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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-04
SERVICE RULES WAIVED.
Appointments to Government Posi-
tons Authorized by Executive Order

An executive order has been issued
by President Wilson saying that Mrs.
Fannie Taylor Colmesnil may be APP
service of the government of the
United States without regard to civil
service rules.
The order Is issued on the recon-
mendation of the Secretary of the
Treasury, who stated that Mrs Colmes-
nil rendered very efficient and salts
factory service while employed by the
reserve bank organization committee
and the federal reserve board and that,
in vie wof her experience and ability.
it is believed her appointment to a
classified position will be in the inter
est of the service. The civil service
commission did not concur in the rec
omendation.
Other orders were that Miss Rachael
&c. McKeown of Maryland may be ap-
pointed TO a position clerk at 5000
per annum in the bureau of animal
industry in the Department of Agri-
culture without reference TO the civil
service rules
This order Is issued upon the recon-
mendation of the Secretary of Agri-
culture. who stated that Miss McKeown
is the daughter of DR.. Thomas III. Nc
Keown. formerly a veterinary inspec-
tor in the bureau of animal industry,
who died on April 10. 1915, as the re
suit of an automobile accident which
occurred while he was in the discharge
of his official duties Throughout his
connection with the department his
services were satisfactory
Miss Lillian Rogenmoser, temporarily
employed in the Department Of State,
may be appointed to a permanent non
clerical position therein. in accordance
with executive order No. 1883 of May
Is, 1915, notwithstanding lack Of
continuous service of six months i'm
mediately preceding July /. 1916
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-04
PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS
OF DISTRICT SEEKING PAY
Send Petition to Speaker Clark Ask
ing Him to Call Attention Of
House to Their Need.

Speaker Clark late yesterday after
noon received a petition from the
teachers of the public schools Of the
District of Columbia asking that he
bring before the House the fact that
they have not yet received all of their
pay for June. Teachers lost their long
evity and grade school principals their
session room pay also. Many of the
teachers have been seriously embar-
raised because they did not receive
their entire pay in June, this pay
amounting in some cases to as much as
$50 and in many cases being nearly
half of the entire amount which they
receive.
The teachers will not be able to re-
ceive this pay until an emergency de-
ficiency bill now pending before Con-
gress is passed. The school officials
sent in this deficiency estimate in
March, and at number of previous
dates the matter had been brought out
before congressional committees that
the teachers could not receive their
entire salaries unless the appropriation
vas increased.
The petition sent in yesterday says
in part:
We. the undersigned teachers, wish
to call the attention of members of
Congress to the fact that we have not
received our full salaries for the year
1915-1916. as duly provided for by the
organic act of 1906.
Since the deficiency caused by with
holding part of the salaries to which
they are legally entitled is the source
of financial concern and embarrass
to the teachers, we earnestly request
that Congress take immediate action to
relieve this condition"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-04
Births Reported.

The following births have been re-
ported to the health department in the
last twenty-four hours:
Julian B. and May NJ. williams, girl
Ernest A. and Eleanor E. Waldecker,
boy.
Robert A. and Julia e. Thompson,
girl.
Taylor o. and Lucy Timberlake, boy.
John 7. and Eleanor E. Thomas, girl
Henry NJ. and Mary c. Sparrough,
girl.
James l. and Sylvia A. Simpson. boy.
Harry and Bessie Plotnick. girl.
James and Mabel Mullen. boy.
Edward J. and Elizabeth A. MCGEE,
girl.
Samuel B. and Anna L. johnson, girl
Frank and Bessie Koch, girl.
Earl and Edith Haines, girl
T. Greenwell and Mary L. Herbert.
girl.
Elmer and Emma L. Glover, boy.
Max W. and Alice r. Davis, girl.
Richard J. and Matilda Dietle, boy.
Charles H. and Bertha G. Cook. boy.
Maurice ]. and Ethel NJ. Conner. boy.
Fazewell and Isabella G. Towles, girl.
Thomas and Lillian Stone, boy.
Carroll A. and Annie Johnson, boy.
Benjamin and Florence Fells, boy.
Jefferson L. and Lillian A. Bundy,
girl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-04
THREE DOZEN ARE FINED.
0verindulgence in Liquor Charge
Against the Majority.

