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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09
On View at Red Cross Rooms.

These will be placed on view in a
show case in the rooms of the District
of Columbia branch Red Cross at 1901
Massachusetts avenue. Whoever would
wish to view these things with pros
pect of purchase may do SO any day that
the Offices are open. They are now
entirely in the possession of the Dis
trict of Columbia branch of the Red
Cross and theirs to do with as they
please and dispose of at such prices as
seem proper to them; they are the gift
of people who would aid the Red Cross
by their donations.
In the meanwhile the second Red
Cross melting pot continues TO fill up
Not every gift is now displayed in the
window of Gait G. Brother. The heavy
ware and foil are sent at once to the
cellar: only the old gold. broken silver,
trinkets and smaller gifts are put into
the Red Cross melting pot as il stands
in the window. So the display is not
SO imposing as when it grew to fill the
three windows of Gait & Brother, at
tracing universal attention from pass
ers on the street for both the great
number and diversity and curiousness
Of the gifts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09
Urged to Give Names.

All donors to the Red Cross melting
pot are urged to give their names, SO
that. with credit given through the
columns of The Star, the cause will be
spread. Neighbors and friends, recog-
nizing familiar names, will be imbued
by the spirit of giving, and the Red
Cross melting pot SO much more quick
ly fill up.
Mrs. Lyman ]. Laughton. Capitol
Heights, Md. makes inquiry on how to
convert tin and lead foil to the uses of
war charities, now SO numerous. Her
son has been collecting. 1t is suggest
ed that the Red Cross melting pot will
accept it and convert 1t into money for
the benefit of the Red Cross.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-09
Check Soon to Be Announced.

It should not be long now until the
amount of the check that will be given
to the District of Columbia Red Cross
AZ the result of the first melting OF the
Red Cross melting pot will be known.
There was money in the pot at the
time-real money: some checks have
already come In as payment for vari-
as the waiting should not be long and
there eeems no immediate necessity to
make Up the account piecemeal, Il is
purposed to wait until every article is
paid Tor, the balance struck and the
grand total arrived at
What has been received in part pay
ment is promising. 1t Indicates that
the generosity of the public in its do
nations over period OF less than two
months has actually recreated a wealth
that WOULD have been idle otherwise
this experiment has proved itself be-
yond all peradventure of doubt
Smyrna times., 1917-06-06
SMYRNA RED CROSS GROWING
From Membership of I6 Last Year
the Chapter To-date Has Over lis

From Membership of I6 Last Year
the Chapter To-date Has Over lis
The Smyrna Chapter of the Red
Cross has begun a campaign for in
creased membership, and is meeting
with some success. From a member
ship Of 16 last year it now has 115
members. This, though, is only
third of what it should be in a town
the size of Smyrna. Quite a while
ago Middletown had $50 members and
townsend $50. Join now and help
your country supply field and base
hospitals, doctors and nurses so as to
Oe ready to meet the military and
civilian needs in time of war or dis
aster No work is required of anyone
WHO joins this organization. The one
dollar year being all that is asked
Of each one to support this great
work. Below is published a list OF
our members. AS the Chapter in
ereases new lists will be published
Smyrna times., 1917-06-06

One of the finest and most prolific
strawberry patches to be seen around
Smyrna this year is that of Jefferson
D. Scout, the nurseryman, at Smyrna
Landing. In a patch to the side of one
field be has 8 different varieties plan
ted which are loaded down with fruit
and will yield him approximately
5000 quarts. The specie that is at
traeting the most attention is his
Progressive" plant that yields con-
tinuslly from June until cold weather.
The berry is unusually sweet and of
fine favor.
Smyrna times., 1917-06-06

A bed of roses, different and dis
tnctive from all others in this COM
munity is attracting attention in the
yard of Mrs. John P. Goldsborough,
back of the Colonial Hotel. For
wealth of blooms and cOlors they pro-
duce rare sight and are being much
sdmired. Mrs. Goldsborough is culti-
vsting them with psinstaking care
and is being complimented on her
success.
Smyrna times., 1917-06-06

The regular meeting of the Mite
Society of the Asbury Methodist Epis.
,oual Church, will be held at the US
nal place next Saturday evening, May
9th at s o'clock. Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1917-06-06

