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CARING FOR D. C. CHILDREN.
Home at Colonial Beach Giving
Needing Youngsters Outing.

The Charles Alvin Smith Memorial
Home, established at Colonial Beach,
Va, for the benefit of poor children of
the capital by the Cuthbert Glass Club
of the Peck Memorial Chapel, now is
accommodating eleven children from
the Bruen Home of Georgetown. under
the care of Charles Murray, vice pres
ident of the club. Upon the return to
the city of this party Mrs Charles A
Smith will take twelve children to the
home for a short outing. Parties of
children will be sent to the home
throughout the summer.
The home has been in existence a
number of years, and during it's life
has taken care of several hundred
needy children of the city, especially
of Georgetown. II. A. Meyers of 1222
10Th street northwest is president of
the club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-30

transferrer in the surface division, was
on leave during the week at his home
in Hyattsviile. and had as his guests
Miss Josepha NHeine Of University
Heights, N. land Mrs. Stewart or
Elizabeth, N ]. They were visitors at
the bureau.
The sympathy of the employees of the
surface division is extended to Miss
Cecilia Siegel on the recent death of
her father.
Misses Vivien Hanks and Catharine
Gillian of the surface division are
visiting relatives in Virginia.
John S. Reinburg. pressman in the
surface division, was on the sick list
during the week.
Harry O'Meara. pressman in the sur
face division, is at Colonial Beach for
two weeks. He went by motor boat
with a party of friends.
Miss Helen Dillon and Miss Margaret
Becker of the surface division enjoyed
an outing at Colonial Beach last week.
Miss Dora Posey of the surface divi-
sion is on weeks leave.
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A. hyde sger. chairman; Surgeon c. W.
Vogel. recorder.
No. 6lo American National Insurance
building, Galveston, Tex, July "a, de-
tail for the board: Surgeon l.. p. H.
Bahrenburg, chairman; Surgeon r. l..
Wilson, recorder.
Marine Hospital, Mobile, Ala. July
"a, detail for the board: Surgeon John
T. Burkhalter, chairman; Acting AS
sistant Surgeon w. T. Deaver, re-
corder.
Marine Hospital. Port Townsend,
Wash. July "a, detail for the board
Passed Assistant Surgeon B. H. Earle,
chairman; Acting Assistant Surgeon p.
/. Carter, recorder.
Marine Hospital. Chelsea, Mass, July
"a, detail for the board: Passed Assist
ant Surgeon W. NJ. Bryan, chairman;
Passed Assistant Surgeon r. A. kearny,
recorder.
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Some Persons Struck.

The possibility of human beings and
animals being struck by these falling
bodies has been discussed, and several
instances dating back TO periods from
1911 to 1874 are mentioned in which
persons were killed. The absence Of
any recorded instances of this sort
within more recent times, however.
renders the occurrences doubtful.
Upward of $50 falls and finds of
meteorites have been reported, repre-
sentatives OF which have found their
way into museums and private collec-
-ions and there preserved for study
and investigation. The largest known
1neteoric mass is that brought by Com
rnander Peary from Cape York. Green
land: this weighed $4,000 pounds. The
next largest lies in the plain near
Bacubirito. in Mexico. and has been
estimated to weigh some 10000
pounds. while the third Is that of Will
lanette. Ore. weighing 1907 pounds.
These are all iron meteorites. The
largest known individual aeroIite or
ILfteortc stone is that of Kuyahinya
Hungary. weighing some $50 pounds
now in the Vienna National Museum.
DIR. Merrill says in conclusion that
all known meteorites were produced
By The action of heat and have yielded
no traces OF animal or vegetable life,
although parts Of their peculiar struc-
lures were at one time mistaken for
organic remains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-30

shop to the west gun carriage shop
during the past week.
John Luches, a machinist of the west
gun carriage shop, has left for two
week sojourn at Boston, Mass.
Harry Mathews, cartridge case
maker, is on two weeks leave with
friends in Pennsylvania.
Mike Carroll, a machinist of the west
gun carriage shop, is spending weeks
leave at Colonial Beach.
Henry Rethmon. a machinist of the
west gun carriage shop, is spending
two weeks with friends at Shady Side,
Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-30

