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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-23
ADVOCATE TEMPERANCE
INSTRUCTION IN SCHOOLS
Members of w. C. T. u. Urge Board
of Trade Committee to In
dorse Movement.

The public schools committee of the
day afternoon was urged by members
OF the w. G. T. L. to indorse a move.
ment to have scientific temperance
instruction given public school children
in Washington. There was present at
the meeting delegation from the
Temperance Union consisting of Mrs.
Emma Sanford Shelton, District presi-
tendent of scientific temperance in
struction department.: Mrs. Don Blaine,
organizer of the District union: Mrs.
L. II. Henry. corresponding secretary,
and Mrs. James w. DOGGY, president
of Chaplin Chapter. w. c. T. L,
Members of the delegation called
the attention of the committee to an
act of Congress of May 20, 1856. pro-
viding for instruction in the public
schools OF the District of Columbia
territories and elsewhere on the ef-
fects of alcohol and narcotics. 1t was
stated that practically no instruction
of this Kind is being given in the
Washington public schools despite the
law
The committee authorized the ap-
pointment of a subcommittee consist
ing of DR.. A. T. Ramsay and E. C.
Robinson to investigate the matter
and report at the next meeting. II. w.
Taylor and Edwin Callow were APP
pointed a subcommittee to Investigate
the feasibility of dental clinic in
connection with the public schools,
which is advocated by citizens associa-
ton and other organizations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-23
LOCAL MENTION.
The Icy Walk

| slipped and fell; you heard
me yell, you heard me scream like
thunder, as | fell fiat and spoiled
nv hat. and broke the sidewalk
under. 7 lie in bed with poulticed
head, and legs done up in plaster.
and all the day I roast the jay who
caused that dire disaster. He
knew the glare of ice was there,
and vet he strew no ashes; ! score
his gall. and use up all the aster-
isks and dashes. An easy thing
it is to fling some ashes on the
planking: do that, and then the
sons of men your kindness will be
thanking But those who slip and
break hip or sprain a neck or
ankle on naked ice will not act
nice: the words they use will
rankle. The thoughtful act that's
born of tact is like bcnediction ::
it takes the smart from troubled
hearts and lessons grief and fric-
ton. The kindly deed will for
YOU plead when from this world
you've skated; the little things
will give you wings, when you're
at last translated.
WALT MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-23
PURSE sNATCHER USES AUTO.
Mrs. Elizabeth Holt Reports Robber
Escaped in Motor Car.

Mrs. Elizabeth Holt, 1904 o street
northwest, has complained to the police
that she was robbed of black hand
bag containing SIT, while at Connecti-
cut and Cathedral avenues, about $40
o'clock Thursday night.
The man who committed the robbery,
Mrs. Holt said. escaped in an automo-
bile. There were three men in the
automobile, she said, and the car stop
ped long enough for one of the trio to
rob her and return to the vehicle.
Miss Bertha Breedon, 1923 Holmead
place northwest was robbed of her
handbag, containing S20.26, yesterday
afternoon. The h :ndbag, she said, dis
appeared while she was shopping in a
store on F street.
Mrs. r. A. Freret, 1899 L street north
west, complained to the police of the
theft of brooch worth 800 and 81 in
cash. The brooch and money, she
stated, were taken from her room.
James L. Fraser, 80 II street north
west. complained of the theft of a
graphophone and cabinet valued at
s25. The theft, he said, was commit
ted at 343 18th street northeast, where
entrance was gained by forcing open a
rear door.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-23
Let Everybody Help.

10 ECltOr Inc Stdr
Why not take up the cause of the
Washington Oratorio Society and help
it to the success it deserves The
papers of a town can do so much for
cause If they only will. This society
represents an uplifting cause and needs
all the support it can get. Washington
seems to be lacking in artistic appre
citation. and this society has to strug-
gle pretty hard. The director is doing
good work and making every effort
along these lines, and he has some
earnest members. but he should have
more assistance. 1t seems strange that
it should have been necessary to leave
the city to obtain bass soloist. Why
do not the choirs help push this work
and the different musical studios send
their singers? 1t is a wonderful train
ing for a singer, and even if one never
is called on to sing a solo it is the
best of drill to be in the chorus under
such leader.
If the papers would look for every
point where they could praise the
work. and would ask for more per-
formances, they would encourage and
push along the cause. If the members
of this society. whether soloists or
chorus singers. were grand opera stars
you would not be holding them here,
and 1t seems to me you should all join
in giving them encouragement and
kindly criticism. and try in every way
to make the National Capital the head
and home of oratorio work. Every
musical student in the city should have
been present these nights; the society
people, clubs. etc, should have come In
full force. 1t should have been neces-
sary to ask for more performances to
accommodate the crowds.
1 find many do not know of this work.
The papers could doubtless obtain all
necessary information from the di-
rector. and feature it so as to attract at
tention. We are continually called on
to help the peoples of Europe while
they kill each other. Let us construct
a little ELISE FAIRFAX.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-23
AUTOS FOR Y.M.C.A. CAMPAIGN.
Membership Seekers Will Have
Teams Bearing Names of Cars.

