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Evening star., 1917-11-03
SCHOOIBOY IS ARRESTED
Julian Scott, IS, Accused Of Tsmper
ing With u. S. Mails.

Julian Scott. thirteen years old. who
says he Is q pupil of the fifth grade of
thesGrover Cleveland School and who
gave his address at 1910 sth street.
was arrested yesterday charged with
tamperfng with the United States
mails. 1t Is said by the police that the
boy was found by John W. Janifer, a
letter carrier. tamperins with the let
ter boxes In the hallway Of the Cam
eron apartment house. Vermont avenue
and r street.
According to the police. the letter
carried told them that while he was
entering the apartment house to deliv-
er mail the boy accosted him and in
quifsd II there was any mail for 4
woman by the name Of Mollie Hunter,
who lives in the apartment house.
After delivering the mail the letter
carrier. II 10 said. left the building and
stopped out front to watch what the
boy was doing. He said he found hin,
tamperinS with the mail boxes in the
halfway and notified the police. who
aIIeste1 the boy.
YeuuS Scott was SAINT to the house
qz d0tpntlol and his case viii como mp
bse019 tAo Juvenile Court,
Evening star., 1917-11-03
URGES TO TAKE BOARDER
AS A PATRIOTIC DUTY
Secretary Baker Adds Plea to Call to
Citizens to Help In Housing
New Federal Employees.

Secretary Baker Of tho War Depart
ment today added his plea to call to
the people Of Washington to take a
boarder' as a patriotic duty. Follow
ing several similar requests from gov
ernment officials, the Washington
Chamber Of Commerce recently decided
to open a room and board bureau In its
new home. the second floor of GIL 18th
street, with the result that hundreds of
places where room and board may be
obtained have been listed in the last
two days. No registrations are taken
by telephone.
The Y. W. c. A., 14th and G streets
northwest, and the Y. NJ. C. A., 1886 G
street northwest, have undertaken SIM
liar work.
Secretary Baker in making his call
today said:
Evening star., 1917-11-03
Sues for $1,000 Damages.

Mrs. Alice r. Joyce, a clerk in the
pension office, has filed suit in the Dis
trict Supreme Court to recover $4,000
damages for alleged personal injury
from Maj. Richard +. Williams Of the
Marine Corps, attached to the staff of
President Wilson. Mrs. Joyce was in
jured July 90 last by being struck by
the automobile of the officer on Con-
necticut avenue, Chevy Chase. The
plaintiff says she was under a doctors
care for five weeks. Attorney Ralph
Given represents Mrs. joyce
Evening star., 1917-11-03
TO MAKE NATION DRY"
Closing of All Breweries and Wine
ries Is Advocated.

We must shut down all breweries
and wineries to make this a prohibition
nation" asserted DR.. Clarence True
Wilson. in an address at a mass meet
ing Of Sunday school teachers and
young peoples societies. held last
night in celebration Of dry" Washing
ton at the First Congregational Church.
Theodore Hostetler, president of the
Sunday School Association of the Dis
trict Of Columbia. presided.
He said that the kaiser about five
Years ago had told the German soldiers
that the next war would be settled by
nerves. and the nation that used less
alcohol would win.
Rev. DR.. James L. Gordon. pastor OF
the First Congregational Church,
spoke on How to Make Washington
Reaily Dry" He urged the deyelon-
lnent OF strong personality among
young men and young women.
Evening star., 1917-11-03

Ernest L.. Thurston Of the public
schools, asking that some step be taken
to interest the teachers and pupils in
the display. The room II 30 arranged
that children In going to their reading
room pass through It and they have
taken a keen interest in the exhibit.
One member Of the club will be on duty
every afternoon to answer questions
and explain tho exhibits. which flll sev-
era1 cases.
At the request Of Herbert Hoover
United States food administrator. STINT
lar exhibits are being placed in lie
braries throughout the country. and 10
is the aim of the Twentieth Century
Club to make the display here q pat.
tern for other cities.
Evening star., 1917-11-03
.SHRAPNEL
Sidelights on the War
British mine-sweeping vessels are called
"Cinderellas" Of the great fleet.
OLIVER OWEN KUHN.
In order to safeguard eggs b


