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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06
TENDER THEIR SERVICES
SHOULD WAR BE DECLARED
German Army Officers Would Aid
United States in Conflict
With Mexico.

Announcement was made at meeting
Yesterday of the Army and Navy Union
that five officers of the active German
army have rendered their services to the
United States in the event of war with
Mexico. The five officers of the kaiser 8
military establishment. who are foreign
honorary national aids de camp of the
Army and Navy Union of the United
States of America. are Maj. Gen. Oskar
Freiherr Won Waiter, commanding the
10th Field Artillery Brigade Of the Ger
man army. with headquarters at Posen:
Maj. Adolph NJ. Westphalen. Antwerp;
Capt Wilhelm Friedrich Alexander kolle
Stuttgart: Lieut.. Wilhelm Won Trotha,
Berlin and D.. Max Waters, Frankfort.
In rendering their services. through
National Commander II. Oden Lake of
the Army and Navy Union. these officers
state that in the event of an armed con-
fiict between the United States and Mex
leo the American forces might require
the services of trained military men. The
Germans state that if their offer is ac-
copied they will have no trouble in OBJ
tanning extended leave of absence from
their commands and VIII join the Ameu-
can army at once.
At the meeting OF the Army and Navy
Union, which he'd at the organiZa-
tons headquarters, the rank Of colonel
in the organiza ton vas conferred on
Capt. ". IL. Wunder, adjutant Of the
Minute Men. and Capt Julius L. Al
brecht National Commander Lake pre-
scented the commissions. being assisted
by Col L. D. Rice. Col. NJ A. Winter
and Capt. ]. Walter Mitchell. Tentative
plans we're discussed at the meeting for
an Official visit to the veteran military
organizations Of Germany by Commander
Lake and staff.
Patriotic organizations are evidencing
their martial spirit and showing eager
ness to go to war with Mexico. Mem
bers Of the Presidents own garrison
No. 1O4. Army and Navy Union. last
night to a man favored the immediate
invasion Of Mexico and the dictation OF
terms from Mexico City.
Edward Lnn. In a speech. offered the
services of the garrison to the President
and J. C. Martin, veteran Of the Mexi
can war. Joined in the tender. saying
Il am getting along in years. but l
believe there is still enough patriotism
left in me to give a good account OF
myself in an attack on the .greasers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06
WINS SPEAKING CONTEST.
Miss Alice Harbaugh Awarded Gold
Medal at Brookland School.

Miss Alice Harbaugh. daughter of
Charles A. Harbaugh. 300 18th street
northeast won the gold medal in the
public speaking contest against the
liquor traffic. held in the Lord Memorial
Hall. Brookland. last erening.
Others who participated. all eighth
grade pupils of the Brookand School
were Madeline McArdle. Evelyn Carr
Helen Bingham. Alberta Houser. Doro-
thy Fisher and Gordon Edmonds. They
had all previously won silver medals in
a series of similar contests conducted
during the winter by Mrs. Hattie s.
Petrie of the W. c. r L.
Miss Harbaugh is thirteen years old
She had previously won first prize OF
so. against more than 9 COO contestants
offered by the ". G. T L. to the Wash.
fnSton schoolgirl who should submit the
best postcard essay on dry Washing
toi.. Miss Harbaugh's speech last night
was in the nature of an appeal to voters
on the eve OF election day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06
KAHN BILL ENDORSED.
Spanish War Camp for Civilians as
National Guard Officers.

The bill introduced in Congress by Rep
resentative Kahn of California. authoriz-
ing the appointment of civilians as COM
mssioned officers in the National Guard
of the several states, was Endorsed at
the meeting last night of Gen. Miles
Camp. United Spanish War Veterans.
The bill already has the approval of
Brig. Gen. Mills, U. S. A, chief of the
division of militia affairs of the War
Department; Gen. George H. Harries,
commanding the District National Guard !;
Lieut.. Col. Parmerter. U. S. A, adju-
tant of the District National Guard, and
Coils. Ourand and Harvey of the District
militia.
Winfield Jones. secretary of the Ma
tional Defense League, Which is urging
the passage of the bill, addressed Miles
Camp on the necessity of Spanish-Amer-
lean War Veterans taking more interest
in the work Of the National Guard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06
TOWN ELECTIONS HELD.
Commissioners Chosen at Poolesville
and GAINESVILLE, Md.
ecial oorrespopdence OF The star.

