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The daily Alaskan., 1916-08-01
The Homeric Controversy.

It was about the year l795 that the 'Homeric controversy" began. About that date F. A. Wolf. in his prolegOm. ena, argued that the uomeric poems were composed of independent epic songs. collected and arranged by Pei sistratus about $50 B. c Wolfs theo- " created great stir among scholars and poets and inaugurated the fight which enlisted most of the learned men of the day Mir Andrew Lang, In Homer and the Epic" lS93. vigorous. ly defended the "one author" theory. as opposed to the idea of Wolf that the famous poems were composed through ages by many different persons.-NeW York American.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-08-01
.CARCROSS NOTES

Ms. Lee simmons is spending a few days in White Horse.
 Mrs. Ali Scott las returned af- ter a visit in the !Garden City.
 Charley Mcconnell and Miss Par win were quietly united in marriage in this city last Friday night.
 Carcross experienced it's banner year In the tourist business. Bus mess men are optimistic and are laying Lig plans for next year.
 Excitement continues to reign a. mongst the mining men in this sec tion. Prospecting parties are con- tinually coming and going.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-08-01
Salt and the Romans.

Spilling of salt is a superstition still current among us It is derived from the ancient Romans. who used salt in their sacrifices and regarded it as sa- cred to the penateS. To spill 1t careless ly was to incur the diSpleasure of these household divinities, After accidental ly spilIing salt the ancient Roman was wont to throw some over the left shoul- der-the shoulder of ill omen-thereby hoping to call away from his neighbor the wrath of the Deity and turn It upon himself.
 Human Nature.
 "Why that hospital is so popular beats me. It hasn't the best system, and it certainly hasn't the most sue cessful doctors"
 "But 1t has the prettiest nurses. Exchange.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-08-01
Thackeray on Fame.

Thackeray's literary work did not help him much when be sought to enter the house of commons The Rev. Frederick Meyrick in his Mem ories of Oxford" tells of dinner given when he stood as a Liberal for that city: "I remarked to him that his must be a special experience. as he was known by fame to most of those whose votes he canvassed. Now he said. laying down his knife and fork and holding up d finger. there was only one man amOug ull that went to see who had heard my name before. and he was a circulating librarian. Such is mortal fame" That was In 1857. ten years after the publication of Vanity Fair"
The daily Alaskan., 1916-08-01
AN ENGLaSHj LASSlE.
 A Model FrcFn London cOmeS In a onel Piece Suit.

Built of tan gaberdIne Is this British outfit hung from pound yoke, belted with brown braid, above which, from two bone buttons, falls a front drape
The daily Alaskan., 1916-08-01
Growing in Wisdom.

Mabel had developed a really passion ate interest in Abraham Lincoln. Sht had always admired her grandfather but her admiration deepened to vener ation when she learned that the old gentleman had seen Lincoln often.
 And you can really remember Lin colnY she repeated in awe struck tones.
 "Yes, dear" said grandfather "YoU know. am much older than you"
 sHow much older must be before can remember himT' asked Mabel New York Times.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-08-01

-.A..-ass.-.-a-,s s.-aoe..ss.s .:zet.r,.ht.- ~
The daily Alaskan., 1916-08-01
chean ln Ancient Ceylon.

In ancient Ceylon the game of chess was played with local variations pc culiar enough to note, The king may not castle. but he Is permitted to jump Ike a knight till checked. The pawns are eIChangeable on the last row for the pieces on whose row they stand
The daily Alaskan., 1916-08-01
Stole a Useless Thing.

An indignant merchant who had been robbed of a thermometer put this no tee in his window:
 "The person who took the thermome ter from my door had better return It It will be of no use where he Is going. as 1t registers only 125 degrees"
The daily Alaskan., 1916-08-01
Their Fears.

"I'm afraid. my dear, that you went to sleep during that learned discourse. said the woman with a strong sense of duty.
 "Yes," replied her husband. ''When 1t started was afraid l wouldn't"- Washington Star
The daily Alaskan., 1916-08-01
Kna,., tha Inw,n peInYa.