Leonard A. Collins had cabbage for
i. table from his garden to-day.
Tbi. is the first home grown cabbage
,.Dorted this season.
Smyrna times., 1917-06-06

WEEKLY INFORMATION. The
ste of the label or wrapper of this
Osuer will show the time up to which
vour subscription is paid.
Smyrna times., 1917-06-06

Children's Day will be observed at
Friendship next Sunday morning at
10 o'clock and at Seversons Sunday
week, at 2.30. Special programs at
both places. All are invited. Milton
McCann, pastor.
Smyrna times., 1917-06-06

The members of the W. c. T. U.
will meet at the home of Mrs. Mar
gsret Cole on Friday morning, June
8th, at 8 o'clock, to arrange bouquets
for Flower Mission Day. Members
and friends are requested to bring or
send cut flowers. .-Sec'y.
Smyrna times., 1917-06-06
cMYRNA AND VICINITY
s.ort Items of General Interest Gath
cred During the Week.

Cmvrns Benevolent Society will
usst at the home of Mrs. Mary Boyd
Woudsv evening, June 18th, at 7.30
,,elock. .-Ser'y.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-20

Of understanding and enthusiastic ad.
miration with which my government
and people have received the decision
reached by him in his wisdom. Inc
mission will also tell you how greatly
the important and glorious role en-
acted by the United States has con
firmed the confidence which the BEL
gian nation has always had in free
Americas spirit of justice.
The great American nation was par,
ticularly moved by the unwarranted
and violent attacks made upon BEL
gium. Ii has sorrowed over the dis
tress of my subjects, subjected TO the
yoke of the enemy. II has succored
them with Incompatible generosity. /
am happy to have an opportunity again
TO express 10 your exceilency the
gratitude which my country owes you
and the firm hope entertained by Bel
gium that on the day of repsration.
toward which America will contribute
so bountifully, full and entire justice
will be rendered 10 my country.
Ny government has chosen 70 ex-
press its sentiments TO your eXce!lency
through two distinguished men. whose
services will command credence for
what they have TO ssy-Bar Mon
cheur. who for eight years was my
representative at Washington, and
New-York tribune., 1917-06-20
Swiss Who Proposed Peace
Parley Quits His Office

Berne. June 49, VI. Hoffman,. mem
ber of the Swiss Federal Council, who
was concerned in the recent attempt 70
institute negotiations for separate
peace between Germany and Russia,
has resigned.
The Swiss Telegraphic Agency says
of VI. Hoffmann's telegram to Robert
Grimm that the action taken by VI.
Hoffman, was not in the interest of
either group OF belligerents, but was
intended TO encourage efforts for an
early peace, and consequently was in
the interest of Switzerland.
Paris, June 19.-The efforts Of VI.
Hoffman,, member of the Swiss Fed
eral Council, TO promote an arrange
ment for separate peace between
Germany and Russia are condemned
roundly by the French press. lie is
generally considered to have been
guilty OF grave breach of neutrality
in transmitting proposals made by
Germany.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-20
ENJOYS of New Republic
Greeted by Cheering
Crowds on Arrival
Plan Reception Here
Great Mass Meeting in Madi-
son Square Garden Being
Arranged

Washington. June 19.- Washington
opened its arms to-day to the Russian
diplomatic mission headed by Ambas-
sador Boris Bakhmetef.
Greeted by Secretary Lansing and
other officials and escorted through
streets lined with cheering people and
honking automobiles. the mission was
given welcome expressive of this
country's response TO the mighty dem
ocratic upheaval in Russia.
Having rested during the afternoon
from their five weeks trip, the visitors
dined quietly tonight at the home
placed at their disposal. Tomorrow
they will pay their respects to Secre-
tary Lansing and 20 with him to the
White House to be received by Presi-
dent Wilson and TO present a message
from the new Russian government.
Lieutenant General Roop will convey
the greetings of the Russian army to
Secretary of War Baker.
Members of Mission
The following are members OF the
special embassy in order OF their rank:
Ambassador Boris A. Bakhmeteif
and wife).
Lieutenant General RoOp, representa-
tive of the Russian army.
Professor LomonOSOf. member OF the
Council of Engineers and representa-
tive of the ministry.
Professor Borodine. representative OF
the Ministry of Agriculture.
NJ. Novitzky. representative Ministry
of Finance.
Attache-M. Soukine, first secretary
New-York tribune., 1917-06-20

