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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-19
20-YEAR EMPLOYEES
Of STORE BANQUET
Woodward & Lothrop Club
Members Each to Get
$40 Gold as Gift.

The annual fellowship dinner of the
Twenty-year Club of Woodward q
Lothrop employees was held last night
at the Raleigh Hotel. The program
included speeches and entertainment,
the latter by talent from the store.
Fred E. Woodward was toast
master. In opening the program, he
pointed to the growth of Washington.
He paid high tribute to the founders
Of the store, told of the ideals laid
down by them, and how the members
of the Twenty-year Club were per.
petuating them.
Each to Get Gold.
Donald Woodward told the mem.
bers that there would be a present
for them at the store tomorrow. when
each will receive a $40 gold piece in
a jewel case. Addresses also were
delivered by w. w. Everett, Frederic
William Vile, G.. N. Everett, Frank
P. Scott and L. H. B. Robinette. The
invocation was pronounced by ]. A.
Hobson.
There were musical numbers by
Miss Z. Hart, D. L. Herndon, Leland
S. Mccarthy, Miss Josephine Demma,
Richard Conway, William H. Donnell
Edward KoblenZ, Charles Moore and
Vance Caskey.
A coloniaK grand concert, with the
talent in costumes OF the early period
of the Nations history, was staged;
during this many old-time songs were
rendered. 4H
List of Guests.
Those present were:
John H. Adams, A. w. Allison, j. H.
austin, j. Bailey, c. 7. Baxter, r. 1.
Birch, D. S. Boyer, w. T. Brady, Miss
j. Brayton, J. NJ. Buzzell, Miss F.
Byrne, Miss NJ. E. Cleary, Miss NJ. D.
Collins, Mrs. F. P. Columbus. Miss A.
Conway, Miss M. Curran, C. E. Davis,
John Davies. William Davies, j. NJ.
Deering. H. A. Decide, Miss g. Eber,
j. H. Edes. G. N. Everett, W. w.
Everett, Allen Eaton, NJ. Fischer,
]. Fissell, L. E. Fronani, c. F. Gray,
]. w. Gray, A. S. Hackett, j. e. Hard
ing, j. P. Hayden, c. c. Helmick,
w. C. Herfurth.
c. H. Hospital, J. A. Hobson, Miss
@. 1. Holmes, Henry Hume. Miss E.
Hart.
s. E. Ingerson, t. E. Jasper,
Mrs. M. Johnson, Miss E. John.
son, Mrs. A. G. Jones, c. A Jones,
r. B. Judd, T. E. Kibbey, Miss
c. E. Herman, v. E. Lake, T. E. Lang.
ley, u. Is. Lee, w. II. Lehman, MISS
A. Lenoir, w. F. Leimberg, F. E.
Mack, Miss NJ. Mason, Miss c. Max
well, III. r. Neither. Miss A. Metz, r.
M. Miller, j. o. Moque, F. Muller, R.
o. Mullikin, Miss E. McGill, B. P. Nc
Conchia, W. j. Mcmahon, Mrs. j. C.
Nourse, Miss G. Moves, w. H. New.
man.
r. t. Olive. G. B. Ostermayer, H.
V. Ostermayer, Mrs. G.. Perry, Miss
B. M. Phelps, H. C. Pierce, Miss L. E.
Poole, G. r. Porter, H. B. Price, ]. F.
Pyle, Miss A. Reed. E. w. Revercomb
r. w. Rippon, L. H. B. Robinette, P.
Rogers, Miss E. l.. Roney, Miss ].
Sammond, Mrs. c. v. Savage, F. P.
Scott, G. F. Simpson. Mrs. K. Spare,
Miss L. Steagall, Miss r. E. Taylour,
Miss A. Thornton, w. A. Trotter, Miss
L. Vanneman, Mrs. r. Van Fleet,
Mrs. r. Won Hermann, C. A. Venable
Miss l.. M. Walker, w. G.. Wilding,
Mrs. NJ. L. Wiles, l.. E. Williams, F.
E. Woodward and ]. H. Zepp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-19
LECTURE ON PHILIPPINES.
v. G. Dunnan Speaks Before
G.. w. u. Student Body.

