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Evening star., 1916-11-04
SUPERVISED SCHOOL STUDY
is DR.. VAN SCHAICK'S TOPIC
Tells Henry D. Cooke Association
Plan Should Not Greatly Length
en- School Day.

The proposed substitution of super
vised classroom study for home study
was discussed by Rev. DR.. John Van
Schaick, president of the board of edu-
cation. at a meeting of the Henry D.
Cooke Home and School Association in
the building last evening. In answer
n question from one of his auditors
the, speaker said he believed it might
be possible, through careful arrange
ment. to make this substitution with
out adding materially to the length of
the school day.
Ne alluded tu the need for add1tlonal
ground and rooms for the Cooke School.
He also spoke of efforts which are
being made to group schools in such
manner that one administrative
officer will have charge of two or
more schools being able to devote a
larger nart Of his time to odministra-
tive. work. while the eighth ade
teachers or principals in the other
schools of the group will be able to
devote themselves more exclusively to
teaching.
These officers were elected: President.
Karl Langenbeck; first vice President,
Mrs. F. l.. Ransome; second vice presi-
dent. Representative w. B. Oliver of
Alabama; secretary. H. o. Cutting;
treasurer, Mrs. Harwood Read; de e
gates to the Home and School Counc.
of the Public Schools of the District of
Columbia, Mrs. Ransome, Mr.. Langen-
beck and C. A. Johnson, principal of
the school.
Evening star., 1916-11-04
COLORADO AVENUE WORK
AWAITS A REVISED PLAN
Present Scheme Not Equitable, Ac-
cording to View of District
Officials.

Action toward improving Colorado
avenue in the vicinity of Georgia ave-
nue., the northern outlet from 18th
street, is delayed pending the prepara-
tion of plans for a more equitable ad-
justment of damages and benefits than
is said to be possible under the orig
inal plans. Colorado avenue is i'm
proved from 18th street to a point just
west of 18th street. Continuing on a
straight, Or nearly straight, line from
that point to Georgia avenue would in
volve the condemnation of valuable i'm
proved property and make the damages
very heavy against a comparatively
small number of people.
The District Commissioners have
been in consultation with Gen. Black.
chief of engineers, who is a member
of the District highway commission,
with view to evolving some plan by
which the assessments for benefits can
be properly charged against a greater
area of territory. Although nothing has
been settled, plan that meets with
favor among the officials contemplates
the construction of a large circle or
piazza just west of Georgia avenue.
with suitable approaches from Colora-
do avenue, Oregon avenue Cor Military
road), Rock Creek Ford road and
Piney Branch road and dividing the
damages against the property interests
benefited.
Evening star., 1916-11-04
COLORED REPUBLICANS
TO HOLD RALLY MONDAY
w. T. Galliher Will Address Meet
ing at John Wesley A. M. E.
Zion Church.

a republican rally is to be held Mon
day night at 8 o'clock at John Wesley
A. NJ. L. Zion Church, 14th and Cor
coran streets northwest, it was an
nounced today.
William T. Galliher, chairman of the
republican state committee Of the Dis
.rict, is to preside, and addresses will
be made by several other prominent
epublicans.
Among those who are expected to at
end the meeting are former Senator
Nathan B. Scott. DR.. Charles R. Mar
hall, Edward +. Colladay, ]. Finley
Wilson, Prof. John r. Hawkins, George
R. Laird, Rev. Walter H. Brooks,
Thomas L. Jones, l. M. King, James A.
Cobb. Lieut.. T. H. r. Clark. Daniel Muir
ray. r. r. Horner, Whitefield Mckinley.
Louis A. Dent, William r. Harr, Harry
Wardman, Ralph w. Lee, Joseph NJ.
Stoddard. E. c. Graham and DR.. Edward
D. Williston, and former Gov. Pinch
back.
Charles w. Anderson, chairman of the
colored advisory committee of the ma
tional republican committee, and Will
liam H. Lewis, former assistant attor-
ney general, are expected to come from
New York to attend this meeting.
program of vocal and instrumental
music will be given.
Evening star., 1916-11-04
WOMEN AND THE ELECTION.
How They Will Vote and Why,
Theme at Hughes Club Meeting

