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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-26
ARMY AND NAVY UNION
FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE
Headquarters Opened Here to Garry
Out Plan for an Armed
Reserve.

Tho Army and Navy Union will be
represented at the national defense
conference to be held in this city Oc-
tober 4 to z by the following delegates.
named at the recent national encamp-
ment at Atlantic City: National Com
mander H. Oden Lake. Adjt. Gen. E. r.
Dunlap. Q. NJ. Gen. Charles F. Rou-
eeou, e. F. Ham Of Atlantic City and
William H. Roach. Robert F. Finucane.
]. Walter Mitchell. Lemuel Fugttt. Z.
g. Koers and J. J. Murphy, all Of this
city.
National Commander Lake Is sched-
uled to deliver an address on the Ma
tional Guard in connection with pre-
paredness for war.
with the view of carrying into effect
a resolution adopted at the Atlantic
City encampment for the formation OF
armed auxiliaries to each garrison of
the Army and Navy Union az reserve
force for service in the event of war.
and for the general PRONUNCIATION OF
patriotism, a national Army and Navy
Union reserve bureau has been estab-
lished at 412 14th street northwest.
The members Of the bureau named yes
terday are: National Commander Lake,
chairman ex-ofacio; Capt. j. Walter
Mitchell, active chairman; E. o. Dun
lap, secretary; Charles F. Rougeou, Jul
pior Vice National Commander Lucas
A. Van Toor of Milwaukee. Wis: H. w.
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Proposes School for Soldiers.

Lieut.. John T. Barnett, U. S. A., re-
tired, who Is a graduate of the Military
Academy and has the rank Of colonel
in Indiana. for having been in command
of the 18th Volunteer Infantry of that
state in the Spanish-American war, is
to present to the chamber of commerce
of indianapolis plan for Transforming
Fort Benjamin Harrison into a military
technical school for the enlisted men of
the army. He would make Fort Benja-
min Harrison represent to the enlisted
men what West Point and the army
service schools at Fort Leavenworth
are to the officers, and provide a
means for the broader training of the
men in the ranks SO that when their
terms of enlistment have expired they
can return to civil life equipped with
a trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-26
Consolidating Naval Supply Offices.

By direction Of the Secretary Of the
Navy the navy pay offices at WASH
ington and Norfolk will be consolidated
with the general storekeepers' depart
ments of the navy yards at those places
Friday Similar consultations at other
stations have already been made The
object of these consultations is to
have conferred at the navy yard under
one officer-the supply officer-all oper-
atoms relating to the procurement of
supplies, thereby eliminating the cor
respondence which has heretofore been
necessary between the purchasing pay
officer and the heads Of yard depart
ments, with it's consequent delays In
the receipt of material
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-26
BIG LOAN NEGOTIATIONS
NOW At ASTANDST|ll
Believed Anglo French Commission.
ers Have Referred Terms to
Governments.

NEW YORK. September 25.-Negotia-
tons toward establishing q half bill
lion dollar credit loan to Great Britain
and France marked time today. Many
Of the American bankers who have
been in consultation with the Anglo
French financial commission failed to
visit tho financial section over the
short business session. and the COM
mission itself. remaining up town. re-
ceived fewer callers than on any pre-
vious day Of its stay hero.
No one in close touch with tho situa-
ton could 30 found who would deny
a. generally credited rumor that the
commission had submitted to the Brit
ish and French governments the rough
draft Of terms satisfactory to Amert-
can bankers. and was awaiting word
from Paris and London before proceed
ing further with negotiations. The
general belief was that q reply would
be received here by Monday. 1t was
regarded as likely that the reply would
contain other suggestions, which would
be made the basis Of further bargain :
ing and reference again to Paris ana
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-26
TESTS FOR ARMY OFFICERS
Those Who Seek Restoration Must
Past Promotion Examinations.

Retired officers Of the army above the
grade of captain in the line. who apply
for restoration to active duty under the
terms of the recent act Of Congress. will
be required to pass the same kind Of
examination as is now provided for the
promotion of officers on the active list
in similar grades. The original plan to
provide special exam nations for line Of
hcers was abandoned.
Outside of the Medical Corps, special
examinations are provided, however. for
retired staff officers. The adjutant gen.
eral will prepare an examination for Of
ficers in the adjutant generals depart
ment, the Judge advocate general for his
corps and the quartermaster general for
his department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-26
Vessel Captains Busy.

