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Evening star., 1916-11-11
RECRUIT new MEMBERS
FOR G. w. U. FRATERNITlES
Smokers, Dances, Luncheons and
Other Forms of Social Activi-
ties Arranged.

Greek letter frateruities at George
Washington University are busy re-
cruiting new members for the year.
Rush smokers, dances, luncheons and
other forms of social activity comprise
the elaborate programs announced by
the various organizations. Nearly all
of the fraternities have announced the
pledging of at least half dozen neo-
phytes. Among the most recent pledges
are:
Sigma Phi Epsilon-Raymond Harsch,
Roy Q. Carver. William r. Smith, Ar
thur Townsend. Douglas Starr, L. S.
Trundle, K. c. McGregor. c. NJ. Funk
houser, Howard c. Beck, Robert H.
Fravel. Everett Helmuth and n. J.
Stockett.
Theta Delta Chi-McClure Kelly, Capt.
C. Dowell, Russell Lake, William Will
bur and Paul Pew.
Kappa Alpha-Mr. Weisbatt. Mr..
Brandenburg, Mr.. Losgins and Mr.. Sy-
Kappa Psi-Joe Kreiselman, Evan
TAYLOR and Fred Reed.
Sigma Nu-Edward Steltz and Claude
Bates, both OF Columbia College, class
of 30.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Fredcriclz CAL
kins, Edwin Giblin. Luther Jones, Ed
win X. LeFevre, \. J. Mottern, John
Pullman, W. Andrew Smith and Louis
Wine.
Alpha Kappa Kappa-Messrs. Menic,
Baker, Stebb and Tribe.
Evening star., 1916-11-11
SIGNAL CORPS MEMBERS
INCREASING IN WEIGHT
District Boys in Company on Bor-
der Take on Average of
Ten Pounds.

Special Dispatch TO Tie Star.
NOGALES, Ariz., Camp of District
Signal Company. November 1I.-Out-
door life generally incident to field
service in the army has increased the
average weight Of members of Signal
Corps. Company 3, \. G. D. c., ten
pounds. The weight of one member,
Private Fersinger. has increased TWEEN
ty-three pounds since he left Fort
Myer.
They have to be a hardy lot to with
stand conditions under which they are
now camping. When they arise in the
morning they have to break a coating
of ice over the water buckets in order
to get to the water. And they do not
spend long periods in the shower baths
now. This duty Is soon over, for the
tang in the air chases them back into
their tents. where the little tent stoves
keep them fairly comfortable. The days
are fairly warm. but in the morning
and evening sweaters feel very good.
The designation of the District com
pany has been changed from to B. in
accordance with the new army system
designating radio companies with the
letter A, wire compan.es 3. outpost
companies c and telegraph companies
ID and E.
Evening star., 1916-11-11
INQUIRIES ARE PLANNED
INTO RAILROAD AFFAIRS
Three Important Bodies to Begin
Meetings Here Shortly to Take
Up Regulation and Rates.

Three important inquiries into the
problem of railroad regulation and
rates are to begin shortly in Washing
ton. The National Council of the Cham
Der of Commerce of the United States
is to meet here November II, to take
Up that subject; the annual convention
of the Association of State Railroad
Commissioners is to meet at the inter-
state commerce commission November
H. and inquiry into railroad problems
will be taken up November 20 by the
Joint congressional committee named
for that purpose.
Many important railroad executives,
big shippers, manufacturers. bankers.
economists and labor leaders will
gather in Washington for the purpose
of either appearing before the various
inquirers or to watch the progress of
events and testimony given. Senator
Newlands. chairman of the joint con-
gressional committee, has already re-
ceived many acceptances from lmpor-
tant men to attend the congre esslonaI
inquiry In addition, representatives
will appear for the four railroad
bretherhoods, the cypress, telegraph
and telephone companies. the New York
Paper and Pup Traffic Association. the
National Association of Manufacturers
of Medicinal Products. the National
Association of Railway Commission
ers the Chamber of Commerce of the
United States. the Farmers Cooper
ative Association and other organiza-
Evening star., 1916-11-11
Useless Regrets

