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Evening star., 1915-09-16
AUTO LEAPS EMBANKMENT.
Louis Shellbourn, Eleven Years Old,
Struck Before His House.

Hurled over an embankment in an au-
tomobile yesterday afternoon in Ana
costa, John Schultz, boilermaker on
the yacht Mayfiower. and Louis KEEP
pier Of 424 l1th street southeast, escaped
with but slight injuries.
The accident happened about $50
o'clock yesterday afternoon on Ana
costa road near NJ street. Anacostia
The automobile was but slightly dam
aged.
Louis Shellbourn, eleven years old of
1927 North capitol street was struck by
an automobile operated by r. II. Stone
of American University Park yesterday y
afternoon while in front of the bows
home. He was taken to GEORGETOWN
University Hospital, where it was
found he was suffering from concussion
of the brain.
Evening star., 1915-09-16
Contrary Winds in Statuary.
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor OF 1he star:
After viewing the pieces of the Grant
which have been set up,
think the artillery group should be
changed somewhat before the old sol
diers come to town. There are num-
Der of improvements in modern artillery
the old fellows are willing to swallow
but when they see the men ducking
their heads against the wind and their
capes blowing back over their shoul-
ders, while at the same time the guidon
flag is blowing stiffly in the opposite
direction, they are going to hoot
JOHN SMITHERS
Evening star., 1915-09-16
CITY ITEMS.


Cans Asparagus, SOC: Cans Sweet
Wrinkle Peas, 25c; Eagle Milk. 12c; 5
cans Van Camp Milk, 1Oc; , 1O-lb. bags
Salt. 15c: Peanut Butter. 10c h.; all
kinds Tea, zoe: Wonder Coffee, 20c:
Best Butter, 3Oc; Pure Lard. 9s4c H.; !;
4 Dbl. Old time Flour, S175: lb. cans
Cocoa. 25c: 4 lbs. Navy Beans. 25c: 4
lbs. Lima Beans, 25c; 4 lbs. Fancy Head
Rice. 25c: 12 lbs. White Neal, 3oc;
Choice White Potatoes, lac PIX: 10 lbs.
Granulated Sugar, 5Sc: doz. Lemons,
25c; Penn Mar Syrup, 1oc: Star of the
East Flour. $50 bbl.; s lbs. 25c Az
4th st. Sc. and all the ]. T. D. Pyles
Stores.
Evening star., 1915-09-16
, Will Discuss Fall Plans.

a meeting of the Junior Auxiliary Of
the Young Women's Hebrew Associa-
ton is to be held at the association
rooms, 1880 10th street northwest. Sun
day at $3.50 pm. at which time several
plans for the coming fall will be dis
cussed.
Evening star., 1915-09-16
FORMULATES ITS PLANS
FOR COMING CARNIVAL
Seventh Street Committee Arranging
to Celebrate Completion of
Improvements.

Five hundred dollars has already been
raised by subscriptions of 7th street mer-
chants for the expenses of the projected
carnival to celebrate the completion of
the new paving and lighting along the
upper part of that thoroughfare. The
donations are still coming in. A post
ponement of the carnival. from September
- to October T. has been determined
upon, owing to the possibility that the
work of improvement will not be in con-
dition at the earlier date. The carnival
period will be from 7:30 to 1880 O'Clock
in the evening.
Committee Considers Plans.
At the meeting of the parade and
carnival committee of the Mid-City Citi-
zens' Associa ton. in charge of the fes-
tivities. held last night at 1909 7th
street, the plans for the celebration took
definite form. The line of parade and
other features were decided upon Jo-
seph Berberich was chosen grand marshal.
= The meeting was called to order by
President A. J. Driscoll, who resigned the
chair to Mr.. Berberich. chairman of the
committee. Other members of the COM
mittee present were c. S. Shreve, Thomas
Sergeon and NJ. Holzbeierlein.
Five hundred school children are to
march, each carrying an American flag.
There are to be three bands in the
parade, which will later be stationed at
three separate points along the route and
give band concerts.
Prizes will be awarded for the best
dressed and most grotesque persons or
groups of persons: for the best decorated
float or vehicle, building and store win
dow. The judges will be newspaper men,
one representative of each of the four
local Washington daily newspapers.
Route of Parade.
The route of the parade will be: Start
ing from New York avenue. moving north
on 7th street to T street; east on street
to Florida avenue, thence to 1th street.
on west side; south on 7th street to Mar
ket space. thence to 9th street north on
9Th street to K street; east on K to 7th
street. The carnival and civic section
of the procession will fall in at this point
behind the industrial section.
1t is proposed to invite all local fraternal
organizations to join the march. Mer-
chants in any part of Washington are
eligible to representation in the parade.
They may enter vehicles either as deco
rated floats or as decorated motor cars.
Those desiring to enter their vehicles may
do SO by communicating with any MEM
ber OF the parade and carnival committee.
The invitation TO participate in the parade
and carnival is extended, i'll fact, to the
entire community.
Marshal Berberich will later announce
his aids.
Evening star., 1915-09-16
Alleges a Conspiracy.
Amplifies His Charges.

