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Evening star., 1916-12-25

ployes George e. Horntng, $zo: Mrs. W
G. s. 81 = CASH as n s.: csnnsham M n. s1 He1iie and nd
Virginia Cook, SEQ: H. P. K. So; Mrs.
NJ. L. c. (pledge). s12: D. D. E.. 50
cents: S. D. L., 81; l.. c.. SO cents: J. B.
G. rs cents; NJ. E. c.. 81: c. NJ. So;
81: J. Q. R.. 81: c. c. R.. IS; pledge. $50;
NJ. D. H.. 81; two friends, $50 Total.
$391.10: still needed. $l2S.90
Enough to Take Care Of .Mother and
the Little Un's."-At Christmas time
two years ago this devoted moth
er brought to widowhood faced the
agony of having to part with her
four little children under eleven years
orphan home for the children. Thir-
teen-year-old Allen said one day when
he found his mother crying, Never
mind, dearest, l am almost big enough
un's," but Allen Is just at the beginning
Of being a fine man and can only do
chores after school for the minister"
Who will back Allen in drying his moth
ers tears and in helping the little un's?
Ten dollars week, or $500 a year. will be
needed.
Previously acknowledged. s25S5o:
employees Evening Star Newspaper Com
pany. 1925: Evening Star composing
room. s725; Geo. Element. 81; o. A. C..
81; D. r. B.. 10 years. 81: J. R. r., 81;
S. d. L.. 81; little l.. G. B.. rs cents: II.
B. c.. 81; Mrs NJ. p. 81; Mrs. S. A. F.
and Mrs. NJ F. s., so cents; G. H. w. IS:
E. A. c.. 81; pledge. $50: J. s. S. So; r.
H. B.. rs cents; A. E., SO. Total. s433.
Still needed. ss7.
Opportunity No. 13-The BIind and
the Partially Blfnd-Parents terribly
partially so. The boy of fourteen
shows a decided artistic talent and
has made up his mind 70 be drafts
| man. The second boy Is clever with
father works week days and breaches
Sunday at a small mission church. In
| addition to what he makes $40 a week,
or $500 a year, will be required to keep
| this happy family intact.
Previously acknowledged, $16S; cash
s5; E. z. p. So; Mrs C. B. F. 81: Even
ing Star composing room. 1925: George
Element. So; Bible Study Club, $40; o
A. c., 81; NJ. ]. H. 50: s. S. B.. 81; J. S
T., 81: C. D. H. tpledge), s25; J. L. H.
R. |, G., 81; s. B. A. $40 I. I. D.. 81
J. H. s.. 81; E. o. M. $3.50: Col. Ann
Hawkes. Hay Society. A. A. r.. 50: Mrs
J. w, 20 cents; W. S. B., so cents; S
T. B., 81: pledge, $50; H. G. P. 81: W
\. D.. $40. Total, s317.s5; still needed
S202.O5.
Opportunity No. 1l-Appreeiation Re-
yond Words-'1 can't express how
appreciate the money sent me. 1t was
| indeed noble OF you, and how am 1
going to use it? 1 want to get a ton
Of coal l have four children. l want
to get them a pair of shoes, also sheets
and pillowcases." This letter was
written by one of last years 'Oppor-
tunities," by widow with four chill
dren to support Seven dollars a week,
or 1854 year, in addition to what rela-
tires can give and the mother can
| make. is needed.
Previously acknowledged. $40; Fl. B.
W., So: Evening Star composing room
employees. s7.34; George Element, So;
81: H. H. L., So: c. r. B., 81; pledge.
$50; E. S.. s.: nineteen cash coin cards,
$4.S3 Total, s257.67; still needed,
$106.33.
Additional through The Star, $3.50.
Total amount to date. $4,911s8
Evening star., 1916-12-25
SANTA CLAUS CONTINUES
DISTRIBUTION Of GIFTS
Junior League Representatives Visit
Children in Local Hospitals
and "Shut-Ins."

