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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31
Ex-President Cites MicaWber
in Attack on Nations
Foreign Policy.
"DISHONORABLE TO TAKE
NO ACTION ON BELGIUM"
Declares Nations Trying to Free
That Country Act Valiantly
and Righteously.

NEW YORK. January 31.-Theodore
Roosevelt discussed Promise and Per-
Torrance in International Relations
before the Brooklyn Institute of Arts
and Sciences, in Brooklyn last night.
The former Presidents address in part
was as follows:
In private life. no human being
thinks it to the credit of any man that
he makes a promise unless the promise
is kept. But when we deal with ma
tions instead Of Individuals. a large
number of reasonably well disposed
people loudly take the view that the
promise is itself meritorious and that
irrelevant.
Micawber's Specially.
Readers of David Copperfield' will
remember that Mr.. MIcawber's specially
was to issue notes. He never honored
these notes when they became due. His
mind was so constituted that he felt
that when a note became due he met
it adequately by writing another. His
creditors however, did not take so
charitable view of the performance.
They did not have single-track minds.
To those acquainted with United States
diplomatic history during the last year
-or two. there will be no necessity OF
pursuing the analogy further
Col. Roosevelt mentioned The Hague
conventions in their relation to the
violation of the neutrality of Belgium,
declaring it was "dishonorable conduct
on the part of the United States to take
no action in the matter" Taking up
the question of American export OF
munitions to the belligerents, he de-
ciared:
ut is immoral to export munitions or
materials out of which munitions can
be made in order to prevent Belgium
from freeing herself. 1t is hlghiy
moral to. export munitions which VIII
help Belgium to free herself. 1t is an
act of gross infamy on the part OF this
government and this people to take any
step which will help the wronSdoer
against the wronged. and such step
would be taken if we imposed an en-
barge in the interest of Germany
against the allies. .....
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31
All Former Members Invited.

The hope is expressed that all for
mer members of the militia will be at
tracted to the organization, the success
Of which is confidently assured. 1t will
offer an opportunity to those who are
still capable of military service to keep
themselves in state of preparedness
and further offers to those who in the
past have rendered useful service, but
who may not now undergo the exac-
tions of active duty, and whose interest
in local affairs is strong. the oppor-
tunity to render very valuable service
in employing their moral influence in
the encouragement of all patriotic eff
forts to make our local and national
military establishment effective. Should
the organization develop such numeri-
cal strength as is hoped for it, it is
asserted there will be for convenience,
besides the civic organization, an as
signment of such of it's members as in:
dictate the desire to participate in some
military work to provisional companies,
and larger units, If necessary. will be
formed under the command of officers
elected by the members, and thus the
legion, besides it's social features, will
operate to maintain what will practi-
cally be a reserve corps of the National
Guard,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31

time of need to have available. men
fitted to form a reserve corps to the
National Guard. Those who are inter-
ested in rifle practice will be given an
opportunity to use the rifle range OF
the guard; those who desire to at
tend lectures on military subjects will
be given an opportunity, either to at
tend the schools of the guard, or. II
sufficient number indicate that they
would like to attend a special course
of lectures on military subjects, lee
lures will be arranged for their bene-
fit by officers of the army"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31

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quartered oak; size of top, 42x19
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31
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$3.50
Regular Price. $500.
Ali sizes-aH metal frame and
wire woven edge-guaranteed not
to sag.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31
TO FORM LEGION
FOR U. S. DEFENSE
Plans Under Way to Organize
Military Service Legion
in the District.
WILL BE RESERVE CORPS
FOR THE NATIONAL GUARD
All Who Have Served in Armed
Forces of D. c. Invited to
Participate.

