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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-27
FIXES RATE OF CHARGES
FOR USE OF VAULT SPACE
Bill introduced in House by Repre-
sentative Howard Giving COM
missioners Authority to Collect

A bill defining the charges to be col
lected by the Commissioners for vault
spaces under sidewalks was introduced
today by Representative Howard of
Georgia. the understanding being that
the bill has the approval of the Com
missio hers 1t is supplemental to
sector of the District appropriation
BILL which passed the House yesterday.
giving the Commissioners authority to
charge for such space.
The Howard bill gives the following
formula for determining the amount of
rent to be charged to property owners
using space under sidewalks: The num-
Der of square feet in area of vault. in
Guiding the area of the entrance there
to. if any, upon public space. multi
piled by the assessed value per square
foot of the adjoining land, multiplied
by one-half of l per cent The
minimum rental is placed at SIS per
annum. Rents are to be paid annually
on the first day of November.
The Commissioners are given the
right to terminate the right to use
any vault
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-27
Editor of Independent
Commends Peace League;
"Better Than Armament"

Hamilton Holt, editor of the hide
pendent, commended the pacifists as
nearer right than the armamentists
but Endorsed the League to Enforce
Peace as common ground on which
these two opposing policies can meet
He said sit was not the unarmed ma
tions that brought on this war. but
those who were best prepared"
He emphasized the difference as: Pa
cihsts, international in their vision;
armamentists. as national. He said the
former looked more to the end and
the later emphasized one means to the
end.
He said the leagues purpose is Gre
alton of machinery by which reason
can enthrone itself in the world of ma
lions. I'VE are living under competi-
tive theory of ornaments" he said, and
explained how under the plan Of the
league the collective theory of arma-
ments-all against one-will be greater
than the so-called English navalism
or German militarism, and be gradu-
ally worked down to an international
police.
From the first great Virginia
President, George Washington, to the
last great Virginia President, Wood
row WILSON,. he said. all our Presi-
dents have advocated peace Let US
add TO our Declaration of Independence
another for interdependence."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-27
Mr.. TAFT IS REELECTED
HEAD Of PEACE LEAGUE
Other Officers and Members of the
Executive Committee Are
Also Chosen.

The officers and organization of the
League to Enforce Peace include lead
ers in all political parties. and men Of
national and international prominence
in all professions and phases Of Amer
lean life. 1t is the purpose of this or
ganiZation to extend It's influence
throughout the entire country, through
every state and village. 1t will be
noted that Judge Alton B. Parker,
former democratic candidate for Presi-
dent, Ia in charge of the organization
work throughout the United States,
and that Theodore Marburg, former
minister to Belgium. is in charge of
extending the gospel among foreign
nations. He has already received the
approval of several leaders in foreign
political affairs.
Former President Taft was re-elect-
ed president today. Mr.. Parker was
elected to the new ONCE of active vice
president.
Eleven new members of the executive
committee were chosen.
The full list of officers Is as follows:
William Howard Taft. president;
Alton b. Parker. vice president: Har-
bert S. Houston, treasurer: William H.
Short. secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-27
MORE THAN 200 CIVILIANS
MURDERED BY MEXICANS
Rebels Reported to Have Attacked
Train Bearing Government En-
ployes to Cuernavaca.

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. May 27.-More
than 200 civilians were murdered be-
tween Mexico City and Cuernavaca,
three weeks ago. according to private
advices received here.
Rebels operating between Cuernavaca
and Mexico City attacked q train on
which government employees were being
sent to Cuernavaca to assume the gov
ernmental work in Cuernavaca. On the
train were many women, wives and
daughters of employees. Almost all Of
them were reported to have been sub
jected to indignities. after which a few
of them were killed.
The rebels attacked the train south
of Tres Marias on a heavy grade, over
whelming the little guard and poured
into the cars a heavy fire. Those who
leaped from tho doors and windows
were shot down as they attempted to
escape. Only one mantle express
messenger-was left alive. according
to the reports received here.
The rebels obtained a consignment
of ammunition said to be 100000 car
tridges and 100000 pesos of the new
issue Of currency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-27