In order to safeguard eggs being trans
ported to the front they are dropped In
liquid sodium silicate. so-calied mineral
glue, and then left to dry for twelve hours.
The eggs become extremely hard and re-
sistant to shock.
A French physician has adopted a
method of sterilizing wounds with sun
light.
Lieut.. Otto Steinbrink. the man who
sank the Lusitania, now is engaged in
training German crews in the art of
submarine warfare.
A Canadian soldier was sitting on box
back of trench in France. An enemy
shell came tearing along. sped between
his legs and smashed the box, but the SOL
dier was uninjured.
Portugars big industry is in port wine,
the nations chief export. and business
has been seriously curtailed because there
are not sufficient ships to carry it out Of
the country.
An English army officer. describing the
fighting ability OF the man from Cork,
said:
Hard nuts, hard knocks, hard fighting,
hardship-everything hard-Pat revels in.
He gets into 1t up to the neck. He would
come up smiling from Hades, after q bout
with Beelzebub, get a drink and go
back to take on the rist NV the divils' !"
Evening star., 1917-11-03
Labor Leader Elected M. P.

LONDON, November Ben Tillett,
labor leader, running as an inde-
pendent candidate. defeated Sir Charles
Mallet. coalition candidate. in a bye
election for parliament held at North
Stafford yesterday. Tflletts majority
was 1877. Tillett is vigorous sup
porter of the war
Evening star., 1917-11-03

More than $50 Of the men filling the
higher posts in the British ministry
Evening star., 1917-11-03

Maybe it jest happens, but
among all tn men who are doin'
big things for ther country these
days not one wears long hair.
Mrs. Lafe Buds mother arrived
t'day an II watch til baby fer a
month or two while her daughter
gifts a dress altered.
Evening star., 1917-11-03
Secretary Bakers Statement :

1.-THE very large accessions to the pop
ulation of Washington during the last
six months has made the question of
housing of new employees a matter of in
creasing difficulty. The situation has
reached stage where the citizens of
Washington must be relied upon to do
everything in their power to provide ad-
ditional facilities Of this kind. especially
Evening star., 1917-11-03

A French physician has adopted a
method of sterilizing wounds with sun
lisybf
Evening star., 1917-11-03
Rowland n. Jones Dies In France.

SPRINGFIELD. Mass. November g.
Word has been received here Of ths
death in France Of Rowland NJ. Jones,
a graduate of the Springfield Y. NJ. c. A..
College in 1916. who was engaged In
ambulance work. His home was In Vic
toria. B. C. He was twenty-seven years
old.
Evening star., 1917-11-03
ASKS A LIMITED DIVORCE.
Mrs. Allen T. Doggett Charges Hus-
band With Non-Support.

Alleging that her husband, Allen T.
Doggett, clerk with the United States
shipping board. has given her only $50
since last June out OF his monthly SAL
|ary Of s125. and that his failure to con-
tribute regularly to her support COM
PEELED her to secure a position as
teacher in the public schools Mrs.
Frances T. Doggett today fled suit
In the District Supreme Court for q
limited divorce. She also charges that
her husband was cruel to her She is
represented by Attorneys E. A. Jones
and C. r Ahalt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
VAUDEVILLE NIGHT GIVEN
FOR M. C. A. BOYS CAMP
Edwin Callow and Nick Altrock Fea
ture Performance-Prof
Emblems Awarded.

