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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
DID NOT ASK MONEY.
Mr.. Meegan Asked No Pay for House
Journal Returned.

10 the Editor OF The Star:
Your article in The Evening Star of
Thursday, July IL, in reference to the
return of the House journal of the
Twenty-fourth Congress is entirely in
correct, and the following is a true
statement of facts:
Miss Mary T. Hill called at my place
of business with the House journal,
believing that 1t could be sold, but /
Informed her that 1t was government
property and must be returned to the
House of Representatives. She and 1
afterward called at the office of the
clerk of the House of Representatives
and saw Mr.. Jerry South, the clerk in
charge of the journals, and I informed
him that the journal which we had with
us was the property of the House of
Representatives and we desired to re-
turn 1t. There was no question of
money. and the statement in your ar
ticle which reads. "rHow much can I
get for this?' asked the junk man,
You cannot get cent said Mr. South,
as this is one of the records of Con-
gress, etc" is a misstatement There
was no call for such a statement, as no
money was thought of. and I have a
which states that there was no ques-
ton Of money-as we both knew gov
eminent property could not be bought
or sold, and I felt proud to have been
able to return SO valuable manuscript
to Uncle Sam" Then Mr. South, taking
down our names and addresses, said
that he would see to 1T that we should
receive the thanks of the House Of
Representatives for the return Of the
journal, which he did not know was
JAMES F. MEEGAN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
No Help

If evil things should come to
pass, it will not help to cry
"Alasp' It will not help to cry
"Alackl Life gives me fantods in
my back!" When Lincoln held
the White House job he had
good excuse to sob. Then every
day brought woe and care,
brought dismal tidings of despair.
Great Abe would listen to the
news that gave his government
the blues, and cry (men thought
he ought to waiD, Say, that re-
minds me of a tale" Some did
not understand him then, some
mirthless, narrow-minded men;
they called him jester and buff
foon, while they put up their dole
full tune and talked of dead mems
bones and biers and wept some
forty kinds of tears. But now we
think of Abe as one who saved
things by his genial fun. Histo-
rians now love to bless the man
who smiled in times of stress,
who told gay yarns while others
wept and their supply of sack
cloth kept. Though deep and
dark your trouble is, it does no
good to cry Gee whiz!" Pretend
you do not care a darn, and tell
the boys rafting yarn.
WALT MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
BAND CONCERTS.

BY the United States Soldiers
Home Band. in the bandstand at
the Soldiers Home, this afternoon
at o'clock. John 8. NJ. thinner
mann. director.
my Country. IT'S of Thee"
Medley overture, asky High" Taylor
(Witmark Song Hits.)
Descriptive, Musical Scenes
Eh ,a s~,tz frdm NV a Home langley
Characteristic, "jasmo". . .Klohr
Valse hesitation. 1.-The Night
Morceau. "A Chinese Epi: '''
Finale, "Take Me Back to 0e''o'A
My Alabama. Dillon
THE Star Spangled Banner"
At the marine barracks this after
noon at 40 O'Clock, by the United
States Marine Band. Walter F.
March. THE Path of Glory" Woods
Overture, ''Lurline".. Wallace
Selection, "Sari". .kalman
Song, THE Miracle Of Love" Mckee
Obligato by Musician Arthur s.
Whitcomb.
Scarf Dance. ....... .Chaminade
Novelette,. I'm Poppyland" .A.bers
Excerpts from "Girofie-
Mar rcHna America First: .i fo9eg
The Star Spangled Banner"
The audience is required to stand
at attention. men with their hats
removed. while the band is play
Ing THE Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
READY FOR CELEBRATION.
Program Completed for Patriotic
Meeting of Sixth Precinct Guard.

