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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
VAUDEVILLE AT Y. M. C. A.
Boys Department to Give Entertain
ment Saturday Evening.

The boys department Of the Young
Mems Christian Association is to give
a vaudeville entertainment in the
mems gymnasium this evening at Sis
o'clock for the benefit of the camp
fund. A number of local entertainers
have been secured for the program
among them L. c. Everard, Thompson
and company, gymnasts; Nick Altrock
of the Nationals. in twenty minutes
of base ball comedy; Ed Callow, in
--latest Dope on the 1917 Base Ball
Pennant"; Tom Chapman of the Mount
Pleasant players. in team with George
A. Degnan. well known blackface
comedian and monologist; Sol Gluck OF
George Washington University Ora
matte Club, in a reading from Schrab
and Rustum: King brothers, violin and
piano; Y. NJ. c. A. Quartet and others.
The program will close with a camp
fire sketch by a number of the boys, in
GLIDING Lloyd Berrall. Paul Sullivan
Samuel Leech, George Hybl and Frank
Daniels. L. Gordon Leech will act as
interlocutor in a minstrel sketch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
WOMEN'S YEOMEN CORPS
HAS OFFICIAL UNIFORM
Modelled After Style Of Those Worn
by Men in Regular
Service.

Special uniforms have been adopted by
the Navy Department for the members
of the newly established women's corps
of yeomen in the navy and soon will
make their first appearance in public.
They are similar to those of the regular
yeoman of the masculine gender, differ
ing only to meet orthodox require
ments. The service uniform of the yeo-
man of the gentler sex consists of a
plain blue serge skirt. four inches from
the ground and a plain white shirt
waist with slightly rolling collar, open
at the neck like the bluejacket's shirt,
and finished off with black silk neck
erchief tied in front with a sailors
knot. The collar differs from the regu-
lation sailor collar in that 1t is rolling
and not square and lacks the stars. The
yeoman's rating badge on the arm has
a blue ground showing a red chevron
and crossed keys in white silk
For informal occasions or when the
weather favors. a white skirt similarly
may be worn instead of the blue skirt.
white. With the blue skirt black shoes
and stockings will be worn. In both
cases the shoes will be plain walking
shoes with low fiat heels, high silt
hat adopted is what is known in civil
life as the sailor straw" 1t is blue
in color and has a wide brim and high
crown and is bound with a broad black
ribbon bearing in gilt letters the words
~. s. Naval Reserve Force"
The uniform coat to be worn when
necessary consists Of a blue serge Nor
folk jacket with regulation black but
tons, showing the traditional anchor.
The rating badge of the corps is dis
played on the arm of the jacket. White
gloves will be worn with each uniform.
Though not gaudy nor expressed in
fancy" the uniform is regarded as serv-
iceable and attractive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
LOOK FOR MISSING GIRL.
Motorists and Hikers Asked to Help
Find Olive Van Nostrand.

IF you are a wanderluster. a motor
ist. of if you expect to take a walk any
where in or about Washington tomor-
row. please keep a sharp lookout for
Olive Van Nostrand. seventeen years
old. who has been missing from her
home since last Sunday"
This appeal has been made by Mr.. and
Mrs. A. l.. Reinhardt of 1850 Mount
Pleasant street northwest, at whose
home the girl lived. They have en-
listed the assistance of the police and
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. members
of the Y. w. c. A. Camp Fire Girls and
of many other organizations to aid in
the search for the girl.
Since last Sunday evening, when Olive
failed to return to her home after hav-
ing gone out for a walk, they have
been at work almost constantly. by day
and by night. searching for her. They
have run down many supposed clues,
but have found no trace of her.
When last seen the girl was wearing
blue suit. green hat with black velvet
band and buckle. white shirtwaist and
low black shoes with buckles. She has
dark hair and her mouth is drawn
slightly at one side as the result of an
operation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
ACCIDENTS IN THE STREETS.
Several Autoists and Cyclists Are
Injured in Collisions,

DR.. Albert Allemann. 1412 Allison
street. yesterday was injured on his
head as a result of a collision between
his bicycle and the automobile of J. A.
Chappelear, Ill U street. at 10th and H
streets. He was taken home after be-
ing treated at physicians Office.
William Daniels, Fort Myer. Va. was
knocked off his bicycle at Wisconsin
avenue and NJ street yesterday after
noon when his motor cycle and a street
car collided. Slight damage to the
motor cycle resulted.
The automobile of Frank Broughton,
1901 Park road, and a street car col
1ided at 14th and B streets southwest
Yesterday afternoon about 80 o'clock
Both vehicles were damaged
An automobile owned and operated
by DR.. William H. Syme, 1916 Euclid
street. last night about. 11:30 o'clock
was damaged as a result Of collision
with vehicle of the surface depart
ment of the District government near
18th and r streets. Occupants OF the
car We're not hurt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
The Nations Need.

