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Evening star., 1915-04-12
Called Menace to Health.

Such cellars and basemcnts-and
there are many of them in Washington
need cleaning up just as badly as do
the back yards and alleys. The hidden
trash and refuse heaps are more of a
menace to health than those that VIC
can see. Visible accumulations of this
kind We can sce-and smcll-and we
can compel owners occupants of
the houses to remove them
Let the clean up campaign extend
TO such Easements, cellars. etc Com
pei the removal of all trash, refuse and
garbage, as well as winter .4ccumuIa :
lations of ashes. from Easements. cell
lars and IN many cases from the rooms
OF houses. Direct the owner or occtpa n /
to give such cellars or Easements heavy
coats OF WhlteWash, and see that such
places are thoroughly ceaused by
flushing ora washing. i'll the latter case
the use Of disinfectauts being advisa-
BILE. Remove the hidden sources of
danger, and don't stop when the en-
posed. visible sources have been elilni-
mated"
Evening star., 1915-04-12
Cleaning Should Be First.

ITO the activities of the painter no
exception can be taken. provided they
be coupled in the first instance with
a thorough cleaning of the premises
and do not undertake to replace clean
ing otherwise the city will become a
whited sepulcher without, but inward
ly filed with dead mems bones. AS of
equal Importance. however, with the
work of the painter is the work of the
cement man, who should be called up
now to do whatever may be necessary
to provide for the proper drainage of
h. premises and to keep walls and
cellars dry. The work of the timer
may wei supplement his, seeing tina /:
roofs are tight and cutters and dow II :
spouts in good condition. Plumbers Inay
help. replacing old-fashioued ana de
fectiye fixtures and piping systems
with new. Plasterers can now replace
patches that have fallen during the
winter and fix cracks that have APP
peared Paper work may be done. car
penterins work may be attended TO aud
the paperhanger aud carpenter given
their chance.
Evening star., 1915-04-12
Sigma Tau Sigma at Banquet.

Addresses by Conrad Kenyon. who
spoke on "F'riendship': Walter Rath-
bone, on alumni Associations: NJ f.
Hi,d on "Reminiscences'' Harold
Beck, on Looking Forward and
David Givens. on Sigma Tau Sigma, :
were features of the banquet of the
sigma Tau Sigma fraternity Wednes-
day evening at the Powhatan Hotel.
The committee in charge of arrange
ments was composed of W. b. Deuter-
man, chairman: Lawrence L. Hurley
and William G.. Moore.
Evening star., 1915-04-12
MANY OTHER PLACES
TO JOIN IN CLEANUP
More Than 5000 Cities and Towns
Have Planned Spring
Campaign.

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extensive clcan-lip and paint-,Ip cam
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Evening star., 1915-04-12
Prof. Miller to Lecture.

Prof Kelly Miller of Howard Uni
versity is 10 address the colored Teach
ers' Association OF the District at
Miner Normal School tomorrow even
ing on The ColleSe-Bred Negro and
Race Leadership The public is in
yited.
Evening star., 1915-04-12

A. H. Keen shot and mortally wound
ed his wife, Blanche Keen, with "A re
vqlver ana then killed himself at Dan
Vile. Va, by putting bullet through
his brain.
Evening journal., 1915-05-21

office been 10 that the banks conduct their bus
ness according TO law and maintain their solyeney
which IS the chief of their depostors and Of
the public. But Mr. Williams wants to know
about the salaries that the banks their officers,
how much directors get for attending meetings how
much rent the banks pay for their quarters. or-if
and how much thoy charge themselves, and how much
the property is assessed for
In one sense these questions to all banks
outgrowh the policy which the Comptroller has pur
sued toward the Riggs bank and which that bank has
submitted TO the scrutiny of the court.
This litigation promises to he Of intense interest and
It's consequences. political and otherwise, are likely
to be far-roachng But the tactics of the Gov
ornment which has been put upon the defensive,
to play for delay. The first postponement which the
Comptroller asked for regarded mere sparring
for wind but as the day of hearing approaches. IL
becomes evident that Williams lawyers intend TO
all the tricks of their trade in attempt to delay
trial OF the case upon its merits. They planning
TO raise all technical objections in order TO take
an appeal on points of law. hoping OF that It
will be later than November 1916 before the
be heard.
In the meantime, if this programme succeeds, the
present charter OF the Riggs bank will have expired
and It's renewal Is mater which is wholly within the
decision OF the Comptroller. Accordingly If Williams
can delay the lawsuit he reckons to hold the whphand
the bank.
OF course this is not an agreeable situation for an
administration whose motto is "pitiless publicity" But
the fact that "pitiless publicity" is the administra
tions motto and nothing It never has been the
Administrators policy.
Evening journal., 1915-05-21
CHURCHNEN LOOK
TO wars PROBLEMS
Rev. Hugh Birckhead Points
Out Christianity's ReSpon-
SibilitieS After Conflict
BISHOP KINSMAN SEES
CHANGES IN DIOCESE