Edwin Callow. with his latest version
of TONY the Barber and Nick Altrock,
comedian Of the Washington base ball
team. featured the program OF vaude-
Vile night held at the Y. NJ. c. A.. 1896
q street northwest. last night. for the
benefit of the Y. NJ. c. A. summer camp
for boys of Washington.
The program included selections by
walter Mari and o. Dufour Brown on
the mandolin and guitar, black
face" stunt by Tom Chapman and
George A. Degnan, readings by Sol
Chuck, gymnastic and acrobatic 1eats
by Everard. Thompson and company,
and a camp scene. featuring SOLOS ny
lanes L. Barrall. Paul Sullivan and
William H. Harrison.
L. w. De Cast. director of boys work,
smoke briefly of the camp for the COM
ing year and made the awards OF the
camp embfems, representing the attain
ment Of a high standard of efficiency In
camping. to Dwight e. Aultman. Car
Iyle Ashley, Stanley c. Depue. Edward
Dunlap, j. II. Hanna, jr.: George r
Howell. jr: Harvey InRley. Charles r.
Meany. William Mandell, Robert New
man. jr, and William V. Petit. Milton
France was given a certificate en-
,itI;np him to ten days free at this
wears camp for the prize sale OF
tickets.
The Mothers Auxiliary OF the Boys
Department of the Y. NJ. c. A. is plan
ming to equip a hospital tent for the
camp. To raise funds for this purpose
a sale of homemade" candy was con-
Quoted last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
RESERVE OFFICERS TO GET
PAY WHILE IN SERVICE
Allowances the Same as to Regulars
When Called to Duty at
Training Stations.

Line officers OF the army Reserve Corps
will be called for duty at the fourteen
training camps which will be opened
May for instructions and will be put
on the same status as regular army Of
ficers with respect to pay and allow
ances. Every applicant who has been
examined and recommended for APP
pointment will be commissioned in due
time. unless some vital defect prevents,
and will receive pay and allowances
according TO his grade.
This statement was authorized by the
War Department yesterday for the pur-
pose of clearing up an apparent mis-
understanding with reference TO the
War Departments plans fer pay and
tree ment of the Reserve Corps Of
ficeTs.
All necessary orders have been is
sued. but Will not become effective until
Congress has appropriated for the pay
Inent of the officers. II was explained
that when training camps were ordered
established the department was COM
pel!ed to defer for e time further ex-
pmination of candidates for officers of
the Reserve Corps because of the ac-
emulation of applications.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
Possible German Drive.

In conclusion the Russian foreign
minister alluded TO the possibility of a
descent upon Petrograd by the German
army. saying:
The Germans undoubtedly are max
ing plans for some kind of a move on
the northern front but ! don't believe
for moment in yielding to the pan
tcky belief that the Germans will reach
Petrograd."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
GAMBLING DISCOURAGED.
Marginal Prices for Wheat Fixed for
Chicago Board Of Trade.

CHICAGO, April 21.-Marginal prices
for wheat were fixed by the board OF
d;rectors Of the Chicago Board of Trade
today. the effect being to discourage
gambling in futures. The marginal
nrice on July wheat was placed at $1.S5
a bushel and on September wheat at
s1.S5 a bushel.
The action relates only TO transac,
,ions between members of the board
and gives them the privilege of call
ing" one another for margins in addi-
ton to the regular 10 per cent. so that
il July wheat sells for 50 the buyer
puts up the regular margin OF 10 per
cent. or 20 cents. and in addition the
extra margin Of is cents. the difference
between the marginal price set at $1.85
and the selling price OF 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
Reserve Quartermasters to Duty.

The following named officers of the
luar,c-master Officers Reserve Corps
have been assigned to active duty:
Carts Theodore r. Maui. Henry B.
Ras i. Michael j. Powers. Henry 10y,
cee-ga ID. Trip. Tracy Dew. Van
shcRa D. Howard F. WORKMAN. Marshall
c.nar'es H Caswell, James w.
sTsyr sEh ". Christie. Robert wray,
Z rs = Ken eriy Frederick c..
i as-tf -Cla. 'e4 ~. Godfrey. Johl
lav-~.wsk III VIII IT. j. SJSs Cyrus w.
rs4rsr Ht.rs,'d c .'t.h.t ran. ri,no ny H.
$500 -,;s ra.'hore Samuel G.
Ei,r o Ar. Paul G. Harlan.
y 49, u s. srks, Ei.sln o. Trowbridge,
~~.4s 4 Nelson and Albert p. Duval.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
To Receive the Flag.