Capt. John Jones. master of the ram
schooner Edwin and Maud, dischargfng
lumber at 10th street wharf. has re-
turned from a visit to Baltimore.
Capt John Meekins. master Of tho
schooner May and Anna Beswick. has
gone to his home on the eastern shore
Of Chesapeake bay for a visit while his
vessel is discharging railroad ties and
lumber at the 14th street wharf.
Capt. Gaskins, master of the schoon-
er Ruth Decker, who has been on q
short visit to Baltimore, has returned
and rejoined his schooner lying at the
9Th street wharf.
Capt. James 7. Williams, who has
been spending a vacation at his home
in Delaware. has returned to the COM
mand of his vessel at Baltimore, re-
lieving Capt. Ned Corbin. who has been
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against her. and II was at that time
she said. that her handbag was
opened. Change she had in her hand
bag was scattered on the moor. she
said. and patrons OF the place assisted
her to recover it. small tan purse
containing tho $3.50 In bills disap-
peared, but she was unable to suggest
who took II.
Mrs Chappclear told her story to
Lieut. Hartley. night chief OF de-
tectives. and Detectives Baur and YER
million. The detectives visited the
store and made an Investigation. No
trace of the money was found. how
ever and they are still searching for
a clue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-26
Orders to Coast Guard.

Orders to officers in the coast guard
were issued from the headquarters OF
the service. Treasury Department, In
the past week, as follows: First Lieut..
z. W. Laurist, to duty purchasing Of
fcer. San Francisco. october 10; Second
Lieutenant of Engineers F. E: Dagger,
to Miami, on relief; First Lieutenant
of Engineers J. B. Turner. Mohawk
ant of Engineers w. E. Maccoun, from
Acushnet, on relief to Guthrie; First
Lieutenant of Engineers A. e. Norman.
from Guthrie, on relief. to Mohawk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-26
LOSES $3.50 IN BILLS.
Mrs. verena Chappelear Robbed in
Store on the Avenue.

A robbery was committed yesterday
afternoon in . store on Pennsylvania
avenue between 9th and 10th streets,
the victim being Mrs. verena Chappe-
lear. 1908 B street northeast
Mrs. Chappelear thinks an unidenti-
ned white woman may have taken
part in the robbery. The strange
woman. she told the police. walked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-26
WHITE HOUSE RECEIVES
PRESIDENTIAL RELICS
Objects Used by Zachary Taylor Are
Added to Collection
There.

The presidential chinaware gifts OF
Mrs. Walter Stauffer of New Orleans.
granddaughter of President Zachary
Taylor and daughter of his only son.
the late Col Richard Taylor. have
been placed in the cabinets Of the
presidential collection at the White
House, following Mrs. Stauffer's call
upon President Wilson, as was also
another gift which was received earlier
in the day from the family of the late
Capt. John Taylor Wood.
President Taylor's last surviving
child, Mrs. Betty Bliss cambridge,
who. owing to the ill-health Of her
mother, was mistress of the executive
mansion during her fathers brief ad-
ministration, died some months ago at
her home in Winchester, Va. Before
the estate was settled Mrs. Abby q.
Baker, on behalf of the White House.
went to Winchester to interest the
family united to make gift which
would be representative of their dis
tinguished forbear, Gen. Taylor.
Mrs. Stauffer's Gifts.
Mrs Stauffer. who is the possessor
of a large number of Taylor relics.
presented. in behalf Of her branch Of
the family. a handsome pair of can
dlesticks which were used by her
grandfather IN the White House. She
also gave a silver spur Of curious
Mexican workmanship " hich was given
to Gen. Taylor during tho Mexican
war, and the handle of a walking
stick that was presented during Pres
ident Taylor's administration. Mrs.
Stauffer is visiting her daughter. Mrs.
John A. McIllhenney. and will be in
the city for several days.
eldest daughter married Jefferson Davis
but that she only lived short time
after her marriage and died childless.
Mrs. Bliss-Dandridge, the Presidents
youngest child, was also childless. The
second daughter. Ann. married Col. Rob-
ert Crook Wood.
Other Gifts Bestowed.
| Col. and Mrs Wood were the parents
of several children and 1t is the children
of their son. the late Capt. John Taylor
| Wood, who. yesterday. sent a gift for
their branch of the family also to the
White House collection. 1t consists of
a cut glass decanter of the colonial type
and three wine glasses which were used
by President Taylor in the White House
and a memorial brooch. The brooch con-
tains a lock of Gen. Taylor's hair which
was clipped from his head just after his
death, and the brooch was worn by Mrs.
Taylor and later became the property of
her daughter. Mrs. Bliss. Later the
White House collection is 10 receive
cher interesting relics from the remain
ing branches Of the family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-26

