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Evening star., 1916-02-26
Mime, Frances Alda's Recital.

No artist who has appeared in recital
here this season has received a more
cordial and enthusiastic welcome than
Nine Frances Aida, prima donna So
prano of the Metropolitan Opera Com
pany, was given at her recital at the
| New National Theater yesterday aft
ernoon. AT times the applause. which
throughout was of much volume and
insistent, assumed the climax of an
ovation Nine. Aida was in excellent
voice, and her numbers were made ad-
ditionally enjoyable by the superb &C
compartments of Frank La Forge, who
was also the assisting artist. as Well
as the composer of three of Nine. Aida 8
songs. Retreat" II Came With a Song"
and Expectancy. an encore, ana OF
one of his own piano numbers, Ro-
nance"
The concert was the last of the sue
cessful ten star series presented by
T. Arthur Smith, and, in the opinion OF
many, one of the most memorable OF
the entire series, for it established
Nine. Aida as a new 1aHorl,e VII
Washington music lovers, although sne
sang here some years ago.
Three groups of songs included Je ne
suis qu'une Bergere." Philidor: Munro
"My Lovely Celia" Purcelrs delightful
"Nvmphs and Shepherds" which won
the first big outburst of applause. and
DIR. Arne's "The Lass with the Delicate
Air" followed by Expectancy" as an
encore: two Grieg numbers. An e:nem
Bache" and "Dein Rath ist wohl Gut;
Chausson's Les Papllons.' Debussy' s
"Fantoches" and Massenet's "Ouvre tes
yeux bfeus.' after which the applause
was so great and insistent that Nine.
Aida sang Nine. Lehmann's Cuckoo
and Woodmans "Open Secret as en-
cores. The next group included the
two La Forge numbers. Il Came With
Song" being repeated: Thayer's ex-
ouisite Scotch song. My Laddie:" and
I'm ouelle trine' and "Minuetto' from
| Puccini's ''Manon Lescaut." followed by
"The Years at the SPRING which also
had to be repeated.
Nine. Alda's voice is wonderfully
! beautiful and clear, with sympa-
! thetic sweetness throughout, but espe-
| cially so in the upper register. Her re.
! markable gift combined with her exc
| cution easily stamps her as one of the
greatest sopranos of the day.
The audience was also very cordial to
! Mr. La Forge. who played Chopin s
! 'Nocturne," MacDowell.s "Etude de
| Concert his own Romance" and
| Moszkow skis "Etincelles," the last two
numbers with especial grace and charm.
and two encore numbers.
Evening star., 1916-02-26
TWO AND A HALF. YEARS
NEEDED FOR SUBMARINES
Low Bidder Says Big Vessels Cannot
Be Completed in Twenty
Two Months.

Representatives of the Electric Boat
Company, lowest bidder for the two
i.500-ton submarines authorized by
Congress last year. have Informed
Secretary Daniels that it Will be i'm
possible to turn out the vessels in
twenty-five months as desired by the
Navy Department and that instead it
would take fully two years and half
They said it not only took long time
to get steel under present conditions.
but that the company would be obliged
to make certain experiments before un-
dertaking to construct undersea boats
OF such proportions.
Naval officials now are considering
the question of recommending to Con-
gress modification in the law to per-
NIT them to award contracts for
smaller type of vessel which might be
built more quickly. Aside from other
considerations. some experts of the
navy favor keeping submarines with
in limit of 1000 tons until an actual
trial has been given the largest boat
now building. the Schley. of the l,100-
ton type.
Evening star., 1916-02-26
PRAISE FOR ADVERTISING.
Chicago Churchmen and Experts
Hand Out a Few Epigrams.

