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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19
GRIM isaged War

Our Uncle Sam despises strife,
although he knows no fear; he
likes the calm and peaceful life,
with happy faces near. He'd
rather suffer for a while, and hold
his anger down, than change his
double-leaded smile for grim and
warlike frown. And so some fool
ish nations think that they can
rub it in, and twist his nose till
t is pink, and kick his starboard
shin. He's slow to anger. so he
IS. but mighty in his wrath, and
,yhen he does get down to biz
lou see him NOW a swath. And
when he sheds his vest and coat,
nd mikes in a spat, remarking
] will get the goat OF those who
licked my hat, we all stand up
or Uncle Sam, our hats on high
are tossed, we do not care
mixers jam how much the scrap
nav cost. Before the fur begins
to fly we argue and debate. and
roast the government sky high.
and kick uD ructions great: but
when our Uncle Sammy plans an
enemy to scrag. we all are good
Americans who love the starry
flag. We hate a scrap, but when
it comes, we kiss our weeping
danes. grind up our swords and
beat the drums and fairly bust
Our names. WALT MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19
CLAIM OF $4,000 DAMAGES.
Alleged Election From Apartment
Basis of Court Proceedings.

John O. Evans and George H. Dunster
are named defendants in a suit to recover
$4,000 damages filed in the District SUI
preme Court by Mrs. Mary T. Field. She
alleges she was forcibly elected from an
apartment occupied by her at 1oe1 Yer
mont avenue, August IL last.
Through Attorney ]. H. Bilbrey. Mrs.
Field tells the court that the defendants
broke into one of the rooms of her apart
ment when she was i'll. They were threat
ening and insulting, she alleges, and
grabbing her by the arm, dragged her
into the hall and elected her through the
front door, The glass in the door was
broken during the struggle, she states,
and her wrist badly lacerated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19
Printing Contracts Awarded.

Contracts were awarded today for a
portion of the printing of the patent
Office for the next fiscal year. The
Norris-Peters Company of this city was
awarded the contract for printing the
current issues of patents, their price
being 81 cents per 100 copies for each
patent, and so cents for fifty-three
copies of each design. The webb &
Bocorselski Company received the
award for foreign patents. their bid
being AZ cents for two copies of each
patent The award for the reproduc-
ton of the back issue has not yet been
made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19
DISTRICT DEATH RATE
SLIGHTLY DECREASED
Comparison of 1918 With Two Pre-.
ceding Years-Statistics for
United States.

There was a decrease of l per cent in
the death rate in the District of Column
bia in 1913. compared with 1912. accord
ing to figures made public by the census
office today The figures for 1913 also
were lower by IA per cent than the
death rate in this city for 1911. The de-
crease was greater among the colored
population than among the white. Com
pared with 1872 the decrease in the
death rate among the colored population
was % per cent. while among the white
population the decrease amounted only
to four-tenths of 1 per cent
Death Rate in United States.
The death rate of the United States
was higher by two-tenths of 1 per cent
in 1913 than in 1912 The death rate of
the registration area of the United States
in 1913 was AL per 1000 estimated
population. compared with 1879 per cent
in 1912 1t was, however. less than for
1911 which was 14.2, and markedly lower
than the average rate for the fve-year
period. 19O1-19o5. which was 49, The
decrease in the death rate amounts to 10
per cent, or to a reduction of about one
death in every eight during the interval
of ten years.
The death rate for 1918 was based OH
$50 S.gS deaths returned from twenty-four
registration states, the District of Co
lumbia and forty-one cities in non-regis-
tration states. The total population in
cluded in the registration areas report
ing is g.. 2299, 1874, or 651 per cent of the
estimated population of the United
States.
Rhode Island showed the largest per-
centage of decrease in the death rate
for 1901 to 1905 of 1871. followed by New
York with 1...3 New Jersey, 11.2, and
Massachusetts,. 90.
Increases Shown.
Slightly increased death rates for 1913
are shown for Michigan 4.5l. New Hamp-
shire 90 and Indiana mS. These in
creases according to the census bureau
may be due in some cases to increased
accuracy of registration of deaths dur
ing 1913 as compared with the earlier
period.
Among the cities of 100000 poplation
and over the variation shown in the
death rates covers a wide range. In
general the tendency seems to be to a
lower mortality. The following cities
show a reduction of 20 per cent or more
from 19O11905 to 1913. or an average of
per cent or more for each year Of the
past decade.
New York. 247; Jersey City, pa;
Newark, N. j., %; San Francisco, ut;
Lowell. Mass, 21.3; Spokane Wash.
81: Denver, Col, 20.3, and Paterson,
N. j., 20.1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19
Sir William Willcocks Lecture.