The part women will play in the COM
ing election was discussed at a meeting
Of tine Hughes Club Of the National Uni
versity Law School at the school building.
SIG 18th street northwest, last night by
Mrs. w. Thompson Burch and Miss E.
H. Lord. Miss Lord, who is a, charter
member Of the Congressional Union, spoke
on How Think Women Will Vote in
This Election. and Why" She gave a
history of the work of the Congressional
Union in the interests of constitutional
amendment giving nationwide suffrage to
women.
Fulton r. Gordon told the club that the
British government was advocating the
election of Wilson because it knows he
will 'let England rob American merchants
and tie up American ships and mail. and
because England is afraid OF the Irish
blood in the veins of Charles T. Hughes :"
Greetings We're received from Charles
e. Hughes and William r. WILCOX, chair
man of the national committee f. W.
Pierce. president Of the club. presided.
Evening star., 1916-11-04
SPEAKS ON WEST VIRGINIA.
Rev. Harry Lee Hout Praises Beau
ties and Advantages of State.

The natural beauties and advantages
of West Virginia formed the topic of
an address by Rev. Harry Lee Hout,
principal speaker at the regular meet
ing of the West Virginia Society at the
Ebbitt House last evening. In addition
to the literary offerings there were sew
eral musical numbers, those contrib
ut,ng to the program being w. We'll
lington George, Miss Margaret Beall,
Leo B. Russell. Mrs. II. r. lockwood,
Mrs. C. v. Burnside and Mrs. A. Ander-
son.
Col. j. William De Grange, chairman
Of the entertainment committee, pre-
sided. and announced the following
committees: Audit, John F. Green,
Charles r. Chapline and r. E. Lowe;
reception, George T. Kirkpatrick,
chairman; Miss Anna Fallon. Mrs. H. B.
Tritfpoe, Mrs. w. T.. George. Miss Nellie
Hollis. Mrs. Charles T. Chapline. AL
bert E. Barr. A. F: Goshorn, Alfred
Bates, Fred w. Wolfes. DR.. E. w.
Smith and Mrs. Josie Gillespie Owens
and William F.. Fisher; entertainment,
Col J.tWilliam De Grange. chairman; /;
william E. Braithawaite. DR.. w. E.
DtefYenderfer. Henry F. Dolan, Mrs. c.
Brooks Smith, Miss Leonora M. De
Grange and Mrs. Mary r. Dickens;
sneakers, Col. C. Brooks Smith, chair
man; w. c. Heffner and Walter P. Scott.
Evening star., 1916-11-04
DEMANDS A FAIR TRIAL
OF DEMOCRATIC PROGRAM
Wise to Keep Party in Power, Says
A. L. Thurman at Chevy
Chase, Md.

The Wilson administration was
lauded and the reelection of the Pres
ident urged by A. L. Thurman. solicitor
democratic rally in the library hall at
Chevy Chase, Md, last night.
The rally was preceded by an auto
mobile torchlight parade, with band
leading the way. Montgomery county
democrats turned out in force to watch
the parade and later to attend the
meeting.
Barry Mohun presided and introduced
Mr.. Thurman. Mr.. Mohun. in brief
address. defended the Presidents han
ding Of the Lusitania case. and said
that prosperity, real or not" is here
Mr.. Thurman appealed to the Mary
land voters to elect the democratic
candidate for the Senate, David J..
Lewis. and Mr.. Etchison. the candidate
for the House from that district. He
pointed out that in addition to electing
democratic President. it was neces-
sary to elect a democratic Co gress to
make democratic control effective
IF you believe the democ. attic party
has kept faith with you," continued Mr..
Thurman: ''if YOU want the great
measures it has adopted to be given
a fair chance of proving their worth !;
II you want it to continue Its wonder
full march of purpose and accomplish
ment, you will give it your approval
and support instead of running after
fa's gcds and listening to i'll advice"
MIR. Thurman answered the critics of
the Underwood tariff law by saying:
They are rafting dry bones, but to no
purpose, other than to substitute noise
for argument"
Evening star., 1916-11-04
SEVERAL WILLS FILED.
Estates Bequeathed by Deceased
Washingtonians.