of military power. This statement was
made by Theodore Marburg, former
United States minister to Belgium. in
discussing Organization plans" under
the general topic at this mornings
session, plans for giving effect to the
leagues program Mr.. Marburg is in
charge of organization work for the
league abroad.
With such overwhelming military
power. Mr. Marburg argued. the po-
tential strength of a world league
would be SO great that this power
need seldom translate itself into war"
The duty to declare war in the name
of the league would be heavy respon-
sibility, and the facts on which the
leagues executive would act should
be easily ascertainable. Mr.. Marburg
said:
1T is probably too much to hope that
We can arrest the growth of arma-
ments by an agreement to do so; viola
ton of such an agreement is too easily
concealed. But after some years, when
the league has proved itself and the
world feels secure, ornaments may fall
away through disuse just as. in from
tier communities. when law and order
triumph. men abandon the practice of
going about armed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-27
DEMPSEY AND HARLAN
IN CLOSE GOLF MATCH
Other Good Contests Witnessed in
Chevy Chase Invitation
Tourney.

The semi-finalists in the Chevy Chase
invitation golf tourney had beautiful
weather to greet them this morning
and a fast course over which to play,
The Norbert Pempsey-Dr. Harlan
match furnished one of the most eN-
citing finishes it has been the pleasure
of the golf fans to- watch. Dempsey
won the first two holes and retained
the same margin at the fifteenth tee.
He lost the fifteenth and lost the next
by a direct stymie.
The seventeenth was halved and the
younger man ran down a tenfoot putt
to halve the eighteenth. On the extra
hole Harlan drove into the trap to the
right and this spelled defeat, as his
opponent drove straight down the mid
die and had Ave to the doctors six.
Walter r. Tuckerman defeated Julian
Bishop and 3 in an interesting match.
in which the winner was up all the
way.
Morven Thompson defeated the long
driving D. Bradley Gish in a hard
fought battle in the semi-f1nals of the
second sixteen. In the fourth sixteen
W. S. Syminkton beat II. r. Cobey, 6-4.
and DR.. Loren B. T. Johnson beat Nc
Callum.
The handicap event did not attract
many players this morning. but this
afternoon the field is expected to be
large.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-27
BLACK MUSEUMS FAREWELL.
No More Can You Gaze on the
Relics of Notorious Criminals.

From London Answers.
Loud has been the lamenting at the
closing Of the museums and galleries.
Yet not one tear has been shed for the
Black Museum in its extremity.
Down in the lumber rooms at Scot
land Yard the ghosts of dead and gone
murderers contemplate sadly the plas-
ter casts of their own heads-the statu-
airy which was to Scotland Yard what
the Elgin marbles are to Bloomsbury.
Charlie Peace's ladder. the Muswell hill
murderers lantern, jimmies, bowie
knives. skeleton keys. axes. revolvers-
all. all are gone, the old familiar rel
les.
The ruthless demands of war may well
send a chill of horror to the heart of
the criminal classes, to whom shrine
in the Black Museum was the highest
pinnacle of fame. The powers that be
wanted more room at Scotland Yard.
and the apartment of a thousand crimes
has degenerated into a mere once.
Whether it will appear again is a mat
ter Of doubt. The honest truth is that
the museum was largely nuisance.
Many years ago an official cynic start
ed to compile a catalogue of exhibits.
He pointed out in his foreword that
the museum-'black' is never used in
official circles-was originally estab-
lished to give practical instruction to
young constables, but-he added with
disgust-had degenerated into a public
show place.
That catalogue was an interesting
book known only to a very few out
side the staff, and it carried the history
of the museum from its establishment.
1t told you how many years ago the
nucleus of the collection was initiated
in the cellar at Old Scotland Yard. and
how it gradually grew until 1t became
possibly the most complete collection OF
criminal relics in the world.
Not for the mob was the Black Mu-
scum open. You had to be good. have
introductions from high commissioners
and ambassadors, or be on terms with
the authorities before you could enter
the jealously-guarded portals.
Then you had your choice OF three
afternoons in the week from till
in which you might revel in hangmens
ropes-guaranteed genuine. and each
labeled with the murderer's name-and
kindred thrilling articles. You might
gloat over those trif1es-buttons and
shoelaces and such like-each q COM
plete detective story, which had pre-.
ceded the rope.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-27
Labor Is Anxious to See
Lasting World Peace,
Says Samuel Gompers