Head, Md. August /, to works of Mid
vale Steel Company, Nicetown. Pa.
Lieut. (junior grade) II. S. Haislip.
detached Buffalo. to Denver.
Lieut.. (junior grade) f. II. SHELTON,
detached Preble. to Denver as engi-
neer officer.
Ensign l. w. Bagby, detached San
Diego to Buffalo.
Ensign w. ]. Shefner. detached Hop
kins. to San Diego
Passed Assistant Surgeon c. T.. Strife
to Hancock
Naval Movements.
Ajax sailed from Olongapo for
Hongkong; Amphitrite arrived at New
Haven: Arkansas, Aylwin. Balch. Bal
timore. Benham. Birmingham, Cum
mings. Gushing, Delaware, Drayton.
Dubuque. Ericsson. Tanning. Florida.
Jacob Jones. Jenkins, Kansas, Leb-
anon. Mccall, McDougal. Melville. Min
| nesota. Nevada, New Hampshire, New
York. O'Brien, Ontario, Patapsco.
Paulding, Porter. Sonoma, South Caro-
lima. Texas. Tucker. Utah. Vermont.
| at Newport; Celtic, at Guantanamo;
| Cunningham, at Boston. from Boston
| to Newport: Culgoa. from Newport to
| sea: Gloucester. from Menemsha Bay
| for Long Island. Md: Hancock. at New
Orleans: Jason. from San Diego for
| Washington for cruise; Memphis. from
Puerto Plata for Monte Christi; New
| Jersey, at North river. N. Y: Paducah,
| from off Cape Roman for New York;
Potomac. at Port au Prince; Vulcan,
| from Vera Cruz for Guantanamo via
at Newport to sea; Wisconsin, from
| Provincetown for Boston at Boston
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-30
Will of Louis Brandt Filed.

BY the terms of the will of Louis
Brandt, dated November "a, 1915, all
his personal estate is given absolutely
to his wife, Julia Brandt. She is also
to have a life interest in his real es-
tate, which at her death is to go to
the children of his son, George Brandt
The widow is also named as executrix.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-30
Southern Railway High-cIass Trains

with dining cars leave washington
1905 am. and 1915 pm. for Atlanta,
Montgomery, Mobile and New Orleans
via Lynchburg, Bristol and Knoxville
GAS pm for Chattanooga, Birmingham
and New Orleans via Lynchburg and
Knoxville. 4:10 am. for Knoxville
Chattanooga and Memphis Also morn
ing and night trains for Charlotte and
intermediate stations. For sleeping car
reservations ask Southern railway
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
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Emma N. Fletcher's Will Filed.

The will Of Emma NJ Fletcher. dated
May u. 1913, has been offered for pro-
bate. she leaves a life interest in her
entire estate to her father. Charles Glove,
AT his death TIE property is to be dis
tributed among he9 three chJidrc-
Charles e Fletcher. AdolphGs ~
Fletcher and Katherine H. Nan~hce,a,.
The soas are named as executors.
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The Star by Mail

~ e sure to have The Evening
and Sunday Star follow you.
- In most cases The Star win
be at the breakfast table the
next morning. and always give
ell Of the latest news from Wash
tngton OF the day before. The
address may be changed as fire.
Quently as desired by giving the
old as well as the new address.
The price Of The Star by mail
daily and Sunday 10 60 cents Fer
moth. In advance.
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GUIDES HOMEGROWN Flowers

are always admired and appreciated.
Fresh cut when ordered. 1914 f St
Advertisement.
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Electrical Work-An Branehes-A. G.
Tolson. Electrician. 60 U st. NV. N. 22l4.
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at Friends School Country Club, 1901
Wisconsin avenue. Tel Cleve. $50.
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CITY ITEMS.

Boxwood Scales Schmidt. 1921 18th st.
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Naval Orders.

Capt. G. W. Kline, detached board of
inspection and survey. to naval ex-
aiming board and naval retiring
board, navy yard, Washington, D. C.
Lieutenant Commander b. G. Bartha-
low, detached San Diego, to home and
wait orders.
Lieut.. G. B. Wright, detached Denver,
to San Diego as first lieutenant
Lieut.. R. C. MacFall, detached Colo
rado to Pittsburgh.
Lieut. (junior grade) H. E. Welte.
detached Porter, to sick leave, three
months.
Lieut. Gunior grade) NJ S. Bennion,
detached naval proving ground, In
dian Head, Md, August l, to navy yard,
Washington. d. C.
Lieut.. 0unior grade) w. d. Seed, jr.,
detached works Bethlehem Steel Com
pany, August 1, to naval proving
ground. Indian Head, Md.
Lieut. Gunior grade) II. W. Hosford,
detached works of Carnegie Steel Com
pany. August l, to works of Bethlehem
Steel Company, South Bethlehem, Pa.
Lieut. (junior grade) Halter Belt, de-
tached bureau of ordnance. Navy De-
partment. August l, to works Bausch
& Lomb Company, Rochester, N. Y.
Lieut. Gunior grade) c. II. Boucher,
detached radio censor, South Wells
fleet, Mass, to Navy Department.
Lieut.. Gunior grade) H. K. Lewis.
detached naval proving ground, Indian
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-03-03
Anniversary of Grange.