The will of Frederick w. Pratt, dated
September" 5, 1913, was filed today for
probate. He leaves his entire estate
to his wife. Esther S. Pratt. and de-
clares he knows full well that she
will deal justly with those who are
dear to me and her" The widow is
also named as executriX.
BY the terms Of the will Of Mary
Virginia Hazen, widow of Abraham D.
Hazen, dated May 6. 1915. an annuity of
$3.50 for life or as long as she remains
Unmarried is provided for Rochel Bare
in recognition of "long and faithful
service" The remaining estate is de-
yised to her adopted daughter, Mary
Hazen ,Duffey, who is also to act as
Marraret Jane Davis. widow of Lewis
T. Davis. by her, will dated December
20 1910. leaves $500 to Ellen Culloty.
described as my faithful servant" The
property from her late husbands estate
is devised to Philip Mauro and Philip
r RYAN in trust to: be disposed of as
dtrected by the will Of Lewis j. Davis.
The household furniture. plate, horses
and carriaRes Of Mrs. Davis are given
to Mary III. : Ryan. The remaining
estate is devised TO Marie y; Norton o5 o.
Crawford, N. j.: Gathering =. Hugsr OF
MONTGOMERY, Ala. ana Mary ~. ryan
Of washington. Philip J. Ryan Is nam
ed as executor.
Evening star., 1916-11-04
ENACTMENIS. REGARDED
GREATEST LEGISLATION
DR.. c. j. Owens commends Rural
Credits and Federal Reserve Laws,
at Democratic Meeting.

The democratic administration was
praised for the enactment into law of
the rural credits act and the federal re-
serve act by DR.. Clarence J. Owens at a
democratic mass meeting. in the Bijou
Theater last night. He characterized
these two laws as among the greatest
pieces Of legislation ever enacted by Con-
gress. The rural credits law, he said,
was .'the declaration OF independence"
for the farmer and the federal reserve
act as the "liberator Of business" These
laws and others enacted by the demo-
Gratis. he said, have made the country
Independent Of Wall street and Lon
don."
DIR. Owens attacked the critics Of the
President, saying that they were not
qualified to criticise a marble statue of
the President. The vindication Of the
President would come, he said, on elec-
tion day.
D. e. Edwards, another speaker, said
that the campaign was conducted by the
administration opponents, as lone Of viii
fication and lying" and that the Presi-
dent would triumph over those who were
now fighting him.
The enactment Of the eight-hour- leg
islation was upheld by Lafe Pence
of Maryland. who said this country was
facing calamity. and that If the people
who were saved from this calamity prove
grateful the gentleman from the Supreme
Court bench will probably have to go
back to his law practice
Commissioner Brownlow was to have
presided, but an attack of grip prevented
mis- presence. George r. Linkins was
chairman and read a message from the
Commissioner. predicting democratic
victory and promising to Join in the cele-
bration.
Evening star., 1916-11-04
CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS.
Automobiles Reported as Figuring
in Several Street Collisions.

