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Evening star., 1924-07-11
LA toilette CLUB ASKS
FRIENDS TO Meeting
Active Campaign for Progressive
Candidate to Be Launched in
District Tonight.

Progressives in the District are in
vited to attend meeting of the local
La Toilette for President Cllb at 8
o'clock tonight at Typographical
Temple, 413 G street. Plans for an
active campaign, opening of head
quarters and the holding of a series
of mass meetings to boost La Fol-
lette's candidacy will be considered
at the meeting.
Officers of the local club believe
that the nomination of John w. Davis
on the Democratic ticket enhances
the presidential chances Of Senator
La Toilette.
AT tonight's meeting delegates who
attended the Cleveland convention of
the Conference for Progressive Po-
ltical Action, held on July 4 and S,
Will submit report. Western Starr,
president of the club, and Joseph l.
Topper, treasurer, represented the
Farmer-Labor party of the District;
Isabelle Kendig, vice president of the
organization, represented the wom-
ans committee for political action,
and Marx Lewis, secretary, repre-
sented the Socialist party. as well as
at the convention OF the Socialist
party, which took place on July 6 to g..
Evening star., 1924-07-11
EMPLOYEES PLAN OUTING.
Government Workers and Hecht
Association Going to Beach.

The City Employees Association,
composed of District government
workers, will hold its annual excur-
sion tomorrow to Chesapeake Beach,
with an estimated attendance of more
than 1000. District officials are ex-
pected to go as special guests. Most
Of the employees will go to the resort
on early afternoon trains, as the Dis
trict building closes half day on Sat-
urdays.
The excursion committee is COM
posed of George T. Bowman, chair
man; F. ]. Bresnahan, Sam Garrett,
l. l.. Costello, Edward Dillon, ]. J.
.O'Brien. Charles T. Lynch, j. T. Davis,
A. w. Reynolds, James Bateman and
The Employees Association of the
Hecht Company also will hold an
outing at the Beach tomorrow. Sou
venirs will be given to excursionists
at the District line just prior to the
departure of the 10 o'clock train.
Most of the employees will take this
train so as to give them ample time
for bathing, fishing and dancing, as
well as the special features of the
program. Samuel G.. Crown is in
general charge of the arrangements.
Capitol Division, No. 37S. order of
Railway Conductors, is holding its
annual excursion at the Beach today.
Members of this brotherhood from
Baltimore are attending as special
guests. L. H. Thirles of Bowie, Md,
is chairman of the excursion COM
mittee. More than 1900 are in at
tendance.
Evening star., 1924-07-11
THREE MORE ARE BITTEN
AS WAR ON DOGS GOES ON
Poundmaster Continues Efforts to
Rid Streets of Untagged and
Stray Animals.

Three additional instances of per-
sons being bitten by dogs were
recorded by the police yesterday
making a total of 243 since January
and twenty-eight since July l.
Poundmaster Smiths force is on the
streets every day, picking up un-
tagged and stray animals, and num-
ber of persons have surrendered their
dogs the past few days.
1t is the intention of Health officer
Fowler to have the poundmaster rid
the streets of unmuZZled dogs and
to stop attacks upon pedestrians. He
may decide to increase the pound
masters force should the attacks
continue.
Maj. Sullivan, chief OF police, today
instructed members OF the force to
strictly enforce the regulations re-
lating to dogs. 1t is his desire that
owners of unmuzzled dogs found on
Court judges may be asked to impose
the maximum penalty should convic
tions result from trials of alleged
offenders.
Lawrence Beckert, twenty three, a
postman, delivering mail at the resi-
dence of George w. Reed, 1892 Doug
lass street northeast, was bitten by
dog owned there.
Additional reports made by the po-
lice yesterday told of two persons
having been bitten Wednesday. Fred
erick Feusahrens, thirteen, BIT 8th
street northeast, and George A. Plum
mer, colored. twentyfour, 1s Cess
ford court southeast, were bitten.
A dog owned by William c. Neff
afternoon displayed signs of suffer
ing from rabies and was shot The
body was turned over to the health
department for examination.
Evening star., 1924-07-11
WIFE SWOONS IN COURT.
Mrs. John P. Gordon Faints as Hus
band Gets Jail Sentence.