That the great war in Europe could
be terminated If men would take ad-
cantage of the wave of serious
thought and religious feeling that
is sweeping over the world. was the
assertion last night OF the Rev. Hugh
Birckhead, rector of Emanuel Protest
ant Episcopal Church, Baltimore, VINO
addressed the Church Club of Della
ware at it's fifty-ffth semi-annual din
ner at the Wilmington Country Club,
on the subject of THE Religious AS
Dect of the War" This was the key
note also Of addresses by the RI. Rev
Frederick j. Knsman, Bishop of Del
aware, who also told "What We Are
Doing in the. Diocese of Delaware"
and the Rev. A. E. Clattenburg, as
sistant rector Of Emmanuel Church,
whose theme was Some Social AS
poets of the War"
Before the dinner a business meet
ing was held. The following officers
were elected. President c. Marshall
Barton; vice-president, Judge Victor
b. Woolley: secretary and treasurer,
George A. Elliott.
These new members also were elect
ed: W. J. McCorkindale, James l.
Boyce, Howard l.. Pyle and &. T.
Baum.
Col. George A. Elliot announced
that convention Of the church clubs
Of the United States would be hello
in Hartford on June and 3. He sug,
eested that several members Of tho
Evening journal., 1915-05-21
FRIDAY MAY 81, 1915
IrALY,s WARLIkE Notion.

7 Tally has decided to fight with the Allies against
Germany Austria and Turkey. In reality, the
first blow already may have been struck the Aus
tran border
The strength of the war feeling among the Italians
is evidenced by the fact the in the Chamber
OF Deputies giving the government the power to de-
clare against the Germanic allies stood 4O7 to "A
by further that the people hailed that vote
with every evidence of delight.
This action by Italy causes surprise. It has been
discounted by weeks of backing and nng, diplomatic
negotiation, military preparation and repeated refusal
by Austria make to Italy the territorial concessions
she demanded a price for continued neutrality In
anticipation Of declaration of war; German and Aus
trian nationals have been leaving Italy and hurryng
back their respective countries for safety In their
precpitae haste many Of them have made runous sac
rihces IN business which, in instances, might have
avoided by the exercise of greater deberaton,
for which there ample time.
The entry OF Italy into the conflict will make the
defensive work Of Germany and Austria much more
difcalt than it been in the past The Italian army
consists Of 2O650OO in all branches of the service
Her navy too should be able to do effective work Il
consists Of six dreadnoughts hrst-class battle
ships old batleships, three light cruisers and hfy
modern torpedo-hoat cestroyers. Nnety-eight aero
planes and ten drigibles also included in her
military equipment
Those are dangerous elements to introduce into
war such as is the one raging-dangerous TO the
Gormanic allies. The italian attack on the south in
evtaby viii compel both Germany and Austria to with
large bodies troops from the eastern and west
ern war-fronts. thus relieving the pressure upon the
British French, Belgian and Russian armies and en-
ablng them TO do much effective offensive work.
Important aid also should be given IN the Mediter-
ranoan and the northern by the naval and
merchant marine units that will be thrown into the
conflict by the Italian kingdom. In addition important
lines of communication between Germany Austria and
the outer world will be severed by ltaly's action.
In short the absolute withdrawal of Italy from the
Triple Alliance and the warlike action that attends It
constitute terrible blow to the German alliance and
one that should to shorten the war.
The most important question now left open is what
Germany will compel the United States to do in support
of the Wilson note bearing upon the Faaba, the Cush
Ing the Guhight and the Lusitania outrages. Tha
should be settled in short time. While American
sentiment is in hearty accord with the note and viii b'
willing to any sacrifice to support it, there is ne
desire on this side of the Atlantic that the United
States shall party to the conflict if it car
be avoided with honor. Germany however mus
reconcile herself thought That is that she mus
respect. in all places and at all times American f
and property
Evening journal., 1915-05-21
With The Photographers