An unidentified white man last night
about o'clock. Who was operating an
automobile. crossed the pavement and
bumped into the house at. 725 10th
street northwest, breaking a window
Of the dwelling and damaging the au-
tomobile. The car belonged to Harry
H. Myers. "a Grant place. and was in
charge of a Joy rider" when the acci-
dent happened.
Burton Dixon, 500 18th street, backed
his automobile against an electric light
streets last night about 10 o'clock.
The electric light globe was broken.
The automobile of Harry F. Kennedy,
604 7th street, and a buggy belonging
to John Hayes, 1649 K street, collided
at Sd and q streets last night about
was broken and a woman pedestrian
was struck by 1t. She was not hurt.
Car 634 on the Mount Pleasant line
of the Washington Railway and Elec-
trio Company and "a laundry delivery
wagon in charge of FL. Plant, 22d and
streets. collided at Mount Pleasant
and Lamont streets yesterday after
noon. The wagon was partly demol-
ished.
The automobile of DIR. Luther Shell
don. 1874 Columbia road, collided with a
street car at 18th street and Columbia
road yesterday afternoon. The acci-
dent resulted in slight damage to the
automobile.
An automobile operated by Helen
Lang. 7O5 18th street, was slightly
damaged yesterday afternoon as a re-
suit OF collision with the team of
Charles Thomas. 20S + street south
west. at 18th and G streets.
Evening star., 1916-11-04
JUVENILE COURT POWERS
TOO MARROW, is ASSERTED
Judge Latimer Urges Revision of
Laws Dealing With Youth
full Delinquents.

Urging that the Juvenile Court be
given broader powers, Judge ]. Wilmer
Latimer, judge of the Juvenile Court,
delivered an address last night before
the Episcopal diocesan board of social
service at st. Johns Episcopal Church,
in which he set before. the meeting de-
tails of proposed law to revise the
regulations Of the court. Judge Lati-
mer advocated the organization of a
juvenile protective association as a
central power to carry on work for
delinquent children.
Such offenses as joy riding" Judge
Latimer said, "are not dealt with as
they should be, because of the limita-
tions of the power of the Juvenile
Court. Joy riding is a penitentiary Of
fense and not under the Jurisdiction
of the Juvenile Court. Therefore,
young boys who are guilty of this Of
tense seldom get more than a repri-
mand in the Juvenile Court"
Judge Latimer told of the necessity
for the court to commit a child to the
guardianship of the state as "a glar-
ing defect" The appointment of mem
bers of the board of children's guar
dians by judges of courts which have
no jurisdiction in juvenile cases, he
said, is another feature of the law
which ought to be changed. The pro-
posed law. he said, would place the
power of appointment of guardians in
the hands of the judge of the Juvenile
Court
The meeting was presided over by
Canon w. L. De Vries. He warmly in
dorsed the proposed law for the re-
vision of the Juvenile Court regula-
tons 1t was announced that Sunday,
December 10. will be devoted to lee
lures on social service in all pulpits
of the diocese.
Evening star., 1916-11-04
AsPHYxIATED BY FUMES
OF GAS AS HE SLEEPS
Henry Howarth, Chauffeur, Is Vic
tim--Two Others in Garage
Are Made Ill.

Henry Howarth, 121 Grove street,
Putnam, Conn, second chauffeur for
Allerton s. Cushman. president of In
dustrial Research Farm. 1914 18th
street, was asphyxiated last night in
his employers garage. in rear Of 1856
N street John Noonan. chauffeur. and
Lena Noonan, his wife, who slept in
another room in the building, were
made sick by the gas. -.
The three employees of Mr.. cushman
last night returned from their em-
ployers summer home at Putnam.
Conn, and when they reached the
sleeping quarters over the garage and
sound the building was being re-
modelled and repaired. IT is stated,
Howarth was told that it would be
better for him to seek other quarters
for the night.
Saving he was too tired to search
for a room, Howarth entered the room
in which he later was found dead and
made himself comfortable on a couch,
throwing an overcoat over himself and
going to sleep. He left a gas light
in his room, and, it Is stated. the jet
was still lighted when he was found
dead this morning about O'Clock.
Noonan arose about o'clock this
morning and started toward the bath
room He was SO weak and sick, how
ever, that he fell on the floor. His wife.
suffering from headache, arose and
went to his assistance. and visit to
Howarth's room disclosed that he was
dead. A physician from Emergency
Hospital examined Howarth's body and
pronounced life extinct.
Detective Howard Vermillion and
the police of the third precinct ex-
amined the premises and reported that
the gas had escaped from a pipe from
which q cap had been removed. pos
sibly by workmen. Coroner hewitt de-
cided to hold an inquest late this after
noon to have jury pass upon the ac-
cident.
Evening star., 1916-11-04
ACTIVITY OF THIEVES.
Cash. Gold Watches and Suit Case
Among Valuables Stolen.