The Goth anniversary of Lamoille Grange
held at Grange hall last Saturday was
decided success. A large number par
took of the dinner served at noon and in
addition to the program prepared by the
lecturer, a short address was given by
State Lecturer r. III. Hallett of st. Johns
bury, who with Mrs. Hallett were among
the guests of the day. Prof. j. Thatcher
Sears of p. A. was also present and gave a
most interesting talk. Members from
neighboring Oranges and other visitors
were present and all had most enjoyab Bile
time.
Invocation, Rev. w. L. Best
Song, Mems Chorus
Recitation, Mrs. Edna Farr
orange Journal, Mrs. II. s. Turner and
Mrs. Orrin Jones
A Code of Morals for the Changers,
BY the Chaplain
Song, Mrs. w. T.. Best
Good Times We Have Had in the Grange,
Mrs. Z. F. Smith
Prophecy, T. B. Ellis
Piano Selection, Mrs. l.. e. Emmons
Grange Opportunities, By the Masters
Song. Prof. Robert Merrill
The Freight Situation, Hon. c. F. Smith
Song, Mems Chorus
Carlton ID. Howe, POSTMASTER.
The next meeting of the Grange will be
held Thursday afternoon, March 9.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-03-03
MOrristOwn Boy a BenefactOr

The issue of the Christian Monitor
for Feb.2S, contains an article under
the head of "Melrose Plans Improve
ments," ETC., telling how the promi-
nent citizens of Melrose have pur-
chased property valued at $50, 200
and given it to the city for park pur-
poses.
One of these persons is Hon. John
c. F. Slayton. who contributes about
two-thirds of the purchase price of
the property. He is a brother of H.
A. Slayton of Morrisville.
The Christian Monitor goes on to
say:
Through the efforts of Mr.. Stay
ton, the present park system has
largely been developed and the civic
center of the city brought about.
Mr.. Slayton led the civic campaigns
for the improvement of the city,
when, in less than a months time
more than a quarter of a million
dollars was subscribed by the resi-
dents of Melrose for public improve
ments, the principal one of which
was the removal of a large amount
of unsightly property, in which Mr..
Slayton during that campaign, con-
tributed largely of his time and
funds to carry the project to COM
pletion.
Presentation of the ice houses to
the city is part of a general plan to
carry forward a large amount of
betterment work for the citv, the
total cost of which will reach $50. 900.
Included in the plan is the con-
struction of a boulevard which will
connect the center of the Highlands
section with the business center of
the city proper. This will be built
from the junction of the Lynn-Fells
parkway and Melrose street in
northwesterly direction to Franklin
street. The estimated cost of the
boulevard, provided the city does
the necessary filling in of the road
way, is S27, 900. The other project
is for the widening of % feet and
the material deepening of Ell pond
brook as far as the Maiden line, and
the construction of retaining walls
for the watercourse where n &c ssary. |
The cost of this work is estimated at
S12,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-03-03
JOHNSON
Normal School Plays

The program given by the Delphian
Society of the Normal School at the OPP
pera house, Friday evening under the
direction of w. H. Siple, was complete
success. 1t showed careful preparation
and training.
The two plays, THE Land of Hearts
Desire and "The Tanning of the Shrew"
were presented. The Land of Hearts
Desire" depicted the peasant life of tie
Irish people, showing their every day
life. 1t also presented the conflict be-
tween religion and poetic superstition.
giving us a glimpse of the folklore of
Ireland, "The Tanning of the Shrew"
furnished great amusement to the audi
ence. The squabblings of katherine and
Petrucio made even the most dignified
lose his dignity for the time.
Excellent music was furnished between
the acts by NJ. Def. Siple on the violin
and Miss Emma G. Elliott, vocal music.
There was large audience and the pro-
ceeds amounted to about 5000.
Mr.. Siple is to be congratulated upon
the character of the work done in the
Normal School, as shown by his students.
Among those who deserve especial men,
ton are Glenn Chandler as Marie Bruin,
aud Ida Cross as fairy in THE Land of
Hearts Desire", and Helen Fullington
as katherine, Alice Tyndall as Petrucio,
Beulah Mcfarland as Grumio and o. p
Hatch as the cook in the Shrew.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-03-03
About Town Meeting

