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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-06

Special Correspondence OF The star
LONDON, January %. 1916:
E1HE men of Suvla bay may be
heroes and they may have con-
q Quoted the most glorious heht
in the history of the world. but there's
not man of the lot that recently de-
parted from the terrible place who was
not glad to get away. Hero he might
be, and all the rest of ii, but ne was
overjoyed to leave. The fighting at
Suvla was something more than mere
trench warfare. 1t had all the horrors
and trials of that Kind of thing ana
many others as well.
Returning officers tell that the troops
fought bravely and continuously, but
under the most depres sing circum-
stances. The food was not bad. but "
was not especially good. and there was
never too much of it. One officer tens
a story of three staff men sitting ABOUT
a table in a dugout eating their olhner
of bully beef and jam. And on tne
center of the table there rested TN
of real strawberry jam. Not the runny
kind. which one put on piece OF bread
with a spoon and hastily GRAINED on
into his mouth ere it spilled upon the
floor. but the thick kind, with the
semblance. at least, of real strawber-
ries interspersed here and there
through the sticky mass. One OF the
officers was a peer of the realm, an
other a famous polo player announcer a
knight But despite their high posi-
ton they all jealousy eyed this real
strawberry jam and each made quiet
and badly concealed haste with his
beef. One would ask controversial
ouestion to get the others talking, and
then hurriedly get on with his beer IN
order to establish a logical sequence,
as quickly as possible, which would
lead from beef to jam. The latter
other course.
In France and Flanders the British
Tommy is a jolly chap. There is much
singing and sports behind the lines,
foot ball and boxing. But in the OAR
danelles there has been none OF this.
No chance for sports. little inclination
for singing. so serious has the situa-
ton always been. Disease wrought
havoc. and in November there were
floods, a Turkish dam breaking and
filing the trenches. good many men
were lost in this manner
One story brought back indicates
how thoroughly the British are playing
the game according to the rules. The
OH1ceT WHO tciio ~ ho'i'S -
transatlantic liner that is now used as
a hospital ship. The vessel was packed
with wounded and sick and carried
large number of nurses and doctors
In order to avoid the slightest justin
cation for a charge that the ship was
armed or carried munitions OF war. the
wounded, officers had their revoiVers
and even their swords taken away from
them before they started. There were
four officers who desired to come to
England as quickly as possible on
urgent business. Passage to them was
absolutely refused. the ship being only
for the sick and wounded. One of the
ma jor generals. who had been in com
mand in the Dardanelles brought with
him as souvenirs certain Turkish am,
munition types of shells and cartridges.
These were found lying about some
where on board the ship. and the ship
authorities, without> consulting any
one, chucked them overheard. There
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-06

ribbon. Her headdress was floral
diadem of black. with white flowers,
with dropping spray of crepe myrtle:
with this costume she wore beautiful
set of pearls. This half-mourning was
in compliment to the late prince con-
sort of Queen Victoria, Albert Edward.
who died in December of 81. and whose
son, the then Prince of Wales, Mrs.
Lincoln had met. So far as is known.
this is the only instance of mourning
being observed in the White House for
royalty.
During the Harrison administration,
al the death of Mrs. Benjamin Harri-
son, a movement was made by those
closely connected in official life with
the family to wear semi-mourning for
her, but gossip was rife about so
called court observance, and the mat
ter was dropped
At this first formal reception Kate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-06

