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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12
MUSICAL is PLEASING.
Large Audience Attends Ladies'
Night" of Holy Name Society

a large and enthusiastic audience at
tended the ladies night musical held
in the assembly hall of Holy Trinity
Church. Georgetown, last night, under
the auspices of the Holy Name So
cicty.
John Hadley Doyle delivered the ad :
dress of welcome. and Rev. John C..
Gea1e. pastor Of Trinity Church, made
a brief speech.
Encores followed every number on
the program, which was as follows.
Male quartet. Jerusalem Morning"
Messrs. Bronson Howard. 8. Theodore
Howard. W. f. Hopins and Ambrose
A. Durkin; violin solo. Souvenir"
Miss Helen Gerrer; solo, Come Where
solo. Song to the Evening Star" from
'"Tannhauser." Ambrose A. Durkin, and
solo, Three for Jack" by S S. Ed
monston. jr, accompanied by Mrs. Ed
monston.
The second part included a tabloid
musical comedy, The Fortune Teller"
by Misses Josephine Montague
and Gertrude Misel, and Messrs Bron-
son Howard and S. Theodore Howard:
The Gypsy Trail" John Paul Jones
solo. "Give Man Horse He Can
Ride" S. Theodore Howard: solo, zone
Fine Day" from Madame Butterfly"
Agnes c. Whalen; violin solos. "'Llebs-
freud" and "Schoen Rosmarin." Miss
Gerrer. and male quartet, The Ro-
sary.' Messrs. Howard. Hopkins. How
ard and Durkin.
The entertainment ended with the
entire audience singing My Country.
'Tis Of Thee" after which refresh
ments were served.
George White Wells was the accom-
PIANIST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12
GIVES SIX PAY
AT ONCE ON HOUSE ROLL

Six of the republicans elected to
the House in the congressional cleo
tions on November = go on Uncle
Sans pay roll at once. They are al
ready drawing pay at the rate of 1925
a month. including pay for election
day.
These are the members elected to
fill existing vacancies in the House.
They are to take the oath of Office
and their seats in the House when
Congress rea assemblies December 6
They are:
Thirteenth Michigan district. Ciar-
ence j. Mcleod. the baby member,
who succeeds Charles A. Nichols. who
died April %, 1920.
Tenth New York district. Lester D.
Nolk, who succeeds Reuben J.. Has
kell who resigned Dccembes. 81 1919
Fourteenth New York district. Ma
than u. I'erlman. " no succeeds Flor
allo ii. La Guardia who resigned be
cember 80. 1919, to become chairna n
of the board of aldermen. New York
city.
Twenty-sixth New York district.
Hamilton Fish. jr.. who succeeds E,l-
mund H. Plat. who resigned June !.
1920. to become a member of the Fed
eral Reserve Board.
Eighth Oklahoma district, Charles
Swindeil. who succeeds Dick 7. Nor
gan. who died July 4, 1920.
Third Pennsylvania district Harry
Z. Ransley, who succeeds j. Hampton
Moore. who resigned January 4. 1920
TO become mayor of Philadelphia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12
MIND SURVEY URGED.
Dr. Murphy Advocates Better Care
of School Children.

An exhaustive survey of the physi-
cal and mental conditions OF puh';c
school children was advocated by DIR.
Joseph \. Murphy. supervising med;-
cal inspector OF the schools. ~ al an
dress last night before the Arts Club.
2017 j street. His subject was. The
Health of Washington school Chill
dren."
Better mental care of school chill
dren." he said. will lead to IN in
creased mental efficiency. Care of the
teeth probably is the most neglected
feature of medical attention. Bet
ter dental care is the only cure.
There should be larger and better
paid medical force in the schools
DR.. William J. French spoke on
Child Welfare Work in the Dis
trict. Other speakers were Dr..
George Woodruff Johnston and Ms j.
W. Clark of the United States public
health service.
The hosts of the evening were Dr..
and Mrs. Johnston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12
HUNTED AS ASSAILANT.
Britton Brown. 80, Accused q
Hurting Farmer in Well.

HfATTSNiI-IE. Md. November r..
a warrant charging Britton Brown
with assault with intent to Kill Ben
jamin Franklin Mathiot. sixty-fiyc
years old. who was hurled into an
abandoned well on his farm near
Sunnysidc. this county, eight DAYS
ago. was sworn out yesterday by Con-
stable Thomas Garrison.
Brown. who is said to b about
twcnty-thr"c years old. is son of :,
neighbor of the Mathiot'.; and for
merly worked on their farm. Armed
with the warrant. ConG;abic Garrison
went in search Of the accused, but
failed TO locate him.
Mathiot. still suffering from cut
and bruises he sustained when thrown
into the we'll is able to be about his
farm. He told Constable Garrison
that his pistol was taken from his
house some time ago. but he has a
shotgun ready for use in event of the
return of his alleged assailant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12
HONOR NAVY OFFICERS
FOR SERVICES IN WAR
Secretary Gives Medals to 1873
President Makes Award-One
Gets Congressional Medal.