CHICAGO. Ill.,. February 90
Churchmen and advertising ex-
perts of Chicago and neighboring
cities got together here yester-
day. A few of their sayings fol-
low:
advertising will make every
church a success
"A good breakfast food ad
makes a man hungry: good
church ad will make him rever-
ent''
Every minister draws his sal
airy as an advertising man"
The church bulletin board
should be large enough to give
every pedestrian a punch in the
eye"
The meeting was held under
the auspices of the Chicago Ad-
vertising Association Clergymen
from Milwaukee. Danville. Au-
rora and other cities were pres
ent.
Evening star., 1916-02-26
PREDICTS ANOTHER SPLIT
IN THE REPUBLICAN PARTY
c. S. Byrd's Guess, Should Roosevelt
Candidates for Convention Be
Defeated in Massachusetts.

BOSTON. February ga prediction
that another split in the republican
parry would be Inevitable" if the
Roosevelt candidates for delegates at
large from this state to the national
convention were defeated in the pri-
maries was contained in a letter ad-
dressed by one of these candida tes.
Charles Sumner Byrd. to Lewis Park
hurst chairman of the Republican Club
of Massachusetts.
The communication was in answer
to a letter sent by Mr.. Parkhurst to
each of the eight announced delegate
candidates. suggesting that they try
to agree and avoid contest in the
primaries.
"f we lose said Mr.. Byrd. the re-
publican convention Will be controlled
by the old guard and spill; will be
inevitable and President Wilson's re-
election assured.
Evening star., 1916-02-26
MAY END SPLIT SALARY
7 PROBE IN CHICAGO TODAY
Mrs. Eaton Resumes the Story of
Her Charges and Is to Be Followed
by Mrs. Rowe in Denial.

CHICAGO. February 26-lnvestiga
ton into charges that Mrs. Page Wal
ler Eaton was obliged to split" hei
salary with Mrs. Lewis Osborne Rowe
her superior in the municipal depart
ment of public welfare. will be nm
ished today. it is expected. Nj s i-ator
resumed the story of her charges be-
fore the civil service commission. and
is to be followed by Mrs Rove. who
proposes to deny the allegations tha'
she compelled Mrs. Eaton to give one
third of her salary foI~ the support Oh
Mayor Thompson's sster-in-law.
Frequent clashes between counsel Tor
the accuser and accused marked yes
terday's hearing. At one stage OF tne
hearing Mrs. Rowes attorney. Wniie
questioning Mrs Eaton, touched on her
acquaintance with the late Dwight M
Sabin, former United States senator
from Minnesota. and insisted that ne
be permitted to question the witness
at length.
| Seymour Stedman. Mrs. Eatons at
torney. protested that the incidents
were not germane to the investigation
and declared that if the past was to be
delved into he would insist on a COM
plete inquiry which would 1ncluoe oth-
ers besides his client.
Saws She Knows Neither.
Mrs. Sabin. who had been summoned
as witness, did not take the stand.
She said she knew nothing about
either Mrs Eaton or Mrs. Rowe. The
sabn incident was passed without
further comment.
Mrs Eaton said that she went to
Europe in 1905.
Was your husband with you asked
Attorney Malato, counsel for Mrs.
Rowe. Mr. Stedman interposed an OBJ
lection.
This is a dangerous line of proce-
dure," he said There are many per-
sons who live in glass houses. l warn
YOU right now that the one VINO hurls
that stone will regret it,
The question was not pressed.
Fears of suffragists.
Fear that the charges made by Mrs
Eaton would cast reflections on suffrage
was voiced by prominent suffrage lead
ers.
IF any woman does anything wrong
in any way it is an argument against
suffrage" said Mrs. Catherine Waugh
McCulloch, leader in the Illinois suf-
frage movement.
There is no denying it. there's no
logic in it. The whole country is look
ing at Chicago. We have to be on our
good behavior. 1t must be said, how
ever. that neither of the women in
volved was backed by suffrage organi-
cations, but even so we shall be judged
by the conduct of two women.
The investigation conducted by the
council committee was completed Thurs
day and the committe recommended
that the evidence gathered be sent to
the states attorney to be laid before the
grand jury.
States Attorney Hoyne said he would
not take the subject up until after the
primary election next Tuesday. Then he
will investigate it thoroughly, he said.
and if the evidence warrants will pre-
sent it to the grand Jury.
Evening star., 1916-02-26
Sues Railway for $4,000 Damages

