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MINING NOTES.
Notes from siJycrton Standard.

Notes from SDverton Standard.
Ten sacks of high grade tungsten
were shipped Monday by Jean Roland
OF the Hamlet mine to eastern par
ties from the Avanzinni property.
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OTHERS FoRTY-THREE. INJURED
WILL DE-BoLER OF SECOND LOCOMOTIVE EXPLoDEs
HORRIBLY MANGLING BODIES AND sEvERING LEGS ARMS
HEADS vICTIMs-w OMAN GIVES BIRTH TO A barry
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ALLIES PLANNING ATTACK
ALL ALONG THE LINE

United Press.
LONDON, Mar. 29.-Before July
the allies plan to strike simultaneous
ly on all fronts in an attempt to
force the kaiser to his knees and end
the war before Christmas. 1t is I'M
derstood that the great war council
of the allies which ended in Paris
last night decided to take this action.
1t is rumored that the Germans
have used to lull in the Verdun fight
ing as an opportunity to shift troops
for heavy blow somewhere else
and it is thought they may anticipate
the move by the allies.
BERLIN, Mar. 29.-The Germans
have occupied several lines Of trench
es ten miles northwest of Verdun,
and have broken thru the French
front for over 1000 yards. This IL
the greatest gain at Verdun for q
fortnight, and It impcrils the import.
ant French position At Salient ane
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WASHINGTON, d. c., Mar. 20
The death of a negro trooper in a
train wreck south Of Casas Grsndss
has BEEN confirmed.
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SAN ANTONIO Tex, Mar. 20
General Pershing has reported that
the American troops are pursuing
Villa in the Santa Maria valley, $50
miles from the border.
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the hospital at Fort Bliss.

MONTERREY, Mex, Mar. ga
campaign against the Villistas under
General Reyes in the Torreon dis
trict has been ordered.
The bandits have been declared be-
yond the laws pale and subject to
immediate execution upon their cap
ture. Acting under these orders the
Carranza general has alredy taken
the field at Trevino and will direct
the operations from here.
Evening star., 1916-12-16
CENTER MARKET DEALERS
ORGANIZE ASSOCIATION
Merchants Form Business Body to
Cooperate With People
of Washington.

To unite the merchants of Center
Market into responsible business
body. able to cooperate satisfactorily
with the people Of Washington, is an
nounced as the object Of the Business
Mems Association of Center Market,
the tentative organization of which
was undertaken at a meeting at the
Raleigh Hotel last night. Already the
association has large number of
members, and the work will be COM
Dleted, it is announced, the first We'd
nesGay in January.
II. y. Denham was elected temporary
chairman, d. w. Clarke, attorney and
counselor: J. G. Kane. secretary, and
Samuel e. Dodge. assistant secretary
The association will represent more
than 400 men doing business at the
market, with an annual estimated
volume of 100000. Many bakeries and
provision companies are represented
The intention is to affiliate the organi-
zation with the Chamber Of Commerce,
Retail Merchants Association and
other trade bodies. The object of the
association is not so much direct bust
ness gain. states William II. Hoover, as
to put the members on the basis of a
responsible organization which NAV
regulate its affairs as BODY.
Following the meeting the Temporary
chairman. Mr.. Denham. who. with Mr..
Hoover. his partner. is credited with
the idea leading to the formation of
the association. entertained the mem
bers and guests at buffet supper
Evening star., 1916-12-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Dist. Elector for President and Vice-President
VIM. X Ferguson received Two hundred sew
enty thousand. Elk hundred eighteen (27O.6ls)
John H. Sparboe received Two hundred eleven
thousand. one hundred three t211. .103l votes
Fred l.. Cash received One thousand, five hun
dred forty-fo Il $40 votes
H. d. Smith received Ten thousand, five hun
dred thirty seven u0.537l votes
A. l. Warren received Three thousand. one
hundred fifty-th three ,3. 153) votes
We therefore declare Warren n. Ferguson
duly elected to the office of Tenth District Elec-
tor for President and Nice-Presldent.
STATE OF IOWA, IS.
We, the undersigned Board OF State Can
vassers of the State of Iowa. do hereby certify
that at the General Election held on the eth day
of Nov. AID. 1916, there We're Four hundred
705) ballots cast for the office Of Eleventh Dist
Eector for President and Nice-President Of
which
Joseph Mates received Two hundred sixty
nine thousand. two hundred forty-slx t269.248)
votes
E. l.. Grow received Two hundred ten thou
sand. four hundred forty t210.440> votes
Joe Metcalf received One thousand five hun
dred thirty three II .533) votes
NJ. =. Larsen received Ten thousand, four
hundred eighty-six 1o5S6) votes
We therefore declare Joseph Mates duly
elected to the office of Eleventh District Elector
for President and Vice-President for the term
beginning the 2nd day of January. AID. 1917.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF. we have here
unto set hands and caused to be affixed the
Great Seal of the State of Iowa. at Des Moines.
this 9th day of November. AID. 1916.
G. W. CLARKE. Governor.
w s. ALLEN. Secretary of State.
FRANK S SHAW Auditor of State.
w. c. BROWN, Treasurer of State.
Roard OF CanvaSSarS,
Evening star., 1916-12-16
Lortat-H -Howry Recital.

