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SOLDIERS' GRAVES BEINGBEAUTIFIED Trees Planted in World War Section at Arlington—Land scaping Plans Pushed. With the planting: of a row of sugar maples through the World War sec tion of the Arlington National Ceme tery this Spring, a start has been , made to carry out the plan approved by the Fine Arts Commission by which this part of the cemetery Is to be beautified to conform to the older sections. The long rows of stone slabs over the graves of soldiers brought home from France, to which one corner of the tract has been given over, now present a rather desolate appearance in comparison to the diverse terrain, grassy plots and leafy avenues which break up the graves of the veterans of older wars. | Further progress in beautifying this section will be made from year to year as funds are obtained. Push I.landscape Plans. The row of maples extends from the south gate and joins a row of older maples reaching to the Fort Myer gate. Much work has been done this Spring in getting the soil In the World Mar section in good condition to go ahead with other landscaping plans. An innovation has been made this Spring in the foliage plots near the Ta»e mansion where the numbers of known and unknown dead in the ceme tery stand out in lettering of white leaves. The figures have been brought up-to-date to May 1. The words “known" and “unknown” are planted in letters formed by euonymus, known in old-fashioned gardens as “carpet bedding," with the white leaves set off against a border of red leaved alternanthera. Against these w-ords the figures are planted in echevrias leaves, giving a slightly different shade of white front the euonymus. The figures are: Known. "9,918; unknown, 4,713. DR. PATTERSON DEAN t OF FARMING COLLEGE University of Maryland Experi ment Station Director Given New Appointment. Special Dispatch to The Star. COLLEGE PARK, Md„ May 30 The board of regents of the University of Maryland has approved a recom mendation of President Albert F. Woods to appoint Dr. H. J. Patterson, director of the agricultural experiment v . station, as dean of the college of agri culture, and Prof. P. W. Zimmerman, who has headed the latter department, assistant dean Relations between the college of agriculture and the experiment sta tion have been close, and many of the important projects have been carried out under direction of men jointly employed. The Purnell act, passed by the last Congress, provides for expan sion in investigations relating to all phases of agriculture, and It was agreed that this could be best accom plished by having a single head for the two groups, with an associate dean who would have charge of the details of the college work. Dr. Patterson came to the Maryland Agricultural College in 1888 to flil the position as chemist at the experiment station. He advanced to director of the experiment station, and from 1913 tv 1917 served as president of Marv land Agricultural College. During that period the work was completely or ganized and plans for the enlargement into Maryland State College and eventually, in 1920, into a university were formulated. Dr. Patterson is a fellow in the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a mem ber of the Society for the Promotion of Agricultural Science and many *ptber scientific and educational organ isations. $200,000 Bridge Bonds Sold. Special Dispatch to The Star. FREDERICKSBURG, Va„ May 80. —Another step was taken Saturday last at Warsaw looking to construc tion of the Rappahannock River bridge at Tappahannock, when $200,000 in bonds were sold. $40,000 each from the Counties of Essex, Richmond, VVest moreland, Northumberland and Lan » caster, by a joint meeting of the board of supervisors of the said