When Judge Gus A. Schultz in the
D1ctrict of Columbia branch of Po-
lice Court pronounced sentence on
John Z. Gordon late yesterday after
noon to serve seventy-five days in
Jail without the alternative of paying
fine his wife, who was in court t
the time, uttered a loud and piercing
scream and fell in a swoon on the
moor of the courtroom. The Incl
dent for the time put an end to the
proceedings of the court BaiIiffs
rushed to the aid of the woman. She
was removed to one of the witnesses
rooms, where restoratives were ad-
miqistered.
Gordon had pleaded guilty of max
ing sale of quart of whisk y
March IL to a policeman in a well
known downtown hotel and again
on March 13 to having sold the same
officer twelve pints of gin, in viola
tion of the national prohibition law.
Marked money was found on Gordon
when arrested. officers told the court.
On the first charge Gordon was given
thirty days and on the second charge
fortyfive days in jail. Assistant
District Attorney David A. Hart pre-
sented the case for the government
E. Russell Kelly represented the de-
fendant.
Evening star., 1924-07-11
HARVESTERS KEPT BUSY.
Bureau Enrolls 10000 Outside
Helpers for Two States.

Wheat harvesters in the west. hav-
ing completed harvesting of the
wheat crop in Oklahoma and Texas,
are moving north and west to Kan
sas and Nebraska, where the harvest
is beginning to get under way, the
Labor Department announced today
Sufficient labor was obtained in Okla
homa and Texas to harvest the crops,
while reports showed that demands
from the wheatfields of Kansas were
heavier this year than in any recent
year.
The gigantic task of the farm la
bor bureau may be appreciated when
it is announced the bureau had to
recruit almost Immediately 10000
men outside of Texas. Oklahoma and
Kansas to harvest the wheat crop in
those states. Fourteen million acres
OF wheat were represented in the
three states named. Transportation
of men to the harvest fields, the bu-
reau said. was helped by the reduced
railroad rates. which assisted ma
terially in saving the wheat crop in
the extreme northwestern counties of
Oklahoma. South Dakota will be the
next field of operation where thou
sands of harvest laborers will be
needed.
Evening star., 1924-07-11
JOHN D. De FREES DIES;
NOTED AS TRAVELLER
Son of First Public Printer Was
Ill Long Time-Rites This
Afternoon.

John D. De Frees, jr.. seventy years
old, son of the late John d. De Frees,
who was officially known as the first
public printer, died at the residence
of his sister. Mrs. James A. Sample,
3l34 T street. yesterday following a
lingering illness.
Funeral services were conducted at
Gawlers undertaking establishment,
1880 Pennsylvania avenue, this after
noon at 2 o'clock. Rev. u. G. B.
Pierce, pastor of All Souls Unitarian
Church. officiated. Interment was in
Rock Creek Cemetery.
Mr.. De Frees had been a traveller
or note and was known as an ard ent
hunter. His father was owner of the
Indianapolis Journal, but sold out
his interest to accept the position of
public printer at the behest OF President
Lincoln.
Besides his sister, Mr.. De Frees is
survived by brother, Maj. Thomas
Morris De Frees. U. s. A, retired, of
Baltimore.
Evening star., 1924-07-11
PROFESSOR WARNS
OF QUAKE DANGER
Returning From Japan, Priest
Says Manila May Meet Yoko-
hama's Fate ANY Day.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MANILA, July 11.-That Manila
may at almost any time be visited
by an earthquake such as destroyed
Yokohama last September is the
warning given ty Father Rogue
Ruano, professor of physics and en-
sineering in the University of Santo
Tomas, who has just returned from a
visit Of several months in Japan
where he studied the effect of earth
quakes in that country.
The Philippines lie in the same
seismic zone as does the earthquake
region of Japan, and conditions in
Manila are analogous in many re-
spects to those found in Yokohama y
said Father Ruano. 1.-The same sub
soil that is found in Yokohama is found
here and building construction is prac-
tically IDENTICAL
Ihe professor recommends that a
committee of biologists and scientists
be appointed to study the earthquake
regions Of the Philippines and max Q
a report in order to impress upon
the people the necessity of prepar-
ing, as far as possible, for severe
quake at any time.
Evening star., 1924-07-11
Deaths.