We all regret our past mistakes.
and view the same with walllng !;
but when we've made our dizzy
breaks, our tears are unavalllng.
You run your car at crazy speed
through city streets and alleys;
for safety rules you have no heed,
or rural hills and valleys. Some
day when you swing round q
curve there'll sweep into your
vision another car-youIl loose
YOUR nerve, and therell be a col
hsion. When from the tangled
wreck you crawl with Stats and
wishbone broken, the warning
words you will recall that I've So
often spoken. And when you lie
upon a cot, with plaster casts
around YOU, string of dark, re-
1norseful thought will torture and
confound you. You'll weep for
former folly then. your soul will
be disguised, but tears won't make
YOU sound again, or heal the leg
that's busted. And SO with every
foolish trick that you and | are
springing; the penalty will make
us sick, remorse and sorrow bring
ing. WALL MASON.
Evening star., 1916-11-11
POLICEMAN BADLY HURT.
Due to Collision With Auto While
Riding Motor Cycle.

Motor Cycle Policeman Harvey CAL
pin Of the ninth precinct suffered Il
severe injury to his left knee last
night about 9:45 O'Clock as a result Of
a collision with the automobile of
Lieut. Thomas Dewitt Milling. U. S. A,
on Bladensburg road near the District
line. 1t is believed he will be cripple
for life. John Kirby, u newspaper
Lieut. Milling, was cut about the face
and head. The injured men were
taken to Casualty Hospital.
Lieut., Milling and his companion
were on their way to Lord Baltimore
Club at Riverdaie, Md. The policeman.
it is reported, was in a dazed condi-
ton after the accident and was un-
able to recall in what direction he was
riding. The army officer told the po-
lice he saw nothing of the policeman
until the motor cycle and automobile
were almost together, and in trying
to avoid q collision both vehicles turn
ed in the same direction.
Kirby did not have to remain in the
ed, but the policeman, 1t is stated,
probably Will be under treatment sew
eral weeks. The motor cycle was al
most completely demolished.
Miss Nellie r. Brosnan. II u street,
was injured yesterday afternoon as q
tomobile and a street car at 14th and
v streets. The automobile was dam
aged to the amount of $500. Miss
Brosnan was taken home in her broth
er's automobile.
An automobile operated by an I'M
identified man this morning about 1890
o'clock demolished a lamp post on Rock
Creek Church road in rear of 1924 New
Hampshire avenue.
The automobile Of Mrs. j. NJ. Nc
Comb, 1871 New Hampshire avenue
and A. NJ. Wilson, 16 Chestnut street
colIided at 18th and Corcoran streets
last night shortly after o'clock. Both
cars were damaged.
Evening star., 1916-11-11
MARINE UNDERWRITERS
PRAISE COAST GUARD
North Carolina Firm Writes Secre.
tary Of the Treasury Compli-
menting Service on Rescue.

High praise comes to the entire Coast
Guard for it's efficiency and fearless
ness in conserving life and property at
sea in communication from Alexander
Sprint & Son of Wilmington, N c., ship
owners, underwriters. exporters and un-
derwriters of shipping insurance as
agents of the Lloyds. The communica-
tion, addressed to the Secretary of the
Treasury, primarily takes occasion to
compliment the WORT of the cutter Semi
mole. under the direction of her COM
mander. Capt 7. II. Uberroth. in sal
vaging the Italian steamer Edilio, cast
ashore on Cape Fear bar, recently.
THE quality of mercy is not strain
ed says the communication, "by the
fine fellows who respond SO quickly
and eagerly to the S. o. s. wireless
call for help. An unwritten law COM
pels them to succor Il fellow seaman
own destruction.
TT stirs the blood of all humanity
to read of ships like the Seminole
tossed upon the raging sea. yet stand
ing by sinking ship until every man
is rescued from the jaws of death.
Risks and hazards are cheerfully as
sumed by the Coast Guard cutter serv-
ice, the sole object to be attained be-
ing relief for the distressed and the
performance of duty.
1--WE desire to convey to you," says
the letter, "as director of this great
boon to the commerce Of our coast, on
behalf of the owners and underwriters
of the Italian steamship Edilio, an ex-
preston of their profound grateful
ness for the recent service of the Semi
mole under command of Capt. p H.
Uberroth in hauling this steamer off
Cape Fear bar when she had been
stranded for a week past"
Evening star., 1916-11-11
WILL SEE PENN GAME.
Many Alumni of Cornell to Go to
Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day.