Special Correspondence OF The Star.
BOYDS. Md, May 6.-At the town cleo
ton held at Pooiesville, Montgomery
county. Monday. the following commits
sioners were elected: DR.. B. W. Walling
7. R. Hall. l.. r. Cruitt Howard w.
Spurrier and II. l.. Willard. The present
mayor is DR.. Walling. who probably will
succeed himself at the meeting of the
new board next week.
The town election at GAINESVILLE re-
suited in the choice of Clagett c. Hilton
Arthur L. Jones and Charles r. Darby
as commissioners. The present mayor.
Arthur L. Jones. will probably succeed
himself.
Local agents of the United States En-
press Company west of Baltimore and
Washington on this division of the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad have been notified
that the company will cease to do bust
ness on the night of June 30. 1t is re-
ported that the Wells-Fargo Express
Company will likely take up the United
States Express Company's business.
Ground Will be broken shortly at CIarks-
burg for the erection of handsome new
parsonage for the Northern Methodist
Church. to cost about $500. Rev. Thorn
rs S. Davis is pastor of the church It
is expected the work will be completed
by fall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06
COMMUNITY "H|KERS"
FIGURING ON A ROUTE
No Decision Yet Made as to Program
for Next Sunday-Many De-
sirable Trails
Where shall the next trip be?

Where shall the next trip be?
That is the question which those promi-
nent in the ranks of the wanderlusters
are asking themselves Degrading the
route of the next community hike. to be
taken Sunday. Several routes. or
trails" as the wanderlusters prefer to
term them, are being considered.
The question does not arise from lack
Of roads and destinations, say those who
are wise in hiking lore but rather from
the unusually large number Of beautiful
sections around Washington. OF the
scores Of attractive routes in and near
the District only three have been passed
over so far
To Cover Same Routes.
It Is planned at present to have prac-
tically the same routes covered by both
the morning and afternoon hikes. The
distinction between the two will remain
as in the past, the earlier jaunt being
devoted more in detail to field study OF
birds (Which are to be seen in greatest
abundance in the early part OF the oay'
and flowers. The afternoon wander
lusters, while busying themselves Also
with interesting bits of natural history,
will not go into so much detail, but Will
devote themselves more to the scenery
and to walking.
To many the jaunts are as weekly pic
MICS The lunch box is filed, the camera
is loaded and the field or opera glasses
are brought out All is made ready for
the hike OF the morning or afternoon
The beauties of the road, the freshness
of the air. the joys of the outdoors-all
these things can be appreciated only by
making the excursion, say those who
have been on the previous outings.
Promises to Be Regular"
Il intend to go on one hike every Sun
day as long as they are made" said one
wanderluster yesterday. Il don't know
when I've had SO much enjoyment as l
have had on these outings. It Is jolly
crowd of good fellows who love the
outdoors and feel the need Of getting
breath of fresh air at least once a week.
Il like to walk, but I never did much
of it until the community hikes were
started. 1t seems that ! could never
get up enough ambition to do SO before,
or that something always happened at
the last moment to prevent me from go
Ing. But in the future, as long as these
outings are taken. | expect to be found
right up front among the mixers, and l
mean that. rain or shine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06
EARLY MORNING FIRES.
Gibberman's Grocery Damaged $500
Chinese Laundry Has Slight Blaze.

Several companies Of firemen responded
to an alarm sounded about 1870 o'clock
this morning and found a fire in Gibber-
iian's grocery store. 1857 I'D street north
west The fire was of unknown origin,
the police report. and about $500 damage
resulted.
Chung Jim, a laundryman at $50 Penn
sylvania avenue southeast. a few minutes
after IL o'clock this morning. found it
necessary to summon firemen to his place
Of business An overheated stove set fire
to some clothing. About $15 damage re-
suited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06
MISS MARGARET REAMER DIES.
Funeral Services to Be Held This
Evening. Interment at Hanoyer

Miss Margaret Reamer. seventy-eight
year Old, died at the residence of her
niece Mrs Margaret TRACER. I'll Mount
vernon place northwest. yesterday. after
All illness OF two Years. Funera. serv-
iees are to be held this evening at The
Fuddie of St Pauls English I.uthe-an
church officiating. The body is to be
taken TO Hanover. Pa. tomorrow for
intc-ment.
Miss Reamer was born in Hanover
she had hved in this city for fifteen
years. and was a member OF the Penn
sylvania State Association and st PauIs
English Lutheran Church Besides
Mrs. TRACER a sister. Miss Sarah J.
Reamer. ano a niece. Mrs. Ida Blue OF
this city. survive her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06
Californians to Meet June 2.

