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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29
COLLEGIATE CLUB TO DINE.
Guests From New York, Philadel
mia and Other Cities Expected,

Guests from New York, Philadelphia
Baltimore and other eastern cities are
expected at the annual supper dansant
of the Collegiate Club to be given
Thursday at the Ebbitt House. The or
ganization meets in the vestry rooms
of the Eighth Street Temple. and its
announced object is the fostering of the
community spirit and the encourage
ment of debating and oratory.
Those composing the committee of
arrangements for the coming affair
are Charles Geisenfeld. chairman; Bar
mum Levitan and John Ruppa. Fred
erick NJ Pelzman is president of the
club, and the other officers are Charles
Geisenfeld, vice president; Abraham
Aarons. treasurer: John Kappa, cor
responding secretary: Samuel Rubin
stein, financial secretary, and Harry P.
Clayton, keeper of the official seal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29
GETTING THE CANAL READY.
Company to Have Water Let In the
Last of March,

No date has yet been set for letting
water into the Chesapeake and Ohio
canal, connecting this city with the
coal fields at Cumberland, Md, but it
will be in the latter part of March be-
fore this is done. The canal company
has had large force of men working
on the waterway strengthening level
banks. repairing locks and doing other
work so that when operations are re-
sumed the coal boats can move without
interruption.
Unless weather conditions interfere
the Delaware and Raritan canal. con-
Meeting Delaware river with the waters
about New York. will open to naviga-
ton at am. tomorrow, after having
been closed for several months. This
waterway Is ono of the links in the
Atlantic coast waterway system. but on
account Of its shoalness is used only by
light draft vessels and pleasure craft.
The Chesapeake and Delaware canal,
connecting Delaware river with Chesa-
peake bay, was opened to navigation
several days ago and heavy traffic is
moving through it in both directions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29
MRS. CREECY LEAVES
ESTATE To RELATIVES
Also Bequeaths 81 $500 to Cardinal
Gibbons for Washington Churches,
and So, 900 to Ladies' Home.

Specific requests Of s122.500 are set
forth in the will of Mrs. Sarah Caroline
Creepy, widow of C. Edward Creecy,
which has been offered for probate.
The document is dated May s, 1914, and
modified by codicil of August 3. 1915.
The American Security and Trust Com
pany Is named as executor.
Cardinal Gibbons is given $1,000. of
which 1000 is to be used for the ben
eft of st. Matthew'S Church and $500
for st. Anthony's Church. at Brook
land. Rev. f. l.. Buckley. assistant
pastor of St. Matthew'S. is left $1,000
for the Catholic Home for Aged Ladies
as a memorial to the husband of the
testatrix.
Ignatius J. Fenwck. a brother: Ed
ward De V. Burr. a nephew: Mary A.
Fenwick and Orline Fenwick, nieces,
are each to have $4,000. Like be-
quests are made in trust for the ben
eft of four other nieces-Caroline
'Monmonier and Mamie Steele. They are
to receive the income until the death
of their husbands. when the principal
is to be paid to each Legacies of
$4,000 each are provided for John Fem
wick. Frank Fenwick, Fenwick Hill.
Raymond Burr. nephews. and Jeanie F.
Cunning. a niece. Requests of $1,000
Maggie Lackey. Ida Stanton. Sara
Young. Nora Myer. Marjorie Anstett,
Sallie Fenwick and Agnes Stock.
Hudson Burr, nephew. is given $4,000.
The remaining estate is devised to a
niece Orline Fenwick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29
MINSTREL SHOW FOR CADETS.
Companies E, G and I of Business
High to Entertain.

Cadets of Companies E. and | OF
Business High School are to give min
strel show at the school Wednesday
and Thursday evenings. Money raiseti
is to be used for cadet activities for
which money can no longer be raised by
individual subscription because of the
law prohibiting soliciting in the schools.
Various features have been ar
ranged Albert Stearn. Carl Wassman.
Edgar Marshall and Norman Kaletssi
are to be the end men. Raynor Vaughn
is to be the nterlocutor.
Shirley Morris, James Van Horn, Lester
Lawrence and the end men are 10 sing
solos. Arthur Bailey and Lester Law
renee are to play guitar and banjo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29
ORGANIZATION IN VIEW
BY SCHOOL TEACHERS
Nearly Five Hundred Participate in
Meeting and Initiate the
Movement.