The approach of town meeting brings
up the question as to who is who?" or
rather who will be chosen to fill the
Offices that become vacant. Here are a
few suggestions that have come to us
within the past few days.
opposition to A. A. Niles for Clerk and
Treasurer.
For Selectman, E. w. Gates, whose
term expires. does not banker for re-
election, but will take it, if it comes to
him.
For Lister, D. N. Hutchins, has had
long experience, will no doubt be again
elected, although he may have opposi-
ton in Clayton Cornell, a thrifty farmer
For School Director, c. A. Slayton de-
clines to serve longer and so these are
among the names we hear of - Fred
Mould, Roy Stafford, John Peck, M, P.
Maurice, L. NJ. Munson. We understand
Mr.. Munson doesn't want the Job and
will not take it, and it is SAID Mr.. Maui
rice is of the same mind. We are not GER
tain as to the Others.
The above are about all that there is
any talk over, but it should be remem-
bered that the best men should be chos-
en- for every office and that all candi-
dates or aspirants should be well consid-
cred.
There are other import ant matters to
consider and it behooves freeman to at
tend the meeting and vote as they hon.
estly think best on all questions-not
forgetting the iiecense and primary ques-
tons
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-03-03

Editor Ne,us and Citizen:
Several days ago statement was sen t
to the Vermont newspapers regarding
the activities of the liquor interests in
the present campaign for state wide pro-
hibition. This statement, written 10y Mr..
Arthur F. Stone of St. Johnsbury was
based on Information which l gave him,
and for which l assume full responsible
ty. In this statement he said There is
the best reason for believing that the
Local Option League is in active cores
pondence with the Burlington Licensees
association, where great deal of the lit
erature that the voters are now receiv-
ing is being sent out"
This statement was based upon what
we believed to be thoroughly reliable in
formation. But Mr.. Trainor. secretary
OF the Vermont Local Option League,
affirms that the charge lis absolutely
false in every way, shape and manner"
Wishing to do Mr.. Tranor no injus-
tice, and IN the interests of fair play,
l shall greatly appreciate it if you will
give Mr.. Trainor's denial of the charge
the same publicity that you gave to the
original statement.
Yours very truly,
CLIFFORD H. SMITH.
Burlington, VT. February 20, 1916.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-03-03
Henry E. Gibbs

Mr.. Gibbs was II years of age, having
been born in Oxfordshire, England,
Nov. 22, 1874. He came to Canada in
childhood and has spent most of his
life in Stowe. He served in the Civil
War year and half in Co. DISH Vt,
and has been for many years mem
Der of H. II. Smith Post, G. A. R. He
is survived by his wife, to whom he
was married IN PhillipsLurg, P. @ Feb.
6, 1866, and by a son, Harry A. of
Stowe, a daughter, Sylvia, wife of
Frank E. Smith of Morrisvllle; five
grandchildren; and four brothers, e.
Gibbs of Waterbury Ctr, John Gibbs
of Waterbury, VIM. Gibbs Of Morris.
town and George Gibbs of Stowe.
Funeral services were held from his
late home this tuesday at 1 p. M,
Rev. F. T. Crane of Unity church and
Rev. Lemuel Davis of the Cong'l
church officiating. Interment was
made in River Bank cemetery. The
bearers were the two brothers of the
deceased, George Gibbs of Stowe, and
Edward A. Gibbs of Waterbury Gen.
ter, also two representatives of Fl. H.
Smith Post, G. A. r., F. M, Brush and
Jackson Sargent. The members of the
Post and the W. r. G. attended In a
body.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-03-03
125th Anniversary to be Observed
Burlington, VT. February 20, 1916.