Final arrangements have been COM
pleted for patriotic demonstration under
the auspices Of the sixth precinct branch
Of the Home Defense League Wednes-
day night at o'clock at Gonzaga
College Theater. Al I street northwest.
A concert will be given By the Grotto
Band. prominent members Of the clergy
and men well known in political life
will speak and an elaborate program
OF music will be given. Maj. Pull
man will be among the speakers.
The pastors Of all the Churches in the
sixth precinct addressed thei,. con-
gregations yesterday about this cele-
bration.
Promptly at pm. Wednesday a pro-
cessson of automobiles, led by the
Grotto Band, will leave 9Th street and
pennsylvania avenue and parade
through the downtown section, wind
Ing up at the hall in time for the
celebration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
WAGE FARMERS URGED
TO SAVE FOR NEXT LOAN
Benjamin Strong, Jr., Evolves
Scheme to Simplify transfer
Of Credits"

A comprehensive scheme for accumu-
lating and investing the savings of
the people in government securities
without causing credit expansion has
been evolved by Benjamin Strong, Jr,
governor OF the federal reserve bank
Of New York. out the experiences of
the first offering of $4,000. 100000 of the
liberty loan. His suggestions are made
In an effort to simplify the complicat-
ed transfer of credits" necessary In
meeting the payments of the loan sub
scriptions, handled adequately, how
ever. by the federal reserve system
He divides bond buyers into four
groups: Hoarders OF cash. capitalists
with and without surplus bank bal
ances and wage earners. To wage
earners he would turn for a greater
proportion of the next loan as the
most mobile form Of producing cash
for payment to the government without
disturbance Of credits. He therefore
lays particular stress on cultivating
the habit Of saying among wage-aarn-
ers. which would result in facilitating
investment without need of borrowing
and placing strain on the banks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
OPENS RELIEF BRANCH
OF CATHOLIC ALUMNAE
Office In Bond Building Will Be in
Charge Of Mrs. Hannis
Taylor.

Mrs. Hannis Taylor. as chairman Of the
Catholic alumnae branch of the woman's
war relief committee. today opened offices
in the Bond building. where cordial well
come will be given to all those who come
to Washington as strangers to take en-
will be told where homes are awaiting
them with congenial associations and as
far as possible quarters will be found with
persons from their old home state.
While this committee is awaiting call
ers they will be busy on knitting and gar
ments for the Red Cross. Card catalogues
are being kept Of information that will be
OF service to the strangers coming to the
capital The offices will be open daily
from 10 am. until 5 40 pm. All persons
interested are invited to call and the COM
mittee will be glad to furnish information
and welcome cooperation.
Among those on the committee assisting
Mrs. Taylor are Nine. Calderon Mrs p
J: Lennox. Miss Edna Sheehy. Miss Nam
ME Sheehy. Mrs. Charles Bailey. Miss
Mafa Calvo. Miss Maher, Mrs. Waddell,
Mrs Wallace. Mrs. Charles Thorn and
Miss Forrest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
BROWNS SELF IN BATHTUB.
Mrs. Baum Recently Had Been Pa.
rolled From the Hosnifal

Mrs. Margaret j. Baum. forty seven
years old. wife Of Policeman Charles
Baum, member of the White House
squad committed suicide Mt her home
about noon yesterday by drowning her
self in the bath tub. She was a paroled
patient from the Government Hospifal
for the Insane and soon would have
returned there 1t is believed she end
ed her life because she dreaded return
ing to the hospital.
Mrs. Baum, who was on leave of alb
sence from his police duties to spend
his time with his wife at their home
1920 Monroe street. saw and conyersed
with his wife only about fifteen min
utes before he found her dead in the
bath tub. DIR. Davis responded to "A
call sent to the Emergency Hospital
and made an unsuccessful effort to
save her life with a pnlmoter
Funeral<servfces will be held at the
family residence tonight at o'clock.
Interment will be at Parksley, W. Va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
AUTO SQUAD CAPTURES
ALLEGED JOY RIDERS
Three Youths Rounded Up About
Midnight in Physicians Car.
Admissions Reported. J