Leonard G. Ahmay has filed suit in
the District Supreme Court to recover
$4,000 damages from the Washington
Railway and Electric Company for al
legged personal injury. Through At
torneys Cuttings & Chamberlin and
Robert E. Mattinely. the plaintiff, says
while he was passenger on Georgia
avenue car. October % last. he dis
located his right knee in an attempt to
brace himself while trying to open a
window of the car.
Evening star., 1916-02-26
Mrs. v. G. King Seeks Divorce.

Absolute divorce is asked in petit
ton filed in the District Supreme Court
by Virginia c. King against Benjamin
F. King. an employe of the navy yard.
They were married in Alexandria. in
July, 1897. Attorneys r. NJ. Hudson
and J. A. Hicks appear for the wife.
Through the same lawyers Mrs. King
also filed suit for a partition of prem :
ises SIS f street southeast, which she
owns jointly with her husband.
Evening star., 1916-02-26
Change at War College.

Lieut.. Col. George H. Cameron of the
cavalry has been detailed as senior
director of instruction at the Army
War College. Washington barracks. He
relieves Lieut.. Col. charles A Poore,
who has been ordered 10 join the 18th
Infantry in China.
Evening star., 1916-02-26

eight years and four months imprison-
ment and to two years special sur
veillance by the police and to perpetual
introduction from public service. The
jury found that Rossi's act was unpre-
meditated. and that he was only par
tally responsible for his actions. be-
ing not wholly sound of mind.
Mrs Flavene returned to the United
States following the attack and died in
Chicago December II. 1914.
Evening star., 1916-02-26

William Hoizachuier. sixty-nine. was
found dead III bed at Baltimore by his
wife.
Evening star., 1916-02-26
Change in Reserve Bank Afiliation

Banks In Louisiana near New Or
leans VIII be affiliated in the future
with the New Orleans branch of the
Atlanta federal reserve bank instead Of
the reserve bank of Dallas, Tex. This
decision is announced by the federal
reserve board.
Evening star., 1916-02-26
CONVICTED OF ASSAULT
FOR PURPOSE OF ROBBERY
Pietro Rossi Gets Prison Term for
Attacking Chicago Woman on
- Train in Italy.

ROME. February e5. 80 pm. via
Paris. February es. 2:15 am-Pietro
tsossi was found guilty today at Arezzo
on the charge of murderous assault
against Mrs. Mary FIavelle of Chica go
in railroad train between Florence
and ArezZo MAY 81. 1914. for the pur-
pose of robbery. He was sent enced to
Evening star., 1916-02-26

Lemme Pash. who graduate !
with such high honors in June, IS
still 1ookin' fer somethin light an
remunerative.
We'll. if ther hain't a hoss an
buggy said Lafe Budd. this
mornin.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-01
.U-BOAT REPORTED IN
CHESAPEAKE BAY
Hidden Near Baltimore, Says
Austro. Hungarian Fiscal
Agent in New York.

NEW YORK, July 1.-According 20
the Transatlantic Trust Company.
unofficial fiscal agent in the United
states for Austria Hungary. the Ger.
man submarine long reported en- route
to the United States, has actually arr
rived and is now concealed some
where In Chesapeake Bay.
The announcement was made in an
advertisement inserted in a Hungarian
newspaper today offering to transmit
money to Hungary via the vessel Ac-
cording to this ad, the U-boat arrived
from Hamburg at point near Balti-
more on Thursday morning.
Ofhcials OF the bank refused to dis
cuss the matter. tntimating that Sc
crecy as to the undersea boats hid
there should be no clash with the
American Government over it's status.
BALTIMORE, Nd, July l.-rnouiries
concerning the possibility OF a German
submar ine hiding in Chesapeake Bay
brought significant negative mods from
customs officials here today. A strait
Jacket was mentioned in connection
with the name Of the inquirer.
The announcement In New York that
money would be forwarded to Germany
on a U-boat now at this port occa-
marked reluctance on the part of local
Germans to take advantage of the
opportunity.
In some circles the ofYer is regarded
In an unpleasant light and an investi-
cation by Federal authorities may be
recommended by a hyphenated organi-
cation with headquarters In this city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-01
militia AID Bill
IN HOUSE. TODAY
Chairman Hay VIII Push Reso.
luton Providing Two Million
Dollars for Guardsmen.