counties. The purchasers were Drake, Jones & Co. of Minneapolis, Minn. The bonds were sold at a premium of $1,925 and will bear 5 per cent interest, dating from June 1, 1925, maturing in 10 years, but redeemable at any interest period after eight years. Canada Eats Own Fruit. Correspondence of the Associated Press. WINNIPEG, May 29. Canadian orchardists and fruit growers pro duced a crop valued at $24,000,000 last year, according to a report issued by the Dominion department of agricul ture. Os this total, $16,835,969 worth was used for domestic consumption and $7,430,462 was exported to the United States and Great Britain. Hotel Inn I’hone Main 8108-8109. i \ 604-010 9th St N.W.! $7 rooms. $6 weekly; $10.50 rooms. #8; I #l4 with toilet, shower and lavatory. $10; 1 f is room. 50% more. Booms Llks Mother's. | , | Reputation | Notoriety may be won over night* Reputation is a ' chieved only by * years of making good. —o— It takes years of hard work, painstaking effort and persistent loyalty to principle to establish character. And established character ia what wins and holds reputation. Some one has called rep utation a bubble. We feel that it is a solid rock! Wi hove a little folder on Ac time Qlaia u>e’d like you to read. Send for it Founded 1864 1 HIRES TURNER GLASS COMPANY BERNHARD W. SPILT E. Manager (Basslyn) Washington WAR SHAFT JJNVEILED AT MARTINSBURG, W. VA. Representative Bowman Addresses Large Gathering on Berkeley County’s Service. <*: I dßfc KM Special Dispatch to The Star. MARTINSBURG, W. Va.. May 30. A monument to the Berkeley County men and women who saw service In the World War was unveiled here this afternoon. Representative S. L. Bow man of Morgantown spoke on "What Mean These Stones?” A large crowd attended. The memorial Includes a North Carolina granite mounting the main stone having Imbedded in its four sides four bronze tablets, three con taining names of those who saw serv ice and the one facing the front carry ing the following inscription; 1017-1 Pi 8 THIS MEMORIAL IS DEDICATED AS AN ENDURING TRIBUTE TO THE PATRIOTISM OF" THE CITIZENS OF BERKELEY COUNTY WHO RENDERED LOYAI, SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WORLD WAR AND TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF THOSE WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE IN THE CAUSE OF HUMANITY SPONSORED BY THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY Florence L. Whitmore, President Sarah Adclson. Vice Premdent Annabel P. Morison. Secretary M. Eleanor Shade. Treasurer Ethel Sites. Historian Ella S. Gerhardt. Susan G. Hannis. Hospital Corps ERECTED 19U5 BY The Berkeley County Memorial Association With Voluntary Contributions Made by the People of the County W'ooimmrh &l!Iothr0p Monday—A Limited Number of Choice Chinese Rugs SPECIALLY REDUCED FOR CLEARANCE These rugs are notable for their exceptional character —and for their extremely low prices, which are much lower than we could mark them if purchased today. These are Rugs of Superior Quality and Beauty Distinctive, one-of-a-kind pieces—unusual color combinations —deep, rich, silky pile—fine handspun yarns noted for their durability, lus trous appearance and long wear —sheared designs that give that beau tiful embossed effect. One ox 9 Rug in very distinctive pattern. Gold center One 9x12 with taupe background, dark blue border with dark and light blue border combined with $155 anc * p ' a '. n center - Touches oi rose and bronze in $345 taupe and rose. Reduced ** floral effect on the border. Reduced One ox 9, with dark blue center and floral design $147 50 ° ne 9x12 t*' llos6 Ru 6- «*> which rose sand, light and band. Rich Chinese colorings. Reduced dark blue arc gorgeously blended. Very unusual J 345 One Bxlo medium blue with