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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1914

Page

10

Young stars to shine kindergarten tots in cast

Grandson of Secretary of State John Watson portrays a suitor in The Telnet Who Call Not Repeat, as first grade and fourth grade students present Cinderella The Tongue Cut Beacrow and other plays with dances to raise funds for the playground. Readies showcase by James Ormond Watson Normal Bractices classes with many names listed among performing children and supporting teachers.

Up Nest James Ormond Watson Gotham John Ivan Stas Othe Diag Arange

Leesburg Horseshow Honors Crown Churchman Winners

In Leesburg Virginia on June 3 the Leesburg Horse Show ran on schedule with ideal weather. Churchman rider Dr V T Churchman led wins across multiple classes including best saddle pony, harness horses, and cross country. Mrs Allan Potts and Mrs Dan Sands Jr also claimed victories in various divisions as the event concluded with riders debriefing after a minor cross country accident.

Allan Potts Mrzs Dan Sands, Jr Leesburg Washington Post Doctor Lew Stanley Green Lasa Apaer Saddle Turst Jimmy Trigger Dr T Chatehman Alice Jack Teenant Billy Wellman Champerlain Lord Blackstone Vo T Churchman T Churchman Starlight O T Churchman Fire Alarm Mitchell Harrison Lady Lightfoot Lucy G Harrison Joe Pres Lady Suitan Ghostnut Hill Farm Odd Bocs Aa Smith Blakey Lodge Ning Bobolink Dan Sands Jr Wataa Boy George Slater Bracken Rose VT Churchman Henry Fah Fan Green Park Saddle Sunnet Heartlands Farm Golden S Centre VT Churchmen Green Hunters Homewood Stables Forest Flower Mitchell Harnson Gipsy Girl No Ferguson Amharst Leith Claus Lady Parma W H. Maffett Roland Daxgon Skirmisher Johnson Russell Loudoun Lady Chimes Leith Humphrey Potts Buster Churchman Centlemen's Roadsters Robert Barr Keith Dr Churchman Dun Sands Jr Fair Homewood Stables Pretty Mud Loudoun Hunters David Gray Bli King Nancy Transy All of

City Briefs and Society Notes From Washington

The Washington Animal Rescue League held a morning meeting at its hospital on Decatur Alley between P streets northeast with attendees including Mrs FE Smith Dr Henderson A N Mrs Wheeler and others. George Washington Law School alumni from 1886 to 1914 plan its third annual meeting tonight in the University Club alumni room with a business session and officer elections. Worshipful Master James T Cusebeer presided as King Solomon Lodge conferred master Mason on five candidates at Masonic Temple with luncheon served by Arems Chapter after. Bakery Salesmen Local Union No 33 formed a committee to back a Sunday closing law for shops, groceries, barber shops and similar businesses. Thirteen Washington boys passed a Revenue Cutter service cadet examination conducted by Lt William Williams in the civil service commission rooms. Names listed include Thomas F Bowman Adolph Daly Stacy Knopf Donald H MacCollum Samuel J Merick Withiam Peacock Jr Willam Williams Prentee M Blood WD I Domer Russell Pole Sidney H Nexvotte James E Gray Cornelius Daly.

Washington Animal, Rescue League League Decatur Alley FE Smith Henderson Wheeler Bartlett Arthur Adams R Guyo W H Sprague F A Harlow R W Morse Hussein Bey Saphs Milton Twogood George Washington Law School George Washington University Law School Columbian University Law School University Club Charles Cowles Tucker James T Cusebeer King Solomon Lodge Masonic Order Masonic Temple Ladies of Typographical Temple G Street Washington Revenue Cutter Service William Willams Chil Service Commission Thomas F Bowman Adolph Daly Stacy Knopf Donald H MacCollum Samuel J Merick Withiam Peacock, Jr. Willam Wiliams Prentee M. Blood WD I Domer Russell Pole Sidney H Nexvotte James E Gray Cornelius Daly

Fine horses on view at London show with new prizes

The eighth International horse show opens in London at Olympia June 3, with trials for British and foreign officers, a two ride feature from London to Aldershot, and keen competition for King Edward VII and King George V cups. Directors include Vanderbilt Mackay Stotesbury and Allan. judges from six countries. prize list valued at 55000. innovative oval jumping course. hundreds of seats offered. events run daily with mornings for judging.

