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Evening star., 1915-12-23
NEARING CENTURY MARK,
LACKS CHRISTMAS JOY
Blind and Partly Paralyzed, "Black
Nanny Is Cared For by
Grandchild.

"A "black nanny" of slave days and
a typical relic of "befoh de war" times,
who says she will be 100 years old
January 12, is in need. Blind and
partly paralyzed, she is led around by
her little grandchild, Bessie, who is
but three years old.
In little three-room house. SIS Half
street southwest, lives this aged wom-
an. Eliza Stewart tby name, with her
daughter and two grandchildren, whose
mother died about a year ago. John.
the other child, is seven years old and
is able to go to school-that is, when
he has shoes. Bessie has to be COM
panion and little protector for the
woman who is nearing the century
mark and the little girl smiled this
morning as she took the old woman by
the arm and led her to much worn
rocking chair in the center of the room.
In a voice whose tones are unusually
clear for one of her age, the woman told
of her trying to care for her grand
children. and conditions this Christmas
tide, which have made it hard for her to
tell Bessie that there won't be any Santa
Claus this year. Bessie has no has, and
the grandmother is doing her best to
keep from her the fact that there is no
money to buy one. In return for the
care bestowed by the child upon the
old woman she tells her stories of slavery
days. and describes interesting and ex-
cited moments incident to the civil war.
Evening star., 1915-12-23
ADVISES SEPARATE AGENTS.
State Department Cites War Condi.
tions to American Business Houses.

American business houses which send
agents into Europe are advised by the
State Department to send separate agents
to each group Of the belligerent nations.
Increased restrictions on travel, rigidly
enforced by the various belligerents, are
cited by the department as sufficient
reason for discouraging travel by Ameri-
cans between the entente and central
powers.
Ambassador Gerard at Berlin has noti-
fed the department Of the adoption by
Germany of new and important regula-
tions for viseing passports of persons de-
string to enter German territory. new
wise is required for every entry. and the
bearer must appear each time in person
and present two photographs similar to
the one on his passports for the German
official files. In no case will a wise be
granted unless the necessity for adms-
sion of the applicant is clearly shown.
Certificates of naturalization or birth are
also demanded by the regulations.
Evening star., 1915-12-23
POLICEMAN HELD FOR THEFT.
capitol Officer Committed for Action
of Grand Jury.

Thomas Moran. said to be a special
policeman at the Capitol, and Benja
min Meyerson of New York were held
for the action of the grand jury in
$1,000 bonds each. today in the Police
Court on a charge of housebreaking.
The men are alleged to have broken
into the apartment of Ralph A. Graves.
1876 r street northwest. Saturday
night and TO have stolen eight scarf
pins valued at S5 each. They denied
the charge. Detective Berman who.
with Detective Cornwell. arrested the
men. testified that the defendants ac-
cused each other of having given them
the articles.
Evening star., 1915-12-23
ASKS ABSOLUTE DIVORCE.
Mrs. Clara E. Ward Accuses Her
Husband of Misconduct.

Mrs. Clara E. Ward has filed suit in
the Supreme Court of the District OF
Columbia for an absolute divorce from
Walter G.. Ward. The couple were mar
ried at Annapolis, Md. April 5, 1913
and since that time have been living
in the District of Columbia. There is
one child, born in August. 1915. and the
wife asks that it's custody be awarded
to her In the petition the wife charges
the husband with misconduct and
states that she is in a broken condi-
ton of health. She alleges that his in
come is nearly 5000 a month and
that he has property, and asks the
court to require the defendant to pay
alimony and the costs of the proceed
ing.
The plaintiff is represented by At
torney Mark Stearman.
Evening star., 1915-12-23
MIR. sTRICKLER TO LECTURE.
Will Talk on Christian Science Here
SUNDAY Afternoon.

Virgil o. Strickler will deliver the
second of the lectures on Christian
Science, to be given this season under
the auspices of First and Second
Churches of Christ. Scientist, at Polls
Theater, at o'clock Sunday afternoon
Mr.. Strickler is member of the
board Of lectureship of the First
Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston,
Mass He spoke here last winter to
an audience that overfiowed Poli's. AMI
because of that the lecture to be given
Sunday afternoon will be repeated at
the First Church >edifice. Columbia road
and Euclid street, at o'clock Mon
day evening.
The speaker will be introduced Sun :
day afternoon by Senator Clapp OF
Minnesota.
Evening star., 1915-12-23
WILL NOT MAKE REPLY PUBLIC.
Issues in Frye Case Similar to Those
ii Lusitania and Anconat Affairs