Plans for the annual gathering of the
members of the California State Associa.
ton at the Joaquin Miller cabin in Rock
Creek Park. June Z. were discussed al
a meeting Of the organization at ele
street northwest last evening. Ar
engagements We're also considered for a
moonlight excursion to celebrate Admis-
sion day. September 9. Representative
knowland and William Flaherty spoke.
tributing numbers being by Miss stone
breaker. Miss Audrey Harvey, W. F.
O'Donoghue. w. McCord Miss c. Nc
Cauley and A. v. Stubenranch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06
RELIEF SOCIETY MEETS.
Officers Make Reports and Trustees
for Year Are Elected.

The Southern Relief Society held its
last monthly meeting of the season at the
New Willard Hotel last night Reports
of officers were made. Trustees for the
ensuing year were elected as follows:
Miss Mamie Randolph Heth, president
of the society: Mrs. John T. Callaghan,
Mrs Francis Chisoln. Mrs. E. F. Frey,
Mrs. E. K Humphries, Mrs. George Gov
ington, Mrs James f. Mucare. Mrs.
Lawrence Quirollo. Mrs. Marcus Wright.
Mrs Albert Hill. Mrs. Elisha Meridith.
Mrs Leonard Hoffman. Mrs James W.
Wrenn. Mrs. Bell {. Riley and Mrs.
James Davis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06
Lectures to Engineers,

Col " ". Harris. the engineer officer
in charge Of public buildings and grounds
last night delivered lecture before the
members of the Washington Society OF
Engineers at its hall. - 18Th street He
gave a non-technical description of the
important improvements in progress in
the navigation of the Mississippi Ter
nessee and Columbia rivers. Various fea-
lures of the different projects were illus
trated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06
Bethel Association Elects Officers

The annual election of the Bethel Lit
erary and Historical Association. held at
Metropolitan A. NJ. f.. Church last night,
resulted as follows: Miss NJ. A. D.
Madre. president: Mr.. A. S. Pinkett
first vice president: Mr.. Sylvester l..
McIaurin. second vice president; James
A. Aston, recording secretary; Miss
Parthenia Woodson, corresponding sec
rotary: Miss ]. r. Bush treasurer: Prof.
William H. Richards. lecturer ard coun-
selor; Miss A. y. Belt, librarian; Clar-
ence E. Allen marshal, and Rev. c. ii.
Stepteau, chaplain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06
National Guard Target Practice.

Companies L and NJ, 1st Infantry, Ma
tional Guard OF the District of Columbia
which inaugurated the annual target sea
son of the local militia on the Congress
Heights range, will complete their shoot
ing today. and this evening will return
to their armory.
Tomorrow morning at Z o'clock Com
panies I and K of the same regiment
will report at their armory in heavy
marching order and will proceed to the
range for three days of shooting. The
trip to the range will be made on street
cars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06
PLANNING FOR FLOWER SHOW,
Dealers Predict Shortage of Carna.
lions for Mothers Day.

Plans for the annual flower show to be
given next fall by the Florist Club of
Washington were discussed at a meeting
last night at 1914 F street northwest.
1t was announced that there will be a
shortage of carnations for Mothers day
next Sunday, and 1t was recommended
that white flowers be worn Richard
Vincent, jr.. of White Marsh, Md, spoke
on organization, recommending a union
of the delegations from this ely and Bal
timore to the national convention. He
showed a new variety of carnation.
The following committee members were
appointed q committee on ARRANGEMENTS:
Fred Kraemer, William F. GUIDE and R.
L. Jenkins
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06
Legal Rights of Women. Tonic

Legal rights Of women in the District
are to be discussed by John P. Earnest
member OF the George Washington Law
School faculty, in an address to he de-
livered before the Mothers Club of the
Dent School tomorrow afternoon at S:15
o CLOCK Laws governing motion pictures
IN the District are also to be considered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06
COMPLAINS to Police of Assault.

George Serdel. thi-ty-two years old.
whose address was given az 4nl s,h stree:
southeast. complained TO the police that
three unidentified co,ored men assaulted
him at Pennsylvania avenue ard I'd street
northwest last night One of tho men ciit
Lis head with a bottle. he stateu, and he
went 10 Emergency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06
ALUMNI WILL DECORATE
NEW SCHOOL BUILDING
Western High Graduates Plan to
Raise Funds-Meeting Held
Last Night.

