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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1916

Page

3

Export alliance tax clash sparks bid to curb antitrust doubt

Federal Trade Commission urges Congress to pass declaratory rules to remove doubts on applying antitrust laws to export trade. The report says Americans need to cooperate against foreign rivals on equal terms and warns of dangers to domestic trade if restraints persist. It cites international expansion, higher shipping costs, and the need for effective export organization to compete abroad.

Congress Federal Trade Commission Commission Cox Secur United States

Retail Grocers Hear National Association Leader

San Francisco’s Vraink Connolly president of the National Association of Retail Grocers spoke at a Washington meeting urging support for a pending anti-dealers bill. Brayshaw, Jr. urged broader backing as the group pursues a 1917 convention in the host city and Lat. delegation from the Heaten to New Orleans.

Vraink Connolly San Francisco Heliltriocera United Surea Assocelg Washington Trench T Brayshaw, Jr Sueaker Ageneralon Wrech Tre Association Thea Ball Uoiailian Conott Thia City Eather Tha New Orleans McGregor F. W

Conservation Sessions End With New Officers at Willard

A provincial meeting concluded with a heated debate over Wet Power centralization and opposition to the Water Power bill. Officers named include Commissioner Henes, Drinker as president, Nore Mulend as treasurer, and other new leaders amid speeches by Wiley Spillman and Miss Westewart.

Willard Congress Nebraska Presidae Henes & Drinker Tenis Niveeaus Nore Mulend Cleveland Yes Us Nats Tvea Thrvey W Wiley United States Jon J Spillman Department of Farm Man Miss Pusanne Ocroft Misa Cora Westewart Brankfort, Ky

Col Mosby Seriously Ill in Washington Hospital

Ian Mosby famed Confederate guerrilla is seriously ill at Garfield Hospital. The 82 year old has shown slight improvement but remains gravely ill, drawing alarm among supporters who recall his wartime notoriety as a striking figure in Washington society.

Ian Mosby Confederacy Garfeld Hospital Col Mo Straeta Washington

National Chamber of Agriculture Outlined in Washington

Farm experts from nearly all states organized a permanent national chamber of agriculture with E J Watson of South Carolina as president and W T Guptil of Maine as vice president. Dr Clarence J Owens was elected secretary treasurer as 62 leaders approve Senate bill 5687 and House bill 114908. They will seek a joint Senate House hearing at 10 AM.

Senate E J. Watson South Carolina W. T. Guptil Maine Clarence J. Owens Permanent American Commission On Agriculture Wilson Southern Commercial Congress Chamber of Agriculture White House Owans Owens David Lubin International Institute of Agriculture Rome Italy Institute of Agriculture House Washington

Quiz at Banking Institute

T Morris Wampler completed a period of lectures on negotiable instruments before the Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Banking and conducted the first of two quizzes on the subject at the group meeting last night. Next Thursday the election of officers for the coming year will take place. Nominations were made last Thursday.

T. Morris Wampler Washington American Institute of Banking

Children in May Festival At Neighborhood House

The fourteenth annual May festival at Neighborhood House 479 N street southwest opened yesterday and runs through today and tomorrow with 200 plus children performing tableaux dances and pageants under volunteer instructors. The Maypole dances and the Making of America tableau highlighted opening events as neighbors view a successful effort led by J. P. Neligh and workers Helen Griffith Lena Barghausen and Mrs William R. Bolton.

N Street Southwest Germproof America J. P. Neligh Helen Griffith William R. Bolton Lena Barghausen

Colonial Dames Hear Portrait News at White House

Mrs Woodrow Wilson welcomed delegates to the thirteenth annual Colonial Dames of America council at the White House. The national council in session at Shoreham will adjourn tomorrow after two days. A report on a portrait of youthful Col Washington was read and will be restored at Sulgrave Manor England.

Woodrow Wilson Council of the Colonial Dames of America White House National Council Shoreham Col. Washington Virginia Mount Vernon Sulgrave Manor England Committee On William Bedloe Beakman New York

Two Autos Hit by Street Cars in Capital

Miss May Steerman of 2610 Woodley Place northwest reported her car struck by a Washington Railway and Electric Company southbound street car at Columbia road and Champlain street. The collision caused major damage but she escaped injury. Earlier, a Capital Traction Company car collided at Fourteenth and Irving streets northwest with Joseph C. Zirkle’s automobile from the Colorado Building. Zirkle was unharmed.