Temporary organization OF an associa-
ton. to be partly social and partly pro-
tective, was effected at meeting Of
nearly 500 teachers Of the District pub
lie schools in Woodward & Lothrop's
auditorium yesterday afternoon. A COM
mittee was appointed to draft consti-
tuition and a meeting is to be held in
April at which permanent organization
probably will be completed.
Yesterdays meeting was the culmina-
ton of movement which started sew
eral months ago. In the interim a vote
was taken to determine what the teach
ers thought about a large organization
Result of the Vote.
OF the s07 who answered, 7e2 were In
favor OF some sort of an association, 1876
favored a social organization, 4e7 one of
a professional type. 5e7 ono of protec-
tive nature. sixty-six a labor union. to be
affiliated with the American Federation
of Labor, and forty a combination Of all
Of these.
A clubhouse was favored by 346. while
rs favored a clubhouse at a later date
and 327 favored the use of the Wilson
Normal School for meetings and other
purposes A division Of opinion was re-
schools as well as public schools should be
Included
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29
Maske's Death Held Accidental.

Robert E. Joyce. justice of the peace.
last night conducted an inquest at
Mount Rainier, Prince Georges county.
Nd, in the case of Theodore Maske,
resident of Wheeler road, who died at
Emergency Hospital Sunday morning
ss a result Of injuries received on the
Marlboro pike earlier in the morning,
when struck by an automobile. Testi-
mony given at the hearing showed that
the accident was unavoidable, and Ed
gar H. Mosher, who was operating the
automobile at the time of the accident
was exonerated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29
West Point Examination

board of officers has been appoint
ed to meet at the Washington barr
saarch Il for the mental and physical
examination OF such candidates for ad-
mission to the United States Military
Academy as may be authorized to ap-
peer before 1t. The detail for the boa I'd
- MaJs Carroll D. Buck and Allie w.
Williams. Medical Corps and Capts.
IhQnas II. Emerson and John n.
Hodges. and Second Lieut. Donald A
Dawson. Corps of Engineers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29
E. L. Thurston Home From Detroit,

Ernest l.. Thurston, superintendent of
public schools. has returned to his du-
ties. following his attendance Of the
sessions of the National Education As
ISOLATION which were held last week
i'll Detroit, Mich. Many inquiries were
made of him regarding work which 10
being done by the high school cadets,
said Mr.. Thurston. Plans are being
considered by many cities for organic
ing cadet regiments as a phase of the
preparedness movement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29
Result of the Vote.
Temporary Officers.

Miss Lulu McNaliy presided in the alb
sence of Miss Rose Parkman, temporary
chairman Of the organization. Miss Helen
Gordon was chosen as secretary and Miss
Maude English treasurer of the organi-
zation as temporarily effected.
The committee on constitution selected
comprised Miss J. NJ. Knight and W. J.
Wallis. representing the high schools :;
Miss Juliette Searle. Miss May Marsden,
Miss Bertha Yoder. Miss Adelaide Davis,
Miss Susan Craighill and Miss Cecil Du-
lin, representing the graded schools. and
Miss Helen Gordon, representing the spe-
cial teachers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29
Planning to Present Commissions.

Commissions are to be presented to the
commissioned officers of the high school
cadet regiments some day during the
second week of March. Stephen E.
Kramer. assistant superintendent. of
schools. who is directly in charge of ca
diets, is making arrangements for the
exercises which are to be held at Cen.
trail High School.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29
Osteopathic Association to Meet.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Osteopathic Association Of the District
of Columbia is to be held tonight at
the residence of Dr. Alice Shiveley, 1869
Wyoming avenue, at o'clock. Fol-
lowing the business meeting Dr. A. NJ.
Pollock will speak on Diet in Dis
ease
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29
Historical Dolls to Be Exhibited

The three historical dolls. represent
ing the costumes of the Indian Princes:
Pocahontas at different parts of her
life. are to be on exhibition at a meet
ing of the Pocahontas Memorial AS
ISOLATION Thursday afternoon at 4:3(
o'clock at Hotel Bellevue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29
MIR. BRowNLoW TO ATTEND.
Will Be Present at Meeting of Board
of Trade Park Committee.

Commissioner Brownlow, it is under
stood. plans to be present at meeting
of the committee on parks and avenues
of the Washington Board of Trade
scheduled for AS o'clock tomorrow
afternoon. Mr.. Brownlow has several
matters which he wants to call to the
attention of the committee. it is stated.
The committee on charities and cor
rections is to meet at AIS o'clock to-
morrow afternoon to receive reports
from subcommittee.
At o'clock tomorrow night the
Board of Trade Glee Club is to hold a
rehearsal al the Builders Exchange, to
be followed by steamed oyster feast.
At 1880 o'clock Thursday afternoon
the committee on public transportation
is to hold a luncheon meeting a the
University Club, and at 80 o'clock in
the afternoon the committee on public
schools is to hold a meeting in the
board rooms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29
Entertainment for Blind.

