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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
WOMAN BOOKKEEPERS
FOR BANKS, PROBABLE
Local Institutions Find Man Force
Depleted by the Calls to Gov
eminent Work.

There is a strong probability that in
the near future banks will be employ
ing woman Sookkeepers. This situa-
ton has come about by the ambition
of the young men employed In the
banks to become officers and the desire
of the War and Navy departments to
enlist in clerical positions for the dura-
ton OF the war. young men with Just
such clerical experience as they
In one bank in this city alone three
Young men have resigned and are now
at the Navy Department serving as yeo-
men. Two others Of the same bank
have been notified that they have
passed the examination for captains in
the Quartersmaste Corps, and there
are several others who are within the
draft age and have no exemptions to
hold them out of the service IL they are
called.
The situation Is causing some I'M
easiness among the officers of banks,
because they are not only losing the
services of their men by the enlist
ments. but other banks. having a like
experience, are drawing young men
from them to their service by offers of
better salaries.
This situation also applies to other
lines Of business in this city and, like
the bankers, many other business men
are suffering Inconvenience by their
employees enlisting as officers. 1t is said
that this situation is peculiar to Wash
ington alone, and does not extend SO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
L. HUNTINGTON
is AWARDED DIVORCE

Efie L. Huntington, known on the
stage as Efi1e Wheeler. and who ap-
peared here with Gaby De Lys in stop.
Look and Listen" was awarded today
by Justice Stafford of the District Su-
preme Court an absolute divorce from
Clyde c. Huntington, salesman for a
typewriter concern. The decree Is based
on a cross-bill filed by the wife in
answer to a petition for limited d.
vorce brought by the husband on a
charge of desertion. No alimony is al
lowered by the court order, as it Is stated
Mrs. Huntington made no request for
support If she were given the divorce.
Attorneys Hawken & Havell appeared for
the wife. while the husband was repre-
sented by Attorneys D. T. Wright and T.
NJ. Wampler.
The case was submitted to the court
a few weeks ago after testimony occu-
plying seven days had been heard. De-
tectives told of following the husband
nightly in automobiles to nearby re-
sorts between December. 1915 and Feb
ruary, 1916 On one occasion. they
stated. Huntington was stranded on the
road, being caught without gasoline
and having engine trouble. The sleuths
played the role Of good Samaritans."
it was testified. by aiding in clearing
up the difficulty with the machine and
furnishing gasoline from the tank of
their car to assist their prey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
T-HOUR DAY URGED
FOR INSANE HOSPITAL
Employees at St. Elizabeth Now Are
Forced to Stay on Duty
Twelve.

Following the successful agitation
to reduce hours of work at the bureau
Of engraving and printing from twelve
to eight hours per day, movement
now Is on foot to obtain similar work
ing hours for war employees Of St
Elizabeth Hospital, where approx
mately 5000 insane persons are lodged.
DR.. William A. White, superintendent,
in order that an eight-hour day may
be made effective generally at the hos
pital. already has asked Congress for
more than 100 additional employees. In
making this estimate. the money for
which Congress has not granted. Supt.
White said:
1T is highly important that the ward
attendants should go on duty refresh
ed and rested. so that during their pc
Rod Of duty they may be free from all
such tendencies that might express
themselves in irritability and crossness
toward the patient. In fact, I think
there is very little doubt but that many
Of the difficulties which arise and re-
suit in minor abuses Of patients by en-
ployes are dependent upon the en-
p1oye being tired and irritable. 1t is
for these reasons that this estimate is
presented for the extension of the
eight-hour law to the ward employees
and to certain other classes not yet
covered in its operation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
SAYS FOOD CARD PLEDGE
is MUTUALLY BINDING
Commissioner Brownlow Talks to
Gathering Of Housewives.
Other Speakers.