Sir William WiIlcocks. builder Of the
Assuan dam. lectured on Egyptian and
Turkish Life" at the Home Club last
night He disputed the idea that the
eastern hemisphere is a place of mys-
terry. declaring that the place to see
human nature in its elemental state was
in the eastern countries. The artificIal-
fly Of the west, he declared. has never
penetrated to eastern countries A dance
followed the address
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19
Garfield Nurses to Graduate.

Garfield Hospital Training School for
Nurses Thursday afternoon at o'clock
is to graduate the following: Harriet H.
Beale, Maryland; Edna r. Potz. vir-
GINA: Annie l.. McFadden, Virginia:
Gertrude L. Leakin. District Of Column
bia: Janet G. Kuhn, Maryland: EosalthA
X. Didier. Virginia: Katherine X. Didier.
Virginia; Irne Robertson. New York:
Marjorie ID. Woodzell. Virginia; Annie
Miller. Virginia; Bernice NJ. Everstine,
West Virginia, and Emily r. Warren.
Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19
Native Of Virginia.
Will Arrange for Outing.

A. meeting of the special committee in
charge Of the annual outing Of the
Chamber of Commerce to Old Point Com
fort, Va, is to be held Thursday at noon
in the room of the chamber. at 10Th and
F streets. Plans for the outing are to
be perfected at that meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19
Reads Paper on Street Lighting.

Employees Of the Washington Railway
and Electric Company gathered last night
on the roof garden of the Potomac Electric
Power Company building and listened to
the reading Of a paper on street lighting
by hobart b. Patterson. chief of the
arc lighting department. The lecture was
Illustrated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19
NO IMMEDIATE CHANGES
OR SWEEPING REFORMS
John n. Sherman, Superintendent Of
Weights, Measures and Markets,
Announces Policy.

l. No immediate changes or sweeping re-
forms are to be made in the administra-
ton of the affairs of the Office of super
intendent of weights measures and mar
kets of the District of Columbia This
was the statement of John H. Sherman,
newly selected head of the department,
who has just entered upon his official
duties.
The oath of office was administered by
DR.. William Tindall, secretary to the
Commissioners. in the presence of Com
missioner Siddons.
Will Take Time to Get Acquainted.
Declaring that plans for an immediate
reorganization of the office would be pre-
presumptuous in the young successor OF
SO able and experienced an official as the
late Col William C. Haskell. former su-
perintendent of weights. measures
and markets. Mr.. Sherman announced
that, for the present, he would devote his
attention to familiarizing himself with
the requirements of the office and ascer-
tanning the wishes of the Commissioners
concerning the administration of its af-
fairs.
He expressed regret that there had been
| circulated a report to the effect that the
middleman is to be an object of attack
by the new administration Nothing could
be farther from his intentions, he stated.
The idea that this office is aiming at any
| thing in the nature of a combination OF
philanthropy and marketing is equally
without foundation, he asserted.
Native of Virginia.
The new superintendent of weights,
measures and markets was recommended
70 rthe position by the Department of
Agriculture. He is a native of Virginia,
a graduate of the Central High School
of Washington and of Cornell University
AS an economic engineer he has special
lied on problems of distribution of prod
ucts, with related problems Of storage,
etc, and has had considerable incidental
experience in production engineering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19

Feaiy's Pharmacy, 18th ST., Cor. Pa. Az.
sc, VIII take your little Wants Ads for
insertion in The Star Help and Satua-
ton Wanted, Lost and Found, Sale Mis-
cellaneous. Rooms for Rent are only one
cent word day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19
Phi Mu Sigma Initiation,

The Delta Chapter of the Phi Nh
Sigma Fraternity is to hold it's meeting
tonight and a trip ''over the Alps will
be made by two candidates for member
ship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19
Quigley's r

Quigley's Pharmacy, 21st ST.. Cor. G,
is your neighborhood branch where Help
and Situations Wanted, Rooms for Rent
and other Want ads may be left for The
Star at penny a word per day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19
Injured While Skylarking.