In accordance with the suggestion
of the State Commissioner of Edu-
cation, the Morrisville Schools will
observe the 125th anniversary of the
admittance of the State of Vermont
into the Union. The intermediate
and Grammar schools will unite for
exercises in the Academy Hall at 2;:30
next Friday afternoon. The public
are cordially invited to attend. A
program furnished by the Greater
Vermont Association and the State
Educational Department co-opera-
ting will be used, consisting of
songs, essays on early history Of
Vermont, and of our town, facts in
regard to the position of Vermont
producers, manufacturers, stories of
its great men. etc. 1t is expected
that Justice G. M. Powers will make
remarks.
Peoples Academy will conduct
special exercises at chapel Friday
morning when Mr.. M. P. Maurice
will talk upon the early history of
Vermont.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-03-03
Town Meeting Next Tuesday

The all-absorbing topic just now is, Of
course, town meeting. The Reports have
been distributed and no doubt carefully
studied and the work of the several town
officials Cooked into" We have no
doubt but that each officer has acted to
the best OF his ability and labored as he
thought best for the towns interest. II
the work of any official has not been
satisfactory that person can be cate
chised at town meeting.
Considering all matters, the affairs of
the town are in good condition and
while the indebtedness has not been re.
duced any. it is hoped that an effort may
be made, by raising sufficient tax, to
make start toward getting out of debt.
AS to town officers we hear but little.
Selectman Lanpher has served three years
and says he is not seeking the office, but
will not decline should he be again chos.
en-. Better let well enough alone and give
Homer another term.
Overseer Barnes is in the hands of his
friends and, it is said, he will take anoth-
er year at the job.
For Road Commissioner there are sew
eral candidates, some of whom have an
nounced their candidacy, while others
are mentioned" by their friends. The
list, as we now understand it, is made
up of Edgar Pratt, James ]ewett, Carroll
Newton, Bert Bowen, Carroll Stone and
Rufus Brown. Centervlle and some other
parts of the town are for Brown, the
north end is divided between Newton
and Stone and McKinstry Hill is shout
ing some for Bowen
For School Director, E. G. Sherwin is
the retiring man. Besides his name others
are being considered. among them D. H
Scribner, o. N. Campbell and H. M. Nc
Farland. Then there are those who say
why not put woman on the board? So
the names of Miss Dorcas Sawyer is
suggested.
There is bit of rumor in the air as to
Town Clerk. The name of Mrs. E. c.
White, long time register of probate. is
mentioned and we are informed that if
the town sees fit to elect her she will
take the Office. AS to her ability there is
no question. Should she be elected she
will give the position close and prompt
attention.
We hear nothing said about Town
Treasurer, so we suppose that Office will
go again to w. D. Strong.
A Lister will have to be chosen to
succeed Geo. Allen. There are many good
men capable of filling this important
Office.
Many important matters are to be
considered, including voting on the liquor
question and primary law. Every towns
man should make it his duty to attend
the meeting. 1t is the only time when he
can have his say and he should not ne
glect the privilege.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-03-03
Letter to Governor of Maine

The Selectmen of Morristown sent the
folio wing night letter to the Governor OF
Maine Thursday
DEAR GOVERNOR 1T would be to the
interest of your State to call home your
ex-Mayor Hanson of Belfast, even if'you
are obliged to put him on the retired list
at a salary of $4,000 year, for it is
certainly shame and disgrace to any
State to have man like Mr.. Hensen go
out and belittle it as he is doing. II con-
ditions are half as bad as he publicly de-
clares they are Maine is not fit for decent
people to live in. The way Mr.. Hansen
pictures it out gives us to understand the
State is rum-soaked from one end to the
other, and that the greater part are
drunkards and will drink anything they
can get hold of. He has given us the
formula how his so-called bootleg"
whiskey is made and claims it is sold
quite extensively
Now we Vermont people have always
understood that Maine is beautiful
State, good people and high morals; and
while we do not expect that every person
in Maine is strictly law-abiding we did
suppose that they wonld average up
with other States.
Mr.. Hensen took great pains to exhibit
photos of saloons in Maine and told us
how much it cost to equip them; in fact
no one could draw a worse picture of
your State than he is publicly exhibiting
at this time all over Vermont
Now as this letter is written in friend
ly and brotherly spirit, we would be
pleased to hear from you, stating what
your opinion is.
Respectfully yours,
c. F. SMITH,
6. S. CAMPBELL,
E. W. Gates,
Selectmen
Morrisvlle. VT, March 2, 1917