Many alumni of Cornell University
now living in Washington are planning
70 attend the foot ball game to be held
Thanksgiving day between Cornell and
he University of Pennsylvania at
Philadelphia. They will go to the con-
test in a special Cornell car" for
which arrangements have been made
by the Cornell Club of Washington
through Horace ". Peaslee, secretary
treasurer
For those who are unable to attend
the game in person game-dance is to
be held at RaUschers at 2:30 pm. the
Cornell Women's Club cooperating.
Returns from the game will be given,
Cornell songs will be sung and cheers
given.
November l6 a luncheon is 10 be held
by the Cornell Club at the University
Club November % a supper is to be
held, followed by trip 10 the movies"
Those who intend to be present at this
affair are to assemble at the ciubroon
at $50 pm. following which the party
is to adjourn en- masse to Chinatown.
Evening star., 1916-11-11
THIEVES REPORTED ACTIVE.
Money and Jewelry Valued at 1925
Among Valuables Stolen.

Thirty dollars in gold certificates and
jewelry valued at 1926 were stolen
from the apartment of James ]. Price,
1A1 10th street southeast, about 7:30
o'clock last night. The robbers gained
access to the apa artment by opening q
door opening on the fire escape, and
took a number of articles of tewelry
set with diamonds, including rings, q
watch and brooch.
An unidentified man dressed as a
clergyman is wanted by the police to
answer Il charge Of passing a worth
less check for $40 on Harry N. Phil
lips. dealer in o street market He
visited the market two weeks ago. pur-
chased five younds Of butter and gave
The dealer the check. receiving the but
ger and s7.15. The check was returned
as being worthless.
Mrs Lirdley f. Sinclair, 3I76 nth
street. reported to the police the loss
of . laprobe. taken from her autono-
bile. she said. in front of 2129 18th
street The police were told that the
robe was appropriated by man who
vas III another automobile
Evening star., 1916-11-11
Five Recruits Needed.

Appeals have been sent to Washing
ton for five recruits TO bring the COM
mand up to maximum strength. Capt
Terry has asked Brig. Gen. William f.
Harvey, commanding the District mill
itia; Maj ]. c. Castner, adjutant gen
eral, and Mai. Thacker v. Walker. chief
recruiting officer, to send him this num-
ber of men. While blacksmith and a
horseshoer are needed, the command
also will take telegraph operators as
well as unframed men.
Private LIE Roy Heizt has been dis
charged to return to his work at the
bureau OF standards.
Private Sterling, VINO was detailed
from the Sd Infantry to go to Nogales
as orderly for Maj. Harry Coope, n. G.
D. c., has been transferred to the Dis
trict Signal Company, and Private Ira
Abrahamson has been transferred from
the California Signal Company to the
District organization.
Evening star., 1916-11-11
TWO sCHOONERS REPAIRED.
D. P. Mulford and Oakland Have
Needed Work Done.

An annoying leak developed recently il,
the stern bearing of the power schooner
d. p Mulford, belonging to Capt Charles
McKenney of Alexandria AS the marine
railways were all occupied and the YES
sci would have to wait for several days
to be taken from the water she was yes
terday placed in q shoal dock at Alex
andria. and when the tide receded the
stern bearing was repacked and the ves-
sci will leave today or tomorrow for the
lower river to load oysters for the mar
ket here.
The two-masted river schooner Oakland,
belonging to Capt Parker Gray of Charles
county, Md. after unloading pulp wood
at Alexandria. went to the big marine
railway there to haul out Her hull under
water Will be caulked and she will be
made ready for late fall service with the
wood-running feet on the Potomac.
Evening star., 1916-11-11
Commerce Department Changes.