If the Germans would whip the French it would help
them out a lot. II doesn't do them any good to whip
the Russans.--Florida Tmes-Union.
Certain persons, ignorant of their own ignorance
began Secretary Daniel Bless you. those persons
always certain persons, very certain.-Mnneapolis
Journal
Russia may suffer reverses but in her that in
long way from being beaten. Invasion large scale
would turn out about il did in Napoleons time
Philadelphia Ledger.
Japans "irreducibe minimum" and China's 'unex-
pandabe maximum remind OF the situation caused
by the irresistible force and the immovable object
Honolulu Star-Bulletin.
In arranging the summer trip Il can be remembered
that passports necessary for visit TO New
York Baltimore Philadelphia. and that there are no
mines dodge along the Atlantic coast.-Florida
Times Union.
When labor union taxes its members 10 help an
indicted business agent reputed have saved" $780,
600 on $50 a week get new Interpretation OF the
which tells ITO him that hath shall be given"
Chicago Herald.
Evening journal., 1915-05-21
GERMANY AND CONClLIATION.

VSROM Washington comes the information that Count
Won Bernstorn, the German Ambassador and Dr.
Constantin T. Dumba the Austrian Ambassador have
advised their governments that a policy Of concaton
should be pursued towards the United States II that
be true, both men have had their fingers upon the
American pulse and ascertainod how it is beating in
this crisis. The Wilson note to Germany means what
it says and Germany must govern herself accord
ingly.
President Wilson has expressed American sentiment
In certain matters he has burned his bridges
He by that note regardless of consequences
and the people will stand by him. matter what
comes. The German Foreign Office must realize that
fact by this time II only natural to suppose that it
will respect American President and the sentiment
of the American people, especially when it realizes
that the demands made from Washington are based
upon just and grounds and that the honor and
the dignity of the United States involved in the
controversy.
All Americans hope tina. Germany will pursue a
policy Of concilaton In any event they arc deter
mined that that country shall respect American life
and property.
Evening journal., 1915-05-21

local organization attend. If possible.
The club voted to donate $50 to the
building Of the parish house at Del
mar on request of Bishop Kinsman.
Frederick Bringhurst made a plea to
support the mission at Marshallton.
MIR. Barton was introduced as the
new president by Captain Horace Will
son, the retiring president The for
mer occupied the chair during the
evening
The dinner was served in the din
ingroom on the second floor of the
clubhouse. Decorations we're Of car
nations. sweet peas and daisies.
Those present were; Chancellor
Charles NJ. Curtis, the Rev. A. Edwin
Clattcnburg. c. Marshall Barton, the Rt
Rev Frederick J. Kinsman, bishop OF
Delaware; Captain Horace Wilson, th,
Rev. William II. Laird. DR.. }. a. File
good the Rev, Hugh Birckhoad. judge
Victor b. Woolev, Philip D. Laird, Col
oncl William d. Donncy, John Bancroft
Colonel George 4. Elliott, William y
Barnard, J. II. Stadloman, Alfred $
Elliott, Edwin X. Cochran. Charles 4
Duhell. w. =. AlcCorkindale, 4. Allei
llilles. the Rev. Charles r. Duboll
George ". Moreton, T.. Leslie Carpenter
DR.. William p. Orr, Jr., Ellwood Soudei
Charles J. Kent, II. A. Bispham. Freder
ick w. Baker. the Rev. j. ". Aroso.l
Harlow II. Curtis. Albert ". Cumuins
$. G. Lloyd, franklin J. Murphy, Richar
| II. Catlin. Charles A. Cook. William
Cloud. the Rev Richard ". Trspnel
Harry 4. Spcalman, Edward II. Ford
| Ellwood Souder. lr, Elwood A. Dayi'
William II. Thompson, W. c. Jackson
J. VI. Thompson. Richard S. Rednel
John K. l.ambson, J.. +. Eliason, the Rev
Walter Marvinc William b. Jester, {
T. Baum. +. Pierce Hunter, Richar
Reese. James |. Boycc, A. v Leslie
George, the Rev. John Emery Park
Frederick Hringhurst, Norman o. Eli
son, J. H. Nixon, William Lord Alonz
Newlin. John n. Rice. Ira Tihkham,
O. II. Greer Marvin Ferree.
European War An Acid.
THE failure of Christianity to hol
its position as the dominant though
in the world is responsible for thl
great conflict with its toll of deaf
and destruction" said Dr. Birckhea
in the course of his speech regardin
the war in Europe. But there rs on
hopeful side. While on account Of tn
Evening journal., 1915-05-21

