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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-02
HEARINGS ARE RESUMED.
Further Testimony Before Utilities
Board on U. T. Valuation.

Hearings on the tentative valuation
established by the public utilities COM
mission on the property of the Onion
Transfer Company were resumed be-
fore the commission yesterday. Testi-
mony was given by T. L. Costigan of
the building inspectors office and Alex
ander Mckenzie. assistant assessor. for
the purpose of getting into the record
the basis of the commission valuation
of the real estate and improvements
owned by the company.
Mr. Costigan testified to a value of
500 placed by the Office on a build
ing owned by the company in square
257. south of the District building. The
company claims that it would cost
$37.500 to reproduce the building
c. A. Bothell. vice president of the
company. contended that there should
be added to the commissions figures
$50, 006 for overhead charges, $1,000 for
working capital. $500 for materials
and supplies. According to-She COM
missions estimate. the cost of repro
duction of the companys properties
would be s1so.4oo.2s. and the cost of
reproduction, less depreciation, $12s,-
442.05.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-02
Solemn Sanctity

Some pious men are on this
earth who think that any kind
of mirth is sacrilege or sin, and
they would tumble from their
perch if any one should enter
church and wear a cheerful grin
So gloomy is their house of
prayer you'd almost think corpse
was there awaiting for the
hearse; all festive words their
souls annoy, and they will squelc!,
the signs of joy with chapter and
with verse. Serve Him with
mirth, His praise foretell,' I've
heard the grand old anthem swell
all through my passing years; but
those who sing it sing as though
His service meant the deeps OF
woe and misery and tears. Why
make your creed a doleful thing
Why pull long faces when you
sing or grovel when you pray?
Jehovah made this world so glad.
He doesn't mean us to be sad
throughout our little stay. I do
not often seek the kirk, because
if ever smile or smirk my toll
worn features wore, a deacon'd
drag me from my pew and push
me down the aisle and through
the large cathedral door.
WALT MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-02
ALEXANDR|AAFFA|RS
Safe and Sane Celebration of
Fourth Is Planned.
TO VISIT SOLDIERS TODAY
Relatives and Friends of Militiamen
Go 70 acknowledgements
Open Tomorrow.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA. Va, July ALEX
andria is going to have safe and sane
Fourth celebration next Tuesday, as
has been the custom for several years
past. The large powder crackers. can
non. cap pistols and other such explo-
sives are prohibited. by order of the
mayor to the police.
At night, however. the use of sky
rockets and roman candles and set
pieces will be permitted.
The small boy already has started in
an early celebration with small tor
pedoes and other noise-making de-
vices.
All business here will be suspended
Tuesday. Banks, city and government
Offices will be closed all day. as will
also most of the stores. Plans have
been made by many for excursions and
picnicS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-02
LICENSED AS EVANGELIST.
Rev. A. L. Smith, D. C. Troops Chap
lain. Formally DESIGNATED.

Rev. Arthur L. Smith, who is to go
with the District troops as chaplain,
was licensed as Congregational evan
eelist at a meeting held Friday evening
at the First Congregational Church, Rev
Edwin NJ. Bliss serving as moderator.
The Scripture lesson was read by
Rev. L. E.. Purdum. pastor of Ingram
Memorial Congregational Church. The
candidate was given the charge by
Rev. DR.. Clarence A. Vincent of the
Mount Pleasant Congregational Church
and the ordination prayer made by
Rev DR.. Bliss. The benediction was
by Rev. DIR. w. E. De Riemer.
Rev Mr.. Smith was for some time
connected with the local Y. NJ. c. A, but
has lately been in charge of the or
ganization branch at Fort Myer and
was later put In charge of the associa-
tion tent of the District National
Guard camp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-02
SIGMA KAPPA DELTA FEAsTs.
Western High Represented in Pre-
paratory School Fraternity.

Delegates to the Sigma Kappa Delta
Fraternity, high school organization,
held banquet at the Hotel Lafayette
last evening. The affair was part Of a
program carried out in connection with
the eighth annual convention of the
fraternity. which opened Thursday.
Thursday night the delegates went on
a boat trip down the Potomac. while
Friday evening a ball was held at
Rauscher's.
About seventy-five persons were pres
ent at the banquet last evening. L.
Begley, the grand master. presided.
Several members delivered addresses
on the good Of the fraternity. Ten cities
were represented by the delegates. The
local chapter IL at Western High
School t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-02
MAY PLAY BASE BALL
DESPITE BLUE LAWS
Sunday Statute in Virginia Will
Leave Amateur Sports Untouched
Is Attorneys View.