Steinbiss, national historian. St. Louis.
Mo-, and Capt. Winfield Jones. national
aid.
The work of recruiting for the armed
reserve auxiliaries has been inaugural
ed at st, Louis, Milwaukee, New York
and other places. A bill covering the
reserve will be introduced in Congress
early in the next session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-26
Retired as a Marine Major.

Capt. Frederick H. Delano OF the Ma
rine Corps, recently stationed at Boston
on recruiting duty, has been placed or
the retired list with the rank Of majo,
on account of disability incident to the
service.
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Becomes a Bank Examiner.

The testimonial was presented with
considerable ceremony. Controller John
Shelton Williams. whose appreciation
of the capabilities of Mr.. Stauffer are
responsible for his promotion to be a
bank examiner, made the presentation.
and in short address to Mr. Stauffer
euiogized his service. The ceremony
took place in the Offices of Controller
Williams. where the employees of his
Office gathered at 12:3O o'clock
Sydney r. Congdon. Mr.. Stauffer's
successor, arrived in Washington Fri
day night. He was at the desk of the
private secretary yesterday.
Mr.. Stauffer probably will remain
in the office for two weeks or more
aiding MIR. Congdon In the details of
the work. Mr.. Stauffer is to take sta
ton at Philadelphia as soon as he
qualities as bank examiner
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War Taxes Demanded.

In addition to this. 100000 francs
of war taxes was demanded. Pending
the payment of this sum the Germans
placed seals on the banks as we'll as on
the strong rooms of individuals, as a
guarantee that securities would not be
removed.
The Lille authorities insisted that
this sum could not be met, whereupon
the Germans suggested compromise
payment of 100000 francs. A penal
ty of 100000 francs a day was imposed
pending this payment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-26
AGAIN CLASH
WITH LILLE CITIZENS
Assess Cost of Sacks for Defense
Purposes Against the
City.

AMSTERDAM. September 25.-The
German military authorities at Lille.
French Flanders, have again clashed
with the populace. this time over the
refusal of Lille factories to make sacks
for use by the Germans as sand bags
for their defense works. Unable to
procure the sacks, the German authori-
ties notified the mayor that an amount
equivalent to the output Of the Lille
factories would be manufactured In
Germany and the cost of production as
sessed against the city. This was car
ried out, notwithstanding vigorous
protest The strong room of the town
was forced and $4,000 francs ($75, 0O0)
was deducted from the civic funds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-26

Watering places were popular resorts
for females in Biblical times. Rebekah
got her husband at one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-26
Money on the Wrong Horse.

BERLIN. September Is. by wireless
to sayville.-"wan street apparently
is about to place its money on the
wrong horse" says a semi-official
statement given out hero today by the
Overseas News Agency. in discussing
the Anglo-French loan which is being
raised in tho United States. THE dis
advantage will be Wall streets more
than Germany's. for the man who loses
a bet on a horse is worse off than the
man who picks the winner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-26
IS Recipient OF TOKEN
OF ASSOCIATES ESTEEM
George E. Stauffer, Retiring Private
Secretary to Currency Controller,
Gets Handsome Testimonial.

George E. Stauffer. retiring private
secretary to the controller of the cur
rency. was the recipient yesteday of
a testimonial of the regard in which
he Is held by his associates. A set of
military brushes. silver and
inscribed with his initials in mono
gram, and other toilet articles were
presented to him as a gift from the
employees of the Office of the controller
of the CURRENCY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-26
London before an actual working agree.
ment would be reached.
Not to Depart Soon.

Not TO Depart Soon.
Ono report that was definitely denied
was that the commission intended to
depart for Europe next Saturday. No
arrangements. 1t was said. had been
made for their return homo.
Basil B. Bracket, secretary OF the
commission, left the city to visit
friend. At Germantown. Pa. over sun
day. The plans Of the other commas-
said that they would spend tomorrow
with their friends. 1t was assumed
that they would follow their usual GUS
tom and leave the city.
There appeared to 30 no change ;.r to,
of the loan, the maximum to be $500.
600. 900. to be covered by an issue OF
joint Anglo-French fve-year notes
bearing interest at the rate Of per
cent and to be sold to the investor al
less than par.
This figure as yet undetermined. was
said to be such as to yield the investor
approximately 81 per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-26
Advantage Over Allies.
Proof of Nations Strength.