The Secretary of the Navy. at the
close of business yesterday after
noon personally presented the medals
awarded 1873 naval officers stationed
at the Navy Department, in recognition
OF their meritorious services during
the world war
The list included the eleven officers
forming the Secretary's advisory
,'uncil. each of whom received dis
tinguished service medal.
Seven officers at the Washington
navy yard yesterday afternoon re-
ceived decorations awarded them by
the President for distinguished serv-
ices in the world war. The presenta- :
tons were made by Capt. J. n. Day
ton. commandant of the yard, with
military ceremonies, in the presence
OF all the officers stationed at the
yard. and the members of their fami-
lies, two companies of marines. and
the Navy Yard Band.
Lieut.. Commander +. V. NJ ISaacs
received the congressional medal OF
honor for his heroic services in sub
marine warfare and his sensational
escape from captivity. Distinguished
service medals were awarded Capt. !.
J. Raby. Capt. ". NJ. Hunt. Commander
IL. n. McNair and Commander l.. G.
Gudger. naval cross was award ed
Lieut.. Commander G. W. Wolf Capt
Dayton himself was awarded Il naval
cross.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12
DR.. MARIAN PLYES DEAD.
Woman Was Teacher in D. C.. and
New York Schools.

DR.. Marian Pyles died Sunday at
her home. $50 Lexington place north
east. She came to shington with
her parents. the late Thomas and
Elizabeth Pyles. from, Reds Corner.
Nd. when she vas three years of
age. She was identified with the pub
lie schools as soon as she was old
enough and passed through all the
grades and the normal course. Sh"
taught in Washington fo~ several
years.
For time She was in thr internal
revenue bureau of III" Treasury De
partrcnt. After that sh. took NJ,
stcro: raphr. Her health NOT being
good for time. She went TO MaSsa
chusctts. where she TAUGHT for few
terms.
She WAS called TO b. assistant ="
the principal Of tn" Brooklyn High
school for Girls. where her stenoc-
raphy and medical knowledge were
called into play. For a number Of
wears she lectured on physiology in
the school. Will connected with
that school she took a course in Co
Iurnba University. obtaining q degree.
She spent many of her vacations in
Furope. the last trip being lust be-
fore III" lar. whom -" revisited tn"
cathedral towns. Int"rlnsnt was in
Congressional cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12
CLEAN UP FOR GARDENS.
December 1 Fixed As Time For
Potomac Park Work.

December l has been designated as
cleanup day" in the East Potomac
Park and Anacostia gardens b. Will
liam c. Hall. agricultural agent for
the District. On that da;e gardeners
will be expected to clean the pots ana
have them ready for carly prepare
ton should they again be ava liable
for garden purposes.
Tie two projects confirmed 600 gar
dens. grown by 1880 active workers
from the various homes of the city.
Food for 1000 persons was raised and
surplus vegetables to fill $1,000 cans
- Converting $4,000 hours of spare
time into $4,000 worth of fresh vege-
tables. besides the recreational benefit
derived from the outdoor exercise. are
important features in this splendid
community garden experience" de-
clared Mr.. Hall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12
KNOWS OF MURDERS
IN HAITI BY MARINES
President of Republic Intimates
U. S. Forces Were Accused by
Public Clamor" Only.

PORT Az PRINCE. Haiti. Novem-
her IL (by the Associated Press) -
Sudre Dartiguenave. President of the
Republic of Haiti. testifyins ycster-
day before the naval board of in
quiry. declared he had no official
knowledge of the charge of inds-
eliminate killing of natives by United
States marines. Speaking through all
Interpreter. the president said he was
without means vi Dio.iG:u the en-
istence of cases of homicide or vio-
lence that may have been committed
by the marines. adding: They had
been accused by public clamor."
M Dartiguenave was the only wit
ness testifying. and after he had left
the chair Judge Advocate Dyer an
nounced he had no further witnesses
or evidence. The court then add
journed to rcassemble upon call by
Admiral Henry T. Mayo, president OF
the board of inquiry. and it is no,
prOba Bile another session will be held
before next week.
The Haitian president. with demo
cratic simplicity. walked from the
palace 10 the courtroom. climbing;
the two flights OF stairs. He expressed
his pleasure in informing the United
States government what he knew.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12
POLICE HONOR WOMAN.
Nominate Her For One Position in
Local Association.