Detective James Springmann and
Policemen Connors and Bailey, men,
bers of Maj. Pullman's automobile
squad. last night captured three alleged
youthful joy riders in the automobile of
DIR. Thomas A. Grower, 1410 M street,
about three hours after it was taken
from near New York avenue and 9Th
street. while he was visiting a patient.
Members of the squad went in differ
en- directions in an effort to round up
the Joy riders. and the three boys were
found near 18th and streets about
midnight enjoying a ride in the ply
sician's car.
At police headquarters the trio reg
istered as Lamont Elwood Pitcher, six
teen years old. 4016 7th street: Henry
Ellsworth NARROW, fifteen years, 632
Morton street, and Frank Calvert
Weems. sixteen years. 1926 New Hamp-
shire avenue.
The boys were charged with Joy
riding and will be given a hearing In
Juvenile Court Pitcher. it is stated,
admitted to the police that he and a
companion participated in a Joy ride in
the automobile Of DR.. Stuart johnson,
5212 14th street, a week ago. He also
Is said to have admitted taking a car
from Glen Echo some time ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
PROMOTIONS DUE IN NAVY.
Beard, Headed by Admiral Mayo,
Meets Here.

The navy board for promotion of Of
fcers. headed by Admiral Henry r.
Mayo, met here today to recommend
the permanent appointment of one rear
admiral. eight captains and twenty
commanders and the temporary selec-
ton. recently authorized by Congress.
Of four rear admirale, twenty captains
and forty-six commanders
Those given temporary advancement
will not be qualified for permanent pro
Grafton by another selection hoard ~
be convened when sufficient vacancies
occur. Secretary Daniels announced to-
day. W
The board. in addition to Admiral
Mayo. consists of Vice Admiral De VIZ
Coffman and Rear Admirals Nathaniel
r. Usher Frank F. Fletcher. walter
Mclean. Albert G. Winterhalter. AIhsrt
". Grant. William L. Rodgers and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
PAY YOUR PERSONAL TAX
OR LOSE YOUR CHATTELS
Special Collectors Start Out Today
to Give Final Notice to
Delinquents.

II you haven't paid your personal tax
which was due May /. look out or Ben
L. Prince. collector Of taxes for the
District Of Columbia, will get you.
Three deputy collectors started out
early this morning to give final notice
to delinquent taxpayers that they
would have to come forward with about
100000 still due the District, or steps
would be taken by Mr.. Prince to levy
on their personal goods and chattels.
The personal tax levy amounts to
s!.3oo.o 900, but of this amount about
failed to pay UP will be given a rea-
sonable time to do so after the noti-
hcatton by the special collectors today.
In connection with this DELINQUENCY
there is penalty Of per cent attached
for failure to have paid by June /. 2
per cent for failure to have paid by
July 1. while a penalty of per cent
Will be assessed for failure to pay by
August l. The penalty is increased /
per cent for each succeeding month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
BURGLARS MAKE RAIDS
ON POuCEMEN'S HOMES
Residences Of Bluecoats Special OBJ
jects Of Looters, Who Make
Several Good Hauls.

Inspector Clifford Grant, chief Of de-
tectives. is anxious to learn the iden-
tity of the crooks who have been rob-
bing homes of members Of the police
force. They have not yet paid visit
to his house. however. but he is unable
to tell when they may come there. Po-
liceman Bosier Castle, who Is in the
training camp at Fort Myer and re-
sides at 1912 9Th street northeast. is
the latest police victim of the robbers.
Removing a screen from a window,
the intruders entered the house and
took two dozen eggs and two dressed
chickens from the pantry. Going to
the upper part of the house. they took
90 cents. a bunch Of keys, pocketknife
the policeman's trousers hanging in q
closet.
Badge S22. the departments insignia
that was issued to Harry X. Wilson.
member Of the squad Of the sixth pre-
cinct. was among the articles stolen
from the wearers home. 514 K street
northeast. early yesterday morning.
The policeman's shoes, several foreign
coins and articles of jewelry also were
stolen.
house was visited several days ago
and his uniform slashed. and an uni
Identified robber was frightened from
the house Of John c. Costello. a re-
tired policeman, not long ago.
Burglars early yesterday morning
made good haul at 421 NJ street.
They climbed the porch, entered the
sleeping apartments Of Jesse Falconi
and Domfco Cont and obtained $165,
watch and two checks while their
owners slept.
George Leapley, 1924 K street south
east. reported to the police that he was
held up by an unidentified colored man
at Maryland avenue and az street
southwest about 2:30 o'clock yesterday
and robbed of IS.
John Bassett, 948 New York avenue,
reported that an unsuccessful attempt
was made to open safe on his prem
ises yesterday morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
TO DISCUSS STORE DELIVERY.
Civic Bodies Invited to Conference to
Plan Economic Service