The Berliner Tageblatt refers to the
loan as a proof of Germany's strength
and thoroughgoing organ zation. Eng
land" it says, 1.-The only land call
ed upon to give a similar proof of
financial strength, failed to equal Ger
many's achievement. The success of
the German loan is due not only to
the nations financial strength and the
ability Of her financial leaders, but also
to the unanimous determination of the
people to make the loan a success.
Every German considered it n matter
Of course that he place his available
capital at the disposal of the govern
ment.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-26
Kaiser So Views Successful
Effort of Germany in Rails
inu Vast War Fund.
CONGRATULATIONS ARE
EXTENDED TO NATION
Proves That Nations Economic
System Can Stand Strain Of
Conflict, It Is Said.

RERIIN. September %. Lengthy
editorials congratulating the nation on
the success of the third war loan are
printed by the German newspapers to-
day. says the Overseas News Agency.
simultaneously Emperor William sup
plemented his first congratulatory tele-
gram to DIR. Karl Helfferich, secretary
Of the imperial treasury, with another
message which read:
"The result is beyond all expecta-
lions. 1t is equal to splendid victory
achieved upon the battlefield. and with
out the loss Of human life"
Tho Lokal Anzeiger speaks of the
loan as a triumphant demonstration
of the confidence and determination of
the nation. whose single purpose 1t is
TO place strong weapons of gold in the
hands Of the government.
-. Is Message to Enemy.
1T carries a message to the enemy"
adds this newspaper, ''proclaiming that
Germany's economic system is able to
stand the strain of war and that the
nation is by no means down to its last
billion. The German nation has re-
manned true to itself and surprised
even financial experts. Its new achieve
ment in raising 10000, 100000 marks is
of the indissoluble bond connecting all
classes of the nation. The feat is one
of political and historical significance,
such a feat as has not been accom-
plished by any other belligerent power"
The Vossische Zeitung alludes to the
success of the loan as emphasizing the
fact that it is a peoples loan in the
truest sense of the word.
THE subscriptions of foreign capital
lists" it says, proved that they re-
garded the loan as good investment.
while financial leaders declare that
they themselves did not know until
now how great was Germany's finan-
cial strength. The efforts of Germany's
enemies to isolate her have necessi-
ton box have gone the earnings of the
soldiers at the front and the addition
to the wages of the workingmen of the
nation due to war conditions"
Advantage Over Allies.
The Tages Zeftung points out that
in fourteen months the nation has
placed 100000 marks at the dis
posal of the government, to be given
back again in the form of business
profits and increased earnings. The
money remains in the country, and
moving in an endless circle will enable
Germany to float still other loans,
while her enemies are obliged to en-
rich neutral countries.
1t Is pointed out that there were 30
subscribers of 100000 marks or more
to the first loan and S25 to the second.
while the third loan shows a notable
increase over the latter number. The
banks have been surprised at the
promptness with which cash payments
have been made. in many instances
subscriptions to the new loan having
already been paid in full.
Proof of Nations Strength.
The Berliner Tageblatt refers to the
loan as a proof of Germany's strength
and thoroughgoing organ zation. Eng
land" it says, the only land call
ed upon to give similar proof of
financial strength, failed to equal Ger
many's achievement The success of
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-09-08
SALEM.

Salem, Sept. The merry hum Of
the threshing machine is heard in the
land, and the farmer wears q smile Of
contentment for the yield Of grain is
good.
Emma Jorgenson and Emma Mag.
nuson transacted business In WiNmar
Monday and Tuesday.
Rev. and Mrs. Wenstrand and Paul
autoed to Minneapolis Monday. where
they will spend short time Shopping
and Sightseeing. -
The young lady friends Of Miss Dina
Hultgren gave her q parcel shower
last wednesday p. m. "A dainty lunch
was served and Miss Hultgren was the
gifts. 3 =. ,'..,f '.1s1'.e
"a little son Of Walter Bergstrom,
VINO has been visiting ct the home Of
his grandparents, o. o. Bergstrom.
was taken suddenly Ill with convul-
sions one day last week. We hope the
little fellow will recover.
Mrs. Allen HOlmgren's two daugh.
ters LETT for Willmar Monday. where
they will attend high school.
The Otto Holmgren family now ride
~ new Overland. purchased last Fri
day. S - - g.
Rev. Miller Of South Dakota con-.
Quoted services at East Salem lSSf
sunday morning and evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pearson and family
we're guests ct G. Gustafson's last
Sunday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-09-08
LAKE LILLIAN,


