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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-11
Says Bill Contains Joker.

The bill, Mr.. Arnett argued contains
a dangerous joker. 1t makes no specific
mention of Sunday meetings, but is
broad enough to cover any time that
the school buildings are not being
used by the school authorities.
Under the provisions of the bill, he
said. there is nothing to prevent church
organizations from monopolizing the
school buildings. He urged that peo-
pie who want to hold Sunday meetings
should have red blood enough in them
to erect or rent their own buildings.
He said the holding of Sunday meet
ings in the school buildings without
unanimous consent of the taxpayers
would constitute violation of their
constitutional rights. and if the bill
should pass the courts will be asked
to declare it unconstitutional.
President Tucker said that the ques-
ton was discussed at a meeting of the
executive committee, and it was con-
cluded that the bill does not provide
for an open forum. 1t even prescribes
territorial limits. he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-11

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The girls in this Club made over quarter
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Some girls make as high as fifty dollars
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-11
DECIDES NOT TO ADMIT
WOMEN TO MEMBERSHIP
Piney Branch Citizens Association
Rejects Proposed Change in
Its Constitution.

The constitution of the Piney Branch
Citizens Association, which provides
for ONLY male members, will not be
changed so as to admit women to the
organization This was decided upon
at meeting of the association last
night at Iowa Avenue Methodist Epis-
copal Church. 14th and Emerson streets
northwest.
l.. G. JuIihn introduced a resolution
providing for an amendment to the
constitution which would admit woman
taxpayers as members This was done
when the name of woman was OIL
fered together with number OF meh'
for membership. When president
George A. Finch called for remarks on
the subject, almost instantly many
members arose throughout the room.
Vote Was "a to II.
One after another they declared
themselves either for the adm1ttance
of women or against 1t. motion was
made to table the resolution, which re-
suited in a vote of "a to II in favor OF
failing. Following considerable dis
cussion, Mr.. Julihn withdrew the reso-
luton.
The men elected to membership were
Marcus A. Schiller II. w. Barber, r; f.
Lucas, George H. Heitmuller, J: NJ NC
Auliff, H. s. Golladay, George f. King
and Malcolm NJ. Brown.
A special committee appointed at
recent meeting in connection with the
protest against placing a municipal
hospital on a site between 14th street
and Georgia avenue and Upshur ana
Allison streets presented a report. 1t
was stated by the committee that a
visit had been made to the Washington
Asylum Hospital. which it is proposed
be removed to the site mentioned by
the commissioners. I'VE found such
conditions as have been published in
the newspapers. and worse" said the
chairman of the committee. The re-
port showed that the committee had
visited members of Congress IN thelr
effort to have the plan of the Commits
sionerS defeated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-11
SHOT BY HER S0N-IN.LAW.
Mrs. Gundersburg Slightly Wounded
When Rifle Is Accidentally Fired.

Mrs. Dora Gundersburg. seventy
years old, 120 Quincy place northeast,
yesterday afternoon was accidentally
shot in the right shoulder by William
B. Bowers, her son-in-law, who is en-
ployed at the bureau of engraving and
printing The latter was handling his
rifle in the dining room, it is stated,
when it was accidentally discharged,
the bullet passing through a doorway
and striking his mother-in-law, who
was in the kitchen.
Mrs. Gundersburg was taken to Sib-
ley Hospital. Her condition is not Sc
rious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-11

Some folks are too shiftless t
collect Their own thoughts.
Lemmie Peters, who graduated
with such high honors last June,
offers his services as a carpet
beater an solicits share O tn
public patronage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-11
AUTOS, WHEELS, CAR, CRASH.
Three Collisions in Various Parts Of
City Cause Damage.

by Hugh A. Thrift. 1902 18th street
northwest. last night collided with an
automobile belonging to u. NJ. Lea in
front of the Y NJ. c. A. building. Both
vehicles were damaged
Two Bicycles. one ridden by Arthur
Susson. 6o3 I street northeast, and the
other by Stewart Pike, 653 X street
northeast. last night collided near 18th
and X streets. not far from the homes
or the boys. Pixies bicycle was badly
damaged.
A collision between an automobile
operated by Anna S. Hopkins, 1909 Q
street northwest. and a street car oc-
Cured at New York avenue and 14th
street yesterday afternoon. Both We
hicles We're damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-11
Protest Against Transfer.