What the European war has meant
to labor was reviewed by Samuel Com
pers, president of the American Fede-
ration of Labor, in a paper read at last
nights session. That the laboring man
more than any other class Is anxious
to see a plan worked out that will es-
tablish lasting peace was emphasized
by Mr.. Gompers.
although bearing most of the bur
dens of war" said Mr.. Gompers. labor
has had little to say in the past about
the declaration and conduct of wars.
but. in self-defense and in the interest
of civilization. labor must have an IN
creasing voice in the peace of the fu-
ture."
Mr. Gompers outlined five principles
which he declared represent not only
the international program for which
labor will work in the future, but for
which labor has been contending
through the years"
the program of the League to Enforce
Peace represented an EFFORT to meet
the conditions he had outlined. it de-
manded the interest and careful
scrutiny of every man who had the
interests of labor at heart. ut is not
for me. by word of mouth. to commit
the laboring men of America to any
particular program in international af-
Since such court or league as con-
templated appears to be the inevitable
goal toward which the whole evolution
of law and government is tending, the
laboring men of this and every other
nation will feel it their duty and priv
ilege to lift their voice in counsel at
every step of the plans and propagan-
da. in order to make more certain the
triumph of democratic principles and
methods in whatever final form such an
international institution may take"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-27
PLATFORM OF LEAGUE
TO ENFORCE PEACE

1t is desirable for the United
States to join a league OF ma
tions binding the signator,es to
the following:
First. All justiciable ques-
tions arising between the sigma
tory powers, not settled by
negotiation, shall, subject to the
limitations of treaties, be sub
mitted to a judicial tribunal for
hearing and judgment. both
upon the merits and upon any
issue as to its jurisdiction OF
the question.
Second. All other questions
arising between the signator'es
and not settled by negotiation
shall be submitted to a coun-
Gil of Cancellation for hearing,
consideration and recommended
ton.
Third. The signatory powers
shall jointly use forthwith both
their economic and military
forces against any one of their
number that goes to war, or
commits acts of hostility
against another of the sigma
tories before any question
arising shall be submitted as
provided in the foregoing.
Fourth. Conferences between
the signatory powers shall be
held from time to time to
formulate and codify rules of
international law, which, unless
some signatory shall signify its
dissent within a stated period,
shall thereafter govern in the
decisions OF the judicial tribunal
mentioned in article l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-27
WILLIAM F. GUIDE.
Chairman.

in the camp. Many of these have been
resident students. uniformed in khaki
and drilled by service instructors in
military formations and maneuvers.
Many of these will be in the parade.
Among the prominent Washington
girls who have been officers at the camp,
most of whom will take charge of COM
panies of girl marchers from the Ma
tional Service School are Miss E. F.
Lincoln Miss Alberta Peters. Miss Mary
Baker, Mrs. Genevieve Clark Thomson
Miss Eudora Clover-all lieutenant col
onels: Frances Williams. Jean Roberts
Georgia Schofield. Frances McArdle
Dorothy Denys. Emily T. Waterman
Mrs. Russell McLennan, Frances Hoar.
Mrs. B. r. Russell. Mrs. Alexander
Sarp, ST.. and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-27
SAYS HARMONY IS IN AIR.
John W. Dwight Takes Charge Of
Root Campaien in Chicago.