sCHULTZ. Wednesday. July o. 1924. at his
--'sidence. 1922 22nd ST. ne. GEORGE V.
beloved husband of Elsie May Schultz and
schultz Funeral from the home, satHF
Gay July u, al pm. Interment at Fort
Lincoln cemetery.
SWINDELLS. July 10, 1924. at Harrisburg,
Pa, Mrs. A. {. SWINDELIS, widow IF
james I. Swindells. Internent (priyate)
at Arlington. liz,
TAYLOR. Sunday. July 6. 1924. at the resi-
aehce OF her son, Cleveland. Ohio MAGGIE
TAYLOR, beloved sister Of Ella B Walker
Eliza j. Harris and Washington Payne.
WALKER. Thursday. July 10. 1924, at 1890
am: at the residence Of her sister Mrs
W II: Muir. 3GS 9TH st. s.e Mrs EDITH
VIRGINIA WALKER. beloved wife of
Lewis 9. Walker. Funeral Saturday. July
i, 1924, at 2:30 pm. from the residence
OF her sister. lnterment at Alexandria, Va.
WEST: Thursday. July 10, 1924, MOSES
EST. tn" beloved brother of Henrietta
Young OF Is Sheriff rd. ne. He leaves to
mourn their loss two sisters and a host
of other relatives and friends Funeral
Mondoy July u. at l:30 pm, from Pope
'Iarke's chapel, I4lG Florida ave. ne IL
WOLF. Thursday, July TO- 1924. after a
snort Illness. at her residence 9O2 St
ne, PRlSt lila T.. beloved wife of the
late Rev. J. Il. Wolf aged 10 years Fn-
neral services from her late residence, G02
is 81. ne. on Monday. July II. 1924, at $50
am. lhteEmeut at Gettysburg, Pa. Is
Evening star., 1924-07-11
Nature Keeps Balance.

AS to the merits of a powder COM
pany's international contest for kill
ing wild life, Nature Magazine SAYS:
Mature struck balance in the
wild life world. 1t created friends
and enemies, protectors and attack
ers. conservatives and liberals in an
instructive existence of wild winged
and furred beings. There is danger
in attempting to change that balance
except upon the most final of evil
dence
The American Nature Association
stands definitely in favor of clean
sportsmanship, in season, properly re-
stricted, and with proper penalties for
it's abuse. The evidence today, how
ever. is too indefinite and opinions
too varied to grant to a powder COM
pany authority to declare open war
upon any group Of animals"
Evening star., 1924-07-11
HEAT DROPS THIRTY
AS ELKS PARADE
Prizes Awarded Visiting Lodges
After Big Procession Closes An
nual Fraternal Conclave.

| BOSTON, July 10.-More than 10000
members of the Benevolent and Pro-
tectiye Order of Elks, brilliant in
many -colored costumes, parading be-
hind two score bands, brought to a
climax here today the sixtieth annual
national convention of the order
which opened its session in this city
on Monday. A bref but heavy thun-
dershower, which brought relief from
spectators to cover, but the long line
Of march was taken up again as soon
as the sun reappeared. Gov. Chan
ming H. Cox, Mayor James NJ. Curley
and Grand Exalted Ruler John G.
Price of Columbus. Ohio, reviewed at
different points the three-hour-long
parade.
Heat and high humidity brought
about the prostration of about thirty
| persons, one of whom, an unidentified
man about forty years Of age, died on
the way to the hospital. Nearly a
score received slight injuries when
spectators assembled in grandstand
the aisles, tripping in the crush when
the thunderstorm broke. Those who
tainted were treated at nearby stores
and hotels. All were able to return
home unaided.
Drill teams in multi-colored uni
forms preceded many of the lodge
groups. Historical floats, broke in
| many places the long line of march
ers. The Jackson. Mich, drill team
| five successive times winners of the
national Elk drill trophy, in red
fezzes and jackets and blue panta-
looms, stood out prominently with
well executed maneuvers.
The Philadelphia lodge took three
| first prizes awarded to parading
| units. Among awards announced to-
night for lodges outside of Boston
were:
Best appearance in line: First,
Philadelphia; second, Camden, N. j.;
| third, Detroit.
Most novel display: First, Phila-
delphia: second, Plymouth, Mass. /;
| third, Wilkes Barre, Pa.
Largest membership in line: First,
Philadelphia: second, Detroit; third,
Chicago.
Evening star., 1924-07-11
BoomS Nature Study.