Santa Claus continued his distribu-
ton of gifts this morning through the
Junior League, when members of that
organization. as his representatives,
visited the children in the local hos
nitals and little "shut-ins" in their
homes, taking with them gifts made
and given by children who used the
District Fairgrounds during the sum-
mer.
More than 5000 roller skates. dolls.
books. horns, balls and other toys, as
well as candy and clothing, were dis
tributed, under the direction of Miss
Marie Peary, chairman of the hospital
committee of the Junior League, this
morning.
The first institution visited was the
washington Founding Hospital. where
the littlest of the homeless ones were
started in the right track of belief by
seeing that there really is Santa Claus.
other institutions were visited quickly
by the use of automobiles, and the
work was finished by noon.
Well filled stockings, a big tree. and
Christmas goodies. sufficient even for
thee "capacities" they were to fill
were furnishede to sixty-five children
who Yesterday were the guests at the
Diet Kitchen of three members of the
Junior League
The hostesses were Miss Frances
CARPENTER. Miss Elizabeth X. Porter
and Miss Dorothy Denys. Those en-
tertained are members of class
which meets at o'clock each Monday
at the rooms of the Diet Kitchen for a
nlay and story hour.
Evening star., 1916-12-25
Accused by Schoolgirls.

One schoolgirl was attacked and two
others insulted by George Parker. ac-
cording to testimony in the Police
Court today.
One of the girls testified she was
coming out of Central High School sew
eral days ago when Parker grabbed
her The others told Judge Mullowny
that Parker had made indecent re-
marks to them.
Parker said he had been drinking
heavily for the past two weeks ana
did not remember having spoken 10
the girls The court imposed a fine
of 500 on the assault charge and SO
in each of the two charges of disor-
derIy conduct. In default of the fines
Parker is to serve 300 days at oc-
coquan.
Evening star., 1916-12-25
To Eliminate Car Congestion.

NEW YORK, December PA commit
tee OF railway officials is to establish an
office in Detroit with view to eliminating
the congestion there. arising out of the
car-shortage situation. it WAS announced
here today by the American Railway As
sociatton. Stringent measures are to be
adopted also to reduce the accumulation
Of cars at Pensacola. Mobile. New Or
leans and Galveston. A. H. Smith, presi-
dent Of the New York Central, and 6. 81.
Markham. president of the Illinois Cen
trail, will head the committees which viii
attend to the respective efforts to relieve
congestion at Detroit and the gulf ports.
Evening star., 1916-12-25
JAPAN IS SYMPATHETIC.
Takes Cordial View of President
Wilson's Note.

TOXIC, Japan. December 25.-Presi-
dent Wilson'S note to the belligerent
powers has been delivered to the
japanese government and has aroused
extraordinary interest. The general
view Of it taken by the press is that.
while it is not connected with the
German peace proposal, it is not un-
reasonable to suppose the two may
eventually be Joined and lead to peace
negotiations.
The prediction is voiced that Japan
and hef" allies will reply to President
Wilson in the spirit of his idea. but it
is commented that they entered the
war 'in the robe of peace" and that
the efforts to overthrow German
miiitarism" are based upon a desire to
soiidify permanent world peace.
Evening star., 1916-12-25
To Be Shown in Many Cities.

