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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
Colcred Y. M. C. A. Raises $1,000.

The financial campaign of the 18th
street branch of the Y. NJ. c. A. under
the leadership of Almond W. Scott.
closed Wednesday night. More than
$1,000 was raised. Division A, under
the captaincy of J. J. Porter, raised
s726.I2, while Division B. under NJ. S.
Koonce, raised $567.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
KENYON L. Butterfeld to Speak.

Kenyon l.. Butterfed, president Of the
Massachusetts Agricultural College. is an
nounced to speak at the annual banquet
of the college alumni this evening at the
New E.bbtt House Prof. Robert w. Sey-
nor of the class of 1871 is to preside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05

superb Service to Augusta-Aiken.
Columbia. Augusta special leaves p m
daily. Southern Ry.. 105 18th. Gil G ST
Advertisement.
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Plea for Favorable Action.

The association earnestly petitions
the Senate and House to pass said bills
as matter of common justice to our
property owners. as the present method
Of collecting assessments for street
improvements under condemnation
proceedings is great injustice to our
taxpayers" according 10 the resolu-
ton. which was introduced by r. II
Rice.
Another bill introduced by Repre-
sentative Tinkham. placing all posi-
tons in the District government under
civil service. was Endorsed by the asso-
cation on motion of &. W. Shoemaker
who was admitted TO membership in
the association last night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
CITY ITEMS.


Try us and find that our goods are
the finest and our prices the lowest.
cans Confidence Sugar Corn. Csc: UNI
pire Wisconsin Peas. cans for csc:
Star of the East Flour. 1913 Dbl; Pic
mic Shoulder. 111ac: Best Ham. 15i7c.
926 Pa. ave. and all the J. T. d. Pyles
Stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
SpeIahouse. 1916 Eth st. Main $500. Paper
hanging. window shades. picture frames.

Superior Developing and EnlarEementa.
Columbia Photo Sup. Co. 1434 ~ Y ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
Expression of Thanks.

The thanks of the association were
extended TO the members of the House
committee on the District of Columbia
for their appreciative efforts to con-
tinue the control and management of
our public schools in the hands of our
local people and on the merit system"
The resolution was introduced by Fred
j. Heider. and met the unanimous APP
prevail of the members of the associa-
ton present.
This action on the part of the House
committee is responsive to the public
sentiment Of our peonle and in full
accord with their feelings and inter
est the resolution declared.
a cory of the resolution will be
transmitted to each member of the
committee by President Lancaster
The association Endorsed the bill in
PRODUCED in the Senate by Senator CAL
hnSer. and in the House by Represent
alive Tinkham. providing that the Dis
trict shall not collect assessments
from property owners for street i'm
provements until the improvements
actually have been made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05

Lilacs and Other Spring Flowers.
Popular prices. Shaffer. 900 l4th NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
Did You Hear HAROLD BAUER Play
Yesterday Afternoon?

piano used by Ga
brllowltsch and other great
artists appearing here, and
has also been frequently used
in local recitals by d large
and ever-increasing number
OF leading pianforte teachers
and schools.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05

Magnetic compasses. Schmidt. 1871 18th
The day book., 1916-12-26
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS

TELEGRAPH BRIEFS
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. high cost
of living made Ihis soup thin, and
what is more, because he had an fin
spiration" Max ViewegeT, New York
er, wanted to talk with President
\ Wilson. Max is under observation.
New York.-ReV. J. 2. O'RouFEe,
in Christmas sermon at St. Patrick's
Cathedral, condemned distribution Of
bonuses by employers as effort to
avoid paying fair wages.
>Buenos Aires.-Fear Of bread fa-
mine increased when thereIWere ad-
ditions to ranks Of striking bakers.
Bethlehem soccer champs, had a
The day book., 1916-12-26
tough time in st. Louis, playing a
2-tO-2 tie with an eleven there yes
terday. Sunday the St. Louis pee-
pie doWned the champs, 8 to j.

An automobile that turns easily
in narrow streets has been patented
by two New York men. 1t has a
wheel at each side and one at each
end, the steering mechanism Oper-
ating the last two simultaneously.
-O-O-
The day book., 1916-12-26

Mrs. Lizzie Tucker johnson HaW-
kins Presley of Lildale, Ga, has
been married three times, and in
each of her marriages her husband
turned out to be bigamist
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-17
Lumn Of EPISCOPAL Clergymen.