Lawyer-You say you want this dam age suit pushed through with the ut most speed? Client-Exactly. l have a child six weeks old, and want the money to pay bis college expenses Michigan GRrgoyle.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-08-01
Told Him,

Father Cappeartng suddenlyl-What sort Of business do you can this. kiss ing my daughter? SuitOr without a huster)-It's a sort of cooperative af fair, sirETown Topics.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-08-01

Zenith Oil assures the pssE pos sibre reults as a lubricant for all light or delicate machinery. 10c. 25c, 59C bottles. Keller Bres. Sole Skagway Agents. .l~.. ,.t'
The daily Alaskan., 1916-08-01

The youth of the soul is everlasting. and eternity is youth Richter.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-08-01

fin graceful folds. The high collar is held up by a black ribbon and rosette. The hat reminds us Of the COldstream guards.
Evening star., 1916-09-07

]. Frank Seller, formerly of Wash
ington, but now living in Elizabethton.
Tenn, is in the city for few days.
Evening star., 1916-09-07
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to
tho following:
Oliver G. Magruder and Ruth T.
Beavers.
Howard Straub of Detroit. Mich. and
Florence Black of this city.
Steve Stelianos and Ella N. Cromer.
John G. Mathes and Clara L Mans
field
James W. Robey and Nettie Hardesty.
Alfred r. Hales and Bertha +. Lewis.
Giuseppe Amante and Florence l..
Helm.
Robert J. Grigsby and Hazel E. Dan
iels.
June D. Catlett and Mamie NJ. Byrd.
Percy E. Simpson and Ruth "A.
Fletcher.
Clinton E. Pease and Rosie V. Wood
cock, both of Chesterfield county, Va.
Harry Jackson and Pauline B. Dor
sey.
James C. Ward. U. s. A., and Jeane
NJ Berteaux of Boston, Mass.
Lloyd N. Young and Violet A. Powell.
Ray R. Huffman of this city and Ada
NJ Stone of Chevy Chase. Md.
James e. Reynolds and Rosa Lee
Hodge.
J. Harry Mott and Alice F. oNeil.
George I. Hellmuth and jeanette Col
lins.
Irving E Lawson and Alice V. Orem.
Frank Graham and Martha Lewis.
Dorsey B. Wilson and Minnie B.
Tribbett, both of Staunton. Va.
Benjamin Newhouse and Esther
Raum.
Evening star., 1916-09-07
EVENTS Of INTEREST
IN AND OUT Of TOWN
President and Mrs. Wilson at
Theater First Time in
Weeks.
French Ambassador and Nine. JUS
serand Return-Secretary Dan
iels Here-Weddings.

For the first time in several weeks the
President and Mrs. Wilson attended the
theater last night. and had as compan-
ions Mrs. w. H. Boiling, Miss Bertha
Boiling and Mr. John Randolph Boiling.
mother, sister and brother of Mrs. Will
son.
Evening star., 1916-09-07

Former Senator George Peabody Wet
more returned to his home in Newport,
r. l., yesterday from six weeks spent
a Brookline Mass. Senator and Mrs
Wetmore viii remain at Newport until
October.
Evening star., 1916-09-07