Lake Lillian, Sept. 6-McKinley
school, Dist. No. SO opens today with
Miss Hattie Kalberg of Hector as
teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Flann enter
tanned a large number of friends at
their home Sunday afternoon.
Messrs. Fred Johnson and Edwin
Norling made flying trip to Olivia
Saturday evening.
Miss Florence Christianson visited
with Ellen Blomgren last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. r. Kohl are visiting
with their daughter, Mrs. Alfred Err
ickson.
English services will be conducted
at the Christine church next Sunday
evening, September 18th, beginning at
eight o'clock. Everyone welcome.
Miss Esther and Mr.. George Ander-
son expect to leave for Hayward, S.
D., next week, where they will visit
relatives.
Miss Florence Hedeen has gone to
Browns Valley, where she will attend
school this winter.
Quite few from here left for Min.
neapolis Sunday to attend the fair.
Edna Anderson is assisting Mrs. AK.
ell LundQuist at present.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-09-08


day and helped here celebrate it in
pleasant manner. She was given
many useful gifts and delicious
lunch was served.
No services at the Ebenezer church
next Sunday as a Sunday school pic
mic will be held at Diamond Lake, in
the afternoon by the Tripolis and Eb-
enezer Sunday schools. Come and enJs
joy the afternoon with us and give the
children a good time.
Miss Gerda Wickre was given sur
prise last week by the patrons of the
telephone company with whom she is
employed. A sum Of money amounting
to seventy one dollars and eighty-five
cents was giveN her as token for
the good service rendered.
The Whittier School opened Monday
with large enrolment but there is
room for more. The instructors are
Prof. Paul Hult, principal, Miss Ethel
Govig, sixth, seventh and eighth
grades Miss Julia Peterson, third.
fourth and fifth grades, Miss Clara
Anderson, first, second and kindergar-
fem
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-09-08

store. ~ .aAAA%
A largre number from here attend
ed the Minnesota State Fair this
week.
Miss Clara Anderson returned home
Friday after an extended visit at the
cities.
Gustaf Blomquist is assisting Clar-
ence Lindblad of Svea during the busy
season.
Mrs. Swan Anderson and baby re-
turned to their home at New London,
Monday.
Misses Frances and Rose Lawler
spent the latter part of the week at
Willmar. .s.---
Rupert Kroona spent the latter part
of the week visiting with relatives at
Willmar.
Mrs. Strom of Litchfield attended
to business matters here the first Of
the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Elm and child
rem Of Pennock were Sunday visitors
at August Klint's.
Chas. Jacobson is busy learning to
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-09-08

cheerlessness pervaded the sunny niche
near the window. Bronson fretted
impatiently at the girls delay. He
had intended to inquire today more
particularly into her manner. of liv-
ing. His night had been troubled and
wakeful at the thought OF her bright
presence, Drawing the struggle for ex-
istence. What sacrifice and deprivation
might she not be undergoing for q
dream Of art which might be no more
than a dream! This, at least, his own
knowledge could decide for her il she
would come. But the opposite chair
remained vacant.
"Mademoiselle comes not today" the
garrulous waiter remarked. made
moiselle, the green manikin,' Is alb
sent"
Bronson sat mp with start.
''Madem0iselle who2" he asked rath-
er sharply.
"she who dimes with you" the
waiter imperturbably replied, made
moiselle who Is what you call 'manikin'
or model for the great modiste. Surely
monsieur has heard of the green man
kin from Franquetta's.'
& Yes, Bronson had heard, remembered
having seen the model pictured in
Franquetta's window, a graceful figure
clad always In garments soft tinted as
the oceans foam, and the model was
his frank faced student-she Of the
tenement room. The two seemed ir-
reconcilable.
Abruptly he left his untasted meal; q
satirical smile curled his lips. So his
sympathy had all been wasted, i'm
posed upon. The green model Of Fran
zquetta's was evidently IN no need OF
pity.
For q moment he heaitnted before