Chase was the acknowledged belle,
dressed in a simple gown of white silk
with spray of jessamine as a single
ornament Such simplicity would not
now be seen in the blue room The
young Duke de Chartres and Prince
Salm- Salm, who is remembered in con-
nection with the unhappy Carlotta, wife
of Macmillan. were there.
In that day much poetic license was
allowed society reporters, and Robert
Lincoln. the Presidents son was refer
red to as the prince of Rails" Not
spitefully, but as bit of wit. These
men were described as wearing solemn
undertaken like broadcloth. and behav-
ing in the most democratic manner they
did not object to being stared at and
were most attentive to the bellies pres
ent.
Maiilard of New York catered for the
supper. which was set in what was
referred to as the Congressional din
ing room" Such a gorgeous table deco
ration had not before been seen at the
mansion. The Dolly Madison plateau,
still in use, decorated the table, flank
ed on one side by the steam frigate
Union, on the other by hermit
age, and at intervals were a Roman
helmet with flowing plume. a pagoda.
q COTHuCOpla ana Otner set pieces, all
cunningly wrought in spun sugar.
There were cakes, ornamented forms
of jellies. ices. and charlotte russo.
with pates. game, fowl. terrapin and
oysters. The guests were first allowed
to feast only their eyes upon all this
epicurean luxury; then the doors Of
the dining room were closed and tha
President and Mrs. Lincoln, followed
by the cabinet and the diplomatic
corps. entered to sup first. Afterward
the remainder of the guests were ad-
mitted, and wit of the occasion de-
scribed the scene in the following
poem, a parody on the Light Brigade.
In the % rlor. in the parlor,
Through the parior onward,
Into the banquet hall.
Crushed hundred.
Good cheer to right Of them.
Good cheer to left OF them.
Good cheer in front OF them.
How the verdants wondered.
Stupid men trod toes.
Tore nice young ladies' clothes;
Into the banquet hall.
As IL very hungry all.
Crushed seven hundred.
Give. me vanilla ice
Here. have called you twicer'
- Vow champagne. and in trico."
"Waiter. you've blundered.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-06

BanShe Danced Od
l'A LovesNotes eA the White HoueCoTne Was
House Dmne-Other
Diversion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-06

in the sixties. gathering around his
hospita bic mahogany the numerous
foreigners resident here. Authors.
newspaper men and artists We're IRE
Quently his guests, and an invitation
10 Christmas dinner at the legation
there was always served a huge ten
derloin Of beef. plum pudding. mince
pies and the more elaborate French
cooking for which his chef won the
Gordon bleu.
Cabinet ministers gave most interest
ing dinners and late supper parties.
when state papers were read and dis
State Seward. which was at % +
street then between 18th and 18th
streets. was the meeting place for the
President and his advisers, he fire.
quently stopping there in summer on
his way to the White House from the
Soldiers Home and would sit on his
horse or in his barouche while he dis
cussed some weighty matter OF state
Salmon F. Chase. Secretary of the
Treasury. and father of the beautiful
Kate Chase Sprague. lived at Rugby
House. corner of 18th and X streets. Miss
Chases drawing rooms were always
crowded with the elite of Washington.
and many a politician and diplomat
missed an appointment in order to arrive
early for chat with her before the other
guests arrived. This was strong evidence
of her belleship. beauX were scarce at
the capital at that time.
There was a strong feminist movement
by the younger women which in this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-06
MRS. LINCOLN IN RECEPTION TOILETTE.
tClinedinst photo. J

~ OCIAL life at the White House
~ during the Lincoln administra-
n ton was fraught with many
difficulties, for the pail of war
was hanging heavily over the capital,
and the death of Willie Lincoln sank
deep into the hearts of Washingtonians
Yet despite these painful obstacles
and the many complications which a
divided country produced in social life
at the seat of government. President
and Mrs. Lincoln succeeded in keeping
up most of the official entertaining
customary at that time. and many an
overworked senator and representative
found recreation in the evening parties
at the White House
Mrs. Lincoln was bright. witty, am
bilious, and aware that her advent in
the White House would be very much
criticised. as she was about to fill the
position so lately occupied by the ex-
ouisite Harriet Lane. niece of President
Buchanan and the social toast of two
Continents woman of beauty and
infinite grace and SAVIOR faire whose
regime as first lady had been most
successful
Mrs. Lincoln made her debut in cap
ital society at the inaugural ball. as
she had not accompanied Mr.. Lincoln
TO Washington when he was in the
House of Representatives. but had re-
manned at Springfield. ILL.,, with her
little children.
There was a special building erected
I'm Judiciary Square in which the ball
took place. Owing to the white dra-
peries which decorated this temporary
ballroom IL was called the white
muslin palace of Aladdin" Judging
from descriptions of it that celebrated
parsonage would have doubtless re-
pudiated his namesake. though much
stress was laid upon the five enormous
chandeliers which lighted the gay
scene.
Whether Mrs. Lincoln wore a blue,
white or a magenta -colored gown on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-06

