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Evening star., 1916-01-02
FEATURES Y. M. c. A. PROGRAM.
Judge Corley Shows How Armless
Man Can Care for Himself.

With music. exhibitions. games and a
reception, members of the Young
Mems Christian Association yesterday
entertained their friends. The entire
building was thrown open to visitors
guides being provided.
One of the features OF the program
was a lecture by Judge Quentin D.
Corley of Dallas. Tex, in which he ex-
planned how he was able to take care
of himself, though handicapped by the
entire loss of one arm and the partial
loss of the other. He gave an exhibi-
ton, showing how he could write, put
on his collar and tie and do numerous
other things. He also explained that
he could drive an automobile.
Indoor base ball, basket ball, volley
ball and other athletics were on the
program in the gymnasium, while an
exhibition of swimming and diving
was given in the pool.
In the evening a musical and literary
program was given, to which there
were contributions by Miss Lucille
Shannon, Mrs. Ethel Holtzclaw Gawler
Mrs. William T. Reed, Richard F. Back
ing, Edwin Callow and Harry Wheaton
Howard. Mr.. Callow gave, as one OF
his readings, Tony the Barber OF
Washeenton, d. c." A quartet, com.
posed of Mrs. Gawler. Mrs. Reed, Mr.
Backing and Mr.. Callow, contributed
many songs. the last one being the
Hawaiian selection. "Aloha-Oe."
Evening star., 1916-01-02
Functions for Pan-American
Delegates Lead Series
of Festivities.
MANY KEEP OPEN HOUSE
AS IN THE OLDEN TIMES
Members of Diplomatic Corps and
Leaders of Society Make
Rounds of Calls.

A rainy New Year day filled from
morning to far beyond the sunset with
social festivities marked the first day
of 1915. and the pan-American recep-
ton last night gave the day a char
acter all its own, socially speaking
The absence of the White House re-
ception was spoken of frequently, but
on the other hand there was marked
interest in the reception in the even
ing at which the visiting Americans
from the southern republics were the
guests of honor.
The presence of these guests in the
city gave to all the receptions in-the
homes of officials an added gayety. In
addition there were. of course, the re-
ceptions and calls on the part of old
Washington residents. who for years
have never failed to welcome their
friends in open house" fashion on the
first day of each year.
round of calls was made by practi-
cal1y every member of the diplomatic
corps and there were lines of carriages
and motors at the doors of embassies
for several hours yesterday afternoon.
Furthermore in all the clubs there
were New Year outlays of cheer and
good fellowship. Owing to the muggy
weather and the almost constant
driZzle, the clubs and indoor features
received a large share of the days at
tention.
Evening star., 1916-01-02
PHILIPPINES BILL MAY
ENGAGE SENATE TUESDAY
Only Measure in So-Called Admins
tration Program Yet Reported
From Committee.

When the Senate reconvenes Tuesday
it is likely that the Philippines bill,
giving the islands more autonomous
government, will be taken up for con-
sideration. This measure was reported
to the Senate from the committee on
Philippines by Senator Hitchcock OF
Nebraska. the chairman. just before the
Christmas holidays began. 1t is the
only measure included in the so-called
administration program which has yet
reached the Senate from committee.
Very few bills of any kind have been
reported from committees so far in the
Senate.
Senator Tillman of South Carolina,
chairman of the committee on naval
affairs. has given notice that he will
call his committee together immediate
ly after the reconvening of Congress
for the purpose of considering his gov
ernment armor-plate factory bill. He
expects to have the bill reported to
the Senate without delay and will ask
for it's consideration on the floor of the
Senate as soon IS possible.
Evening star., 1916-01-02
Prominent Citizens Give Aid
in Celebration of New Year
at Central Union Mission

