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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
TO DECIDE MAIL BOX DESIGN.
Post Office Department Announces
Decision Soon Will Be Reached.

announcement comes from the Post
Office Department that within the next
few days the design for new mail
boxes. to be used throughout the coun-
try, win be decided upon. and it is an
ticipated that shortly after that time
the artistic receptacles will begin to
do their share toward beautfying the
National Capital
The art commission of the city of
New York and Post Office Department
officials have been wrestling with this
problem. The discussion has narrowed
down to two designs, one with an eagle
on the sides of the box and another
with the letters u. S" and the seal of
the United States. The former 10 the
one for which the AFT commission has
been contending and the latter is the
one favored by department officials
The front of the new boxes bear the
word Letters" surrounded by stars.
and below that u. s. Mail" They are
of the pull down" type.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
RED CROSS CLASS PROGRAM.
Songs. Dancing and Vaudeville
Skits Feature Celebration at Lanham

With a program embracing songs
dancing and vaudeville skits, the Red
Cross class of Lanham, Md, Monday
celebrated the completion of its first
fifteen weeks study and examinations
in elemental hygiene. Mrs. H. B. Meloy,
president of the class, acted Us hostess,
and the guest of honor was Mrs. H. b.
Montgomery. teacher of the class. An
expression of appreciation Of Mrs
Montgomery's work was given in the
form of an appropriate gift. motion
was made to take up the frst-aid
course.
Those present included Mrs. Fl. B.
Montgomery, Mrs. II. y. Meloy. Mrs.
HALEY, Mrs. Rector, Mrs. G. S. Meloy.
Mrs. g NJ. Gilpin. Mrs. Mallory. Mrs. J.
e. Gilpin, Miss Bentley, Miss Cunning
ham, Mrs. G. Howser. Mrs. j. Howser
Mrs II. Tabler. Mrs. Carlson. Mrs Ben
ham, Mrs. Goss, Mrs. Robertson, Mrs
Wells, Mrs. Dernbaugh, Mrs. E. Browne
and Mrs. Wetherill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
VIRGINIA LIQUOR MEN
BARRED FROM DISTRICT
Dealers Driven Out of Business by
Prohibition Law Cannot
Find Haven Here.

Persons driven from the liquor business
in Virginia by the law which puts that
state in the dry column after November
/. 1t is stated, probably will find 1t I'M
possible to enter the liquor business In
this city. Two persons from that state
have learned from the District excise
board that they cannot engage IN 1ne
business here and conduct so-calieo
mail-order business for the purpose OF
supplying their former patrons IN VIZ
ginia and other dry states
One applicant. it is stated, has done
thriving mail-order bushes in one OF the
larger cities of the Old Dominion Tor
number Of years, his patrons being crlenS
residents Of the several dry states IN the
SOUTH and. realizing he would have 10
close his place in Virginia before Novem-
Der l, it is stated. he concluded Una.
Washington would be the nearest point
from where he could make shipments.
No Encouragement Here.
The virginian quickly learned the senti-
ment Of the excise board. He was told
that no encoura cement would be given to
any move that was calculated to make
Washington distributing point for deal
ers who want to make specially OF Hill
ing orders in the dry states: former
ljuuor dealer in West Virginia also was
told that it would be useless for him to
apply for such a license.
1t is said that certain members OF Con,
eress from the states that recently voted
dry are deeply interested in the action
of the excise board While residents of
the dry stats are permitted to receive
certain quantities of whisky, beer or
wine each month. it is stated, the mem ZEN.
bers of Congress interested realize that
dealers from their respective states prob
ably would ship more wet goods than
strangers.
The interested members Of Congress
from the dry states are gratiied at the
stand taken by the excise board, and, 1t
is stated, will encourage the board in its
efforts to prevent a shifting of such sup
ply depots from points in their states to
this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24

Tor one Night Only" comedy In
four acts. by p. VI. Baker. was pre-
scented Monday and last evenings by
the Stellar Dramatic Club OF Holy
Trinity Church at the church. goth and
y streets northwest Much credit for
the success OF the play is given Miss
s. H Murray, under whose direction II
was staged. The performance was for
the benefit OF the st. Vincent de Paul
Society of the parish.
The cast included Miss Anne 0. Tit
low, John j. Mattare. Miss Margaret
NJ. Fisher, J. Edward Kirby, Michael 7.
Donahue, Joseph a. Kuhn. Miss Ger
trude l. Clements. Miss Mary T. Dugan
and Mark a Mattare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
Filipino Student Writes Book.