Three dozen prisoners Lined up before
Judge Push in Police Court this morn
ing. Most of them were charged with
having taken on board too many thirst
quenchers last night. and tho usual
penalty. SO. with the alternative Of .
months vacation on the District farm,
was imposed. Only a few Of the fnes
were paid.
Two cases involving charges Of vio-
lating the safe and sane Fourth of
July regulations were reported. James
Carey was defendant In one case. the
charge being that he discharged a rifie
on Clifton street His ante-holiday
celebration cost him IS. Leon Son.
heimer was the other defendant Police
man Wernig accused him of setting OF
firecrackers without a permit from the
chief of police. His fne was 81. Both
fines were paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-04
URGES BURIAL AT ARLINGTON.
Association Would Have Victims of
the Carrizal Fight Inferred There.

An appeal to Congress to inter in
Arlington the bodies of the troopers of
the 10th Cavalry, killed at the Carrizal
fight. has been made by the National
Memorial Association. through F. D.
Lee. president. The appeal Is in the
form of letter addressed to members
of the military affairs committee. The
letter states that the association de-
sires to erect a monument to negro SOL
diers, comm emorating their bravery in
the several wars; and that 1t especially
desires a resting place at Arlington
for the Americans who died at Car
rizal. A medal OF honor for Sergt.
Gibson, who siIenced the Mexican
machine gun, is suggested by the asso-
citation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-04
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to
the following:
John c. Jett and Elizabeth A. Mcclellan
c. Flynn Of Boston. Mass.
Abraham Briscoe ana Eliza Washington.
George c. Payne Of Auburn. N. T., and
Katherine A Cahill Of this city.
Albert q. WEIGH Of Tappahannock. Va.
and Mabel C. Montague Of Mount Land
ing. Va.
Robert e. Pearsall of Richmond, Va,
and Ona R. Floyd Of Butterworth, Va.
De Forest L. Ormes and Lillian Carter.
William A Engle and Peachie c. War
riner. both of Richmond. Va
Charles Purvey and Georgianna James.
Everett Croson and Lucy King Of Cat
lett, Va.
A Winfield Bernhard and Mary E. Nc
Conville.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-04
WISH OF RIPON. WIS. Needed.
Bill Introduced to Divert SIS, 900 to
ARMY Aviation Service

Citizens OF Ripon, Wis. are insistent
that their request for diversion Of
seventy hEe thousand dollar public
building appropriation to the national
defense shall be practically recognized
by Congress
L. W. Thayer. mayor of the town,
has telegraphed Senator Husting, urg-
irs that action be taken in accord
ance with the wishes of the patriotic
citizens. who appealed 10 Congress a
week ago. To carry out the request
senator Husting introduced bill re-
pealinS the seventy-hve- thousand-dol-
lar appropriation for the Ripon build
ing and another bill appropriatine
$4,000 TO be applied to the aviation
serS zee of tbe army
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-04
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been re-
ported to the health department in the
last twenty-four hours:
Nellie A. Reapsomer, IS years, 1922
9Th street northwest.
George Lazarus, II years. Govern
ment Hospital for the Insane.
Thomas Martin, SO years, Providence
Hospital.
Minnie ]. Elliott, Sc years. 22s Rhode
Island avenue northwest.
Catherine Buss. So years, sol 18th
street southeast.
Emily r. Lewis. u years, Washing
ton Asylum Hospital.
Mamie Holmes, % years, Tuberculo-
sis Hospital.
Sylvester Gray, SO years. Casualty
Hospital.
William Madden, "A years, $50 G
street southeast.
Paul Miles, years. Children's Hos
pital.
Celestine F. Baines, years, 75S How
ard street northwest
James q. Montgomery, rs years, 400
58th street northeast
Martha Love, 43 years. 1884 Sd street
southwest.
Donald Pratt months, FOL Rhode
Island avenue northwest.
Dorothy Hill, months, Freedmen's
Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-04
TWO HOUSES ARE BURNED.
Engine Companies Also Are Called
for Several Other Fires.

Fire of unknown origin last night
about IL o'clock destroyed the dwelling
of Henry Hawkins and an adjoining
vacant house on Foote street, between
18th and 56th streets northeast Haw-
kins was able to save a portion of his
effects. Damage to the houses and
contents of Hawkins residence amount
ed to 81 400.
ments of Mrs c. F. Clark and Grace
w. Owens. 1901 r street, last night
about IL o'clock. The origin of the
fire was not determined. Twenty five
dollars damage resulted.
No. Is engine company last night
about Z o'clock responded to a still
alarm that was sent in because of a
supposed fire at 200 B street. Smoke
in the building was caused by fumi-
eating preparation.
Fire Of unknown origin in the store
Of David Ullman. 1888 North Capitol
street, last night about 7 o'clock
claimed the attention of the fire de-
partment Only slight damage was
done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-04
Self.Government Favored.