An entertainment for the blind will
be given at the Library of Congress
this evening at SIS o'clock. in pavilion
T. The program will be rendered by
Miss Katherine P Wright of Nashville,
Tenn, Uncle Remus story teller
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29
JANUARY CIRCULATION

District Of Columbia, So:
= FLEMING SEwB0LD. business mannxer Of
TEE EVENING and SUNDAY STAR, does sol.
fnpiy swear that the actHal number Of copies
~ the paper named sold and Distributed during
she month Of January. AID. 1916. WAS as fol-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29
CITY ITEMS.
Drawing Books. Schmidt, 1921 18th St
Star of the East Flour. 1915 Bbl.:

"a lbs. Old-time, SAC: Choice White Po-
tatoes. SOC: 10 lbs. Buckwheat, CSC: 4
lbs. Fancy Head Rice. Csc; Golden
Egg Macaroni or Spaghetti. CSC: lbs.
Wisconsin Peas. CSC: Stringless
Beans. TIC: Pure Pepper. 25c: Lima
Beans. TIC; Black-eyed Peas. &C: Jelly
MINIS, 15c: Walnuts. 15c: Best Hams,
1910: Small Shoulders. 11i2c 926 Pa.
ave. and all the J. T. D. Pyles Stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29

Beautiful Spring Flowers.
Choice homegrown specimens of all
seasonable varieties at GUIDES, 1914 F.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29

Visit New Orleans, Mobile, Pensacola
during Mardi Gras. Low round "trip
fares Feb. IS to Mar. s. Through sleep
ing cars Southern railway. 105 l 9Th St
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29

K0daks-Eastman Goods and Others.
Columbia Photo Sup. Co.. 1434 N. Y. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29
ADJUSTMENTS.
|Special Film Features

j~RSVSSAA AA1A1 SS4SsAA W.
! Lyric, 18th and irving SITS. NV.
! MARTIN. in israel Zsngwilrs Masterpiece.
MERELY MARY ANN. in > arts.
! photo-drama thai teens with emotion aud
! thrilling action. Also FATHE WEEkLY.
] Olympic. 1881 You 81. NV.
troDAf-.THE RATTLE CRY OF PEACE =
presenting CHARLES RICHMOND and
/ NORMA TALMADGE. SHOWS AT :. :. :.
AND Pm. NO ADVANCE IN PRICES. ;
ALI. SEATS los. Don't fail 10 see this
great Preparedness Film. Attend the ear!N
1 performance il possible.
American. r. ]. Ave. md LIST st.
fTOpAY-"H0USE OF a THOUSAND CAN i
I DIES Also~.A Perfect bay" Beautiful
Cr.ndall'. rhent-r. 9th and r. ste.
I robAf-GEoRGE REBAN. the celebrated
Character Actor. in THE rAWN OF
FATE"
Crnndnll's Apollo. GA II ST. NE
{ToDAY-ALICE BRADY and HoLEEOos :
! BLINN. in THE BALLET GIRL.
] Home Theatcr. 18th and Z SITS. NE.
tToDAf--ETTH SToNEHOUSE and RALPH
] CALNERY. in THE CRIMSON WING
I Circle. .IOs I'm. Ave. Ph. w. aa3.
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| fKlScE,s bd fHf Also t n@ S.o"N
I TOMORROW VIVIAN MARTIN. in MERE
Lf MARY ANN. acts.
/ Masonic Auditorium.
iToNIGHr-MARIE EAPRESS in LOVES
z CROSS ROAD" A mystery story thai
: holds Won spellbound 10 the end. 5-act
Equitable Production.
! Penn Gardens. PA. Ave. Mt :Ist St.
: roDAY-Triangle Fine Arts present LII
(: LIAM GISH. with ROZSIkA DOLLY and
/? WILFRED LUCAS. IN THE LILY AND
THE ROSE IN ) ACTS. Also Tranz.
Keystone Comedy. THE GREAT vACU-
+; I'M ROBBERY, with CHARLES NIUE
RAY, HARRY BOOKER and LOUISE
!: FAZENpA. Mack sennett Production. in
!; acts.
I Savoy. 18th st. and Columbia nd.
Z TODAY Daniel froIiman presents the Girl
in MICE AND MEN perturbation Of
Madeline l.ucette Ryley's exquisite TO-
nance. Miss Clark is at her best in this
production and is supported by All-Star
Famous Players Cast. including MAR
SHALL NE1LAN. Also a good Comedy.
WashinEtOn-Regent 18th and U.
4; TobAT-FRANCIS y. -;JSHMAN aud BEN-
:; ERLY BAYNE. in MAN AND HIS
SOUL Both Theaters. 100 seats. To-.
Empress, Ninth st.
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ceress.
Leader. 9th Bet. T. & SITS. NV.
TODAY SWEET, in THE
RAGAMUFFIN.' Paramount Production.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29