Women of Washington should
understand that when they sign a
food administration pledge card they
not only are pledging their cooperation
m mith I them, pe' eommissioner Louis
Brownlow told a gathering OF house
wives at the District building yester-
day afternoon.
The meeting was attended largely by
those who will take part In the wo-
mems registration today in all the
schoolhouses of Washington.
plauded when he said: II don't know
all of the details of the food admin
istration's plans. But you and I know
that prices Of food must be brought
down, and the food administration in
tends toheip do t, that t.,,n Next x winter
reasonable price. women may through
their concerted action stop buying
that food. Then the prices will come
down quickly enough"
Conditions in Poland and Belgium.
Mrs. Archibald Hopkins said she had
been told by Red Cross official that
not a single child in Poland under
Ave years old is now alive, and she
pictured the starving condition OF the
mothers and children OF Belgium
ncing so little" Mrs. Hopkins said.
that no woman who knows the true
situation would refuse to do her part
To make our sacrifices enectiVe. we
must work together and the food ad-
ministration is to supply the direc-
tions which will help women to d.
rect their economies toward a vital
and common end"
Mrs. Alice Bond Allen of the food
administration volunteer force ex-
plained the directions on the home
card" to be issued to women who reg
lister. Mrs. B. l.. Ransome. vice
chairman of the women's committee
OF the District council of defense. gave
instructions about the registration in
schoolhouses today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
Those Who Preside
Over D. C. Registration
at School BUILDINGS

Arrangements for the registration in
schoolhouses today were made under
the direction of Mrs. F. L. Ransome.
vice chairman of the women's commit
tee of the District council Of defense,
assisted by the following: Mrs. Gilbert
Grosvenor. Miss Ellen Rugg. Mrs. w. D.
Bigelow. Miss Fortescue. Miss Burklin.
Mrs. Whitman Cross. Mrs Lyman
Briggs. Mrs. L. F. Kebler. Mrs. Reverdy
Claggett, Mrs. T. r. Sidwell and Stephen
Kramer, assistant superintendent of
schools.
In addition to the persons recorded in
The Star yesterday who volunteered to
be at schoolhouses. the following names
were given out today, and their assign
meht to schools follows:
Mrs. r. Thomas West. Central High
School: Mrs. D. X. Shute and Mrs Will
liam Heron, Business High School;
Mrs. A. Bielaski. Mrs. J. Baird and Mrs.
r. Barnard. Western High School; Mrs.
Cleft Richards and Mrs. T. Sidwell,
Eastern High School; Miss A. D. Bell,
Mott School: Miss Emma S. Rose, Dun
bar High School: Miss May Stiles, Mrs.
Charles Hagan and Miss JOY Webster,
Central High School: Mrs. W. Stafford,
Mrs. B. Smith and Miss Adelaide Glenn
ents. Mckinley Manual Training School:
Mrs. E. F. Ebert Mrs. L. F. Kebler and
Mrs. s. H. Markward. Wilson Normal:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
NOW IN COURTS HANDS.
Arguments Completed in Suit Of Mrs.
Snow for Divorce.

Arguments were finished late yester-
day afternoon on the application OF
Mrs. Adds H. Snow for limited d.
vorce from Chester A. Snow, seventy
three years old. millionaire patent at
torney. Justice Stafford took the mat
ter under consideration and will an
nounce his decision later.
Mrs. Snow had brought suit for an
absolute divorce. but. as the testimony
did not bear out the allegation, her
counsel. Henry e. Davis. withdrew the
reuest for an absolute divorce. He con-
tended, however, that Mrs. Snow had
shown that her husband had treated
her cruelty and that she was entitled
to legal separation with alimony. At
torney George P. Hoover. for the hus-
for a dismissal of the case.
The action of the plaintiffs counsel in
generating Mrs. Maude Emory, the CO.
defendant, made unnecessary an ar
gument by her counsel, G. Percy Nc
Glue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
WANTS TO ENLIST, BUT
West Virginian Indicates Conditions
Under Which He Will Serve.

John W. Elton. jr.. of Parsons. w
Va. not only wants his transportation
paid to this city. that he can enlist in
the Medical Department or Engineer
Corps Of the army. but desires to know
just where he will be sent for service,
according to a letter received by Sergt.
Hunt, in charge of the army recruiting
here.
Elton says he wants to enlist In
either branch of the army where there
is chance for advancement and learn
ing. and asks what will be required of
him and, further, how much pay he is
to receive. He declares further that he
has had nve years experience IN a drug
store.
Finally he states he does not want to
enlist before August 9.
IT suppose he will get in through the
universal service act" said sergt. Hunt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
/ Annex Force. London.
III. X. Smith. Co. X. 47th o. s. Infantry:
Will not change address.
JANE SMITH,
Forms That Are Tabooed.