In an effort to band together all those
who have served in the armed forces
of the District of Columbia. efforts are
being made to organize the Military
Service Legion of the District of Co
lumbia. Col. Richard D. Simms, N. G. D.
c., retired. and other officers and men
of the local military forces. including
the LIST District of Columbia Infantry,
United States Volunteers, war with
Spain, are now at work on the project.
The first meeting will be held at the
National Guard armory, 446 L street
northwest, February at o'clock.
Those who attend this first meeting
of the club will have an opportunity
Of witnessing the first rehearsal in con-
nection with the coming military tour
nament of the National Guard of the
District of Columbia.
The movement is national defense"
to keep alive interest
military affairs, and particularly to
keep those former members of the or
ganiZations who desire it in training
for active service. 1t will in reality be
of the District of Columbia, and its in
auguration, it is believed, will be fol-
lowed by similar movements all over
the country. 1t is estimated that APP
proximately 10000 officers and men
have received training in the local or
greater part of these are still in the
city and eligible to membership in the
proposed organization.
Objects Outlined.
The objects of the organization are
outlined as follows:
ITO unite in a permanent organiza-
ton all men of military experience who
tional Capital.
ITO preserve recollections of such
service and to renew and preserve old
friendships.
ITO constitute an organization of
representative citizens held together
by patriotic interests in the welfare
of the military establishment. in which
they have served in the past, an Or
ganization capable of exercising a
helpful influence for the promotion of
the growth and efficiency of our local
National Guard, by endeavoring to
create in the community more gen.
eral interest therein and a better I'M
derstandinR of the earnest and efh-
cient work which 1t performs. and of
the valuable training obtained by men
serving in its ranks. and of the inn
portant part it forms of our national
military system.
ITO support all measures for adequate
national defense and the maintenance
of the honor and dignity of the ma
ton.
ITO afford to such of its members as
may be interested to keep in touch to
some extent with active military pur-
suits, every facility for SO doing. and
to encourage continued training there
in so far as the circumstances of civil
employment win permit, SO that in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31
DUTCH STEAMERS DAMAGED,
The Thuban and Maasdyk in Acci.
dents=TWo Seamen Killed.

LONDON. January 31.-A Lloyd's re-
port says that the Dutch steamer Thu
ban has been damaged and towed up
the Thames, also that the Dutch steam
er Maasdyk met with an accident in
which two of her crew were killed. and
that she was making water rapidly and
had been beached.
The Thuban. new vessel of near
$500 tons gross. left New York Janu-
airy II for Rotterdam The Maasdyk.
of about the same tonnage. left Monte
vdeo December 81 for Rotterdam, &C
cording to the latest shipping reports
available.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-31
STAND as Americans"

II believe that the great mass of
Americans of German descent are
straightout Americans and nothing
else, just as good Americans as citi-
Zens of any other descent in this coun-
try. In the great crisis of the
civil war a larger proportion of the
men of recent German origin than of
the men of old native American stock
stood for the Union and for freedom.
j ask Americans Of German descent to
stand against England when it is
wrong. | ask that all alike stand as
Americans and nothing else. These
Americans OF German descent, ] be-
lieve, will disapprove with all their
hearts any proposal to use the en-
barge as a weapon in aid OF the ruth
less and brutal German militarism,
which has crushed Belgium to the
ground
These Americans OF German descent
are the true patriots. ! believe that
they are shamefuily misrepresented,b by
the professional, the hyphenated Ger
man-Americans, who have been SO
loud. since the war began. in their in
sistence that the United States should
be prostituted to the service of despot-
ism against democracy, of tyranny
against freedom, OF wrong against
right.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-02
Ex-0FFICIALS TO
TESTIFY ON DEAL
Former Mayor III. VI. Schriver and For.
mer Commissioner II. r. Reynolds
TO Talk to Commissioners.
WANT EXPLANATION AGREEMENT
Municipal Authorities Seek to Learn
Exact Verbal Contract Made with
W. III. Redecker.

Former city officials will testify be-
fore the Rock Island municipal COM
mission next Tuesday to determine
exactly what agreement was made be-
tween the city and W. II. Redecker
concerning distribution of cost for the
thing Of his land at Eighteenth ave-
nue. and Twenty-fourth street. Waste
water from the reservoir drained into
his property and he installed tile to
carry it off.
MIR. Redecker and his attorney, J. T.
Kenworthy, appeared before the mu-
nicipal commission yesterday and for
mally presented a bill of S640 TO the
commission. He told the authorities
that the thing cost him 81 PSI and that
the municipal board Of local improve
ments under the preceding admins
tratiOn had agreed to pay one-half of
the cost.
Present municipal officials being I'M
familiar with the agreement made have
requested the presence Of eX-Mayor
H NJ. Schriver and ex-Commissioner
r. r. Reynolds al the meeting Tues
day. Mr.. Schriver and Mr.. Reynolds
were members of the board of local
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-02
MASONS WILL GO ON
STEAMER TO PICNIC