Lowering skies could not keep either
the friends or the recipients of it's
charity from the New Year celebra-
tion of the Central Union Mission on
Louisiana avenue yesterday. The mis-
cellaneous gathering included minis
ters of the gospel, prominent business
and professional men and many other
citizens of Washington who have long
taken an interest in the missions
appearance, especially in the audito-
rum and board room, where the main
reception was held, the Christmas dec
orations lending an additional air of
festivity.
The religious services began at noon
and continued until o'clock, the lead-
ers being changed every hour. Those
who took charge of the different hours
were Rev. and Mrs. ]. N. Culbertson,
the woman's cooperative committee,
E. E. Cole. DR.. Millard F. Thompson
and Alton B. Carly. Those who fur
mental numbers, In addition to the
Central Union Mission Orchestra, were
Miss Blanche RouZee. Miss Mary An
derson, Mrs. Vivian Crown, Miss Lor-
eta Chapman and Mrs. Carty. organists
Miss Sadie Y Lynn, Misses Laura and
Mollie Wade. Mrs George D. Chase,
Mrs julius A. Eisenbeiss. soloists;
Jackson A. Winner. DR.: A: Wilgus,
Jesse NJ. Patterson and H. j. Hodges.
pianist.
The evening service began at 1880
o'clock and consisted of a song. prayer
and testimonial service.
Evening star., 1916-01-02

each speaker having been selected be-
cause of his especial fitness for dis
cussion of the topic assigned to him by
reason of his pre-eminence in his spe-
cial field of investigation.
With reference to naval defense. dis
cussion will be by the best naval ex-
perts and,merchant marine authorities
upon the equipment of the navy in ma
terial and personnel. and the facilities
necessary to create and support its
equipment; considering the question of
public and private navy yards and mu-
nitions plants and correlated indus
tries; the question of equipment and
personnel, governmental and private
facilities. mercantile marine and naval
and military aeronauticS.
In connection with the land forces
there will be a discussion of: Regular
and militia forces. coast defenses. ia
cilities. auxiliary forces of professional
men and universal training and democ-
Evening star., 1916-01-02

racy. There will also be a discussion
of the utilization of national resources.
This will include Industrial prepared
ness. mobilization of industry, good
roads and motor transportation.
Public health, the part of labor in
preparedness. the effect of preparedness
upon agriculture. legal questions in
volving national security will be con.
sidered
Branches of the league have been
formed in all but three states OF the
Union, and the governors of fifteen
states and the mayors of more ths n
seventy-five' cities and towns from coast
to coast have appointed citizens COM
mittees on defense to cooperate with
the league.
Among the members of the league ara
William Howard Taft, John Hays Ham
mond, Alton B. Parker and Oscar
Straus OF these. Mr.. Parker Is hon
orary vice president of the National
Security League and Mr.. Straus is a
member of the national committee of
the same organization. ...
Evening star., 1916-01-02
GOSPEL MISSION SERVICES.
Meetings Held Every Hour From
Noon to s O'Clock.

