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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-13
TO BEGIN WORK WEDNESDAY.
Dredging Company Ready to Clear
Eastern Branch Channel.

1t is stated at the United States en-
gineer's office that the Maryland
Dredging and Contracting Company.
which has the contract for digging and
pumping ashore 100000 cubic yards of
mud from the bottom of the Eastern
branch, will start work about Wednes
day.
Operations will be started on the sec
ton between the navy yard and the Pc
tomac river. and when it is completed
the channel will be $50 feet wide,
thirty five feet deep and about a mile
and a half long. This channel depth is
about a foot greater than that of the
Potomac at it's shoalest point. but will
be dug in order TO obtain needed ma
terial for the further reclamation of
the Eastern branch fats. The dredgc
Potomac which will be used in the
work, is lying in the branch near the
navy yard having the finishing touches
put on her preparatory to starting OPP
erations II is estimated that the
dredge will be about year on the
work.
The army dredae Dalecarlia has been
at work on the section of the Eastern
branch above the Anacostia bridge
since February 10, and is digging and
pumping ashore about $4,000 cubic
yards of material each month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-13
DECLARES THAT WOMEN
ARE POWER IN POLITICS
Miss Anne Martin Says Not Even
the Labor Group Yields
More influence.

No group in history. even including the
labor group. has ever held the political
power that women hold today. accord
ing to Miss Anne Martin. chairman of
the legislative committee of the Con-
gressional Union for Woman Suffra ge,
in discussing the possibility of the
formation of separate woman's party
among the voters in the enfranchised
states for the furtherance of the fed
eral suffrage amendment.
united action has accomplished such
wonderful advancement for it's inter-
ests, has never claimed influence over
more than 100000 votes" says Miss
Martin.
Their vote, under ordinary condi-
tons. scattered through all the parties.
but Immediately an issue arises that
affects their group a call goes out
bers ignore their party affiliations in
the interest of labor. 1t makes no diff
ference to them what party is helped
or hurt when that interest is at stake.
Labor responds to the call.
THE Congressional Union takes the
stand that women. as a class, have the
same sort of group interest that
labor has, and that. once they are
aroused to their group interest and
power and are organized, as labor is,
they will have infinitely greater power
than labor ever possessed to win any
thing they need or desire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-13
The Balky Muse

Oh. its hard to keep on sing
ing. when the muse won t work !:
when YOUR brow with sweat is
wringinS, and the muse won t
work: then Id throw away my
faber. and go forth to honest
labor. at the woodpile, like my
neighbor. when the muse won t
work. 1t is hard to keep on harp
ing. when the muse won't work :
and the critics all are carping, il
the muse won't work: "I onder
bard his grip is losing. say the
critics. him abusing: Homer
mods. but he is snoozing. and his
muse won't work. | would like
to be a baker. for my muse won t
work; or the village undertaken,
for nv muse won't work | would
like to be timer. or butcher or
a spinner. or fuller or a skinner,
while nv muse won't work. Oh.
to earn a tailor wages. for my
muse won't work: have walked
the floor for ages. but my muse
won't work: with my fountain
pen ] potter. but my brain begins
to totter. though I've soaked my
head in water. and the muse Won t
work. W ALT MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-13
FINES FOR SELLING DRINKS.
Magistrate Joyce Conducts Trials on
Premises of Accused Parties.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
UPPER MARLBORO, Md, March 10.
Sheriff Robert r. Gates and his
deputy yesterday visited two drinking
places on the pike between this place
and Washington and instituted pro-
ceedings>against the proprietors. Mag
istrate Robert f. Joyce of Mount Raj
nier accompanied the officers. held
court on the premises where violations
of law were charged and imposed fines.
The first place visited was the Mary
land Club, only a short distance from
the District line. conducted by William
H. Bobinger. where. it is stated, diner
was found with a bottle of beer on the
table.
1t was contended by the guest that
he brought the beer to the club. EX-
plantations were made and a technical
violation of law was admitted. Magis-
trate Joyce imposed a fine of s25 and
costs.
The sale Of beer and whisky was al
legged against Frank Stoff1e. proprietor
of a restaurant at Oakland. He entered
plea of guilty and paid fine of S25
and costs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-13
NEW MEMBERS OF HOUSE
TO BE GUESTS OF HONOR
National Press Club to Hold Baby
Congressman Night
Thursday.