Lieutenant General Leclercq. who b..
earned high appreciation during ,os
military career. "s
venture to hope, Mr.. Presiden, o..
you will accord full faith and creds&ns &
10 everything that they say. espec,sIs
when they assure you OF the hon.
entertain for the happiness and ~,
perity OF the United States OF Ame.ees' 49,
and of my faithful and very sinc..ss
friendship. ALBEIT"
Washington, June l9.-The Bels;..
war mission, having expressed ;.
American officials Belgium's gra.i,rs.
for what this country has done ..
her stricken people. regards its wo.l
here as complete, since il came nsi,...
TO seek men, money nor ships. no, :.
give advice.
Now that the mission is here hou
ever. officials are eager TO show !.
more than a perfunctory way ,h.s.
deep sympathy for Belgium's war =.
pirations. Suggestions will be sonss.
on many phases of the war. and 4, y
likely that the mission will visit e. -
eral other cities in order furtbe,
cement ;he bond between the two con-
tries.
Tonight the members were the Al,
ner guests Of Secretary Lansing.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-20
Ship Board Assigns
German Vessels for
Service to Russia

Washington, June 19.-Two vessels
Of the Shipping Boards feet were
chartered to-day to Russia for trans
porting to Archangel part of the 3O0,-
600 tons of Russian supplies awaiting
shipment at New York. Other ships
will be given 70 the Russians as fast
a. they are available. The Russian
port will be icebound again before Oc-
tober !.
The vessels chartered to-day are
from the enemy feet seized in Ameri-
can ports. They are of about 1000
tons each.
The Russians will move first agri-
cultural machinery for harvesting
grain crops about TO ripen on the
steppes. This would be sent overland
to the Pacific Coast and shipped from
there TO Nladivostok but for the great
freight congestion already existing at
RusSia'S eastern port.
Removal Of locomotives and cars
from the Siberian railway TO interior
Russia has permitted 100000, 900 tons
Of freight TO pile up at Nladivostok,
which the Russians have no hope of
moving until they can transport from
America large number of locomotives
and cars now awaiting shipment on the
Pacific Coast.
The Russians have bought in this
country 900 locomotives and 100000
freight cars Cor the Siberian line.
Russia never has had large mer-
chant feet and now has virtually no
ships. Most of the Russian vessels are
small, and at present are operated by
the British between England and
France.
: In exchange for this the British have
supplied the Russians with coal and
other commodities in British bottoms,
but the submarine campaign has made
such inroads on British shipping that
the British are Withdrawing their
shiDe
New-York tribune., 1917-06-20
Japan's s Ships May Fill
Gap Left by Sinkings
u. S. Negotiating for Shifting
of Tonnage from Pacific
to Atlantic

Washington, June 10 Submarine in
roads on transatlantic shipping prob
ably will draw japanese vessels into
the transatlantic trade. The American
government. it was learned to-day. al
ready is negotiating with Japan for re-
moval of tonnage from the Pacific to
the Atlantic.
Japan has about 100000 tons of
ocean -gc;nc Shipping, much of which,
il is said, could be removed to the
Atlantic without seriously injuring
Japanese trade. Great Britain, il is
said. is particularly anxious for Japan
to rut some of her vessels to trans
porting supplies from America to the
European Allies.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-20

of legation, Ministry Of Foreign Al
fairs: Captain Dubassof of the guard,
aide de camp Cand wife), Captain
Chutt.
The following members viii remain
in Washington for the present: NJ
Soukine. as diplomatic secretary to the
mission; Karpovitch. as private secre-
tary to the ambassador; Captain Du-
bassoif. aide de camp to the ambassa-
dor: Baron Gunsburg, attache; Lieu
tenant General Roop, and his adjutants'
Captain Martinof and Captain Chutt;
VI. Novitzky, chief of the financial sec
tion, and his two assistants. NJ. Pert
zof and NJ. Boushkaref; Nine. Sergi-
New-York tribune., 1917-06-20
Japan Begins Ship Inquiry
Plans to Reduce Foreign Com
panies' Subsidies Next Year