Newport fH . fsw dayA and occupied
box at the Hppodroms. having . num-
hAr oS friends with them. They viii re-
turn to Newport to remain until Octo-
bar /.
At the rsctory Of the Church Of Our
Lady Of Lourdes, in West Orange. N. J.,
last night. Miss Eleanor Pierson daughter
town, and Mr.. J. Edward Fowler of
Washington were married by the Rev.
Nicholas A. Narnell, the rector. Miss
Vivian Randolph. a cousin of the bride.
was her attendant and Mr.. Henry Fowler,
brother of the bridegroom. was best man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fowler will make their
home in Washington.
the chancel in st. Johns Episcopal
Church for the wedding of Miss Bertha
Florence Lewis. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. George H. Lewis. and Mr.. Alfred
Ross Hales.
The ceremony took place last evening
at o'clock. Mr.. H. H. Freeman, or
ganist of the church, gave a short pro-
gram preceding the ceremony and later
played the wedding marches.
Rev. Edward Mott. rector of the
Church of the Advent. ofhciated. The
ushers were Mr.. Raymond Norton and
MI. Raymond McBirney.
The bride entered with her father,
who gave her in marriage. She was
and his best man, Mr.. Ernest Ridge
way. Her gown was of white georgette
crepe and taffeta- She wore a large
white georgette crepe hat and carried
shower bouquet of bride roses and
lilies Of the valley
Miss Marguerite Amelia Lewis. sister
OF the bride. was the maid of honor.
ana her gown was of white net over
white taffeta. Miss Blanche Wright
was bridesmaid and her gown was of
pink georgette crepe. Both the at
tendants wore picture hats of black
velvet and carried bouquets of brides
maid roses.
A reception followed the ceremony at
the home of the brides parents for the
wedding party and relatives, and fol-
lowing the supper Mr.. and Mrs. Hales
left for New York and Atlantic City.
They will be at home after October l
at 234 Randolph place northeast. TIL,
bride is granddaughter of the late
Rev. John Vaughan Lewis. who abou
| forty years ago was rector of old st.
Johns.
Miss otie R. Nelson has returned from
| visit to Atlantic City and Doyles-
town. Pa.
Miss Katie Mccartney and Miss Fran
els Parker of Winchester, Va. are
visiting their cousin, Mrs. N. B. Scott
| Of 2047 Nichols avenue.
Evening star., 1916-09-07

home to their friends. at TO Quincy
street, Petworth. D. c.
Mrs. James F. Barbour has returned
to Washington from Atlantic City,
where she spent almost the entire
summer.
Mrs. William H. Richardson of 1430 c
street northeast has returned to Wash
ington from Virginia, where she spent
the greater part of the summer visiting
relatives.
Representative f. C. Hutchinson of
Trenton. n. j., and Representative John
H. Capstick of Montville, n. j., are
registered at the Hotel Lafayette.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. A. Leese are at At
lantic City for visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard ]. Quigley of
1850 18th street northwest are home
after motor trip of a month. They
visited Niagara Falls, Canada, Buffalo.
Cleveland, Batavia, n. Y, and were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
B. Harrington at Alexander. N. Y, for
ten days. Later they had as guests on
a motor trip to Atlantic City Mr.. and
Mrs Robert Hudson.
Tho Russian ambassador and Nine
Bakhmeteff have gone to New York from
Evening star., 1916-09-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Julian Brandon Boiling,
brother and sister-in-law of Mrs.
Woodrow Wilson, have returned to
Washington, after spending the sum-
mer in Bridgeport Conn.
Evening star., 1916-09-07
evening, September IA, at 8 o'clock, at
| Madison ShaWSyille

| evening, September IA, at o'clock, at
Madison. Shawsville.
Former Senator George Peabody Wet
more returned to his home in Newport,
X. l., yesterday from six weeks spent
at Brookline Mass. Senator and Mrs.
Wetmore wiz remain at Newport until
October
Newport will have an autumn naval
wedding when on October 3. Miss Mary
Ida Decker. daughter Of Capt. Benton
G. Decker, L. s. n, and Mrs. Decker,
will become the bride Of Lieut. Glenn
Albert Smith. L. S. y. Miss Decker's
be maid of honor. Capt. Decker com
mands the L. S. S. Washington, and his
daughters have resided at Newport this
summer Lieut.. Smith is attached to
the nine-laying ship Dubuque.
Miss Elsie Weiland. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs Philip ]. Weiland of Lynch
| burg, Va, and Mr.. Myron P. Green of
| New York city were married at st.
Paul's Lutheran Church. this city. Sep
tember /. The marriage was witnessed
by Mrs. Emile Haas, aunt Of the bride,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Helbtg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Green will reside IN New
York city.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene B. Daskam an
nounce the marriage Of their daughter
Leila and DIR. Arthur g. Compton. The
ceremony took place Tuesday. Sep
, tenber 5, at pm. the Rev. Harold
c. Warren Of the Church of the Cove
nant officiating, in the presence Of the
members of the two families.
An informal reception followed and
later DR.. and Mrs. Compton left for
their wedding trip.
They will be at home after November
/ at 1884 Columbia road.
The residence of Mrs. Augusta Clara
Mansfield 1874 Newton street north
west was the scene of a charming we'd
ding yesterday afternoon. when her
daughter, Miss Clara Louise Mansfield.
became the bride of Mr.. John George
Mathes.
Rev. Charles H. Butler Of the Colum-
bia Heights Lutheran Church perform
ed the ceremony in the presence Of a
small family party.
Miss Margery Snyder, violinfst, played
the wedding music.
The bride wore gown Of white crepe
de chine, with a picture hat.
Mrs. Chauncy Meril Grubb of Rock
vilIe Md. sister of the bride, attended
her as matron Of honor. and her gown
was of white lace, with a pink girdle.
After a visit to several northern re-
sorts. Mr.. and Mrs. Mathes will be at
Evening star., 1916-09-07
canad. Ha. se1 .sss Men in Arms.