Mr.. Warf1eld replied that the Presi-
dent had not lived up to the party plat
form on the canal tolls question, and
that he had appointed non-residents to
District Offices. He said he was rel!-
ably informed that Mr.. Bryan has a
written promise from Mr.. Wilson that
he would not be candidate for re-elec-
ton.
At this juncture an orchestra struck
UP One-step IN an adjoining room
where a musical academy was having
its fall opening. and where several of
the younger members of Mr. Warfield' $
audience hastily departed and the meet
ing was declared adjourned,
Evening star., 1915-09-16
Boys Carelessness Leads to Injury

Holding on TO a street car while skat-
ing at Cd and II streets northeast last
might Thomas Dyson, Colored, fourteen
years Old OF 1859 otis street northeast
was carried in front of an autoIuehilc-
The machine struck tn" boy, knocking
him down and fracturIng two Of his
ribs. He was taken TO Casualty Hos
pitai in the ambulance.
Evening star., 1915-09-16
BAND CONCERT.

At Washington Circle this even
ing at 7:30 o'clock. by the 5th
Cavalry Band. w. j. Cain. chief
musician.
March, Good Bye .Ignacio
Overture, Poet and Peasant"
Suppe
Romance for trombone,
(Sergt. l.. NJ. HerrodD
Gems from The Isle of Spice"
Jerome
Waltz, Loves Longing"
Ivanovici
(a) Patrol, Pm on My Way to
Dublin Bay Douglas
(b) Two-step. Tennessee
Moon" .........W Wenrich
Gems from "rhe Office Boy
Englander
Finale. "Operatic Rag" .Lenzberg
THE Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star., 1915-09-16
BIRDS SHARE THE FOOD
BOUGHT FOR SQUIRRELS
Government Provides for Little
Creatures in White House
Grounds.

Item: Peanuts to feed the squirrels
in the White House Grounds
This regularly appears In the proper
accounting form in the books kept by
the office of public buildings and
grounds, which has charge of the White
House and grounds. This is regular
provinder for the many gray-coated
squirrels who inhabit the trees and
with the policemen and the visitors
The birds share in this public bounty
They are not down in the record, as
they are not yet recognized as govern
ment dependents. However, in pro-
viding for themselves, this easy way
has been discovered and taken advan-
tage of.
Two o'clock used to be the hour for
the birds to collect in front of the ex-
ecutive offices, waiting for the dinner
bell. Their appearance on the scene
was recognized by those who have ac-
cess to the peanut supply-for feeding
conducted by any commissary depart
ment or designated individual-as a
proper signal for the distribution of
food.
Birds Come at All Times.
More recently-perhaps discovering
that all hours are meal hours and that
a hungry look sufficed to produce a
supply of food-the birds have been
coming around at all times, and when
ever they had a fancy for peanuts
Their desire is not difficult to interpret.
For, at other times, they either dis
appear in far-away flights or amuse
themselves hunting worms and bugs in
the lawn grass. But when they want
a man to provide for them they take
position on the concrete paving before
the executive offices and demand food.
The squirrels do not require much
help in summer to keep their stoma chs
full. There is plenty of squirrel food
lying around loose, but when winter
comes and the overcivilized wood
creature has neglected to make store
against the season of dearth. then he
is dependent. The peanut supply is in
demand.
The peanuts are not served hot
roasted. They come raw, with the
jackets and skins on. But the squir-
rels and birds like them so.
Evening star., 1915-09-16
Meeting a Successful One.