Pennsylvania is to give a much
more important place in its educa-
tional program to nature study, says
Nature Magazine The plan calls for
a complete twelve years Of science
in the public schools, eight years of
which are to be largely devoted to
nature study. The new state sylla-
bus on nature study has been work.
ed out. and copies will soon be avail
able for Pennsylvania teachers. This
will place before the teacher a COM
pletely organized plan whereby she
can arrange her work just as she does
in geography and history.
Evening star., 1924-07-11
DAVIS CLUB FORMED.
House Cashier, Kenneth Romney
President of Body.

Organization of the National Cap
ital Davis for President Club has
been effected, with Kenneth Romney,
cashier Of the House of Representa-
tives and founder Of the Little Con-
gress, as president. The club will be
OF national scope and it's members
will strive to line up voters in all
the states for John w. Davis.
Other officers of the club are John
t. Thames, vice president, and Melvin
.. Hildreth, formerly secretary of the
National Veterans Roosevelt
clubs.
One Of the first moves Of the club
will be to form auxiliary units in the
District of Columbia
Evening star., 1924-07-11
3n Memoriam,

BAILEY. In memory Of EMMA l. BAT.y7,
who died 10 years ago, July II, 1914. Mass.
1924.
Gone but not forgotten"
J. X. II. BAILEY.
BERRY. A tribute to our daughter and sis
ter, LELA f.. BERRY. who left US nine
years ago today, July II, 1915
We sometimes hold it half a sin
70 put in words the grief We feel;
And half conceal the soul within
LOVING MOTHER AND BROTHER. HAT
EiE EERRY Z BERRY AND CHARLES e.
CLINTON. Sacred 10 the memory of my
darling son, CARLTON who departed this
life one year ago today, July IL, 1923.
Nobody knows my iongings.
But few have seen weep.
L shed my tears from broken heart,
WI hen others are fast asleep.
Surrounded by friends. I'm lonesome,
In the midst of all I'm blne:
A smile on my face. but a heartache,
Carlton, Mama longs for YOU.
husband. JAMES T. EDLIN. who departed
this life four years ago today, July II. 1920
DAYS of sadness still come over me,
Secret tears often flow;
Memory keeps you ever near me,
Though you left me four years ago.
HIS WIFE. LILLE a. EDLIN.
dear brother, lanes HARRY FARRELL.
whom our Sweet Savior called to rest
SnFen years ago ipudy. july II, lglt An
niversary mass at st. Augustine Church.
What would l give to clasp his hand,
His dear face just TO see:
His loving smile. his welcome voice,
That meant much to me.
HIS LONELY SISTER, MARY L. FAR
RELL.
HERBERT. In loving remembrance of our
dear father. JAMES T HERBERT, who de-
parted this life July IL, 1911, 13 years ago
today.
Today recalls the day you left
This earth. and journeyed on:
You left Us here in sadness.
To grieve for you and mourn.
We know He dOeth all things we'll,
So We leave you to His care
And wait until the time shall come,
For to meet You there.
HIS son AND THREE DAUGHTERS. AR
THUR HERBERT. MRS ROSE JONES.
MRS: IDA GLADDEN. AND MRS. EDITH
NEAL.
MELViN d. HoiBERG. who he wy Was taken taken
SISTER.
Ho1BERG. In memory Of our loving daugh-
ter and sister, ELIZABETH y. HOIBERG,
who passed away one year ago today. July
II. 1923.
MOTHER AND FATHER, BROTHERS AND
SISTER.
JAMES W. KYLE, died SIX years ago to-
day. July il. 1918; CHARLES ]. KYLE,
died I'VE years and nine months ago. Oct.
Not forgotten
THEIR DEVOTED MOTHER. IDA NJ
SMITH. In sad but loving remembrance OF
our devoted mother, ELIZA A. SMITH who
departed this life seven years ago today
July IL, 1917.
We cannot forget you dear mother,
Though long NAV seem the years:
Time has not healed our aching hearts
or filled your chair.
Sweet memories viii linger forever:
Time cannot change them, It's true.
Years that may come cannot sever
My loving remembrance Of you.
Dear is the grave where she is laid
Sweet ~ the memory that never Will fade
May God grant her eternal re-r
Sleep on, dear mother and take your rest.
HER LOVING DAUGHTERS
Evening star., 1924-07-11
ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES.
TONIGHT