The Y NJ c. A. membership campaign
will start off with "honk! honk" For
automobiles are to be assigned each of
The thirty teams, and team will be
known by whatever make of car it en-
pioys.
Garages OF the city are cooperating
with the Y. NJ c. A In this arrangement.
and the garages are furnishing cars for
the teams bearing their names. Within
:, few days names Of members of all the
teams will be announced
Invitations will be sent to all workers
IN the campaign for the opening dinner
AZ the association building next Wednes-
day, when the general scope Of the cam
paign will be outlined. and the thousands
Of names of prospects" already compiled
will be distributed among team members.
During the campaign team captains will
assemble nightly to tell which car is
ahead in the race for members
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-23
FIRES CAUSE SMALL DAMAGE
Alarms Are Sent In From Various
Sections of the City.

Fire Of unknown origin started IN a
closet in the house of Norris Marcus,
1926 Pennsylvania avenue northwest
last night about Z o'clock. Engine COM
pany No. II responded to a call and ex-
tinguiehed the fire. after about $35O
damage had been done.
An overheated pipe in the ordnance
department at the navy yard last night
about o'clock started a small fire
which was quickly extinguished. Nc
1amage resulted.
A lace curtain blew against a light
ID gas jet at the home Of Daniel c.
Mahoney, 1908 NJ street northwest, last
night, and did about $40 damage before
the IRE was axtipGuished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-23
ADDRESSES THE KEEP WELLS.
DR.. Henry D. Fry Defends the "Twi.
light Sleep" for Mothers.

DR.. Henry D. Fry delivered an adj
dress on The Critical Periods Of a
Woman's Life" before the Keep Well
society last night in the parish hall
of St. Johns Protestant Episcopal
church. in which he defended the
twilight sleep" for mothers. DR.. Fry
said he had used the method at
Georgetown University Hospital. and
that after seven years of careful study
ne was willing to state that in his
opinion the method is a great boon.
The result of the treatment" DR..
Fry said, lis to secure better con-
valescence of the mother, and a saving
Of two or three extra lives in every
100 operations performed"
He denied that the use of the drug
mas produced insanity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-23
Guide Heads Citizens Committee.

William +. Guide was elected chair
man of the citizens committee which
is to make arrangements for the G. n.
r. encampment at meeting yesterday
afternoon in the rooms of the Board
of Trade. He was elected to the place
made vacant by the recent death of
William H. Singleton.
Mr. Guide was authorized to appoint
subchairmen and select the commit
tees which are to assist in the work.
Col. John McElroy. vice chairman of
the committee, presided at the meet
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-23
Dramatic Society Gives Dance.

The Dramatic Society Of Business
High School gave it's semi annual
dance in the school gymnasium last
night. More than seventy-five couples
were present. Miss Louise Kingsley
and Miss Estelle Drane. members of
the faculty. were chaperons. The
committee on arrangements comprised
Joseph McGarraghy. president: Norman
puehring, chairman executive council
K. P. Strann and Miss Hilda Reagle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-23
CITY ITEMS.
No. Cans Beams, Big Bargain, 5,

Peerless Milk, small. 8 for 1oc: large,
TIC: ) Oleine Soap, 1oc: 10 lbs Wash
ing Soda, 10c; Argo Starch. 4c; lbs
Evap. Peaches. &c: Evap. Apricots, &c:
Currants, &c; Raisins, &c; large cans
Tomatoes, Csc; cans Peas. CSC: cans
Corn, 25c: 3 cans Asparagus soc; Won
der Coffee. zoe; Norway Mackerel, sc
and 1oc: large cans Peaches. 1212c: lb.
cans Cocoa. 25c: Gold Medal Oats. 1c;
Gold Seal Baking Powder, 10c; White
Potatoes, 16c PIX: ; Grapefruit, 10c; Cal.
Oranges. 2Oc. 1920 7th st. NV. and all
the J. T. D. Pyles Stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-23
RISKS HIS OWN LIFE
TO SAVE PASSENGERS
Chicagoan Plunges Into Icy Waters
From Burning Steamer Maryland,
Assuring Safety of Women.