Because of its bearing upon the is
sues involved in the Lusitania and
Ancona cases, the State Department
will not make public the text of Ger
many's reply to the latest United States
note regarding the sinking of the
A cabled outline of the German reply
indicated that it was not completely
responsive, and left in doubt the atti-
tude of the German government to-
ward the American suggestion that
the requirements of tile declaration of
London that before the vessel is de-
stroyed all persons on. board must be
placed in safety" was not satisfied by
merely giving an opportunity for es-
cape in lifeboats on the open sea.
Evening star., 1915-12-23
Officers of Sons of Jonadab.

officers of Pioneer Council. No. 1, Sons
of Jonadab, have been elected as fol-
lows: /. b. Maloney, past chief; w. G..
Carrico. worthy chief; Il. L. Farley, vice
chief; w. l.. Anderson, recording sec
retary; T. p. Newbold, financial secre-
tary; C. F.. Sudswarth. treasurer; Jo-
seph Madden. guide; F. J. McKenna,
assistant guide; r. Rea, inside watch !;
J. Kinsbury. outside watch, and T. Car
land, organist.
Evening star., 1915-12-23
Policeman Thrown From Wheel.

Motor Cycle Policeman S. J. Marks of
the ninth precinct was thrown from
his motor cycle at Maryland avenue and
Sth street northeast last night and in
jured about his wrist and leg. He was
taken to Casualty Hospital. The acci-
dent happened while the policeman was
pursuing "A speeding automobile.
Evening star., 1915-12-23
Christmas Relief Post Card on Sale.

The Christmas post card designed
last year by Mrs. Berry for the Bel
gian woman and children's relief fund
is again on sale at woodward & 10th
rops The stand is in charge Of the
Mai William Overton Calls Chapter,
D. A. r.. aand is managed by Miss
Shea, who has several assistants. The
proceeds go to the Belgian legation to
be handled by the central committee.
Evening star., 1915-12-23

Mrs. Ada Esther Koenigsberg. seven
ty-four, widow of Abraham Koenips-
berg, died yesterday at her home in
Baltimore from bronchitis. Her hus-
band was for thirty-four years a men,
ber of the Castelberg jewelry house.
She was born in Prussia, the daughter
of Mortimer Castelberg, and came to
America forty-seven years ago.
Evening star., 1915-12-23
BUILDING SITE DISPUTE ENDS.
Plot. for Federal Structure in Homo
lulu Chosen After Nine Years.

After a controversy lasting nine
years over a site for the federal build
ing at Honolulu. announcement is made
that the so-called Irwin site has been
purchased The price is stated as
100000, and the government is said
to have saved $4,000 by the transac-
ton The location. which fits into th'
civic center plan of the city. is situated
near the old palace where the former
rulers of Hawaii lived.
Mr. Newton recently made trip to
Honolulu. and after an investigation of
the situation, determined upon the Ir-
win site. At once negotiations were
begun for it's purchase An appro-
ton of about s1,000.0O0 is now avail
able for the building.
Evening star., 1915-12-23
old DOBB|N" INVITED
To CHRISTMAS FEAST
Washington's Hard Working Horses
Will Be Guests at Big Dinner at
Horse Show Grounds.

"old Dobbin' is on Old santa's list
this year.
Washington's hard working horses
that have been busy distributing yule-
tide cheer throughout the city are to
have Christmas celebration Of their
own down at the National Capital horse
show grounds, 18th and D; streets
northwest
Any hungry old ''hoss" that shows up
for a dinner will get it. and, what is
more, his driver will get cup of good,
hot coffee. If he wants 1t. The hosts Of
the occasion will be several residents
of the capital who have not put their
names on the menu card, but think
that small amount of gratitude
should be shown this hard-worked ami
NAL.
Big Day for Old Nags.
They are going to make it such big
day for the old nags that no matter
fhow down and out horse may feel
when he enters the grounds he will
emerge with as much spirit as some OF
the famous thoroughbreds that have
sported on the tanbark arena. Oats and
carrots. and even an apple. are on the
bill of fare. Why shouldn't this make
horse step?
Guests are invited from 10 until 4
o'clock Christmas day. 1t will be a
democratic affair. based on the rule of
first come. first served" There are
$50 box stalls in the groun6s, and each
horse will be assigned to comfortable
quarters for his dinner.
No limit is placed on the number that
will be fed. The committee doesn't
want any horse in Washington to go
hungry Christmas day. and there is no
reason why any should.
Evening star., 1915-12-23
JOHN A. CHALONER ASKS
PROJECTION OF COURT
Wants to Come to Washington to
Testify in Damage
Suit.