Relief legislation for the dependent
families OF enlisted men OF the national
guard is TO he considered In the House
this afternoon.
Chairman Hay. Of the Military Affairs
Committee. will call up his resolution
nppropriatlng t2.0oo.Ooo for the Govern
ment support OF these dependents. and
practically unanimous approval I'm the
lower body Is expected
II is provided that the Secretary OF
War may allow a dependent family
not exceeding $50 a month toward It's
expenses while the head Of the family
Is with the recently, modified guard.
A married guardsmsn who prefers to
do SO may be relieved Of service In lieu
OF applying for portion or the pen
sion money. Legislators believe. how
ever. that most Of the qua fdsmen will
elect to serve. and the original appro-
priation proposed. t1,eo0.0o0. has been
Increased to s., O00,0 900.
The relief legislation now proposed as
. separate bill was carried as rider
on the resolution authorizing the draft
Of the state militia. The Senate wran-
gled over the provision In conference.
and the deadlock interfered with the
mobilization of the guard. All reference
to dependent families was finally elimi-
mated on the statement by Chairman
Hay that he would offer II as separate
legislation, and the militia draft bill
vas approved without The rider.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-01
'. N. {. A. SECRETARY
WILL GO AS CHAPLAIN
A. L. Smith at District Camp
Nominated for Rank Of Cap.
tain on Staff.

Col. Glendie B. Young today nomi-
rated A. l.. Smith secretary OF the
y. N. C. A. tent at the District mob
i!ixation CAMP. for chaplain Of the
Third Regiment. to succeed Capt.
George f. Dudley.
General Harvey has sent the nomi-
nation to President Wilson. and the
latter 10 expected to issue a commits
rion to Secretary Smith as a cap
ain, The new chaplain captain will
10 q member of Colonel Youu9's
stsff as soon as The commission 10
iAused.- .. ..t,
Secretary Smith has seen consider
E BILE service with militia organiza-
lions in the United States and the
regular army. Mexican border sePv-
ice will not ! new to him. as he had
charge OF the Y. M. G. A. tent on
the border when President Taft mo-
hili.sd $4,000 soldier; there several
with the District militia for eleven
years at Mt. Gretna, Pa; Bolivar. w.
Va; LeesbuTg, Colonial Beach. Gath
ersburg, and elsewhere. For more
than q year he was secretary of the
YIN. C. A. tent at Plattsburg. N. Y.
and for the past several years n. ha:
Mysr.
He lisa seasoned soldier of military
bearing and Is believed to be possess
ed with considerable, executive ability
and force OF character. Popular with
ofacers and men alike, bscause Of his
smith was the recipient OF many con-
CALCULATIONS today. whom news of his
Eslection to succeed Captain Dudley
spread through the camp.
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ssid hsthins as to what course csrranaa
intends to pursue toward American
forces now below the boundary.
The note had not reached the State
Department up to noon. Secretary
Lhksine believed II probably would come
ID Ambassador Designate Arredondo.
The Mexican embassy here, Is trans.
la<Ipg Into ! Spapis those portions oil
President Wilson's New York speech
fhht they believe relate to Mexico and
VII cable them at once to the Mexican
F$teign ONCE. II IL thoroughly be-
lived In Mexican circles that the
sptech will have a very favorable or
foot IN relieving the tension between
tiis governments. 3
* Left to, Carranss.
he United States has left II to Car
rsnya to decide whether he will Cos
cSeFtts with this Government IN pro.
ttcting the border from maraudefs. and
ptsgerye peace. or whether he shall
fofes the two governments into way.
0Sneral. Funston has advised the War
DEPARTMENT a. rvnnor Is again In circhla-
tiSn ich the, border that General villa
has, Joined Carranxa, and has been seen
i1sthe last four days between, San An
eo3ip. Mex, and chihuahua City.
0enefsl Funston also reported he had
ppm advised by General Bell at I'll Paso
Syete Mexican authorities had searched
h0pes of,Americans in Juafex and coh-
nsc9ted all arms and ammunition found.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-01