Religious services that started at noon
and continued until o'clock last night
marked the observance of New Year
day at the Gospel Mission yesterday. A
reception by members of the executive
board and friends of the mission was
held in the board rooms from l to 4
o'clock in the afternoon.
The program for the religious services
during the day was as follows:
12 m.-Leader, w. H. Houshton;
speaker, Mrs. B. X. Roberts; precentor,
Charles Kinse1la; soloist. w. H. Evans;
musicians Miss Roberts and Paul Wag-
ner.
pm.-Leader, ". R. Blackford; !;
speaker, Rev. Charles Shreve: precentor.
Mrs. Armstrong: soloist. Mrs. Burdine;
musicians, Mr.. Carson and Miss New
shaw.
2 pm-Leader, H. ]. Brown; speaker,
T. H. Mckee; precentor. Mr.. Stevens;
soloist, Mr.. White: musicians. Mrs. Ed
gar and Mr.. Sanford.
3 p.m.-Leader. Mrs. Bertha B. Byrne,
assisted by Mrs. Buckingham. speaker;
soloist, B. White; precentor. John Mo-
lumby; musicians. Miss Nelson and the
Misses Bright.
pm-Leader. Mrs. H. E. Monroe, as
sisted by c. G. Remsburg: speaker, Rev
.. i. NlCHoidSs -. ~, pIeccHtoIs d.
White; soloist. DR.. Frailey; musicians,
Miss Roberts, Miss Nelson: cornetists.
Mr.. Sandford and Miss Beelman.
p.m.-Leader, H. w. Kline. assisted
by the converts; speaker. Mrs. Ella
Hoover Thatcher: precentor. Mr.. McWil-
liams; soloist. Miss Nelson; musicians,
Mrs. RouZee and Miss Mewshaw.
p.m.-Leader, F. c. Greene: speaker,
r. N. Brooke: precentor. H. ]. Brown;
soloists. Messrs Evans and Mcwilliams;
@1- GN~e
RouZee.
pm-Leader, Rev. S. M. Croft
speakers, S. H. Myers and William L.
Clarke: precentor, Mr.. Kinsella; musi-
clans, volunteers.
pm-Leader, B. H. Warner; pre-
centor, W. H. Evans: soloist. William L.
Clarke: musicians. Mrs. Edgar, Mr.. Mo-
lumby and others.
Evening star., 1916-01-02
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS
Scheduled by Commission for Feb.
ruarV

The United States civil service commits
sion today announced the following OK
aminations February 1. investigator in
cooperative purchasing in the Depart
ment Of Agriculture. at salary ranging
from 1880 to $2,50o: investigator In
cooperative organization. Department OF
Agriculture. at salary ranging from
s2,25o to s2,75o: February 2, deputy
shipping commissioner. Department ol
Commerce. at a salary Of $500 per an.
mum; physical metallurgist. at navy yard
Boston. at salary ranging from 81 t.
IS per diem: trained nurse. Indian serv
ice. at a salary of $720 per year, anc
surveyor in the engineer department Of
the War Department. at a salary of from
$50 to $3.50 a month.
Evening star., 1916-01-02
SAN ANTONIO IS SOON
TWO HUNDRED YEARS OLD
Mayor Brown and Delegation Com
ing to Invite President and His
Cabinet to Convention.

Headed by Mayor Clinton G. Brown OF
San Antonio. q delegation of fifteen
southwest Texans will arrive in Wash
ington Wednesday evening to extend
formal invitations to President Wilson
Secretary Lansing of the 7State Depart
ment. Secretary Houston of the Depart
ment of Agriculture and Secretary Red
field of the Department of Commerce to
attend three-day convention in San
Antonio. January 25. 26 and %, at which
permanent plans for the staging of an
international exposition in San Antonio
in 1918. will be discussed and adopted.
The Texans will also urge John Bar
rett. director general of the Pan-Amer-
lean Union. diplomats representing sew
eral of the Latin American countries,
and members of the Texas delegation in
Congress to be present.
Bi-Centennial Celebration.
In 1918. San Antonio will be 200 years
old. The Texans are planning to cele-
brate the bi-centennial of their largest
city on a big scale.
President Wilson has not visited the
southwest since his nomination at Bal
timore nearly four years ago, and be-
cause of this the San Antonians will
make q strong plea for his presence.
Gen. Carranza. first chief of the de-
facto government in Mexico, has been
personally invited to have his govern
ment participate. He has assured the
San Antonians that Mexico will be rep
resented with an exhibit.
Conference in Washington.
Arrangements have been made for a
needing of the San Antonians and
southwest Texans with the Texas dele
gatitn at Washington. This will be
heidi Thursday morning at 1890 o'clock
in Representative James L. Slayden's
ofiice\ Following this meeting the dele
gatioh will call upon President Will
son, the cabinet officers, Mr.. Barrett
and the Latin American diplomats.
The Texans will go from Washington
to Baltimore to invite Cardinal Glib
bons to attend the San Antonio con-
vention.
Evening star., 1916-01-02