What ouGht Christian pastor 70
do when he has four brewers in his
congregation, and just on the other
side OF his church wall a saloon so
bad that he hardly dares ask young
men TO come down that street 20 his
church, Also. what ought he to do
If he has five sons growing up in such
an atmosphere? The answer of Or.
James E,mpringham. rector OF 81.
Pants Episcopal Church of Syracuse
answering not by words. but action
is that he ought to resign his pulpit
and become field worker for the
Anti Saloon League. in order to get
for his state, local option law that
will let citizens smash saloons coming
so obnoxiously In decent peoples
way. This is something new in Anti
Saloon experienCe-to recruit its staff
with an Episcopalian clergyman
hut the circumstances is indicative Of
the leagues broadening power. DR..
Empringham will have headquarters
in New York city. He says Billy
Sundays booze sermon. as preached
in the Syracuse campaign. was what
finally decided him for this radical
transaction.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-17
OVERCOME BY FUMES
FROM GAS HEATER

Overcome by fumes emanatGug from
a gas heater Mrs. ". r. brennan.
703 Cumberland Street. whose hus-
band is chauffeur for Police Chief
Werner, had a close call yesterday.
Last night Mrs, Brennan was reported
as being recovered. but still unsettled
over the incident
Soon after breakfast Mrs Brennan
went into the kitchen to heat some
water shortly after lighting the
heater she was overcome 10y escaping
gas and fell on the floor. cutting her
face very painfully.
Impact OF the fall evidently hrnug ut
her TO her senses for she got up in
a moment or two and went into the
bedroom. There she again fell with
her eight months-old baby in her
arms. Both she and the baby. how
ever. escaped injury. and she was soon
able to rise to her feet.
Mrs Brennans other child, a girl
of three years. was also affected by
the fumes from the heater. but sue
ceeded in getting out of the kitchen
without mishap.
Mrs. Brennan and her two children
were alone in the house at the time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-17
LITTLE GIRL DIES
RESULT Of BURNS
Six ear Old Esther Robinson Victim
of Open Grate-IiltIc Brothers
Frantic Efforts TO save Sister

Little six-year-old Esther Robinson.
daughter of Mr. and Mrs Ell Robin
son, sos West Cary Street. died yes
terday shortly after noon from burns
received when her clothes were acct
dentally set or fire TUESDAY night
The Child's parents were attending a
wedding Tuesday night and t.sth her
and Samuel her eight-year-o brother
were ~ home in the care of = ser
want. Esther and her brothc~ were
playing in n room in which was an
open CRATE fire when the girl got too
close to the blaze aud her dress Wa
ignited. The hoy dashed to his sis
ter's aid, and severely burned his
hands while trying to beat out The
flames that enveIoped her.
The screams of the children attract
ed the servant, who was in another
room, it was stated she ran in and
extinFuishcd Esther's blazing garments
but this was not accomplished anti
the girl had been frighttuily burned
over her entire body.
DR.. Joseph Bear, 30i East Gary
Street and DIR. l.. karp the family
physician, were summoned TO attend
the little girl and her brother.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-17
DR.. ALDERMAN On
TUBERCULOSIS WORK
dous Step Forward in Seeking
Means to Combat Disease

DR.. swim A Alderman. president
Of the University OF Virginia, : ex
presses his hearty sympathy with. the
constructive plan TO handle the tu-
berculosis problem proposed by the
tuberculosis Commission In its report
10 the General Assembly DR. Alder
man writes to an ofT'cer OF the Vtr-
GINA Anu-Tu ercuiosis Association as
follows, II believe the State Of Viz
ginia ia taking a tremendous step for
ward in seeking scientific means to
combat the tuberculosis menace IN this
STATE NV sympathy in the whole
movement is acute and profound. /
have reasons to have knowledge Of
this situation and 7 profoundly hope
that the State RAY find means In JUS
ttce to its either great interests to
carry forward this work in salts
factory way
The tuberculosis Commission was
appointed in March hy the Governor
in accordance with a joint resolution
passed in tho General Assembly The
object OF the commission was 10 make
aa intensive sttftiy of ne existing CON-
ditions and 10 bring in a constructive
program, which would ultimately
serve to rid the people OF the state
of this great plague, The report OF
the commission recommends amonE
other steps. the immediate building OF
a negro sanatorium, some additions TO
Gaia VIDA Sanatorium to round out us
usefulness the establishment OF a
thorough educational propaganda and
a return to the old appropriation tor
Catawba Sanatorium. in order that the
fee OF the patients may he returned
to the original amount of So. This
constructive work has the hearty en-
dorsement and backing of many of the
best known people tn the State.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-17
FIRST STREET V|ACUCT
HELD UNSATISFACTORY
Administrative Board Directs City En-
Rineer To Inspect Structures and
Report As To Safeguards.
The Administrative Board, in 1T