MasOns and their families of Rock
Island and Scott counties will gather
at Woodward's grove, near Port By
ron Monday to enjoy a picnic and out
ing arranged by Philo lodge 436, A. F.
& A. NJ. Of Port Byron. The Daven-
port GrottO band of 30 pieces will fur
nish music for the occasion and in the
afternoon there will be a speaking and
athletic program. The two Rock Is
land lodges had originally planned to
take a special train over the Burling-
ton 10 the grove, but because of the
strike situation the company was I'M
able 10 guarantee them the special
The steamer Marquette and barge have
been chartered to carry the local and
Davenport delegations. The boat will
leave Davenport at $50 and Rock Is
land at 8:45 Monday morning. Former
Judge r. W Olmsted will be the prin-
cipal speaker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-02
Special Assessment Notice.
Gen. No. All


Notice is hereby given 10 all persons
interested, that the city council Of
Rock Island, Ill, having ordered the
paving with brick blocks Of Fortv-sec-
ond street from Seventh avenue TO
Railroad avenue; and Railroad avenue
from Forty-second to Forty-third
streets, and the ordinance for the same
being on file in the Office of the CITY
clerk of said city. and said city having
applied 10 the county court OF Rock Is
land, Ill, for an assessment OF the
cost of said improvement according TO
benefits, said assessment being paw
able in nine installments, each bear
ing interest at the rate Of FIVE per cent.
per annum, and an assessment there
fore having been made and returned 10
said court, the final hearing thereon
will be had on the 18th day of Septem-
Der, a. d. 1916, at the hour of 8 o'clock
a. m, or as soon thereafter as the bust
ness of the court will permit
All persons desiring may file objec-
tons IN said court, before said day, and
may appear on the hearing and make
their defense.
Dated Rock Island. Ill, Aug %. 1916.
WILLIAM A. CORCORAN,
officer appointed TO make the assess
ment.
JOHN X. SCOTT. City Attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-02
- 4 7 On SttRod
Elm Tor

improvements which made the agree
ment with Mr.. Redecker.
win Abide by Agreement.
Municipal commissioners Thursday
at special meeting passed an ordin-
ance Offering Mr. Redecker $500 to
settle. At that time the commission
had not been fully informed as to the
agreement or as to the cost of the
work. Commissioners said today that
they will abide by any agreement made
by the preceding administration.
Mr.. Redecker drained the land be-
cause of a pond situated in it. Waste
water from the reservoir emptied into
the pond. Now the waste water passes
through the tile installed by Mr.. Re-
decker
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-02
Representatives Will be on
the Ground Tomorrow

from $50 p and will take pleasure in show
ing these and will explain you the advantage de-
rived from one of these beautiful acre lots
Take the Long View to Eighteenth avenue and
Threth and few minutes walk south will bring
you the L. Mosenfelder addition.
This addition centrally located and its
bity the various factories in Moline and Rock Island
must recommend to those residing in either place.
The prices asked for these beautiful large lots
IRE less than ordinarily asked for a small lot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-02
ROBS DAVENPORTER;
rs ARRESTED HERE

Ben Franklin (colored Of Daven-
port, was arrested last night by Officer
Berry on complaint of the Davenport
authorities. Franklin is charged with
robbing a man named White of Daven-
port of $38. The Davenport police fur
nished the local authorities with a
description of Franklin and he was ap-
pretended after a search of several
hours. Franklin is said to be the hus-
band of Rose Green, who was fined
Thursday on a disorderly conduct
charge
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-02

rounds of the thirst parlors. At times
Harris would become tired and Bailey
would carry his heavy package of
clothing. Then they became separated.
Harris was picked up in a badly in
toXicated condition by officer Berry. At
the station he told his tale of woe, of
being separated from his friends and
his purchases. After an hours search
officer Berry found Bailey peacefully
sleeping in an alley between Twenty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-02
Smaller COmpanIes.