These who will receive as guests Of
honor at the reception Monday evening
include: Mrs. Robert Hall Wiles. presi-
dent. national society; Mrs. Kate kear-
ney Henry. president, District OF Co
lumbia society; Mrs. T. L. A. GreVe OF
Ohio. first vice president. national; Mrs
lanes d. Iglehart of Maryland, second
vice president: Mrs. Noble NEWPORT as
Potts of Washington. d. C., third vice
president; Miss Martha H. Mc1nnes or
Pennsylvania. fourth vice president:
Mrs. Samuel w. Earle, Illinois, coun-
cilor; Mrs. James H. Campbell, Michi-
gan. recording secretary; Mrs. ROBERT
j. Johnston of Iowa. corresponding
secretary; Mrs. Alvin v. Lane OF Texas
treasurer; Mrs. Frank L. Vance, Wis
consin, historian; Mrs. William Gerry
Slaede, New York. honorary president;
Mrs. J. H Stansheld. registrar: Mrs
Theodore Shelton of Missouri, auditor;
Mrs. William F. Quicksali, first vice
president. District, and chairman OF
entertainment: Mrs. George Marsh, char
ter member. of the District Of Columbia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
1e,'12 DAUGHTERS
MEET THIS WEEK
Convention Opens With Re-
ception Tomorrow Evening
at New Willard.
PLAN PATRIOTIC FEATURES

With a reception in the New Willard
Hotel. the annual council meeting of
the National Society, United States
Daughters of 1912, will open tomorrow
evening. Mrs. Robert Hall Wiles of
Chicago. national president; national
officers and real daughters are to be
the special guests Of honor and will
assist in receiving the guests.
The associate council will convene
Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock in the
New Willard Hotel. Mrs. Wiles Will
preside. Mrs. Mary S. Lockwood.
real daughter, viii open the proceed
ings with prayer. followed by the
singing of The Star Spangled Ban
ner" by Mrs. Noble Newport Potts. The
most important feature of the convex
ton will be the election of national
officers for the ensuing two years. Mrs.
Wiles will be candidate for re
election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
Claim Agents Give Up Convention.

ST. PAUL. April 21.-Indehnite post
ponement of the annual convention Of
the Association of Railway Claim
Agents. which was to have been held in
Cincinnati next month. was announced
today by President w. e. Every Of St.
Paul The postponemsnt IL In line
with the spirit ofgthe times" said slfr.
Every I'm . letter 20 members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
Suits, $49.5O-Were up to $40

This includes the finest suits in our stock Khaki
ool fancy colored silks novelty styles, in Trico-
me: one very Fine Chiffon Tafeta model in extra
ize handsomely beaded and embroidered. Each gar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22

large assortment of Light and Medium |
Weight Terry Robes. Specially priced at |
$3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
Patriotic Features Planned.

A dinner is to be held Tuesday even
ing at which patriotic addresses are to
be made A ceremony of patriotic sig
nificance will be held Monday evening
when a large American flag will be pre-
sented to the District society. This flag
is duplicate of the emblem which
was unfurled over Fort McHenry dur
ing the bombardment of the fort by
the British and which inspired francis
Scott Key to write the national anthem.
This flag has been sewed by hand, the
work being done by all of the real daugh-
tiers of the District. women whose tathers
actually fought in the war OF lSl2 MRS
Potts the originator OF the idea, mas kept
a record OF exactly what part each one
autogra phs of the sewers. with their IA
theirs names and services. will be pre-
served in the archives Of the society
The real daughters who sewed the nag
of Gen. Thomas Sidney Jesup of Mary
land and Virginia; Mrs. Kate Kearney
Henry. daughter of Surgeon John A.
Kearney who served on the CONSTITUTIONS
Can't. Henry Hungerford of Virginia; Mrs
Charles O. Foster. daughter OF John
Gambler, jr.. U. S. N, MASSACHUSETTS;
Mrs Mary Tuley Nelson Jackson, daugh-
ter of Hall Nelson OF Virginia; MISS VII
ginia Byrd Jones, daughter Of Gen. Roger
Jones Of Virginia: Mrs. Martha Ray keys
daughter of Enos Ray of Maryland; Mrs:
Rachel A. p Polkinhorn, daughter OF
Erasmus Perry of Maryland: Mrs. Mary
Dallas Quicksall. daughter OF Commodore
Alexander James Dallas. who. as mid
sbinnan. fred the first gun of the war;
Miss ]. Estelle Richardson. daughter Of
Rufus Richardson of Connecticut: Mrs
Cornalia Van Ness Dean Tilford, daugh-
olivia Simpson Yeatman, daughter of
Rezin Burgess Simpson Of MARYLAND. who
took part in the battle Of North Point and
Fort McHenry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22