Protest petitions are to be circulated
throughout the Piney Branch section.
to be signed by property owners.
against the location of the hospital in
that section. These petitions are later
to be presented to Congress. President
Finch made brief address on the sub
ject and called attention of the men,
bers to the fact that a misleading pc
tition' is being circulated in favor of
the hospital. He said the persons circu-
lating the petition inform persons who
are asked to sign it that there is no
contention as to where the hospital
will be located. He declared this to be
untrue.
The association went on record as
favoring prohibition for the District.
1t was declared that when a vote was
taken at the Federation of Citizens
Associations the representative of the
Piney Branch Association was not in
attendance and therefore no vote on
the question was cast from that body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-11

nation about the bills was not as en-
couraging as was that of DR.. Walters.
He said he feared the measures had
received staggering blow.
w. G. Lang reported that the Com
missioners had responded favorably to
the associations request for the i'm
provement of Neal street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-11
FORTY TAPESTRIES SOLD,
TOTAL VALUE, $2,O0O,O 900
Part of j. P. Morgan Collection Dis
posed Of-Now on Exhibition
in New York.

NEW YORK, April 11.-Art experts
declare that the sale of forty tapestries
from the j. Pierpont Morgan collection
for approximately 100000. announced
today, is the largest single transaction
ever made in such works of art. The
tapestries are now on exhibition in the
Metropolitan Museum of Art, where
they were placed by the late J. F. Nor
gan, ST., along with other collections
of paintings, furniture. sculptures and
porcelains of total estimated value of
from $4,000 600 to $75.O00.0O0.
The firm of art dealers to whom the
tapestries were sold stated that the col
lection was not bought for any Ameri-
can or European collector. They were
collected during the last fifteen years
of the elder Mr.. Morgan's life on the
advice of we'll known experts.
Mazarin Most Notable.
The most notable tapestry in the col
lection is the mazarin, once owned by
the famous French cardinal. This. is
considered one of the worlds greatest
tapestries. 1t dates from about the
year 1900. and it's subject is The Fri
umph of Christ and the New DISPENSE
ton
Another notable example is the Dolfus
"Crucifxion,'' woven about 1875 from
design created by the Flemish artist, Ber-
nard Van Orley.
Knele Collection Included.
Twenty-one tapestries comprising the
Knole collection are included in the sale
OF these one of the most notable is the
St Veronica. Others are entitled THE
Tournament and 1.-The knights Repent
ance.' great panels more than 10 feet in
height and % feet long. Another well
known piece is the esther and Alias
uerus,' dating from the second quarter
of the fifteenth century and showing
Esther kneeling at the throne Of %erxes.
The noted set of tapestries once owned
by the King of Spain. acquired by Mr..
Morgan, it is said. for s350,000 and rep
resenting episodes in the Don Quixote
story, are included in the Morgan collec-
ton. Others represent scenes from the
comedies of Moliere woven in Beauvais in
the eighteenth century.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-11
Musical for the Blind Tonight.

A musical for the blind will be given
at the Library of Congress this even
ing at SIS pm. in pavilion I. The pro-
gram will be rendered by Miss Emma
Cohen, soprano; Mr.. Samuel Wardell,
violin, and Mrs Sue Burrows Jennings,
accompaniSt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-11
For Street Railway Merger.

Roscoe Jenkins. chairman of the
committee on public utilities. present.
ed resolution favoring consolida-
ton of the street railway companies.
1t was recited in the resolution that
such a consolidation should result in
better service, shorter routes. univer-
sal transfers. more safety to travel,
more economy of management and bet
ter pay and working conditions for
the employees.
The resolution was adopted and a
copy of it will be transmitted to the
public utilities commission.
President Tucker presented a resolu-
ton favoring the passage of the Tink-
ham bill for the extension of the civil
service laws to District employees. He
said Mr.. Tinkham had promised to
amend the bill SO as to protect the peo-
pie of the District, and with that un-
Outstanding. the association approved
the mea sure.
Prof Hall urged the purchase of the
Patterson tract for a park and play
grounds. He said he was glad to report
that the people of the District were
waking up to the fact that the north
east section should have that tract.
Tract Large Enough for Park.
the tract is large enough for park
that will be sufficient for all time. 1t
is natural park. he said. and he hoped
Congress would appropriate money for
it's purchase.
Dr. Walter, chairman of the commit
tee on police and fire departments, re-
ported progress in the matter of the
pending pension and retirement meas
ures. Commissioner Brownlow, he said
approved the suggestion of the associa-
ton that pensions and retirement pay
be taken from the general fund.
Hack Inspector Coffin, a member Of
the police department, said his infor-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-11