While the Virginia blue laws are
changing conditions which have ex-
listed for many years, they are not
working the hardships that were fear
ed in parts of Alexandria county ad-
jacent to Washington.
In Alexandria few business places
doing unnecessary business have been
closed, but there has been no inter-
ference with the delivery of ice. milk
and the like, or with the running of
automobiles and electric trains.
Commonwealth Attorney Ball, in
summing up the situation. observed
that while the new custer law puts the
enforcement of the statutes squarely
up to the law officers. the sheriff of
Alexandria county has refused to be
stampeded into making any foolish in
depreciation of the laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-02
Two Hurt in Accidents.

Albert Scroggins, fourteen years old.
s16 L street northwest. riding a bicycle
at New York avenue and 18th street
northwest last night. was knocked
down by an automobile belonging to
Joseph Costinett. 1912 New York aye4
nue.. and injured about the body. He
was taken to Emergency Hospital ,
Mitchell Wood, colored. 18th and II
streets northeast. was knocked down
by bicycle while crossing at 18TH and
II streets northeast last night and re-
ceived an injury to his leg. Wood WAS
treated at Casualty Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-02
May Play Base Ball Today.

Garages. grocery stores and other
shops of like character must Close" he
said. and those accustomed to work
on Sunday Will fall under the ban
Lunchrooms will be open, as usual, and
cars and jitneys will operate on their
regular schedules.
Golf, tennis and amateur base ball
may be played as formerly. There will
be no interference with the sports
uness they become nuisance"
1t is charged openly that in some
sections of Virginia the law is being
enforced so strictly with view of
turning the people against it. BY this
method 1t Is hoped to induce the next
legislature to repeal 1t. and also to
make possible lax administration of
the prohibition which goes into effect
November l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-02
FORMER REYES BANDITS
ARE JOINING CARRANZA

CHIHUAHUA. Mexico July 1.-Groups
of the old Canuto Reyes faction of
bandits continue 20 arrive in Torreon
to offer their services to the de facto
government. according to an Official
report received here. Today Jose
Ysabel Robes. the former Villa leader,
has been active in aligning them with
the de facto government.
Gen F. Maycotte has replaced Ar
nulfo Gomez as Governor of Durango
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-02
THE COURTS.
District Supreme Court.

There will be no assignments for
Monday. Justice Gould will hear ap-
plications for citizenship.
CRIMINAL DIVISION Justice Gould.
United States agt. Eugene Driver,
bench warrant returned
cepi and defendant committed.
PROBATE DIVISION-Justice Gould.
Estate of William w. Nottingham !;
caveat to will filed: attorneys, J. c. w.
BeaIl and George E. Sullivan.
Estate of Calvin H. Chadsey; order
discharging rule.
Estate of Virginia S. Mario; decree
determining character of legacy; at
torneys, Gordon & Gordon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-02
Reelected Business Agent,

George Myers was reelected bust
ness agent of the Carpenters District
Council of the United Brotherhood of
Carpenters and Joiners of America
Friday evening by a large majority.
The meeting. held at the Typographical
Temple. 42525 G street northwest, was
well attended. J. O'Conneu, president
of the council. presided. The meeting
was a special one. called for the pur.
pose of electing business agent. This
constitutes Mr. Myers third term Of
office IN this capacity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-02
Philip D. Bookstaher to Speak.

At the next meeting of the Adas
Israel Biblical and Literary Society to
be held in the vestryroom of the syna-
gogue tomorrow evening at s O'clock
Philip d. Bookstaher is to deliver an
address on The Responsibility of the
jews" and John Ruppa is to speak on
current events. Minnie r. Tauber is to
contribute piano selections. Rev. Adler
Shefferman is to conduct the class In
the absence OF Rev. Benjamin L.
Graesman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-02
Bay Buoy Breaks Adrift.