Plunging into the icy waters of the
Chesapeake bay on two occasions yes
terday morning that women might be
saved. Otis c. Brooks. a guest at The
George Washington Hotel. and cam
ned meat specialist for Chicago pack
ing company. today related how he had
reached safety after the steamer Mary
land had caught fire and burned to the
waters edge and imperlled the nVes
of the passengers.
Mr. Brooks said he was aroused from
his sleep by the noise of scurrying feet
and the sounding of an alarm bell. tie
went out of his stateroom and imme-
diately discovered the boat to be on
fire. The panic-stricken women were
my first thought. he said, land I
helped attach life preservers to many
of them. I then fought my way to the
lower decks, where the RATS were
stored"
No Chance to Save Baggage.
Mr. Brooks had no opportunity to
save any baggage, and when he dis
covered the fire sweeping toward him
as he stood on the lower deck he de-
cided the fest place was in the water.
He jumped overheard. Soon he got
upon a raft, but owing to the crowded
condition he feared it would sink and
again plunged into the water. He
swan ashore. and later was taken to
Baltimore. He came to Washington
late yesterday afternoon.
After an all-day investigation, A. II
Seth, general manager of the steamship
company, announced last night that he
felt sure that every one on board had
been saved. He said he had ascertained
that there were seventy-SiX passengers
and thirty-two members of the crew,
and that an accounting, numerically at
least, had been made for these by the
ca plains of the steamers City of Balti-
more and City of Richmond. which
went to the assistance of the Maryland
after she had been beached.
The monetary loss to the ship is
placed at 100000: to the cargo at
$4,000, while that due to the destruc-
ton of wearing apparel. money and
other valuables belonging to thosA on
board will reach a high mark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-23
Committee of 100 in Charge.

A citizens committee of 100 is ar
ranging for the meeting to be held to-
morrow night. at which number of
addresses are to be made, and at which
the public is to be welcomed. Delega-
tions from Baltimore, Philadelphia and
New York have signified their inten-
ton to be present 1t is expected that
the meeting will indorse bills pending
in Congress which would prevent the
shipment of arms and armament to
nations now at war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-23
Every Drop of Heurieh', Beer.

-abounds in satisfaction, snap and
health-helping goodness. Maerzen and
Senate are, in fact, veritab1e food
drinks. " doz., SITS CLager, S1.JD).
Bottle rebate. SOC. Write or tel ". 1900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-23

The Senate has agreed to the con-
ference report on the bill consolidating
the life saving service and the revenue
cutter service into the coast guard"
The House had already agreed to the
report The bill now goes to the Presi-
dent for his approyal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-23

Creation Photo-Drama's Famous
Author. Pastor Russell, lectures on ITO
Hell and Back in the Bible Way" on
Sunday at 3 in New National Theater.
observation-disclosures
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-23

Flowers for Fashionable Functions
are quite usually furnished by }. II.
Small Il Sons, 18th & II. Washington.
Waldorf storia & 1888 Bdw'y, n. Y
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-23
Coast Guard Bill Up to Wilson.

Phone Your Want Adj to The sta..
Main 2440.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-23
E,.,ueer., VIII Make Quick job Of That

Pencil Shafpeners. Schmidt, 1921 18th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-23
'irginia I'heater. That's all.

special Millwork order of yours Ma
chimes and stock at hand. 21o9 7th st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-23
MEETING TO PROMOTE
SPIRIT OF NEUTRALITY
Sale of Munitions of War to Bellig-
erents Will Be Subject Of
Discussion.

