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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-26
Confederate Daughters to Meet.

The District of Columbia Division of
the United Daughters of the Confederacy
will hold an historical evening" to-
morrow night at Confederate Memorial
Hall. 1922 Vermont avenue northwest.
paper by Miss Mildred Rutherford
historian general OF the national or
ganization, on Historical Sins of Omis-
zion and Commission" will be read
by Mrs. Wallace Streator. historian of
the local division. The Confederate Choir
under direction of Mrs. Charles H. Fred,
will sing. The public has been invited to
attend.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-26
Temperance Advocates Meet.

The Northwest Loyal Temperance
Legion Stars met at the home of the
leader. Mrs. DriscoII, Friday afternoon
special feature of the meeting was re-
ports from the children of temperance
work done by each of them since the last
meeting. The next meeting Of the Stars
will be at II o'clock on the morning of
April at the W. c. T. U. Home, so
Sixth street northwest. Luncheon will be
served the children.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-26
Watchman's Union Growing.

Federal Watchmen's Union. No
14s64. has started campaign to
secure the membership of all watch
men in the government service. The
union has Joined with both the Cen
trail Labor Union and the Maryland
and District Federation of Labor, and,
it is said. has an active COMMITTEES
working in its behalf in these organi-
cations.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-26
VETERAN u. S. CLERK
ENDS LIFE With GAS
William Andrews. Employed in Pen
sion Office 70 Years, Found
Dead at Home.

william Andrews. a clerk in tn.
Pension ofrice for more than twenty
six years, was found dead from gas
sufocstion in the bathroom OF his
home, 40 Q street northeast, yesterday
afternoon. Coroner hewitt issued a
certificate Of death from suicide Rels-
tives said Andrews health had been
falling since the first Of the year,
when he was compelled 10 give up
his position.
He has been confined 70 his bed
most Of the time since then. About
$3.50 o'clock yesterday afternoon he
went into the bathroom. and shortly
after was found by a member Of the
family. Casualty Hospital ambulanos
responded, but found the man dead.
Mr.. Andrews was SO years old and
a native Of Ohio. He is survived by
his wife and two children, a boy and
a girl He also has two grown chill
dren living in California Funeral
services will be held from sargents
undertaking psrlors tomorrow morn
ing. Burial will be here.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-26
Mid-City Citizens to Meet.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Mid-City Citizens Association will be
held tomorrow night at 1909 Seventh street
northwest Representative George Holden
Tinkham, of Massachusetts,, a member Of
the House District Committee, will ad-
dress the meeting. The committee ap-
pointed to assist the Red Cross will make
its final report. A. J. Driscoll is presi-
dent
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-26
EXEMPT EXPRESS COMPANIES.
Public Utnitiss comni..son Repor1
TO Favor Passss. of johnson Bffi.

The Public Utilities Commission VII
send a favorable report TO Congress on
the johnson bill 20 exempt from the su-
thority Of the commission express COM
panies that come under the Jurisdiction
OF the Interstate Commerce Comrnis-
sion.
An unfavorable report viii be made
on the Cariin bill. which would empower
the Washington and Old Dominion Rail
way Company 20 acquire by purchase
or condemnation land and property for
terminal facilities at or near Thirty
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-26
W. C. T. U. Meets Wednesday

Special features OF the program for the
monthly meeting OF the Northwest w. C..
T. U. on Wednesday evening at 522
Sixth street northwest will be five
minute talks from members. Unique
musical features are to be given under
direction of Mrs. L Burton Refresh
ments and a social hour will follow
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-26
Elmira College Club Meets.

The Elmira College Club held a busi-
ness meeting and social at Cameron
House last night. Officers of the club
are: Miss Eliza Lord, president; Miss
Esther Hart, vice president; Mrs. Rippey,
secretary, and Miss Young, treasurer.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-26

Mutt-Ain't nature wonderful?
Jen-Why?
Mutt-She gives US all faces, but
we can pick our own teeth.-Harvard
Lampoon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-26

Funeral services for Anne Barbarir
Marsh, who died Thursday at Perth Am
boy, N. j., will be held at st. Peters
Church this afternoon at $50 o'clock.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-26

Funeral services for Miss Blanche
Johnson, who died Thursday at the
family residence. 427 V street northwest
will be held at the Third Baptist Church
at 2 O'Clock this afternoon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-26

Funeral services for Mrs Florence o.
Taylor, who died Thursday at the resi-
dence, 1880 Church street, will be held at
the vermont Avenue Church this after
noon at o'clock.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-26