An interesting recital at the New
National Theater yesterday afternoon
marked the initial appearance of Rob-
ert I-ortat. French pianist before a
Washington audience. as well as afford
ing an excellent opportunity for bet
ter acquaintance with Miss Elizabeth
Howry. a local singer of much promise
Mr.. Lortat is pianist of high rank
He opened the program with the long
and difficult choral and fugue by Cesar
Frapck. His second number was a
group. of which the second impromptu
by Gabriel Faure was a delight His
closing number was Chopins "Andante
Spianato ct Polonaise." with it's in
tricate running passages, which Mr..
Lortat carried at a furious tempo
Miss Howry is a pupil Of Nine Sem
brich. and has absorbed much of the
famous prima donna's style which she
cleverly uses to augment her vocal
quantity. Her voice is true enuncia-
tion excellent, and French beautiful
Her program was wisely made up
largely of French songs. She was
twice recalled.
Walter Golde. as accompanist, was
excellent. his part in most of Miss
Howry's selections being very exacting.
Evening star., 1916-12-16
JUNIOR LEAGUE PLANS
TAKE ON WIDER SCOPE
In Christmas Activities Children of
Playground Association Will Work
With Hospital Committee.

A decided enlargement in the scope
or the usual work of the hospital COM
mittee of the Junior League this COM
ing christmas is likely to bring a two
1old happiness to Washington children
-that which comes from receiving and
that which is created by the spirit of
siVlnS-according to Miss Marie A.
Peary. chairman of the committee.
The children of the playground as
soclation are going to cooperate with
the hospital committee. They have
been making all kinds of paper dolls
paper furniture. scrapbool<s. etc. and,
according to Mrs. Susie Root Rhodes,
president of the association. are very
anxious to have the results of their
work go to the sick children of the
District.
Ihe hospital committee of the Junior
League. which heretofore has neces-
sarily confined its work to the inmates
OF the Children's Hospital. is to act as
distributing agent for the play grounds
children. and it is expected that
through the Christmas spirit of the
latter the more than $50 child patients
in the wards of all the hospitals of the
city will be remembered
Evening star., 1916-12-16
NOT GOING TO ZERO.
WEATHER MANS PROMISE