]. E. Horning. 1919 18th street, last
night reported to the police. that he
had been robbed of s15.25 in cash. a
watch and chain and an automobile Ii
cense. His property, he stated. was
taken from a locker at Central High
School.
Jacob L. Fechtig, 213 H street. re-
ported the loss of a gold watch anu
chain His timepiece, he stated dis
appeared from his pocket while he was
near 10th and Q streets.
John ORourke, 942 K street, reported
the theft of suit case and contents
and an overcoat. They were taken
from Union station yesterday.
Policeman W. w. Rinker of the third
precinct was deprived OF his revolver
yesterday afternoon He left it in the
public comfort station at New York
avenue and 9Th street. he reported, and
when he returned it was missing.
Maggie Porter, 2554 18th street, re-
ported that an unidentified colored man
snatched her handbag containing $3.50
from her at 18th and Euclid streets
yesterday morning.
Evening star., 1916-11-04
Prompt Pay

A man runs up a a little bill, and
when it's due he pays it; he
coughs up for the merchants tn,
and no excuse delays it. Unlike
.he deadbeats and the buns, he
makes a proper showing; the
merchants bless him when he
comes; and praise him when he's
going. This man, in season,
meets reverse. as all men strike
disaster; and then, when empty is
his purse and hard luck is his
master, the dealers say, "Buy all
you wish, until your luck grows
stable; we'll. gladly trust a man,
odds6sh, who pays up when he's
able" Another man runs UP a
bill, he keeps it climbing steady;
when asked to pay, he says, Il
will, when l get good and ready"
Though he has rubles in his belt
and other rubles handy, he'd
rather lose his freckled .pelt than
pay up like a dandy. And when
misfortune dogs his feet, and
want has badly frayed him, and.
he has but his hat to eat, the mer-
chants will not aid him. If you
are building in your town a bad
pay reputation, some day that rep
will knock you down and hurt
like all creation.
WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1916-11-04
GRADING SOON TO START.
Extension of 18th Street MAY Be
Undertaken Next Month.

Grading for the extension of 18th
street to Alaska avenue is expected to
start next month. Specifications are he.
ing drawn at the District building and
bids will be advertised In about two
weeks. 1t is expected that a year o.,
more will be required for completing
tho ,s+b s+-ee+ irnrovem.n.
Congress this year appropriated $780,
900.
The grading will require about six
months and will cost about $4,000. The
remainder oS the appropriation will be
spent on a viaduct to be constructed at
the point where 18th street crosses Mil
itary road. Plans for this structure now
are being drawn, but have not been
approved by the Commissioners. 1t lie
unlikely that work on the viaduct will
start before spring.
Evening star., 1916-11-04
ADVISES BOY FARMERS
TO CONTINUE IN WORK
Secretary Houston Tells California
youths "Army Of Agriculturists"
Is Important Factor.