conflicting opinions in this great
struggle it is difficult to express opin-
ions as TO different phases of it,
THE war is an acid. II tests every
man who confronts it. In the United
States we have three classes of men
who are variously affected by the hor-
ror Of this great struggle. There is
the man who uses it as subject for
conversation. He continually talks Of
the terrible tales that come across
the seas. That kind of a man today
is having the time of his life. The
Germans supply him with plenty Of
material, but he does not know a
horror He never has seen one.
Then there is another kind of man
one who begins to turn things over
in his mind and wonders at the awful
ness of things as they are. Many
such men have a feeling as If they
had been left out of the great strug-
gle. Il is hard for him to think of
others giving their lives for an idea
while he stands idly by. an onlooker.
"The third man is the serious
thoughted man. He turns to a con-
sideration of his own failings and the
workings of Christianity in him. His
conclusion is that the church has
/ failed in its mission. II could have
made the war impossible.
"If we could but influence men to
he as loyal to Christ as to their flags
! the world would be won for Chris
/ tianity. Il can be won. One Of the
great results of the strife of nations
Continued on Page Six.
Evening journal., 1915-05-21

l. view of what has occurred in Italy we imagine no
one doubts any longer that the Italians determined
fight Austria and incident to that fighting Ger
many and Turkey we'll With the Italian King II was
matter Of giving in to public sentiment facing a
revolution. He wisely decided TO pursue the former
course as calculated to keep him the throne
and avoid civil AT time has he attempted to dis
guse the fact that he preferred that Italy remain neu-
trail For that attitude he has received praise from many
quarters The popular demand for with Austria
and the recovery Of certain Italian provinces and cities
could not be resisted however to the extreme of bring
ing about ruinous internal strife. Everything now
indicates that the King has reached the wise conclu-
sion that II his subjects determined to fight it will
be better to turn them loose against Austria than
against one another Therefore, Italy has an army
of 100000 men ready send the border, and
as that army is in hearty accord with the public will
there should be declaration in few hours that will
launch the Italians into a conflict that, in point of
magnitude already eclipses anything in the history OF
the world.
Evening journal., 1915-05-21
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REMEDY Was FOUND
Mrs. George Miller Feels Deeply Grateful
for Remedy Which Ended Her
Stomach Troubles.

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Evening journal., 1915-05-21
PLuM FOR ANOTHER OBSERVING DEMOCRAT.r