Thermometers will not get down to
zero this time. says the weather bureau
Last nights low marx of thirteen degrees
above zero may be exceeded by two or
three degrees. il is stated, but there is
hardly chance Of the mercury going
down beyond ten degrees above zero to-
night.
Beginning with tomorrow things viii
begin to warm up bit. until by Monday
either snow or rain will he the District $
portion again No telling what the
weather will do after that.
Snappy weather this morning sent folks
walking along at a rapid pace. while
wagons creaked on the SNOW
Forecasts for the week beginning to
morrow We're announced by the weather
bureau today. as follows:
Middle Atlantic states. including the
District of Columbia. local SHOWS arr
probable by Sunday night or Monday aud
again Thursday and Friday; otherwise
the week VIII be one of fair weather.
Evening star., 1916-12-16
WOMAN'S ASSOCIATION
AIDS NINE. MOUNTFORD
Votes Donation to Lecturer Who Is
Broken in Health and With
out Resources.

The Womans National Press Associa-
tion is the first organization to come to
the aid Of Nine. Lydia NJ. Won Mount
ford. lecturer on the Bible and man
ners and customs of Palestine. who is
in this city. broken in health and with
out resources.
A check for $40 was voted the Nine.
Mountford fund. which is being collect
ed under the auspices of The Star. at
meeting of the association held at the
home of Mrs. Mary S. Lockwood at the
Columbia apartment. 14th and Girard
streets. last night.
Many members of the press associa-
ton. which was founded here in 1882.
spoke with feeling of their acquaint-
ance with Nine. Mountford, who is an
honorary member of the organization.
A recent series of unfortunate acci-
dents resulted in painfully crippling
Nine. Mountford. Those who spoke in
her behalf last night were Mrs. Lock-
wood. president of the Woman's Ma
tional Press Association; Miss Gather
inc Barlow. Miss Ruth NJ Griswold
Pealer. Mrs. Lydia Adams Williams,
Mrs. Joseph Arnold Rich, Mrs. Grace
Porter Hopkins. Miss Grace NJ. Pierce.
Miss Ellen Il. Foster. Miss Cynthia +.
Cleveland. Mrs. Sarah Brown Hall
Johnston and others.
Evening star., 1916-12-16

THE OFFICIAL BOARDS OF THE CHURCH
Of the Disciples of Christ. iii the District Of
Columbia and vicinity. in mass meeting assem-
hl.d. adopted unanimously the following: Re
solved. That this meeting goes on record as dis
approving the Sunday moving picture shows and
entertainments of like character. and urge upon
the peoples of congregations the Importance
of using their influence to discourage such shows
and entertainments.
TIE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders Of the Washington Market Company will
he held in the Office of the company. in the
1th street wing of Center Market. in the City
of Washington d. c. at l. O'Clock noon on
the first Monday. being the list day Of Jan
uary. 1917. for the choice of thirteen directors
to serve the ensuing year and 10 act on any
other subject within the powers of the corpora
tion that NAV be brought before the meeting
FRANK G. WILKINS. Secretary.
Wa>hinyton u. c. December II. 1916.
Evening star., 1916-12-16
Gives Christmas Deeper Meaning.

Members of the committee feel that
this cooperation is doubly welcome
because it not only brings happiness to
sick and crippled children, but also
makes Christmas have a deeper mean
ing for the well ones in teaching them
to remember those less fortunate than
themselves.
Miss Peary says that her committee
is very busy preparing the little gifts
and that the distribution Will take
place Christmas day. She also reports
the receipt from an anonymous giver of
a box of half a hundred carefully Sc
lected small toys There will be eighty
two youngsters in the free wards of
the Chldren's Hospital over Christmas.
the matron says. These We're to have
been looked out for in any event, but
these additional gifts bring the number.
as stated, to more than 80.
Evening star., 1916-12-16
Local Boys Win Scholarships.

Hugo Rudolph Schmitt of this city a
member of the senior class of Harvard
University. has recently been awarded
a Price Greenleaf scholarship. His
name appears in group ]. a list of those
men whose college work entities them
to very high academic distinction" :"
Lawrence Dennis. also of this city. a
member of the sophomore class, has
been awarded the Abbot scholarship
His name has appeared in group ii of
the Harvard College list OF men show
ing marked excellence"
Evening star., 1916-12-16
Against Compulsory Insurance.