In place of the luxurious dressing
rooms afforded guests at the sPresi-
dents house now. then the gentlemen
gave up their hats and coats to care
ful attendants in the vestibule. and the
ladies popped" into the Presidents
private dining room in hoods and
emerge by the inner door in the full
glory of evening toilet. The current
of humanity from every part of the
United States--and Africa, he adds
swept through Mrs. Lincoln's Grim
son parlor'-so called from the color of
the paper and furniture covering: then
into the blue room. where the Presi-
dent received his guests.
Deputy Marshal Phillips made the
presentations to Mr.. Lincoln. who
shook hands with the guests as fast as
they came. giving the right hand to
the men. while he shook hands with the
ladies with the left. If particularly
desired. the name of the guest was an
nounced to him at this reception, but
otherwise time was not taken for that
formaity. The people simply wanted
giving some kindly word of greeting as
they passed and receiving smile or
nod of recognition in turn.
Mrs. Lincoln. standing near the Presi-
dent, received alone. now and then one
of her sisters standing with her to re-
lieve her for awhile. Maj. French, the
commissioner of public buildings, made
the presentations to her in more
tary aid to President Wilson does now.
1t was rather difficult to approach
the first lady" at that time, as her
skirts measured some yards in cir
conference. and stood out all around
like an inflated balloon. Her gown of
white brocade was trimmed with lace
ruff1es. which added billowy cloud
to its already immense proportions,
and flowers were worn at her waist
and in her hair. The "Idler' says dia-
mond earrings. necklaces and pin
set off this meat. snowy costume
The guests, even the youngest of
them, did not stop in the lovers re-
treat but hurried to the east room
to see the gorgeous new furniture-and
the famous carpet which the back
woodsmen trod upon SO gingerly. Not
since Andrew Jackson held sway had
the mansion been filled to it's capacity
with such heterogeneous mass of
people. Grave senators and repre-
sentatives, gallant officers of the army
and navy with varied specimens of
volunteers: city eXquisites arrayed re-
CARELESS of expense, diplomats and a
sprinkling of European royalty were
there rubbing elbows with back
woodsmen in heavy boots and flannel
hunting shirts.
A newspaper of the period says:
Newspaper men after items were
there, and fortune hunters after heir
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-06

Whether Mrs. Lincoln wore a blue,
white or magenta -colored gown on
this occasion writer's of the time are
about evenly divided. But that she
Evening star., 1916-07-16
HEARD AND SEEN HERE AND THERE.
By Earl Goodwin.