d. w. Baker, former United States
attorney for the District of Columbia,
who Is to preside at mass meeting to
ter for the promotion of the neutrality
spirit in connection with the war on
the other side of the world, has issued
4 statement asserting that the making
of cannon and the selling of them to
another friendly nation is hardly con-
sistent with real neutrality.
Mr.. Bakers Statement.
Mr. Bakers statement is as follows:
The proposition is for meeting of
citizens of the United States who take
the position that the United States
should have not merely paper neu-
trality. but a real neutrality, with all
the powers that are at war. and that
we should not furnish them with
munitions of war. In other words. the
making OF cannon and selling them to
friendly nation to be used against
another friendly nation is hardly con-
slStent with real neutrality, and the
object of the meeting will be to inn
press upon the powers that be that
this country should not commemorative
the war to the extent of furnishing
ought to be fed is admitted. Bread
stuffs, cotton and anything that can
be used by civilians and women and
children as we'll as soldiers ought to
be carried to the different warning ma
tions, but we SHOULD have the same
right to send vessels to Germany and
Austria-Hungary as to the allies"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-23
Sea Wall Essential.

A sea wall is to be built at the site
designated by Congress for the main
building of the new plant. Both Con-
troller Downey and Secretary McAdoo
agree that this is essential A spur
railroad may be built out of tho
appropriation to connect the main
building with the nearest railroad.
Secretary McAdoo is to decide If this
is necessary, and he has reported that
1T is not absolutely necessary but
would be of great benefit and con-
Venience.
Resurfacing of streets and detection
of sewer, water and gas mains, made
necessary by the construction of tun-
nels and other such portions of the
new power system, may properly be
paid for out of the appropriation. Con-
troller Downey reports.
The Secretary of the Treasury alone
has the right to determine the location
of this proposed plant on the site
designated by Congress. but his selec-
ton is subject to the one consideration
that the location will allow sufficient
room for the asphalt plant for the
District, which is to be built on the
same site.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-23
CONSTRUCTION OF PLANT
FOR HEAT, LIGHT. POWER
Controller Downey Passes on Details
of Central Station Proposed for
Public Buildings.

Questions regarding the construction
of the central heat. light and power
plant for public buildings and author
ity for expenditures have been passed
upon by George e. Downey, controller
of the Treasury. These questions were
referred to him by Secretary McAdoo,
who had been asked for a ruling by
the supervising architect.
Controller Downey finds that the new
central station must be connected with
the Capitol plant. to provide substi-
tute service in case of a breakdown
in either plant.
Substations may be installed in the
public buildings to be served. and the
cost of taking out the old plants and
connecting up the building with the
new central plant is to be paid out
of the appropriation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-23

Money to loan at and SO on real estate
Frank T. Rawlings Co.. l426 N. Y. ava
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-23
DANCING.

y0I-YC WOMAN JUST FROM NEW YORK
a iiE each The new modern dances privately or
IN small social classes at your home. Address
ROY Ill Star office.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1915-09-25
ROUMAN|A GETTING
READY FOR WAR
DISPATCHES SAYING BALKAN
STATES PARTICIPATION IN
WAR is EXPECTED.
Rcservists In Other Countries Ordered
Home.--RefusaI of Passage of Mill
tary Supplies to Turkey Met by
Massing of Hostile Troops.

London.-A Copenhagen dispatch to
the Exchange Telegraph company
says German newspapers were per
mitted Thursday to publish sensation
al kilograms intimating Roumanfs
participation in the war may be ex-
pected at any minute.
The passing of German and Aus
trian troops on the Roumanan iron
tier has resulted in the Balkan ma
tion making preparations for eventu-
alities. A large part of her army al
ready has been modified and reserv-
lists in other countries have been or
dered home.
The steadfast refusal of Roumania
to permit the transportation through
her territory by Germany of military
supplies for Turkey is supposed t.
have aroused the animosity OF the
central empires.
Recent advices from Rome were to
the effect that negotiations were under
way for the formation of new Bal
kan league to be composed of Rouma
MA, Serbia and Greece. Bulgaria, 1t
was said, was not included in the ne
gotiations because of her agreement
with Turkey by which she viii obtain
possession of territory along the Ded
eaghatoh railway. Montenegro prob
ably would act in accord with the
other three powers, as she already is
arrayed on the side of the allies in
the war.
An imperial decree ratifying the
Turco- Bulgarian accord will be issued
soon, according to Constantinople ad-
vices received at Athens.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1915-09-25
SCHOOL TRUSTEES
TO MEET MONDAY
Petitions For Vans and New Schssl
Houses will BE- Taken up and
Actiss Will be Takea