Senator Shafroth. chairman Of the
committee on Pacific islands and Porto
Rico, has submitted favorable re-
port on the House bill to establish
Porto Rican achievement and
American citizenship for residents of
the island who are not citizens of
foreign country. An amendment to
the House bill would provide that the
President of the United States should
appoint the treasurer of the island gov
eminent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-04
SUES FOR $500.
Ernestine Reuter- Asks Damages for
Alleged Fire Insurance Loss,

Ernestine Reuter- has filed suit in the
District Supreme Court to recover
$500 damages from Moore & Hill, In
corporated. She claims the defendant
persuaded her to take out fire insur-
ance in companies represented by the
defendant in place of two policies which
were in effect at the time.
A fire occurred and the new policies
did not fully protect her. she claims.
because they provided for a reduced la
bility If the houses were vacant, which
restriction was not in the original pol
icies Attorneys T. L. Jeffords and E. C.
Dutton represent the plaintiff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-04
Examination for Machinist.

A non educational examination will be
held by the United States civil service
October 1, to fill the posi-
ton Of all-round machinist at the Wash
ineton navy yard 1t is announced that
the salary Of the position Is from 1928 to
81. per diem and that highgrade ma
chnists work at machines and benches
in the manufacture Of ordnance material
under close specifications will be required.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-04

an accordion -pleated tulle skirt. Her
court train of white satin was caught
with orange blossoms, while she wore a
long tulle veil, held with orange bios
SONS in cap fashion. She carried a
shower bouquet Of gardenias, lilies Of
the valley and stephanotis
Following the ceremony buffet
luncheon was served. with Miss Eliza
Miss Doris Talbert presiding at the
punch bowl.
Mrs. Harper. mother of the bride.
wore a smart gown Of white crepe de
chine and georgette crepe, with a
crepe hat to match.
Mrs. John Mitchell. mother of the
bridegroom, wore handsome gown
of ivory gray silk. draped in seorgette
crepe, with old rose trimmings and
rose point lace. Her leghorn hat was
trimmed with foliage and pastel
shaded roses
Mr.. and Mrs Mitchell left later for
their wedding trip. the latter wearing
a travelling suit of pongee cloth, trim
med in blue. with a large hat to match.
The house guests are Mr.. and Mrs.
William S. Harper and daughter. Eliza
beth, Of Martinsburg. w. Va; Mrs.
James Keith and daughter Of Balti-
of the bride. and Miss Marion Williams
of Philadelphia.
The marriage this evening of Miss
Minnie Loeb. formerly of Washington,
and Mr.. Abraham Karesh. at Charles
ton. S. c., will prove of interest to
many Washingtonians. The brides
father father Rev T., Dr. J.: T. Loeb s vii Of hv
Rev. DR.. David Karesh of Columbia.
S. c. a cousin of the bridegroom. Only
the immediate relatives of the bride
and Will sr,h sssdss
Congregation at Charleston and the
heads of the several societies affiliated
Herewith.
Following the ceremony Mr.. Karesh
and his bride will make an extended
wedding trip. visiting Boston. New
York, Atlantic City. Washington and
other points of interest through the
east. Upon their return they will make
their home at WATERFORD, 8. c.
Mrs. W. D. Baldwin and Mr.. and Mrs.
John S. Blair are at the Chalfonte, At
lantic City. for the summer.
Miss Catherine Burdette left yester-
day for a months visit with Mrs. King
Stone In New Brunswick. Miss Bur-
dette will spend August at the White
Sulphur Springs.
Mrs. Carey has closed her apartment
in the Oakland and is now on a motor
trip to the Warm Springs.
Mrs Champ Clark returned this morn
Ing from Lakewood, n. j., where she was
the weekend guest of Representative and
Mrs. Baker. Miss Frances Haley arrived
today to be the guest Of her uncle and
aunt the Speaker and Mrs. Clark. at Con-
gress Hall.
Senator MARITIME of New Jersey has
gone to Atlantic City to remain for
few days.
Mrs. T. De witt Talmage and her
daughter. Miss Rebekah Collier, who
closed their apartment at the High
lands several days ago. have taken an
apartment at the Traymore, Atlantic
City, where they recently arrived.
Miss Cleo Martin of Chattanooga,
Tenn. Is the guest Of Miss Nan Priest.
a her residence, 1914 Park road.
The ladies of the Columbia Country
Club will hold their semi monthly card
party at the clubhouse, Chevy Chase,
Md, tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Krohngold and L.
Cohen Of Cleveland. Ohio. and Mr.. NJ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-04