The Administrative Board, in its
contention that the First Street via
duct is. not properly protected from
danger, Tuesday referred to the city
Engineer a letter from the City At
torney. In which it is stated that the
city has the right at any time to cause
a cessation of business on any bridge
or viaduct within the city limits. whoa
there Is reason to believe that the
said bridge or yisduct is not suffi-
ciently fortified,
The Administrative Board has re-
peatedly requested and directed the
Virginia Railway and Power Company
TO safeguard the bridge. According
10 members OF the board the COM
pauv has done nothing along the line
Of suggestion as made by the board,
but has had its own engineer tn ex-
anime the viaduct, and has acted
upon his recommendations. which are
not at all satisfactory TO the board.
Under the letter OF the City At
tornev. as submitted yesterday. tho
CITY Engineer VIII examine the via
duct and report back to the board.
Upon his Communications the city
Will act.
According 20 a section OF the fran
chise granted the Virginia Railway and
Power Company the city has the right
TO suspend operations over the VIA
duct when il is shown there is dan
ger to the public.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-17
VOLUNTARY PETITIONS
IN BANKRUPTCY FILED

Two petitions In voluntary bank
ruDtcy were filed in the Federal Dis
trict Court yesterday.
A, Garland Holt, of 405 South Pine
street filed a petition in bankruptcy,
with liabilities of s49S.5l and assets
of S25. IL. W. Woody is named as
the largest creditor. the item being
for funeral expenses, incurred by the
death Of the wife of the petitioner in
August. Other debts were for drug
store bin for coal and wood, several
small notes. the largest being S4o, and
several Judgments, the largest being
SiS.05
Il. w Chiefly. of Kenbridge. Lunen-
burg County, filed petition in bank
ruptcy. with liabilities placed at U.s.
55i.S9. of which s2,925.20 in one m
stance and $5S7.69 i'll another instance
are secured. There are unsecured
claims of S5S7.s9. No assets are
scheduled
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-17
WITILNGHAM CHOSEN
HIGH SCHOOL DECLAlMEii

Candidates for the John Marshall
Hieh School appointment to the Rich
mond College Defamation Contest.
which will be held in Westhampto1
on Friday, February %, were figures
in a preliminary contest at that
school Tuesday afternoon.
Six candidates were heard and the
Judges decreed that Charles Wiling
ham was first choice, and Ellsworth
wiltshire the second choice for the
appointment Willingham had as his
selection "A Dream Wiltshire de-
claimed "A Vision of War"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-17

A very pretty wedding too. place
Tuesday afternoon at $50 O'Clock in
the home of the brides mother, Mrs,
Laura Hudson. 1903 Dickerson Ave-
nue.. when Miss Susie Chalkley became
the bride of Mr.. John iildebranG.
The bride wore a travelling suit or
dark blue and hat to match Her
maid of honor was Miss Lillian Hud~
son. who wore pink crepe dc chine
and carried carnations. The groom )
best man was his brother, Mr.. Her
man Hildehrand
They were married by Rev. Oscar
Guthe. of the Lutheran Church. Az
ter the ceremony they left for Phili-
delphia, where they Uill visi< the
Srooms sister.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-17
LANDON WFLLFORD'
CONDITION UNCHANGED

It was reported tate h's7 night from
stuart circle Hospital mat he condi-
uon Vt ianduu G. Wexford. well
3suowt in sorJt9 ,ttsei itA.!rtie circles Ia
TGchmon3. was uuchagsrd Miss Van
Wort. superintendent The Hospital.
said 1h1I-y21llle- tLs-t ,---4t.-,i trouble
OF Mr.. Wellfurd's was I'm present.
there we're many thin@e in his favor.
She was Of the opinion that no i'm
mediate change would boz expected
during the. night Nh Wexford is
suffering from meu.rGi. l~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-17
INTEREST NEE TING AT
LEAGUE HEADQUARTERS

Considerable interest attaches 10 the
meeting this afternoon at suffrage
hea dquarters, when Miss Peterson.
head of the Girls Home and Indus
trial School in Chesterfield, Will be
the principal speaker.
Miss Barbour and Mr.. J. +. CINE"
dinst, of the State Department of La
Dor will also speak.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-17
THE WEATHER
Washington. Feb. 1s.-Forecast:

Washington. Feb. 16.-Forecast:
Virginia and North Carolina--Fair
Thursday and Friday. not much change
in temperature.
The pressure is low along the north
ern border and high in the Southern
and Western States. No storm OF inn
portance appears within the field OF
observation,
The indications are that the weather
will he generally fair with moderate
temperature Thursday and Friday over
the region of the Mississippi River.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-17
Woman Badly Burned.