PRIVES TOO HEAVY
THE Big Greek" Rejected al
Camp Radio-Weighs 235.

IL Congressman Cyclone" Davis
bill to make wealth pay its just pro-
portion for the defense OF the coun :
try were a law today, the District
militia might command the services
of a good. solid soldier.
CONGRESSMAN Davis proposes that
every corporation with a capitaliza-
ton of 100000 be required to pay
enough money in taxes to pay the
salary and keep OF one soldier In the
army. He would have families and
estates possessed Of more than SlOO,-
900 do the same. 80,
THE medical officers examining the
District mi1iriamen have rejected
Vincent Cosman omino. member OF
Company r. Third Reg iment. because
of overweight. Cosmanomino. who Ia
known as "The Big Creek" and has
considerable local reputation as a
wrestler. lie Ave feet ten inches tall
and weighs 235 pounds. His height
calls for but 100 pounds.
Cosmanomino said today: IF some
body will pay my Family Will start
reducing and get down to the proper
weight so the medical examiners
will pass me. The doctors say there
is too much weight on my feet. but
! never had any trouble with my
pedal extremities, adm can get around
as spry as a kitten"
Although anxious to go to the bor-
der. Cosmanomino took hts rejection
good naturally.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-01
COMMERCIAL MEN
HEAR DISCUSSION
E. E. Judd Describes Methods for
Office Records.

Various methods of keeping office
records were discussed by +. f. Judd
before this mornings conference Of
field representatives OF the Bureau Of
Foreign and Domestic Commerce and
of trade organiza-
lions. at the Commerce Building.
Mr.. Judd discussed the Ming of
trade Information, including publica-
tons and trade lists, and described
system for keeping record of
office work and making out weekly
and monthly reports. j. 5. Collins
discussed correspondence fling.
X. NJ J. Neu and n. Eckhardt spoke
on accounts and acquisitions.
The speakers at this afternoons
session will include r. II. Brasel. on
the handling Of exhibits; p. NJ. La
Rose, who will discuss the division
OF labor In District offices. and ]. F.
Ferguson, who will talk on exploit
ing publications and handling sales
records.
The conference will adjourn this
afternoon until $3.50 Monday morning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-01
WOMAN VICTIM OF
POCKETBOOK GAME
Loses $500 Which She Exchanges
for Stage Money.

Complaint has been made to the
police of the robbery by the pocket
book game" Of Flora James, wife Of
J. Arthur James. a colored under
taker, OF 1870 l. street northwest.
On Thursday the woman drew $500
from the bank. which she intended
to use on a vacation trip. While on
her way home she was approached
at Thirteenth and streets north
west by two negroes. one of whom
s ,sia,n he s :, so found 'oqketbook con-
She Told the police she gave the
men her $500. receiving in return the
found pocketbook to hold as security
until they could get a 800 bill chang
ed. The men disappeared, and. open
ing the pocketbook. Mrs. James
found II to contain "stage money"
She told the police that after dis
covering she had. been duped, she
wandered around for several hours
until she reached q street and New
Jersey. avenue northwest. where she
tainted. and from that point was
sent to the Casualty Hospital.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-01
Lieut.. Hoge Not
Among Prisoners