An illustrated lecture on the Philip
Zines was delivered last night before
The student body of George Washing
Ion University by v. g. Dunnan.
Lantern slides were shown, depicting
the life and progress of the Filipinos,
under both Spanish and American
sovereignty.
Mention was made of the culture
acquired by them during the $50 years
of contact with Latin civilization.
Emphasis was laid on the marvellous
progress made by them during the Is
years of American sovereignty. Pic
lures showing progress in education,
agriculture, commerce and trade were
thrown on the screen. The political
progress made by the Fillipinos dur
ing this period was also described. He
pointed out that the only logical step
TO take as a result of this progress
and continuously expanding liberty Is
tbs granting of Philippine independ-
ence. TIE expressed the gratitude of
the F1lipinos for what America has
done for them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-19
WOMEN OF NATION
ASK VOTE FOR D. c.
National League of Voters
Pledges Aid to Fight for
Suffrage Here.
By the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
RICHMOND, Va. April 1S.-Pro-
grams of study and legislation pre-
scented by the committees on efficiency
in government and the legal status
of women adopted by the National
League of Women Voters in conven-
ton here today provide recommenda-
tons for District of Columbia repre-
sentation in Congress and the cleo
toral college, with access to the SUI.
preme Court of the United States
Spirited discussions preceded the
vote on each of the programs. Minor
changes and amendments were made.
AS adopted by the convention, the
program will constitute the policies
of the league for 1885.
Favor Shorter Ballot.
The league will also work for laws
creating shorter ballot, the direct
primary with such notifications as
will make nominations more repre-
sentative. the merit system In civil
service and the budget system.
The duties of the American voter
were compared with those Of the juror
and woman voters were charged to in.
form themselves on the evidence of
both sides OF political questions by
Judge Florence E. Allen. Supreme
Court justice of Ohio, speaking before
the annual convention of the Ma
tional League of Woman Voters here
tonight.
Voting Sacred Duty.
Pointing out that before the jury re.
tires to decide on what it's verdict
shall be, the court always charges the
jury as to its duty. emphasizing the
solemnity Of its responsibility and
specifically explaining to 1t the law
applicable to the case. Justice Allen
held that the voters. after all. render
verdicts in great cases which the
Government is constantly presenting
for approval or rejectcion.
I'm rendering this verdict" she
said, I'VE perform a responsibility
quite as sacred as that which Is per.
formed by jury. Where a jury may
do an injustice to one litigant II II has
not decided according to law and the
facts, the citizens in rendering their
verdicts may do injustice throughout
the entire land"
"If 1 could charge you, the new
voters of the country, upon one ques-
ton only, should say this one thing
to you: 1t is your sacred duty as new
voters to hear both sides of every
political question" the woman justice
declared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-19
SAY SLAIN R0BBER
is WEST VIRGlNIAN
Cumberland Police Hold Body of
Young Man Killed in Store
in Early Morning.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

CUMBERLAND. Md, April 49,
The body of a young man who was
shot to death in the store of J. E.
Boor on the Baltimore pike three
miles east of here early this morning
has been identified as that of Harry
Eugene Banks, % years old, of Dixie,
w. Va. His wife lives at Dixie and
his mother at Brunswick, Md.
Boor explained to the coroner and
the police today that he had been
sleeping in a room over his store and
service station, as precaution
against robbers, and that when he
heard a noise shortly before daylight,
seized his gun and went to investigate,
finding a stranger in his store. He
fired three shots and the stranger
fed, scattering merchandise in his
wake. The body was found a short
distance from the store, a bullet
through the stomach. About the time
of the shooting an automobile passed
the store with the cut-out open. 1t
contained three young men, who are
believed to have been accomplices Of
The robber, and their noise making
was intended, the police think, to
lhield the burglar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-19
OBJECTS TO FLOWER
CHOSEN FOR CAPITAL
r. I. Haskell Says American
Beauty Falls Far Short of
Ideal Bloom.