Mary White, colored. aged ABOUT
forty years, was badly burned Tues
day afternoon at her home, All West
Baker Street. She stood in front OF
a CRATE fire and her Clothes caught
fire. DIR. Iden. of the ambulance
corps. responded TO a call. and made
her as comfortable as possible, She
declined to 60 to the hospital
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-17
IMPROVEMENT OF
SHOCKOE DISCUSSED
(sty Onicinls and Interested Citizens
Confer at Meeting In Mayors
Office.
COOPERATION is NECESSARY
If AbuttinS Property Owners Hold Up
City BY Unreasonable Prices There
.Viu lie serious Delay In Improving
Creek.

indications point to speedy move
raent on the part Of the city and busl-
ness men directly interested toward
something tangible in the shape OF
improvements TO Shockoe Creek.
conference was held in the
Mayors reception room yesterday af-
ternoou between city officials and q
delegation of business men whose In
tarasts lie In the vicinity of Main
street station, between Broad and
cary Streets
Mayor Ainslie presided over the
meeting Fire Commissioner w. A.
Chestw ood headed the delegation Of
business men Besides the Mayor
other city officials present wore: city
Attorney Pollard. City Engineer. Boil
LINK, City Auditor Crenshaw, Commits
slenera Berk and HirsohberE Alder
men Grandy and Fuller and Council
men Seeton and Sullivan.
All Want Quick Action.
There were about Atty citizens In
the party. all favorable to some quick
action toward improving Shockoe
Creek so that freshets and overfows
might not in future damage property
IN the lower section II the city.
Nayor Ainslie called the meeting
for the purpose Of hearing the views
If the business men In the matter,
ard 10 learn the attitude Of the prop
erty owners In the event the city de-
slIrs land FOR Improvement purposes.
Rev. DR. !. J Scott. representing
the business men, spoke at some
length on the subject and stated that
W hue the citizens had no specific plan
in view for the improvement, they
wanted the city to give some relief.
and give II quickly He told Of the
many freshets which had occasioned
great DANA ze 10 property IN the neigh
horhood and IN reply 70 a question
from the Mayor admitted that there
we're few oyerfows due 10 tho ,reek
alone "a compared TO that Of freshets
IN the river
Mr. p. Jones. one of the commit
tee ~ business men. said there was
Nttte 20 add TO what had been said by
Dr. Scott
There should be some relief, said
Nj Jones Much damage has been
done the city In that section. am now
Is the time to begin the work of head
ing or any future trouble We need
tao relief, ami hope the city Will de-
wise ways and means TO carry out tho
relief measure"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-17
Made Treasurer In Police Court.

Policeman W. A. Shields, member
h the force since June /, 1882. has
heen assigned by Chief of Police \Wer-
Ear 70 the place OF treasurer in JUS
bee Crutchfield's court. which was
made vacant by the death of Sergeant
n Fl. Matthews. 1t was said today
khaf ii was likely Shields would occupy
khs place permanently.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-17
HONEYWELL Trains Popular.

The Richmond to HopeweII COM
mutation trains are increasing In
popularity Last week the average
Number of passengers per train was
LIB.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-17
An Old Problem.

Commissioner Henry = Reck. OF the
Administrative Board explained that
the city had been confronted with the
problem fer many years and would
-,obably be 40 confronted for q long
time
But" said Mr.. Beck. The Admin
'strafive Board 10 now making I'M
provsmeuts TO the creek which in our
mind will meet the emergency eventu-
ally. ard prevent damages by overflow
OF the creek in futute. We have start
ed az the western end OF the creek. and
are wAlling Il up SO that drifts may
not get into she bed of the creek. thus
tending TO block the Cow o. water. and
create an overflow. This costs much
money We are going forward as
rapidly as possible. and may be far ad-
vanced before the end OF the year
The principle trouble has been
caused by drifts, With the creek en-
closed by walls, II will bs difficult for
drifts to get IN. thus greatly relieving
any emergency situation which might
arise, at times OF heavy ratntGfls. such
a.. that OF last August Within two
years / believe we can complete the
work Hut II viii take large sum
probably a million dollars 10 nnish the
PLAN.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-17
Owners Must Cooperate.