Washington civic organizations are
being invited to attend conference
to devise an equitable plan for eIlimi-
mating waste in store delivery service,
being arranged for Friday evening at
. o'clock. at the national suffrage head
quarters. 1925 Rhode Island avenue by
the National American Woman Suffrage
Association.
The Federation Of Citizens Associa-
tions, the District Federation Of Wo-
mems Clubs. the labor organizations Of
the city, the Consumers League and the
local suffrage organizations are being
asked to send representatives to the
conference to form a cooperative con-
sumers committee which will take up
the question with the merchants Of
Washington.
The letter Of Invitation is signed by
Mrs. Frank M. ROessing, acting chair
man of the Washington Headquarters
OF the National American Woman Suf-
frage Association. Mrs. Roessing states
the proposals of her organization and
the reasons for them in the letter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
ST. sw1THIN VAGUE PROPHET.
Almost Any Brand of Weather Can
Be Predicted for Forty Days.

st. Swithin mixed up his omens yes
terday in such a way that almost any
sort of weather can be expected during
the next forty days. Those who have
grown accustomed to watch the fair
get a line on the weather. as promised
in the old Jingle--"St. Swithin's day
faire. then forty faire days cometh:
st: swithin's day rainy. then forty
rainy days cometh"-are vexed twixt
hope and fear. For who, with yest,er-
days array of weather brands. could
predict what the future may bring
forth? There was rain, there were
clouds. there was sunshine-anything
that would help the weather man to
play safe. But if 1t is portended thai
there shall be forty days of rain, per
haps allowance will be made for the
heavy downfalls of the last ten days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
Storm Damages Park Trees.

The heavy deluge of rain. accom-
panied by a strong wind In the heavy
deal Of property in Washington. caused
much damage to the trees In Potomac
Park. Many trees were completely
uprooted. while many Of them were
bereft Of a number Of limbs The
exact amount Of damage indicted in the
park is not known yet, officials In the
ONCE Of public buildings and gronds
now Awaiting q report
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
CHAIN STORES TO AID
Biggest Systems Of Country to Co.
Operate With Food Administration

SIX OF the biggest chain store systems
OF the country have pledged their ca.
operation to the food administrator
cards pieose
me companies which will perform
ms patriotic service are the United
Cigar Stores, the F. W. Wooiworth
company. the Atlantic and Pacific Tea
company, the Jones Brothers Tea Com
pany. the Jewel Tea Company ana ~.
Klker-H He geman Company.
Inc food administration also has been
promised the aid of more than a score
OF smaller organizations of this sort
States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
JAM FOR WOUNDED SOLDIERS,
Washington to Prepare Dainties for
Use in Army Field Hospitals.