Companies will be smaller, neces-
sarily. but the play will not be neg
lected in its Interpretation There
VIII be curtailment in different depart
ments that will make it possible to
give first class presentations, with
known performers, at admissions
ranging from 25 cents to 81. We NAV
see some or these companies the pres
ent season And l firmly believe they
will win"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-02
USES NEW SUIT OF
CLOTHES AS PILLOW

John Harris, a tiller of the soil from
Iowa, came to Rock Island yesterday
to do some shopping. incidentally he
acquired load of rye. In making the
rounds he passed several clothing
stores and purchased a brand new out
Mt. hat suit. shoes, etc. Then he met
John Bailey. Their friendship ripened
rapidly and they continued their
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-02

Total deposits Sept 1, 1916. $23, 1853. "a
Withdrawals amount TO about one
third of total school deposits.
In number the school savings de-
positors is 1867, making an average
OF $14.30 for each account
School opens next week and the
first school collection will be gathered
Friday, Sept. 8.
With the beginning Of this school
year the collector will visit the Cen
ter Station and Sears schools weekly
instead Of monthly, as heretofore.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-02

A fve-passenger car owned and driv-
en- by H. G. King of New Liberty. Iowa.
colllded with an eastbound machine
bearing Illinois license No. 213342 at
the corner or Twenty-first street and
Third avenue yesterday afternoon. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-02
THEATRE SEASON
OPENS HERE SOON
ain Old Kentucky" viii Be the First
Offering at the Illinois, Dark
Since Last Fall.
KINDT Announces HIS PLANS
Says Larger Offerings VIII Be Scarce
in One-Night Stand Territory,
But He is Hopeful.

Charles T. Kindt, lessee of the ILL
nOiS theatre, announces that the 1916
| II season at the local playhouse will
open Sept. with revival of In Old
| Kentucky" a production that enjoyed
a wide popularity a generation ago.
II was written by Charles T. Darcy, a
Quincy newspaper man, and was
among the first plays in which horses
were introduced in action on a race
course. An elaborate presentation of
the play is promised here. The Sun
day following William B. Patton will
be seen at the Illinois in Lazy Bill"
Sept IA and Is Ramona" a feature
picture, will be shown.
During the past week men have
been at work at the Illinois rewriting
and otherwise getting the house in
shape for the seasons opening.
'Of course, the theatrical business
is not what we would like il to be-"
Mr.. kindt said. Pictures have made
great inroads on the spoken drama
with the result that there are few
high class plays on tour There are
less productions than in former years
scarcely enough winning plays to keep
the legitimate theatres in the larger
cities open through the season. Con-
Sequently out our way we must be
satisfied with an occasional visit from
high class attraction. However, |
am pulling all the wires at my COM
mand TO give my patrons such of those
nigh class attractions as are obtain
able for one-night stands. OF course.
some day the spoken play will come
back, and there is already evidence
in fhe east that the situation is be-
ginning 10 change. / expect eventu-
ally to see offerings of standard PLAYS
at prices below what we have been
paying in former years, this move to
meet the competition of the moving
picture.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-02
SCHOOLS DEPOSITS
SHOW BIG INCREASE

The following statement by the
State bank shows the deposits by
schools for the year ending Sept. l.,
1916, Withdrawals during that period
and a balance of $23,S53.24 to the
credit of school savings depositors, as
compared with S19,267.11, Sept. l,
1915, a gain of S4,586.13 during the
year Deposits by each school for the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-02

front en- of the King car was badly
damaged, but the occupants escaped
injury. The other machine continued
on its way after the crash. King is
said to have turned to the wrong side
of Third avenue in making the turn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-02
PnhIic Notice

! wish TO notify the public that /
will not be responsible for any debts
contracted by my wife, Ada NJ John
ston, after this date, Sept. /. 1915
(Ady) r. d. JOHNSTON,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-02

third and Twenty-fourth streets and
Third and Fourth avenues. He was
using the package as a pillow. Both
were fined SO and costs this morning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-02

So much can be accomplished of these beauti-
full all level acre lots that the of living be reduced
o a minimum.
This addition is located in that part of the city
where the development is pronounced ideal for a
home investment.
Evening star., 1916-03-26

Turkish Statement.