some one had beat him to II. and his
bank account had dattencd out 50
that with the aid of a powerful
noSS and pair sn9 Of ne
Of debts. Scanning the situation
hastily. he concluded that railroad
trip would come in handy about that
time. and he. therefore. boarded thu
don't know where IL went, and he
didn't care at that moment-just SO it,
left Washington. The kind-hearted
friends were not very LONG in discov-
ering that their erstwhile companion
had bought a one-way ticket only and
that he had no thought OF returning
Whereupon lot of creditors looked
funny and began to talk to one another
in whispers on the street corners
They never would have thought it.
Now. while this gay boy had lived In
Washington in the hey-day of his ca
reer he had taken unto himself a. wife,
who had not been able to live through
all of his prosperity. In other words.
in one of the most fashionable burial
plots in what our office boy calls the
SWEETEST cemetery in the city" Later
this sporty boy married again-but of
that nothing need be said
After he had taken that sudden trip
from Washington. a long time past so
long ago that the old debts were well nigh
forgotten and men didn't mention his
name any more except TO say.
oh. yes. I wonder whatever became
of him"
Then suddenly he appeared here In
Washington again.
He wanted to see his first wife's grave.
When he arrived at the cemetery he
marched with unerring steps direct ~
the place where the former partner Of
his joys and erstwhile successes lay.
1t was a beautiful little spot and had
been kept in fine trim. For long time
the man stood looking downward at the
grave
And then a little smile seemed to
flicker over his face. He turned and
walked away. rapidly. The next seen
of him he was entering the office OF
the superintendent of the cemetery.
| where he stayed for several minutes.
When he emerged he had the air of a
man who had put across a successful
business deal.
When he left Washington. I may state.
he had s470 in his pocket: and this Is
how he did 1t: When he went in to see
| the superintendent of the cemetery he
had sold for $1,000 the lot in which his
wife lay. Then he had contracted to
have his wife's remains disinterred, for
| which he paid $50; and then had bought
| less fashionable grave. in a. less
fashionable corner of this same swell
| cemetery, and had paid for the new
locality $500.
OF course, out in Iowa or Indiana they
| frequently disinter long dead poll
| ticians to allow them to vote at the
polls, but never has the city heard of
gentleman selling his dead wife's
| right to a fashionable resting place in
/ swell cemetery for mere matter of
$40 After this speculation real es-
| tate dealers. may do a little business in
possible growing localities in grave
yards.
Evening star., 1916-07-16
Through the Winter Woods.

From outing.
The old prejudice against cold wealth
er has pretty well disappeared. There
was a time when the night air was sup
posed to be deadly. Then some sensible
person inquired what other air we
could breathe at night. The fear of
cold has endured longer; especially has
the belief that being cold had some
thing to do with catching cold. Now
we know that warm air indoors is more
dangerous than cold air outdoors.
1t is all a matter of preparation and
occupation. On the side of preparation
the greatest danger is of wearing too
much clothing rather than too little
Wear wool-inSide and outSide-and let
it be light and soft. Nothing is so tir-
ing as carrying a heavy weight of
clothing, especially on snowshoes or
skis. Fit your clothing to your work
If you are sitting in the snow on
deer runway you need more clothing
than if you are swinging along on
snowshoes at four miles an hour
There is no reason why you cannot
camp in the winter woods pretty much
regardless of the weather. Be sure of
sleeping warm and of eating plenty of
good, substantial food. A sleepless
night means reduced energy the next
day. In some parts of the country it is
we'll to watch the weather. To be
caught in a blizzard out of reach of
shelter means exhaustion and probable
disaster.
Evening star., 1916-07-16

Representative Frank Clark Of Flor
ida at one time was a struggling mem
ber Of the legislature Of Florida, and
was growing tired of the job. He
longed to be in national politics and
wanted to, be elected to Congress, but
somehow. or other he couldn't get the
chance to make a hit which would let
winner.
While he was in this frame of mind
a circus came to town
1t was a three-ring circus one Of the
largest and noisiest that ever traifed
its sawdust. trail through the state.
Mr.. Clark went and took with him his
son and hfs wife.
Well, about the time that Frank Clark
got interested in the SIX Sensational
Sandbaggefs, who were diving in spirals
from the top of the tent into the mid
die ring. Ten Tyrolese Toe Dancers
would start something in the left-hand
begin operations in the right t-hand ring.
Look at that, pa" shrieked the young
Clark.
''Oh, Frank. look at that girl eating
fire." said Mrs. Clark.
Each one pulled at his sleeve, and the
distracted Clark. senior. had a f1eeting
and Kaleidoscope view of all three rings
and his mind fastened on everything
simultaneously.
When the Japanese Jugglers were
keeping eighteen barrels. four chairs
and sixteen tables in the air in one
ring. several Roman gladiators were
Evening star., 1916-07-16
The Man in the Moon.

