davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1916-09-24
LIEUT.. COMMANDER MORHART -
RETIRES FROM NAVAL BATTALION
Served for More Than Ten
Years as Surgeon With
Rank of Lieutenant.
Cared for Health of Militiamen
During Cruises on Warships
Of the Atlantic Fleet.

After more than ten years of active
service. during which he cruised on
many of the battleships of the Atlantic
naval militiamen on their annual prac-
tice cruises, Lieut.. Commander Freder-
lex II. Morhart, surgeon Of the Naval
Battalion of the National Guard of the
District of Columbia, has retired. For
more than ten years he served as sur
geon with the rank of lieutenant, and
was retired with The advanced rank. by
reason of the fact that he served for
more than ten years in one grade. He
received the advanced rank of lieu
tenant commander before he retired.
DR.. Morhart is a native of Ohio, where
he was born. at Middleport, February 8,
1875. He was educated in the public
schools there. studied pharmacy, was
graduated and became "A registered
pharmacist in that state. Later he came
to Washington, and studied medicine at
George. Washington, then Columbian
University. He graduated in medicine
and surgery in 1898, and in competi-
tive examination for appointment as
resident physician of Emergency Hos
pital was the successful candidate.
When his term of service there was
was at its height, and he went into the
Medical Corps of the United States
Army and was sent to the Philippines,
where he remained for two yeaps, par
ticipating in many of the engagements
there.
Begins Private Practice.
Upon his return from the Philippines
he left the army and began the pri-
Evening star., 1916-09-24
Reward of 81, 900 Offered.

BOSTON. September 23.-District At
torney Pelletier endeavored to stimu-
late the search at Dixville Notch. \.
H. for Joseph A. Dennison and his wife.
reported missing in the woods there.
by asking the authorities at Cole
brook, y. H, to render all possible
assistance in the effort to locate them.
Daniel H. Coakley, Mrs. Dennison's
brother. announced before leaving to-
day to join the search that a reward of
$1,000 would be paid for the discovery
of the couple. Gov. Mccall also wired
, to Gov. Spaulding of New Hampsbire
asking the assistance of the authorfties
Of that state in the hunt Orders were
sent to the employees of the Counecti-
cut Valley Lumber Company and the
International Paper Company. near
Dixville Notch. to abandon all work
and join the search
Evening star., 1916-09-24
MISSING COUPLE SOUGHT
IN NEW HAMPSHIRE WOODS
Joseph A. Dennison and Wife Go on
Stroll in Forest and Fail to
Return.

DIXv1LLE NOTCH. n. H, September
e3.-Thorough search of the big
woods" near here is being made today
for Joseph A. Dennison. former as
sistant district attorney of Boston,
and his wife, who have been missing
since Wednesday. when they started
on walk through the forest. So far.
however no trace of the couple has
been found.
Mr. and Mrs. Dennison had been here
ten days. They were apparently IN
the best of health when they started
on their walk. but as the woods are
deep and affoyd little or no aid to
human subsistence, their continued abb
sence has caused alarm for their
safety Daniel H. Coakley of Boston,
an attorney. and brother of Mrs. Den
nson, is expected here late today TO
participate in the search.
Evening star., 1916-09-24
Asks U. s. to Transport Relief Stores

British authorities at Alexandria.
Egypt, have asked that the American
cruiser Des Moines, bound for jana
with medical supplies for sufferers in
Jerusalem, be authorized to carry a
consignment of relief stores to British
East Indian prisoners of war in Turkey.
The request was received yesterday
from the American consul at Aiexan-
dria, where the Des Moines is due to
arrive tomorrow. Permission to de-
liver the stores viii be sought from the
Turkish government.
Evening star., 1916-09-24
NEARBY TOWNS TO HOLD
) FLOWER SHOWS THIS FALL
Exhibits Are Expected Far to Sur
pass Those of Any
Previous Year.