London Aldershot Washington Post Olympic Alfred G Vanderbilt Clarence H Mackay New York T Stotesbury Philadelphia Lawrence Jones Louisville Adam Heck Toronto George W Beardmore Sir H Montague Allan Montreal United Kingdom United States Argentina France Russia Spain Mr Vanderbilt George B Hulme Coaching Club Marathon Corinthian Assernon Craven Hunters Olympia Arena Olympia Edward VII George V Belsiam Trance Vanderbilt Hampton Court W .I Moore F 2 Judson F I Colman van Nievels van Hattum Imperial Racing Club of Moscow W Cn’ Chapman H ! Vandéer Phillipe Grigg & Son National Horse Show Association of America Sorété Hippique Francaise Lady Greenall Si HH Montague Allan Canada Col Beck Col Jones Walter Winana Moore Stotenbury William A Barron Berkeley Hotel Tattergall Hatchett's White Horse Cellars The Daily Mail the Field Miss Schuntz Fire Brigade Walter Winans Iselving

Enlisted Men for Navy Pay Corps Seek Appointment Privileges

Secretary Daniels plans to limit pay corps vacancies to enlisted men with four openings. Examinations set for August 4 and high averages desired for appointment as assistant paymasters. Civilian applicants exist but none designated yet. Four wills filed for probate reveal bequests to spouses and siblings, with executors named for several estates.

Navy Pay Corps Daniels

Board to pull chamber for Fourth of July program

A tug of war challenge between the Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade was proposed by Commissioner Newman during a Retail Merchants' Association meeting. Contributions to the Independence Day fireworks fund were requested to support an elaborate public program, with E S Wolfe serving as treasurer. Attendees included B C Graham John Dolph H C C Stiles Joseph D Sullivan S J Prescott and George Harris.

Newman Retail Merchants’ Association E S Wolfe Chamber of Commerce Board of Trade B. C Graham John Dolph H.C. C Stiles Joseph D Sullivan J Prescott George Harris

Dark horses in the race for Holy Land trip prize

One month remains before sailing for the Holy Land tour. Special voting coupons run only four more days and late entries risk disqualification. Midfield contenders, including unlisted dark horses, race to secure votes as final standings update.

Holy Land Wil

River of Doubt skit to clear Roosevelt exploration mystery

The National Press Club of Washington will stage The River of Doubt or the Vindication of the Colonel a three act war drama by Dr Leonard Wood next Wednesday night in the clubs assembly room A cast of Washington newspapermen interprets the tale with English villains opposing Roosevelt explorers and features Dr Wiley Admiral Peary Dr Cook and Gifford Pinchot as the colonels counsel.

National Press Club of Washington Leonard Wood Washington Dr Wiley Admiral Peary Dr Cook Gifford Pinchot

Police News Notes Include Thefts And Accidents In City

John Cochrane, seven, of 1914 Ninth Street SE reports a break in his home with about 20 dollars missing from a trunk. William H Hinchman, eighty, dies at 630 Pickford Place NE of natural causes. Frank M Justice, five, and James Lee, eighteen, injured when auto tire bursts near Laurel Maryland. E B Adams reports auto theft from in front of Mutual Fire Insurance Co building on Thirteenth Street and New York Avenue. George Butler, thirteen, reported missing from 418 4th Street SE since yesterday morning.

John Cochrane Ninth Street William H Hinchman Pickford Place Frank M Justice Fourteenth Street Avout Twelfth Street James Lee Laurel E B Adams First Street Ins Mutual Fire Insurance Company Thirteenth Street New York Avenue George Butler

Mission Work Addition to Hospital Fund Approved

The Board of Aldermen unanimously passed an ordinance to appropriate 5000 dollars to the hospital building fund for 1914 and 1916. Woodward and Lothrop donated 250 dollars, W H May & Son increased to 50 dollars, and a Washington Dramatic Club benefit will be held June 12. The article also notes church and mission activities across Episcopal and Confederate groups in the region.

Board of Aldermen Ordnance Dil Common Council Woodward & Lothrop Washington W H May & Son, Inc Washington Dramatic Club Opera House

Secretary of State Addresses Howard University Graduation

The Secretary of State spoke at Howard University graduation yesterday afternoon. He said he did not prepare a speech, urged cultivating ideas, and noted that while troubles may delay, no person or group can kill a good idea. Reverend B F Watson gave invocation. Stephen M Newman introduced the Secretary.

Howard University B. F Watson Church Extension Department M H Church Stephen M Newman University

New Haven Officials Defend Rail Road Acquisitions in Testimony

Witnesses at the Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry defend the New Haven plan to acquire trolley lines steamship routes and other properties at cost in a multi million dollar expansion. Directors James Elton William Skinner and Laurence Minot testify on changes in management and the drive to secure greater terminal facilities in New York while weighing the value of past acquisitions and the role of former leaders Morgan Mellen and Mellen.

James S Elton Waterbury New England Elton William Nelson Cromwell New York Westchester Boston ‘Road Mellen New Haven New York Pierpont Morgan Mr Mellen Ellatt Skymner Road Skinner Laurence Minot Boston The

Sidetrack the Crosser Bill City Meeting Sets 1930s Committees

Members of the Columbia Heights Cath Zens Association met at St Stephen's parish hall Tuesday selecting chairmen for next year's committees. Appointees covered streets and alleys, education facilities, public health, parks, utilities, membership and entertainment, law and legislation, recreation, and more. A resolution backing municipal ownership of public utilities was referred to the executive committee.