To the Editor Of The Star
The nation cries aloud for statesmen.
broad-minded men, able, experienced,
courageous, to grapple with the prob
lens of the hour. The financial situa-
ton and food conditions are grave and
threatening The superabundance of
our wealth. unlimited. it seems, invites
profligacy, waste, graft, ruin. World
wide food shortage stares all humanity
in the face with starvation ana suHer-
ing in the wake.
These problems involve fundamental
principles of government and admins
tration, and call for constructive states
manship and administration or the
highest order to meet and overcome.
The nation cries out for statesmen.
The nation writhes in the throes OF
military unpreparedness, and cries
aloud in humiliation of national weak
ness while boasting the greatest wealth
and greatest people of all the nations of
the earth.
Boasts are poor breastworks and
bravado War has been declared
against a mighty enemy. ruthless. re-
lentless in destruction. 1t was declared
nearly month ago. but million men
-yolunteers-did not spring up over
night. oh, shameful, senseless boast!
congressman. do not waste any more
valuable time in Wrangiing over
whether it shall be volunteers or con-
scripts. II is an army anu navy the
nation needs. A condition. not theory
confrontS us.
The President calls for Consumption.
There is good and sufficient cause for
il. The Secretary of War recommends it
for equalization. 1t is democratic. The
history of the nation demands ii, and
the lesson of England in her travail of
1914 and 1915 is before us.
Congressman. vote for CONSUMPTION
without further delay. In it is the
country's general welfare and safest
way to military preparedness.
ANDREW JORDAN GREEN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
The Grief Monopolist.

If you imagine you have
trouble, that every troubles trot-
ting double, and each one fit to
kill, if YOU imagine you're en-
during the woe that is beyond
all curing, then think OF Kaiser
Bill Ii YOU believe the world is
ailing. and are inclined to do
some wailing. | bid you. friend,
be. still: forget the evil that be
falls you, forget the trifling grief
that gals you. and think of
Kaiser Bill. The kaiser's cornered
all of sorrow, all woe that he
could beg or borrow. and every
brand of i'll; you're not entitled
to a grumble, you should be
penitent and humble, beside old
Kaiser Bill All things that ever
chaied and bothered, all tribula-
tons he has fathered, with kultur
and with skill, and who are YOU
to talk OF grieving, your little
wool Of anguish weaving, beside
old Kaiser Bill? Oh, trespass not
on Bills dominions, but let him
wave his sable pinions as darkly
as he will: you cannot hope his
gloom to equal. or cen provide
decent sequel to dirges sung by
Bill! WALT MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
HORSE SHOW JUDGES NAMED.
Experts to Pass on Participants in
Capital Exhibition.

Some of the best known judges of
horse flesh in the country will officiate
at the National Capital horse show.
May to 10. The list of judges. made
public today, includes Nat 5. Cohen,
commissioner of agriculture of Ken
lucky; Louis Waring of New York and
Julian Morris Of Keswick. Va, who will
tie the ribbons in the saddle classes.
II. NJ. Luttrell of Delaplane, Va. and
Richard Newton of South Hampton, n.
j.. have accepted invitations to judge
the hunting events.
In the harness numbers George B.
Hume and G. Howard Davidson of New
York will name the awards. DIR. George
NJ. RommelI. chief of the bureau of
animal industry of the Department of
Agriculture. and Maj. r. G. Paxton.
u. s. A. will render the decisions In
the military and breeding numbers.
Entries for the show close next We'd
nesday. 1t is believed that the total
number of entries will excel 1000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
Mr.. BRYAN Sends Check to Y.MC.A