OTTAWA. September Canada has
s6l, ,es8 men under arms, according to
figures Just announced. During the
month Of August there were 7,246 en-
Evening star., 1916-09-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas NJ Gale an
nounce the engagement Of their daugh-
Ridley Mclean, judge advocate general,
L. S. n.
Mrs. Hill divided the season between
the summer home of her parents, High
Wyndham, Bluemont, Va, and Poland
Springs, Me, where Capt. Mclean spent
the last ten days of August and where
the engagement was made.
The wedding of Mrs. Hill and Capt.
Mclean may be an event of the au-
tumn, but no definite date has been
arranged.
Mrs. Gale is still at her summer place
at Bluemont.
Evening star., 1916-09-07

A beautiful wedding took place last
evening at 1:30 o'clock at st. Dominics
Church when Miss Margaret Louise Ston-
er, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore
Stoner, became the bride of Mr.. Winfield
Preston.
The sanctuary was banked with palms
and ferns. and bouquets OF bride roses
and lilies of the valley filled the altar
vases.
Rev. Father Fitzgerald performed the
ceremony in the presence Of q large gath
ering of relatives and friends.
The bride, who was escorted by her
father, wore a gown OF princess satin.
draped with chantilly lace and made with
a court train of the satin.
Her voluminous tulle veil was caught
with lilies of the valley and she carried
a shower bouquet OF bride roses. orchids
and lilies of the valley.
Mrs Bernard OLeary. sister OF the
bride, was the matron of honor and her
gown was Of pale green taffeta. combined
with flesh color chiffon and lace.
She wore large black velvet picture
hat trimmed with pink roses and carried
bouquet Of Lady Hilington roses.
The bridesmaids. Miss Queenie Crom-
sister OF the bride. wore picturesque
gowns of pale pink taffeta and gold
chiffon with black velvet picture hats,
trimmed with pink feathers. and they
carried bouquets Of Killarney roses.
The little flower girl Miss Theodore
Stoner wore white lace dress and carried
| q basket Of flowers.
| Mr. Frank Helan acted as best man
and the ushers were Mr.. Bernard O'Leary.
Mr.. Joseph Sullivan and Mr.. David Barry
( A reception followed at the home Of the
| brides parents. which was elaborately
| decorated for the occasion.
Mr. and Mrs. Preston left late in the
! evening for their wedding trip, the latter
wearing a modish suit of French gray
broadcloth with a hat of Copenhagen
1 blue and black velvet.
They will be at home at 1904 8th street
after October /.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Munford Ellis
of Shawsville. Va. have sent invita-
tions to q large number Of Washington
ding Of their daughter. Miss cornslia
Horsford E1ha, and M. Yalvsrton Hvana
Booker. jF.. Of Georgetown. Thursday
Evening star., 1916-09-07