Maxine NJ. kallaw, a native Filipino.
who is to receive the degree of bache-
lor of arts from George Washington
University next month. is the author of
a book entitled, The Case for the Fill
pinos" The author was born at Lipa,
Batangas province. Philippine Islands.
in 1891. He attended public schools
in his native town and also studied at
the University Of the Philippines at
Manila. In 1911 he came to Washing
ton as private secretary and manager
of the Filipino People, a publication
devoted to the cause of Philippine in
dependence. He was graduated from
Georgetown University Law School in
1914.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
PRINTERS HOLDING
ANNUAL ELECTION
Thirty-Two Washington Chap
els Cast Ballots for Vari-
Gus Officers.

The annual election of officers of the
International Typographical Union is
being held throughout the United
States today In Washington thirty
two chapels of the union are partici-
mating in the election. The polls were
onened at noon and the voting is to
close at : O'Clock this afternoon.
Night employees of the government
printing Office voted last night and the
day force is to vote this afternoon
The voting is for the president, first
vice president and secretary-treasurer
of the International Typographical
Union, four delegates to the American
Federation of Labor. one delegate TO
the Trades and Labor Congress or can
ada. three trustees of the Union Print
ers' Home, one agent of the Union
Printers Home ard three auditors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
D. J. KAUFMAN AT THE HEAD
OF JEWISH FOSTER HOME
Supporters of Local Institution
Make Choice Of Officers for the
Ensuing Year.

The annual election Of officers was a
feature of last nights annual meeting
of the supporters of the Jewish Foster
Home. held in the vestry rooms OF the
Eighth Street Temple.
The officers elected were D. ]. kauf-
man. president; G. Nordlinger. first vice
president: Jacob Eisenmann. second vice
president; Mrs. Charles Goldsmith
financial secretary; Mrs. S. Open
heimer. recording secretary: Judge
Milton strasburger.. treasurer. and Da-
vid Sanger, auditor.
The directors elected were Mrs. A. NJ.
Fishel. Mrs. B. Held. Mrs. l. B. Nord-
linger. Mrs. B. Sinsheimer. Joseph
Dreyfuss. NJ. Miller and r. b H. Lyon.
On the nominating committee were
Lee Baumgarten. chairman; Mayer Do
dek, Judge Milton Strasburger. l. w
Nordlinger and Samuel Cans.
In his annual address Mr.. kaufman
pointed out the remarkable growth of
the home and the support it has re-
ceived during the lSst year.
Two adoptions were made during the
year, both of the children going into
the homes of well-to-do families.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
R. A, Masons Will Entertain.

Eureka Chapter No. II, Royal Arch
Masons. Friday evening is to entertain
it's members and their master Mason
friends with a vaudeville program,
furnished by talent from the local
theaters, and address by Rev. James
Shera Montgomery. and refreshments.
The officers of the chapter are headed
by Paul F. Grove. high priest: John H.
Won Hermann, king. and Charles d.
scribe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
North Capitol and lexington
Citizens Express Views
Through Resolution.
TAXES NOW CALLED
EXCEEDINGLY HIGH"
Abolition of Present Method Would
Result in Increase, Says Vice
President Ely.

That the half-and-haf plan for pay
ing expenses of the District of Column
bia is the only equitable and just
method was expressed in a resolution
adopted last night by the North Capt.
toll and lexington Citizens Association
at a meeting in Matthew G. Emery
School. on Lincoln road northeast. The
association reaffirmed its stand taken
some time ago against the abolition
of the half -and-half plan. and In
structed the secretary to inform the
Senate District committee of the senti-
ment of the citizens body.
Declaring that taxes for homes now
are exceedingly high, Selden NJ. Ely.
vice president of the association, who
last night occupied the chair. said that
the abolition of the present plan would
only result in an increase. If lower
taxes were provided. he said. it would
have the effect of building more homes,
and there would not be so many apart
ments going up in the city.
There is no home in fiat he said.
mo one hardly ever raises more than
two children in an apartment. En-
coura cement of the -your-hom
idea would be better for the COM
munity at large. The only way to have
homes is to have a moderate taxation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
Medal Contest at Anacostia Schools