Washington. June 49, The Japanese
government has begun an investigation
into the conditions of the foreign lines
OF subsidized shipping companies. with
the intention of reducing their subsi-
dies when new contracts are concluded
with the companies FOR the fiscal years
19ls19 and 1920. The present con-
tracts expire March 81, 1918.
Two years ago the japanese govern
ment was authorized by the Diet 10
conclude four-year contracts with the
shippers, but the government arranged
for only two years. The authorities
now feel that considering the unusual
prosperity which the japanese shipping
companies are enjoying. the amount OF
state bounty could be cut without the
companies suffering.
4 proposal to this effect is being sup
ported by several members of the Jap
anese Cabinet.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-20

here. as previously had been announced.
Mr.. Steffens left the party at New
York.
The Russian Diplomatic Commission,
which reached Washington yesterday,
will probably arrive in New York City
week from next Saturday, according
10 Alexander y. Sakhnovsky. head of the
Russian Union of Zemstvos and NUM-
cipalities Mr.. Sakhnovsky said yester-
day he would see Boris A. BakhmeteU,
head Of the commission, tomorrow IN
Washington 10 arrange for the visit
Of the Russian delegation here. Mr..
Bakhmetieff will be the first ambassa
dor representing new Russia in Wash
Ington.
Reception Here Planned
Nine. Bakhmeteif arrived in New
York yesterday afternoon, and is stay
ing at the Plaze. She is accompanied
by Nine. T.. ". PoushkareS, Nine. VI. \.
Doubasoff and Nine Z. y. Lomonasof.
Mr.. Sakhnovsky has made tentative
arrangements Tor the reception of the
Russian commission here, and is work
ing in cooperation with Mayor Mitchell
in arranging for entertainments. About
2j.000 Russians living in New York will
greet the commission, the first ac-
credited representative of the Provis
ional Government, on its arrival. Mr.
Sakhnovsky said that a Russian mass
meeting would be held in Madison
Square Garden. at which the members
of the commission would address their
former countrymen on the momentous
events which have taken place IN their
fatherland.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-20
Americas Role
In War Glorious,
Says King Albert
Baron Moncheur Delivers to
Wilson Letter Introduc-
ing Belgian Mission

Washington, June I9.-1he personal
letter TO President Wilson from King
4ibert, deIiUered yesterday by Baron
WOncbeur. head Of the Belgian Mission
70 this country. 1cds made public by
the state Department fo-day, and is as
fOliO.cs:
commend to your eXcellency's
kindly reception the mission which
bears this letter. This mission will
express to the President the feelings
New-York tribune., 1917-06-20
Urge German People to Add
To Inadequate Pensions

Copenhagen, June l9.-Germsn news
papers print an appeal for collection
Of great national fund to supplement
pensions for war cripples and the
pensions are described as inadequate.
"Vorwaerts" calls it crying shame
and disgrace to appeal TO private
generosity for the relief which a
grateful Fsthcrland should gran. adc-
quately from the public treasury.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-20
Policeman Killed by Train

John Allen, a special policeman at
tached to the Bridge Defence Division,
No. !. on duty at the Manhattan end
Of the Brooklyn Bridge. was killed last
night by B. Z. 7. train. Allen, on
being relieved from duty. attempted TO
cross the tracks TO get to the bridge
promenade. His body was cut IN two
by the wheels Of the train.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-20

evsky, stenographer, and NJ. Sergievsky,
representing tn. Russian press.
Will Come 10 New York
The chiefs of the technical delega-
tions. who will stay in Washington for
A short time, taking part in the official
programme and then will proceed TO
New York. are Professor Lomonosof,
railways and communications; Pro-
fessor Borodine, agriculture, and Col
one, Orarovsky, munitions and sup
plies.
Other members whose work is purely
teci meal will 90 to New York lmme-
ditely.
Neither Lincoln Stefens nor Nine.
Protopopf accompanied the mission
New-York tribune., 1917-06-20
6,248 Join Navy Since War

Washington. June l9.-Since the be-
ginning Of the war with Germany 56.2iS
men have enlisted in the navy. The
total is now l20,923, recruiting to-day
and yesterday bringing net gain in
enlistment NJ I.203
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-22
"SWEDE" .RISBERG
(White Sox Shortstop.