DIR. r. ]. Ellison of Baltimore received
news that his brother. Lieut.. T. j. Ell
lison of the 9Th Welsh Regiment Of In
fantry. was killed in battle somewhere
near Verdun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-11

That Harry Clary Jones, professor of
physical chemistry of Johns Hopkins
University, Baltimore, died from cya-
hide of potassium poisoning was the
verdict of Coroner Savage.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1916-03-02
= :. =. Z,
.Asouith answers With Decision.


Premier, Asauith found himself up-
expectedly face:to, :tace in the house
OF commons the.. :Srst ,ot last week.
with a new demana Tor the govern
ment's views 81 peace. He took up
the gauntlet almost eagerly and in
bristl;ng fisteenh minutes speech'made
IL clear that s1s !. gSs!tash gossrmne1rtts
dete}rninat..o.n; Il carry the war TO the
end T. Without comPfo mise had no.: not
abated dot osstitstle since the early
days Of the SfEEE1,aGg!ley j., s. 49,,
The only terms s2f peace Premier rem
AsQuith ofeEedlse. tie enemy coup.
tries were contained in the historic
announcemcns.w which was the out
standing teasgEe:ef bis speech at the
London guild 90 Hall lin November,
1914: which he.rspeated:"
We shail.nevat. sh eathe the sword,
which We have MOT lightly drawn, I'M
til Be!giun4+ audi Inwill add Serbia
recover in full. measure all and more
than they "havt' sacrificed; Until
Franco is adequately secured against
aggrescion: until the rights OF the
small nations Of Europe, are based
upon al unassaiEable Foundation and
until the military d0mination OF Prus-
STA is wholly and finally destroyed.
The prime minister's stern declara-
ton created deep impression on all
parts OF the house and this found
recommendation subsequently in the
Hobbies. The occasion for the prem
ier's pronouncement was 4 speech
which Philip Snowden, or the indie
pendent labor party, injected into the
debate on the consolidated fund bill.
a routine measure providing appro-
priations mainly for interest OIL ap-
preparations. ,. ...
Mr.. AsQuith;s speech in reply was
followed by u score Of speeches. TO:
;iic most part .sp9landins the prem,
ie:'i poi:tioH.. Tw.oior three so-ca!!ec;
peace advocates supported Mr.. Snow
den but found themselves scarcely
tolerated By their audience. The
only anp?ausf. durinf any OF the pro-
peace speeches game. from spects--
tor in the stranger$ gallery, who
was promptly cjectes:!. ''''
Stephen Walsh: for the labor party
denied chat Nj: s9owden Expressed
the opinion of organized laobr.
The Allies cann0t make peace oT-
ertures," he said. willie the tiger
has its tangs in the vita!s OF Bel
GUM, Serbia and Poland"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1916-03-02

w. n. Rardin, OF 8ecklcy, has an
aounced himself as a candidate Tor
the Republican nomination for Con-
grsss from this district. Mr.. Rardin
aEce represented Sam Dixon IN the
Legislature from Fayette county, but
since the dethronement of Sam has
been & resident Of Raleigh county.
That's all.-Charleston Gazette.
John Atkinson Thayer, of Charles
son, is also a candidate for the Re-
publican nomination. We wish John
Atkinson no harm further than that
ne may be left at home. He too once
represented somebody in the Legis-
lature but we never knew who it was.
We simply know that it was not the
seop1e.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1916-03-02
.'.'. PIT. :: ,E.,r
Germans Losing il Africa.