While skylarking near 7th and L
streets northwest Joseph Burgess. col
ored, residing at 1106 4th street north
west, fell and received dislocation of
the left shoulder. He was taken to
Emergency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19

Norfolk and WesteSp Railway.
Handsomely illustrated booklet, giving
places Of interest along this scenic route,
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19

A Special Teller and Ladies', Roo,,
are at the disposal of women patrons If
the Union Trust Co. s.w. cor. 10Th Z. II
vertfsement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19
CITY ITEMS.


do Over the Parlor Chairs.
tables and other pieces\with REILLY'S
new. One 25c bottle is enough. Paints
Glass and Brushes. 1884 N. Y. ave. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19

Real Scotch tweeds-'Grampian'' Home
spuns-made of selected wool grown on
the Grampian Hills of Scotland E. H.
Snyder & Co, Merchant Tailors, 14ll G
st. NV, are exclusive Washington agents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19

Carpets and Rugs Cleaned and stored
Charges moderate. Phone Conger's. W
$50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19

Phone Your Want Aa to The Star.
Main 2440.
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The Best Ready-mixed Paint I'm WASH
ington for s1.25 per gal Red, Brown,
Yellow, Slate, any Green. Browns 18th & n.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19

Mfllwork business promptly. Machines on
premises. EISINGER BROS, 2lU9 eth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19

Lawn Mowers and Tools Sharpened.
Emmons, 2O7 Pa. ave. Sc. Phone Line. 1852
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19

Money to loan at and go on real estate
Frank T. Rawlings Co.. 1925 N. Y ave-
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19

Best Butter. :Sc; Fresh EGGS. 2Scs Best
Coffee, CSC Redman's. 916 La ave. NJ. 22S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19
For Heat Depression

Take Horsford's Acid Phosphate.
You will find 1t a prompt relief-a cool
ing. refreshing and delicious bevera ge.-
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19
Get the Flowers ut Gud.

Get the Flowers ut Gude's.
Choice homegrown fowers and artistic
decorations for all occasions. 1914 F.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19
PHOTOS BY GASL|GHT
WILL FEATURE EXHIBIT
Cooking Also to Form Part of Wash.
ington Company's Demonstra.
ton This Week.

Photography by gaslight is to be a
feature of the demonstration given by
the Washington Gas Light Company at
st. Dominic's Hall. 9th and F streets
southwest. this week. The demonstra-
ton and exhibit opened this afternoon,
and Is to continue until Friday night.
The hours as announced in the invita-
tions which have been sent to house
wives in the neighborhood of St
Dominic's will be: Today, to 4 pm
and to pm: tomorrow, to pm;
Thursday. to pm. and to pm,
and Friday. 2 to pm
A type of light with which the com
pany has been experimenting for sew
eral months is to be used in the dem
onstrations of Photography. BY means
Of this light. it is stated, pictures equal
to those taken by daylight may be
made. At each demonstration "sittngs''
will be given to as many of the visi-
tors as can be accommodated, and the
finished pictures are to be presented
free as souvenirs TO the sitters. 1t is
stated the light has never been used
elsewhere.
Cooking Demonstrations.
Demonstrations of cooking on modern
gas ranges and illustrations of the prop
er and economical use of gas in all
types of gas appliances are also to be
features Of the exhibit The cooking
demonstrations are to be in charge of
Mrs. Mary Harris Hoar. the company's
cookery expert, who will prepare and
serve a complete meal at each demon
stration. Free distribution of gas ap-
planes. such as coasters, gas irons,
etc, is also to be a daily feature.
At the seven exhibits already given
by the Washington Gas Light Company
e.oSs persons have been present, this
being the actual count from the ticket
stubs turned in at the doors. and taking
no count Of those admitted without
tickets The company has planned to
give about fifteen more Of the demon
strations in various parts Of the city
and suburbs during the summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19

from Washington's finest homes Mod
ern equipment insures satisfactory result:
at lowest cost. Tel. NJ. 2O25 for wagon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19

Visit Our Dining RoOm-Test for Your
self Vegetarian Dining Room. 1918 G St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19