While these films are in the west they
viii be shown IN eight or ten impor-
tAnt csnters, the itinerary for which
now is being arranged.
This IS being done so as not to In
terfere with Mr.. Harper's plans for
in advance Of the Confederate veterans
reunion. SO that the people of the
southern states may be better informed
about the National Capital and so guild
ed in making their arrangements for
attendance at the big celebration here
These films, running about 5000 feet,
that are to be shown. were prepared
under the personal direction of Mr..
Harper. They show the entrance TO the
capital. its beautiful vistas down broad
avenues One of the finest stretches OF
the top Of the Washington Monument.
furpiahin. an unusual bird's-eye view
Of the city and the surrounding his
toric couE.ry-
The cavalry activities at Fort Myer are
shown in spirited action reels The fish
industry and the waterfront traffic start
another reel which carries the observer
TO Norfolk and Newport News and closes
with a picture of Uncle Sans navy.
Washington at night is a beautiful reel
which shows the Capitol building all
lighted up
The city beautiful scheme. with motion
pictures Of the government buildings the
embassies. Pan-American Union, Memorial
Continental Hall. the Corcoran Art Gal.
lery and other public buildings. is shown
in series Of unusual views.
Evening star., 1916-12-25
DISTRICT MILIT1AMAN HURT.
R. L. Willingham Injured at San An.
tonic in Trying to Stop Quarrel.

Robert L. Willingham. member of
Company H. Sd D. c. Infantry, now at
San Antonio. Tex. was painfully.
though not seriously. wounded in an al
tercation in the city of San Antonio.
according to information received to-
day in a telegram from Capt. Theo-
dore Heap. commanding Company
H. by Willingham's father. who lives
at 1S9 Bryant street northwest. The
message said that he was badly bruised
about the face and body, but that the
bruises were superficial, according to
the report of the surgeon. and there
was no necessity for anxiety. Accord
ing to Wtllfngham's mother. the young
man was acting the part Of the peace
maker when he WAS injured.
Evening star., 1916-12-25
SWISS PRAISE PRESIDENT.
Saluted as a Good Republican" BY
Journal de Geneve.

GENEVA. December "a, via Paris,
December 25.-The Journal de Geneve.
dicussing the note sent by President
Wilson to the beliigerent powers, gives
warm praise to the President.
Whatever results President Wilson
obtains" the Journal says, I'VE Swiss
and other neutrals must thank this
good republican and salute him with
respect President Wilson has dared
to propose something precise in order
to realize his specific aspirations. He
has caused during this dark Christmas
Evening star., 1916-12-25
Carl L. Neumann Dead

Carl L. Neumann. for five years con-
nected with the Marine Band and for
the past ten years musical director at
White Sulphur Springs. w. Va. died
at his home. 32l7 1lth street northwest.
yesterday. Mr.. Neumann was at one
time connected with the orchestra Of
the Columbia Theater.
Evening star., 1916-12-25
POPE BENEDICT PRAISES
THE PRESIDENT FOR NOTE

ROME. December 20. via Paris, De-.
cember IS tdeiayed).-Pope Benedict.
according to report today, in speaking
to Cardinal Gasparri. papal secretary
of state. regarding President Wilson's
note to the belligerents. said:
TT is document showing the hon
esty, justice and farsightedness of the
American President"
Evening star., 1916-12-25
Additions to Mountford Fund.

Additional contributions to the Nine.
Mountford fund have been received at
The Star, as follows: Annie NJ. Law
renee. $50: cash, 81; children of the
washington Hebrew Sunday school.
SO; Miss Isabelle 8. Stone. 50. and
member OF Foundry Adult Class. ~,
This makes total Of 3SaEo con.
|tributed to the fund to data. IL. =
Evening star., 1916-12-25
Oscar Comstock Dies in New York,

Oscar Comstock. father Of Oscar F..
cOmstock. organist Of Trinity p 4.
Church Of this city. died at his home, in
New York city. Thursday afternoon.
according to word received here. Mr..
Comstock was eighty-thres years old,
and for eighty years was resident OF
New Y6fk.
Evening star., 1916-12-25
old-stagers Try to Fool the Judge.