A DvICES from Washington show that another de
serving Democrat" has obtained longed-for job
through the influence Of Secretary of State Bryan
Bryans son-in-law Richard Hargreaves, has pulled
down a elerkshp in the Treasury Department II pays
him 81 500 year 1t given to him by John Skelton
Williams who has assigned the young man to the ap
propriate bureau on insolvent banks 1t is naively
stated that Hargreaves is to learn the banking bus
ness and then embark in it on his own account
This notion of paying tyro a good salary to learn
trade is something new; but it ought to become
popular in circles. Indeed It is already popular
in Mr.. Bryans Department, where the number of
observing Democrats" who are learning diplomacy at
Government expense is steadily increasing.
Mr.. Williams is planning--unconscously perhaps-to
keep Mr.. Hargreaves' Office busy; because, at the
present Of multiplication of comptroners regua-
tons the time is at hand when national bank will
have time for anything except the making of the
reports which required by the versatile Mr..
Williams
The method Of making reports OF the condition
Of national has sorey the patience and the
talent of many bankers. The statements re-
quired to be made and published areas newspaper
readers have notced-much voumnous than
they used to be; the minutiae OF they
contain very confusing and exceedingly difficult tc
fill out correctly. One has just motto,
where New England bank tried FIVE times before Il
got in proper form suit Mr.. Williams
and the only person prohtng by the incident tn
local newspaper proprietor who got pay five pub
locations OF the statement
Now that the bankers beginning to understand
what Mr.. Williams wants and have acquired facility ii
filling out his blanks he has descended upon them wit
brand-new Of interrogatories The thirst for in
formation which Mr. Williams exhibits is something
extraordinary; and OF the questions he asks ar
regarded as inquisoriai and meddlesome as
to4shing degree. The function of the comptroller
Evening journal., 1915-05-21

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, in its prosecu-
ton Of its safeyfrs campaign, believes in practcns
what it breaches. In furtherance Of its commendabe
movement It months ago made earnest appeal to
passengers not TO board leave moving train Hav-
ing that it decided that it was scarcely consis-
tent 10 give such advice the public and to continue
to permit its own employees to take such risks Within
the last week It has issued orders to its tranmen to
observe the rule. The result probably will be a lower
mortality rate among certain classes Of its employees
who no longer take long risks in eaping on and off
moving trains.
Evening journal., 1915-05-21

More bloody and discreditable work lnfuriaed by
the attitude of the Italians Austrians have resored
to the staying Of in Trieste II the real story
of the many crimes committed in Europe within the
last year in the of ever be written. it will be
terrible and heart-breakng recital that will be a
poor commentary upon twentieth century civilization
Evening journal., 1915-05-21

The rumor that Grand Admiral Tirpitz has re-
signed doubtless is untrue II 1t he who inspired
the crime of sinking the Lusitana and destroying the
lives Of thousands of neutrals and noncombatans his
resignation and retirement would seem to be in order
A naval officer who conducts fight along such lines
has no legitimate place in twentieth century warfare
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-09-02
BEAUTY OF HOME YARD
BY n. n. SHEPARD.

The immediate grounds about the
home can be made beautiful, and an
effort should be made in that direction
The home grounds should be ample, as
large as is consistent with the size
or the dwelling
An acre is not too much Some
think that an acre OF land Is too much
10 waste on simple door yard but
the better the home grounds the bet.
TER will be the life OF the family.
II Is wrong estimate OF life and
property TO be forever making money
TO enlarge the farm In area. In buying
extra tracts OF land for future use, and
'tbt Improve and make the best OF the
sronnd where the wife and children
hpend nearly all OF the best OF their
lie
some look forward and prepare too
much for pleasure TO come, and do
uet expend any means ON mixing the
present tho very best that 1t can be.
They let the home grounds and sur.
roundings remain shabby and unim
proved. spending the extra money on
property to be handed down to the
children or putting II in the bank.
This is wrong when there is any
neglect In home Improvement. II the
children need help. By all means. they
need 1t now while they are helpless
more than when they grow up and
Will be able to fully care for them
selves. perhaps much better than We
ever shall be able to care for them.
They need tho comforts. healthfuI.
ness. and beautifying influences Of
good homes and surroundings in or.
der TO make them healthy. strong.
beautiful and good These are in.
'initeiy better than inherited real es.
tate. personal property. or money.
The child whose home life is per.
feet for physical and mental develop.
ment Will go out into the world with a
rich heritage.
The grounds around the home
should be well drained and graded to
suit the location. The main open
part OF the space should be lawn OF
good grass and be kept moved low at
all times 30 that the air and sunlight
may purify the soil
Abundance Of flowers, shrubs and
trees are essentials for completing the
picture. but flowers and shrubs mus,
30 massed In clumps and borders
along the sides and the trees must
he grouped in one place, somewhat re
moved from one side of the dwelling