Manager Rowland, of the White
Sox. has as much confidence in Short
atop "Swede" Risberg as in any of
his seasoned veterans for the young
infelder is fighter who dosen't admit
defeat until the last man Is out.
In discussing his infeld recently.
Rowland. said regarding his short
fielder:
"Risherg has fielded extremely well
all reason. He started as a weak hit
ter, but he has improved his average
materia lily, and that against August
pitching. which Is much stronger than
In the early months of the race. He
Is fighter from thee ground up and
he never admits defeat until the last
man is out,
His presence on the irfleld. despite
the fact that he is serving his first
full season in the major leagues, has
instilled lot of confidence into the
other players for he Is pepper persona
fed Ham Patterson. for whom he
work ed last season was present at one
OF our recent games and he predicted
at the time that In another year Ris-
berg will he hitting as well as any
shortstop IN the American league.
"Risherg has made good as fielder.
and I am confident that he will make
good as a hitter as we'll. He never
stops trying and he isn't easily dis
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-22
Who's Who in the Worlds Series
BY JACK vEIOCK.


couraged, which is a big point in his
favor
No youngster making a fight for
fame as major league player could
receive bigger boost from man
ager than Rowland has handed out
to Risbers II shows that the White
Sox leader has world of confidence
in his shortgrass guard. and Risbergs
playing during the past few weeks
has been all that could be asked for
Risberg came to the White Sox for
keeps last Fall. lie played with the
Vernon club in the Pacific Coast
league last season. but second base
was his station then, so when he was
injected into the White Sox lineup at
shortstop he had a lot of new tricks
to learn.
The sox grabbed Risberg chiefly for
his fielding ability. as ne was not a
fence buster. even in the Coast league.
where he hit .263 last season, Prior
TO last season RiJberg PLAYED in seve-
raj of the smaller minor leagues. but
his total experience in professional
ball has been cramn1ed into the past
five years.
He is valuable man TO the Sox
for the reason that, like Buck Weaver.
he can be played at second or third
base. He Is a finished fielder, who
can go to the right or left equally we'll
for a batted ball and his fayt, ac-
curate throwing from the short field
has cut off many hit this season.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-22
All Favoriaes Win at Columbus,

Columbus, O., Sept. 21.-There was
no stake event on the card for the
Grand circuit horses at the Driving
park today and the racing was not up
TO the standard of the first four days
of the meeting. The three-year-old
trotting event only had three starters
and Tom Murphy landed this with the
Indiana owned colt. Kelly DeForest.
beating the others in straight heats
Murphy had a good day, his mount,
Butthaie, disposing of the 2:e4 PAGERS
in straight heats.
The best betting event OF the inee.-
ing was the 2;12 pace, the favorite,
Uhlan Simmons, winning. Ina Jay.
the first choice. won the 2:l2 trot.
break causing her to lose the second
heat. All four favorites won today,
only one first choice having cashed
before this week. Cold weather ard
a high wind prevented fast time to-
day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-22
ANCIENT GREEKS USED
DREADED LIQUID FIRE

New York. Sept. 2f--Many of the
weapons used in modern warfare and
generally considered by *ls genera
ton to be the result of the modern
scientific age. are not only not Tho
products of contemporary genius. but
actually date back in some cases three
thousand years.
Among the multitude of antiquated
revtvals the asphyxiating bomb stands
AS a good example This missile has
been used by the armies and navies
Of ancient empires Probably long
before Caesars time. but certainly
contempt airy with him, il was put to
good use by the Greek. the Romans
the Carthaginians; and the navy OF
Cleopatra of Egypt used the weapon
in several battles, 1t probably having
been introduced by Antony
According TO existing records the
priority of invention lies with the
ling smoke. Later this device was
Chinese Instead OF deadly chemicals
ii contained materials that emitted a
nauseous odor. accom- panied by stiff
known in Europe and carried the
rather inelegant but expressive name
OF "stinkpot'
Another Chineoe war method used
by the anctents and brought up to
date by modern armies and navies. liz
the incendiary shell. They invented
rocket. later adopted and widely
used by the Saracens, which Aired a
kind of missile having claws or hooks
that would catch hold to the side of
building or ship and set fire to It,
These balls were made of petroleum
and inter. which became famous In
ehlater ages as Greek fire.