Flower shows are being arranged in
several of the nearby towns. and it is
stated the exhibits are expected far to
surpass any previous year.
The Takoma Park Horticultural Club
is to hold a dahlia exhibit at the library.
Takoma Park, October 2 and 3. 1t is esti-
mated that several hundred varieties of
this flower, as we'll as roses and other
flowers will be on display. The exhibit
is to be free and is for the. purpose of
demonstrating what can be done to beau
tify the community. The flowers will be
judged On individual specimens and col
Iections and suitable ribbons awarded
The sixth annual flower show of the
Hyattsville Baptist Church is to be held
in the Sunday school room October . and
G. Exhibits are to be on display from
pm. to 10 pm. the opening day and from
8 pm to 10 pm. the second day.
Committee on Arrangements.
The committee on arrangements is
composed of ]. B. Norton, chairman; w
F. Pierce treasurer: c. F. Glass, vege.
tables: W r. Ballard, Mrs. NJ. NJ. ClarE
and Mrs c. r. Hutchinson, dahlia>-
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Davis. other flow
erS. Mrs. A. HARRISON, canuS. NJ NJ
Clark designs and decorations with
flowers: F. r. Heald. education and in
formation; Mrs. c. +. Glass, canned
products: Mrs. W. F. Pierce. baked
products and r. C. Eaton, publicity.
Falls Church Exhibit.
The annual flower show under the
auspices of the woman's Civic League
of Falls Church, Va. is to be held at
the Congregational building October s
and L afternoons and evenings.
Mrs. W. T. Wescott, chairman of the
committee in charge. said last night
she had every reason to believe the
exhibits would be much more numerous
and of greater merit than ever before.
This year. for the first time, fruits and
vegetables also are to be shown.
The league awards only ribbons to
the successful exhibitors, but there are
a large number of cups and other spe-
cial prizes donated by merchants and
seedsmen of Falls Church. Washington
and elsewhere. There are to be special
classes. with ribbons and prizes, for
flowers. fruit and vegetables grown by
children.
During the summer lawn beautify-
ing contest has been conducted under
the auspices of the league. resulting
in the making and care of a large num-
ber of flower beds and the planting of
many ornamental plants and shrubbery.
Evening star., 1916-09-24

Begins Private Practice.
Upon his return from the Philippines
he left the army and began the pri-
Evening star., 1916-09-24
-.
ARMY-NAW.
Army Orders.

Mai. Fox Conner. field artillery. is de-
tailed for service in the Inspector Gen
erals Department, and will report to
the inspector general for duty in. his
office.
Col. Charles W. Taylor. 9Th Cavalry.
will proceed to Fort Sam Houston. Tex,
for examination.
Maj. Charles F. Morse. Medical Corps,
will report at Columbus barracks for
duty.
Chaplain John A. Randolph, 9Th In
fantry. is transferred to the Corps of
Engineers. and assigned to the I'd
Regiment.
Maj. Alfred T. Smith, infantry, is de-
tailed as professor of military science
and tactics at the Ohio State Univer-
sity, Columbus. Ohio.
First Sergt. Paul Aust, Troop NJ. 5th
Cavalry, and First Sergt Cornelius ].
Leach, Troop H. 18th Cavalry, are
placed upon the retired list.
Evening star., 1916-09-24
Don't Use Dangerous
Antiseptic Tablets

1t is an unnecessary risk. Use the
safe antiseptic and germicide, Alb
sorbine. Jr.,-it kills germs quickly
and surely without any possibility
of harmful results; made of pure
herbs. nGn-poisonous. and there is
no danger whatever II the children
get hold of the bottle. 1t retains its
germicidal power. even when di-
1uted one part of Absorbine, Jr., to
100 parts of water-and its antiseptic
powers one part Absorbine. Jr., to zoo
parts water. The germicidal proper
ties Of Absorbine Jr. have been test
ed and proven both in laboratory and
actual practice. Detailed laboratory
reports mailed upon request. ~.
Absorbine, Jr.. s1.00 and S2.09 per
bottle at druggists or postpaid.
liberal trial bottle postpaid for
10c in stamps. w. i. YOUNG, p. D. F.
216 Temple ST.. Springfield. Mass.
Evening star., 1916-09-24