The convention just closed is regard
ed as having been one of the most sue
cessful in the history of the organiza :
tion. resolution of thanks for indi-
vldual work IN making the convention
success WAS extended to Mai. J. NJ
Heller, t. 5 ~, chairman of the finance
committee; Col. Charles Richard, L. S.
A; Assistant Surgeon General William
=. Rucker of the public health service:
Surgeon Frank J.. Pleadwell, l.. S. N;
Mai. Romulus a. Foster, District of
Columbia National Guard, and Lieut..
Fielding II. Garrison. L. $. a.
\ resolution of thanks was extended
the following contributors, who aided
financially in the success of the conven-
ton.
Emile Berliner. DR.. Charles NJ. Rich
ardson, Isaac Cans, DIR. Frank Leech,
Barber * Ross, T.. +. Droop & Sons Co.
= kaun Sons & CO., the Mckee Com
pauy, Inc. John Joy Edison, DR.. Walter
y. Wells Parker, Bridget q Co. Duin 4
Martin, Surgeon l. W Kite. l.. S. ~,
and Merck d 60. OF New York city.
Evening star., 1915-09-16

Spelshouse, 1915 eth. Main $500. Paper.
hanging. window shades. picture frames
Evening star., 1915-09-16

$50 to philadelphia, S2.2I Chester,
600 Wilmington. and Return,
Baltimore x Ohio, Sunday, Sept 10,
from Union station at ! % M return
ing same ay.--Advertisement
Evening star., 1915-09-16
U. S. MILITARY SURGEONS
END ANNUAL CONVENTION
Advise Army Enlistment as Ad-
vantageous- From a Medical, Edu-
cational and Sanitary Standpoint.

The twenty-fourth annual meeting of
the Association of Military Surgeons of
the United states came to a close in
TINS city Yesterday afternoon following
the passage of IA resolution advising"
military enlistment for the young men
of the country as being advantageous
from 4 medical. educational and sani-
tary standpoint, as well as afording
young men the opportunity to adapt
themselves to military discipline. The
surgeons did not put themselves on rec
ord for compulsory military service
Evening star., 1915-09-16
EVENTS IN THE PROGRAM
OF TUBERCULOSIS WEEK
Medical Examination Day and Chill
dren's Health Crusade Among
Features Proposed.

Plans for a national medical exam
ination day, children's health crusade
day and tuberculosis Sunday. all to
be held in tuberculosis week, Decem-
Der to u, were announced today by
the National Association for the Study
and Prevention of tuberculosis.
Medical examination day is set for
Wednesday, December s. and will be
the first effort on a national scale TO
urge an annual physical examination
for every one. Plans for the day in
clude an appeal to induce every one.
sick and well, to see doctor and
learn whether they are in good physi-
cal condition. The scheme includes also
the Inauguration on the part of fac
tories, stores and offices of an annual
physical examination for all employees.
Thousands of anti-tuberculosfs asso-
Citations. other societies and dis
pensaries all over the country are ex-
pected to cooperate in furnishing free
examinations for those not able to pay
physician.
Health Crusade December 10.
Children's health crusade day, Friday.
December 10, is planned to interest and
instruct school children in healthful
living. Special exercises will be held at
which lectures, essays and playlets will
be given on the subject of health. This
will also be the occasion for launching
the Red Cross Christmas seal sale in
the schools.
The elimination of the campaign Will
be the sixth annual celebratioV of tu-
berculosis Sunday. Last year on tuber-
culosis day over 100000 churches gave
,++apt;op to the subject of tuberculosis
by sermons, talks and announcements.
The governors of all of the states will
be asked to issue proclamations calling
attention to the Importance of increas-
ing the knowledge of the pubic on
how to avoid consumption. CLUBS,
lodges and societies will also be asked
to consider the subject at meeting
either tuberculosis Sunday or some
other day of tuberculosis week.
Evening star., 1915-09-16

Films and Other Photo Supplies.
Columbia Photo. Sup. Co., 1434 N. Y. ave
Evening star., 1915-09-16

Phone Your Want Ad to The Star.
Main 244O
Evening star., 1915-09-16

Drawing Inks. Schmidt, 1921 18th ST.
Evening star., 1915-09-16

Flowers for the Sick.
Send GUIDE fresh-cut, home grown
flowers They always please. 1214 F st.
advertisement.
Evening star., 1915-09-16

Charlie Chaplin daily. Virginia. sos 9th.
Evening star., 1915-09-16
THREE NAMES ADDED
TO ANT|-W|LSON ROLL
Democratic Association, Which
Claims 1900 Members, Holds
Mass Meeting.
Object in View Is Announced to Be
to Prevent the Presidents
denomination.