The success and public interest in
the baby show and in baby week has
had its influence upon the entertain
ment committee of the National Press
Club. which is to be converted into a
nursery Thursday night, with Speaker
Clark in the role of head nurse. The
occasion will be known as baby con-
gressmen night" Twelve members of
the House of Representatives. serving
their first term in Congress, will be
present and. to order. set up their in
FAINT legislative wall.
The walters are to be Representatives
JEFF McLemore of Texas. Joseph Walsh
of Massachusetts. w. w. Venable of
Mississippi, Jacob r. Meeker of Mis-
souri,. Harry l.. Candy of South Da-
kota. c. e. Dill of Washington, Roland
Sanford of New York. John A. Elston
of California. Clifton y. Macarthur of
Oregon. James J. Britt of North Caro-
lima. Frank D. Scott of Michigan and
George Huddleston of Alabama. Four
of these, McLemorefi. Meeker. Candy and
Dill have been newspaper men.
The Press Clubs banjo club will play.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-13
URGED TO PASS BILL
INCREASING U. S. ARMY
Congress Asked to Lay Aside All
Other Business for Chamber
lain Measure.

Urging that Congress lay aside all
other business and confine itself for
the present to action on the Chamber
lain bill now pending before the Sen
ate committee on military affairs,
thereby giving the President an ade-
quate military force to deal with the
Mexican situation, the Army League of
the United States adopted a resolution
at special meeting here Saturday
night. The resolution follows:
ITO give the President an adequate
military force to deal with the Mexican
situation Congress should lay aside all
other business and pass the Chamber
lain bill as it is now pending before
the Senate committee on military af-
fairs. No important amendment is
needed to make this bill the basis of
sound military policy as far as the
regular army is concerned. At the same
time the bill authorizes the President
Immediately to increase the regular
army to a peace strength of 17S,000
and war strength of 24S,0O0. 1t re-
organizes the army, as recommended by
the general staff, into a lighting ma
chine ready to take the field.
If the Dill is TO De passed lmmedl-
ately it will require at least six months
to equip. train and enlist the new regi-
ments provided for in the bill. In the
event that the President should be
forced to pacify all of Mexico. it would
be necessary to have at least 100000
regulars and 100000 volunteers. Ac-
cording to the military authorities this
is the smallest force with which it
would be safe to undertake the occu-
pa ton of such vast country as MeXi-
l1.- ha1,
present small army could defeat the
armed forces of Mexico, but this is the
smallest part of the problem which the
President may be called upon to solve"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-13
PASSING OF LANDMARKS.
Last of Ice-Handling Plants to
Leave River Front.

When the American Ice Company this
week moves its No. branch from the
9Th street wharf to its new building at
the northwest corner of Water and
streets southwest, the last of the old
ice-handling quarters on the river front
will have been taken by the District
authorities. Ever since ice was brought
here from the north the 9th street
wharf was an unloading point for the
big schooners, and many million tons
have been discharged there and stored
in the big icehouses that formerly stood
on the wharf.
Six ice storage plants stood along the
river between eth and 18th streets-one
at the foot of sth street. two at the
9Th street wharf. two at the foot of
10th street. and one at the foot of 18th
street. With the increase in the manu-
ia cture of ice and the falling off in the
receipts of natural ice the icehouses
disappeared. one by one. the last being
torn down about two years ago. The
wharves formerly used by the ice COM
psnies. with the exception of that at
the foot of Sth street. are now being
used by the District or the national
government for the storage of sand,
brick or stone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-13
District Prohibition to Be Theme.