NEW YORK, December 16-Compul-
sorry health insurance for wage earn
ers. Legislation for which has been pro-
posed. was strongly disaDproved by w
G. Curtis of Detroit. Mich. president of
casualty insurance company, in an
address before the tenth annual con-
vention of the Associat of Life In
surance Presidents here yesterday
Evening star., 1916-12-16

To all to whom these presents shall come
Greeting: :.
In accordance with the provisions of the Act of
Congress approved February j. 1897, certii!
that the following is true copy cf the Ger
of the final aseertainment Of the electors ior
President and Nice-Pre sdeni. appointed IN the
State Of Arkansas at the election held therein
the 9TH day Of November, 1916. a. received by
me from the Governor of tine said State
In testimony whereof /, ROBERT LANSING,
Secretary of State. have hCreuuto caused the
Seal of the Department of STATE TO be affixed
and my name subscribed by the Chief Clerk OF
tia. said Department. AT the City of Washing ton,
tins 18th day of D.cemtr,T. 1876
(Seal) ROBERT LANSING.
Secretary of State.
BY BEN q. DAVIS.
chief
Evening star., 1916-12-16
LEAGUE TROPHY AWARDED.
Elizabeth V. Brown School Is Pre-
sented Basket Ball Prize.

On behalf of the department of play
grounds. Miss Ella Gardner yesterda V
presented to the Elizabeth V, Brown
School gold and bronze trophy as a
reward for winning the Mount Pleasant
division championship by that school
in the Playground Division Champion
ship Interscholastic Basket BallLeague.
The presentation took place in the
assembly hall of the Elizabeth V
Brown School Miss Marjorie Corroth-
ers. the captain of the winning team,
made short speech accepting the
trophy and thanking the department
of Fairgrounds for awarding it.
Miss Ella Given. the principal of the
school, made a short address on the
value of athletics for girls. Miss Con-
stance Weaver. who is coach of the
team, commends the spirit displayed
during the season by all the teams in
volved. The trophy. which has been
won y,the Elizabeth V. Brown School
team. is a large PLAGUE of gold and
bronze mounted on quartered oak col
ored forest green.
William II. Garnett of Augusta, Me-,
is building a Oue-rOpm house in larp e
Evening star., 1916-12-16
White Believes He Is Reelected.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. December 49,
President John P. White of the United
Mine Workers stated last night that
unofficial returns of the election held
December II indicate his reelection
over John II. Walker of Illinois. White
departed for his home in Des Moines.
confident that he will remain head of
the organization.
Evening star., 1916-12-16
Paris Suffers Fuel Shortage,

PARIS, December flowing to a
rise in the waters of the Seine delaying
the passage under the bridges of coal
barges from Rouen. Paris is suffering
from a shortage of fuel City dealers
with stocks are selling by the parcel of
twenty pounds at SO cents a parcel
while wholesale merchants have posted
notices asking their clients to await
the arrival of the barges from Rouen
Meanwhile the government is taking
measures to facilitate transportation
and the distribution of cargoes.
Evening star., 1916-12-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.
UNITED STATES Or AMERICA
DEPARTMENT OF STATE.

To all TO whom these presen.s shall co"e'
Greeting:
congress approved February =, 1887. certify tnat
the following true copy OF tine certincate OF the
nnal ascertainment Of the electors for fresideh.
ana Vice President, appointed IN the STATE oi
connecticut, at tine election held therein on tne
9Th day of November. 1916. received py me
from the Governor of the said state.
In testimony whereof, l, l.oBEiS1 LANsiNus
secretary of State, have nereunto caused the
Seal Of the Department of State to be afn4ed
anu my maine subscribed by the Chef oierk oi
the sand Department. at the CITY OF NashIns,oh'
this lJth day OF DecemDer. 1910
(SeaL) ROBtRI LANSlNG,
Secretary of state
BY BEN u. DAVIS,
Iuief Clerk.
Evening star., 1916-12-16
SPECIAL NOTICES,
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE

To all to whom these presents shall come.
Greeting:
In accordance with the provisions of the Act
of Congress approved February 3. 1887. certify
that the following is a true copy of the GER
tifcate of the final ascertanment Of the electors
for President and Nice-President. appointed In
the State of Iowa. at the election held therein on
the 7th day of November 1916. received by
from the Governor of the said State.
In testimony whereof I, ROBERT LANSING,
Secretary Of State. have hereunto caused the
Seal of the Department of State to be affixed
and my subscribed by the Chief Clerk Of
the said Department. at the City OF washington.
this 18th day of December. 1915.
(SeaL) ROBERT LANSING,
Secretary of State.
BY BEN G. DAVIS,
Chief Clerk.
Evening star., 1916-12-16
HEARINGS SOUGHT
ON TEACHERS BILL
Those Urging Retirement
Measure Would Appear Be-
fore Committees.
FAVORED IN REFERENDUM

Requests for hearings before commit
tees of Congress on the teachers re-
tirement bill. which was introduced in
Congress yesterday. are to be made i'm
mediately by the central committee
which is carrying on the campaign for
pensions for teachers of the District
public schools Those in charge are
anxious to present their case before
the proper committees as soon as pos
sible. as it is hoped to have the bill
passed this session of Congress.
Results of the referendum taken
among teachers as to whether they
were in favor of the proposed bill,
made known last yesterday afternoon,
showed that 92.9 per cent of the teach
ers were unqualifedly in favor of the
legislation, and the comparative few
remaining who did not favor it, based
their objections on minor details. "A
total of 1,7S5 teachers voted, 1852 be-
ing in favor and 123 opposing 1t. OF
this last number. however, the great
majority could just as well have voted
IN favor. merely noting suggestions as
to the specific clause with which they
did not agree. the central committee eX-
planned today.
Representative James r. Lloyd of Mis-
souri, introduced the bill in the House
yesterday. and Senator Pomerene re-
introduced it, as amended. in the Sen
ate. An active campaign for its pass
age this session will not begin.
Evening star., 1916-12-16
PROCLAMATION.

TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL CONE
GREETING:
l. Geo. W. Hays. Governor Of the State of
Arkansas. do certify that | have this day can
vassed and added the votes for the Office OF
Presidential and Vice Presidential electors cast
the election held in the several counties OF
the state of Arkansas Tuesday. November
eth. 1916. and that the duly certified returns of
said election show the following named persons
o have received the number OF votes set oppo-
Evening star., 1916-12-16

What's become o tn ole-time
polka dot hose barber that WIZ
allus cleanin a shotgun when YOU
went in his shop?
They've had meat at the Tiliord
Moots home twice this week.
Evening star., 1916-12-16

"Truth About MexicOS
Series of articles by David Lawrence. now
running in the N. Y. Evening Post. On sale
hotel newsstands. 10 pm. daily.
Evening star., 1916-12-16