CONTANTINOPLE. via London, March
PA Turkish official communication
issued today says:
"On the Irak front near Felahieyeh
an enemy force of about two battalions
attacked our advanced posts on the
right bank of the Tigris. but was re-
pulsed after an hours fighting.
The night of March 81 our airmen
effectively bombarded the enemy at
X kut-el-Amara.
The same night one of our sea
planes bombarded hostile ships an
chored in kephalos bay, Island of I'M
bros. We observed that all the bombs
We're effective.
"A hostile torpedo boat filed with
men and four sailing vessels with
more than two hundred soldiers dressed
like robbers landed their forces at the
village of kenmirdili, on the southeast
side of the Bay of Darzomene, but our
small force of coast guards put them
to flight and compelled them to return
to their vessels
Evening star., 1916-03-26
British Make Progress.

The British eXpeditionary force cam
paigning against German East Africa
is making further progress in it's ag-
gressive operations, according to an
official statement issued tonight.
Gen. Jan Christian Smuts, in charge
Of the operations. has reported the oc-
cupatioH Of Arusha and the driving Of
the Germans from their line along The
Ruwu river.
Field Marshal Earl Kitchener. the
secretary OF. state for war has te>le-
graphed his nGratulations to the
comma ndiuG general.
The Official communicat rega rding
the campo gn says.
Evening star., 1916-03-26

THE mounted troops then estab-
lished themselves on the hills south
east Of kah", in contact with the en-
emy. This threat against their line of
retreat decided the enemy TO hold ON
throughout the whole day of the 2Ist
with view to edectiug further re-
tirement under cover Of darkness.
"Reinforcements reached him from
the south by railway during the opera
tions. Thus We We're ena bled to lnfilct
heavy losses, which would not have
been possible had the Germans been
free 20 abandon their positions earlier
As il was they maintained an obstinate
resistance.
The night of March 2122 the entire
Ruwu line was evacuated and the en-
envy retired south along the Tanga
railway, leaving +.1-tnch gun, por-
tion of the armament of koenigsberg,
Evening star., 1916-03-26
WORK|NCW0MEN TO GET
RENT-FREE APARTMENT
New York Millionaire Merchant in
Will Provides for $400. 900
blishment.

apartment house for unmarried work
ingwomen is provided for in the will
of Charles 3. Webster, a dryeoods
merchant. who died March ls. leaving
an estate exceeding S1,000,0G0. The
will. which was admitted to probate
here today, directs that the apartment
house he built out of the residuary es-
lishment is to be known as the Web
ster apartments, and will contain a
restaurant and library and be conduct
ed without profit
Evening star., 1916-03-26
Employed Many Women.

Having been engaged for many
Years in the business known as de-
partment store in the city of New
York, the will reads, and having
employed large number of unmar-
ried women in that business, | have
realized that the domestic environment
Of many Of them has not been con-
ducive to their morals or health. and /
nave concluded to endeavor to i'm
prove the condition of some Of them by
giving them the opportunity to live in
a clean, well ventilated and comfort
able apartment, with good moral sur
roundings. No rental at all
shall be charged to the occupants OF
the apartment"
Evening star., 1916-03-26
Will Address Trinity Bible Class.

Representative Robert Crosser of
Ohio is announced to speak on The
Economic Aspect of Religion tomor-
row evening at Trinity NJ. T.. Church,
9TH street and Pennsylvania avenue
southeast. under the auspices of the
Trinity Bible Glass. The lecture is
free to all. Ernest II. Fulton, presi-
dent of the class. is TO preside
Evening star., 1916-03-26

"On the 18th there was a good deal
Of bush fighting in the vicinity of
kahe. the enemy maintaining a stub
born resistance.
March 90 mounted force occupied
Arusha, dislodging an enemy detach-
nent The night of March 20-21 strong
bodies of infantry bIvouacked in the
kuwu forest, i'll close contact with the
German intrenChments. The enemy at
tempted 4 strong night attack, but was
driven OF with severe losses
Meantime, strong force of South
African mounted troops marched by
night from Moshi, and, traversing the
thick bush country, reached a point on
the PauRani fiv" miles south of the
Kahc railway station. by daybreak.
The railway station was seized and
many stores captured. The ra ilwa V
bridge over the PanGani river had been
nartlv de.trONed.