A check for $50 was given yesterday
by William Jennings Bryan to help
build and support the Y. NJ. c. A. build
ing being erected adjoining the camp
of the Sd Infantry, N. G. D. c., at Fort
Myer. Va In presenting the check to
Lieut.. Arthur L. Smith. chaplain of the
Sd Regiment, who is in charge of the
army Y. NJ. C. A. work in this section.
Mr.. Bryan said he would make like
donation each month during the prog
ress of the war. The Y. NJ. c. A. build
ing is a frame structure patterned
somewhat after those built at all the
army camps along the Mexican border
last summer. The work is being done
for the most party by members of the
regiment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
America and Freedom

America. thou needst not plead,
We come
With heart and hand to heed
The substance Of thy call.
One life is not enough to give.
That thy great liberty might live.
We lay it gladly meath those bars
OF sunset sky and evening stars
Oh, take il, take it, take all.
America.
America. we love but thee.
We're here
We fear enemy
But the Almighty's wrath.
But. like the champion martyrs, we
Uphold cause of liberty
Against the tyrant's bloody brand
That scourges our dear native land.
One name gives strength and guides the pa tn
America!
America. thou dost but know,
We wait
With heart and hand 10 show
The beauty of our cause
We fight not only for own
But to the world lives we loan
To get for each of Gods own souls
Freedom between the far-oT poles.
We bide now only thy just laws,
America.
America. bless us with thy hand,
Gods favors on our land.
Oh! may it e'er be free.
Lord. guide into the light,
Show us Justice and the right.
Give us, o Giver, great success
Ny land. my country tits Of thee.
America!
NATALIE L. PARTON. 10 years old.
Central High School.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
BOOKS AND PICTURES
TO STIR THE RED BLOOD
DIR. Bowerman Has Special Collection
at Public Library Depicting
Forefathers' Deeds.

For the purpose of assisting in stir
ring the red blood in the District of
Columbia. through the dissemination
of the tales of the thrilling and brave
deeds of the forefathers, DR.. George F.
Bowerman. librarian of the Public Lii
brary. has arranged a special collection
of historical books and pictures. The
exhibition is primarily designed not
only to interest the youth of Washing
ton. but adults who visit it, either to
find interesting books for their chill
dren or for themselves.
The collection of pictures which has
been arranged in conjunction with the
books. gives scenes from the great
periods of American history from the
discovery of the continent to the pres
ent day. The pictures are widely
varied in character and physical con-
struction. They illustrate the days
when the hardy manhood from Europe
first came to these shores, the home
life of the colonial period. the great
battles between the north and the
south during the civil war. these being
taken from actual photographs. and
so on through the entire history until
the final set shows President Wilson
and scenes of modern America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
WASH|NCTON|ANS RUSH
FOR WINNING C0L0RS"
Great Demand for French. British
and American National
Ensigns.
Get the winning colors."

Get the winning CoioIs.
The familiar slogan of the foot oaii
season is actuating Washington, ana
Neutrality-suspicious. are getting them.
An unprecedented demand for the
French tri-color and for the crosses OIL
St George and st. Andrew is sweeping
the National Capital, and. added to the
recent heavy drains on the stocks OF
American flags. is keeping concerns
which manufacture and sell the ban
ners of the nations on the jump.
Persons wishing to equip their prem
;ses or their vehicles with the now
nopular trio of American. British and
French flags are apt to nave 70 VS..
more than one store to accomplish .n,s
end. and their choice in size ana style
is limited .ha
biggest flag houses in this. or. for that
matter. any other city. and found the
counter lined with wouid-be purchases err.
Il can give you British nag, put
we haven't a French one in the house
We can make one up for you. though.
A clerk was saying to woman Gus
toner He tried another place. ana
was informed that he could get
French tri color. but that no BRUSH
banners were available except ~
minute size.
These requests and orders have come
pouring in as the result of the immi-
nent visit of the distinguished British
and French visitors, who include two
former premiers and marshal OF
France The ones purchased SO far are
already much in evidence. and others
are being made up, but not nearly fast
enough to supply the demand one
Washington dealer and manufac turer is
thousands of flags-many of them
French and English-behind in his or
ders, although he is running his shop
at full capacity and with special re-
gard to turning out the three banners
that all believe will without doubt be
among the winning colorS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
GIVES CARTOON CHALK TALK"
Clifford K. Bergman Entertains
Audience at the Eaton School.