scattered Chinese design on $745 pattern. Reduced .... border in lovely blue and gold. Reduced One 9x12 Rug. patterned in rose, taupe and blue on a $345 * One Bxlo beautiful Rug. Gold background and blue beautiful silver gray background. Reduced.. and gold border in scatter design. Reduced One 9xl_ Lavender, Gold and Blue Rug, in artistic, u in t> a' | u a \ u 1 .. scatter design. One of the loveliest color combi- One Bxlo Rug, in medium blue with rich, dark border. djj rs , U Tr, f'"' i ;; One 9x12 Copper-colored Rug, bordered in blue and $745 One 9x12 Rug of extra heavy quality and deep pile. A y ... • ® Background of dark blue, border of gold and light s7gs decorated with an occasional floral design. Reduced blue. Reduced One 9x12 Rug. notably heavy and of lovely coloring. $345 One 9x12 extremely attractive Rug. Deep blue center. Reduced medium blue border with charming floral design. $375 One 9x12 Distinctive Chinese Rug. medium blue back- $345 Reduced .. ground with taupe and sand borde>r. Reduced ▼ Hurt Section. Sixth floor. I )==ssssas=======±sss^s=========^ M THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C.. SATURDAY, MAY r,O. 1925. NATION PAYS HONOR TO FALLEN IN WARS President Joins in Colorful Tribute Led by G. A. R. Veterans. 1 (Continued from Fourth Page.) Edna J. Sheehy and Mr. August Orange. Miss Bella .lost Howe, James L. Kidwell and Pierre Defies. St. Elizabeth's Hospital Representative John Philip Hill delivered the principal address at the Memorial day exercises at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. Other speak ers Included Dr. William A. White, superintendent of the hospital; The odore G. Rlsley and Arthur H. League. The ceremonies were opened with a call to the colors by Patrick Mc- Mahon, followed by advancing the colors by Edward T. Davis. Charles W. McCaffrey was master of cere monies. Invocation and benediction were pronounced by Rev. B. F. Campbell. One of the features of the exercises was the recitation of Lincoln’s immortal Gettysburg ad dress by Capt. Charles F. Young. The Klee Orchestra and Miss Jeanette McCaffrey furnished the music for the ceremonies, which were closed with taps, sounded by Mr. McMahon. Services in Alexandria William B. Cushing Camp, No. 30. Sons of Veterans, U. S. A., assisted by the Cushing Auxiliary, had charge of the memorial exercises at the United States National Cemetery in Alexandria. Va. The recitation of Lincoln’s Gettysburg address by A1 vin Cushman Graves, grandson of Willard P. Graves, a Union veteran, was a feature. Rev. C. R. Stauffer, pastor of the Ninth Street Christian Church was the chief orator. An elaborate musical program was given under the direction of Miss Lucy M. Graves, daughter of a Union vet eran, assisted by a quartet composed of Mrs. Stephen H. Field, soprano: Mrs. Ruth Field, contralto; Stephen H. Field, tenor, and William H. Clark, bass. John L. Bateman, past commander of the Cushing Camp, presided. The Memorial day orders were read by Mrs. J. L. Bateman. Harmony Cemetery Exercises were held at Harmony Cemetery, under the auspices of the Charles Sumner Post, No. 9, G. A. R., and the Woman’s Relief Corps, No. 3. of that organization. The speakers were Nelson J. Booker, commander of the post; Rev. C. Y. Trigg and F. D. Lee. The musical program was under the direction of Mrs. Ga brlelle Pelham. Graves were deco rated by Boy Scouts under the com mand of Scoutmaster C. S. Brooks. Invocation and benediction were pro nounced by Rev. J. A. Marshall, and Deputy Comdr. S. C. Z. Westerfleld recited Lincoln's Gettysburg address. Northeast Cemetery Reading of Lincoln's Gettysburg address by Julia B. Saunders was the outstanding feature of the cere monies at the Northeast Cemetery, held under the direction