Floral Decorating ms Shaffer
a ctices it is an art. Store, 900 18th st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29

Spelsho use. 1915 eth ut. Main $500, Paper
hanging, window shades. picture frames
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29

Rev. Joseph Nicholas. seventy-two. a
retired minister of the A. NJ. f.
Church. died of the infirmities of age
at his home a t Mount Winans, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29

Commissioner Rrownlow opened the
meeting by assuring the board that the
District heads are thoroughly interested
in the problem of reducing infant NOR
fality and will cooperate in every way
Miss EstelIe Wheeler presented a tenta-
tive budget showing that the cost OF
the campaign will be in the neighborhood
Of $1,000. OF this amount about $500 is
to be spent on an exhibit.
1t was stated by Or. Wall that his
committee will consider plans for a baby
Sunday. a little mothers day and a
fathers day. a flag day. when a flag will
be presented to every home where there
Is a baby under one year of age: an in
spection day. when all institutions de-
voted to children's welfare work will be
visited, and other features designed to
attract attention to the campaign
DIR. Woodward was authorized to name
an executive committee and to contract
the necessary expense, for the campaign.
contributions already made amount TO
about $500, and it is thought that the en-
tire fund needed will be subscribed with
in short time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-29
CAMPAIGN TO SAVE
BABIES ADVANCED
Start on May 6 Believed Best.
subcommittee Are
Named.

The date for the opening of Wash
ingtou's baby-savins campaign has
been advanced from April ! to May
s. 1t was decided by the board of di
rectors of the movement. at a meeting
in the boardroom of the District build
ing yesterday afternoon, that the lat
ter time would be more favorable to
the success of the propaganda in many
ways especially in that it would give
more time for the preparation of OK
hibits and other preliminary work.
Health officer William c. Woodward.
chairman of the general committee.
presided. and announced the chairmen
of the subcommittee which are to
work up the details of the undertake
ing. DR. ]. s Wall consented to head
the committee on lectures and demon
etrations: George Fl. Can accepted the
embarrassing of the committee on pub
1icity: John Dolph the chairma nship of
the finance committee and Mrs. Giles
Scott Rafter. the Guardianship of the
committee on exhibits. Former Dis
trict Commissioner Cuno II. Rudolph
already had consented to act as treas
urer.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-06-21
JAPAN LIKES BIG NAVY PLAN.

Ii n rather unexpected hear that Japan much favor of greater navy any American ngo And yet that the given yAdach Knnosue brilliant Japanese writer spent half his lie the United States He puts the matter in complimentary but plausible and possibly
 Japan would build powerful navy because the indspuable naval supremacy America the Pacific would
 give the American people pose and camness of judgment which from the consciousness of Power With lis he says as with all other peoples panic and hysteria the prolific mother of Japan afraid of mighty and wellarmed The only America Japan is afraid of is weak, bung hysterical America.
 he tells know little about apan and her position in ready swallow wild tales gospel truth added pose that of adequate power would give would regard Japan calmly and disPassionae any controversy affecting the relations of the nations would the of continued peace because Japan herself will anything if don't. war against the United says the writer would be simply national hari-kari for Japan.
 Another why Japan would like step into un- questionable supremacy according Mir. knnouke It Japan build up navy, little and in comfort As every she talks of building another wahp two sounded this country According Ad expansion any provided Japan will be obliged class and would gladly build few ships will build many that there can't be competition Then Japan would attend her business and protect while looked after a fairs.
 would be of infinite value the peace of the Pacific Mr. Kinnosukc.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-06-21
NEW BROKERAGE OFFICE DOING
 BUSINESS