January %. A bulletin issued from the
headquarters of the National Security
League in New York states that at the
congress the questions of the need for
adequate measures for defense. as well
as the vital questions of adequate pre-
paredness. are to be met squarely.
The announcement further states that
some of the foremost advocates of ade-
quate preparedness in the United States
are to speak during the sessions of the
congress. Among the topics to be dis
cussed are world politics and the rela-
tions of the United States thereto; or
ganization methods adopted by COM
petitive nations: obligation of the in
dividual to the nation; mobilization of
transportation and industrial resources:
elimination of waste and ineficiency;
laws relating to espionage and national
defense.
Evening star., 1916-01-02
VISITORS ENTERTAINED.
Program of Music and Literary Mum
bers Given by Y. W. C. A.

Many visitors were entertained at
the Young Womens Christian Asso-
citation yesterday afternoon and even
ing. when an "at home" was held. Re
freshments were served.
In the evening a program Of musical
and literary numbers was given, in
cluding readings by Misses Elizabeth
Russell and Virginia Bayley. vocal
solos by Misses Christine Church. Ella
Dill, Elizabeth Pierce and Esther u
rickson, and piano solos by Mrs. Will
liam Hamilton Bayley. president of the
association; Miss Mabel Dill and Mrs.
W. W. Gilbert. The entertainment end
ed about 9 o'clock.
Every year about fifteen people out
of every thousand in England marry.
Evening star., 1916-01-02
Name of U. s. Camp Changed.

Pursuant to authority from the War
Department. the military station here
tofore known as Camp u. s. Troops.
Nogales. Ariz..' is officially designated
as Camp Stephen Little" in honor of
the late Private Stephen Little, Com
pany L. 18th Infantry. who was killed
in action at Nogales. Ariz., November
rs, 1915.
Evening star., 1916-01-02
Joint Informal Meeting Held.

Tho Kansas State Agricultural College
and the Missouri University Alumni held
4 Joint informal meeting Friday at the
New Ebbitt House to welcome visitors
attending the Pan-American Congress
Henry J. Waters, president OF Kansas
STATE College: Charles L. Marlatt, assist
ant chief of the bureau Of entomology,
and Prof W. J. Spillman of the Office Of
6arm management of the Department Of
Agriculture delivered short addresses
S6oncheon was served.
Evening star., 1916-01-02
SECURITY CONGRESS
TO MEET JANUARY 70
National Defense and Necessity for
Preparedness Will Be Prin-
eipal Topics.

National defense and the necessity for
adequate preparedness for the main
tenance of peace are to be the topics
for discussion at the National Security
Congress. which is to open in Wash
ington January 20 and continue through
Evening star., 1916-01-02
Two Houses Damaged by Fire.

Fire was discovered in an unoccupied
frame house. the property of William
G. Becker. on Cottage Hill. northeast,
last night about 1880 o'clock. The
flames. spread to the residence of Mrs.
Graham, adjoining. and damaged 1t to
the amount of 5000. The unoccupied
house sustained $500 damage.
Evening star., 1916-01-02
stspteau to Talk to Y. N. C. A.

DR q. 81. stepteau Is TO address the
LATE Problem Club of the 12th street
branch Of the Y. N. c. A. at 3:45 o'clock
this afternoon at its regular mems
meeting. His subject is to be The
New Years Message to Mem"
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well as the superintendent of the mis-