of Nelson J. Booker, past commander of Post No. 9, G. A. It., assisted by Morton W. R. C., No. 1. Georgetown Law School At Georgetown University Law School, Daniel W. O’Donoghue. presi dent of the District of Coluinnia Bar Association paid a generous tribute to the memory of the 29 former students who gave their lives in the World War. The exercises were held under auspices of the senior classes in the law library, where a plaque has been Installed in memory of the dead. ltev. Charles W. Lyons, S. J., pres ident of Georgetown University offered the invocation. Members of the faculty were present on the oc casion. A student committee of World War veterans participated in the exer cises. Capt. I’aul C. Marmion and John P. Cannon represented the morning senior class and Lieut. James W. Hughes and Lieut. A1 Williams, U. S. N. the afternoon class. Brief addresses were given by Jnines Edward Borroughs on behalf of the afternoon class and John M. Fadden for the morning class. In Charge of Ceremonies The memorial services were con ducted by the Department of the Po tomac of the Grand Army of the lle- IHibllc, assisted by the Woman’s Relief Corps, Indies of the Grand Army of the Republic, the Legion of Loyal Women, Sons of Veterans and their auxiliaries of the order. Army and Navy Union, United Spanish War Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and its auxil aries. The memorial committees w<pre head ed by Department Commander Hosea B. Moulton. Other members of the general committee Included F. VV. Archibald, senior vice department com mander: George H. Kunsman. junior vice deiiartment commander; Dr. James McKee, medical director: Rev. R. E. Mcßride, chaplain; O. H. Oldroyd. as sistant adjutant general: E. D. God frey. assistant quartermaster general, and John W. Reid, patriotic instructor; Past Department Commanders of the G. A. R. George E. Corson, Harrison Dingman, Jerome B. Burke, J. M. Pipes, A. F. Dinsmore, S. E. Faunee, John MoElroy, George H. Slaybaugh, A. P. Tasker, B. P. Entrlkin. Newton Ferree, Henry A. Johnson, A. H. Frear, S. G. Mawson, H. B, Snyder, Harrison L. Dcatn, John W. Reid, Bris coe Goodhart, and Past Senior V ice Department Commanders Ames r- Medford, J. H. Howlett and Frederick VV. Archibald: Past Junior Vice De partment Commanders J. H. Joehum and Hazard Wheeler, and the follow ing commanders of G. A. R. posts. John Me Elroy. William P. Shelmlre, Samuel G. Mawson, Hosea B. Moulton, Nelson J. Booker, Thomas B. Crisp and W. C. Butler. The Loyal Legion was represented on the committee by Maj. Gen. John L. Clem. IT.l T . S. A., retired, past national commander of the legion. The Sons or Veterans were repre sented by Division Comdr. Herbert Walton Rutledge. Division Secretary Francis E. Cross. L. R. Niswnnger, commander Lincoln (’amp. No. 2; John Edwin Stark, commander Harding Camp. No. 5. and William Rosser, com mander Cushing Camp. No. 30. Other patriotic organizations were represented on committees as follows; Army and Navy Union— Commander President’s Own Garrison, Charles L. Fox; commander Gen. Guy V'. Henry Garrison, Sylvester H. Epps. I nited Spanish War Veterans —Deiiartment commander, Arthur H. League; de- IKirtment adjutant, Harry B. Coulter: commander Miles Camp, No. 1. Printe E. Khomotto; commander Harden Camp, No. 2. Daniel Foley; commander Pettit Camp, No. 3. William P. Irving; commander Lawton Camp. No. 4, George E. Burdick: commander Astor Camp. No. 6, Charles S. McKenzie; commander Dewey Naval Camp, No. 7. William VV'. Lynch; commander Urell Camp. No. 9. Raymond E. Adams; commander Sergf. Berry Camp. No. 10. Charles W. Addelle. Veterans of Foreign Wars —Department com mander, William Homer Carroll; de iiartment adjutant, Maj. E. H. Hale; commander National