An interesting wedding of this even
ing will be that Of Miss Rebecca Alva
Henderson, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
r. NJ. Henderson. and Mr.. Eugene Sib-
ley Of Portland, Ore. The ceremony
will take place at o'clock at the Sec
ond Baptist Church, Rev. Howard Ira
Stewart officiating, assisted by Rev.
J. w. Kincheloe of Richmond, Va,
uncle of the bride.
Quantities of golden rod will be used
in the decoration of the church and a
program of nuptial music will be given
by Miss Elsie c. Small, soloist, and
Mr. Louis A. Potter. jr., organist
The bride Will be attended by her
sister, Mrs. Gladys f. Henderson, as
maid of honor. DR.. g. Julian Sibley
will act as best man. and the ushers
will include Mr.. r. f. Sibley, Mr.. w H.
Willis. MIR. J. w. Edelin, and Mr.. w. S.
Simpson
A reception will follow at the homo OF
the brides parents
After their wedding trip Mr.. Sibley and
his bride will reside temporarily at 1925
East Capitol street before going to Port
land, Orc.
The out-of- town guests here for the
wedding include Rev. and Mrs. ]. w.
kincheloe OF Richmond. Va; Mr.. and
Mrs. A St. George and Mrs. John Burke.
all of Virginia.
Evening star., 1916-09-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew E. Mckay and
son Herbert of 1902 5th street south
east have returned from an automo-
bile tour of six weeks, during which
time they visited points of interest in
ten states, and covered a total of $500
miles. The trip extended west over the
southern route to Cedar Rapids. Iowa,
where Mr.. J. G. Irving, brother of Mrs.
Mckay, Joined the party for their re-
turn, when the party visited many of
the larger cities of the west, and also
stopped for a few days at Atlantic
City.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-30
GUSTAVE HtRvt TELLS
| Of DAR|.G OF GERMANS


Berns, Oct. 20. (via Berlin and
wireless to Sayville.) -Copies Of the
Paris Victorts reaching here contain
the following article on tho fall OF
CernavodA by Gustavs Herve. the noted
Socialist writer:
The fall of CernAdova will cause
rage In all the countries of the al
liea- The daring Of the German gen.
sral stan L. almost unbelievable and
deserving of the greatest admiration
Tho difficulty OF retreat across
the Danube Is almost insurmountabll
and would seem to be a doubtful man
ouvre In view OF the fact that the
fleeing Runanian and Russian armies
are being holly pursued by hostile
cavalry.
"Rumania 10 almost in the same pre-
dicament rs France after Chartered
and Mauberxe ana II would be mock
Ing the French public to keep the
truth from becoming known.
"One may assume that strong Rus
sian reinforosme nts are under way. ~
Russia must at all events prevent the
downfall OF Rumania. which would
mean the sealing up the route to
Constantinople"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-30
$4,000 HEALTH G|vER
I'll NAME PULL MAN CAR
Southern Sociological Car VIII Be
Moving Monument to Disease
Prevention Advocate

Who will give $4,000 for a name i?
inc man or woman interested
enough in improving health conditions
in the South will have the privilege
Of naming the Pullman car of the
Southern Sociological Congress, pro-
vided he or she can be persuaded to
separate themselves from two thou
sand Iron men"
In this car will travel the band OF
health crusaders now giving an exhibit
in the Grays' Armory. A gift of
So. 900 carries with It not only the
privilege of naming the congress
FAMILY car, but an everlasting monu-
ment to the cause Of public health
1t is thought there are men who have
felt the hand of fate--maybe the
death Of a child from a disease which
could have been preYented-who will
give this amount that the future gen.
Grafton of Southern men and women
may be spared a repetition of this
tragedy
This Pullman car will visit every
city OF ten thousand Inhabitants In
the South. as the itinerary of the
southern Sociological Congress exhibit
will include all small towns, where
modern sanitation and disea &C. preven-
ton are dream rather than a reali-
". mus the message and WarDin e
of the man or woman who names
the congress- travelling car will reach
thousands upon thousands OF persons
Built at a cost of $4,000, but Sc
cured by the Southern Sociological
Congress at a very reasonable figure
this Pullman has all the conveniences
of regular home 1t Is seventy-two
feet long and contains four state
rooms, buffet. wing-room, office,
kitchen, bathroom, miniature store
room, refrigerator, linen closets, heat
Ing system, four gas tanks three wa
ter tanks and a telephone. Imme-
diately upon arriving In city Gen.
eral Secretary McCulloch and his staff
may have telephone connection with
their advance agent or local commit
tees. Were this car to be dropped off
into n siding In the mountain or
prairie, II would have It's own heat
ing and lighting power and would con-
tain provisions for its ten occupants
for several days.
In charge Of this Pullman Is c.
Cosper, former Pullman porter, and
his wife. who is a trained cook. The
car was obtained from parties who
had 1t fitted up in palatial style for
extensive touring. 1t Is now in this
city at the Main Street depot. Mem
hers OF the congress- staff will begin
today moving their personal effects
into the Pullman, which leaves We'd
nesday night. nj the conclusion of the
exhibit in the Grays' Armory. for
Charlotte, N G.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-30
kGGALES ARRESTS NO
SURPRISE TO FUNSTON
Sent into Mexico, But Couldn't
Get Man,