Funeral services for Mrs. Louise Eos
ter. who died Thursday, will be held a
the residence Of her, son, 146 Thoma
street northwest, Monday. at O'Clock
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-26
FUNERALS

Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine
Agnes Brosnan. who died Friday, will be
held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock at
st. Martins Church, where requiem
mass well be celebrated.
Funeral services for Mrs. Johanna
Foley, who died Thursday, will be held
at the residence, SO Q street northeast
tomorrow morning at $40 o'clock, thence
to st. Martins Church, where requiem
mass will be celebrated. Interment will
be in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-26

Funeral services for ]. B. Hammond
who died Friday night at his home. $500
Forty sixth street, Wesley Heights, D.
C.. will be held Monday at METROPOLITAN
NJ. E. Church. Interment will be at Con-
gressional Cemetery.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-26

Waiter Gin Germsn)-wasser?
American Girl Cfustered)-No; wei
lesley.-Williams Purple Cow.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-26

y EMEMBER that you select from the
assembled under roof in Washington. MORE
| GARMENTS and MORE STYLES to choose from than in
ANY TWO OTHER BIG STORES So VAST choice every
cvable size that almost and select PER-
FECTFITTING SUIT right of stock And ABOVE ALL those
FAMOUS VALUES that have made this the recognized READY
TOWEAR Store for who would dress STYLISHLY and
INEXPENSVELY further reduced for this sale.
Evening star., 1916-11-23
OVERRULE OBJECTIONS
TO SANGSTER TABLES

Renewed effort was made by attor-
neys for the Potomac Electric Power
Company today to have excluded GER
tain tables presented by Andrew Sang
ster, chief accountant of the valuation
bureau of the public utilities commits
sion, in the valuation proceedings being
conducted by the commission with re-
spect to the power concern.
The motion was overruled by the
commission with the statement that, in
the establishment of the final valua-
ton, such consideration would be given
to the tables as it were felt were de-
manded.
DR.. Edward w. Bemis. who directed
the valuation work, and whose cross
examination was concluded yesterday
said that he could not testify as to the
accuracy of the tables. as they were pre-
pared under direction of Mr. Sangster
on the stand today Mr.. Sangster said
that part of the work was done by his
assistants.
1t is expected that the examination of
Mr. Sangster will be concluded late to-
day, and that the commission will rest
it's case The company will then be
given AN opportunity to present it's side
of the case.
Evening star., 1916-11-23

Schools in the group from which col
lections were made yesterday of old
papers for the playground fund, as sus-
gested by The Star, presented show
ing that is believed by many to be the
best. whole. that has so far been
made. The collections totaled nearly
5000 pounds more than those of the
corresponding day of the week pre-
vious, at which time the collections
showed an increase over the week pre-
ceding.
The Johnson School. which seems TO
have established itself as the leader of
this group. and which had last week
increased its collection over the week
prior, yesterday nearly doubled the
amount brought in November Is. \
large percentage of all the schools in
in, while some of those bringing IN
lesser amounts fell short of their pre-
vious collections by only a few pounds.
Yesterdays collections showed a tota
of 20.423 pounds, as against 17.s2.
pounds for the previous Wedn esday.
The Johnson School children contrib
uted 4.255 pounds of paper, as against
2,403 pounds the week previous. Other
schools which increased their scores
over the week previous were the Pet
worth Gage, Powell, H. d. Cooke, Eek
ington, Taylor, Blair. Wilson Normal.
Hayes, Wilson and Webb. while those
which fell off were the Ross. Park
View, Hubbard. Monroe. Wheatley,
Mott Emery. Pierce, Ludlow, Bruce,
Madison, Miner Normal, Logan and
Blow.
The Taylor and Blair schools deserve
especial mention they made decided in
creases over the week previous.
Evening star., 1916-11-23
OSBORNE DENIES REPORT
HE is GOING TO RESIGN
Assistant Secretary of State Says
His Visit to President Wilson
Was on Official Business.