Andrew Bonar Law Secretary fer
the Colonies. announced In the House
of Commons Feb. .23rd, that 10000
square mnites OF German territory
in Africa had been captured.
between 1854 and 1890 Germany
acquired fcur colonies in Africa with
total area OF 9317A60 square miles
AMI population ESTIMATED in 1919
OF 9a,405 white and 11,406,000 ma
t:vnS.
IN 1911 France conceded 101,2t9
square nii!ra OF territory, with pop
ulatioa G: about 100000, TO Ger
many as q part OF the kamerun, and
Germany turned over $3.50 square
miles 20 France. making tine total G:
German territory in Africa 1882, $50
square miles. 49, '.'.''''.
Mr.. Laws statement may indicate
tina; the Allies now hold consider
able norton o! German East Africa,
as the arca OF the other colinies wa,
abou: $1,000 square miles less than
the total given by the Secretary.
Togoland SURRENDERED to the Brit
ish in tuguat:"'oH 1914. Gernan
Southwest Africa 'was:captured b. the
D!it!an in July of'lest year. The cap
turc Of the FIametuh by French and
British forces Was completed last
week. In the Remaining German COL
ony, German East Africa, fighting is
still in progress:: <"'a"
German East Aftssa is the largest
of the four colonies, with an area OF
3s4,1So square miles:
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1916-03-02


The Democrats OF tho House Of
Representatives. have approved by
large majority, the proposed reDea!
Of the free sugar provision OF tho
Underwood :tariff measure, which, as
provided, would take effect May 1st.
The repeal is expected 10 pass both
houses Of Congress: before that day.
sfr. Eitchin; the Democratic floor
leader, told the 'cotnmftree that the
2repa- redress program vas going to
cost the government a great deal o.
money aad' that the: expense would
have TO be met With as little burden
upon. and aanoyance to the people
as possible. He;safd that while the
committee had not formed any Goa
illusions, he Thought the majority
sentiment favored meeting the pre-
paredness expenditures mainly from
the income. tax: and byi'resort 10 IN
excise tax on Special articles and nu-
nitions naa ufactIrers:s:~' -:
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1916-03-02
Mason Endorses DR.. Hosg.

At a meeting of the Democratic
County Executive Committee for Ma
son county, the following resolution
was unanimously adopted:
Whereas. Senator Cory Hogg, of
Fayette county, was one OF the Demo-
cratic leaders in the fight made at the
last 9se6Sfonsst off, the Legislature,
against the extravaganza and unpat-
riotic and partisan conduct of the
Republican majority, aiding and abet-
ting the Hatfield administration. He
fought against the useless and ex-
travagant new offices; against the un-
fair and unjust charter bills of'Wil-
hanson, Hinton and other cities,
practically taking from the people of
said cities the right Of self govern
ment, and SO manifestly unfair as to
call for the condemnation of the At
torney, General, who is now candi-
date for the Republican nomination
for GorernOf: .;.:t.i..!
This committee now desires to eX
press Misrepresentation of his untiring
efforts. on behalf. Of the, people of this:
State and his fight against oppression:
and injustice, therefore,
Be it Resolved, BY this committee,
That it is with the kecnest appre-
citation of the Intelligent, active,
earnest and patriotic services of Sena-
tor Hogg, of Fayette county, we en-
dorse his official conduct as State
Senator, and approve and endorse his
candidacy for Governor of this State
and hereby pledge our support to his
nomination and election
PAT NJ. WILSON. Ch man.
Geo. G. Somerville. Secy.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1916-03-02
The enemies of Mr. Brandcis have

The enemies of Mr.. Brandcis have
made a desperate effort to defeat his
confrra ton by the Senate as Asso-
ciate Justice on the Supreme Court
bench. So far they have proved
nothing worth the telling to the det-
riment of the lawyer and so we con-
clude that his nomination will be
confirmed whenever the question is
brought to a vote. We can all rest
assured that Woodrow Wilson would
not name an unworthy man for a
place on our highest court.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1916-03-02
Hot Shot for DR.. Hatfield.