Election of officers of the Police
mems Association for the ensuing
year will be held the second Tuesday
In December. Nominations for the
several Offices have been made as
follows: President. {. l.. Dalrympl-
and Thomas Hanley; first vice presi-
dent l.. +. Grager and J. +. Petersen.
second vice president, Sarah TiIghman
and George Scriven; secretary. George
w Sellers and J. r. Hendricks; finan-
cial secretary. J. l.. wilson and J. T..
Morgan: treasurer, w. {. Adcock and
i. ID. McQuade. and trustee. W. II.
Gilbert and II. II. Hartman.
The nominations We're announced u
meeting of the general board of
the association. composed of delegates
from the several precincts. al meeting
held last night in Pythian Temple. Sew
eral important changes in the bylaws
were recommended BY the board. and
twenty-eight new members were ad-
mi;ted. Miss Tilghman, nominated for
second vice president, il member Of
the woman's bureau. and is the frs
woman TO receive a nomination for
Office in the association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12
ARMISTICE DAY GRAFTON.
Rev. S. P. Drew Delivers Address
Extolling U. S. Republic.

Rev DR. Simon u. w. Drew delivered
the keynote address a the Coiored cole
bration of Armiatice day yesterday, at
the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church. DR..
Drew. who is president of the White
Cross Free Labor Bureau. and also OF
the National Baptist Ministers Alliance.
declared. in part. i'm tho address:
1.-The recent election Of this country
in selecting Senator Warren G. Harding
and Gov. Calvin Coolidge the leading
executives of the nation means that tho
citizens of America. may rightfully cele-
brate with joy. on account of the selec-
ton of such men. They are large
enough to grapple with the international
problems and will soon take hold of
the reins of the government. Colored
soldiers who fought, bled and died on
the battlefield. can truly say. God
Bless This RepubIic''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12
SUsPENDS RATE SCHEDULES

The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion today suspended from November
IL to December, certain schedules con-
tanned in tariffs of the Atlantic Goa ST
Line and Southern railroads. The sus-
pended schedules provide for cancella
ton of joint class and commodity rates
from various southeastern points to
stations located on the line of the Gulf.
Mobile and Northern railroad. and for
the canceIla ton of joint rates now ap-
plica bic via the latter road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12
COAL SITUATION BETTER.
Large Shipments Reported to Have
Been Received Here.

The anthracite coal situation in
the District of Columbia appears to
have essed considerably within the
past eight days on account of rcla-
lively large shipments of anthracite
here. according to Johnston r. Tim
norman. secretary of the Coal Mer-
chants Association of the District.
approximately $500 tons of anthra
cite had arrived in the District this
week up to noon today. with further
large deliveries promised before to-
morrow, Mr.. Zimmerman said.
r. c. Graha N, chairman o. the Dis
trict coal committee. said the situa-
ton appears to be better. and vii
probably be considerably improved
within month as result of the in
Vestig2tion being conducted by tn.
Interstate Commerce Comm ;ssion in 10
the cause of the shortage here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12
STREET NAME STANDS,
Decline to Dedicate
Thoroughfare to Dead Soldiers.

The Commissioners today rejected a
request Of the United Rescue Bible
Reading Society to change the name
of Sd street southwes1'o 4th avenue
in honor of four colored soldiers of
Washington who distinguished them
selves on the western front in the
world war
The four eX-service men to whose
honor the society desired the street
dedicated are: Thomas Frederick.
John f. Parks. Charles NJ. Murphy and
William Dickson. All four were mem
Ders OF the LIST Separate Battalion of
the District National Guard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12
TESTIFIES BERNSTORFF
ENDORSED $780, 900 NOTE
Frederick A. Borgomeister on Stand
at Trial of Former Publisher
Of N. Y. Evening Mail.