The two sides of the question of
prohibition for the District of Column
bia are to be discussed at a meeting
of the Central Northwest Citizens As
ISOLATION in the Garnet School. 10th
and U streets. tomorrow night. T.
Moran, president of the Chamber of
Commerce, will present the side of
those favoring referendum, and Andrew
Wilson, president of the Anti-Saloon
League, will present the side of those
favoring the Sheppard bill. providing
for prohibition. DR.. J. Hayden John
son, vice president of the association,
is to preside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-13
THREE SMALL FIRES. .
Escaping Smoke in Barber Shop Is
One That Calls Engine Company.

Smoke escaping from a pipe in a bar
Der shop at 634 North Capitol street
last night about IL o'clock prompted
the sending of a message to No. en-
CINE company for assistance. Firemen
responded. made an examination of the
premises, learned their services were
not needed and returned to their quar-
ters.
Hot ashes thrown from the furnace at
Florence Crittenton Mission. 21S Sd
street northwest. yesterday about noon
started small fire that caused excite
ment in the vicinity of the institution.
The fire did $40 damage
The floor of car of the Washington-
Virginia Railway Company caught fire
yesterday morning while on 18th
street. Members OIL No. 3 truck COM
pany extinguished the fire before much
damage had been done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-13
Boston Quartet to Entertain.

The Boston Quartet, assisted by Airs.
George Eusts at the piano, will give a
concert al the Playhouse. 1914 \ street
northwest, Wednesday afternoon at 3
O'Clock, for the benefit of the Home for
the Incurables The quartet comprises
Mr.. Noack, violin: Mr.. Roth, second vio-
lin: Mr.. Ferir of the Boston Symphony
Orchestra. viola, and Alvin Schroeder,
formerly with the Boston Symphony Or
chestra. cello. The program will include
MoZartS Quartet in G major; Chopin S
Lento. with cello oDligato. by Mr..
Schroeder; Griegs Romance, from string
quartet, and Beethoven's Trio in b fiat
major, opus II, for piano, violin and
cello.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-13
FOR BEHERMENT
OF CLASSIFIED SERVICE
Federal Employment Union to Work
for Retirement Provision and
New Salary System.

Every effort toward unified move
ment for reasonable retirement pro-
vision for the classified service and to-
ward the adoption by Congress OF a
new classification of salaries by which
pay will be given according to the class
of work done is promised by the presi-
dent and membership of Federal Civil
Service Employees Union. No. 1907, ac-
cording to announcement made today.
Consideration should be given to
seniority in the salary question, state
the officials of the union, but not to
the extent that. of two clerks seated
side by side and doing exactly the
same work, one should receive several
hundred dollars more a year than the
other.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-13
Ladies' Night Program Is Planned

Columbia Lodge. Loyal Order OF Moose.
will give a ladies night program at
its hall. So 6 street northwest. Thurs
slay evening at s o'clock, with a musical
anG literary program, including talks
on Moose, Mooseheart and the Ladies'
LOYAL Circle" followed by light refresh
mcnts. a general invitation has been ex-
tended TO members, their friends and
families. including the children by the
national director. y. Waldo Kennedy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-13
Favors Sale of Obsolete Ships.

''Sell the obsolete ships of the navy"
is the advice given to Congress by Repre-
sentative Loud of Michigan. whose reso-
luton to authorize this sale has been re-
ferred to the naval affairs committee of
the House. An explanation of Repre-
sentative Loud advice is found in the
fact that thirty auxiliary naval vessels
are over eighteen years old: that most Of
them were purchased during. the Span
ish-American war. and that naval officers
consider them expensive to operate and
ill-fitted Or service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-13
Fine Vista of Washington.