= Sailors in the British navy now util-
ize their spare time in making mum.
tions. for which they receive no remu.
peration.
Evening star., 1916-09-24

President, Poincaire of France has
made collection of photographs Of
English soldiers who have won the Vic
toria Cross.
Evening star., 1916-12-25
IODGERS AND EMPLOYEES
AT CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST
ONLY Feature of Y. M. c. A. Activi-
ties Today-Sunday Sermon by
Rev. n. J. Dunham.

The Christmas day program to-day at
the Young Mems Christian Association
began and ended with the annual
Christmas breakfast to dodgers and
employees of the association. The ac-
tivities of the association are closed
for the day.
Extemporaneous talks were made by
those living at the local association
building and officials on duty there.
Small gifts also were distributed.
Each year Christmas comes a little
earlier and fingers little longer" said
Rev. Harvey ]. Durham. pastor of
Western Presbyterian Church. in a
lobby sermon at the association build
in our world the whole year through
christmas is universal day. 1t
comes to US not in the name OF race
or sect or nation. but in the name OF
all the people of all the earth. The
Christ of Christmas is the revealer of
God. the Unifier of the races. the Diff
fuser OF good things. In word.
Christmas is contact with Christ, and
contact with Christ means happiness.
We doubt if there is real happiness
anywhere outside the range of the
light that shines on Christmas eve.
ut is a birthday event, the birthday
of a King, who was born in stable and
Graded in a manger. The Henrys of
England and the Fredericks Of Prussia
were laid in Rilded cradles. but heav-
ems King was laid in manger. Christ
mas is the birthday of One at whose
advent shepherds wondered. wise men
worshiped and angels sang. II is the
birthday of the Christ.
Who is Santa Claus? He is Christ.
Uncle Sam, whose picture we often see
the United He is not
the United States. but he is the make
believe man who represents the United
states In like manner We have Santa
Claus, who represents the wonderful
Giver of all gifts.
when in the person of Santa Claus
we take gifts to the poor and needy
we are the representatives of Christ
The spirit of Christmas is the inasmuch
spirit Therefore. make ready for the
Christmas day. try to give rather than
try to get. Turn back the clock and
enter the enchanted forest of childhood
by laying Santa Claus.
Evening star., 1916-12-25
QUIET ALONG RIVER FRONT.
Usual Holiday Standstill. Vessel
Masters ENJOYING Christmas Week

Christmas is the holiday of holidays
along the river. From about two DAYS
before Christmas day until after the
New Year work is at a standstiN in
the counties Of Maryland and Virginia
and the country people give themselves
up TO having good time. On the farms
the stock is looked after. but this is
about all that Is done. and the rest of
the time Is given over to parties dances
and other amusements that draw the
people. young and old, to the homes of
one another.
Vessel masters operating craft on the
Potomac always make a special effort
TO get away from Washington or Alex =
andria In time to get to their homes
before Christmas. and but little sailing
is done during the Christmas week
Most of those who We're caught here by
the freeze have placed their craft il,
safe berths. and have gone home for
the holidays
After the New Year they will return
to their vessels. -eady for work MANY
residents of Washington have gone to
their former homes in Maryland aut.
Virginia to spend the holidays, and il
will be after New Year before many
OF them return TO their homes here.
Evening star., 1916-12-25
CHRISTMAS FEED FOR DoBBIN,
Second Annual Dinner for the Work
Horses of CITY.