The following excerpt from a
lengthy editorial in the Gazette. a
Republican paper published at Har-
risville, Richie county, shows how
ardent is the love and admiration of
the Editor, Robert Morris, for the
good DR.. Hatfield, Governor, etc:
while we recongnize that the
Governor is an easy object for attack,
we bear no malice towards him and
shall not unnecessarily parade his
weaknesses before the public. We
believe his retirement to private life
will be permanent as we'll as popular.
However. We sincerely hope that he
will learn from his mistakes in the
past and come to know that courtesy
fidelity. and dignity may even be po-
litical assets. We also hope that the
next governor of West Virginia Will
be a gentleman and not bully; that
he will be true to his friends and
faithful to his promises; that he Will
be big enough and broad enough to
give fair and courteous treatment tc
all members of his party and all cltl-
zens of the State. that he will be
man regardfull of his political allegl'
ance or party faith.
I'm saying this, We are not alone
but voice an almost universal sentl
mem in this State"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1916-03-02

President Wilson has offered the
post of Ambassador to Russia to
David r. Francis, Secretary Of the
Interior in Cleveland's Cabinet and
former Governor of Missouri, and Mr..
Francis has accepted. He will sue
coed Geo. T. Marye, who has resigned
because his health has broken down
under the strain at Petrograd i'm
posed by the war.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1916-03-02
HAMPSHIRE Endorses MIR. Cornwell.


The Democratic Executive Commit
tee Of Hampshire county at
meeting held on February 18TH
passed unanimously the following
resolutions OF endorsement OF the
candidacy OF Hon. John j. CornTell
for Governor:
Be it resolved: That We heartily
endorse the candidacy of Hon. John
J. CornWeil for the Democratic noml-
nation for Governor Of West var
GINA; that We pledge him our unanl-
nous support in the coming primary
election, believing that he is the most
available candidate the party can Sc
lect; that in urging the nomination
Of Mr.. Cornwell, We are of OPINION
that no man in the State is better
fitted TO lead the party at this time.
because he was the chief exponent OF
the opposition to the Dawson lax
Laws which have proven a hopeless
failure in their promised reduction OF
taxes as acknowledged by the attl-
tude OF the present State administra-
ton; because OF his intimate knoWl-
edge OF State affairs, and especially
because OF his high character. fine
ability and personal acquaintance
with the voters of every county IN
West Virginia.
Be it further resolved that the
Chairman OF this Committee be In
structed to send. these resolutions to
the Press OF the State with the re-
quest that the same be published.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1916-03-02
Drive on Ecrtiun.

The great drive the Germans have
been making for the capture Of the
French fortress, Ferdun, has result
ed in some of the fercest and blood
lest battles of the war. The Germans
have concentrated under the eye Of
the Kaiser a force estimated at 600,-
900 TO their best men and seem de-
termined to take the fortress let the
loss be what it may. But the French
are resisting with great valor and
only yield when resistance is no long
er possible Along a good portion CT
the long battle line in France the
charge and counter charge on strong
defended trenches have been persist
ent and bloody. The Germans have
gained considerable ground at Yer
dun but yet have some apparently
positions 10 overcome.
Il is possible that this vigorous OF
feas:ve in the West may be an effort
Gil the part CT the Kaiser to divert
attention from the serious losses Of
the Turks in Asia Minor where the
Grand Duke Nicholas seems 10 be
having everything his own way.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1916-03-02

Ccle B;ease has formally announc-
Cd himself as candidate for the
Democratic nomination for Governor
of South Carolina Blease served as
governor from 1911 until last year.
making his term spectacular chiefly
because of the many pardons he
granted. May the good Lord deliver
the Palmetto State from another
term of this disgusting charlatan and
agotist -c.., -.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1916-03-02
From the talk given out by Cor

From the talk given out by Con-
yressman Howard Sutherland at
Huntington last week it seems more
shan probable that he will soon jump
into the ring as full tledged candi-
tiate for U: S. Senator against eX-Gov.
White and Mr.. Hite, of Huntington.
He regards the situation as favorable
and tho he is not in a class with
Daniel Webster he would measure up
b:etty we'll along side of White and
Hite
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1916-03-02

Billy Sunday has closed his meet
ing at Trneton, \. Y, and on Sum
day, the 20th. was presented with a
f-ee-will offering of $4,000 and a
chest OF silver and other vauiables.
Pretty good pickings for. eight weeks
work; During the Trenton revival
S10,0O0 PEG pie attended the meetings
and 1864 persons "hit the trail'' to
the n'ourner's bench. Mr.. Sunday be-
gun : is meeting last Sunday night in
the in mense tabernacle built for the
purpose in Baltimore. Sunday is
without doubt a very remarkable man
with remarkable powers of persuas-
ion. But whether he is serving the
Lord, himself or the Devil, is ques-
ton about which there is great va
riety Of opinion.