Funds for the decoration Of the new
Western High School building are to be
raised by the alumni of the school This
was decided last night at a meeting of
the Western Alumni Association in
James Ormond Wilson Normal School.
18th and Harvard streets northwest.
Steps were taken by the association to
provide for the sending out to all alumni
Of the school and to all who ever at
tended Western for a period of two
years circular letter asking for contri-
buttons toward interior decorations when
the new school is built. Bryan Morse,
secretary Of the association. is to draft
the letter and also to see that the secre-
tares Of all the classes that have grad
uated from Western take personal action
in rounding up their classmates.
Discussion of Ways and Means.
The advisability Of holding a benefit
performance at one OF the local theaters
was also discussed, but no definite action
was taken by the association.
The sentiment of the members was that
probably enough money could be raised
through the loyal alumni Of the schoo,
to defray the expenses Q. redecoratine
the schoo! with statues, pictures and
other works o. art. which Congress
makes no provision FOR.
Miss Alberta Walker. vice president of
the association, presided. The following
committee was appointed to see to the
circulation of the letter: Miss Florence
Piper. chairman: Miss Dixon, Miss Gold
en-, Miss Pepper. Miss Howard, Miss
Rose, Miss Martin. Miss Maher, Miss Du
Bose and Miss Newell.
The next meeting of the alumni as
be held at the normal school, when a
committee of teachers is to be appointed
for buying the different art works to
decorate the new school.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06

Richardson's Pharmacy. n. Cap. Cor. p
st. will be pleased to take your little want
ads for The Star. penny word a day
for most want ads. such as Rent Rooms.
For Sale Miscellaneous. Help and Situa-
tons Wanted and Lost and Found.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06
ABOUT 400 MORE NEEDED
FOR THE GREEK PAGEANT
Musical Director Foster Says Addi-
tional Singers Need Not Have
Great Voices.

About 400 additional persons are need
ed for the Greek pageant-drama, THE
Fire Regained," which is to be held May
1923. inclusive. at 10Th and streets
northwest for the benefit of local char
tiles. Sidney NJ. Hirsch. outhor Of the
drama, who, with Musical Director Percy
5 oFster. was present at the rehearsal
at 1877 H street northwest last night, said
the 400 additional singers need not have
great singing voices. He also explained
that all participants in the production
will be provided with reserved seats for
the use of the members Of their families
The next chorus rehearsal is to be held
Friday night at the pageant headquar-
tiers. This will be general rehearsal for
all participants. and probably the last
one to be held at the headquarters. since
the rehearsals for next week are planned
to be held on the show grounds at 18th
and v streets northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06

Ginger Ale, Sc Bot, lie Cans Syrup, DC;
II lbs. White Meal. 25c; Lard. 12lac h. ::
Butter, 25c: lbs. Evap. Peaches, 25c; 3
pkgs. Raisins, 25c; 3 loaves Bread, 1oc:
36 boxes Safety Matches. 1Oc: cans
Corn, 25c; cans Peas. 25c The ]. T.
D. Pyles Stores
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06

Careful Work Il Sure When Carpets
are sent to HINKEL for cleaning. Mod
ern equipment and methods. PHI NJ. POPS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06
6,Ooo Seats for Audience Arrive.

Isaac Cans. chairman of the executive
committee for the pageant, stated yes
terday that the canvasmen had finished
work on the ten-foot wall that Is to sur
round the square bounded by New Hamp-
shire avenue. 18th street V street and
Florida avenue. The 5000 seats that will
be set UP have arrived. and no time will
be lost in their erection
1t is likely that rehearsals for The Fire
Regained'' will be of nightly occurrence
at the grounds from Monday to Friday,
inclusive. of next week. just to make
assurance doubly sure that the opening
performance will be a finished one in
every sense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06

EIemer's Pharmacy, 18th Street Corner
az Columbia road, is one of the Washing
ton Heights agencies of The Star where
Want Ads may be left. Lost. Help Want
ed. Miscellaneous For Sale and other
porular Wants are a penny a word a
, day Also Business Opportunities and
automobiles for Sale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06
C. of C. Directors to Meet.

\ meeting OF the board OF directors Of
I the Chamber of Commerce has been
called for this evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06
For Benefit of Fairgrounds.