THE STOCKHOLDERS ANIMAL MEETING OF
the civil Service Co-operators. Inc. will be held
at the y NJ G. A. building. 1876 G St. on
WEDNESDAY. .~January II, 1917 at s 10 pm. TO
elect trustees for the ensuing year.
HERBERT a. SMITH, President.
THOMAS g. SHERMAN. Secfetary
THE DIRECTORS OF THE SEVENTH STREET
Savings Rank have declared the semi-annual
dividend Of per cent Payable December 30.
1916. to stockholders of record December ~ 1916.
THE ANIMAL MEETING OF THE SHARE
holders of the Farmers and Mechanics National
Bank of Georgetown, ID. c., for the election of
directors for the ensuing year and the transac
ton of such other business a. may properly
come before said meeting will he held at the
banking house. NJ and rhirty-first streets,
Tuesday. January 8. 1911.
Polls open from l. III. to l pm.
C. ". EDMoNSr0N. Cashier.
NoTICE.-THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
shareholders Of the Second National Bank OF
Washington. D. C., for the election Of directors
for the ensuing year and for the transaction of
such other business that may be properly brought
before the meeting will be held at the bank at
Il O'Clock noon on Tuesday. January >, 1917. The
o'clock pm. John c. ECkLoFF. Cashier.
WASHINGTON. b. C.. DECEMBER = 1sl6.-
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the
District of Columbia for the purpose Of electing
fifteen trustees Of the company for the ensuing
year is to be held at the office of the company.
No. 300 9th street NV. on Tuesday, January .,
1917. Polls will be onened at = O'Clock pm.
and closed at ? O'clock pm. Eooks for the
20. 1916. to January 9. 1917. both dates in
elusive: GEORGE 6. McELwEE, secretary.
CoLUMBIA NATIONAL BANK. WASHING
ton. D. G.. Dee. 9. 1916. The annual meeting
Of the shareholders. for the election Of board
Of directors, will be held at the banking house
on Tuesday, January .. 1917. from till !
o'clock in the afternoon.
CLARENCE CORSON. Cashier
THE ANIMAL MEETING UF THE SfOCk-
holders Of the National Capital Bank Of Wash
ington ID. G., for the election Of directors and
the transaction Of any other legitimate business
VIII be held at the Banking House Tuesday. Jan
uary o. 1917. bctwcen the hours of l. O'Clock
noon and o'clock pm.
Evening star., 1916-12-16
PALMISTRY.

HAVE YOUR HAND READ BY MR.. DAoCD,
the well known scientific palmist.
headings. 81. only by appointment.
Phone North 1870. Studio. J6ol:. q st. n
Evening star., 1916-12-16
Teachers Bill Indorsed.

Resolutions indorsing the bill were
adopted by the H u. Cooke Home and
School Association last night. Action
opposing high school fraternities and
sororities was also taken. and the dele
gates from the organization to the
Council of Home and School Associa-
tionS, which is to meet in this city
January Is, We're instructed to vote in
opposition to the high school secret
bodies should the matter be brought
before the council. Miss Alice Deal
spoke briefly. saying that So pei cent
of the public high school teachers were
opposed to tire .'frats.
Members Of the BIair-Hayes Parent
Teachers Association adopted reSolu-
tions at a meeting at the Hayes School
Thursday night in which they indorse
the bill and urge upon Congress it's
passage. musical program was given
by Miss Mary Newcomb and Mrs. Har-
wood.
special meeting of the Cranch-
Tyler Home and School Association
vas held last night at the Cranch
School at which time the bill was in
dorsed and its passage by Congress
urged.
Evening star., 1916-12-16

William II. Garnett of Augusta Me-
is building one-room house in a large
tree on his estate.
Evening star., 1916-12-16
Pleased With Referendum.

Those in charge of the campaign ex-
pressed great pleasure today over the
results of the referendum. This, they
believed, showed that the teachers
were very nearly unanimous in their
support of the proposition as a whole.
Several home and school associations
and similar organizations last night
took action favoring the passage of
the bill this session of Congress. Many
other organizations have previously in
dorsed the movement.
Representative Lloyd last evening
spoke in favor of the proposed legisla
lation in an address before the Emery
lexington Home and School Associa-
tion at the Emery building. The or
sanization unanimously adopted a
resolution indorsing the pension bill.
Evening star., 1916-12-16

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Office Of tn. Controller of the Currency.
Washington, d. C.. October IL. 1915.
Nctic" is hereby given to all persons who
may have claims against THE Peoples Co
operative Bnilding and I.onn Association"
located in the city Of Washington. District OF
Columbia. that the saiae mnst be presented to
4. J. c. Dorsey. receiver with the legal proof
thereof. within three months from this date.
Or they may be dsallowed.
I. +. KANE.
Acting Controller Of the Currency.