The pupils of the public schools in
Anacostia last night participated in
the first medal contest conducted in
that suburb. under the direction of
Mrs. William Petrie. with Mrs. X e
Lugenbeel as local manager. the award
ing of the medal being made to the
pupil presenting the best recitation of
an assigned subject There were seven
such recitations presented last night,
and Miss Grace Pyles. who spoke on
the subject. IAN old Mans Account of
the Meeting" was awarded the medal
by a special committee. Prof Hosmer
NJ. Johnson, supervising principal Of
the ninth division. public schools, made
the presentation. Similar contests will
be conducted until the closing Of the
school term. The contest was held in
Emmanuel Church parish hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
Chief Candidates.

Marsden C. Scott of New York Union,
No. 6. is candidate for election as presi-
dent and is unopposed and Walter w.
Barrett of Chicago Union, No. Is, has
no opposition for election to the first
vice presidency. ]. w. Hays of Min
neapolis Union, No. AZ. and w. T. Mer-
rift of Houston Union, No. 81, are can
didates for election as secretary-treas-
urer.
Union Printers of this city also are
voting for the election of officers OF 60
Iurnbia Typogra phicaI Union, No. 1Ol
Edward W. Morcock, the incumbent
and Eugene F. Smith are the candl-
dates for president, and the candldates
for vice president are Percy !. LoWd
and Frank D. Seifert. George G. Sci
bold is candidate for reelection as
secretary and Jerome V. Johnson for
election as treasurer.
other unopposed candidates are Will
liam G. F'echtig, sergeant-at-arms /:
Mullen c. Stops, doorkeeper: Joseph {.
WHITE trustee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
other Places to Be Filled.

Three auditors are to be elected and
an executive committee composed OF
six representatives of the book and
lob Offices, four representatives OF the
newspaper Offices and one representa-
tive Of the machinists. From the print
ers employed in the government Offices
three are to be elected delegates to the
convention of the International Typo
era phical Union in Baltimore next Au-
gust and one delegate is to be elected
from the offices not under the govern
ment. AIternates also are to be elected.
There are between LOO and 800
unloniZed printers in Washington. 1t is
expected that about 10000 votes will
De cast throughout the country, and
that about tHo weeks will be required
TO count the ballots.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
Best Tea. 4ac; Choice White rotatoe.

35c PIX; Fat Norway Mackerel, sc and
TIC; White Meal, &c h.; Peanut But
ter, 10c ID: Pure Pepper, Csc; Grape
Juice quarts. 22c: Go 10. 71ac pkg; 4
lbs. Fancy Head Rice, CSC: lbs. Lima
Beans, CSC: Ross Whole Wheat Bis
Corn, Csc; Wisconsin Peas. csc: 3
large cans Beans. csc; large cans Cal.
Peaches. 10c; 2 lbs. large Cal. Prunes,
25c; Best Flour, $500 Dbl; "a lbs. Old
time, a5c. 926 Pa. ave. and all the
j. 7. D. Pyles Stores
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
Will Tell of District Turtles.

DR.. r. w. Shufeldt Of the United
States Army Medical Corps is to pre-
sent a paper. charts and live speci-
mems of aquatic turtles of the District
of Columbia at a meeting of the
Aquarium Society OF Washington to-
morrow evening at 8 o'clock at the
Thomson School, 18th and L streets
northwest. George w. H. Soelner will
also exhibit some specimens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
"Where Are wv Children.o

ut will make women think and think
hard. 1t viii make men look before
they leap. 1t will act as a warning to
young girls. The producers directly re-
sponsible for the picture are to be
thanked. Much to commend in the pic
ture, much to excite earnest discussion.
A serious contribution to the discussion
Of an interesting ubject.''-Moving Pic
ture World. Casino Theater, commence
ing May %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
NEW SLEEPING CAB LINE

WASHINGTON TO NEW ORLEANS,
VIA CINCINNATI AND LOUISVILLE.
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD.
Commencing Sunday, May 81, through
sleeping car from Washington to New
Orleans will leave Union station at
l2:43 midnight, via Cincinnati, Louis
willie and the Illinois Central railroad
For full particulars see ticket agents,
BALTIMORE Il OHIO RAILROAD.
-AdVertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
Not to Ask for Park