John Armstrong Chaloner of Merry
Mills, Albemarle county, Va. known as
the author of who's Looney Now?
and of Robbery Under Law, or the
Battle of the Millionaires." today filed
petition in the District Supreme Court
for writ of protection.
Mr.. Chaloner has pending in the court
suit for damages which may be
reached for trial in january. and he
wishes to be assured that no legal
papers may be served on him while in
attendance on the court.
Wants Five Days Leeway.
He asks that the immunity be made
to cover five days before the suit is
called and five days after its compile
ton. so that he may return in safety
to his home.
With the petition filed through At
torneys Sidney ]. Dudley of Hampton,
Va; Frederick A. Ware of New YORK
and E. F.. Colladay of Washington was
filed a copy of Mr.. Chaloner's book,
Robbery Under Law" A similar request
by the petitioner is said to have been
granted in New York.
The court is requested to protect Mr..
Chaloner from being made party to
any action which may be brought
touching his sanity or any other action
except for crime.
Protection Against Family.
He also requests that the court in
clude in its order a prohibition against
any person apprehending or, taking Mr..
Chaloner into custody for the purpose
of returning him to an insane asylum.
He desires especially that the injunc-
ton shall be directed to any member
of the Chanler family (the petitioner
name formerly was Chanler), and to
the representatives of Bloomingdale
ASYLUM of New York.
Evening star., 1915-12-23

Bedford, Va. has arranged for a com.
munity Christmas tree, which willSbt
erected in the courthouse, square neal
the Confederate monument.
Evening star., 1915-12-23
BRITISH GENERALS.
GET A SHAKING UP
Many Changes in Commands
on Various Fronts Are
Announced.

| LONDON. December 23.-Lieut. Gen
Sir William r. Robertson, who has been
recalled from France. where he was
chief of the general staff. to become
chief of the imperial staff at army
headquarters in London in place OF
Lieut.. Gen. Sir Archibald Murray, who
| is to be the new commander at the Oar
danelles, will bring with him from
France Brig. Gen. Robert D. Whigham
and Brig. Gen. Maurice, who have beer
or the headquarters staff of the ex-
Evolutionary force.
Thus, says the Times military CORE
spondent. the general staff at the from,
| is virtually transferred home, or al
| least it's chief officers are transferred
Official Announcement.
The official announcement regarding
army changes follows:
Gen. Sir Douglas Haig having as
sumed supreme command of the British
forces in France and Flanders, Gen.
Sir Charles Monro will succeed him in
command of the 1st Army.
Lieut.. Gen. Sir Archibald Murray
chief of the imperial general staff, will
succeed Sir Charles Monro.
Lieut.. Gen. Sir William Robertson
I now chief of the general staff in France
will become chief of the imperial gen.
eral staff, with the temporary rank OF
general, with Maj. Gen. r. Whigham
as his deputy.
Maj Gen. l.. Giggell. now assistant
to the chief of the imperial general
] staff, will become chief of the general
staff of Sir Douglas Haig."
| Gen. Murray was chief of the imperial
/ staff at London until a few days ago
| Premier Asquith announced yesterday
| that he had been succeeded by Lieut.
| Gen Robertson. chief of the general
staff in the field. and that he was tc
receive an important command.
| The commandership of the 1st Brit
| ish Army was made vacant by the pro-
motion of Gen. Haig to be the Brit.
ish commander-in-chi
Evening star., 1915-12-23
rhe auinine That Doe. Not Affect the

Head Because of its tonic and laxative erect
LAXATIVE BR0MO QUINiNE can be taken by
any one without causing nervousness or ringing
in head. There is only one ''Bromo Quinine. y
+. W. GROVES signature box. 25c-Ad-
yertisement
Evening star., 1915-12-23

The carcass of a horse yields $50
pounds of meat.
Evening star., 1915-12-23
PALMISTRY.
SPIRITUALISM

um, 1l12 10th st. NV. Meetings. Mon.. 2
pm; Wed. and Fri, 7:3o pm. 25c. mes
Evening star., 1915-12-23
BELEANS
Absolutely Removes
Indigestion. One package
proves it. 25c at all druggists.
First Baptist Church ISs 18th ANp o

WILLIAM W. McMASTER. d. D.. Pastor.
Services IL am. and pm. Sundays.
Weekly praise service. pm Thursday evening.
Bible school. $50 am. Sundays. Strangers arc
, cordially invited to all services.
Evening star., 1915-12-23

FIREPLACE
FURNISHINGS.
An,iirons in Iron and Bras Some as low as 81 so.
Crates. Screens, etc.
John L, SHEDD, J2T 10th st. Phone NJ. 3l4.
RFNIEWBFR, THE ITTTIE ONES-MAKE THEM
happy on Christmas day. Unique stocking gifts,
animals tinseI, snow, green moss, trees.
]. JAY GOULD, $50 9th st.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-03-03
Washington TO Protest
ESPIONAGE LAW
PROTECTS ITALY
Government Also May Prohibit Publi-
cation Of Military News; Many Seek
TO Enter Army.