"ashlngton's second annual Christ
mas feed for work horses will be held
tomorrow from 10 to o'clock. at the
National Capital Horse Show grounds,
18TH and d streets northwest District
Surveyor Melvin c. Hazen and other
Washingtonians interested in the horse
nave made arrangements for giving a
good square meal to ! 900 animals. if
that many should accept the general
invitation sent out. Oats and fodder are
the principal items on the bill of fare
Free lunches also will be served the
drivers.
The dinner primarily is to be a treat
to the workhorses whose lines have not
faiien in the easiest places: the horses
whose owners are not always prepared
to give them the best care and also the
unfortunate nags that may have to
work tomorrow in cab, dray and other
services. The first dinner Of this kind,
which was served at the horse show
grounds a year ago, interested other
cities. and announcement has been
made that there will be free lunches
for work horses today in Boston, Chi
cago and other large municipalities
Evening star., 1916-12-25
ISSUES USUAL GREETINGS
TO MEMBERS OF FORCE
Maj. Pullman Also Conveys to His
Men the Good Wishes Of Season
From Commissioner Brownlow.

Maj. Raymond w. Pullman superin-
tendent of police. has issued the usual
holiday greetings to members of the
Commissioner Brownlow. who has i'm
mediate supervision of the force. He
said:
I'm sending you the seasons. greet
ings and best wishes, | want to thank
you for your good work during the
past year. The records of the various
precincts and of the department give
evidence that men of the force have
put forth their best efforts, have been
faithful to the great trust put IN them
by the good people of the community.
and that through loyal and intelligent
devotion to duty each is working 10.
the best interests of our Capital city.
The police department has been favor
ed during the past year with important
legislation which has been needed Ior
many years. and we are srateiul lor
this consid Grafton. because of the au-
ditionaI privileges and benefits which
have resulted May the coming year
bring out the best that is IN each
member of the department-oette
health to each man and the meinoers
of his family and increased happiness
to all.
Commissioner Brownlow greetings
addressed to the force read:
Let my appreciation of your loSal.s
and efficiency during the closing year
be expressed in the wish that YOU
Christmas season may be one OF nuch
ioy. which will usher in a new year
of more service. greater prosperity anu
ever-increasing happiness. ,;,.sa
Mai. Pullman also highly compi'menteu
Detective Charles A. Evans and members
of his squad who did duty IN the s'oles
during the rush shopping season W pio
tect merchants and shoppers. Members
of the squad were: Poiicewoman farnhs,
Mrs. Clarke, a matron, and Policemen
Camps, Elliott, Goggins and Wilson. fes-
terday morning announcement was nlaue
that the work of the squad had terH-
mated, and the several members OF II
presented Detective Evans silver match
safe lined with gold.
Thirty-three arrests were made bH nehi-
bers of the squad and ninety-sevencharges
were preferred against the persons ar
rested Property valued at $500 was
recovered by the squad, much of 1T from
homes of those who were arrested. ana
much of it was identified at police head
quarters yesterday. Many cases invoiV-
ing shoplifting charges will be heard in
Police Court during the week.
Evening star., 1916-12-25
IN THE LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE.
Movement of Vessels-Delivery o1
Fuel and Christmas Supplies.

Early last week the lighthouse
service steamer Maple was in the Po-
tomac and removed the light buoys
at several points between Hallowing
point and Upper Cedar point. where
they would be in danger from the
drifting ice. The buoys were replaced
with spar markers. and after ce-mak
ing time is past they will be replaced
in position.
With fuel and supplies for the Christ
mas dinner of the men aboard the
light ships on the Diamond Shoal and
Cape Lookout stations on the North
Carolina coast. the lighthouse service
steamer Orchid has sailed from Balti-
more. On this trip the Orchid will
overhaul buoyage in the lower end
of the sounds in the vicinity of Beau
fort and Moorehead City, y. c.
The tender Holly has completed
changes for the winter in buoyage in
tributaries of the lower bay on its
west side, in the fifth district.
Evening star., 1916-12-25
was overlooked by Old Santa. serv-