So it went on down the full list of
more than fifty prisoners. Several old
offenders, who endeayored to dodge a
heavier sentence than thirty days.
pleaded guilty to the charge against
them and made hurried steps back to
the dock. hoping the court would fail
to recognize them.
In this. however. George Liston fail
ed. He said he could not remember
how many times he had been arrested.
Judge Pugh spied George coming out
Of the dock and when he tried a quick
step return a sentence of three months
reached his ears.
Evening star., 1916-12-25
SWISS ARE GLAD
TO SUPPORT j. S.
Note Approving Presidents
Circular to BeiIigerents Re-
ceived in Washington.
is DELIVERED BY MINISTER

Switzerland. in a note addressed to
the Swiss council lis glad to support
the efforts of the President of the
United States" in the interests OF
peace, and would consider itself happy
if it could act in any way. no matter
how modest. for a rapproachement of
the peoples now engaged in struggle, "
and for the guarantee of lasting
peace.
The note was dispatched to the bel
ligerents yesterday by the Swiss fed
eral council, and DR.. Paul Ritter. the
minister of Switzerland here, sent a
copy of it to the White House
Text of the Swiss Note.
The translated text follows:
The President of the United States
Of America. with whom the Swiss fed
eral council, guided by its warm desire
that the hostilities may soon come to
an end. has. for a considerable time,
been in touch. had the kindness to ap-
prise the federal council Of the peace
note sent to the governments of the
central and entente powers.
I'm this note President Wilson dis
cusses the great desirability of inter-
national agreements for the purpose Of
avoiding more effectively and permanently
the occurrence of catastrophes such as
the one under which the peoples are
suffering today In this connection he
lays particular stress on the necessity
for bringing about the end of the pres
ent war. Without making peace pro-
posals himself or offering mediation, he
confines himself to sounding as to
whether mankind may hope to have
approached the haven of peace.
"Deep Longing for Peace"
"The most meritorious initiative of
President Wilson will find a mighty
echo in Switzerland. True to the obli
cations arising from observing the
strictest neutrality, united by the same
friendship with the states of both war
ring groups of powers, situated like an
island amid the seething waves of the
terrible world war. with its ideal and
ardized and violated. our country is
filled with a deep longing for peace.
and ready to assist by its small means
to stop the endless sufferings caused by
the war and brought before its eyes by
daily contact with the interned, the
severely wounded and those expelled,
and to establish the foundation for
beneficial cooperation of the peoples.
The Swiss federal council 1s there
fore glad to seize the opportunity to
support the efforts of the President of
the United States. 1t would consider
itself happy II It could act in any. no
matter how modest way. for the rap
proachment of the peoples now en-
gagged in the struggle, and for reaching
lasting peace"
Evening star., 1916-12-25
Observing Feast of Lights,

The sixth candle in Hanukka, or the
feast Of lights, was lighted in Hebrew
synagogues throughout the city last
night. The feast lasts eight days. At
the Eighth Street Temple tabieaux.
showing the victories Of Judas Mac
cabeus we're given. At other syna-
gogues arpropE1ato- -exercte1k Nere- hail.
Evening star., 1916-12-25
Gould Gives $1oo, 900 to Church.

PARIS, December 25.-Frank J..
Gould, says the Paris Herald. has Just
given 500, 600 for the rebuilding of the
English Protestant Church at Maisons
La FItte. where there is an important
ested jn thonoughbred racing stables.
Evening star., 1916-12-25
Treasury Clerk Dies at Biltmore.

Thomas Holcomb. a law clerk of the
Treasury Department. died in Biifmoie.
n c., Friday, according to word re-
celved here Funeral services are to
be held in New Castle. Del. tomorrow
afternoon.
Evening star., 1916-12-25
SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
RULES AT White HOUSE
Brilliantly Illuminated Tree for
Small Relatives and
Grown-Ups, Too.