ROME, March 3.-Gcnernl Zupelll,
minister Of war; speaking yesterday
In the chamber Of deputies In favor
Of the bill authorizing the recall of
reserve officers said at the end of
this month 1000 of these officers have
been summoned 10 the ColOrs.
"All classes IN the nation" he said,
are asking to enter the army"
The war minister declares those
who have offered their services as
volunteers furnished an inspiration to
the public TO meet new needs for the
defense Of the fatherland."
A bill presented by Premier Salan.
dra tO prevent espionage provides
severe penalties for any attempt to
obtain military information. Any one
without authority entering place
where such information IN obtainable
N liable TO Imprisonment for from
Que TO thirty months and a minimum
fine Of 5000.
The Salandra bill authorizes the
government, under certain conditions.
to prohibit absolutely the publication
of military news, providing Il penalty
OF one year In prison or fine "
1000.
II news OF this character is supplied
to foreign country the penalty will
be doubled. Provision IL made for
the government to take over control
Of every Industry connected with the
defense Of the country, including wire
less telegrnphy and ayintion.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-03-03
NAMED MEN TRADED
Germans and French Prisoners In-
capACitated for Further Military
Service Are Exchanged.

GENEVA VIA PARIS, March g.
The first train load ~ manned Ger
man prisoners Of war are to be ex-
changed FOR wounded French sol
diers arrived here last night from
Lyons Swiss government physicians
found none Of the 24O Germans
found none of the 24O Germans sur
rsring. All seemed cheerful and con
tented Rndaccepted gratefully the gifts
showered upon them. There was no
demonstration as the public was eN-
cluded from the station while the
special was there.
Most Of the Germans had been
crippled by the loss OF leg or an
arm and many " them had lost two
limbs. Most Of them were smoking
cigarettes. They paid tribute 20 the
kind treatment they had received IN
France. but all declared they would
be glad TO reach home
After long stop, the train left tor
Schallhausen at the northerumost
point IN Switzerland. where It will
pass the train carrying incapacltated
French prisoners on their way home
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-03-03
War at a Glance

A Russian victory Of Importance Ia
the war with Turkey Is made known
In dispatch from Tiflls, Trans-cau.
cnslH. A Russian army advanced
from Batum, ON the Black sea, into
Turkish territory. cut Off the Turkish
army's communications route and
Constantinople and isolated large dis
tricts OF Turkish territory.
Russia's campaign IN the north has
developed no new features. Although
PetrOgrad states that the Russians are
everywhere on the offensive, this plan
Is not being pressed with yigor except
In a few districts TOday's report
from the German war office says that
several attempts n the Russians to
advance were repelled.
Active operations In France still are
confined principally to the strip In
front OF the Champagne region. The
French office announces that a long
strip OF Germany's line was controlled
by the allied forces.
The Montenegrin minister at London
was advised that an Austrian squad.
ron had bOmbarded the Montenegrin
port of Antiyari, inflicting consider
able damage.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-03-03
OEADLOCKS AS
CONGRESS ENDS
Feared That Out OF Mass of
Work Some Measures
viii BE Lost.
ADMINISTRATION PLANS FAIL
Leaders Expect Ship, Philip
pines and Other Bills 10
Hang Over.

WASHINGTON, March 3-The six
ty third congress swung into the last
"A hours Of It's life today, confronted
with Il mass aud lumblr uf work
which must be done before noon to.
morrow Both house nnd senate Will
be- in practically continuous session
until adjournment one 10y one the
accumulation Of bills aud resolutions
was being disposed NJ and scnt to the
white House for President Wilson's
signature bat the closing hours were
not without threats of faiIure for
some measure,
Today house and senate Ounferecs
were dradlOcked over tue rural cred
It's amendments to the agricultural
bill, there was likewise deadlock
over the railway mail pay provisions
In the pO,tOfficr bin Lltimutums to
abandon the disputed points " let the
bills fail were being exchanged be-
tween the contending sides NJ diff
culties appeared m the other large
bills which were not sure 10 be com.
posed
So much work on the appropriation
bills remained to be- done that admin
istratiUn leaders did not hops to see
any Of the democratic legislative pro.
gram passed They expected the ship
bill the Philippine bill aud other
measures wouId have to 20 over for
the next congress
Senators Root Burton. SmOot and
Lodge, who led the Republican Oppo-
sltlOn 10 the ship hin arranged to
watch the closing hours Of tht senate
To meet any attempt to pass the bill
when the opposition was not watchful.
The senate first debated the abOl.
ition Of the plucklng board IN the na
val bill, hut finally accepted II
The house agreed 10 the conference
report on the Legislative executive and
Judicial appropriation bill, accepting
the senate's provision TO pay mileage
~ usual for travelling expenses Of
congressman, and then took up the
river and harbor bill on the question
OF agreeing with the senate's amend.
ments.
Meanwhile disputed points In the
army Indian, general deficiency and
CONTINUED on last pAsaI
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-03-03
COFF1NS ARRIVE;
RECOVER BODIES
Virginia Mine Officials Refuse TO Tell
How Many Workers We're Under
ground When Explosion Occurred.