Patriotic cartoons were features of a
chalk talk given by Clifford K. Berry
man. cartoonist for The Star. before the
School and Community Association at the
Eaton School last evening. The associa-
ton dispensed with business for the even
ing. and all the boys and girls were given
special invitation to attend with their
parents.
Mr. Bergman depicted national charac-
tiers. Squash Center and the little Ted
dy Bear. and characters from the comic
papers. but the pictures of patriotic ma
tur'e won the most applause The most
popular. perhap s. was a picture of Uncle
Sam saying. II need your help" Foflow-
ing his chalk talk, Mr.. Bergman held an
informal reception. The pictures which he
made he signed. and these are to be hung
in the several rooms of the building.
President George Wales, who presided
made a brief talk. in which he set forth
the need Of an addition for the school and
containing an assembly hall. He cited
the large crowd present and the congested
conditions under which the meeting was
held as being sufficient proof Of the need
of such hall Refreshments were served
following the meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
SUSPECTED OF INSANITY,
TWO PERSONS ARRESTED
C. ?. Thorne Seeks Hearing Before
Attorney General-Miss Munsor
Has Message for President.

Clarence p. Thorne forty-three wears
old. 225 West 125th street. New York
city. yesterday afternoon appeared at
the Department of Justice and asked
that he be permitted to see Attorney
General Gregory. He said he had been
in communication with the Attorney
General and secret service officials, and
blamed the latter for his troubles.
In the Office of Sanitary Officer Lynn
he said he desired permission to leave
this country. his legal adviser having
told him he could not leave without
written permission from the govern
ment
Il want to renounce my citizenship
because of the pro-English propa-
ganda," he is said to have stated to
the sanitary officer.
Thorne said he thought secret serv-
ice men were responsible for the theft
of $74 from his Apartment some time
ago. He advised the officers of the
theft. he stated. and informed them he
would be here about this time
A charge Of insanity was preferred
against him. He told the sanitary off,
Ger he was a native of this country, a
Son of the American Revolution, and a
salesman by occupation. He was taken
to Washington Asylum Hospital for
observation as to his mental condition
Miss Fannie Munsor. twenty-four
years old. Syrian. appeared at one of
the outer entrances to the White House
grounds yesterday afternoon and asked
for an audience with the President
Il have a message from God to the
President relative to the war" she
told the policeman on duty
She was taken to Washington Asylum
Hospital to be detained for mental OBJ
servation. Her address was given as
80 Willow place. Brooklyn. n. Y. Her
brother came here this morning and
arranged to return her to her home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
SISTERS BECOME BRIDES.
Misses Duffy Figure in Double Wed
ding at St. Aloysius.

Misses Gertrude and Marguerite Duff.
fy of 1130 North Capitol street became
the brides of J. n. Kline and w. I
Shields. respectively. at a double wed.
ding at St. Aloysius Catholic Church
North Capitol and I streets, Wednesday
morning. The two couples are now on
automobile honeymoons.
After the nuptial mass a brief recep-
ton was held at the home of the brides
and they were whisked away in their
automobiles.
The brides wore dresses of silk null
and net with satin trimmings and car
ried bouquets of white roses and lilies
of the valley. Miss Alice Duffy was
maid of honor and Aloysius Shields was
best man. Misses Lucille and Helen
Duffy, the brides younger sisters. were
flower girls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
TO ARM HOME GUARDS.
District Volunteers Provided With
Enninment by Senate Bill.

Home guards organized in the Dis
trict may receive arms, ammunition
and other equipment from the War De-
partment under the terms of bill
passed by the Senate last evening. The
bill authorizes the Secretary of War tc
issue arms and ammunition to home
guards raised in the states. the terri
tories and the District of Columbia.
AS originally drafted the bill refer
rod only TO the states and territories
At the instance of Capt. E. A. Halsey
of Company of the National Capitol
Home Guards, composed of employees OF
the Senate, an amendment extending
the same privilege to the District was
inserted in the measure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
Home Guard at Fort Myer Heights.