w dSnlneton Is stopping at dotei La
Fayette.
DR.. V. A. Rendon of New York and
Mr.. and Mrs. P. L. Fearn of Oyster Bay,
n. Y. are in Washington for a few
| days at the Shoreham.
A beautiful surprise party was given
in honor of Miss Ada Ruth Eluto,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles G.
Eluto. Sunday evening at the residence
OF her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
Franklin Silver.
The garden was decorated with Japa-
nese lanterns and Miss Sadye Berga-
zine and Miss Dorothy Welsher presid-
ed at the tea table.
A delightful musical program was
given by Mrs. s. Wiseman, Mrs. s. Git
tleman. Masters Morton and Raymond
Gittleman. Dancing followed.
Among those present were Miss A. R.
Eluto. Mr.. Morris Barsocks, Miss jean
cite Silver. Mr.. Samuel Ghinsberg, Miss
'Mollie Silver, Mr.. Morton Gittleman,
Miss Sadye Bergazine. Mr.. Herbert
solomon. Miss Lillian Rosenthal, Mr..
Meyer Welsher, Miss Louise Miller, Mr.
Emanuel Stein. Miss Dorothy Welsher.
Raymond Gittleman, Claretta welsher,
virginia Gittleman, Samuel Silverman,
Minnie Eluto. Isidore Eluto. Rebecca
Silver, Arthur Louis Welsher, Mr. and
Mrs. Franklin Silver, and their house
guest, Mr.. David Stoller of New York;
Miss Lillian Mincovsky, and Mr.. Becker
of Baltimore, Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Wise
man. Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Gittleman,
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Welsher, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles G. Eluto, Mrs. Kinda Ko-
hen. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Silverman, Mr..
and Mrs. Isidore Wiseman and DR.. and
Mrs. Nathan Norman Smiler
Mr.. and Mrs. James G. SHIRLEY and
daughters Louise and Betty and Mrs.
r. V. Belt are spending a month at
Craig Hall. Atlantic City, n. J.
DR.. George n. Poulieff of the Bull
garian legation and Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Wardman are at Hot Springs, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Belmont enter
tained at luncheon yesterday at their
villa at Newport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-04
German Promise Cited,

In a subsequent letter Sir Edward
Grey stipulated that there must be no
interference of any kind whatever by
the German authorities either with the
sale or free distribution of foodstuffs
to those whom the commission and
the comite considered deserving of
such relief.
Replying to this letter, Baron Won
der Lancken. civil governor of Brus-
sells. stated in a letter to Brand Whit
lock, the American minister to Bel
GUM. and the Marquis de Villalobar.
Spanish minister to Belgium, that Gov.
Cen Won Kissing would never use the
comite as means of forcing the Bel
gian population to serve the German
army contrary to the stipulations of
The Hague convention.
In August. however, according to the
present communication. the German
authorities issued two DEGREES which
provided heavy penalties for those who,
having refused work, become a charge
on either private or public relief. Both
these DEGREES contained a clause ex-
empting from their operation those
cases where refusal to work was based
on considerations admitted by inter-
national law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-04
British Foreign Office Claims
Germans Have Not Kept
Their Promises.
FORCED TO SERVE ENEMY
ON PENALTY OF HUNGER
Bissing's Orders Cited in Note Ad-
dressed to Spanish and Ameri-
can Ambassadors.

LONDON. July I'm a communica-
ton addressed to the Spanish and
American ambassadors and the Dutch
minister here, as patrons of the com
mission for relief in Belgium, the for
eign Office calls attention to a decree
said to have been issued May Is by Gov.
Gen. Won Kissing, the German governor
of Belgium, creating more stringent
laws against Belgian workmen who re-
fuse employment
The foreign Office protested last Sep
TENDER. through the patrons of the
commission, against DEGREES issued by
Won Kissing August IA and Is regard
ing labor in Belgium. Referring to that
protest. the present communication
states that at that time the Marquis
of Crewe wrote to the patrons that if
the German authorities used the ma
chinery of the commission and that of
the Comite National for the purpose of
coercing the civilian population of Bel
GUM, against its will and conscience,
directly or indirectly, into the service
OF the occupying army, they must
themselves provide the relief which
those bodies dispense and all arrange
ments between the British government
and the commission would have to
cease.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-04
Says Relief Is Forbidden,