well as the superintendent OF the mis-
sion, ]. S. Bennett. and Mrs. Bennett.
Those who occupied places in the re-
ception line were:
Board of directors-E. E. Richardson,
chairman; Millard F. Thompson. vice
chairman: A. NJ. Cooper. secretary: Will
liam H. Ramsey. treasurer: Charles j.
Ladson, L. E. Breuninger. Jesse M. Pat
terson, E. A. Stevens. Nicholas van SAINT
and ]. A. Winner.
Ministerial council-Rev. George A.
Miller. president; Rev. Paul r. Hickok.
vice president; Rev. Harry L. Hout, sec
retary; Rev. Charles E. Fultz. treasurer;
Rev. D. L. Blakemore, Rev. w. r. We'd
derspoon. Rev. w. L. Mcdowell. Rev.
Lucius C. Clark. Rev. T. c. Thomas.
Rev. Andrew r. Bird. Rev. Earle Wifi
ley. Rev. J. c. Ball. Rev. A. E. Barrows.
Rev. John E. Briggs, Rev. J. D. Buhrer.
Rev. J. H. Dunham. Rev. J. T. Huddle.
Rev. Edward X. Hardin. Rev. c. F.
Steck, Rev. William A. Melvin. Rev. Will
liam A. Wade. Rev. Cove G. johnson.
Rev. E. A. Sexsmith and Rev. c. A. Vim
cent.
woman's cooperative committee
Mrs. w. H. Ramsey. president: Mrs. J.
s. Bennett, first vice president; Mrs
H. E. Risler, second vice president;
Mrs. sE. E. Richardson, recording secre-
tary; Mrs. J. H. Pile, corresponding
secretary. and Mrs. A. c. Rykerd.
treasurer
Evening star., 1916-01-02
Reception in Board Room.

The reception. which was held in the
board ROOM began at o'clock and
lasted until o'clock. those in the re-
ceivins line being members of the board
of directors. the ministeriah council and
the woman's cooperative committee, as
Evening star., 1916-01-02

High Balls sre refreshing and delieiosn vhe,
.sae q Red Top Rye-A%%;sllI:s;c': %sl:;.,s. sa:'s
Evening star., 1916-01-02
Dinner for Homeless Men.

At / o'clock New Year dinner was
served to about two hundred home
less men in the chapel on the ground
floor of the Mission building.
The services at the mission today at
$50 am, 3 pm. and s pm. in the
auditorium will be in the nature of
New Year rallies.
Evening star., 1916-01-02
Choice of the Speakers.

Speakers have been chosen, it is
stated. Irrespective of party affiliations.
Evening star., 1916-01-02
Aid From Alabama.

MONTGOMERY. Ala. January l.
Two hundred heavily armed residents
of Houston county left Dothan today
for Early county. Georgia. where they
will assist the Georgia authorities in
maintaining order. The Alabama posse
10 going out on defensive" rather than
Offensive" work, according to the
sheriff of Houston county. Its work
will be in connection with the deputies
across the Chattahoochee.
So far as Houston county Is con-
cerned the authorities state that no
depredatibns by either race have been
committed so far. A careful watch has
been maintained In Montgomery for
tho negroes reported headed this way.
30 far no trace of them has been found
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-11-25

Monday, December 4th is hog day.
r. n. Burns of Salina vas in the
city last Monday.
Born TO Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Spitz-
naugle on Wednesday, November y,
a girl.
H. J. Hflie shipped Two cars of
fat steers TO the Kansas City market
last Monday.
w. III. Dayton of Abilene passed
through Wa-KeeneY last Monday en-
route to Oakley.
Spaulding Brothers cattlemen of
Russell were here on business the
first Of this week.
A big force of railroad painters are
painting and decorating the depot
and other buildings here.
Adam Fose was called to Russell
Tuesday to attend the funeral of his
aunt, Mrs. Fred Streker, held on that
day.
Miss Amelia Stoppel.one of Russell
counties popular teachers, was the
guest of Miss Minnie Folkers over last
Sunday.
1t is reported that Collyer is to
have a second lumber yard. The. site
was purchased Tuesday, being located
on the west side of main street near
the railroad.
Mrs. w. B. CIPHER returned Mon
day evening from Kit Carson, Colo,
where she had visited her son, Clyde.
He received badly broken foot in
a runaway last week but is getting
along nicely under the circumstances.
Mr.. and Mrs Geo. D Tilton of
Collyer departed last Sunday evening
for visit to their old home at Col
umbus, Ind. 1t has been many years
since they left there and they no
doubt will have very pleasant time
among relatives and renewing old
acQuaintances.
]. NJ. McStay and wife of Water
loo, Iowa, stopped off for a few days
visit with their son, A. c. McStay
north of town. They are returning
from Missonla, Montana, the home of
daughter and while there celebrated
there golden wedding. Thry are still
hale and hearty and good for many
more years.
While Albert Norner and wife of
Barnard, Kans., were driving toward
Ogailah last Sunday the radius rod
on their Ford gave away turning the
car completely upside down. Forum
ately the old couple were only slight
~ injured and proceeded on their
way after the car had been repaired.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-11-25