John E. Osborne, assistant secretary
OF state, had a conference with the Presi-
dent at the White House yesterday after
noon and the meeting was the basis of a
report that he had rendered his resigna-
ton as an official of the administration in
order to devote his time and attention to
his private interests in his home state Of
Wyoming. Today Secretary Lansing said
that Mr. Osborne had not resigned so far
as he knew and he had no knowledge
that he intended to do SO. Mr.. Osborne
himself said he had not resigned and had
no comment to make on the published re-
port further than to say that he had not
decided on his plans for the future His
conference with the President yesterday,
he said, related solely to official business.
Mr.. Osborne vas Governor of Wyoming
from 1893 to 1897, and is member of the
national democratic committee. He has
been classed as. strong Bryan man and
his appointment as assistant secretary
Of state in April, 1913, was credited to
the influence Of Mr.. Bryan, then at the
head of the State Department. 1t is
strongly intimated that Mr.. Osborne s
plans for the future may be influenced
by political developments.
Evening star., 1916-11-23
CUPID BUSY IN RANKS
OF CHICAGO DIET SQUAD
Two of Women Receive Marriage
Proposals-Nearly All Members
Gaining Weight.

CHICAGO, November 23.-The single
blessedness of some of the woman mem
bers of the diet squad of the Chicago
health department may be menaced be-
cause of their experiment. This was in
dicated today when the fact that two Of
the squad had received proposals of mar
riage was revealed.
The twelve dieters began the second
day of the two weeks race against the
high cost of living with a breakfast OF
apples, rolled oats, hot biscuits and coffee.
All of them expressed themselves as well
satisfied with the food. and individual
weight with two exceptions, showed a
slight increase. Estimates today indicat-
ed that il cost less than 80 cents per-
son to feed the squad its first three meals,
instead OF 40 cents as anticipated. Miss
Lillian Kemp. in charge of the menu
making, said that this price may be low
cred by using the left-overs and that hash
probably will make its appearance on the
table before the week is ended. II is
probable. she added, that the average
price a person for the two weeks period
may he 10 cents meal.
Evening star., 1916-11-23
EXPRESS ROBBERS GET
$4,000 IN CURRENCY
Hold Up Driver in Chattanooga
Yards and Get Away Without
Leaving Clue.

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. November 23
Two men are alleged to have stolen
$4,000 in currency from Southern
Express Company motor truck here
last night.
Although the robbery occurred in the
center of the business district. detectives
so far have found no clue that would
lead to the recovery of the money, which
was being shipped by Chattanooga banks
to various southern cities. Their only
information was that given by Fred Cor
nelson. driver of the truck, who said
two we1l-dressed men climbed aboard his
machine in the Western and Atlantic
railroad yards and held him up at the
point Of revolvers. He was forced to
turn over the keys to the strong box, he
said, and the robbers quickly rified it,
and. after clubbing him over the head,
disappeared Sixty thousand dollars was
left untouched.
Corneiison was detained at police head
quarters during the night by detectives
who said they wished to question him
further President Leary of the EXPRESS
company and Vice President Mcfarland
were III conference until after midnight
They declined to state plans for their
mvestisa ton Of the robbery but said ex-
tensive efforts would be made to appre-
Heku tile Su!ity persons.
toTneIIson made the first report of
tho robbery when he staggered into the
express office at $50 O'Clock He said
thst at about .:30 two men climbed
aboard his automobile in the railroad d
Yards and stopped him at th. point of
reNolTers. They demanded d key to the
wagon, which Corneilson said he gave
them. Then they worked the cornbiua-
ton on "a box IN which the money was
being shipped. got what they could
carry. struck him the head and dis
appeared CorHeilson had a rifle in the
automobile al the time of the robbery
gut told the city detectives that he
made no attempt 10 use it
.'ornsils"n was quoted by city detec-
siseF as saying that the bandits were
white men. well dressed and Of good
"a, pea rance"
torEsIlsons description of the ban
Dlts, lel.graphed TO railroad stations;
anu express offices throughout the
@outh. WAS follows:
No SIX feet in height: age about
thirty years; ~-ore soft black hat: dark
clothes; weight. 100 to fTo pounds.
70. Five feet, nine or ten inches in
height: wore soft black hat: dark
clothes; weight. about 200 pounds.
The currency taken consisted most lv
Of bills Of large denomination il was
said No silver was taken from the
be-.
The pplice are working on the rob-
berry. but the matter seems no nearer
solution than hou after il oc-
CURED. Corneilson is still held in Gus
tody. Another man. whose name is
not disclosed, was taken to the police
station this morning and put through
the grill. 1t is said that the police
suspect a well known ex-convict and
police character, whom they are now
looking for.
Evening star., 1916-11-23
HOPE FOR RESTORATION
Of NEW YEAR RECEPTION
Persons Interested Say Prospect Is
Good for Renewal of White
House Custom.