To comply with European censorship
regulations all messages must be
written in plain language English or
French) or in an international code, and
must be ineligible to the censors.
The use Of two codes or two Languages
or Of combinations Of code and plain
language in the same message ia for
hidden. kilograms without text or
with just one plain language text word
are not admitted
Every telegraph message must >be
signed. The surname alone NAV be
used. but such a signature as John.
Mary" or mother" will not be passed.
The War Department expects to de-
tail an officer especially to care for
army mail matters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
SAYS LOCATION Of UNIT
MUST NOT Be MENTIONED
War Department Cautions Persons
Sending Letters OF Cables to
American Soldiers.

Persons sending letters or cablegrams
to American soldiers in France are
cautioned in a War Department an
nouncement to include in the address
only the name Of the soldier. his COM
pany. regiment or other unit. and
the words. American Expeditionary
Force" The location OF the unit should
not be mentioned. even II it be known.
The envelope should also bear the
name and address Of the sender. Mail
addressed in care OF the adjutant gen.
eral of the army. Washington, will be
forwarded only when the writer does
not know that the ADDRESSED has
actually embarked.
Similar rules prevail for communities
tons from members of the expedi-
tionary force to friends or relatives in
the United States. Troop locations or
movements must not be mentioned
Correct Forms Of Addresses,
The correct manner Of addressing a
letter is as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
Return to
Mrs. John Smith, stamp
.......... ST.,
New York City.
To John Smith, Jr.,
Co. X. 80. Infantry,
American Expeditionary Forces.
Stamp

Money may be transmitted through
postal orders. but arrangements have
not yet been completed for parcel post
service to the expeditionary force.
Private cablegrams to the soldiers
should be addressed "Amexforce, Lon
don." with the addresses name and
unit appearing as the first words of
the text. Examples are given as fol-
lows:
"A telegram to Capt. John B. Jones,
Medical Corps. United States Army,
Base Hospital No. 10. American Ex-
peditionary Forces. would be in the fol-
lowing form:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
MAJ. LOUIS WILSON.

Capt. Louis c. Wilson. Quartermaster
Corps, District of Columbia National
Guard. has been promoted to be major.
His commission in his new grade has
been issued by the President
AS a member Of the Quartermaster
Corps Maj. Wilson Is the disbursing
and property officer of the National
Guard. He is also the disbursing Of
fcer of the District of Columbia. He
has established a reputation as being
one of the most efficient disbursing Of
ficers in the. country. and is SO regarded
by the officials of the War Department.
1t was said at National Guard head
quarters today that Maj. Wilson had
earned his promotion purely through
merit He expects to be commissioned
n the national army for service in
Europe as soon as the new army is
organized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
DIED.

A64aTEAD. Departed this life Monday even
ing. July Q. 1917, $50 pm. at her residence.
s11 LIST street northwest. LENA STEWART
ARMSTEAD.
Notice Of funeral later.
Common. On Monday. July Q. 1917. At Au-
gusta- Ne. Gen. SELDEN CoNSoR.
CUSICK. On Monday. July .. 1917. at II 80
Pm. at Providence Hospital. HESTER E.
CUSICk. beloved daughter of Mary +. and the
late Thomas Cusick. ,
Funeral from her late residence. GA Alabama
avenue. Congress Heights. on Thursday. July
II. at $50 an Requiem mass at Congress
Heights Catholic Chapel. Relatives and friends
invited. Interment at st. 1gnatius' cemetery.
01on Hill. Md. IL
DYSON. Departed this life Sunday. July 8.
1917. at I O'Clock pm. JOSEPH DYSON. the
beloved father OF John and Robert c. Dyson.
Funeral Wednesday. July IL. from ST. Monica's
Church. South Capitol and L streets south
east.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
Lives After Fifty-Foot Fall.