Objection to the selection of the
american beauty rose as the official
flower of the District of Columbia is
made by. r. I. Haskell chairman of
the parks committee of the Rhode
Island Avenue Citizens Association,
In a letter to Engineer Commissioner
Bell. Recommendation that this rose
be adopted officially was made to
Col. Bell recently by committee Of
citizens.
why the committee selected this
particular variety from the vast num-
Der of flowers grown in the District
OF Columbia we are unable to under
stand the letter stated. "It seems
to us that in the selection of the Dis
trfct flower the following are some of
the points which should be kept in
mind. In the first place it should be,
IL possible, a native wild flower of
the District. one which was abundant
over this section in the earlier days,
and which is common. 1t should be
typical or characteristic of the Dis.
trict and inexpensive. Of course, 1t
should be beautiful and one that lends
itself for decorative purposes in de-
sign.
Suggests Two Others.
We can think of no flowers that
would meet these requirements bet
ter than the Towering dogwood or
mountain laurels, but how the Amer.
lean beauty rose fills the needs we
do not see. 1t is not typical or char.
acterfstic of the District of Columbia
in any sense. Neither is 1t grown in
the gardens of the District, but only
in certain greenhouses, and we un.
derstand, that even under glass it is
difficult rose to grow, and therefore
expensive.
IF a cultivated flower is slected
the rose itself, without designating
any particular variety would seem
to us preferable. However, if a single
variety were needed there is nothing
better or more typical Of the rose in
the District of Columbia than the
Radiance, either the red or pink va.
riety.''
The letter suggests that the final
tentative selection be presented to the
various citizens associations for ap
proval.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-19
MUNDING SATISFIED
WITH 22-YEAR TERM
Could Have Been Worse, Chicago
Riding Master Says of Sentence
for Killing Woman.
By the Associated Press.

WHEATON, ILL.,, April 1S.-George
Munding, the Chicago society riding
master, who today was convicted OF
the murder of his former common.law
wife, Mrs. Julia Abb Douglas, and his
punishment fixed at % years in the
State penitentiary, was in better
spirits at the Jail tonight than he has
been at any time since his arrest. He
spent the evening playing cards with
other prisoners.
II didn't expect such severe pun.
ishment," he said, "but I am satisfied.
1t could have been lot worse. 1 am
ready to take my medicine"
Attaches of the sheriff's office re.
Trained from mentioning Munding's
mother, who was buried today at
Toledo, Ohio.
Munding will be taken to Joliet
prison to begin his sentence about
May I.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-19
GATHERING IN CAPITAL.
Service Veterans to Open First
Convention Tuesday.

The Service Veterans of the United
States will hold its first national con-
ference at the Washington Auditorium
beginning at 10 o'clock Tuesday morn
ing.
Officers of the general staff of the
War Department and the national
president, Frank Comerford of Chi
cago, will be speakers.
Headquarters for the national COM
mittee are at the Willard. Arthur E.
Hudson, national vice president, rep
resenting the New England States,
will arrive in Washington this eve
ming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-19
Wills Customers
Months account
At Tobacco Store

Correspondence OF the Associated Press.
BELFAST Ireland, March 81.
Hugh r. Wallace, Belfast con-
fectioner and tobacconist, ns~de
provisions for all his old custom
egs in his will, allowing ea~.l of
them months supply of pspods
on the basis of their former &C.
counts. 81 love all my old Gus
toners, and wish them well and
prosperity" read the will.
Wallace left $4,000. part of
which went to charity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-19
SCHUMANN- HEINK, AT g.,
WILL RETURN TO OPERA
Coming to Metropolitan After Alb
sence of 12 Years-Recovering
From Influenza.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April 18.-Ernestine
Schumann-Heink. after an absence of
IL years, will return to sing in Metro
politan Opera next season, 1t was an
nounced here today by Guilo GATH
Casazza, general manager of the
Metropolitan.
Nine. Schumann-Heink is Ga years
old. She made her debut in Prague
in 1875. and first sang for the Metro
politan in 1899. For IL years, how.
ever, she had not sung on it's stage
until last month, when she appeared
in a Sunday concert. She now is in
Kansas City recovering from inhu-
enZa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-19

officials believe there are claimants
scattered throughout the country. In
Guiding these, officials believe, there
are thousands who have not yet filed
their claims.
The filing of claims will be permits
sible for three years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-19
Candidate for Delegateship.
Special Dispatch to The star.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, April 49,
Charles w. IMugler, ex-postmaster Of
this place, has announced his candi-
dacy for the Virginia House of Del
egates, in the Democratic primary in
August. w. e. Barrett, a former
member Of the legislature, had an
nounced his candidacy some time ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-19
DR.. Dixon Quits.