was overlooked by Old Santa Serv-
ices appropriate to the occasion were
conducted yesterday. while, today, the
boys are giving themselves over to en-
joying a good dinner and some athletic
games, which will be held during the
afternoon. The Christmas menu con-
sisted of roast young pig. vegetables
and pies, while fruits and candy also
were provided in abundance. Tonight
the boys will participate in special en-
tertainments, to be held in the six cot
tages which compose the dormitory ia
cilities of the institution.
At the Industrial Home School. where
there are forty-nine girls and seventy
three boys. Christmas was being equal
ly enjoyed. St Aloysius and st. Adams
churches have made extensive contri-
buttons to Old Santa's pack, which will
be opened tonight. First, there will be
a Christmas entertainment tonight in
the assembly hall of the school. and
separate trees in the nursery and boys
and girls departments Members of the
school were treated to a good dinner at
noon today, when they sat down to a
repast of turkey, cranberry sauce, cell
cry and nearly everything else that
goes to make up a tempting Christmas
meal.
Elaborate decorations were a feature
of the days observances at Tubercu-
losis Hospital. Both the dining ROOM
turkey and the usual Accomplishments g
were served, and the wards were gar
nished with mistletoe and holiday
greens. There are eight wards in the
hospital and Christmas cheer was car
ried into each of them. Many friends
and relatives sent remembrances to the
patients.
At the Temporary Home for Union
EX-Soldlers and Sailors, Newton Ferree,
president. and Israel w. Stone secre-
tary. of the board of management. were
guests at special Christmas dinner.
served at noon today. The menu con-
sisted OF roast turkey. cranberry sauce
celery. mashed potatoes, boiled onions
sweet potatoes, baked apples, mince pie
not biscuits and coffee
The big surprise of the Christmas sea
son, SO far as District Institutions are
concerned. centers on when the Christ
mas dinner at the municipal lodging
house will be served. A. H. Tyson, su-
perlntendent, refuses to reveal the date,
other than to say that it will be before
New Year. The unfortunate tempo
rarily in need of assistance who hap
pens to apply for aid at this institu-
tlon on the night of nights will get a
dinner that he will not be soon in for
getting.
Evening star., 1916-12-25
Miss Ella Felicia Endsley Dead

MOUNT VERNON. n. y. December 20
Miss Ella Felicia Endslev. who was
constant companion of the late Mrs
William Mckinley in the White House
at Washington. has died here at the
home of her niece. Mrs. Mabel Mckinley
Baer. She was sixty-six years old Her
father, the Rev. andrew Jackson Ends
ley, Methodist minister. performed
the marriage ceremony OF the late
President and Mrs. Mckinley. Miss
Endsley was sisterin-law OF Abner
Mckinley and a cousin of Judge Jere-
miah Black. who was Secretary of
State under Pfesident Buchanan.
Evening star., 1916-12-25
GIFTS TO JOHN EARLY. LEPER.
Committee of Women Remembers
Lonely Tenant on Reservation 13.

John Early. the lonely leper. has a
cottage full of Christmas presents.
owing to the thoughtfulness of a COM
mittee of women that has kent the
invalid in mind ever since he was
placed on reservation 13. These wom-
en- visited John Early yesterday In
the party were Mrs. s. r. Norman, Mrs
John n. Culbertson and Mrs f. R.
Brodton. representing the Woman's In
terdenominational Missionary Unions
committee on John Early's Christmas
treat. Mrs. Brodton. chairman of the
committee. sends a weekly package of
delicacies to Mr.. Early. and receives
contributions at her home. 1919 l. street
northwest.
The same committee delivered a
Christmas basket to a family of three
orphaned children. who have only
feeble grandmother to look after them.
Evening star., 1916-12-25
Sorority Distribute, Baskets.