Miss May Steerman Woodley Pilace Northwest Washington Railway and Electric Company Columbia Road Champlain Street Miss Steerman Capital Traction Company Fourteenth and Irving Streets Joseph C. Zirkle Colorado Zirkle

Society Notes From Washington High Society Arrivals

Washington society pages record a stream of guests arriving at the Willard and Hotel Lafayette. Notables include Mrs James Young and others of New York, luncheon hostesses for Mrs William Cox, bridge parties at the Northumberland, and a large list of attendees from various states and embassies. The College Women’s Club plans a Raleigh Hotel meeting to elect officers, with dues and associate memberships under discussion.

Hamilton McK. Twombly William H. Macy 2d New York Washington The Willard Harry Lee Rust Miss Armat Hotel Lafayette William Ruffin Cox Colonial Dames of America Cox Maine Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland North George W. Baxter Knoxville Tenn Baxter Nicholas Brady John A. Jackson Frederick C. Tanner Irma Josika Harczeg Armour Ferguson Caleb H. Canby Chicago Herbert Ward College Women's Club Raleigh

Golfers Tie For Lead In Washington Country Club Event

Nearly 150 players competed in the Washington Golf and Country Club spring invitation tournament qualifying round. Thomas C. Dempsey of Bannockburn and H. C. Chamberlain of Columbia CC each shot 75 to lead a field noted for tough conditions. Five sixteens qualified for match play, with names including Dr. Lea Harban, Don ald Woodward, L. W. Weaver, Samuel Dalziel, J. D. Cassalls, Samuel Harris, Norbert Dempsey, and others from Host Club, Chevy Chase, Bannockburn and Philadelphia clubs.

Thomas C. Dempsey Bannockburn H. C. Chamberlain Columbia Country Club Washington Golf and Country Club Lea Harban Donald Woodward L. W. Weaver Samuel Dalzeil J. D. Cassalls Chevy Chase Club Samuel Harris Thomas Dempsey Norbert Dempsey George E. Truett R. H. Pickford C. V. Piper L. B. T. Johnson Oliver P. Newman C. H. Williams Philadelphia Country Club John R. Maxwell Jr. Merton Cricket Bitat Eixteen Tea Harban Columbia Troett Washington R. A. Pickford John R. Maxwell, Jr Merton Piper C. A. Williams Philadelphia Samuel Harria Samuel Dalzell Chevy Chase J. D. Cassiis Norbert Dempser Rannockburn Second Stateen W. E McCallum Va. A Retta R. P. Hawes Charles FH. Dotng H. WN. Brown Charles H. Orme W. E. Serhoth Walter B. Guy Albert R McKengle R. Prentlas John C. Davidson Alphena Winter John M. Seran Aee Bennockham B. A. Loftus Chevy Chare George T. Cunningham Ninteen B. Calvert Bruce TL Tartar Albert L. Thurman A. I. Christian Boyd Taylor Prince Alfred Fohenlohe Als. MatHnely D. F. Asbury Frank T. Davis Colmbia L. B. Sinclair Kart Wheeler F. A. Varela Washitgton Ralph PL Barnard Julian On Harn McKenzie Fnismbie J. A. Hanna Columba Chesley Washington Va W. Prenfer Kitkelde Sldree G. Kent Washingto Capt G. W. Denfield Chevy Chass A. Knowles Ve. A. Ats Andrew J. Whittaker W. Burton E. C. Robinson Herman Stabler Rennerkboro Ben-jamin Woodrit Rine Rides A J. Jamiaiaon University of Virginia John A.xrats H.R. Sorarty Tae Rlgg Tunt Name Red Club Harry W. Chesley J. Maury Deve Q. Minnegerode Bors Utd W . McCallum Heretan Stabler Hewett Slaney EB. Kent Kfight Church Merion Thomas Dempse Yates W. Weaver Golumbi Ben Japae Woodriff Blue ‘Ridge Nt. Harris Bruce L. Taylor F.C. Clarke Washngton Ag Dr. de Farges Frank L. Davia Alvert R. McKenzie Charles L. Fratley A. Birney el John 8. Lyon Haines Morrin Wittiama John H. Chapman Irkside John H. Clapp Matting George I EB. Truett N. Brown Julian Bishop Irvin S Barher B. Gish A. W. Winter Columb Prince Alfred W. EB Ballard Mon Bare Walter B Guy John W. Hrawner F._Asbury Farr Wheeleer H. Hanna Albert L Thurman John A Kratz Dr. L. B. T. Johnson EB. A Varela

Match Play Opens With Early Rounds Of A Tournament

The opening pairing tees off at 8 45 this morning with subsequent groups at five minute intervals before noon. Afternoon actions include the second elimination round and frat consolation rounds as players from Washington Columbia Bannockburn and Chevy Chase compete in a lengthy qualification slate.