William w. Kellum, twenty five years
old, 62s L street southeast. yesterday
from a fire escape at 631 @ street.
where he was employed. 1t is stated
that the accident resulted from a rail-
ing on the landing at the fourth floor
being displaced. Kellum. fell a distance
of about fifty feet and received injuries
to his legs, head and arms. He was
taken to Emergency Hospital, where 1t
was said he had a chance to recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
Presiding Officers Named.

In addition to the speakers an
nounced in The Star yesterday. the
| following presiding officers were named
tor various schools today:
DR.. a. ]. McKelway. Western High
School; Mrs. Ida E. Kebler, Mckinley
Henry D. Cooke School; Mrs. George
R. Wales, John Eaton School, Harry
Bradford. Powell School: DR.. Charles
H. Marshall. Phillips School. George
Rev. Emery V. Smith. Miner Normal
School; Rev. F. I. S. Bennett. Lovejoy
School: w. H. Lewis. jr.. Garfield
School: Miss NJ. E. kirkland. Dunbar
High School: DR.. A. R. Collins, Randall
High School; Miss Flora L. Hendley.
wheatly School; Miss NJ. ]. Austin,
Madison School: Mrs. Charles F. Rob-
erts. Ketcham School, and Mrs. Charles
S. Molster. Buckland School.
The school registration to-day was
District council Of defense. William H.
Baldwin. chairman. and the women's
committee of that body, of which Mrs.
Archibald Hopkins Is chairman and
Mrs. F. L. Ransome Is vice chairman.
Autos Transport Cards.
All morning automobiles. loaned to
the council, were busy Transporting
cards to the schools. and when the reg
istration is concluded the registrars
are to tie up the cards, leave them with
the janitors and tomorrow they will be
collected and delivered to the food adj
ministration.
Woman volunteers acting as regis
trars will be ready to answer all ques-
lions. If any woman of the District is
unable to visit schoolhouse today that
fact does not mean that she may not
register, for the self-addressed cards
may be mailed at any time before July
Is. Women are urged to mail them as
early as possible. IL they cannot leave
them at the schools. so that the Dis
trict may have a large showing early
in the registration.
Persons desiring patterns for the
food administrations kitchen uniform
or the buttons may procure them by
writing direct to the food admins
| tration. Washington. D. c., and inclos-
ing 10 cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
HERBERT Kelley, ACTOR, DIES
succumbs After Long. Illness at
Home in Bayport. 1. I.

NEW YORK. July 10.-Herbert Kel-
cey, the actor. died today at his home
at Bayport, L. l.. after a long illness.
He was born in London. Eng. October
10, 1856, and came to the United States
in 1882 He was a member of Froh-
mans Lyceum Company and for years
starred with Eff1e Shannon, his wife.
In their own company, Mrs. Kelley
and her mother were with Mr.. Kelley
when he died.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10

much to other cities on account Of the
fact that being in Washington the
young men are either personally &C.
quainted with officials of the War and
Navy departments or have friends VINO
are. With the acquaintance and ability,
1t is said, 1t is a very easy matter for
the young men to obtain commissions
in either branch Of the service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
CARD OF THANKS.

TAYLOR. We wish TO express our deep appre-
citation to relatives and friends for their kind
ness and sympathy during our bereavement
to our dear daughter. EsTELL WHITE TAY-
LOR.
By MOTHER AND FATHER, Mr.. AND MRS.
E. s. WHITE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
In Memoriam.