Wall Wool Brush.
en-, made Of long
fleece lamb's-wooL,
for walls, floors and
ceilings: completes
with long and short
handles; at 55c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22

TOT WIuuOW S~ISSW'
Ready to put to-
gether-c o m p ] etc
with corner pieces
nails. tracking. ETC.
w al nut Stained
Frames. 36xS6 inchs
es. ne set.
42x42 inches, Seo
set.
Natural Hardwood
Frames. 36xS6 inch.
es. 25c set.
42x42 inches, $50
set.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-10-04
Commission of
Britishers Seeks CO.
Operation of Hoover

An Atlantic Port, Oct. ~2.-Seeking
the cooperation of Herbert C. Hoover,
food administrator, in filling the allies
food requirements, a number of repre-
sentatives OF the British food commits
sion arrived here today. The group
described as a special mission is
headed by o. III. Smith, assistant gen.
eral secretary of munitions for Great
Britain and will work in conjunction
with Lord Northcliffe, now directing
the work of all the British commits.
sions, in this country. Mr.. Smith ex-
planned that their work is to set up in
cooperation with Mr.. Hoover an or
ganization to insure the amalgama-
ton and equitable distribution Of food
supplies available here for the armies
and civil population Of the allies.
"Just as the man-power and the ca
pacity for making munitions for each
.contending nation have been organic
ed" said Mr.. Smith, so must food re-
sources-to the fulfil victory is to
be secured. And in this, in many
other ways, we know that the United
States will give their allies in Europe
that which they SO greatly need
The Britishers will go to washing
ton soon.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-10-04
CASES TO Be
CONSIDERED BY US.
GRAND JURY, DOUBLE
ANY PREVIOUS NUMBER
BIG BATCH OF LIQUOR AND SOME
"SLAckER" CASES; DisLoYALTY
CHARGES TO BE SIFTED.

! The federal grand jury which con
vened here yesterday will consider
more than double the number Of cases
ever before presented to a federal
grand jury in New Mexico. Up to this
time the record has been ITO, and there
rae $50 cases scheduled for presenta.
ton to the jury now in session.
Many of the cases involve sales OF
liquor to soldiers at Columbus, DEM
in, Albuquerque and other points, and
there Is the usual number of alleged
sales of liquor to Indians. There are
some Stacker" cases, and the list in
cludes several cases Of alleged dis
loyal utterances. The work of the
grand jury may continue through the
next three weeks, or until the opening
of the Otober term of court in Albu-
querque on October 90. The first re-
port is expected tomorrow.
Rafael Romero, of Mora, formerly as
sistant secretary of state, was APP
pointed interpreter for the present
grand jury session by Judge Neblett,
and Domingo Pacheco, Barney Spears
and Fred Thayer were named as bail.
ifs.
United States Attorney Summers
Burkhart is here from Albuquerque for
the grand jury session. The CORR.
doris Of the federal building are filled
with witnesses called to appear before
the grand jury, many of the numer
being soldiers.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-10-04
Much Activity in
Mogollon District