The National Democratic Association OF
the United States. Incorporated, claiming
a membership of 1900 persons in twenty
three states. and including on its honorary
roll the names of Champ Clark, Oscar
Underwood and other members Of Con-
gress, held it's much-advertised mass
meeting In Old Masonic Temple last night
for the purpose of starting national
propaganda against the denomination of
President Wilson, and succeeded in land
ing three converts.
Widely distributed circulars stating that
the association is on the warpath against
saloon rule and wisconsin in the District,
and that it had been advised an effort
would be made to break up the meet
ing, brought out an attendance Of about
fifteen people. which was considerably re-
duced when Chairman Lorenzo G. War
field invited all those who were not in
favor of the plan to oppose Wilson to
withdraw. Attorney James S. Easby-
Smith and several others Immediately ac-
cepted this invitation.
Reads Anti Wilson Program.
Mr.. Warfield, who organized the asso-
citation. then read the anti Wilson plat
form. prepared by himself and re-
quested the members to attach their
names to the document This appeal
produced one voluntary signer, after
which the statement was circulated
through the audience and was re-
turned with a total of three sigma
lures.
1T takes a little time to get thing
of this sort started" commented the
chairman to nawspapermen occupying
seats on the front row, at the same
| time keeping an eye on the front door
for intruders who might have have de-
going to carry this fight all over the
United States and will ask the demo-
cratic national committee to allow wom-
en- to vote in the next democratic prima ry
In the District of Columbia
Alleges a Conspiracy.
Mr.. Warfield then stated that he be-
lieved there was a conspiracy on be-
tween Wilson and certain saloon inter-
ests in the District whereby the inter
ests were to land the six District votes
in the next convention for Wilson in
return for liquor licenses and other ia :
vors from the excise board. Believin g
such a situation to exist, Mr.. Warfield
said he was afraid the saloon interests
might try to break up the meeting.
AS the chairmans statement had
charged Wilson with not being a demo-
crat, but failed to give d bill of par
ticulars, one of the reporters inquired
as to the Presidents alleged shortcom-
ing in this respect.
Evening star., 1915-09-16

Washington Theater and Park.
TON1GHT-Metro. Pictures present Anna MUIR
dock. the gifted insenue star. in "A Royal
Family 5 acts. tNot costume play.)
Evening star., 1915-09-16

Masonic Auditorium.
TONIGHT-JANE GRAY and LIONEL BAR
RfMORE. In THE FLAMING SWORD"
Metro. Feature, In ) acts.
SHOWS AT $50, $ AND $3.50 PM
Evening star., 1915-09-16

Leader. 9th Bet. e & r SITS. NV.
ToDAY-JOSE RUBEN, MADGE KIRBY and
All-Star Cast. in THE REHEARSAL"
Feature.
Evening star., 1915-09-16
Special Film Features

! savoy. 14th st. & Columbia I'd.
TODAf-Wm. A.. Brady presents the cele-
brated star, MIR. GEORGE NASH, in the
! World Film 5-act Masterpiece Production,
THE COTTON KING" photoplay sf
FIRST SHOW PM. COME AS LATE As !
$50 AND SEE ENTIRE SHOW.
Evening star., 1915-09-16

Crandall's Theater, 9th & T. SITS.
T0DAY-HOLBR0Ok BIINN and ALMA
New Britain herald., 1915-10-30

with the fourth crusade was one of the romantic incidents in it's history. The crusaders were called on to oust pretender and restore the rightful heir to the throne. Aided by the Ve- net1ans they at once set about the siege of Constantinople. In the spring or l2O3' 440 vessels carrying 10000 sol- diers sailed up the sea of Marmora to the very walls of the city.
 Turks was not a sudden thing. The Turks were established in Europe with a capital at Adrianople before they ever laid siege to the greater city. In 1347 the Christian emperor made terms with the Moslem ruler by giving his daughter in marriage to Orchan, son of Othman. the founder of the ruling
New Britain herald., 1915-10-30

mand, and her navy, manned by skill rul brave seamen, was feared by every other country. For three years she sustained the siege and only when the ravages of famine became so horrible that the weaker became food for the stronger did she finally yield to her Roman captors. From then until her capture by Constantine in 324 A. D. the city was without a strong government and suffered frightful hardships.
 The first siege of the Saracens, about 673. brought with it a new and terrible means of defense, Greek fire, the most destructive agent then known to man. It could be projected on objects either near at hand or at distance and would burn on water or on stone as readily as on substances that could be themselves ignited.
 This was the first great siege of the Moslems. The second came about a hundred years later. Eighteen ships, mostly manned by Christian slaves, were sent out to prevent aid from reaching Constantinople, while 180,000 foot soldiers besieged the walls. The siege lasted eighteen months. Only five
New Britain herald., 1915-10-30