A notice regarding an important aid
to navigation in fifth district waters
has been issued by the lighthouse
authorities. as follows:
Virginia - Seacoast. winter-quarter
shoal gas and whistling buoy, 6 wQS,
broke adrift June II; will be replaced
a bout July z.
This buoy, after breaking loose, drift
ed up and down the coast for several
DAYS whistling and flashing. 1t VA.
finally captured off the Jersey coast
and will be returned to the district
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-02
J. T. GRANGER Is DEAD
AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Was for Many Years Confidential
Secretary to Gen. Granville
NJ. Dodge.

J. T. Granger died yesterday fore
noon at his apartment in Florence Court
from complication of diseases. having
been in failing health for several years.
He leaves a widow. who was Miss Hoff-
man Of Jersey City. and one daughter
Mrs. Holt. the wife of Paymaster Felix
r. Holt of the navy. living at Norfolk.
Mr.. Granger was born in GAINESVILLE.
Ohio. sixty-eight years ago. but had
been a resident of Washington for the
past twenty years. living until recently
at 1888 Connecticut avenue He was for
thirty years the confidential secretary
of the late Granville NJ. Dodge, and was
with him during his many years of rail-
road construction. He had a wide cir
Gle of friends and many relatives in
Washington.
Interment will be in Passaic, N. j..
where Mr. Granger once resided. and
which is the home of three sisters
Mrs. Clara G. Guthrie, Mrs. Alfred ].
McGrath and Mrs. r. D. Benson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-02
Interest in District Bill.

The commission and others concerned
are deeply interested in an amendment
to the District appropriation BILL
whereby permission is to be given for
the connection with the District of
Columbia sewage system by the sys-
TENS of the Maryland communities. The
amendment has passed the House and
is at present in conference in the SEN
ate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-02
HEARKENS TO MOTHER
AND RE-ENL|STS IN N. c.
Alfred K. Gilman, Employe at Mu-
nicipal Building, Army Man
Since Infancy.

Few members of the District Ma
tional Guard have enlisted in the
organization in accordance with a wish
Is the case of Alfred K Gilman, an
employe in the Office of the surveyor
of the District.
When the District National Guard
was modified Gilman's mother, with
whom he makes his home at Court
lands, Va, told him she thought it was
his duty to OFFER his ssrvices to his
country. AS soon as he was able to
arrange his business affairs Mr.. Gil
man reported to the recruiting of1icer
at the camp and enlisted.
Army life is nothing new to him.
man" since infancy. He was born on
an army reservation. the son of an
army officer. For sixteen years he
lived in an army post. He had four
years experience as a high school
cadet, and already has had twelve
tional Guard. He is now serving his
fifth enlistment.
OF an Army Family.
The Gilmans are an army family.
The father of Alfred K. Gilman was
the late Capt B. H. Gilman of the
18th United States Infantry. who died
at the time of the Spanish war as the
result of diseases contracted in Cuba.
He was a West Pointer and had an
enviable army record.
Capt B. H. Gilman was the son of
Benjamin Gilman, captain of COM
pany in the 18th Illinois Infantry
during the civil war.
Mrs. Gilman, widow of Capt. B. H.
Gilman and mother of Alfred K. Gill
man, was the postmistress at Fort
Myer for number of years.
Alfred Gilman was member OF the
District National Guard up until about
listment expired. He was a sergeant
at that time. AS soon as he re-enlisted
Thursday he was made corporal of
Company B of the Sd Infantry. 1t is
believed that before long he will be
wearing his sergeant's stripes again.
Special Order Aids Enlistment.
Corp. Gilman had a hard time get
ting into the guard this time. the fed
eral physical examination being strict
err than that formerly demanded in the
guard, Gilman being under size. He is
one inch shorter than the minimum of
feet inches and he weighs three
pounds less than the minimum of 100
pounds.
The recruiting officer rejected him on
account of his size, not having au-
thority to waive the regulations In his
case. But Gilman was determined to
get back into the service again. and he
lost no time in bringing his case to the
attention of the War Department au-
thorities. A special order from the
adjutant general of the War Depart
ment and bearing the Endorsement of
the Secretary of War did the trick"
The regulations were waived and Gill
man was permitted to get back into
harness again"
Corp Gilman is thirty-two years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-02
Socialist League to Picnic.