NEW YORK. November 12.-fred-
erick A Borgomeister. financial super
visor in the New York fiscal office of
me German government from 1911 to
1915. took the stand today at the trial
OF pr Edward A. Rumely former
publisher of the New York Evening
Mail. who is charged with havins
w1hheld alleged German ownership
or that newspaper from the alien
property custodian.
Mr.. Borgomeister said Count Bern
torn. former German ambassador to
me united States. Endorsed a note for
$3Uo.ooO. which was paid to DR. Helm
rlch r. Albert. German fiscal agent
who authorized purchas Sc of the steamer
"Ilheimina with the money
yesterday government attorneys
ihtroduced documentary evidence
lending to show that Eorwin r. Lind
heir and S. Walter Kaufman. on
irial with DR.. Rumely. had declared
the Wilhelmina was American owned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12

An international mass meeting in
connection with the tercentenary of
the landing of the Pilgrims is to be
held Wednesday night in the Central
High School Auditorium. at which
Robert Lansing. former Secretary or
State. will preside.
Canon f. \. Burroughs. fellow and
tutor of Hartford College. oxford.
Canon of Peterborough. chaplain to
the King of England. and examining
chaplain to the bishops of Liverpool
and Exeter. who will be fraternal
representative from Eng will de-
liver an address. Canon Burroughs
came into prominence during the war
for his work among the soldiers. and
his writings on religion and morals.
intended for soldiers. He is said To
be one OF the most gifted Of ths
younger men in the Church of Eng
land.
Bishop William +. Mcdowell. resi-
dent bishop of Washington Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. will be
the speaker representing the Amer
lean Mayflower Council.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12
GIVES NEAR EAST BENEFIT.

Blanche Pauline Southworth. seven
years old, of 1851 . street, one Of the
youngest entertainers of the city.
gave performance alone last even
ing-for the benefit of the Near East
Relief and sold forty tickets for thai
charity. Other features OF the pro.
gram were a dance by Betty Wiley
Shipley. a recitation by Betty Sando
and motion pictures given By John
Briukerhoff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12
SLAYER IS CONVICTED.

LYNDON Kan. November 12-Rufe
King. on trial here charged HiiH the
murder of John Woody. who disap-
peared while in Kings employ at
Maple Hill. Kan. in 1909. was con-
victed by the jury yesterday of muir
der in the first degree. King was ar
rested following the unearthing IT
three skeletons in baruYard Of
property formerly owned by him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12
NEEDS DINNER FUNDS.
Gospel Mission to Provide for Poor
on Thanksgiving.

Harry Collier. the Pentecostal even
gelist. will speak a the Gospel Mis-
sion. 214-2lS John Marshall place. Sun
day night at o'clock. Miss Metz
will sing.
The Gospel Mission is appealing for
funds for the distribution Of Thanks
giving dinners to the needy poor of
the city.
Supt. Kline will conduct an upper
room fellowship meeting tonight at
o'clock.
All Chinese of the city have been in
vited to join the big Chinese Bible
school at 1928 c street. which meets
every Sunday evening, s to S o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12
LOUISIANA COMMERCE FIGHT

NEW ORLEANS. November 12.-For
the purpose of discussing methods and
plans for fighting the commercial bat
ties of New Orleans and Louisiana on
important matters now pending be-
fore the Shipping Board. the Inter-
state Commerce Commission. the Sec
rotary of War and the railroads of the
country, a meeting Of influential men
Of the state will be held in this city
next Monday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12
NAVAL ARCHITECTS MEET.

NEW YORK November I2-The
twenty-eighth general meeting Of the
Society Of Naval Architects and
Marine Engineers opened here yester-
day with Homer Ferguson of Newport
News. Va vice president. presiding
in the a bsence of Rear Admiral Wash
ington l.. Capps, now on the Paritir
coast on official naval business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12

and was to convey an American cargo
to German civilians.
The prosecution indicated i was al
tempting to reveal financial mot hods
employed by Germany before Amer
ica's entry into the war and during
the conflict. Most of the morning
was consumed by further introduction
of documentary evidence showing pur--
chases of foodstuffs by Germans.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21
GERMAN PRINCE
LAID TO REST
Members Of Kaiser Regime
Mourn for Joachim
BY CARL ID. GROAr

FOTSDAM. Germany. July 20
CsIGHT. Of members OF
the old German imperial regime
were present at funeral services
for Prince Joachim held at little
Evangelical church hero today.
Among those who stood with
Elspwed heads a. three preachers
recited rites. were Generals Won
HindenburK. Ludcndorff. Mchrtach
and OldcnburE. Prince and Prin-
cess Eitei Friedrich. Princes August
Wilhelm and AIbrccht OF Reuss and
Albert OF schleswis represented
German royalty at the ceremony.
Scores OF Prussian officers. be-
decked In iron crosses and other
Hohenzoilern military insignia. were
present Princess Marie OF Anhalt.
the dead princes divorced wife.
was not at the services. The cerc-
mony lasted more than an hour.
When II was completed the cas-
ket remained in the church. under
heavy guard. II viii later be
placed In the mausoieum OF Fred
crick the Great, near by.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21
Money Plea
of Social Workers