From the brow of the first hill the
vista of Washington was exceptionally
fine, with the sun just striking the
tops of the buildings. Just beyond the
fort. almost in the opposite direction,
wonderful view of Four-Mile Run
valley was to be obtained, with the
wireless towers. Arlington and Knights
of Columbus Club grounds. with Fort
Berry hidden just beyond as back
ground. Much of the walking of yes
terday was over country roads, and
these were found to be in excellent con-
dition. Four Mile run or it's tribu-
taries was crossed a number of times
and the stream followed on the north
for some half mile near the ending.
"Of interest, also, was the old An
thony Fraser homestead. known as
Green Valley. and situated south of
Arlington. An excellent picture of the
house is shown in the new pictorial
section of yesterdays Star. but to OBJ
tain comprehensive idea as to the
beauty of the situation one must see
it in reality. There are five or six
buildings in the group, and these are
built just OH the lower slope of the
hill, where from a distance a slight
bend is noted in the contour of the
rising land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-13
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

Steamer Northland. from Norfolk and
Old Point: steamer northumberland.
from Baltimore and landings along the
river; steamer Wakefield, from Mattox
creek. Colonial Beach and Potomac
wharves; fattie, no name, at Alexandria
for a Potomac point to load merchandise;
schooners Lottie Thomas. Edith Marcy
and E. L. Wills, oysters from Potomac
beds AT 18th street wharf for the market;
1,,1 ,,. ,.., .
schooiiei d. - ii''f''u' ''' i
Potomac shore Tor dealers.
Departures.
Schooner Josephine keas, light from
Alexandria for Occoauan. TO load lumber
or wood for this market; power boat Ray
mond, from Alexandria for the lower Po-
tomac after oyster shells. to return;
schooner Bessie heeo' hsh'' iroih Alex
andria TOT fotomac point 10 ioau ogs-
tiers for the market: steamer Newport
News for Old Point and Norfolk by the
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
Company: power boat, no name. from
Alexan with merchandise for down.
river point.
rros ard Toue
0S'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-13
Stolen Jewelry Valued at Sis.

Numerous articles of jewelry, valued
at Sis. were stolen from the residence
of William +. Ruckert. 317 5th street
southeast. last night during the alb
sence of the family. The stolen prop
erty consisted of two watches. several
stickpins and chains. Entrance was
gained by forcing the dining room door
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-13
FINE WEATHER LURES
THE WANDERLUSTERS
Four-Mile Run Section Explored by
Company Number
ing 176.

Yesterdays balmy weather brought
out 116 wanderlusters to tramp IN the
Four-Mile Run section and the vicinity
of old Luna Park.
The official account of the trip is
as follows:
zone hundred and seventy-six was the
official count of the wanderlusters yes
terday. The walk. as led by John
BOYLE. jr.. covered five and half miles
in the Four-Mile Run section, about
halfway between Washington and
Alexandria. Just north of Luna Park
a trail was followed IN over the hill
and not far distant is Fort Scott. where
the first expedition halted and waited
for the second crowd from the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-13
Vincent Smith Assumes New Duties.

Vincent Smith. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. C. V. Smith of 1106 L street northwest
who was recently a member of the cler-
ical force of the geological survey. last
week assumed his new duties as secre-
tary of the chief technical military de-
partment of the Russian government in
New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-13

cans Reets. 15c: cans Stringless
Beans. 15c: , cans Evap. Milk. 10c; Fat
Norway Mackerel. sc and 10c; 10 lbs.
Buckwheat. 25c: Lima Beans. TIC;
Jelly MINIS, 15c: Walnuts. 15c: lbs.
Starch, 10c: Oleine Soap, 10c; lbs.
Fancy Head Rice, csc; lbs. Evap.
Peaches. csc: 4 Golden Egg Macaroni
or Spaghetti. csc: Rosss Whole
Wheat Biscuit. CSC: Pure Pepper. Csc;
= 1O-lb. bags Salt 15c: Best Flour.
$3.50 bbl: "a lbs. Old-time. 75c: 926 Pa.
ave. and all the J. T. d. Pyles Stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-13
Suffrage Club to Hold Meeting.