Sculptor to Pose Tableaux at Allied Nations Benefit

Celebrated sculptor Paul Bartlett will pose tableaux of allied nations as the Monday feature for a British wounded relief fair at the Octagon House garden. Tables will be statuesque, with Washington society figures portraying nations such as Japan Miss Nona McAdoo and France Counte ss Gizycka as Joan of Arc. Refreshments will be served in view of the tableaux, with many prominent hosts and a vaudeville lineup on subsequent nights. A dancing prize is planned for Tuesday and Thursday nights. Tea at Mrs. A W Gresly’s will host the Colonial Dames this afternoon, with a candy booth and other events supporting the Washington Diet Kitchen.

Paul Bartlett Living Pictures Washington Japan Nona ‘McAdoo Portugal Juliet Crosby Russia Margaret Perth Italy Miss Delano France Countess Gizycka Joan of Arc Britannia Ethel Harriman Serbia Belgium Nathan Wyeth Montenegro Charles Munn William Phillips Ernat John H. Child Mme Raphael Zaldivar Pattén F. H. Brooke Gist Blair William Littauer Mme. Ekengren Brewater Thomas Gaff J. Borden Harriman Parry Belmont Nicholas Anderson Crosier EH. Cleveland Perkins Sarah Lee William Corcoran Eustis Walter Bruce Howe Fourteenth Street Elsie Jania

Washingtons Annual Chorus Show Opens At Grounds

The capital horse show gathers premier thoroughbreds from blue blood stables led by Vandaln Stotesbury Ivers and Atkinson. Mrs. Allen Potts brings five horses including Pretty Maid while Glen Riddle Farma rides Mohonk in a high stakes lineup. An inspection of Washingtons mounted police precedes awards to be given by judges.

Tanbark Eighteenth Washington Allen Potts Gordonsville Pretty Maid William H. Moors New York City Glen Riddle Farma Glen Riddle Mohonk Pimlico Vandaln Stotesbury Ivers Atkinson Bushnell Constance Vauclain Philadlphia Ditham Edward B. McLean Melvin C. Hazen Maj. Ottwall Engineer Corps Potomac Park Gan James A. Buchanan

Benefit for Injured Ball Player

A serious accident struck G Cc Batchelor of the Terminal Railroad Y M C A league Wednesday afternoon near the players bench. He was taken to Casualty Hospital for treatment and a benefit game is being planned by the Southern Auditors' team and the Terminal Railroad Y M C A league to aid him.

G Cc. Batchelor Southern Auditors Terminal Railroad Batchelor Southern Railway Office Southern General Office Y. M. C. A. League

Tennis doubles triumph at Chevy Chase Club final rounds

Davis and Kennedy of Philadelphia defeat Throckmorton of New York and Wright of Boston in straight sets 6 3 6 2 6 2 to earn the right to face T R Pell and C M Bull Jr of New York in the challenge round. Mixed doubles sees Ballin and Throckmorton win over Boyd and Wright. women's singles short on Greely advancing to meet Marguerite Taylor for the title.

Willis Davis California Albert Kennedy University of Pennsylvania Harold Throckmorton Princeton Irving Wright Boston T. R. Pall C. M. Bull, Jr New York Davia Kennedy Thrackmorton Wright Davis Throckmorton T. R. Pell I Throckmorton Florence Ballin Miss Boyd Richmond Miss Greely Elizabeth Bryan Marguerite Taylor Eva Baker Miss Bryan Miss Bard Wright Horton Mins’ Larner Kenneds Philadelphia Miss Ballin Mia Bell Chew Mixe Bell Mink Taylor Miss Downing Misa Taylor Mina Greely Busek Mins Bull iMire Taylor Miss Berd Mies Ballin P. m This City

Chief Justice White Sickness Briefly Described as Non Serious

Chief Justice White remained at home yesterday with a cold. His condition was described as not serious and he is resting.

White

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