Columbia Heights Cathzens Association St Stephen's Bowie Falley Public Battle Wopkins Public Utilities Clark

National University Law School Commencement Honors Many Names

The forty fifth annual commencement at National University Law School features Senator Martine delivering the exercises and Rev J T Stocking preaching the baccalaureate sermon. Degrees awarded include Master of Laws and Master of Patent Laws with a long list of graduates from multiple districts and states.

Martine J. T. Stocking

Bliss Graduates 117 Men From Bliss Electrical School

Secretary of State delivered the commencement address at Calvary Baptist Church as 117 graduates, from 31 states and 4 foreign countries, received diplomas in the twenty first annual Bliss Electrical School exercises. The speaker praised electrical engineers and urged integrity and perseverance to achieve success amid discouraging circumstances.

Calvary Baptist Church H_ streets The Bliss Electrical School United States Guy 8 Northrup Robert Wanez Jr Mw L O Brien Charles Peacock R Adams H Ainsworth Amarone Ammen Arey G E Austin W OH Bassett Baumunk Franceo Belden M Belding Belvin EH Bitzer Wowman A_Bov Boyd Clarence Brewer H I Brickell Percy Brigis Bernard Brooka Andler R M Bushey LU Carden Carr T L Chrisman Orman Clark CB Cleverdon MC Collins F Comstock KJ Conklin J G Cornm Craigs Willard Hemenway Henley Hildebranc OG Hommel Cheeter Keagie Clyde Kendal Lawson Herbert Ely H Lockyer Neale Long Lowe R Miller N Milligan EM Molesworth C' Moore Jesse Moore J Morello H & Myers Northrop Robert Nunez Jr O Brien Chartes Bracoch Pearce Pearsall Peterson T Petit Petrkin Phillips Ralph Ping GB Proctor J R Quackenbush Owen Reaser VA Reichelt J Hichardson I. M Ross J? Ryan L Salter F A. Schaeiter J L Scott Fred Smith Warren Somers A B Sonneborn D Stevens H Bievens F Stone T Satellite Teachout HH Tollerson John ‘Truax TE Tumson iTusin CL Utley Michael Vac Javek 'R van Bikard A C van Devanter E M_ Wainwright Ed Wakefield George J Waldvogel, Jr William Webster A Werneck Whitehead FC Wilder H B Wolfe Jack Worthington

Faust and Lucia di Lammermoor at the National

Aborn Opera Company announces next week offerings at the National with Faust starring Marguerite and debuts by Gretch en Hood and Orville Harrold. Cast includes Sciartetti Scott Kaufman Le Baron Haussman Chalmers and Green. Also on the bill a comedy The Blindness of Virtue by Cosmo Hamilton and Sunday a comedy by Thomas Raceward.

Salvatore Sciartetti Moith Helena Ji Scott Alfred Kaufman Louise le Baron Louise Haussman Thomas Chalmers Arthur Green

Excursions at Chevy Chase Lake Draw Large Crowds

Crowds attend excursions at Chevy Chase Lake feature prof Robey and his partner exhibitions and instruction in dances. The Marine Band performs as the moonlight steamer trips gain popularity. The St Johns and St Joanne offer 40 mile moonlight voyages from the Seventh Street wharf, with dancing and must and dancing as additional attractions on the voyage.

Chevy Chase Lake Robey Lla Imaga Mazize Amy Mat Max Lakecide St Johns Historytomae St Joanne

Jury verdict awards Mrs Egan five hundred dollars

Mrs Egan was awarded a verdict of $500 against the Washington Railway and Electric Company yesterday before Justice Anderson in Curewit court No 2. She was thrown from a street car near Second and G streets northwest and sustained a severe scalp wound. Mrs Egan was represented by Attorneys Walton J Lambert and RH Yeatman.

Mrs Egan Sarah EH Egan Washington Railway and Electric Company Justice Anderson Curewit Court No 2 Egan Second and G Streets Attorness Wailton Lambert RH Yeatman

Thomson Pnal Arguments in Bribery Trial Nears End

The trial of Peter G Thomson, president of Champion Coated Paper Co of Hamilton Ohio, resumes today with arguments and likely a late afternoon jury decision. Thomson is accused of sending 100 to a government postal card inspector. The case began March 3 and stretched nine days before a pause after Judge Clabaugh’s death. a second trial started May 12 following a 1914 indictment.

Peter G Thomson Thomson Champion Coated Paper Company Hamilton Ohio Clabaugh

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