Frank A. Hodson, skilled laborer, at
s720. and Edward J. Sharkey. mes
senger boy, at $3.50, in the Office of the
Secretary of the Department of Com
merce. have resigned.
John H. Eiseman was temporarily ap-
pointed as labora tory helper in the bu-
reau of standards at $40.
Gertrude Milstead received proba-
tional appointment as a clerk in the
coast and geodetic survey at S720.
The following have received promo
tions in the bureau of fisheries: Lewis
Radcliffe. assistant in charge. division
of statistics and methods. from $4,000
to $2,500; William w. Welsh, assistant,
from $1,000 to $1,000, and Harden F.
Taylor. assistant. from $1,000 to $1,000.
Evening star., 1916-11-11
SMALL FIRES REPORTED.
Engines Respond to Three Calls in
Different Sections,

No. engine company last night
about 1915 o'clock responded to call
received from the Home Theater, on
c street between 18th and 18th streets
northeast, and found a small fire in the
building. An alarm summoned addi-
tional companies of t1remen and the
blaze was quickly eXtinguished.
Damage to the building and contents
amounted to $3.50.
Fire in the chimney Of the house of
c. F. Peterson. 2116 F street. last night
about 10 o'clock claimed the attention
Of No. 90 engine company. No damage
resulted.
No. 6 engine company was called to
the first precinct police station last
night about $50 o'clock to extinguish
a small fire in the furnace room. Wood
left near the furnace ignited and
caused IS damage
Evening star., 1916-11-11
ELECTION NEWS SENT TO SEA.
Crews of Steamers Receive the Re-
turns by Wireless.

Crews of steamships equipped with
wireless were able to get the election
returns while at sea with almost as
much ease as did the throngs that
stood in front of the newspaper offices
in the big cities of the country. Capt.
knight. master of the Hawaiian-Amer-
lean liner Oregonian, while the ship
was on her way up the coast from
Brazil for the Chesapeake, received
frequent bulletins regarding the great
battle of the ballots. and on the arrival
OF the ship at Baltimore Thursday
those aboard her knew as much about
the way the vote was going as did any
one ashore.
Steamers halfway across the Allan
tic were able to pick up the election
news as it flew through the air from
the shore stations here to those in
Europe and the West Indies.
Evening star., 1916-11-11
Legislation Wanted by Carriers.

1t is understood that the program of
legislation the railroads will ask includes ::
Placing in the hands of a federal body
entire control of the rates and practices
IF interstate carriers, except purely local
matters.
Reorganization Of the interstate COM
nerce commission.
Delegation of the preparation and prose
'ution of cases against the railroad to
;ome other agency of the government thar.
he interstate commerce commission
Empowering of the interstate commerce
commission to prescribe minimum as well
as maximum rates.
1t is said also that the roads will rec
omnend that the committee be specifically y
authorized to take into account in rate
regulation the effect Of rates upon total
earnings in the light of expenses, and.
therefore the effect of its decisions upon
he credit of the carriers to the end that
adequate transportation facilities may be
assured.
Evening star., 1916-11-11
PoWERBoAT PURCHASED.
Alexandrians Now Own the Bess.
Neptune in Winter Quarters.

Capt. William L. Davis and Roy Beach
of Alexandria have purchased the
powerboat Bess from Washington par
ties and have brought her up to Alex
andria. 1t is stated that the Bess was
under water at McGhiesport when pur-
chased and was raised by her purchas-
ers before being brought up the river
The engine In the launch will be re-
moved and will be placed in river
craft that will be used for general
freignting work on the Potomac. The
Bess was formerly a pleasure craft and
was one Of the local fleet.
The power cruiser Neptune, belonging
to Capt. Dallas Knowlton, which was
hauled out on the marine railway at
the foot of 9th street several days ago
has been taken from the railway and
laid up for the winter ashore. During
the winter Capt. Knowlton will give
the Neptune a thorough overha uline
and before she is launched in the spring
her hull under water will be polished
in readiness for speedy trips on the
river.
Evening star., 1916-11-11
NORRIS R. YOUNG DIES.
Former Employe Of Western Union
Telegraph Company Succumbs.