With big Christmas tree and gen.
erous exchange of presents. Christmas
day opened at the White House full
of pleasure for all. Little Miss Joseph
inc Cothran, the Presidents grand
niece. was the only juvenile in the big
white building in the early morning,
but when she caught her first glimpse
of the brilliantly lighted and decorated
Christmas tree in the library her child
ish shouts awoke all the adults. in
cluding the President.
Later in the day she was Joined by
little Ellen McAdoo, the Presidents
granddaughter. who was given her
first glimpse of the tree. Miss McAdoo,
however had just come from her own
big Christmas tree, loaded with pres
ents and things beautiful to the eye.
The McAdoos had merry Christmas
gathering of their own.
Too Happy to Eat.
The President and Mrs. Wilson and
all the others of the household began
their exchange of presents early, and
servants around the building said that
everybody was SO happy they did not
indulge in much breakfast. Members
of the family also gave presents to en-
ployes in the building, the remem-
brances being greatly Appreciated
There were many kilograms and let
ters from all parts of the world wish
ing the President merry Christmas.
Early in the morning Mrs. wilson
went alone to church services at St
Margarets. and later other members OF
the presidential family went to services
at ST. Johns. The President, 1t was
said. had no program for the day and
probably will be around the White
House all day, except for ride in the
afternoon.
Presents to Little Friends.
This afternoon big automobiles Of the
White House will start out loaded with
toys, candies, fruits. etc, for little
friends of the President and his wife,
especially the children along the road
between this city and the golf links
of the Washington Country Club. in
Virginia. These youngsters always have
a welcome for the distinguished couple
when going to and coming from The
golf links, and their good wishes are TO
be remembered this afternoon. Another
load will be sent among the
poor children of the city.
The Christmas dinner will be served
at the regular hour. I o'clock. Besides
the President and Mrs. Wilson, Miss
Margaret Wilson and Miss Bones, those
present will be Mr.. and Mrs. Rolf Boil
ing. brother and sisterin-law of Mrs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Sayre of
Williamstown. Mass, son-in-law and
daughter of the President, and Mrs.
Anne Cothran, the Presidents niece.
Secretary Tumulty. whose six little ones
had cracking good time because of the
stealthy visit of Santa Claus and big
Christmas tree at their home on Calvert
street, spent some time at the executive
offices awaiting a possible call from the
President, and a number Of executive
clerks were on duty caring for arriving
mails.
Express wagons paid visits to the
White House with delayed packages of
all kinds but there was no turkey among
them. At Thanksgiving two big turkeys
were sent to the President but this time
he had to buy his own turkey
Evening star., 1916-12-25
COMPLAIN OF HEADACHE
AND ASK FORBEARANCE
Defendants in Police Court Get Le-
nient Treatment as Judge Pugh's
Christmas Gift.

Headaches and many other kinds OF
ailments were complained of by a mot
ley bunch of prisoners in the District
branch of the Police Court this morn
ing. This collection of prisoners, some
OF whom had been locked up since Sat
urday. presented anything but a Merry
Christmas look when they were
brought out individually to face Judge
Pugh on charges of intoxication.
1t was only a few minutes after Z
o'clock when Judge Pugn took the
bench and the clerk called Rudolph
Schlitz." A little fellow answered and
was soon pleading with the court to
give him another chance He said it
was the first time he had been arrested
for being drunk and said he would stop
using intoxicating liquors. Schlitz was
given seat on the water wagon" for
six months. but was told by the court
that il he failed to sit tight for that
period he would have to go to Occo-
quan.
Gets Medical Treatment.
The next case was that of Charles R
Wheeler charged with vagrancy. De-
tective Guy Burlingame urged the
court to give Wheeler a chance to get
work. 1t was also suggested that the
young man go to Occoquan for thirty
days. as he is I'll. and where he will
receive medical treatment. Wheeler is
to work for Supt. Whitaker and receive
medical treatment.
Ida Money, it was testified, wandered
along Pennsylvania avenue in an in
toxicated condition and was arrested
She was placed on probation.
On shore leave. Isaac Hilton. sailo,
s,sk
Washington Saturday He imbibed a
little too freely in Christmas cheer
and as a result was arrested on d
charge of being drunk. He promised
he would abstain from the use of al
coholic drinks for at least six months
and was placed on probation.
Evening star., 1916-12-25