i The nation is going to make an urgent
call on young men just growing up to
take the leadership in agriculture. Sec
retary Houston told the twenty-four
visiting champion boy farmers Of Cali
fornia, whom he received in his office
this morning. The boys arrived here
Thursday night. and will leave for Nor
folk tomorrow evening.
Our army of agricuituralists." Secre-
tary Houston said. lis one of the most
important armies We have. Agriculture
is one of the most important agencies,
either in peace of war. the country pos
sesses. hope that all you young men
will continue in your work. which will
enlarge with the years"
The Secretary then mentioned the farm
loan act. the warehouse act. the cotton
and grain standards laws. and other
measures for the benefit of agriculture,
which will tend to make what he called
"the second half OF agriculture"
Mr. Houston congratulated the boys
upon. their 9.000-mile trip. which consti-
tutes an education Of itself. he said.
"One of the things we must look to in
the future" he continued. lis the better
acquaintance Of all parts of the coun-
try"
He questioned. the boys upon their
work. and was told bv Prof. B. H.
crocheron. in charge of the visitors.
that the average boy in the cham
pions weighed 1874 pounds. was seven
teen years old, was in the third year
OF high school. had been engaged for
two years IN agricultural club work
and miiked three cows every morning
and night.
Secretary Houston posed with the
bow for various movie" scenes.
Before they were received by Secre-
tary Houston they took in the Smith
sonian institution Following the re-
ception by the Secretary the boys were
shown through the building and shown
a movie shew by the departments &
motion picture specialists.
Evening star., 1916-11-04
TROOP B HOLDS SMOKER.
Reminded by Commanding Officer
That Chief Purpose u Military.

The newly organized Troop B, rst
Cavalry. n. g. D. C.. held smoker and
"get-together" at the University Club
last evening. with Mai. Leroy w. Her
ron. the troop commander: Gen. Will
liam f. Harvey. commanding the Dis
trict of Columbia militia. and Col C..
Fred Cook. N. q. D. c.. retired, as spe-
cial guests.
Maj. Heron delivered q forceful talk
on cooperation among the members.
and added that although the troop
and, for that matter. the entire SQUAD
ron-wfii have a social side, the men
must remember that the object of the
Organization In strictly military. Gen.
Harvey outlined the work of the Ma
tional Guard in general. and Col. Cook
expressed approval Of the basic idea of
the organization and of the enthusiasm
Of the men. l.. L. Won Krentzlin a
member Of the new troop. and Sergts.
Ernest IL Coolidge and John w.
Thompson Of Troop a. two Of the or
xanizers Of the new troop. also spoke.
Sergt. Thompson also served efficiently
as master of ceremonies. introducing
the speakers.
bu6et sqpper was served.
Evening star., 1916-11-04
FANCY PRICE FOR COAL.
Steamboats, Having Difficulty in OBJ
tanning a Supply.

Steamboats, that depend upon the
Washington coal supply for bunker
coal are having hard time just now
to obtain a supply of the fuel and are
paying a fancy price for it. To keep
it's steamers running the Potomac and
Chesapeake Steamboat Company has
for the past ten days been using pea
coal mixed with what soft coal it
could obtain and has been coaling its
boats at Alexandria.
Coal ordered from the Virginia mines
by the local steamboat company has
been slow in arriving, but yesterday
one car load arrived at Alexandra. The
coal was loaded on a lighter and
brought to this city and eight other
car loads are said to be on their way
here. The coal dealers who have
supply on hand are only supplying yes
sells that always coal at their docks.
The Norfolk line Goals it's boats at
Norfolk and the Baltimore line gets
its fuel at Baltimore, and it is stated
they are having less trouble in OBJ
tanning coal than are the concerns that
have to obtain supplies here.
AS vet none of the local tugboats
have laid up for want of fuel. but, it
is stated, their trips are being cur
tailed to conserve the fuel supply.
Evening star., 1916-11-04
Supply Of Oysters Ample Now.

According to reports brought here
by oyster runboat masters. the fleet OF
dredge boats operating in the lower
river 10 not as large as usual and. as a
consequence the catch OF oysters is
not as large as it was expected IT
would be at this time. Late yesterday
evening there were several oyster-la-
den craft lying at the wharf market
and others arrived today, so that the
supply on hand is ample just now to
meet all demands. Oysters from both
the lower Potomac and from the Rap
pahanock river and other tributaries Of
the Chesapeake are on sale and the de-
mand is reported fairly brisk. Good
Potomac oysters are selling for about
so cents bushel and higher prices are
asked for select stock.