Jelies. jams and preserves are to be
women for use in army field hospitaIs
under the auspices of Spanish War Aug
Hilary, No. ]. according to announcement
made today by Mrs. Allyn X Capron
widow of Capt. Capron Of the army
This work. which is under the general
direction of the Red Cross. is to be a big
task, Mrs. Capron pointed out this after
noon. and she Is desirious of getting in
touch at once with any women who are
willing to aid In the effort In hand
Mrs. Capron can be found at Chatham
Courts, 1881 Columbia road northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Marketing formed the theme Of an
address by Miss Ida Plummer. public
school teacher Of the District, at a
Association yesterday afternoon at 704
T street northwest. The speaker urged
members Of the association to cooper
ate with the government In the war
time conservation Of foodstuffs and to
sign the national economy meal pledge.
Rev. Allen Upper of New York city,
who is occupying the pulpit at the
First Presbyterian Church in the abb
sence of Rev. DR.. John Britain Clark,
pastor of the church. who is away on
vacation. is to lecture on THE Study
of the Book of Books" at the prayer
meeting Thursday evening at o'clock
in the Sunday school room Of the
church.
A reception to "our soldier boys is
to be held next Saturday evening at 8
o'clock in the lecture room Of the
church. An entertaining program is
now being arranged to welcome the
soldiers.
Memorial services for the eolored
victims of the East st. Louis. race riots
are to be held in various colored
churches of the city during the week.
according to announcement made today
by Rev. S. P. W. Drew. pastor of Cos
mopolitan Baptist Church. The first
service will be held this evening in
Cosmopolitan Church under the aus
pices of the National Evangelical Min
listers Alliance of America.
n. B. Hutchinson yesterday after
noon struck his shoulder on the plat
form at Wells bathing beach. in the
tidal basin. and received a painful in
jury. He was taken to Emergency
Hospital
While working In q bottle factory at
South Capitol and o streets yesterday
ntner M ~
~ street southwest. fell through an
elevator shaft and received injuries
about the head and body. He was
taken to Casualty Hospital. where ply
sicians said his condition was not Sc
rious-
TIE annual reunion Of the Confeder-
ate Veterans Of the Department of vir-
October -. "a and 25. according to an
ro1ncement just received by members
Of Gen Harry Heth Camp Of this city.
The order naming the dates Of the en-
commander of the Department of Vir-
ginia-
Alice Parker. two years old. aa.Eh-
11os n street. was thrown from her
mothers arms while returning home in
a motor bus from Leonardtown, Md,
yesterday afternoon. The little one
1ohoSu OH TIC EOdQ ana received a
number of cuts and bruises. A PASSING
motorist took the child to Waldorf,
where first aid was rendered, and later
brought the mother and members of
her party home. It is thought the
child Is not seriously hurt
A weekly meeting Of the Home De-
tense League of the third precinct WIN
be held this evening at the station
mouse. street between Goth and 21st
streets northwest. Civilian Can't. q M
Fisher expects a full attendance at this
meeting that all members of the league
tthcation cards.
The pupils Of the Giddipx. Seso.,
playground are holding weekly enter
tainments on Fridays in connection
with parents meetings and the reSnIar
playground activities. Refreshmenfs
ares are 500 and the proceeds used to buy
open-afr playlet entitled "a Dream ~
e sairy, dass T T,ii be presented at an
Misses Rosa B. Lane and Alice N
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
To Be Paid in French Money

american soldiers sent to France will
not be paid in gold or United States
currency. but will be given their
cholce OF French money at current ex-
change rates, or a check which ca, he
mailed home or cashed a desired For
execution of the plan a large credit has
been established abroad, and the
United States government will draw
upon II as needed That. 1t was point
ed out, Will preclude any possibility Of
the Germans sinking or capturing
money on its way to cash pay war
rants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
ONCE where JOY FLED
WHEN LIGHTS WENT OUT
One Def
One Dead, One Wounded and Five
Under Arrest Is the elimination
Of Sunday Craps Game.