San Antonio, Oct as.--Mator-Gen-
erL Frederick Funston. commanding
the southern department, stated to-
night that the army was not at all
surprised by the arrest Of alleged con-
spirators at Nogales. Ariz.. on charges
OF a plot to send arms into Mexico.
General Funston intimated that his
agents knew OF the dealings In arms
at Nogales and Tuscon. Ariz. before
Secretary OF War Baker Issued his
warning statemen
I'VE have known for some time, n
General Funston said, that the man
Steinfeit at Tucson was supplying
Yaqui Indians with rifles and ammu-
milton. but there was no way to get
at him
"YaquiA one at time. would come
into Tucson or that vicinity and OBJ
tain work. Earning money enough,
they would buy rifles and cartridges
and then individually sneak across into
Sonora "a
| General Funston said he did moi
know OF anything to prove that the
trahfo In arms was on q scale general
tenough TO si,ow that there waA any
thing like widespread conspiracy
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-30
TO Be WELL BORN IS
CH|lD'S INHERENT RIGHT
Miss wills Speaks At Meeting for
Women Held Under w. p.
l. A. Auspices.

Miss Edith Wills. Psychological Con-
gress representative. who spoke all
last week before large and interested
audiences in Richmond. addressed a
large crowd yesterday at the Union
Station Methodist Church. She was
introduced by Mrs. ]. Tyler Jobson.
who presided at the meeting. held
Prohibition League OF America The
subject OF the address, which WAS for
women only. dealt with The Child"
and those present pronounced 1t ono
OF tho most striking treatments Of the
subject ever heard in this city.
THE child has It's inherent rights
to be well born" said Miss Wills, and
must be strong mentally, physically
and morally In order to I'LL its place
in the world"
The speaker had q number Of
piled through diiigent research by So
Geological experts. and she illustrated
her remarks with the data A very
graphic diagram showed how the
child OF drinking parents has an I'M
equal chance with children whose
parents do not drink. and how the
mentality and the morals of such
unfortunate children are degenera,sd.
She cited q Case In Boston. where
out or S6Z cases coming under the
observation of the Associated CHAR
ties OF that city. 24S were found to be
the children of drunken parents. In
the Juvenile Courts three out Of every
four cases are there because of drink.
Miss willis said.
Total abstainers have less sickness
among their children than those who
| drink. AZ shown by a chart drawn
from statistics. and another set OF
figures showed that OF all tho forces
which contrived to produce unhappy
| marriages. drink was by far the great
| est cause. Statistics said that alcohol
ruins s.22S homes In the United
etAtes every year.
From Austria. where intemperance
II more common. abe reported that
more than one-half Of tho babies died
because OF inebrtate mothera while So
Der mothers lost less than one-fourth
| Of their children. Further, Miss Wills
declared. more children with tuber-
| culosis can attribute their condition
to drunken fathers than to any other
source. In q very strong appeal. she
asked that moro attention be paid &c
the kind Of life that parents lead. fol
she declared. by no other means car
We be assured Of a nation Of healthy
and efficient citisenA