Norris r. Young. well known In the
ranks of telegraphers, died at his home,
sos Sd street northeast, Wednesday
morning. aged seventy years. The
body was sent to Lexington. KY, for
interment yesterday.
Mr. Young was connected with the
Western Union Telegraph Company for
many years, and spent great deal of
time in connection with the establish
ment Of telegraph lines In Tennessee
and other southern territory. He is
survived by two daughters and a son.
PaIlbearers at the funeral services,
which were held at Northminster Pres
byterian Church yesterday. were G. E.
Ingling, w. ]. Ingram, Edward A Con-
roy. W. ]. Henderson. e. E. Cole and
H. G.. Sabine. Mr.. Young was a mem
ber of the Corinthian Yacht Club.
Evening star., 1916-11-11
Death Due to Lack Of Precaution.

Coroner Nevitt yesterday afternoon
conducted an inquest over the body of
Cassel Klein. a tailor. who died at
Emergency Hospital Thursday night as
d result Of injuries he received We'd
nesday night when he was knocked
down at eth and ID streets by an auto
mobile belonging to DIR. j. p Speer, 7th
and e streets. The jury reached the
conclusion that Klein's death resulted
from an accident that was due to his
own lack 81 Drecaution.
Evening star., 1916-11-11
ASSOCIATION TO PROTECT
CHILDREN HERE PLANNED
Judge Latimer Outlines Work Of
Proposed Organization Before
Associated Charities.

Plans for the creation in Washington
of a Juvenile Protective Association.
designed to reduce delinquency among
children, were outlined last night by
Judge j. Wilmer Latimer of the
Juvenile Court in an address before the
central conference Of Associated Char
tiles at the New Willard Hotel.
Similar agencies are operating in Chi
cago and elsewhere and the local in
stitution, he predicted, would be ready
to start operations within sixty days.
The estimated cost of operation is s2.-
900 year and a start will not be made
until a fund of $4,000 has been pledged
The plan contemplates the creation of
a board of directors Of about fifteen
members and the employment OF a
trained social worker as executive sec
retary. Volunteer workers are to be
called upon for extensive service.
Object Of Association.
Judge Latimer said that the new as
sociation would endeavor to keep chill
dren out of Juvenile Court. to CO.
operate with court officers in looking
after children on probation and to help
children after they have been released.
To make its work comprehensive and
effective it will endeavor to organize
a large corps of volunteer workers.
The meeting of the central confer
ence was a special one, devoted to a
discussion of Juvenile Delinquency
It's Prevention and Cure" Others who
spoke were Mrs. J. p S. Neigh of
Neighborhood House, Rev. DR.. John
O'Grady of Catholic University, DR..
George Ashley, local scout master;
Waiter S. Ufford Of the Associated
Charities. Wallace Streeter. chairman
of the meeting, and George H. Wilson,
vice chairman.
Evening star., 1916-11-11
G. W. U. Glasses Elect Officers.

Election Of officers for classes in the
nine departments of George Washing
ton University rapidly is being COM
pleted. The senior class of the law
school has elected the following:
President, Adolphus station; vice presi-
dent. William S. Boteler: secretary.
Wilmarth Brown; treasurer. George
L. Haines. and editor. Norman T. Ray
mond. The freshman class of the
College OF Pharmacy has elected these
officers: President. F. Bernstein; vice
president, A. B. Jackson. and secretary
treasurer, c. D Johnson
Evening star., 1916-11-11
Republican League Announces Plans

The republican state committee and the
League of Republican State Clubs plan
to maintain permanent headquarters,
according to announcement made to-
day. In statement issued, it was
said:
I'VE are a permanent organization,
fifteen years old, and we will continue
to maintain headquarters down town.
While the present rooms will probably
not be occupied after next week, we
will move into ample and accessible
quarters"
Evening star., 1916-11-11
Remarks of Other Speakers.