CHICAGO. May 27.-John w. Dwight of
New York arrived yesterday and assum-
ed charge Of the preconvention cam
paign of Elihu Root. 1t was announced
that Job Hedges. former Secretary of
War Henry L. Stimson, Nicholas MUIR
ray Butler, president of Columbia
University: Cornelius N Bliss. Otto T.
Barnard and other prominent New
York republicans would join the Root
forces in Chicago.
Mr.. Roots name will be presented to
the convention by a majority of the
New York delegation" Mr.. Dwight
said. There will be nothing compli-
mentary about it.; Mr.. Roots supporters
are not seeking complimentary votes.
His candidacy is too important for that
and his standing befor the world is too
great to think of it,
In speaking of the republican plat
form. Mr.. Dwight said:
The feeling In New York and all
over the east is that there will be no
difficulty over the platform. The pro-
gressive republicans are likely to be
fully satisfied. Harmony is in the air.
o. E. Weller of Baltimore arrived
later in the day and took charge of the
boom of Senator John w. Weeks of
Massachusetts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-27
Consider the Graphic.
From Outing.

From outing.
The Graphic is a fine, gamesome gen.
tlemanly fish. and will save you an
empty creel on many day when bass,
trout and even bluegills seem to have
vanished from the waters of the earth.
He is hardy and prolific. thriving and
multiplying in middleton ponds or
springfield lakes or streams. and equal
ly at home north or south of Mason and
Dixon's line.
Unlike the bass. trout or pike he does
not believe that the chief end of fish
is to pursue and devour his neighbors,
or destroy your tackle and your religion.
but he is willing to live and let live
within decent limitations, AS he seems
to possess an abundance of those at
tributes that enable fish to Withstand
the vicissitudes Of climate. environment
and the infractions of the law. and
withal, is entitled to high rank among
our game and food fishes. I think his
distribution and propagation should re-
ceive Increasing consideration by the
ma tional and state commissions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-27
IS GREETED BY CHEERS.
Proposal to Send Mr.. Taft as Peace
Envoy to Allies Applauded.

Proposal to send former President
Taft as special envoy to the allies.
supported by a resolution by Congress.
to solicit cooperation in the program
Of the league to enforce peace, was
greeted with enthusiastic cheering by
the more than 1000 delegates at the
very opening of today's session.
This proposal was made by Theodore
Marburg, former minister to Belgium.
who is in charge of the league propa-
Randa abroad. He suggested that.
having gained the enthusiastic indorse.
ment Of the leading men Of the coun-
try. the league must get the support
Of Congress through 4 resolution, and
that. armed with this, Mr. Taft should
be sent to the allies.
When the storm of applause could
not be quellsd, Mr.. Taft stepped to the
front Of the platform and aeknowl.
oAgAA 4ha ovation,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-27
Mrs. Court F. Woods Appeal
in Interest of Washington
Ar0uses Great Enthusiasm

