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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-09
Chamber Of Commerce Comes
Out for Referendum on Pro-
hibition Question.
ONLY TWO NAYS VOICED
AGAINST SUCH ACTION
Chaplin Brown Reports Bright Pros
poets for District Representation
in Congress.

The Washington Chamber of Com
MERGE last night favored a, referendum
vote of the residents of the District of
Columbia to settle the question of pro-
hibition in the National Capital. The
vote in favor of such action was prac-
tically unanimous, only two nays being
voiced against it. The attendance at
the meeting was the largest that has
been present at any similar gathering
of the chamber in several years.
A resolution favoring a referendum
vote to determine whether the District
shall have prohibition was introduced
by Albert Schulteis, who made short
talk in favor of its adoption. S. T.
Cameron said the referendum plan was
being advocated by the liquor interests
in an attempt to defeat prohibition.
The question had been under considera-
ton less than five minutes when the
vote was taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-09
Reports on District Bills.

Chaplin Brown. acting chairman of the
chambers special committee on suffrage
in the District. made report on the
status of bills introduced in the House
and in the Senate which call for an
amendment to the Constitution of the
United States providing for District
representation in both houses and in
the electoral college. The-House bill,
he said. is now in the hands of the
House committee on election of Presi-
cent, Vie President ard representatives
in Congress. The Senate bill was re-
ferred to the Senate District committee
and then to d special subcommittee of
that body. This subcommittee has for
warded it to the District Commission
for their recommends tons concern
ing it, Mr.. Brown expresses hope
that hearings on the Senate bill will be
held in the near future.
II have yet to find a member of
either house who has not expressed his
hearty approval of the plan to give
representation in Congress to the Dis
trict by constitutional amendment"
said Mr.. Brown. 1T is safe to say
that the bill will pass the Senate in
from sixty to ninety days and before
the end of the session the House bill
will have been passed. Within from
four to six years | expect to see the
right of suffrage extended 20 the citi-
zens of the District. for | believe the
states will ratify the proposed amend
ment to the Constitution"
Mr.. Browns remarks were greeted
with great applause.
On the motion of A. Leftwich Sim
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-09

clair. the chamber Endorsed the bill
introduced by Representative Tinkham
of Massachusetts, restraining the Dis
trict Commissioners from assessing ben
efits for street improvements until
work on such improvements actually
begins.
The chamber adopted a resolution
recommending that the bill be amended
so as to widen it's scope by having it
cover the Opening. extension. widening
or Strengthening of any street, avenue
road. highway, minor street or alley
The Tinkham bill merely provides for
streets, and makes no mention OF alleys
or roads.
Edward A. Filene of the Boston Cham
Der of Commerce addressed the chamber
on economic effects Of the European war
and American business. American busi-
ness men must prepare for an economic
struggle that is TO follow the great war.
he said. Mr.. F'ilene spoke in favor OF
arbitration of disputes between nations
and of the creation of an international
court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-09
MU-SO-LIT CLUB PROGRAM.
Will Celebrate Birthday Anniver
sary of Frederick Douglass.

~,The Muse Lit Club is to celebrate
the anniversary of the birth of Fred
erick Douglass Friday evening at the
18th street branch of the Y. NJ. C. A.,
at . o'clock.
The principal address. on THE Life
and Public Services of Frederick Doug
lass" is to be delivered by Judge Rob
ert II. Terrell of the Munieipal Court
of the District of Columbia G. Smith
Wormley of the public schools is to
read Lincoln's Gettysburg address. and
Or. w. s. Montgomery. supervisor of
the twelfth division of the schools,
will present brief address on "Abra
ham Lincoln. The Howard University
Glec Club. under the direction of Roy
w. Tibbs, will furnish music for the
occasion and J. Andrew Singleton of
Omaha, Neb, will sing solo.
Walter J. Singleton, the newly elect
ed executive of the Muo-So-Lit Club,
will preside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-09
Supplies for German Cruisers.

1t is in connection with the alleged pur-
chase Of shipments and their discharge
to German cruisers in Chilean waters
by the steamer Sacramento that Turk
tsh Consul Hall is said to have been
indicted. Preston said Hall signed the
checks for the purchase of the cargo
of the Sacramento.
DIR. Reimer, whose whereabouts is
unknown. and Frederick Williams"
are also thought to be connected with
the Sacramento. The alleged indict
ments of Chancellor Kaufman and
Baron Won Setback were said to be in
connection with the carrying of coal
by the steamer Mazatlan from San
Francisco to Guaymas for German
warships in the fall of 1914. Frederick
Jebsen owned the vessel
The alleged indictment of ]. II. Won
Koolbergen, IL was said, came in con-
nection with what purported to be an
affidavit by him that he was hired by
Bopp and Won Brincken and others to
destroy property in Canada. Won Kool-
bergen is now in Canada.
Reports have reached here that Jeb-
sen made his way to Europe and met
his death in action on board German
submarine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-09
Entertainers in Boomers.