DR.. Taylor B. Dixon resigned yes
terday as a member of the staff of
medical inspectors of the District
Health Department DR.. Dixon has
been in the health service since 1921
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-19

For the first time since it's organi-
zation in 1854, the Society of Engi-
neers in England has elected a
woman member.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-19

Convent Garden. London's historic
home of opera, has been transformed
into a palace of, jazz, where thousands
dance nightly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-19

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the first month to six weeks and save
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fully feathered, give them Pratts Grow
ing Mash-and complete the good
work.
Pratts Is the original baby chick food
refuse dangerous limitations. Guar-
anteed to give greatest results.
PRATT FOOD CO., Philadslphias Pa.
Casrantssd and kcy sale By
An Feed Pouitry suppiy Dsaien
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-19
LAWNS
-ROSEBUSHES'

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Evening star., 1925-09-15

Phone Your Orders Tonight
Give your name and address
clearly. Simply order the color of
the plaid you prefer. From 6 to
10, remember-this evening. Call
Main $3.50.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-11
GIRL BANDITS SHOOT
VICTIM IN ST. LOUIS

ST. LOUIS. Aug. 1.-Two women
arrested shortly after they shot and
slightly wounded James Shepherd, 30,
in an attempted robbery of his con-
fectionery here last night, were 'identi-
fled today by a witness whose name
was withheld.
Shepherd was unable 70 identify the
pair, saying he had not observed them
closely.
With the women were held two men.
All four denied any connection with
the holdup.
The four were arrested while riding
near the robbery scene in an automo-
bile, bearing a license number given
10 police by q witness who saw the
women flee from the store.
Entering as Shepherd prepared to
close for the night, the women asked
for ice cream cones and then demand
ed his money.
Thinking it a joke, Shepherd jocu-
larry answered:
ave have no money"
Look here kid, don't think we're
fooling." one cried and impressed her
statement by producing a pistol.
Her companion likewise leveled a
weapon.
Two shots we're fired at Shepherd
ra nthroush a rear door, one grazing
his chest.
City hospital attendants announced
Shepherds wound was not serious.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-11
1900 FIGHTING
FOREST FIRES
\ IN West
More Than $4,000 Acres
Burned Over BY
Raging Blazes.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. IL.
Scores Of forest fires in the Pacific
Northwest, which have burned over
more than 10000 acres of timber and
stump land, continued burning today
Respite the efforts of over 1900 men
q bring them under control.
A fire near Scappooz, Ore, had
burned over a total in excess of 10000
scres of logged off land, it was est
mated early today but the fires prog
tress was then at a standstill.
This fire also destroyed much valu-
xble logging equipment including a
railroad trestle and an entire logging
camp.
Seven hundred acres were burned
over by fire on Green Mountain in
Oregon.
A saw mill was burned at Trails,
Ore. but the fire which destroyed
il, was reported under control today.
Eight other fires in the same re-
zion were also reported under con-
trol.
Two serious fires resulted from
lightning, one at Butte Falls, Ore,
and one at Moon Prairie.
Commercial timber in the Crater
Lake National Forest was threatened
BY them.
Planes trying TO patrol the forest
fire are always forced TO land because
Of inability TO get above the smoke.
In the Kootenai forest, in Montana,
the 17-mile fire is the largest blaze
of the season.
Fifteen thousand acres have been
burned over and the fighters have
made on appreciate Roadway in the
sttempt to combat the flames.
Men were dispatched 20 combat the
fires in the Olympic National Forest,
which destroyed the Quilcenne water
Eaed. so miles from Seattle.
The weather bureau said no relief
from the present dangerous fire
weather is due for at least two weeks.
Forest land in Idaho is threatened
BY a fire which is sweeping south
from Canada.
The fire is near the border and is
expected momentarily 10 sweep across
the line into Northern Idaho.
The extent of this fire is not known.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-11
TO HONOR
DEBTS TO AMERICA