The association decided not to ask for
ne purchase of the property in the rear
If the Emery School, known as Summer
Hill to be used for park purposes
DR.. Edgar D. Thompson. president of
he association, is to receive a wedding
Uesent from the association. He was
married at Paving, " Y, April %.
20 Miss Bertha Norton. according TO an
announcement made at the meeting
A. o. Tingley was elected as alternate
70 the Federation of Citizens Associa-
tons G. a. Bowman was appointed vice
chairman Of the conarnittee on streets
sidewalks and lights e F. Slanowiski
was elected to membership
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
U. S. Should Pay Its Share.

I'VE are not going before Congress as
beggars. The government has thou
sands of employees here. and this in
dustry should be taxed TO pay part of
the expenses. The industry that builds
up any city is expected to bear a share
of the taxes. No one would think of
exempting the industries OF Pittsburgh
or any other city simply because they
built the city up apd were responsible
for the growth. The industries that
make city are always taxed, and why
should not the government be taxed for
its industries in Washington"
Prof. Ely said he did not see how a
delegate in Congress to represent the
District would help much. 1t is i'm
possible, he said, under the committee
system, for an individual to do any
thing for the District of Columbia
There should be some system for
handling legislation in Congress. and
the fact that there is almost always
legislation against the District put in
the appropriation bills shows the lack
of system, he said
Herman f. Blau and A. Coulter Wells,
secretary of the association, also spoke
in favor of the resolution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
Nine. Mountford to Lecture

Nine. Mountford of Jerusalem is to
give her lecture on THE Manhood of
Jesus" tonight at s o'clock in St.
Stephens Episcopal Church Parish Hall
18th street and Columbia road
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
Objects to Tearing Up Streets.

John w. Thomas complained of the
practice of tearing up streets for the
laying of gas mains and electric con-
duits before they had hardly been COM
pleted. He said that plans should be
made far enough ahead so that this
would not be necessary. He called par
ticular attention to V street east of
Lincoln road, which had just been
surfaced He said the street now was
being torn up for electric conduits Mr.
IThomaS thought there should be a pro-
rision that when a new street was laid
could not be torn up for four or five
Rrs. except in case of extreme emer-
cy.
secretary was instructed TO take
n, |matter up with the District Commits
: ID hers, and also to refer il to the FEEDER
.-titn Of Citizens Associations.
Complaint also was made of the prac-
&c of garbage collectors in throwing the
trbage pail lids carelessly around after
Imping them. instead of replacing them
operly on the receptacle. The matter
as brought UP by Thomas c. Barr. who
id that now that summer was ap-
reaching the practice was more danger
as because il would result in attracting
les. George Phoebus also complained of
le garbage men leaving the tops of their
.agons up for long periods instead of
seping them closed. The matters will be
AIKEN up with the health dapa rtrnen,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24

s300-Round Trip-S3.00.
Special excursion, Pennsylvania rail-
road, next Sunday, to the great me-
tropolis. the most interesting city on
the American continent. Special train
leaves Washington 1920 a.m.-Adver-
tisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
APRIL CIRCULATION

District OF Columbia. S.:
FLEMING NEwBoLD. business manager of
THE EVENING and SUNDAY STAR. does SOL
EMMY swear that the actual number of copies
Of the paper named sold and distributed during
the month Of April. AID. 1916 was follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
CITY ITEMS.


"Eour Picture, where Arc My Chill
dren?' is a modern Bible. and should be
seen by every soul in the world over
sixteen years of age. 1t is great for
truth and proper knowledge" -William
j. Stone, United States senator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24

Invalid Chairs for Sale or Hire.
Wheel chairs at short notice. Mcke
Co, 917 G.-Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24

Cottage Cheese. Fresh Daily, 1Oc PIT.
Best in town. Phones NJ. 1926 & 1905.
Edwin Shuttle, Center & x St. markets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24

Sick Fountain Pens Cured at Richards
Fountain Pen and Gift Shop, 1929 Pa. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24

Clnfiin Optical Co., 901 F st.
The real service shop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24