Some of the vocal numbes that won
particular applause were when !
Leave the World Behind" by Theresa
Shefferman; Mother" by Celia Shelf
ferman; Il Didn't Think You'd Care"
by Esther Solomon; When You're Away"
by Selma Steiner, and America. L Love
You" by Theresa Shefferman and
chorus.
Members of the Junior Auxiliary CON
tributed a special skit, I'm Simply
Crazy over You" These Jealous little
entertainers appeared in boomers:
Lillian Freedman, Goldie Livingstone.
Yetta Oursman. Fanny Taischoff, Emily
Molly Allay. Rose Tabachnick Ada
Weger. Fanny Edlowitz and Ray Becker.
There also was a pony" chorus, con-
sisting of Bessie Ginsbere, Rose Kru-
coff. Rose Brodsky, Leah Goldsmith,
Belle Tarshes. Bessie KATE and Sadye
Herman. Miss Rose Peak at the
piano.
The dance committee was: Pearl
SchwarZ. chairman: Bessie Ginsberg
Bessie Katz. Mollie Lazerow, Dora
Aronson. Mary Ogus. Pearl KRISTEN
Celia KRISTEN, Rose Hornstein, Sadye
Herman, Mrs. r. Kramer, Mrs. NJ. b
Dodek, Annie Hornstein. Esther Solo
mon and Frances Heroes.
Officers of the association are: Miss
Bertha Clepatch. president; Miss Dora
Weiss, vice president; Miss Lena Vein
berg, corresponding secretary; Mss
Frances Heroes, recording secretary;
Mrs. J. II. Wolpe, financial secretary
Mrs. Il. NJ Madden. treasurer, and Miss
Sadye Wolfe, sergeant-at-arms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-09
PRETTY GIRLS GIVE
AM|uSTREL SHOW
Thereby Raise $500 for the
Young Women's Hebrew
Association.

Pretty, agile and melodious young
women of versatile talents who are
members of the Young Women's He
brew Association raised more than $500
for the support of their home at 1880
10th street northwest, last evening by
the minstrel show and dance which
they conducted in the old Masonic
Temple, 9Th and + streets northwest.
The hall was filled to comfortable
capacity. and all of this gathering at
tested that they had a very enjoyable
time.
The minstrel show discovered some
clever entertainers. notable among
them little Beatrice Greenberg. aged
seven, whose clever dance and singing
of "A Little Bit of Heaven" nightly
pleased the audience.
Miss Theresa Sporting, in song and
dance numbers, also made big hit
Her "Syncopated Walk" was heartily
encored, and other lively numb rs
given by her were Midnight Cake
walk, Ball" and at the White House
Ball" This latter piece was composed
by Harry NJ. Reiberman of this city.
The interlocutor was Miss Selma
Steiner, who kept these end misses
busy in clever features: Misses Theresa
Sperling, Belle Trashes, Esther Solo
mon and Jennie Weger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-09
Lectures Before Brookland Society.

Supt W. II. Whitaker of the Occoquan
workhouse delivered an illustrated lecture
on modern methods of handling detectives
and criminals before the Brookland
brotherhood at the Lord Memorial Hail.
/ 9th and Newton streets northeast, last
night. musical program was furnished
by the post Office orchestra and Miss
xoeher. who sang number of Old south
4rn melodies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-09
How to find your sensible cigarette

There's no telling-mtil you
try them-whether Fatirnas
will just suit your taste or
not.
They are the biggest SELL
ing cigarette in the world
costing over Sc. Ifso many
thousands of men prefer
Fatima's taste, its pretty
sure that you will, too.
Try them?
And if you do like their
taste as well as most men,
you'll agree that Fatirnas
are the most SENSIBLE
cigarette you can buy.
Buy your trial package of
Fatimas today.
.1st.z<Mr.4sess.aoa<
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-09
Indictments Not Unexpected.