WASHINGTON. Aug. 11.-Fur-
fher preliminary discussion 10 pave
the way for an agreement on the
funding Of Belgium's $3.50, 900. 900
war debt 70 the United States, occu-
pied the attention today of the debt
commissions of the two countries.
- Formal opening of negotiations
yesterday gave an impetus 20 the mat
Ter although several days of continu-
Gus sitting may be required before
actual terms can be discussed.
The assurance of Ambassador De
Certari. that the little kingdom VIII
honor her just obligations and the
promise by Secretary Mellon that she
would be asked 10 pay only within
her capacity. produced a feeling Of
cordiality at the opening session that
bids fair TO smooth the way TO a
settlement.
Prior to a discussion Of terms, how
ever, the Belgian representatives pro
pose to present detailed account Of
financial conditions in the country so
the American commissioners may have
81 hand picture of the problems that
must be considered.
While the debt conferees gathered
IN opening session, events in Paris
and Rome also brought a step nearer
the funding Of two other war debts.
Finance Minister Caillaux let it be
known he would like TO come 10
Washington with a gentleman s
Offer" for settlement Of the French
debt and Count Volpi. Italian minister
Of finance, conferred with financiers
of that nation as to the shape Of docu-
nentary material 10 be presented 20
The United States for the funding of
The Italian debt.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-11
WAY.
SAVE RUBBER
SITUATION
Experts Say Isles Can
Produce 70,000
Tons Annually.
BY Universal Service.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 1.-THE
British rubber monopoly may be
broken by the Philippine Islands, with
potential production of 10000 tons
of rubber annually.
This was revealed today in the re-
port of a survey made by the de-
partment Of commerce into conditions
in the Philippines, which indicated
that the islands have available lands
for rubber production superior to
Sumatra and Malaga, the worlds prin-
cipal producing centets.
With the Philippines producing rub
Der. American manufacturers who con-
stunned 250, 100000 tons of raw rubber
last year, at prices dictated by the
British, would be saved millions of
dollars annually.
American capital is needed TO de-
velop the rubber lands in the islands.
and officials pointed out that it should
be readily available.
In this connection. il was said that
cost of bringing Philippine planta-
tons into production was from $50
10 $50 less an acre than the cost in
European owned plantations.
The findings indicate that the
climatic conditions of the Philippines
are as favorable for rubber planting
as are those of the Middle East the
report continued.
''As regards soil. topography. and
accessibility, there are large areas
that. if utilized for rubber production.
would be superior to the lands now
generally available for new plantations
in Sumatra and Malaga.
with a population of over 10000
900 people in the Philippines, it is
believed that the most congested
provinces. together with local labor.
might ultimately furnish sufficient
force TO produce, when mature, TO-
coo tons of rubber yearly. /
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-11
HOUSTON'S BATHING
GIRLS WIN AWARDS
IN JUNIOR REVUE

GALVESTON, Aug. 11.-Houston
entries took the first three prizes
in the first inter-city Junior bathing
girl revue, staged in Galveston the
past three days.
Decision made at the final ball
awarded the first prize and the title Of
Junior Beauty Queen of the South
west to Miss Velma Jane Colley of
Houston, who received $500.
The second prize, 500, was won by
Virginia Harvey of Houston. and the
third prize, $50, by Ethel Beverly
Grace OF Houston.
The fourth prize, S25. went to
Beulah Cary Kuhn of Galveston.
The identity of His Majesty" King
Triton Jr., was revealed at the ball as
Leonard Cuse. also OF Houston.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-11
PLAN RESTORATION
OF LEE MANSION
By the Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11-Restora-
ton Of the Lee Mansion on the high
est spot in Arlington cemetery will be
undertaken under supervision of the
War Department at a cost of $685.
900.
A survey by the quartermaster
corps, undertaken at the direction of
Congress has shown that the famous
structure will require much work TO
put il in a condition comparable to
its splendor shortly before the Civil
War and to provide adequate quarters
for Cemetery officials.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-11
BY the Associated rress.

NEW YORK, Aug. 11.-~Ccuntess
Victoria Of Poland" who was ycstcr-
day only Victoria Augustynowicz, a
stenographcr. today told of her plans
to persuade the Polish government 20
recognize her claim to the city of Lem
berg and eleven barrels of gold.
She was informed yesterday by the
consulate general of Poland that evil
dence she has produced shows with
a reasonable degree of certainty" that
she is a direct descendant of an
Armenian family knightcd by King
kasimir of Poland, in 1916, and Civ.
en- the title of count By the Pope in
171J.
The countess claims that in 1889
the king of Poland seized from her
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-11
POLAND ADMITS NOBILITY
CLAIMS OF N. Y. TYPIST

family the city of LemberS and the
gold which she is now attempting 10
regain. She said that if her claim is
recognized she will help members OF
the nobility of European countries
who are walking the streets OF New
York pennilcss. But in the meantime
she will hold onto her job as a stcn.
ographer.
Felix Augustynowicz. father of the
countess, came here 80 years ago
with her mother and settled in Chi
csgo. He died in 1915 and his wife
In 1919. LIhuh the daughter learned
stenography and a few years ago, hav-
iae pondered a long time over her
fathers stories of her aristocratic AN
cestors, set in motion the inquiry
which brought Poland's qualified ap-
rroval &C her title.