II the prcperty-owners along the
creek VIII cooperate With the city, a
1srge part Of the expense may be elm
mated Bat II the property owners
attempt 10 hold up the city when land
is needed for improving the situation.
then we VIII be further handicapped
and the work will be further impeded"
city Engineer Boiling spoke OF the
progress OF the work. and showed that
the water shed extended as far south
IN the West End as Cary street But,
said Ny Boiling, the creek, when free
from drifts can accommodate the now
of water With the Walling and COW
erlug of the creek, the dangers TO
property viii be minimized. and the
increase In valuations TO tho aouiting
property will be considerable.
Mayor Ainslie said that in Baltimore.
where similar condition existed many
: ears. the improvements made In GOV
ering the creek had increased property
valuations to IA great extent
If the gentlemen Will cooperate
with the city" satd the MaSo", hen
the land Is needed for the improve
nents, / am certain there will be some
excuse for speed In this matter. But
II there is not tendency to help
the city. It may be a long time before
the work Is completed"
After further informal talk, engaged
in by several of the business men, II
was agreed that the Mayor would write
letters To the property owners along
the creek banks, asking the extent OF
to expected. Upon the ma
ture of the replies to these letters Will
depend to a large extent the next step
10 he taken by the city.
The meeting was very harmonious
and happy one. The business men ex-
messed themselves as feeling that a
long step had been taken toward the
completion of the Shockoe Creek I'M
provements.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-17
Local Temperature Yesterday,
Local Rainfall.

Rainfall last twelve hours. :.
Rainfall last twenty-four hours.
Deficiency in rainfall since March
L. -. -. ....
Deficiency in rainfall since Jam
uary l......... -. -. ...sss
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-23

APARTMENT HOUSES rooms.
furnished. 60N1z0. Rents bring
$40 per mo- So. 500.
HAVE two five room cottages near
Lamar school. full basement 40xIeO.
one On corner Car line and iitnes.
Make me an offer for the two or
one Must sell.
s ROOM BUNGALOW. basement.
heating plant and garage one and
half blocks north OF Montana
street in Bsssett Add. Price $500.
$3.50 cash. $500 a year
ROOM BUNGALOW Alta Vista
district. Lot A0N120. Hardw wood
floors. builtin features and base
ment. $3.50 down. SIS per month
and interest. se650.
3 ROOM HOUSE. two story. base
mcnt- Lots 50x120. Price $500.
D. - Arias with
Fisk-Ramsey Realty Co. Trust Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-23

S285O.
p modern bungalow. new com
pietely furnished. new real bar
gain in Alta Vista section 500
cash, So per month
$3.50
. new modern bungalows. nicely To-
Gated in GraudvieW for trade or
sale What have yOu2
Bargain in Gov Hil lots. on a
corner. I block 20 car. I block TO
paving. high ground. easy terms
$500.
room furnished. a dandy little
home on Montana. $50 cash, 50
per month Better see this
Wkite-Paden Realty Co.
305 y Stanton St Phone 1913
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-23
LET'S TRADE.

LET'S TRADE.
NEW ROOM BUNGALOW Manhattan
Heights want room south OF Montana
store p It by 80 IT, residence . room.
porch and bath. = lots want bungalow or
lots.
cash and stock IL Atlas Brick Co. want s
OF 10 room house.
New . room bungalow Manhattan Heights
district want lots in Grand View or AItura-
South front corner lots. Bliss 81. Want light
auto
scott sales Realty Go.
szf Mills Bldg Phone .--5G
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-23

BOOMING HOUSES AND APIS
From S315 20 $4,000. any location
any price. any terms
FOR EXCHANGE.
Some good vacant lots and room
bungalow for nice home
some good farms. close 10 e. Pas0
FOR apartment houses.
some good stock ranches FOR income
city property.
Trading is my line.
Charles W. Harlow. with
AndersOn-EiIler-
I07 Texas St Phone 1851
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-23

NEAR SUNSET SCHOOL
On y III Pasu ST. modern room brics
cottage large back porch 371zz120 II. paw
ing paid. Price 5000 $1,000 cash. Z 70 .
years on balance
Cassidy a Neel,
Phone 500. eII Mills ST.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-23

Ss6OO-WORTH $4,000.
This beautiful home on the corner near
school. car line and paved street: has 3
large rooms and breakfast room: screen
porch. hardwood floors in every room: large
closets: buitin bookcases buffet. kitchen
cabinet; large yard. room for another house
This is dandy. and snap Don't let this
slip by you
CREEL REALTY co.
Phone 50T5. 5o4 Mesa