While the question of an inaugural
ball to usher in the second Wilson ad-
ministration is still open to debate in
the high quarters where the matter is
to be finally passed upon. question
much nearer solution, which interests
many at Washington, is that of a New
Year reception. President Wilson, who
did away with the inaugural ball,
which for many years had been fea-
ture of the ceremonies incidental to the
inducting into Office Of new chief ex-
ecutive, also dropped from the seasons
official calendar the New Year day re-
ception, which since the days Of the
first President had afforded the repre-
sentatives of foreign governments. as
we'll as of this government, and many
private citizens an opportunity to ex-
tend to the chief executive the seasons
greetings.
Evening star., 1916-11-23
Combat Anti-War Moves.

The morning papers attach the great
est Importance to the program just an
nounced of addresses in the various
cities in Great Britain by leading
member of the cabinet. 1t is stated
that the addresses are intended to gain
the support of the public for a more
vigorous prosecution of the war, and
thus to combat the anti-war propa-
ganda in industrial centers.
1t is believed that Premier Asquith,
Lloyd George. Bonar Law and REGINALD
Mckenna will participate in a joint
meeting of the unionist and liberal war
committees along the same line and
that probably both parties will take
official action in support of the cam
paign.
Evening star., 1916-11-23
SAYS ALLIES MUST HAVE
ALL THEY FIGHT FOR
Earl of Derby Says Only Fool
Would Prophesy the End
of the War.

LONDON, November 2S.-"Any peace
proposals from Germany will receive
the consideration they deserve" said
the Earl of Derby. under secretary of
war. to the Associated Press corre-
spondent, in response to an inquiry re-
garding the attitude of the entente
allies.
THE allies continued Lord Derby.
Cannot entertain an idea of peace
which does not give them what they
are fighting for. The allies have not
modified their position in this respect"
When asked his opinion as to the
probable duration of the war in the
light of recent events. Lord Derby said:
only a fool would prophesy. I be-
lieve any one who understands the
temper of the British people will agree
with me that they have shown no signs
of weakening, but on the contrary are
growing more determined to continue
the war to satisfactory conclusion.
On the other hand, the Germans appear
equally determined
Evening star., 1916-11-23
HALF-HOLIDAY FOR CLERKS.
Treasury Order Grants Early Closing
Day Before Thanksgiving.

The day before Thanksgiving is to
be a half-holiday for clerks of the
Treasury Department and pgesuma bly,.
therefore. for all government employees
in Washington. The lead of the Treas
ury Department is followed by the
other administrative establishments. as
a rule.
Last year, the day before Thanksgiv-
ing was half-holiday. as is planned
this year. Before that, the day had not
been a half-holiday since 1901. In the
years before then. however, there were
various closing hours. at noon, at !
o'clock and at o'clock.
The order. az signed today by Acting
Secretary Byron Il. Newton, closes the
Treasury Department building at l
O'Clock. This is the logical hour for a
half-holiday. taking into consideration
the period allowed for luncheon.
Evening star., 1916-11-23
10000 to See Yale-Harvard Game.

NEW HAVEN. Conn.,. November 23.-
A total of 77,453 tickets have been sent
out for the Yale-Harvard foot ball
game here Saturday. of which number
2S,171 have been taken by Harvard it
was announced today by the Yale
ticket sellers The sale also includes
PA press and 800 side-line tickets. Two
years ago 68,042 persons saw the Blue
and Crimson classic.
Evening star., 1916-11-23
Membership Committee Named.

President E. C. Brandenburg of the
Board of Trade today appointed the Of
ficers of the membership committee for
the ensuing year. Other committee ap-
pointments, including personnel of the en-
tire membership committee, will be an
nounced later. These officers were named
to head the group which is to work to
increase the size Of the Board of Trade
this year: George H. Macdonald, chair
man. William Clabaugh. first vice chair
man; Louis A Dent, second vice chair
man; Richard L. Conner. secretary, and
Murray L. Clifford, treasurer.
Evening star., 1916-11-23
Nj. Lansingss Announcement.