The Eldorado Club will hold its an
nual moonlight excursion on the
steamer st. Johns. Lloyd r. Patterson
is chairman of the entertainment COM
mittee. The st. Johns leaves the 7th
street wharf at 7:15 pm.
The Business Women's Council will
meet in lecture room of Church of the
Covenant. Devotional service, CON
Quoted by Miss Mary Riley, 6:45
o'clock. Motion picture, 7:45.
Gen. Nelson A. Miles Camp, No. l.
viii meet, o'clock, at !. o. O. F.
Temple for election of delegates to
national convention, United Spanish
War Veterans at Michigan City, Ind.
Capital City Commandery, No 169,
Knights of Malta, will meet s O'Clock
at temple, 5th and G streets
Evening star., 1924-07-11
GEN. J. B. ERWIN DIES,
Georgian Served With Note in Two
Campaigns.

ATLANTA. Ga, July 11.-Brig Cen
James B. Erwin, retired, who died
yesterday in Pasadena, Calf, was
well known in Georgia, his native
state, and held an enviable military
record.
Born in Savannah July II. 1855, he
was the first southern cadet to be
graduated from West Point after the
civil war and served with distinction
with the American expeditionary
forces in both Mexico and Europe
He was a brother of the late Rob-
ert G.. Erwin, president of the At
lantic Coast Line railway.
During the early period of the
world war Gen. Erwin was COM
manding officer at Fort Oglethorpe,
near Chattanooga, and later assumed
a similar post at Camp Gordon, near
Atlanta
Evening star., 1924-07-11
ASKS $4,000 DAMAGES.
Walter E. Moore Files Suit Based
on Personal Injuries.

Suit to recover $4,000 damages for
alleged personal injuries was filed
today in the District Supreme Court
by Walter E. Moore against the Long
acre Engineering and Construction
Company. the Fred Drew Company.
Inc; the Walker Hotel Corporation
and Butcher & Williams
While at work on the hotel build
Ing October 26 last the plaintiff says
he fell through a hole in the con-
crete floor. landing in a water pit
two stories below. He suffered seri-
GUS and permanent injury, he de-
ciares Attorneys Newmeyer 4 King
appear for the plaintiff
Evening star., 1924-07-11
D. c. NAMES VIRGINIAN.
Becomes Assistant Superintendent
of Penal Institutions.

The position Of assistant superintend-
ent of penal institutions, which has been
vacant several months, was filled by the
Commissioners today. when they ap-
pointed A c. Tawse of Richmond. Va.
Mr.. Tawse takes the place of NJ. M
Barnard, who was elevated to the posi-
ton or general superintendent following
the death Of w. H. Meyer.
The new assistant superintendent has
been engaged in prison work at various
times during the last twenty-five years.
and was favorably recommended by
Supe Barnard and the board of chari-
ties. The position pays $3.50. yearly,
Evening star., 1924-07-11
THE WEATHER