Secretary Of War Baker and army
stan officers were gratifed when
The official list Of prisoners OF the Car
RIAL iRht. surrendered bv General Ire
vino. omitted the name Of Lieut.. Benja-
inin +. Hoge. who was first thought to
Ie among their number. The Hoge
among the prisoners was Corporal Will
liam Hoge.
War Department officials have not
Leen advised why Lieutenant HoRe was
not with his command during the Car
kIzail tight. He II first Lieutenant OF
-roop Z. 1nich is commanded by Cap
tain Boyd. one of the American officers
Killed. The official reports state, how
.ver. that only three officers. Captain
Boyd and Lieutenant Adair. who were
killed. and Captain Morey. who ives
wounded but escaped. were at CarriEal
Secretary Baker has been Interested
la reports concerning Lieutenant Hoge
since lac and Hoge's father were hoy.
mood chums and are related bv mar.
rage.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-01
GARDINER & DENT
MAKE MANY SALES

Gardiner q Dent. Inc, report the fol-
lowing recent sales: For Mrs. Fannie
]. Barrett they have sold to William
J. Fentress the business property To-
Gated at 1I3 Fourteenth street north
west. It is a fovr-story and basement
building. occupying a lot % feet front
by depth OF 10 feet to an alley. The
rental value Is 5000 per month. The
consideration was said to have been
$50, 900.
This nrm also reports the sale for the
Rees Company of the corner of Four
tenth and Fairmont streets. 1t Is a
three-story white stone residence of
twelve rooms and three baths. 1t was
purchased as an investment at con-
sideration OF Sl5. 900.
Henry p. Amos purchsred through
the same office the business property
1923 Seventh street. 1t is a three-story
brick building. occupied as moving
picture theater on the first floor and
apartments on the second and third
floors. The consideration is represented
as $4,000.
They also report the sale to II. Sgd
ney King OF a 2a6-acre farm near Lau-
rel. Nd. the price being $500.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-01
TO SEND TROOPS FOR
BODY OF AMERICAN
Forces Will Seek Remains Of MUIR
dered Rancher in Mexico.

Congressman Ferris and McClintic Of
Oklahoma have succeeded in persuad-
ing the Department OF State and the
War Department 20 send another 'ex-
petition into Mexico. MIR. McClintic
announced yesterday military forces
on the border have been ordered to ~
to lei Rucro. state Of Chihuahua. and
disinter the body Of p. II. Holly, an
American citixer. who was murdered
there several weeks ago. The com.
mander Of the southern department OF
the army has reported to the War De.
partment that rs soon as the burial
corps arrives with the body shipment
will be made to FL Paso for inter-
ment
interment Of body until after five
years. but Congressman McClintic said
today that II is not expected the Mex
ican authorities will oppose the military
expedition sent out to bring Holiy's
body home.
When the proposal was first made to
the State Department by the two on
iehoma Congressman they received little
| announcement. but they were advised
| by the office Of the Secretary OF state
today that the necessary orders have
gone forward. A brother Of the de-
ccased lives In the district Of Congress
man McCtnuc. g..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-01
BATTERIES STILL
SHORT OF HORSES
Militiamen Doing Best They. Can
With Their Equipment

Although both the batteries Of artl-
lery In the District militia mobilization
camp SIN lack proper horse equipment.
each has thirty animals and is doing the
best Il can with this ltrnited number.
enough to permit Of the kind OF mounted
The supply. however, Is not large
drills wnicn would do the militiamen
and horses the most good.
Today the artillcrists were given
pistols and they think tho horses will
be received soon.
They have their doubts about this.
though. for one report Is that no
mounts VIII be purchased for them In
the East and that they will have to
walt until they reach the border to
get animals.
Tho pistols issued the battery men
are large. black. formidable looking
weapons. They are OF the .s-caiiber
automatic variety and shoot eight
bullets without reloading. The eight
Sulicts. held together by a metal clip.
are Inserted In the handle OF the weapon.
All the holder haste do Is to press the
trigger and let her Spit 'em out"