Copyright. Underwood & Underwood. y. ~
Unanimously elected president of the
Standard Oil Company Of New Jersey,
Alfred Cotton Bedford. former vice
president and treasurer OF the great
corporation, IL ffty-two years old. and
the cousin Of T.. T. Bedford. one of
the original standard OIL partners.
He started his business career a dry
goods clerk for K. 3. Jaffray T. Co. and
worked there mine months. For NO
greater NsnGes. but because he would
have a bigger field, he entered the em-
plOy of the BerEenpOrt Chemical Com
pany. n Subsidiary Of the standard OIL.
April Z, 1882. He WAS only eighteen
then. and they put hln to work In
the manufacturing department at q
salary which wouldn't fetch . good
pair Of shoes nowadays.
Evening star., 1916-12-25

Arrangements are being made for the
formation Of a S50,800.009 automobiie
COMPANY in France to manufacture
cheap cars after the war.
Evening star., 1916-12-25
Miss Peary's Assistants.

The Junior League donated the tree.
..hxings" and plethoric hosiery, and
Mrs. r. G. Carpenter furnished the
refreshments.
Those assisting Miss Peary in the
work delivering the presents were
Misses Suzanne and Elizabeth Chase,
Marjorie Heimbold. Lena Hitchcock,
Leida Clark. Alice Goodwin. Georgiana
SchofeId Marie Simms. Elizabeth Ham
ilton, Ellie LIE Jeune and Mrs. Thomas
Miller.
The playground committee in charge
of the collection and manufacture of
the presents was composed of Misses
Katherin Kali. Ella Gardner. Florence
Chambers. Colder Norton, Maude
Parker. Mabel oTwner, Elizabeth
Penny, Elva and katherine Whitcomb.
Randolph Livingstone, Minnie l. Price.
Mrs. Olivia V. Dapray and Fred
Randall and A. H Underdown.
Evening star., 1916-12-25
|CH|LDREN ARE REMINDED
| TO SAVE THE OLD PAPERS
Managers of School Fairgrounds
Hope Christmas Festivities Will
Not Cause Neglect.

Old Santa Claus remembered to come
last highland there's SO much to
do today-school children are asked
not to forget to save the Christmas
newspapers and thus help to increase
the fund which is being raised for the
benefit of the school Fairgrounds and
other social activities. Although they
know that gifts and turkeys and candy
and nuts and all those other things
SO prominent Christmas day are up
permost in the minds of the children
those particularly Interested in the
work for the Fairgrounds hope that
the youngsters will spare a moment in
their thoughts for the saving of to-
days papers
List of Contributing Schools.
Following is a list of the schools,
grouped according to size. in the order
in which those in the respective groups
stand at present:
Seventeen rooms or more:
Stevens .....24,S34 Miner Normal 1.424
w 4 / s West. High. 5l9
Normal. $3.50 Dunbar High. 12O
JEFFERSON. 1875
Thirteen to sixteen rooms:
H. D. Cooke.10.l62 Emery 3641
Mott. -....... 5,15S Wallach. 1888
Evening star., 1916-12-25
All Given a Careful Fit.

Each boy entitled to a coat received
a careful fit. and if he was in need Of
shoes he got a pair. White and col
ored boys. big and little boys. all re
ceived the same careful attention.
Upon being fitted out the boys came
back past Mr.. Cans, who wished them
all merry Christmas" and when the
boy was accompanied by n careworn
mother. gave the mother y dollar biil
to buy the Christmas dinner.
Twins, eleven years old. were among
the boys who got coats this morning.
They are being cared for by their aunt,
who is wfGot- tr II- atr
a home for the children of her deceased
sister.
One little colored boy. four years old.
received a coat His mother is a widow.
and is trying to make home for four
children under sixteen years of age.