District of Columbia, Maryland and
Virginia-Generally fair tonight and
tomorrow; not much change in tenn
perature. Gentle variable winds.
West Virginia-Gener orally fair and
warmer tonight; tomorrow showers
and thunderstorms.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
Thermometer-Four pm, 80; Sp.m.,
II; IL midnight. 10; 4 am, 68; am,
"a; noon, 81.
Barometer-Four pm, 1884; 8 pm,
1886: IL midnight, 30.03; 4 am, 30.06;
s am, 5000; noon, 30.0S.
Highest temperature. 80, occurred
at noon today.
Lowest temperature, 65s, occurred
at am. today.
Temperature same date last year
Highest, 90; lowest, 70.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of the
water at s am, Great Falls-Tem-
perature, IS; condition, muddy.
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star., 1924-07-11
JAMES SPRUNT DEAD.
Mrs. ]. A. Holmes Attends Broth

CT uucIdA, " llmluS TON, N. ".
Mrs. Joseph A. Holmes. 2717 Quarry
road. widow Of the first director of
the United States bureau Of mines, is
in Wilmington, N. c., for the funeral
of her brother, James Sprunt, one of
the foremost citizens of that state
and the largest individual cotton ex-
porter in the world, who died on
" ednesday at the age OF seventy
eight years.
Mr.. Sprunt had offices in many for
eign countries, and purchasing offices
in all the cotton states. In the civil
war he had exciting experiences In
blockade running, and wrote several
monographs on that dangerous enter
prise. Among his many benefactions
was the establis hment of a mission
in China. He was a member of the
Presbyterian Church. A son also
survives him.
Evening star., 1924-07-11
Inspect School Supplies.

Samples of stationery for the pupils
of the District public schools for the
next scholastic year were examined to-
day by a committee of school officers
preparatory to the purchase of supplies.
The committee will recommend that the
supplies be purchased in carload lots.
Evening star., 1924-07-11
r. u. dance tomorrow Mt Recreation
Hall, Government Hotels.

WOmen's City CIub-Luncheon of
the committee on citizenship, of the
civic section. tomorrow ! pm. Guest
of honor and speaker. Oran T. Moore,
chief naturalization examiner, Depart
ment of labor. Subject: "Naturaliza-
tion-Its Human Interest Angle" Mrs.
Lyman b. SwormStedt will preside.
Evening star., 1924-07-11
MarriaQe.

RoDIEcK-BELFELD. Mr.. and Mrs w. NJ
Relheld Of 1913 Maryland ave. ne announce
the marriage of their daughter GLADYS
MARIE to Lieut.. L. H. R0DIECk. The
marriage took place at Newburg, y. Y
Tuesday, July S. 1924, the Rev. ". Sey-
mour Purdy officiating
Evening star., 1924-07-11
Sister of Marx Dies.

COLOGNE, July 11.-Sister Antonia,
a nun for many years in the Ursuline
Convent near Cologne and sister OF
Reich Chancellor Marx, died recently
at the age of sixty-three years.
Evening star., 1924-07-11
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

The WanderIuSters will hold a picnic
a the new camp site tomorrow; leav-
ing Rosslyn for Franklin Park at 2
and at 3 pm.
Evening star., 1924-07-11

r HFHs uc TUT tHe I-sITEeF IsI1e VIII
give a week end swimming party at
Sans Souci Reach tomorrow and Sun
day. Electric cars will leave 18th
street and Pennsylvania avenue for
New Alexandria tomorrow at and
at pm.
Evening star., 1924-07-11
FOUND.

FRATERNITY PIN, at 11th and Il NV
Owner may have. Call at GOT o st. NV.
Apt 6, paying far ad.
Evening star., 1924-07-11
FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
Timothy Hanlon

b4I n 81. NJ. IIIVHV = 'b59o
VIM. H. SARDO & CO.
4l2 II ST. NE. Phone Lincoln 524
Modern Chapel Automobile Funerals
J. WILLIAM LEE. Funeral director ana
Emhalmer Livery il connection Commodious
chapel and modern crema torium Moderats
nrices 332 Pc ave NV Tel call NJ 1854