BEERS as much as their snap and fla
vor that makes them so popular. You
ought to drink Maerzen and Senate. 2
doz.. SITS Q,ager, $3.50. Bottle re-
bate. SOC. Write or tel. West 1900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Naturalization Opera Company in
ell Trovatore" Sis pm.
Columbia-The Columbia Players in
"Sweet Lavender" S:15 pm
Polrs-Pon Players in Little Miss
Brown" S:15 pm.
Keith's-High-cla vaudeville, Sis
pm.
Gayety-Ed. Lee wrothe and the Gin
ger Girls" Sis pm.
Cosmos-Vaudeville and pictures, con-
tinuous show, ! to 1910 pm.
Casino-vaudeville and pictures, con-
tinuous show, lis to 5. $50 to 1890
pm.
Garden-Feature motion pictures, 10
am. to II pm.
Orpheum-Feature motion pictures,
10 am. to IL pm.
Crandan's-Feature films, 10 am. to
il pm.
The Drillery Business College.
Pitman and Gregg Shorthand. Civil Service
aeisiager's Famous Ice Cream, SOC
one-half gal 235 NV. Phone 216i.
kodaks-EastmaD Goods and OtherA
Columbia Photo. Sup. Co., 1894 n. y. ave-
Visit Our Dining RoOm-Test for Your
self Vegetarian Dining Room. 1918 G St
8IS 18th. G. A. Muddiman & CO.. 1904 6.
Cottage Lamps and Oil Stoves.
Sun Dials ]. H. Corning. 80 18th st.
Every Honor Is Accorded Holmes Bread.
1t has marked a new era in Bread max
ing. Milk is used instead of water De-
Nvered to you at SC and 1Oc loaf. Holmes
Bakery 1O1 f st. Phone. NJ. 1881.
Phone Your Want Ad to The Star.
Main 2440.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19

8I6 18th. G. A. Muddiman & CO.. 1904 6
Cottage Lamps and Oil Stoves.
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Soft Shell Grabs. 1oc-F.F.v.. zoos Pa. a,
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Bertv.wolfe. life insurance. Colorado bldg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19

For boolletG apply ticket Offices. 1899
: 81 and Jl;i Pa. aye.-.Adver,isement.
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Art Supplies. Schmidt 1927 18th st
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N0daks-Eastman Goods and OtherA
Columbia Photo. Sup. Co., 1894 n. y. ave-
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Aeislngerss Famous Ice Cream, soc
one-half gal 235 G NV. Phone 216s.
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livery Honor Is Accorded Holmes Bread.
1t has marked a new era in Bread max
ing. Milk is used instead of water. De-
livered to you at SC and 1oc loaf. Holmes
Bakery, 1OT f st. Phone. NJ 1887.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19

The Drillery Business College.
Pitman and Gregg Shorthand. Civil Service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19

Sun Dials. ]. H. Corning. 80 18th st.
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Phone Your Want Al to The Star.
Main 2440
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-12