There seems to be a misunder-
standing with regard to the kinder
garten In The school. There 10 no
Kindergarten this year. There are two
rooms of first grade pupils. one.half
OF them are In the room formerly
occupied by the kindergarten. and
they are using the kindergarten
chairs and tables because the primary
seats and desks, which we're ordered
In July. have not yet arrived. Also
the teachers start In the year with
quite q little work similar to that In
q kindergarten, because the children
are young and 1t Ia hard for them to
settle right down to steady school
work.
70 Board sincerely hope that pa
.rons will visit the school often That
8 the way to find out what your
children are really doing, and shows
hem that YOU are interested I'M their
progress. Get acquainted with the
women who have charge OF your
children about seven hours of the day.
tons have been presented to
the Board asking for school vans to
bring out-oftown children to school.
while some patrons ara asking for
a schoolhouse These matters will be
considered at the regular meeting of
the Board at the schoolhouse next
Monday evening at O'Clock. All
thoes who are interested are urged to
be present.
by the Clerk OF the Board
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1915-09-25
BOND issue SOLD
TO DENVER FIRM
Sweet Causey Fosrer Company Pays
Premium of $2l4---Fourteen
Firms Bid For Bonds

The county commissioners met last
Tuesday to open and consider bids
for Elmore county court house bonds,
filed with the clerk. There were an
even bakers dozen, ranging in prem
iums from $53 to $214, some Of them
wanted as high as 1915 for expenses
which they would be put to in get
ting cut coupons and other incidenta's 8
All bids were for $4,000 at per
cent, with one exception, where the
bidder asked 51s per cent.
The bid of the firm of Sweet,
Causay, Foster & Co. of Denver was
considered best, being for $214 prem
ium on the $4,000 bonds at per
cent.
The following is a list of bids re-
ceived
John Nuveen & Co., Chicago, 5
per cent $35, 900, expenses, 1915.
N W. Halsey & Co., Chicago, 5
per cent, $35, 900, expenses $233.
Harris TRUST & Savings Co., Chica-
go, per cent, $35, 900, expenses, $343.
H. #. Holtz & Co., Chicago, 5A per
cent, $35, 900, premium, 1915.
Wells Dickey & Co., Minneapolis, s
per cent $4,000 expenses $340, prem
ium, $11.
Sweet Causey Foster & Co., Denver,
per cent, $500 premium $214.
C. H. Coffin, Chicago, per cent,
$35 ,00 premium, $201.
Central Savings Bank & Trust Co.,
Denver, per cent, $4,000 premium,
$1S2.50
E. H. Rawlins & Sons, Denver, 5
per cent, $35, 600, premium, 206.50
Jas. N Wright & Co. Denver, per
cent, $3.50 premium, $10S.50.
Powell, Garard & Co. Chicago, 5
per cent, $35, 700, premium, $53.
Oswald F. Benwell, Denver, per
cent, $4,000, premium $131.
Lumbermans Trust Co., Portland, s.
per cent, $4,000.
" Il
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1915-09-25
DECIDE ON COURSE
TOWARD MEXICO
THE PAN-AMERICAN CONFEREEs
AGREE THAT RECOGNITION
SHOULD BE GIVEN MEXICO.
Factions Having Failed of Agreement
Recognition Should be Accorded
Party Having Capacity to Pro-
tect Lives and Property.

New York-Secretary Lansing, rep
resenting the United States govern
ment, and the diplomatic representa-
tives of Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Bo
livia, Uruguay and Guatemala resolved
at their meeting here on Saturday
that the time had come for the exten'
sion of formal recognition to govern.
ment in Mexico.
Three weeks hence another meeting
of the conference will be held in
Washington, at which decision is tc
be reached as to the elements upon
which recognition should be conferred,
A formal statement issued by the
conference declared that inasmuch as
the factions themselves had failed to
come to an agreement, recognition
would be accorded to the de facto au'
thorities possessing the material and
moral capacity necessary to protect
the lives and property of nationals
and foreigners"
Each of the several governments, II
was announced, would itself Judge
such capacity, and recognition will
likewise be extended by each govern
ment separately at such time as 1t
may deem proper"
Unless the military situation in
Mexico takes a decided turn within
the next three weeks in favor of Gen
eral Villa. who has concentrated hi
forces for battle with General Obre.
gon, the Carranza commander in
chief, at Torreon, most of the confer
ees were of the opinion that the Car,
rama government would logically be
entieed to recognition.
The several governments will en-.
deavor to learn, however, not only
what territory each faction controls,
but what promise of stability the fac
tions give that aspire to recognition.