While the indictments against the
consular officials were not unexpected
here. some surprise was manifested
today over the large number of true
bills. which indicated. it was said, that
the government had completed the
San Francisco investigation of the
conspiracy plots. The following were
among those against whom indictments
were voted:
Franz Bopp, consul general of Ger
many. Baron T.. II. Won Setback. vice
consul for Germany; II. w. E. Kauf-
mann, chancellor for the German con-
sulate: Maurice II. Hall, consul general
for Turkey; Frederick Jebsen, former
owner of the steamer MaZatlan;
Johannes H. van Koolbergen, alleged
agent for the German consulate; John
and julius Rothschilds, wholesale
grocers; George and James Flood
steamship agents. and Robert CapelIe
general agent of the North German
Lloyd Steamship Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-09
The Minister" to Be Discussed.

THE Minister is TO be the general topic
OF addresses at a union meeting OF the
Foundry. Calvar;. Iowa Circle and Chevy
Chase Methodist Episcopal churches to-
night AT O'Clock Al the Foundry Church.
Bishop CraHston Is to De the principal
speaker. Rev. DR.. Herbert Richardson,
formerly of this city. now of baltimore,
and others also are to make addresses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-09
New Bomb Plot Charges.

Three of the bomb plot indictments
are new charges against Baron George
Wilhelm Won Brincken. an attache of
the German consulate; c. c. Crowley,
q detective. and Mrs. Margaret Cor
nell. an Investigator. who, with Crow
ley, was employed by Bopp. according
to the charges. These persons already
under indictment accused of conspr-
ing to destroy commerce and to use
mails to incite to murder, arson and
assassination are, according to District
Attorney Preston. charged with viola
ton OF the Sherman antitrust law and
conspiring to send a military expedition
from the United States
1t is charged that German agents
operated in Canada in the destruction
of tunnels and bridges to such an ex-
tent that their alleged acts come
under the head of those of a military
expedition. Won Koolbergen is said
to have been one of these agents
Alleged violation Of the Sherman law
has to do with restrictions of inter-
state commerce, which the government
charges Bopp. Won Setback. Crowley,
Mrs. Cornell and Won Brincken con-
spired to effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-09
Wholesale Traffic Alleged.

The indictments voted against immi-
grafton officials and steamship men fol-
lowed a searching inquiry into reports
tina: wholesale traffic in contraband
aliens was being carried on with the
help of steamship officers and the con-
nivance of federal officials United
States District Attorney J. W. Preston
said that w. F. Boyce. assistant United
States immigration commissioner: four
immigration inspectors. w. II. Thorn
ley, customshouse broker: NJ. H. Hunt,
Robert Paul. J. j. Richards, w. 5.
as fifteen Chinese, were among those
indicted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-09
Paper on Jewish Current Topics.

Lou Spigler read n paper on Jewish
current topics at a meeting Of the Mon
day evening Bible class of the Washing
ton Hebrew. Literary and Biblical Society
Of the Adath Israel Congregation Monday
evening. The committee on arrangements
is arranging programs for the meetings
OF the society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-09
BULGAR KING AND AIDS
GOTO VISIT THE KAISER

LONDON. February "a dispatch
from Sofia to the Reuter- Telegram Com
pany states that King Ferdinand. Premier
Radoslavof and Gen. Jecoff. commander
in-chief of the Bulgarian forces, left Mon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-09
Adopts q Constitution.

The Perpetual Hebrew Association
adopted constitution at a meeting last
night in the home of David Rosenfield,
1131 10th street northwest The presi-
dent. Murray Dinofsky, was in charg.
of the meeting. These new members
were proposed Max Fishman. Charles
Chidakel. Fred Deckelbaum, Harry
Milloff and Raymond Eanet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-09
May Favor Fewer Fire Stops.

The question of decreasing the num-
Der of fire stops" in the District in
order to save time for the street car
service is to be brought up tonight
at a meeting of the Washington Safety
First Association at the Public Library.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-09

Atlantic Coast Line. sos pm. daily. Only
train carrying through sleeper to Or
lando and Tampa with one night out
service. ONCE. 140S n. Y. ave. NV
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-09

then return to Bulgaria. King Ferdinand
plans to extend his trip to Coburg. Dur
ing his absence the Bulgarian minister
will exercise the powers of n regency
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-09

day night for German headquarters to
visit Emperor William, and afterward
Archduke Frederick. commander-in-chief
of the Austrian armies Gen. Jecof will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-09

The cigarette that you'll
stick to when you find it
must make good" to you
in three different ways.
It must delight your
taste.
It must be cool and
friendly to your throat aid
tongue.
It must leave you feeling
as fit as a fiddle at the end
of a hard-smoking day.
On the last two points we
match Fatina against any
cigarette in the world-it
can't be beaten. You can
prove that by these two
tests.
But when it comes to
taste, that's up to you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-09

A rumor wuz ahoat here this
mornin' that Mrs. LATE Bud
would return t her husband with
out requisition, but her attorney
WIZ playin' boss pool an could
not be seen.
Where theirs so much smoke
Their must be some coupons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-09
Follow Bomb Plot Inquiry.