Capitol Post, F. I). VVisehhusen; commander Equality VV'alter Reed Post. D. J. Leahey; com mander Admiral Peary Post, S. E. Al sop; commander Federal Post. L. E. Eliff; commander'Columbia Post. J. B. Jones: commander Potomac Post, FI. L. Connelly. The American Legion—Department Comdr. Frank L. Peckham; Depart ment Adjt. Joseph J. Idler; Comdr. Wallace Streator. George Washington Post, No. 1; Comdr. Helen McCarthy. U. S. S. Jacob Jones Post, No. 2; Comdr. Emily J. Carey, Be Ilea u Wood Post. No. 3; Comdr. Max Leavy, Rob ley Post. No. 4; Comdr. George H. Rycraw. James Reese Europe Post, No. 5: Comdr. Alice M. Prentiss, Jane A. Delano Post, No. 6; Comdr. Ray mond A. Burke, McC.roarty O’Connell Post. No. 7: Comdr. John O. Johnson. Kenneth H. Nash Post. No. 8; Comdr. H. L. Wilson. Post. No. 9: Comdr. Charles L. Riemer. Stuart Walcott Post. No. 10: Comdr. C. H. Hillegeist. Quentifi Roosevelt Post. No. 11; Comdr. VV. L. Hazard. Henry C. Spengler Post. No. 12; Comdr. Thomas J. F'railey. Sergt. Jasper Post. No. 13; Comdr. Charles Kohen. Vincent B. Costello Post, No. 15; Comdr. Samuel VV. Stlnemetz. Hiram F. Cash Post, No. 16; Comdr. VV. N. Morrell. Lincoln Post. No. 17; Comdr. Aiaj. (Jen. W. A. Bethel, Augustus P. Gardner Post. No. IS; Comdr. George *' 'alley. Tank Corps Post. No. 19; ( onidr. Capt. John H. Crulge, National : Press Club Post. No. 20; Comdr. VVil i“ in ‘ J ; Johnson, Cooley McCullough tost, N°. 22; Comdr. George M. Lan ois. Bureau of Engraving and Print inß 1 oat, No. 23; Comdr. Arthur C. 1 robey. George K. Killeen Post, No. ( on,dr Sylvester Kpps, James E. \\alker Post. No. 26; Comdr. Joseph *’• Edward Douglas White Post, L°' -E Comdr. Karl .1. Brown, Carry On lost No. 28; Comdr. L. De Reef Holton, Kenneth Lewis Post. No. 29 1 re.ss and invitation—John McElrov, chairman; Maj. Cietim John l*. Clem, wnf. tant ch!li ™ian: l" J. Young. Capt. U ' in "' E. Mattocks. S. G. Mawson, £■ »• Bennett, Capt. S. K. Brett. Her oeit \\ . Rutledge. Frank A. De Groot, James J. Murphy. chnf^ ePtior Vr Dr * Hcnrv A ■ Johnson, chairman; Maj. Gen. John I, ciem Stephan l cha {P nan: Oen. Anton Stephan, assistant chairman- S G Mawson, Arthur H. League Maj W-.l '; rrink ' nk 1 ” Peckhim C*. < Tm-ir *** * s Peelman, Dr. (. harles V. Petteys, Harry F Patter- Milier maS J ' Kra »ev. Francis E. Frankifn CO "\ rnittep ~ William F. Mown l V '5* lrlnan ; Theodore A. Movie. Gee chairman; John Jasinoski. - ' ' s HHoohmarb & iCothroji To the Misses Specialized Section —Fourth Floor Betty Wales Sends Summer Frocks of Lovely Wash Silks $ 1 9.50 Fashion has decided that tub silks are the smartest thing tor Slim mer days. Every Miss planning' her vacation wardrobe includes several plain and striped tub silk dresses. These Betty W ales frocks have all the chic of tub silk and the added exclusiveness of Betty Wales styles. They will wash beautifully and lose none of their lustrous sheen. Among the varied smart styles is a two-piece effect with the new Y neck; a tub silk with linen collars and cuffs: the new jacquard figured silk with kick pleats, and a rather unusual rainbow striped frock. Every color is found, including the popular red and pastel shades. J MjSection. Fourth floor. i t I Complete Practical Camp Outfits j For Outdoor Boys and Girls • * j I Everv Summer more and more Mothers and Fathers are i sending their youngsters to well-planned Summer Camps. After selecting the camp, next in importance is the well chosen outfit of camp clothes. In our Young Peoples' Sec tions are to be found comfortable, serviceable camp clothes • that are “just right.” . j i For Girls For Boys j Khaki Gym Bloomers 95c Khaki Knickers $1.50 to $2 j Khaki Knickers . . sl-95 Flapper Pants—Khaki $1.25 Khaki Skirts on Body 95c p a , m Beach Knickers $2.75 ! Khaki Middies • Oyster Linen Knickers $2 Shedravn Middies $1.95 Khaki Suits $1.75 to $3.50 Shedrayn Lumberjack Blouses $2.95 Sports Sweaters $5 Shedrayn Shirts $2.95 Flannelette Pajamas $1.75 i Shedrayn Knickers $2.95 Terry and Blanket Bathrobes $5 , Shedrayn Camp Suits $3.95 Short-sleeved Sports Blouses Khaki Camp Suits $2.50 . $1 and $1.50 Palmer Camp Suits $2.50 Bathing Suits $2.95 to $5 Tweed Knickers $2.95 Black Rubber Raincoats $3.95 White Middies $1.50 and $1.95 Black Rubber Ponchos $3.50 Palmer Middies $1.95 Leather Belts 50c and $1 Wool Middies $4.50 to $7 White Cotton Handkerchiefs 15c Black Satin Bloomers $1.75 to $2.25 Long Trousers, Khaki or Duck, , Serge Bloomers $4.50 $2.50 to $3.50 White Jean Bloomers $1.95 Crepe Sole Oxfords $6.50 Athletic Union Suits $1 Leather Sole Oxfords $6 Flannelette Pajamas ....$1.75 and $1.95 Knee Rubber Boots $4 Beacon Cloth Bathrobes $3.50 Hip Rubber Boots $5 Shaker Sweaters $7.50 Felt Slippers $2.25 Bathing Suits $1.95 to $6 High Trot Moc Shoes $6.50 White Cotton Handkerchiefs Cotton Sports Hose, 7 to 10 y 2 $1 Wool Sports Hose $1.25 to $3.50 •jpßih Sports Hose 50c tl Crepe Sole Elk Oxfords $6.50 Heavy Pony Stockings 50c Girls' Section, Fourth floor. Shoe Section. Third floor. Boys' Section, Fourth floor. Shoe Section. Third floor. . _ Handkerchief Section, First floor. O. K. Stanton, James H. Allen, Rus sell Brown, James E. Lowry, John J. Ryan and John J. Driscoll, secretary. Transportation—Watson B. Miller, chairman: Jeremiah Wilt, Irvin Tay lor, Arthur H. League. Claiborn S. Close, Joseph J. Stein, A. S. Imirie, Sam W. Steinmetz. William G. Jon nieson, William F. Franklin. Finance —B. P. Entrlkin. honorary chairman; Col. Arthur H. League, chairman; Col. A. J. Kimmell. assist ant chairman; Dr. Henry A. Johnson, assistant chairman; O. H. Oldroyd, secretary: E. D. Godfrey, treasurer; Briscoe Ooodharf, F. W. Archibald, George H. Kunsman. Harry F. Pat terson. Frank L. Peckham, Wallace Streater. James W. Lyons, A. B, Ben nett. William K. Miller. Thomas J. Frailey, C. O. Howard, John T. Ryan, William Franklin. Miss Augusta B. Painter was gen eral director of all organizations of women who served as collectors for the various patriotic orders wt connec tion with the memorial services. The collectors were: Group No. 1, Woman's Relief Corps. O. P. Morton. No. 1, Elizier Davis, Susie Adelle. Elizabeth Radcliff. Mary Ball; Charles Sumner, No. 3. Julia West Hamilton, chairman. Group No. 2. Burnside, No. 4, Rosalie McK. Shelton. Cora B. Davis. Stella Gardner, Minnie Sutherland; Lincoln. 5 No. ti, Airs. Horn, Mrs. Shirley, Mrs. Quinn, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Bowen, Mrs. Baxter; George IT. Thomas, No. 11. Mrs. Wingate. Mrs. Watson, Mamie P. Dorsey, Florence M. Stout: Phil Sheri dan. No. 12,‘Charlotte M. Cary, Carrie A. Gury, Elizabeth D. Shaw. Group No. 3. Auxiliary to Sons of Veterans. U. S. A., Sadie P. Woltz, Mrs. Hullings, Miss Downing. Group No. 4. Daughters of Veterans, Anna Hage. Etoile Albright, Katie Guiton. Group Nq. 5, Indies of the Grand Army. Olive C. Johnson, Julia Leavitt. Beatrice E. Deeds, Mary Sitz Parker. Group No. 6, Spanish War Auxiliary. Nora M. Albers. Naomi Harriman. Grace Luttrell, Mary Hohenstein, Rose Vernon. Group No. 7. Lineal Society. Spanish War Veterans, Katherine Lawson, Katherine Baum. Group No. 8, Auxiliary to American Legion. Mrs. Leon Arnold. The auditing committee was Bi«t>uoe Goodhart, chairman; F. W. Archibald, O. Parker and I>emuel Fugitt. Tlie decorations and grounds com mittee was Robert R. Dye, superin tendent Arlington Cemetery, chairman. A detachment of 150 Boy Scouts placed flags on graves in Arlington Ceme tery Thursday, and 100 Girl Scout: placed the flowers on the graves inis morning.