Of the 1,s00 ships returned to Syria, and only the barest remnant of the great army ever reached Damascus.
 Sovereigns Accumulated Wealth.
 AS the centuries went on Constanti- nople grew slowly weaker, though the authoritative accounts of its riches during the tenth, eleventh and twelfth centuries sound like the tales of a ma gician. Its customs revenues alone amounted to 10000 pieces of gold daily, and in spite of the great cost of keep ing the armies on a constant war foot ing. of building splendid public edifices, of supporting a luxurious court and a magnificent church, the sovereigns &C., cumulated vast personal wealth which was estimated in tons of pure gold.
 The connection of Constantinople
New Britain herald., 1915-10-30
Importance of Tobacco In European War
 Shown by Great Demands For the Weed

tract with a large American manufac- turing firm for 4oo.00o,o00 cigarettes. to be delivered in the fall. The order has kept the factory handling it busy night and day, it is stated. In order to get the "smokes" completed on time the factory had to turn out cigarettes at the rate of 10.o0o,Oo0 a day, or about 1000 for every minute of the day. which is "goin' some" every man who rolls his own" will admit
 For the fellows who are hungry for a smoke and chew-G. L. Barker. Bill lings, Mont, U. S. A., 11-21, IA"
 This was the only clew to the iden- tity of one of the quaintest consign- ments yet received by the commission for relief in Belgium. The above in scription was written on an address tag found in a large shipping case that had been sent from Seattle. The case was filled with an assortment of tobac-
New Britain herald., 1915-10-30

co, including 175 pounds of 'plug." sev. eral gross of tinfol wrapped packages of smoking tobacco, several dozer packages of cigarette tobacco. a large quantity of cigarette papers in book let's. two gross of tin boxes filled witf Scotch snuff and seven boxes of cigars
 Although the commission made everJ inquiry, it is unable to trace the gifi farther back than Seattle. However it is believed that the case is a pari of a consignment sent last November from Billings. Mont, tp Seattle by the cowboys and cattle rangers of Montana and Wyoming and that c. l.. Barker of Billings was not the sole donor. That the ''boys" of the western plains con- ceived the idea of sending to the ''fel- lows" in Belgium, who perhaps had not had a smoke or a chew since the beginning of the European war, some real solace. there is little doubt.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-30

TOT unlike big centimeter guns
 N Zeppelins and submarines
 tobacco is playing an i'm ~ portant part in the great war that is raging in Europe. The soldier craves tobacco. He must have it. whether in the trenches, on the battle field or in camp.
 "To the soldier and the sailor in the present war. with his nervous system in a ceaseless state of tension from the dangers and excitement, tobacco must be a real solace and joy when he can find time for this we'll earned indul- gence."
 So says the London Lancet. the well known medical journal
 The soldier in the Franco-Prussian war also enjoyed his tobacco. And therein lies a good story that has for its principal character Count Moltke.
 The count was a great user of snuff. When marching against Marshal Mac Mahon he used more than his allow ance. Although he won this memorable campaign. which meant millions of dol lars increase in the treasury of the fla therland, in addition to a province. the government presented him with a bill which read. For one pound of snuff supplied to General von Moltke. l thaler."
 He paid, though Germany reaped the benefits of that extra pound of snuff.
 Good stories about smoking and smokers continue to fill the space in the papers not occupied by news of major" engagements.
 For instance:
 "A British force recently met the Germans. One soldier broke into a house occupied by eight Germans, bay oneted four of them and captured the rest. Others who entered the house later found him contentedly sucking on his clay pipe"
 The following tribute has been paid to General Sir Philip Chetwode by Ser geant A. Bowler of the Fifth signal corps, R. E., who is at the front: T have watched him calmly smoking a cigarette when shells have been drop ping all over the place. I think that if all the German army were firing at him he would carry on as usual, smok- ing his cigarette and giving his orders as if he were at his club ordering a drink"
 German soldiers on the western frontier receive daily two cigars and two cigarettes. or an equal amount of chewing tobacco. snuff or pipe tobacco.
 The allies not long ego signed a con-