The indictments against the German
consular officials, who include Franz
Bopp, the consul general. were voted
yesterday by the federal grand jury
as a result of the nation wide lnVestl-
CATION by the Department of justice
into bomb plots and neutrality Vloia-
tions which involved interference win
shipments of munitions of war TO tne
allied governments and the furnishing
of coal supplies to German warshlps III
the Pacific The indictments are the
first the government has attempted to
obtain against official representatives
of any foreign powers in connection
with its efforts to curtail the actlVitles
of persons engaged in the alleged plots.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-09
GRAND JURY HOLDS
KA|SER'S CONSULS
Indictments Voted at San
Francisco Charge Violation
of American Neutrality.
WIDE FIELD COVERED
BY.A FEDERAL INQUIRY
Unlawful Activities in Canada and
Supplying German Cruisers
Among Allegations.

SAN FRANCISCO. February
o.-Iiitv-nine federal indictments
-thirtv-two charging violations
of American neutrality, directed
against German consular officials
here. the Turkish consul general
and steamship agents, and TWEEN
tv-seven against immigration Of
ficials in connection with the at
tempted smuggling OF eigh!ty-slN
Chinese into the United States
last November from the Pac1ho
mail steamer Mongolia-were III
the possession today of the
United States district attorneys
office. 1t was said they would be
returned in open court tomorrow
when arrests would follow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-09
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The Washington times., 1916-05-30
LOCAL MENTION.

Holiday enJoyment-Chapli in Ma
bells Married LAfe, - Va. today. 5c-Always-Sc
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The Washington times., 1916-05-30
shirt Waist Dance" to Be
Given at Riverdale, Md.

Plans have been completed for the
Shirt Waist Dance to be given in the
Riverdale town hall by the Mothers
Club OF that suburb tomorrow evening.
An orchestra under the direction of
Miss Virginia Gray will provide the
program. and dancing will continue
from until midnight. Mrs. Charles
Dunlap. president Of the club. assisted
by the officers, will serve refreshments.
The proceeds OF the entertainment
will be devoted to the fund for the allie
Walton OF suffering among the poor and
distressed OF the community.
The Washington times., 1916-05-30
Catholic Schools Will
Hold Spelling Contest

A public spelling contest between the
Catholic parochial schools of Washing
ton will be held at Gonzaga College hall
~ street northwest, on Wednesday
evening at s p. m.
The following schools will compete:
st. Augustus, st. Patrick's. st. Domi-
MICS. st. Benedict's. st. Joseph's. st.
AIMS. Holy Trinity. Immaculate Con-
ception, st. Peters, st. Teresa's, and the
The winner will receive SO in gold
and the second best IS In gold. An
elaborate program Of music has been
pre- pa red.
The Washington times., 1916-05-30
STIRRED
BY WILD WEST SHOW
Patriotic Features With Buffalo
Bill Spectacle Rouses En-
thusIasm.

Wild and woody a.. ever. but with
modern features that are up 70 the min
ute and thrill with realism. the Buffalo
Billion Ranch wild West Shows raised
thousands OF wsshingtonians TO the
zenith Of enthusiasm ana patriotism
One Of the big features was realistic
Villista raid on an American border
town. II was q riot OF excitement and
s sS ,. ana certainly NO SS'nou, raid
America. that formed the bulk OF tho
audience at the two shoys yesterday,
went Wild and cheered itself hoarse.
The raiders were LED BY. rsaiistic.look-
90 many lives In Mexico.
Cheers Greet Flag.
Enthusiasm likewise was aroused by
the army. boys. the United states resu-
lars who are with the show on fur
Tough. They gave a preparedness DEM
onstration that stirred the hearts ana
spirits Of the throng. In the nnal spec
Sts s od SiS,y was sso nun to the mast
thousands went wild with patriotism.
They made q demonstration on their
account that shamed the superiatives or
preparedness orators. The audience
rose as one, with barred heads. and sa-
luted amid cheers. handcIapstns. and
hat throwing.
All Of this was but incident however
to the wonders Of frontier days. scenes
from the plains, the raid on the old
stage coach, worlds record rope throw
ers. rough riders. and bronco busters.
From first TO last the show was q
thrill-ins riot Of yelling. shooting. and
flying hoofs.
Buffalo Bill Sturdy.
One OF the most impressive features
OF the show 10 the presence Of Buffalo
BILL" the greatest living plsinsman.
who still stands out. typical of the old
pioneer days Of the Western trails. He
rides erect with sturdy frame. and
looks scarcely ,lder than when he FIRST
became known 10 washingtonians. He
opened the show. whom bugie call
brought the grand ensemble. and APP
peared again at the conclusion OF the
program.
Some little circus flavor 10 Injected
Into the show by two accomplished
fun makers OF the clown variety, ana
other individualixed acts.
Two shows will be given today. one
In the afternoon. and the final per-
Torrance In the evening.
The Washington times., 1916-05-30
Literacy Test Foes
Win College Debate