The brokerage office of R. Allyn Lewis was informally opened yester- day. its location being in the Head hotel. Some of the office equipment has not yet arrived but the telegraph instrument was connected and reg ular service was inaugurated. quota tions being received from the New York. Chicago and Boston stock ex- changes, and the curbs of New York and Boston on which are listed the Y2vapai copper issues, Verde Exten- sion. Green Monster, Jerome-Vcrde. Jcrome-Victor and Hull Copper. Ev- cry transaction in tnese stocks IS i'm mediatcly wired to Prescott, the Lewis office being connected with the private leased wire of E. F. Hutton & Co.,. who are members of every lead ing stock exchange in the East.
 C. A. Case is the telegraph operator in the Prescott office and C. M. Washburn is here from Phoenix tenn porarily in charge of the business.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-06-21
Z COMP PLA|NTS FOR DIVORCE
 ARE FILED
(From Tuesdays Daily.0

Two women filed divorce com plaints in the Superior court yestcr- day and in each the husband was charged with failure 10 provide. These are the first divorce papers filed in the county this month.
 Mrs. Mary A. Clay. in her com plaint. asks for a divorce from Henry Clay. alleging that during the last four years he has neglected to pro vide her with the common necessities of life. The Gays were married in Prescott in 1883.
 The second complaint was filed by Francisco z. Parades. naming Martin C. ParadeS as defendant. Mrs. Par ades also asks for divorce. charging that during the last year her husband has failed to provide for her through his idleneSs. prohigacy and dissipa- ton. The couple were married in Je- rome, September 9, 1914. Mrs. Par adcs also asks that the court grant her permission to use her maiden name, Francisco Zelaya. and award her costs of tfc suit and such further relief as may be deemed just.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-06-21
LARGE ELECTRIC
 POWER PLANT PROJECTED
 (From Sundays Daily)

Arrivals from Burro creek. Eureka district. during the week reported that preliminary operations have started for installing a large electrical power generating plant. the Oatman mining country being the objective point of this movement. The distance from the generating source to any camp in that field is about 70 miles.
 Burro creek is a live stream during the entire year. and its source of sup ply Is derived from the mountains above that extend north for over 50 miles. This movement is due to an examination made in the carly part of the present year by Colonel l.. P. Thaycr and his engineer. of Indian apolis. Ind., the latter approving ot the proposition Many mines in the Hillside field. besides those of Oat- man, will bc materially affected by this big movement. It IS also stated that in view of this project being un- der way ill a short time, very large mine deal in Eureka district IS in the initial stage, of being closed up. \ camp has been established at the site of the proposed works. and surveys arc being made
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-06-21
MIR. HUGHES ACCEPTANCE

We have never doubted of removed from the mouth of Justice Hughes he would speak with and earne that would permit question of his
 He has spoken and coming of the enforced silence of monls is is like call There indecision in easions of issues conditions He speaks straight the American heart and there his words the certain ev sincerity desired the says frankly This well known. also well by all who understood the that there would be hes taon the acceptance of the responsibility when thrust up him. And cannot fail to answer he says with the pledge of all that the of the country A" that in me characteristic That has always been of Mr. Hughes office he filled and doubt that the highest office the land will be given the fullest of his mind his heart and his strength
 How does he Amercanism the cry of those opposed those who uncertain In of his record the question absurd but in his of the nomination he and need be asked again " sand he for Americanm that knows uleror for patriot
 that single and complete Whether native nauralized of whatever have country do for tolerate any division of allegiance That leaves nothing be said. It would impossible put any palmer.
 says unAinching maintenance of all the rights of American citizens land and sea- and with the drenes he his the Mexican policy of the Wilson administration. lamenably wrong with gard both rights and duties We ineerred without consistency and while seeking dictate where utterly appreciate discharge plain duty citizens Interference without consistency and dcta
 ton where concerned directly responsible for all trouble Meco and only for troubles but for those the Mexican people themselves e condemns the Euro policy of the administration half dozen lines exposes the of its weake pointing the almost forgotten
 that the of the administration the high responsibilities of diplomatic intercourse with foreign nations subordnaed conception Of partisan requirements The country will recall the removal of experienced and competent diplomats the begin ming of the Wilson administration and the substitution of without knowledge of diplomacy while the time the office secretary filled by qualification the ofhce We presented the world umlatng spectacle of naptude Mr. Hughes Belated efforts have avaed the influence and prestige unfortunately sacrificed and brave words have been stripped of their force by ndecon He declares be duty have the first ability of always command here and abroad diplomatic clear and unesS of positions manifest ability and disposition sustain them justify place among the nations To this end he believes making prompt to secure absolutely national security"
 Mr. Hughes telegram acceptance brief but goes right the of the issues of the reveals his clearly distinctly and emphaticay. The country will from the Repubca candidate and believe the the it will delight the drecness sincerity his words.