A meeting Of the Elizabeth Cady STAN
ton Suffrage Club has been called for
Thursday evening at o'clock at the
Public Library.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-13
Representative Miller to Speak,

Representative Clarence B. Miller of
Minnesota is announced to speak on
THE Hawaiian Islands tomorrow
evening at s o'clock at the Berean
Baptist Church. The lecture is to be
illustrated with stereopticon views.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-13
FEBRUARY CIRCULATION

District Of Columbia,
FLEMING NEwBoLD. business manarer OF
THE EVENING and SUNDAY STAR, does sol
cmniy swear that the actual number OF copies
Of tile paper named sold and distributed DURING
the month OF February. AID. 1915 was as fol-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-13
ALL PARTIES PRAISED
IN STREET CAR STRIKE
Rev. D. n. Martin Says It Shows
Need of Laboring Element in
National Life.

Praising labor and capital alike, Rev.
D. H. Martin. pastor of the Dumbarton
Avenue NJ. Z. Church. yesterday con-
sidered the recent street car strike. He
said. in part:
THE papers of our city have given us
full and accurate accounts of the strike
They have been fair to all parties con-
cerned. They have handled the situa
ton without prejudice or Partially,
and the public. together with employer
and employe. owe them debt of graft
tude for the part they have taken in
the final settlement of the whole mat
ter. Too much praise cannot be given
to the Commissioners and the men as
ISOLATED with them for their intelligent
and painstaking work.
Laboring Man indispensable.
This strike is simply another Incl
dent that shows us that the laboring
man is an indispensable element of our
national life. The fact that the labor
ing man grumbes is proof that he
grows. He is learning the necessity of
looking out for himself. He has "A
right to organize. He has no capital.
SO he must depend on organization to
get his rights. He also has the right
to strike. but he has no right to strike
unless he has exhausted every other
means to get fair play. We are glad
the employe is 10 get better hours and
more pay. In return the public shall
expect courteous service from him.
1.-The public and the la boring man
must not forget to respect and appre-
ciate the capitalist. The moneyed men
at the head of these car companies are
public benefactors. They give work
and comfort and happiness to others.
The rich men in the world who do not
have the interests of their fellow me n
at heart are the exception and not the
rule We cannot get along without our
rich men. Money centers are neces-
sary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-13
CITY ITEMS.

Home of Charlie. One Thousand Laughs.
Today. Virginia Theater.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-13
Pastime Club Formed.

"A number OF the mixers have Or
sanized the 'Ramblers' Pastime Club.
which is aimed to appeal more strictly
to the social side and enable some OF
those to participate who like the spirit
of the walkers but are not able
physically to be included.
"A meeting is to be held at the Ma
sonic Temple. northeast. Saturday
evening at S o'clock for the purpose
of completing the organization
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-13
ADJUSTMENTS.
Especial Film Features

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RICHARD BENNETT. and The original I
Broadwny cast. A vital drama of moral !
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aged Goods pictures the terrible consr
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follows abuse Of the moral law. u is
stirring plea for pure life beforr mar
riag.. in order {" make impossible the
transmission OF hereditary taints 10 future
generations.
Olympic. 1881 Nou -. NV. I
r"nAl.ALicE BRAn1; the Mssnc,ic J
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An Equitable Feature Of quality. I
TODAY INA CLAIRE. washington's fav"r !
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-13
Benefits of Proposed System.

If increases of pay were more fire.
quent and smaller, it is pointed out.
employees would be encouraged and of
ficials would be able to regulate the
salaries paid more in accordance with
the value of work done. The union is
to stand for this method of making in
creases and it is believed that the end
will be accomplished by united effort.
The president of the union states that
it's constitution will be so arranged as
to make the organization as a whole sup
port the will of its majority. and in this
way avoid the recurrence of the charge
that federal employees themselves do not
know what they want as regards re-
tirement plan. Congress has already
shown a disposition to consider the adop-
ton of some form of retirement, and the
question now is as to the best possible
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-13
CInhin Optical Co., 90. r st.
Ask US about Bifocals.

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Thermometers. Schmidt. 1921 18th st.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-13
Expects Adoption.

The union feels that a provision there
for can and will be made which will be
fair to all employees: care for those who
have devoted their lives to the govern
ment service. and. at the same time, save
the United States dollars and cents every
year
A meeting of the constitutional COM
mittee is scheduled for tonight at 8
o'clock in the temporary union head
quarters, 311 Ouray building.