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, May 27.-Mrs. Court F.
Wood. president Of the District of CO.
lumbia Federation of women's Clubs,
aroused the thirteenth biennial con-
vention of the General Federation of
Women's Clubs to great enthusiasm
last night by illusions to the National
Capital-their capital The occasion
was Presidents night" and instead of
giving the stereotyped report Mrs.
Wood begged leave to print" what
she had written of the work accom-
plished by the District of Columbia
clubs and confined the spoken word to
an appeal for the interest Of every one
of the two million club women Of the
country in making Washington the
most beautiful capital in the world.
Not because it is your capital or
mine." she urged, but because 1t is the
government center of the great repub-
lie founded by our mutual ancestors
destined by the grace Of God to be the
future. The people of Washington
alone cannot make it the nations
dream city beautiful, you must help,
my federated club co-workers. by elect
ing to Congress men with an interna-
tional vision. Then. and then only,
shall we have a capital city to COM
pare favorably with old world CAPT.
tails"
1t was a proud night for the District
Of Columbia Federated Clubs in an
lied to pledge the $1,000 assessment
for the general federation endowment
fund. and by the payment of $500 cash
bestowed upon Mrs. William E. An
drews of Washington the honor of
founder in the general federation
IF
the District Of Columbia Federation of
Women's Clubs. now executive head
of the Day Nursery Association of
Washington city. Is also one of eight
her. latter capacity, she has Jurisdiction
over the federated clubs in FIVE states
Delaware. Maryland, West Virginia,
Virginia and the District of Columbia.
Represent Employment Bureau.
In the District of Columbia deleea-
ton there are noted Mrs. Kate Waller
Barrett and Mrs. Grace Porter Hopkins,
special agents of the government to
present to the biennial convention the
of the newly organized employment
service of the Department of Labor
This service is Endorsed and will be
given hearty cooperation by the Cen
eral Federation of Women's Clubs
Mrs Frederick H. Cole of Omaha, who,
as general federation chairman of the
civil service reform committee. will
have charge of the club side of the new
movement, is taking it up enthusiastic
cally. making it feature of her report
to the convention, and already has 300
club presidents pledged to add a COM
mittee on employment to their present
list of committees.
An attractive feature of the federal
employment plan Is that 1t is designed
to help the nativeborn as well as the
immigrant residents of the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-27

Every advance of civilization demands
sacrifices. To some extent individual
liberty for the common good. And
when this league comes it may well be
that some individualism originally
part of what would have been given
as a definition of American ideals may
have to be surrendered into the keep
ing of the nations of the earth as
trustees for the common good.
But out of it all there will arise
more than a compensation for it-a
better understanding among nations
and the peoples of the earth. which will
prevent a recurrence of what we now
have"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-27
Shoes for the Woods.

From Outing.
Shoes that may be comfortable for
ordinary walking are apt to be too
small for use when carrying any
weight Twenty-Five pounds carried
all day will make a tremendous differ
ence to the feet. The shoe should be
big enough to allow the foot to spread
somewhat but not SO big as to let the
foot move around in 1t. as this means
chafng and blisters.
The navy drill book says of the
marching shoe: "A common defect in
shoes is that they are too tight over
the instep and too loose over the ball
of the foot. II the leather forward Of
the instep Is too slack. wrinkles will
form The inner edge of the
shoe should be almost straight, the
sole thick and wide, projecting. be-
yond the upper leather. The heel
should be low and broad. and the toe
Of such length that there will be no
pressure on the ends of the toes or
toe nails" The army marching shoe is
built on these lines and is an excellent
pattern.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-27
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-27
Judges for Cadet Drill Chosen.

Judges for the annual competitive
drill of the High School cadets, to be
held Wednesday and Thursday, were
announced today by Stephen E. Kramer.
assistant superintendent of public
school. who is in direct charge Of the
military activities. The judges all are
of the Engineer Corps, and all are sta
toned at the Washington barracks. be-
ing First Leuts Frederick S. Skinner.
Allen P. Cowgirl and John H. Carruth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-27
MELVIN c. HAZEN.
Active Marshal.

are strong advocates of preparedness,
and it is planned that they will form
an automobile section representing the
encampment.
Many of the young women from
Washington who attended the camp are
expert horsewomen. and they are plan
ming for an equestrian section. II this
cannot be arranged it is probable that
the officers will ride on horseback.
In addition to this large representa-
ton from the District of Columbia the
Maryland girls who have been at the
camp are enthusiastic and want to par
ticipate. There have been more than
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-27
CONSIDERING LOCATION
OF NEW GENERAL BOARD

ATLANTIC CITY. n. j.. May IL
Commissioners to the one hundred and
twenty eighth general assembly of the
Presbyterian Church. which closed yes
terday. who are still here. were dis
GUESSING today the probable location of
the newly established general board
Of education. The new board Is a con-
solidation' of the college board and the
board OF education. and 10 composed Of
thirty-six members, eighteen ministers
and eighteen elders. Among the elders
chossn IN H. ,. p. Mcfarland Of Wash.
inGton. II C.