The Young Peoples Socialist League
is to hold a picnic today at Congress
Heights. There will be games all day.
Pierce 10 to make the address.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-02
Commission ENTERS
UPON INVESTIGATION
Sanitary Body to Inquire Into Fea-
sibility of Sewage Disposal Ad-
jacent to Washington.

The Washington suburban sanitary
feasibility of collecting and disposing
Of the sewage Of those sections Of
Maryland adjacent to the District Of
Columbia. has started its work. This
commission, consisting of William T. S.
Curtis, j. William Bagley and T. How
ard Duckett met Wednesday in this
city and elected officers. Nj, Curtis was
selected chairman and Mr.. Bagley
secretary. The members of the COM
mission are to receive $500 each a year
for their work.
Plans to Map Drainage Areas.
The commission is planning to map
out all drainage area in Prince George
and Montgomery counties adjacent to
the District of Columbia. to investigate
the water supply and the present sew
age systems. 1t is proposed to connect
the systems in the adjacent counties
with the sewage system Of the Dis
trict and to dispose Of the waste mat
ter through the District sewage pump
ing station, instead of through the
Eastern branch, Rock creek and other
waters nearby.
II is pointed out by the commission
that by carrying the sewage of the
small towns and cities near the Dis
trict through the local sewage system
Rock creek can be cleaned up and
Eastern branch can be filled in. 1t
Is proposed by the commission in con-
nection with its Investigations to Issue
$4,000 bonds, of which $1,000 Will be
for each of the counties. This money
is to be used to make the investtga-
tions.
Chief Engineer Morse's Report.
In a report of Robert B. Morse, chief
engineer of the Maryland state depart
ment of health, last year, he declared
that for several years it has been evil
dent that the more important streams
entering and passing along the borders
| of the District of Columbia have been
polluted by sewage from communities
| in Maryland lying near the District
| boundary line. He said the conditions
of some of these streams are almost
! intolerable.
| 1t is proposed that the sewage sys-
| tenn will take in the territory from
| Little Falls, on the northwest side of
| the District. through Bradley Hills.
Chevy Chase. Kensington, Wheaton.
Burnt Mills. Hynesboro. Lanham, and
| on down the southeast boundary, to-
gether with the communities between
| these places and the District lines.
There are at present four drainage
| areas for this territory. the Anacostia
river, Rock creek, Little Falls brook
! and Oxon run, which discharge into
| the Potomac river,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-02

Guides Flowers for the .Fourth..
They cheer the sick and are best for
all occasions. 1914 F st.-Adyertise-
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-02
Will Visit Militiamen.

large number of parents and friends
of members of Company G, 1st Virginia
Regiment. better known as the Alexan-
dria Light Infantry, who are encamped
with the Virginia militia in Richmond.
will visit the soldier boys tomorrow at
Camp Henry Carter Stuart. Richmond
A number of persons left tonight for
Richmond in order to spend most of the
day visiting their friends encamped at
that place Many of those going carried
along delicacies to the guardsmen.
Announcement is made that the chill
,dren's Fairgrounds will be opened
Monday on the grounds of Washington
Public School. Washington and Wolfe
streets. They will be in charge of Miss
Kali. teacher of the Washington
High School Fairgrounds. assisted by
William l.. Schafer. jr., who will take
charge of the athletic ground, which
tertainment of the boys. so that they
may be kept off the streets during the
summer months.
Both children and their parents are
invited to the grounds.
The Alexandria Gun Club held a tour
nament this afternoon at the place of
G. B. Willis. Duke street extended
Prizes were won in their respective
order by the following: G. B. Willis,
Dr. S. B. Moore and j. S. Douglas IT.
Announcement is made by the local
board Of tax review that failure on the
part of taxpayers 20 submit duly veri-
fed lists OF personal property and in
come with Commissioner of Revenue c.
II. Callahan by July 10 will be cited to
appear before the board and examiner of
records for Investigation. subject to the
fines and penalties prescribed by law.
Funeral Set for Monday.
The funeral of Titus F. Ellis. who
died last night at his home at Mount
at II o'clock Monday from WheatIeys
chapel Services will be conducted by
Rev. DR.. John Lee Allison. pastor of the
Second Presbyterian Church, and burial
will be made in Ivy Hill cemetery. The
funeral will be attended by members of
the Masonic fraternity, Elks and Odd
Fellows. and representatives of other or
ganiza tons of which he member.
The July term of the United States
court for the eastern district of Virginia.
Judge Edmund Waddill presiding; Is
scheduled to convene at II o'clock Mon
dav. Eight criminal cases are on the
docket.
Arrangements are being made for an
excursion to Colonial Beach Wednesday,
July L. under the auspices of the Wom-
ems Catholic Benevolent Legion.
A meeting of the Alexandria Chapte o.
the American National Red Cross is
scheduled to be held at 10 O'Clock Wed
nesday morning in the rooms of the
chamber Of commerce.
There will be a called meeting of the
18th Virginia Regiment Chapter, United
Daughters of the Confederacy. at 10
o'clock Monday at the residence of Mrs.
l.. w. Reid. sos Duke street.
r. E. Lee Camp, Confederate Veter-
ans. will hold its monthly meeting
Monday night at Lee Camp Hall
The first meeting of the creditors Of
the Virginia Highland Association. In
corporated, in bankruptcy, will be held
Wednesday at 10 o'clock at the office of
Walter U. Varney, referee in bank
ruptcy.
Alexandria will tomorrow experience
its third Sunday under the Sunday clos
ing laws. which are a resurrection of
the old blue laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-02
NAVY PLANS GRATIFYING
TO SECRETARY DANIELS
Expresses Satisfaction With In
creased Building Program of
Senate Committee.