ALIEN. In loving memory Of my dear mother
ROSE ALLEN. who departed this life two
years ago today. July 10. 1915.
Into each life some rain must fall,
Some days be dark and dreary.
Love Will dream and faith will trust
Since He who knows our needs are lust
HER DEVOTED pf SON. VIII WILL me aI nI:s
CHASE. Sacred to the memory Of nv dear
SEY CHASE, who entered into eternal rost
twenty -one years ago today: July 10. 1895. and
died forty years ago today. July 10. 1877.
Oft from our hearts comes the bitter CRY,
why; ,,s Oh: Why =. did my dear wife and our
Then comes the answer so solemn and sweet.
Your loved one Is NOT dead. she's only asleep"
CHILDREN. ADDiE. BRYsoS AND Hat.
sister. EDITH R. HOGAN (nee vaughn,
who died fifteen years ago today. July 10. 1907
By SISTER EVA.
MARSH. In sad but loving remembrance of my
dear brother. HARRY E. MARSH. who died
BIZ HIS BROTHER. WILLIAM F. MARSH.
July 10. 1916. HARRY E. MARSH.
You suffered much. you murmured not
Until at last with broken heart
We saw you pass away.
May his soul rest In peace.
MILLER. In loving remembrance Of my dear
husband. FRED ". MILLER. who died one
year ago today. July 10. 1915.
Eternal rest grant to him. oh, Lord.
And let perpetual light shine upon him.
BY HIS WIFE. MAGGIE MILLER,
PUILIAG. In sad but loving remembrance Of
our dear husband and father, ROY E. Pull
LIAM who entered into eternal rest two years
ago today. July 10. 1915
Loved in life. remembered In death.
BY HIS DEVOTED WIFE, ADELE PCLLIAN,
AND DAUGHTER GLADYS.
PULLIAM. In sad but loving remembrance Of
our beloved son. ROY E. PCLLIAM, who de-
parted this life two years ago today.
Two years ago today a bittle grief. q shock
severe.
To part with ones loved so dear
Our loss is great. we can't complain,
But trust in God to again.
By HIS DEVOTED MOTHER AND FATHER.
MR.. AND MRS. PULLIAM
WARFELD-BRoWN. In sad remembrance OF
my dear mother. MARTHA WAKEFIELD, and
husband. THOMAS BROWN, who departed
this life six years ago, July TO- 1911.
We loved them. yes. loved them,
But the angels loved them more
And they have sweetly called them
To yonder shining shore.
ANNIE BROWN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10

The two greatest camp comforts
playing cards. will be notable by their
absence from the comfort bags to be
prepared by Christian Endeavor socie-
ties. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10

FOR AN ACHING HEAD
Take Horsford's Acid Phosphate.
Healthful and agreeable to taste. Refreshes
and invigorates. Use In place Of lemons.-Ad-
vaStiSemeut,
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! Annex Force, London.
fJohn B. Jones. Base Hospital No. 10:
! Have followed Jour instructions.
) MARY JONES.

"Or for Private H. K. Smith, Compan
X, 47th U. S. Infantry:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
WOMENREG|STER|NG
FOR FOOD CAMPAIGN
School Buildings Open Today
to Receive Cards in Con-
servation Program.
MASS MEETINGS TONIGHT

Every public school in the District of
Columbia. white and colored, grade and
high. opened its doors at noon today
for women to register as members OF
the governments food administration.
The schools will be open until Z
o'clock to receive the cards which were
distributed by the police department.
A supply of extra cards was on hand
at each school for those who did not
receive them.
This evening in twenty-seven schools
mass meetings. addressed by speakers
OF national note, will be held to fur
Their explain the purposes of the food
saving effort. Each meeting will be at
1870 o'clock.
When each woman registered today
she received a home card" issued by
the food administration, giving her
specific directions as to the kind of
saving which will help her country
best. Later she will receive by mail
the window cards. to be hung in homes.
as an indication that the residents are
enlisted in this patriotic service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
FOOD ADMINISTRATION PLEDGE
TO BE FILLED OUT BY WOMEN
May Be Turned In at the Nearest School
Before z O'Clock This Evening or
Mailed to Authorities

For the benefit who have received Of
the food administration pledge cards distributed by the police The
Star prints the pledge which may be filled in and turned the
school home time before o'clock this evening
prefer mail the pledge ncoe it envelope and
address it to Food Administrator Washington D. c."
The blank pledge form to be filled in follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10

TO THE FOOD ADMINISTRATOR WASHINGTON D. c.:
am glad to in the service OF good conservation for
Food pedging myself the directions
hold in far my circumstances permit.
Number in household ... employ cook?
authorized neghborhood movements for food
conservation!
There paid The Food Administration
of those actually handling food in
ehome.
DIRECTIONS
Food Administrator Washington
c. you viii receive FREE first instructions and
house to be hung window
Upon of cents with your pledge card and return
OF
desired of the Food Administration will
emit