THE Department of Statei has no
views on the subject of the proposed
food embargo" Secretary Lansing said
today. That is purely a domestic ques-
ton"
The department, he said, has neither
urged, opposed nor discussed ary such
embargo, as he does not think it con-
Germs international relations in any way.
Such action, it is said. could hardly be
objected to by any foreign government,
in view of the fact that they have taken
such action where necessary for public
safety.
said, between the proposed embargo and
the shipment of munitions.
Evening star., 1916-11-23
Contributions for Roy G. Matthews,

The Star wishes to acknowledge the
receipt Of contributions for the relief
of Roy G. Matthews. formerly of this
city, and now i'll and stranded in Char
iotte, n. c.. from 'R." IS. and from
Miss Mary s. Nixon, 81. These sums
will be promptly forwarded to Rev. J. $.
Williams, chaplain of the Mission of the
Good Samaritan. Charlotte. who is look
ing after Matthews. and who furnished
The Star with the information upon
which the recently published appeal in
behalf Of the young man was based.
Evening star., 1916-11-23
c. A. Congdon Left $25. 600, 900.

DULUTH. Mimi, November 2:.-The
estate of chester A. Congdon. republi-
can national committeeman from Min
nesota, who died Monday, was esti-
mated today at $25,o00.ooo. Mr.. Cong
don was one of the wealthiest men in
Minnesota. His estate consists largely
of ore lands. it is understood His
funeral will be held tomorrow from his
residence here.
Evening star., 1916-11-23
Son of British Consul to Wed.

LONDON. November %. - Arthur
Beresford Mortimer, son of c. W. Nor
timer, the British consul at Los An
geles, will be married December % to
Miss FlSra MacIvor Of a prominent
Irish faRa3y from the County Tyrone,
according to an announcement made
here. The wedding ceremony will be
perforanG& - xOdon.
Evening star., 1916-11-23
Troop Clash at Sotoala Reported.

BROWNSVILLE. Tex. November ga
Carranza troops and followers of Felix
Diaz have clashed at Sotoala, Marina,
on the gulf coast. 100 miles south of
Matamoros. according to rumors at
American army headquarters here to-
day. Details were lacking and army
officers were inclined to give little
credence to the rumors.
Evening star., 1916-11-23
One Dead, One Wounded in Fight.

MOBILE. Ala, November 23.-Tom
Stephens is dead and his brother. Sam
Stephens, fatally cut as a result of
fight last night near the Alabama line
in Santa Rosa county. Fla. Claude and
Marvin Hobbs are in jail at Milton as
result of the trouble. Sam Stephens
married the Hobbs sister. and the fight
came as a result of domestic trouble,
officers said.
Evening star., 1916-11-23
BIG FIGHT AHEAD
OVER EMBARGO ON FOOD
Representative Fitzgerald Expects
His Proposal to Meet With
Strong Opposition.

Representative Fitzgerald of New
York. who yesterday started the ball
rolling in the propaganda for an en-
barge on foodstuffs, with the object of
Iessening the present excessive cost of
the necessaries of life. left for New
York last night on a short visit. SO was
not in his office today to scan the con-
gratulatory messages that already are
beginning to come in from those who
approve his proposed course.
Mr.. Fitzgerald. before departing, ex-
pressed his realization of the fact that
he will have a fight on his hands to
obtain favorable action on his bill and
he is preparing for the contest.
Evening star., 1916-11-23
Armenian Refugees Reach Caucasia
Fifteen thousand Armenian refugee

Fifteen thousand Armenian refugees
probably more-mostly women and
children, after hiding a year in caves
and mountain fastnesses have finally
escaped into Caucasia- The local re-
lief committee at Ecrivan has forwarded
an appeal for help to the American
committee for Syrian ami Armenian re-
lief through the State Department.
Evening star., 1916-11-23
Several Angles to Fight.

SO there will be several angles to the
fight in Congress over the proposed
embargo. Representatives from the
large centers of population and con-
gested districts where wage earners
and salaried workers predominate are
looked upon to advocate any policy
which Will bring down the soaring
prices of food. Already there is dis
Iress among the low -salaried and mod
erate-waged workers in the large
cities. with every present prospect of
conditions growing worse instead of
better as the winter advances, and the
voices of the complainers will echo in
Congress.
Evening star., 1916-11-23
Schedule of Functions,

The schedule includes. usually, four
large evening receptions and four large
dinner parties. Last season there were
five dinner parties. the diplomats being
entertained two evenings. The usual
diplomatic corps reception last winter
was replaced by pan-American re-
ception. brilliant function, which
took place during the pan-American
congress, when many DISTINGUISHED
representatives of the South and Cen
trail American countries We're at Wash
ington. The President and Mrs Wilson
were still away on their honeymoon
New Year day.