Safety First in Having Your Rugs &
Carpets thoroughly cleaned. Phone Con
gers, w. 6So-today. Our wagons will
call. Very moderate charges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24

"a Smashing. Daring Subject Done in
a smashing. daring way. Best describes
Where Are My Children" The new mo-
ton picture with Tyrone Power in the
leading part."-New York American.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
Decoration

Decoration Day Outing. Luray, May 30.
So round trip. Special train w. Wash
ington $40 am. Southern railway
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24

Spelshouse. 1915 eth st. Main $500. Paper
hanging. window shades. picture frames.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24

Chesapeake & Ohio Train Now Leaving
Washington 3 pm. will leave at pm.
on and after Sunday. May IS. New
fast train will leave s:35 pm for the
west on and after May 2S.-Advertise-
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24

ID. Fulton Harris. 2O8 Col. Bldg. VI. 1928.
Life 1nsurance-the dependable kind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24

soft-shell Crabs. 1oc. America. $40 9th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
BAND CONCERT.

By the United States Soldiers
Home Band, John s. NJ thinner
man, director. this afternoon at
4 O'Clock:
March. Sons of Liberty"
Robinson
Overture. Raymond" Thomas
Two Irish songs
Ia For Killarney and You"
Teasdale
Oh Il Love the Name of
Mary, ......-......O lcott
Selection, "Bric-a- Brac,"
Monckton
Fox trot, The Kangaroo Hop"
Morris
Waltz suite. Merry Com
rades' ................V ollstedt
Oriental caprice. TEL Maui
rescue Dernier
Finale. "Mcssidor" Fulton
The Star Spangled Banner"
At Potomac drive today. at 5
pm. by the United States Marine
Band. William H. Santelmann.
4tdueI
March, Call 81 America"
Won der Mehden
Overture. Bronze Horse. .Auber.
"Andante and Rondo Capric-
cioso" ....Mendelssohn
Euphonium solo, variations of
theme, Carnival of Venice"
Whittier
Musician Peter Hazes.
Suite, "A Day in Venice. .Nevin
(a) Dawn. OBJ The Gondoliers.
(c) Venetian Love Song. (d) Good
night.
Waltz. THE Debutante,"
Santelmann
Hungarian Dance No. 6" Brahms
March, Sons of the Brave"
Bidgood
THE Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24
Handsome Floral Designs
Six Nurses Are Graduated.

by Blackstone for Decoration da
g up I4th & H.-Advertisenent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-24

Dramatic Club Presents Play.

in Woodward bldg. for tickets an
Pullman reservations-Adv
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subscribe to. ths Dany express.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-06-20
BIG CAR STARTS WITH
BABY ALONE ABOARD

Some one left his car standing in
front OF the Hub yesterday morning,
and someone's little boy had a close
call from what might have proved a
bad accident.
The car was a large, touring affair,
fully equipped with electric starter and
other eonveniences. The little fellow
who had been left seated in the car
was a bright-eyed chap of about or
years. He sat behind the steering
wheel in a most manly manner, both
Tiny digits clasping the wheel while,
every now and then, he pressed the
honk. honk button and seemed su-
premely happy And then he did just
what he had so many times seen
mamma and papa and others do-he
put his foot on the self-starter and
gave 1t a shove The foot was small
the strength puny, but the engine was
In perfect order, and the machinery
responded to the act of the baby, who
had touched the right buttons. The
motor began to hum and, the gearing
not having been disconnected, the
s'wheels went round"
Slowly the big car began to leave
the curb and to journey east along
Chickasha avenue, slowly at first, but
gradually quickening its pace as the
sensitive machinery responded to the
flow Of gas which automatically fol-
lowed the pressure of the babys foot
Within few seconds time the M.
chine. guided only by the purring
touch OF innocent baby fingers, would
have been sweeping along, bearing it's
rreeiops burden to almost certain de-
struction.
Fortunately. however, two gentle
men passing along the sidewalk chanc-
ed TO note the baby and his actions.
quick as a flash one of them sprang
to the car and shut off the power re-
versed the engine and backed the car
back to its place beside the curb.
Then he patted the curly head Of the
baby and went on his way while the
little chap laughed aloud and alter
nately punched the honk. honk, but
ton and the starter.