Children of the Van Buren, School in
Antcostia are to give a luncheon Friday
at the school for the benefit OF the play
grounds Mrs. \. b. Croswell. principal.
will be in charge. Girls from the higher
grades will preside at the tables
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06

\ Household Checking Account with
the Union Trust Co, sw. cor. 18th & II
SITS is convenience of special value to
women. go compound int. paid thereon
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06

IS = branch agency for star Want Nds
Help and Situation Wanted Sal. Njsce.-
ianeous and other household wants are :,
cent word a day. Also Rent Rooms
Business Opportun ties and Automobiles
for Sale
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06
CITY ITEMS.
What Ia 1t That Wants Painting .

WHAT rs II That Wthtt FHIntfhEs
Hugh Reilly, 1884 n. Y. ave, will gladly
give you expert advice as to proper paints
for any purpose. Furniture Polish, 25c.
One bottle will do over your parlor set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06

Try Reading Brewing Co.'s Famous o. 8.
Standard beers: once tried always used.
Largest bottle in town. $1.25 case. Valu-
able voucher given for each case of emp
ties. M. 5182. Beavers, agt, go AZ ew.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06

Ready to Make Anything Special
you may need in the millwork line. See
US about prices. Eisinger Bros, 21O9 Tth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06
You Can't Doubt the Health Value

OI f1EUtSINT1 . bEEtO
when you note how robust and hearty
regular users of Maerzen and Senate in
variably are America 8 finest brews. 2 doz..
81. rs Lager. $3.50. Bottle rebate. Soc. Phi.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06

Paint Your Auto, Carriage, Buggy or
Wagon now All colors. 3Oc can and up.
Browns 7th and N. Phone N. 63S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06

Original Luster to Rugs and Carpets
restored if cleaned Conger way w. 6s5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06

Mattresses and Box Springs
renovated and remade from 81 up Cap
itol Bedding Co.. 1241 7th NV N 526
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06

Phone Your Want Ad to The star.
Main 244o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06

and return. Southern Baptist Conven-
ton. Tickets on sale May 8 to ID.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06

One Hour Quicker Schedule
The Atlanta Birmingham Special.
This Seaboard fine steel train now
leaves Washington $50 pm. Arrive At
lanta 4 80 pm, Birmingham 10 pm. next
day Inquire 141S New York ave.-Ad-
vertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06

Sullivan. Pharmacy, eth street Cor. ID
southwest is Star Want Ad branch,
where the little Wants may be left for
insertion in The Star Help and Sftua-
tons Wanted. Sale Miscellaneous and
Rooms for Rent are cent word day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06

5000 Atlanta and Return.
May t-12. inclusive. Improved schedules
via Seaboard Air Line Ry. Inquire his
New York aye.-Adyertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06
WONDERS OF BABYL0N|A
DESCRIBED IN LECTURE
Relics of Civilization Sixty Cen
turies Before Christ Told of by
Prof. E. J. Banks.

Relics of a civilization dating back
were described In lecture before the
Archaeological Society of Washington
yesterday afternoon in the new National
Museum. The speaker, Prof. Edgar j.
Banks. who was field director of the ex-
petition sent to Babylon!a by the Uni
versity Of Chicago. told of boxes which
had been made to hold the cosmetics
used by the women of that far-ofr day
of toilet articles and strings of beads
discovered in the excavations attending
the search for Bismya, the lost city OF
Adab: Of rattles with which the babies
of Babylonia were amused, and of statu-
cites probably 1900 years old.
Prom evidences gathered in excavat-
Ing IN the Babylonian desert said Prof.
Banks. there is little doubt that the
region was inhabited at least 1000
years ago by a race much higher in the
scale of civilization than the Arab peo-
pies now living there.
1T seems reasonable to suppose that
Babylonian and Egyptian civilization and
picture writing might have had their
origin in some common tribe unknown to
scientists.
Statue of 5000 BIC. Period.
AT any rate. the traces Of civilization
that we discovered pointed to wonder
fully developed city and people. Pot
terry fragments and bricks known to be
1900 years old were discovered. and a
statue of an ancient king was exhumed
which undoubtedly dates back to 6cOO
B. c."
At the meeting preceding the lecture
reports were read and the election of Of
ficers for the ensuing year was held. with
the following result: James Mooney OF
the bureau of American ethnology. presi-
dent: ]. r. Swanton Of the bureau of
ethnology. vice president; Daniel Folk
mar. reelected secretary, and j. n B.
Hewitt, treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-06

Your Bakery at Your Door.
Holmes Homemade Milk Bread is deiv-
cred to you direct-5c and iOc loaves. Just
postal or phone Holmes Bakery III F.
NJ. 4J;I. Better bread than you can bake.