Fifty citizens of Fort Myer Heights,
Va. last night. at the schoolhouse, met
and organized The home guard of
Alexandria county. Va" Charles T.
Jesse. a prominent Mason of the Scot
fish Rite, was elected captain, and it
was arranged to drill every Saturday
afternoon Sergt. Winslow and Corp
Pishon of the Sd d. C. Infantry were
present and by invitation instructed
the young company of patriots for an
hour. 1t is the purpose to uniform the
company. Capt. Jesse is said to have
had wide experience in training both
in the high school and the National
I'D
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
Citizens to Hear Speaker Clark

Speaker Clark will address the Fed
Grafton of Citizens Associations at Its
meeting to be held tonight in the
boardroom of the District building. All
members of citizens associations are
invited to attend. The meeting will be
an important one. as a report on the
street car strike will be submitted by
the committee on public utilities, while
the committee on finnace and legisla-
ton will bring in a report on the in
crease in fire insurance rates in the
District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
Nationwide Prohibition.

70 the Editor of The Star:
I enjoyed very much your editorial
NOTE on the 18th instant, given in these
words: when war situation makes
every form of economy desirable sup
preston of the liquor traffic becomes a
matter of ordinary prudence" The ma
tion-wide prohibition of the destructive
liquor traffic in time of war should
command general approval and hearty
Endorsement among right-thinking citi.
zens. Whatever will contribute to gen
eral efficiency ought to be welcomed.
Z. II. PARKINSON, D. D.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
Dog Show Opens Monday.

Airedale terriers will run Boston ter
riers a close race at the sixth annual
dog show of the Washington Kennel
Club to be held Monday and Tuesday
at the Arcade. There will be fifty
seven Boston terriers benched, with
airedales close with fo1(y-two entries.
More than 500 dogs will be present. all
told. Bloodhounds will be judged the
opening morning, and Boston terriers
and bulldogs will be judged Monday
night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
From Pens of Able Men.

Books in the collection are from the
pens of many of the best known, as
well as the most authentic authors.
Tales of heroism. conquest and battle
vie with stories not SO thrilling. per-
haps, but equally romantic and inspir-
ing.
DR.. Bowerman has arranged a list of
books especially for boys who want
good stories of the history of America.
few days ago he was host to sew
eral hundred boys from all parts of the
city. At this time the United States
commissioner of education. DR.. Philan-
der p Claxton, addressed the boys.
telling them of the desirability for
familiarity with the history of the
United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
Held as Fugitive From Justice.

Charles j. Logan. Cleveland. Ohio.
was arrested Yesterday afternoon by
Detective Stringfeliow as an alleged
fugitive from Justice in Clearfield. Pa.
where il is charged that he attempted
10 murder a Mr.. and Mrs. Seabrook by
placing poison in a beverage. The
prisoner denied the charge and told In
.spector Grant he would not return
without extradition papers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
People Invited to See Them.

All persons interested in the collec-
ton of books and pictures are invited
to go to the library to see them. DR.
Bowerman has not decided how long
the exhibits shall continue. but they
will be on display for few days long
err, at least.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
March Circulation.

District OF Column fa. s.:
FLEMING NEWBOLD. business man
ager of THE EVENING and SUNDAY
STAR does solemnly swear that the ac-
tual number of copies of the paper
named sold and distributed during the
month of March, AID. 1917. was as fol-
lows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21

Sweet Wrinkle Peas, 121ac: Fish Roe.
15c; n. 0. Molasses, 15c: Evap. Peaches.
loo; Large Prunes. 15c: Pineapple. zoe;
Wonder Tea. CSC; Perfection Blend. 49c:
Wonder Coffee. zoe; Asparagus, 15c:
Oats. TIC; Wheat Food, 121kc; Head
Rice. TIC; Peanut Butter. Ice: "a lbs.
old-time Flour, $3.50. The J. T. b.
Pyles Stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
5 to Hagers.
S1.oO to Freder

81 90 to Frederick and SI.25 to Hagers-
town and return, Baltimore & Ohio.
from Union station am. Sunday, April
%, returning same day.-Advertlse-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
Charles G. Morgan, Jr., Transferred.

Charles G. Morgan, jr, who served
as a clerk in the United States en-
bassy at Vienna, Austria, for over two
years, has been transferred to the en-
bassy at Madrid, Spain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21

hyptok Lenses. Near and Far Vision.
Cooper & Finn, Opticians, 80 G NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
CITY ITEMS.

Superior Developing and Enlargement.
Columbia Photo. Sup. Co. -434 N. 7. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21

Brass Beds Relacquered, Satin or Polish.
John A. Gottsmann & Co, Main 1898.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21

Floral Effects of Skaters Creation
excel in artistic merit. Store, 800 14th