. The NE4 NW4 NE4,
application of Reuben D: Rogers,
Snowflake, Arizona; List 1898. The
Ell NE4, the WI NE4 SEA, the Ed
NW4 SCI, the SW4 NW4 SEA, the M
SW4 SCI, the NW4 Sci Sci, Sec. 13,
T. Ii NJ, R. 10 E., 100 acres, applica-
ton of Susie Pawley, Holbrook, Ari-
IONA; List 3-3421. January %, 1915.
G. M. Bruce, Assistant Commissioner
of the General Land Office.
First publication Feb. s, Is.