In reference to this, Sir Edward Grey
stated: II am we'll aware that the Ger
man authorities will claim this exemption
is a sufficient fulfllnent OF their promise
quoted above" but he expresses the opin-
ION that such promises had little effect
on German military tribunals. He al
legcs that recent investigations have dis
closed good evidence to support the be-
lief that relief committees, communal
soup kitchens. etc, in many cases have
been forbidden to relieve those classes of
workmen whose labor is desired by the
German authorities.
The statement continues to say that
since Sir Edward Grey wrote the letter
quoted above reports have been received
OF further attempts by the Germans to
requisition labor for military needs Sto-
rIes confirming the avowed policy of Won
Kissing as embodied in the decree of
May l.. which supersedes previous de-
crees. are recounted
The decree of May Is provides heavier
penalties of imprisonment for recalci-
trant workers. while all persons COM
munes, associations and other groups Civ
ing relief TO those refusing work are
liable to fine. The whole administration
of the decree, except a minor provision
relating to false declarations of Indulgence,
Is placed in the hands of the German mil
itary tribunal.
Some Deported to Germany.
The decree includes a p-ovisio,
whereby workers can be forcibly led to
places of employment. Evidence of the
use Of tins authority is quoted from the
nineteenth report of the Belgian COM
mission Of inquiry, which states that
many workers were forcibly taken from
their houses at the point of the bayonet
" lille. in the absence of the workers
members of their family were taken Al.
hostages.
After disorders, during which the
uh!ans are asserted to have charged
peaceful inha bitants some recalcitrant
workers were deported TO Germany
where, II is alleged, they were COM
PEELED to clear forests and dig trenches
under conditions inimical to health and
ufsoer the penalty OF cruel punishment
As II is presume bly, useless" saws
the communication. TO urge upon the
German authorities the inhumanity Of
their actions. his majesty's government
is. therefore, reduced to bias their mo
test solely on the fact of the decree Of
May 10. which is vet another direct
and deliberate infraction of the under
t3kings OF the German government to
the commission for relief in Belgium.
Promises Broken Openly.
me herman authorities have prom
ised solemnly to abstain from all in
reference in the work of relief and
leave those dispensing it free and I'M
framrneled. Yet openly. by DEGREES is
sued. oppressive measures adopted and
the pursuance Of these DEGREES in all
paris OF Belgium. they not only leave
the population of Belgium to be saved
from starvation solely by the efforts OF
the allies and tine charity of the United
states. but they also seek 10 secure
that Belgiars shall be ena bled, by the
maintenance thus afforded them &c
work for their enemy and SO postpone
BY their own labor, the restoration OF
their freedom and the independence oil
their country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-04
EVENTS OF INTEREST
IN AND OUT OF TOWN
Gen, and Mrs. Crozier to Entertain
for Secretary and Mrs.
Lansing.
Secretary of War and Mrs. Baker
on Motor Trip-Weddings-De-
partures-Social Notes.

Cen and Mrs William Crozier will
entertain at dinner tonight for the
Secretary of State and Mrs. Lansing.
The Secretary and Mrs. Lansing will
leave Washington Friday for Henderson
Harbor. where they will spend several
weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-04

The Secretary of War and Mrs. Baker
left by motor today to accompany Mrs.
Roesfng and Miss Hanna ]. Patterson,
who have been their house guests for
several days, on their return trip to
Pittsburgh They will be absent only
for the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-04

Miss Cleo Martin of Chattanooga,
Tenn. Is the guest of Miss Nan Priest.
at her residence, 1914 Park road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-04

The ladies of the Columbia Country
Club will hold their semi card
party at the clubhouse, Chevy Chase,
Md, tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-04

Mrs. Eugene Byrnes, Mrs. H. C. Stier
and Miss Sitter of Washington are at
the Banff Springs Hotel. Banff. Alder
ia. Canada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-04

Col. L. A. Haynes, U. S. A, while in
Washington is stopping at Hotel La
Fayette.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-04

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Krohngold and L.
Cohen of Cleveland. Ohio. and Mr.. NJ.
Krohngold Of Akron, Ohio. are visiting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-04
MISS CATHERINE BURDETTE,
Who is the guest of Mrs. King Stone.

this city for a few days. They are on a
tour and will visit Baltimore, New
York, Boston. Norfolk and several other
cities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-04

Mrs r. De witt Talmage and her
daughter. Miss Rebekah Collier, who
closed their apartment at the High
lands several days ago. have taken an
apartment at the Traymore, Atlantic
City, where they recently arrived.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-04

Mrs. John Cammack and Mr.. J. Ed
mund Cammack motored from Wash
ington to Atlantic City and are at the
Hotel Marlborough-Blenhe They
will be away for several days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-04

Mrs. Adelaide Head Is the guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas at Narragansett
Pier,