FROM the London Chronicle,
The reference to the Man in the Ma,
made by Prof Turner in one of his -
lures to the young people recently ia
rather interesting. This is one of tho
oldest. as well as one of the most no n.
lar. of superstitions. I: is supposed "a
nave originated in the account. given in
the hfteenth chapter of the Book of
Numbers, of man punished with deatl
for gathering sticks on a. Sunday. Az
since that time. the old folks te us
when the moon is about eight days old.
you can see the poor victim, with his
bundle of sticks upon his back, contia-
uafly climbing up that shining heigst
with his little dog before him, but never.
alas. getting single step higher.
All through our literature can be found
references to the Man in the Mco1.
Ounce the carpenter. in Shakesre res
Midsummer Nights Dream in descrip
ing the manner in which Moonshine is 20
be represented, says: "One must come
in with a bush of thorns and a lantert.
and say he comes to disfgure. or -
present, the person of moonshine."
Chaucer, too. has rather an unkind dig
in one Of his poems at this exile in an
other world, while Dante refers to him
in the Inferno" suggesting that tn,
banished sinner was Cain.
Evening star., 1916-07-16
Trade in a Bad Way.

With the Swedish government refus.
ing to give such guarantees under the
new act. and Great Britain's navy
shutting off all imports not covered
by guarantees. trade with America
seemed in a bad way. After studying
the law in detail, however it has been
decided 1t is elastic enough to permit
temporarily system of evasion which
works this way:
Instead of making an agreement with
the British government, the importer
mere swears to the British form of
guarantees before Swedish notary pub
ny ne 1nen goes. to the British con-
sulate and there the signature of the
Swedish notary is certified Then the
declaration is sent to the agents of
the shipping line in London. and ha
apples Tor the import license from the
British authorities '--e
Evening star., 1916-07-16
WAY FOR U. S. TRADE
WITH SWEDEN OPENED
Difficulties Arising From WAR
Trade Act" Overcome, at Least
Temporarily.
yorrespopdencee of the Associated Press.

Correspondence OF the Associated Press.
STOCKHOLM, June 21-Thanks to
the indulgence of friendly government
officials and the co-operation of the
British consulate in Stockholm, the diff
ficulties of continuing trade with
America under the new Swedish war
trade act" have. been at least tenn
porarily overcome.
Il This new law specifically prohibits
any one in Sweden from entering into
agreements with foreign powers cover
ing the disposition Of goods imported
into this country, and was cstensibly
retaliatory act against the British
blockade in the North sea- In actual
covered that the law really favored
England and threatened to shut OF all
trade with America
Named Trade Commission.
The Swedish government appointed
"a trade commission to handle all for
eign commerce. and the new war trade
act authorizes this commission to
make agreements with foreign govern
CoAiuitiohS- Hc
principle behind these conditions was
that a belligerent nation, in exporting
goods, had a perfect right to demand
the promise that none of such goods
should fall into the hands of an enemy
country. Thus the commission has not
hesitated to extend such promises to
Great Britain covering goods imported
by Sweden from English merchants.
But the Swedish government holds
that Great Britain has no right under
any pretext of international law to
demand guarantee from Sweden COW
ering goods imported into this coun-
try from another neutral country
particularly the United States. Great
Britain absolutely refuses to let any
goods pass into Sweden or any other
scandinavian country from the United
States or any other place without
this specific guarantee.
Evening star., 1916-07-16
Even Up.

From Everybody's.
A woman who had some knowledge of
base ball took a friend to/a champion
ship contest.
Isn't that fine?' said the first I'VE
have man on every base"
Why. that's nothing said the friend:
so have they"