Following its custom of many years.
the Chi Psi Sorority Of Mckinley
Manual Training School distributed
baskets yesterday to number of
needy families throughout the city. The
contents Of the baskets were sufYicient
TO supply each family with enough
food for a week. The children of these
households also were made happy with
gifts OF toys. books, clothing and
sweets. Capt. u. V. Chisholm, deputy
public printer. granted the use Of his
automobile for the delivery of the
baskets. and accomps MED the sorority
committee on its rounds.
Evening star., 1916-12-25
CHRISTMAS Spirit
AT CITY HOSPITALS
Day Observed in Various Ways
to the Enjoyment Of Those
Confined Therein.
YULETIDE CAROLS SUNG

Many Interesting features in con-
nection with the celebration of Christ
mas in the hospitals of the capital
were part of the various programs to-
day.
Christmas carols were sung by the
nurses and anthems appropriate to the
season were rendered on musical in
struments in the hallway of Casualty
Hospital this morning. The doors of
patients rooms were open that they all
could enjoy the singing. An extra DIM
ner of turkey and other good things
had also been provided for the patients.
A dance was given Saturday night
and a Christmas tree decorated in the
nurses home. Another dance for the
nurses is to be given Wednesday night
at 1901 Massa chusettS avenue.
Evening star., 1916-12-25
Emergency Hospital.

A large tree in the childrens ward at
Emergency Hospital had been trimmed
and plenty of toys deposited beneath it
last night and greeted the children this
morning.
The toys were presented to the chill
dren by the board of lady managers
and also by patients in the hospital.
An extra fine dinner had also been p-o-
vided for today and all patients who
were able partook of it.
The pupil nurses of the hospital are
Evening star., 1916-12-25
At the Washington Asylum.

Christmas was appropriately OBJ
served at the Washington Asylum and
Jail. In the hospital special dinner
was served. and there were also dis
tributed donations of fruit. flowers.
candy and garments by the Fruit and
Flower Guild Society of st. Vincent de
Paul, All Souls and other churches in
the city Members of the Sunshine Com
munity Club added to the gayety Of the
occasion by decorating the nurses in
firmary.
Special services were conducted at
the Jail yesterday afternoon and again
this morning. The prisoners were
treated TO dinner today consisting OF
roast pork, sweet potatoes. mlnce PIE
fruit, etc.
The training schools and the indus
trial home schools were the institu
tions where the spirit Of the day was
most enthusiastically in evidence.
Christmas certainly was abroad at
the National Training School for Girls
Here each girl made gift of warm
clothing for a child less fortunate than
herself as truly Christmas Offering
The days observanceS began directly
after breakfast with a Christmas serv-
ice. followed by playlet, which intro
duced Santa Claus with a well hlleo
pack containing gifts. candy, oranges
and nuts for each girl. Dinner con-
sisted of chicken. cranberries and plum
pudding and other delicacies. Tonight
will be spent in listening to Christmas
stories. A group of Honor Cottage girls
will serenade members of the board OF
trustees with carols and spirituals.
At this institution, where the enter
tainment was planned by Mrs. J. A
Griffith. superintendent. advent service
was held yesterday morning. while ir
the afternoon there was rendered q
special Christmas service. depicting the
story of the birth of Christ Brightly
decorated trees and festive decorations
prevail in all the cottages. and through
out the week there will be a series OF
entertaining evenings.
Evening star., 1916-12-25

for a dance for the patients Tuesday
night from 1880 to II o'clock. when be-
tween 500 and 1000 patients will at
tend.
Georgetown University Hospital.
No special Observance Of Chistmas day
was held at Georgetown University
Hospital. 4 Christmas tree had been
decorated and an extra fine dinner was
prepared.
G. W. U. Hospital.
Nurses at George Washington Uni
versity Hospital did not hang up their
, stockings la st night for Santa Claus to
fn. but this morning each found a
gauze stocking well filled with candy
and other good things on the chairs
beside their beds.
Early this morning the nurses at
tended prayers in the chapel. A large
Christmas tree, brilliantly lighted with
electric lights was in the dining
room. Many boxes of candy were dis