w. Fl. SwIggett was in Hill City
ON land deal last Monday.
Ralph Walker went to Kansas City
last Monday for few days stay.
John Burback sr of CollYer traded
with our merchants last Tuesday.
Dan Roebacker returned Tuesday
from a overland trip to Nebraska
W. A. Fuller of Riverside town
ship was in Tuesday and paid his
taxes.
L. S. Ayerly erected three new
uindmills on the DIR. Jones ranch
this week.
c. @. Yetter and w. A. Tawney of
Ogallah were in the city on land bus
mess last Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Benson attend
ed the funeral of little Arthur Herr
at Ogallah last Sunday.
See the HELP THE HEN LAY cou-
pom of DIR. Pruitt's of Hays, Kansas,
on page g. Adv. 80 2r.
Dell Borah of Grinnell came down
on the jitney Thursday morning ana
returned in the evening.
Alex Philip of Hays, one of Ellis
counties big stockman, transacted
business in the city last Tuesday.
Collyer was represents here Tues
day by Fred Hickman, Fred WuIst,
Frank Purinton and Elmer Tilton.
F. F. Hickman of Rock Falls, ILL.,,
arrived Wednesday evening for a
weeks stay with his son, j. III. and
family.
Mrs. O. B. Kackley of Hill City was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Eller-
meyer Wednesday and later took 1O2
for Topeka.
Mrs. W. Y. Herrick of Wa-Keeney,
who had been visiting her sister, Mrs
s. c. Herrick, returned home Friday
evening Russell Record
Mrs. S. G. Herrick and daughters.
Helen and Ruth, went to Wa-Keeney
Friday evening to remain with the
formers sister and family until after
sgiving.-Russell Record
Miss Hattie Beougher returned to
Wa-keeney Sunday after spending
Saturday and Sunday with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. c. BOUCHER
Grinnell items in Quinter Advocate.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Straw went
TO Lawrence last Monday. Mrs. Straw
remained for visit with her sister,
Mrs. Ray Nelson. Stan went on to
Kansas city on business returning
Tuesday.
Jess A. Spillman of Bolivar, Mo-,
and Miss Lucy M. Dillingham; of
Quinter. Kan. were married at the
office of the probate judge in this city
Thursday afternoon. They expect to
make their home in Missouri.
Walter Gunckel and family autoed
over TO Healy, Kans-, TO attend the
funeral of Mrs. Gunckei's father, W.
III. Albers held at that place last
Thursday. They returned Saturday
evening via Scott City and Winona
Probate Judge A. S. Peacock of
Trego County took the public into
By series of letters he called at
tention to various duties of his Office
in detail. He explained why il was
valuable to have an experienced man
in the office Apparently his reason
ing took effect as he was reelected
Judge Ruppenthal in Luray Herald.
Ii. S. Givler was down from Wa
U
Office pleasant call. Shorty" has
been running the Wa-Keeney World
so long that the memory of man run
meth not to the contrary, but he now
thinks he would like TO quit. Don't
do it, shorty" You MONT stay
quit even If you could sell out now
Ellis Headlight 1.-THE World is for
sale and the first fellow who hands
us the coin gets it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-11-25

Monday, December 4th is hog day.
r. III. Burns of Salina vas in the
city last Monday.