T. Francis WEIGH and Thomas w.
Greene. arguing against the addition
Of a literacy test to the immigration
laws. won the annual GonzaGa COL
leRe debate last night.
The affirmative was upheld by Charles
p. Ford and Lawrence ]. Waggaman.
Both debating teams were picked from
william J. Mealey presided.
The judges were the Rev. Aloysius T.
Brosnan. e. Aloysius Eckloff. and Fran
els r. Weller.
The Washington times., 1916-05-30
TODAY'S BEST FILMS

Masonic Auditorium, Thirteenth
street ana New York avenue
Jackie Saunders in 1.-THE Twin
Triangles' (Equitable).
Penn Gardens. Twenty-nrst street
and Pennsylvania avenue-H. b.
Warner in 1.-THE Ghost Breaker"
r(ParamounO.
Olympic, 1881 You street-william
d Hart In 1.-THE Disciple" (rTi-
angie-Ince).
Noble King in Rates boomer
ane."
Apollo. 624 H street northeast
Feast OF Life" Word Film
Corporation).
savoy. Fourteenth street and Co
iumbia roadway Allison and Har-
old Lockwood in 1.-THE Come
Back" (Metro).
Avenue Grand. 64b Pennsylvania
ayenue-Marguerite Snow In THE
Half Million Bride" (Metro).
Casino, r, near Seventh street,
Tyrone Power in where Are My
Children?" by Lois Weber (Unt-
versaD.
Leader. Ninth, between e and r
streets-John Barrymore In THE
Red Widow" (Paramount-Fam-
Gus Piayers).
Garden. 42s Ninth street--Norma
Talmadge In 1.-THE Children In
the House" (Triangle-Griffith).
strand, Ninth and d streets--Nell
Shipman In Gods Country and
the Woman" adapted from the
story by James Oliver Curwood
- ". L. 8. E.-Vitagraph).
LSew's Columbia. Twelfth and b
atreets-Blanche Sweet In THE
Thousand Dollar Husband" d.
rected by James Young para
mount-Lasky).
circle. 2i0S Pennsylvania avenue
LILLIAN Walker in Mira. Danes
Danger" ". L. s. E.-Vitagraph).
headers, Ba7 Eighth street south
east-Chrlyle Blackwell In The
Shadow OF Doubt" (Equitable).
| Favorite. First and H streets
Marguerite Clark and Jack Pick
ford In The Pretty Sister OF
Jose" adapted from the play by
Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett
tParamount-Famou Players).
Note-These belections are made
from programs prepared by the man
ayers Of the theaters concerned, and
| no responsibility 10 assumed for ar
bitrary changes without notice to The
| Times. They are based on the person
Atty OF the players and the producing
ton. except In special cases. @. NJ
The Washington times., 1916-05-30
Many Offer to Restore
Idol to DR.. Sun Vat Sen

Dr.. Sun Vat Sens loss of jade idol
seems to have stirred up a lot of inter-
est. Henry Clifton Stuart. former Unit
ed States consul at Guatemala. who adj
vertised $4,000 reward for the idol's
return. 10 being swamped with mail.
He would not say whether any Of the
clues offered look good to him.
The bit Of jade was stolen from the
distinguished Chinese August %, 1914.
Stuart says. and DR.. Sun Vat Sen must
have 1t back II his luck Is to change
for the better.
The Washington times., 1916-05-30
Red Cross Now Numbers
Over 100000 Members

The American Red Cross has reached
the 10000 mark In its campaign for a
million members. The campaign was
started IN Wssbington several weeks
ago when 5000 additional Red Cross
numbers were obtained.
Reports to American Red Cross head
quarters show that the wave of interest
created by this enthusiastic activity in
the Capital has reached the Pacific
than 1900 new members were enrolled.