HINTON, W. Va, March 8.-Train.
ed miners, working under the direc-
tlon Of engineers OF the federal bureau
OF mines today penetrated the entire
length Of the main entry in the Lay
land mines where an explosion oc-
Cured yesterday Three bodies were
recovered, bringing the known dead
10 II.
Earl Henry, chief OF the West Vir,
ginla mining department, said the
workings were filled with afterdamp
aud he believed many lives had been
lost. The rescuers are erecting brat
tices ~ they advance. driving the
nfterdamp before them. but the chief
said he thought two or three DAYS
might pass before the mine was clear.
Officers of the company today re.
fused TO make an estimate OF the mum
Der Of meu who entered the workings
yesterday.
A carload OF coffins arrived at the
mine this morning.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-03-03
THREE TO TRY WEIGH
Board Of Managers Is Composed Of
Goodwin, Sans and Pinlham, All
Members Of the Lower House.

The board Of managers which will
prosecute the impeachment case
against A. L. Welch, state insurance
commissioner, when 1t Is tried In the
senate was named by Speaker A. Nc
CrOry.
The members Of the board are g. W..
Goodwin OF apwnee county, K h..
Sans Of Nowata county and c. l.
Pinham Of Kay county, all members
Of the house. The senate appoints
no members Of the board Of managers.
Members Of the board act In the "a
paclty Of prosecuting attorneys In the
senate impeachment trial. They also
draw mp the articles OF Impeachment
upon which the prosecution will be
based.
This board will meet some time to
day or tonight aud sift the evidence
to determine what charges in their
opinion can be proven. These will
be placed In the formal articles Of
impeachment which win be returned
TO the house for adoption. This action
OF the house, II IL believed, will be
only formal, as that body has already
gone on record by n big ma jortty In
favor Of impeachment proceeding
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-03-03
DIVIDENDS PAID
ON BOGUS STOCK
Statistieian At Board Of Arbitration
Hearing Says Millions Thus Used
Could Have Been Paid in Salaries.

CHICAGO, March 3. - Testimony
dealing with the financial manage
ment Of western railroads was given
by W. ]. Lauck, statlsticiau, at to
days session OF the board Of arbitru
tiOn In the western railroad wage
hearing.
Taking ten representative western
systems, MIR Lauck stated that I'm 1913
these railroads paid sll,275. 400 in
dividends on 10 called fictitious stock.
He pointed out that $9,45O,765 Of this
would have been sufficient to have
paid an Increase OF 26 per cent to
the engineers and firemen OF these
roads.
The railroads mentioned were the
Santa Fe the Chicago and Northwest
ern, the Chicago, Burlington aud
Quincy, the Chicago, Milwaukee and
st. Paul, the Great Northern, the iii
nois Central, the Northern Pacific, the
Oregon Short Line, the Southern Pa
ciflC and the Union Pacific.
In the period l0OO-l9l0, the wit
ness stated these railroads Issued ne
titious securities to the aggregate Of
Sl73, 122, 1876 Commissions TO under
writers Of the securities amounted to
50, 120, l24 he said.
one way capitalization is raised
Mr. LAuck said was by the issue of
stock dividends The stock thus is
sued does not increase the product
witty OF the road issuing 1t, but Initiates
the amount Of securities ON which div
idends are secured
j. A. Shea, attorney for the roads.
asfed II Mr.. Lauck had investigated
10 ascertain tO what extent public
utilities commissions had governed the
Issue Of these securities. Lauck re
piled that II could be assumed that
where such commissions existed they
had approved the issues, He sttri
buted the financial difficulties of the
Rock Island road. the Wabash. the
Frisco systems and others to over
capitalization.