>NVhshiucN II iOtt II I-SBG.I
therefore. keep this great conception
that the problems which we face are
not problems of organization. but of
producing moro understanding spirit"
MESSAGE OF CHRISTIAN
CHURCHES TO PEOPLE OF JAPAN
ne The message N. OF tho council to the
sGiPf or hv japan sn to be sonxoyed to the
posed of DIR. Shaiier Mathews. presi-
d de3tt OF the council. and pr. Sidney l..
'kyo, Japan, follows:
TO the brethren of the Church OF
Christ In Japan-grceting:
The Federal Council of the Churches
or Christ In America has delegated
WOO. OF our most honorcd and beloved
rspresentatiyes to convey to YOU tho
assurance ms u,ra ice. Of our love unfeigned and
o. our prayers in your behalf.
professor Smaller Mathews, ID. d.. Is
the dean OF the divinity school OF the
University OF Chicago, an author wide
i ~ known no i,, among us whose standing
i is remembered that he is att his time
the president OF the Federal Council.
Scarcity f nse,,s sianTS IT, Gnlick D. D.
he has been n professor in the Doshi-
sha University OF Japan for years.
he has been invited to our most prom,
inent pulpits. has secured q hearing
for the cause of Japan by the foremost
not only as your brother. but intrusted
with the duty of representing, with
tant Christianity in America. we are
sending 10 you those who by right of
Intellect and spirit are we'll qualified
Eve beg to assure you, dear breth-
rem. Of the interest with which we have
noted the recent progress of Japan,
all the arts and sciences We have
marked n, the quiekening of your intel
knr a
oher for the enrichment of your
thought, and in turn you have con
world the Inspiration OF ethical desire
| also: and in the elevation Of your mo-
raj life have realized the transcendent
fields of your activity, industrial, intel
iectual. moral America has noted your
n ',i. .sl :, . and purposeful progress.
terest and sympathy has been reach
ing out of eager hands to God.
| JAPAN'S PROGRESS
TOWARD CHRISTIANITY
Beyond all else the spectacle of
moved and still moves our henrts.
There was day when liberation
whose .creeds were not phrased in the
same forms of speech. If Japan has
For s9 TOT has AGriea
Christ whatever may be our minor
differences. our attitude is not now one
VI mere tolerance, chill ana alOOf, but
OF sympathy, tender and ardent. 1t is
with sympathy toward you. beloved
brethren, that we send our messengers
| to YOU We arc persuaded that Chris
tianity makes It's largest possible con-
tribution to the peace and prosperity of
| the world, not when it undertakes by
her organized ecclesiastical bodies to
solve the complex problems or civiliza-
ton.
| she does better far. when she leads
men TO her affairs and as best she may
helps them to learn the privilege Of
absolute trust in Christ her Lord, and
! the obligation OF uttermost devotion to
Him IN such loyalty as shall find inter
probation in holy and unseliisl minis
tries to humanity. We shall not an
dertake to set in order the points OF
Our religious agreement or the spe-
ciiic objects of our Christian purpose
rs we yearn for the enlightenment and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-12
FIRING ACROSS BORDER
AT NACO is UNCHECKED
(Continued From First I


rama and declared for the government
OF convention. Two high officers OF
the navy arrived hero to-day. and pre-
scented letters bearing the signatures
OF the captains of the ships and prac-
tically the entire list of officers offer
ing their services TO the convention
government.
President Gutierrez at once ordered
an attack on Vera Cruz and Tampico
and forwarded $4,000 to the ships for
the payment OF the wages of the sail
ors.
Persistent but unofficial. reports
reach President Gutierrez that Venus
tiano Carrnnaa and his Cabinet are
about to leave Mexico and sail to-day
or tomorrow for Central America.
Ysidro F'abela, Foreign Minister in the
Carranza Cabinet, has already left Vera
Cruz. sailing yesterday for France, via
Havana.
II the report OF the Carranza exodus
is true. a fifteen days armistice will
be declared by the convention, and
restoration Of peace without further
bloodshcd Is assured. Colonel Rogue
Gonzales Cara. president Of tho con-
vention, is authority for the statement
that the armistice will be declared.
Meanwhile preparations for the wag-
ing of vigorous campaign against
CarranZa proceeds. General villa left
tonight for Guadalajara at the head
OF $4,000 men,. The attack Will not
be made for six or seven days. a large
bridge across the Rio Grande between
1rapuato and Guadalajara has been
blown up and viii have to be repla ced
before the troops can cross. The river
is so high from recent nosds as TO
make fordIng Impossible for the artil-
lcry.
General villa promises to take the
town is one day. IT Is said TO be
strongly defended.
ZAPATA ANNOUNCES
ARRIVAL AT PUEBI.A
A dispatch from General Zapata to-
night announced his arrival before
Pucbla. He asks for 5000 more men
and $4,000 rounds Of rife ammun
tion. The attack on tho city will com
rnence AS soon as tho reinforccmonts,
which have been sent arrive.
overall changes are to be made in the
Gutierrez Cabinet. TO meet the wishes
OF the Zapatistas lose Eascuncclos
will be replaced as Minister of Public
Instruction: Manuel Palafox, Zapata's
private secretary, will become Min
lister OF l'omento: Valent!n CANA, uncle
OF Antoni Soto Y Gema. the present
Minister OF Fomento wiz become Min
lister OF Foreign Relations.
Five thousand persons attended the
Madero memorial services In the little
French cemetery and heard General
Villa. leader of the north and conuueror
OF Mexico CITY. eulogiZc the martyred
President. General Villa broke down
with emotion before he had finished his
address. and was supported on either
side by Generals Raoul and Gabria Ma
dcro. brothers OF the late Francisco
/. Madero. Tr.. and the three stood
weeping over the grave as the as
senblcd legions OF troops and crowds
of friends barred their heads in silent
tribute