Secretary Daniels OF the Navy Depart.
ment yesterday issued a statement ex-
pressing qualification over the increased
naval building program recommended
by the Senate naval affairs committee.
1T marks a totally new policy" Sec.
rotary Daniels said. .'in The enlarge
ment and increase Of the navy" The
statement is. in part. as follows:
THE naval bill marks a radically new
policy in the enlargement and increase
Of the navy.
The Senate bill provides for the con-
struction of ten nrst-class battleships,
six battle cruisers. ten scout cruisers.
fifty torpedo boat destroyers. nine feet
submarines. flfty-eight coast subma-
rines. three fuel ships. one repair ship.
one transport, one hospital ship, two
destroyer tenders, one fleet submarine
tender, two ammunition ships and two
gunboats. to be let to contract within
three years. The total cost of these
new ships is to be about $549.S16, 900,
of which about $252,s50,000 will be
needed for the authorization of ships
to be begun during the present year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-02

The Mountains of North Carolina.
Asheville and other resorts in Land of
the Sky" are delightful and beneficial
for spending your vacation. Excursion
fares. Through sleeping cars. Southern
railway
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-02
DIR. Swartwout's Address.

DR.. Swartwout said in part:
at is my duty and privilege. on be-
half of the Washington Homeopathic
Medical Society. to say to you how
very welcome you are in your own
Capital city. and how very glad we are
to assume the role of hosts. We hope
that the short stop made in Washing
ton will produce pleasant visions in the
coming days.
I'VE are standing today upon sacred
soil, soil that has been dedicated. by
bearing upon it's bosom a monument
to the memory of a great and noble
man, erected by loving and loyal fol-
lowers In honor of and for the perpetual
ton of the memory of their great lead
er. Samuel Hahnemann, and the great
scientific facts for which he stood and
suffered all but martyrdom.
1T is well for US to pause mo-
ment at this monument not only to
strew flowers in memory of Hahne-
mann, but to attain fuller realization
Of our great individual debt to him
whom we can never adequately repay"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-02
$11o,97e, 100 for This Year.

1.-THE actual appropriation to begin
construction this year in the naval bill
is s11o,s7s.1s0
The total sum authorized in the
Senate bill. to be appropriated in three
years, is $500, o1s, S7o55, and the total
appropriation in the pending bill is
s315.S2s.S43.55.
For needed dry docks for larger
ships. machinery and equipment. as
well as in legislation for the improve
ment of the navy. the Senate commit
tee has made the most constructive
provision. After the naval bill be-
comes a law / will prepare a careful
analysis and comparison showing the
demonstrated belief of this Congress
in a strong and well proportioned
navy. 1t can never be obtained except
through a well digested continuing
program such as the President urged
in his December message to Congress-,
and such as the Senate bill contains"