One dead. one wounded and five per-
sons under arrest was the elimination
OF a game of craps that was played in
the house of Bertha Hill. colored. 325
syphax court southwest, last night
about O'Clock. Samuel Sewell, col
ored. thirty-five years old. was shot in
the right chest and so seriously wound
ed that he died shortly after he reached
Casualty Hospital Bertha Hill was
shot in the leg and the police took her
to Casualty Hospital.
According to statements made Of the
affair to the police. several colored
men were participating In a game of
Til" and Hill was cutting" the
game. Two Of the men became in
volved in a dispute about So, the police
were told. and Bertha started the more
serious part OF the affair by discharg-
ing q revolver
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
Special Film Features

Especial Film Features
! Circle, 2105 Pa. Ave. Phone ". sss.
! ToDAY-Special Colored 5-reeI Production.
! PEARL WHITE. in MAY BLOSSOM"
| Lyric Theater and Garden. 14tA ana
Irving SITS. NV.
fToDAY-HESRY B.. WALTHALL and
ADVENTURE" Also q Good Comedy.
Olympic Theater. 1881 o 81. NV.
TO-DAY. AUBREY SMITH. In
THE WITCHING HOUR"
! stanton Theater-Pnrk, 9Th 4 O, NE.
OPEN 6:30-DOUBLE SHOW.
STAR sPANGLED BANNER" Powerful Plot
Paula Blackton's LITTLE STRATEGIST."
BAND CONCERT. 7:s0.
Leader, 5o7 9th st. NV.
ToDAY-sEsuE HAYAKAwA. in ''THL
JAGUAR'S CLAWS"
Masonic Auditorium. 18th 4 ny. Az.
ToNIGHT-PAULINE FREDERICK. in
HER BETTER SELF.'
Also a Comedy.
Penn Gardens-Open Air.
Penna. Ave. at 21st st. NV.
Americas Finest Air Dome and
Winter Garden.
Built for the purpose-not vaeant lot.
Comfortable Seats. Patriotic Ideas and
large space for autos.
Motor II you can, but come anyway.
It's q treat and a pleasure to visit.
CHRIS AND LAMP"
LUCK OF ROARING CAMP"
.'SKYLARkING ON SKIES"
COULDN'T GET UP IN THE MORNING.
CAPTAINS OF TOMORROW"
TALMADGn. starring
In .'PANTHEA." gripping s-part story.
which run months in n. 7. city.
Truxton. North Capitol ana Fla. Ave.
NARY LAWsoN's SECRET" Also
Good Comedy. ]
Empire Theater. oil n st. NE.
Empire Park. 327 Eth st. ME.
BY Special ReQuest-D0UGLAS FAIR
BANKS; IN his best est !. and funniest picture
edy. HEART STRATEGY"
TOMORROW-CHARLIE CHAPLIN. In I
THE IMMIGRANT"
Crandalrs Theater. 9th and d Str.
'ToDAY-KITFY GORDON. in ..THb BE-
LOVED ADVENTURES"
Crandalps Savoy Garden.
18th and Columbia Road.
sTEDMAN. in THE WORLD APART"
TOMORROW-ANT0NI MORENO, In THE
MAGNIFICENT MEDDLER.''
CrandaIl's Apollo TheAter and
Garden. 624 H st. ME. \
TODAY-NORMA TALMADGE, in I
POPPY"
TOMORROW-ETHELC CLAYTON, In sJHE
STOLEN PARADISE"
Crandall's Ave. Grand, 0z5 Pa. Az. SE.
TODAY-KATHLYN WILLIAMS, In THE
COST OF HATRED
EXTRA T0NIGHT-"COLUMBIA' GALL"
Patriotic Feature. Troops a and B, d. O.
Cavalry. are shown In action and training
See your many friends.
TOMORR0W-ANITAE STEWART. IN
'CLOVER'S REBELLION"
Warrington Park In Open, 18th = d I
FARNUM. in ..TFE
PRICE OF SILENCE" Fox Production. /
Liberty, North Capitol and r Sta. !
DALTON, In 'CHICK-
EN- CASEY" Also GEORGE 0vEY, In
"JERRY'S TRIAL"
Raphael Theater, 1408 9th 81. NV.
WILLIAMS, in ''THD
ROSARY"
s-s-e-s-s-s.s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-