Mogollon, ~ M, Oct. 1.-THE Gold
Eagle group has resumed operations
and arrangements are being made to
commence milling ore in the near flu
ture. Air connections have been made
with upper workings and development
of the lower tunnel is under way.
The recent strike on the 3O0-foot
level Of the Johnson mine Is proving
to be even better than first appeared.
The Socorro Mining & Milling COM
pany own and operate this property
and are arranging to increase ore
shipments to their central milling
plant.
During the week the Mogollon
Mines company have opened up a
large tonnage of good mill ore in the
upper workings that had been over
looked by former operators.
The Oaks company are now break
ing and shipping ore from each of the
properties in their central group,
namely, Maud 8, Deep Down, Eberle
and Clifton mines. Miners r being
added as fast as possible.
THE New Southwest" appeared in
its first issue during last week. This
is to be issued weekly and will
be used to promote the best interests
Of the Mogollon ditrict and surround
ing section.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-10-04

ton proceedings against such places
where such a nuisance exists. You car
possibly assist the district attorney II
as~certaining what these conditions are
and to furnish him the evidence, and
have no doubt when that evidence is
furnished, the district attorney will
take such steps as are necessary to see
that that business is stopped. 1t Il
also the duty of the sheriff to break
up that kind of business, and | am
informed by the sheriff and his deputy
that they are willing at this time to
undertake this matter. 1t Is their
duty to do it, and, of course, If pubic
officers don't do their duty, there is a
statute by which they will be removed
from office, but there is no danger OF
that existing in this county.
Also, inquire in regard to the con
ditions Of saloons. Under the laws of
the state at this time, it is legal to
sell intoxicating liquors to be drank
as a beverage, providing the law is
complied with, but the very moment
that a man engaged in this kind Of
business begins violating the law, the
place becomes a public nuisance, in
dictments a and should be returned
or the district attorney should enjoin
the place from operating.
Nov a room has been furnished you
for your deliberations and | have al.
ready fixed the time that you shall be
in session and you will retire at once
and enter upon your duties"
Personnel of Grand Jury
Capt. ebert v. Boyle is the fore
man OF the grand jury in the district
court, which opened its session this
morning. The other members are j.
G. Jones, Ascension Rael. Pablo Lu-
jan, John Davis, Theodocio Castillo,
Hilario Garcia, Luis Mora, Peter
Lienau, Gregorio Rael, Abelino Quint-
ana, E%squipula Montoya, Jesus Pa
dilla, David Rodriguez, An~astacio Con
aales, Ramon Romero, Juan Delgado,
Matias Rael, John c. Hull, Mosaic
Mora and Juan Tafoya.
Jury Cases Set
Three civil cases were set for trial
by jury by Judge Holloman in dis
Lrict court this morning. Trial by
in all other civil cases that will
come up at this term of court was
by the attorneys concerned.
The ase set are those of the Ojo de
Santo company VS.. Ciriaco
Baca, October 10; Tannus vs.. Mus
grave, October 9, and Pedro Jimenez
VS.. Rafael Montoya, October Is.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-10-04
RED CROSS NAVAL AUXILIARY
NEW TYPE LOCAL ORGANIZATION
AUTHORIZED BY US. WAR COUNCIL

hers OF committees shall be members
Of the. American National Red Cross
and OF the chapter or branch within
whose jurisdiction the Auxiliary II
located. Nt
'eThe Auxiliary may be affiliated
with the branch to which 1t is tribu
tary, or may be placed directly under
the Jurisdiction Of the chapter.
Relations With Local Body
What Red Cross chapters and
branches shall do for Naval Auxilia-
ries:
A. Transmit to them information
and instructions received from the
central committee through the divis-
ion offices.
B. Keep them supplied with liter.
azure, blank forms, and other equip
ment necessary for their work.
g. Assist them In obtaining raw
materials for supplies.
ID. Establish a uniform spstem Of
accounting and records.
d. Centralize the assembling and
shipping Of supplies.
F. Give them full credit for work
accomplished when reporting to the
central committee.
San advisory committee OF women
particularly interested in naval af-
fairs, nominated by you, would no
doubt be helpful, and would be well
come to us.
KINDLY advise if this method of