Social workers cannot be true to
their trusteeship unless they have
tho proper financial equipment.
members OF tho Seattle Social Wei
fare league were told by Rabbi ste.
phen s. Wise, pastor OF tho Free
synagogue. New York. at their rcgu.
lar monthly meeting in the Central
building. Tuesday afternoon. The
statement was made in an appeal for
the full 100000 budget for the cur.
rent years subscription. "
IL Is hoped that the amount will
be secured by letter and unsolicited
contributions, without the necessity
OF a drive.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21
Too Poor to Wed
in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE,. Wis. July al
The high cost OF living IL ofgercdsas
an explanation Of the increase In
the number OF breach OF promise
and alienation Of affection suits filed
in Milwaukee during the past year.
The number OF such cases filed
in the past IL months exceeds that
Of the previous three years. accord
ing TO the records of the civil and
circuit courts.
Since the first Of the year %
breach OF promise suits have been
filed. and IS actions for alienation
OF affection have been brought Too
poor 20 wed is the excuse.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21
Germans Trying to
Grab Russian Trade

BERLIN. July s.-tBy Matll-Tho
some German officials concerned
with Russian affairs look skeptically
for the moment upon trade possibili-
ties with Russia. certain economic
authorities. including Food Minister
Schmidt. see In Russia n future gold
en- business opportunity for Ger
many.
And. while ono group OF officials
SCOTS at the Russian claims as to
ability TO deliver goods 10 the rest
of the world. another group Is care
fully planning for the later conquest
OF the East
Germany feels that she IN In n
strategic position 10 get generous
share OF the Russian trade. and is
inclined 10 think that in the long
run she can outstrip England. Amer
lea and France In this field
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21
WEST COAST.
States ARE
GAS GOATS
See Little Hope Of Relief,
Says Standard Oil PreSi-
dent in Telegram

Little hope for hettermcnt Of the
gasoline shortage In Western Wash.
ington and oregon Is given In a
telegram from h. II. klngsbury.
president OF tho Standard on Co.
in California
In reply TO n message from Her.
bert Cuthbert executive secretary
OF the Northwest Tourist associa.
ton. In which an appeal is made for
an immediate supply OF gasoline
for resort and hotel keepers In
order that tourist travel may not
he discouraged during the short
season. Kingsbury says;
I'VE have been able 20 make
purchases In Eastern nclds which
will make II possible 10 give East.
ern Washington and Oregon full
supplies II the Eastern refiners
from whom we purchase fulfn
their promises. and IL there Is. no
Interruption in transportation. A
similar effort 10 obtain additional
supply for Western Washington
and Western Oregon has not sue.
ceeded. there being no available
gasoline"
The telegram further states that
II Is the policy OF the company to
give agriculture preference, and to
distribute what is left to all points
Impair tally.
Secretary Cuthbcrt says that
tourists report that the shortage
IL practically unknown east OF
Washington and Oregon. and that
these states seem TO he suffering
alone with California
The Standard tanker Fl Segundo
Is due in Seattle tonight with the
regular quota Of gasoline for this
district. She win not he able to
discharge her cargo before Thurs
day morning. officials Of the com.
pany said
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21
THEY'RE BUYING
TACKLE WISELY

Al Bycrs. manager Of the sporting
goods department OF tho Colquhoun
Hardware company. says women are
buying great deal OF equipment,
and they know what they want
~ man often has no idea OF the
kind of stuff he wants" he says. but
a woman. II she Is n real fisher.
woman. knows and insists on Just
what she wants"
a. J. Beach. King county game
warden, says moro women are fish
ing than ever before.
They are catching moro fish. too.
because they are making a study Of
Il" says Beach. Women make bet.
ter fishers than men. IL they try.
because they naturally have more
patience"
Other Seattle women who are ~!
entific bass fisherwomen, and who
cast well. according TO Ryers. are.
Mrs. Lee scivinsid. Mrs. w. NJ. Ed.
holm. who booked a seven pound
bass. but did not land him herself.
Miss Blanch " Roth. Carolina apart.
mcnts. sister OF Mrs. Ross: Mrs. u.
c. Bryant 7ss Mercer. whose biggest
bass was was four and onc-half
pounds. and whose biggest catch was
10 bass. Mrs. l.. L. Lane. Mrs. Zoe
Gordon and Mira J. w. Geltx, 4oi
kilbourne.
All these women arc consistent
fishers and use artificial lures en-.
tirely.
Live bait Is not at all sportsman
like" they say.
Some OF tho places where they 70
port good bass fishing are: Patter.
son lake. Cranberry and Long lakes.
Green River and Lake Summit.