Mrs. Neigh said she hoped the pro-
posed association would look into the
matter Of keeping young boys out of
poolrooms. DIR. OGrady discussed some
aspects OF the Big Brotherhood. and
said that the Idea of personal service
must be fostered in charity work Dr.
Ashley told how Boy Scouts activities
are operating as preventive measures,
and Mr.. Ufford made plea for the or
ganization Of bureau of child hygiene
to look after the health and physical
development Of Washington's $4,000
school children.
Mr. Wilson In a report, showed that
463 families had been under the care
of the central district during the past
year.
Evening star., 1916-11-11
The will Of Henry l.. Go-line. da,


The meeting Of the board Of REPRESENT
atives of the Federal Employees
Union at the Perpetual Building Asso-
citation hail. 18th and E streets north
west, adjourned The members present
were about 10 take up the question
OF appointing legislative representa-
tive to look after the interests of the
union in Congress. he to receiIe $3.50
Il month. when objection was made on
the ground of the absence of a quorum.
Evening star., 1916-11-11
ENCOURAGE THRIFT.

If you have no further use for to,
days paper save 1t for the school
children's playground fund.
Call Main 5000 and ask for the
nearest public school. and any ac-
cumulation OF old papers Will De
sent for.
Yesterdays record was nearly MIN
kona.
Evening star., 1916-11-11

sunday Outing to Harpers Ferry, S1OO;
to Iartinsburx, $1.25; to Berkeley
Springs, SI.50; to Cumberland, 500,
and Return,
s:25 am Nov Il, returning same day.
advertisement.
Evening star., 1916-11-11
DR.. Bemis to Take Stand.

Further hearings on the railway
valuations are indefinitely suspended
The commission plans to place on the
witness stand Tuesday DR.. E. W. Bernis,
who directed the valuation w r.
With his testimony the commission
will rest it's case. Mr.. Sangster and
Mr. Pillsbury. Y no testified regard ng
the Potomac Electric Power Company.
already have pecn cross-eSamined by
the companys lawyers.
As soon as Mr.. Bemis' testimony is
in the company will be given an op-
portunity to present its own case.
How long this may require is de-
cideGly uncertain. but the hearing
may drag into weeks.
just as soon as the Potomac case is
completed attorneys for the street rail-
way companies will begin cross-ex-
animation of Mr.. Sangster anS Mr..
Pillsbury, after which they will en-
deayor TO substantiate their own valu-
ations by direct evidence.
Evening star., 1916-11-11
October Circulation

D-,frart NJ Columbia.
FLEMING SEWBoID. business rnaEsrer Of
The EVENING and SUNDAY STAR does sol
einnly syear that the actual number Of cooie.
OF the paper named sold and distritutet dJrfry
the month Of October, AID. 1915, was as foIIowr,
Evening star., 1916-11-11
TO GIVE WHOLE TIME
TO VALUATION WORK
Beginning Tuesday, Utilities Com
mission Will Concentrate Efforts on
Potomac Electric Power Co.

Beginning Tuesday probably, the pub
lie utilities commission will give its
entire attention to completing the val
uation hearings in the case of the Po-
tomac Electric Power Company, it was
announced today.
Yesterday afternoon the commission
finished with the direct testimony of
Andrew Sangster, chief accountant of
the valuation bureau, and Charles l.
Pillsbury, engineer, in the cases of the
Washington Railway and Electric, City
and Suburban and Georgetown and Ten
leyton railway companies.
AS matters now stand, direct testi-
inony has been given by these repre-
sentatiyes of the commission not only
with respect to the railway companie
mentioned, but also concerning the
Capital Traction Company and Potomac
Electric Power Company.
Evening star., 1916-11-11
S3O.SO Chicago

s3O.sO Chicago and Return. Baltimore
and Ohio November II to 49, valid for
return until Goth. Trains morning, noon,
evening and night-Advertisemen