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DIED

CARMALT. On Thursday June IS. 1917. a,
Montrose. Pa. CHARLOTTE. beloved wife Of
james Z. Csrmait Of Florence Court. Wash
Funeral services at Montrose. Saturday, June 80.
CoLSoN. On Friday. June % 1917 at wash.
ington Asylum Hospital. WILLIAM GEORGE
SoLsoS. eighty years e old. The re. remains can
yania avenue southeast. International Jour-
neymen Plasterers' Association, Local Union
No. SO. please take notice.
DEMENT,. On Thursday. June %. 1917. at her
daughters residence. Mrs. J. W. Lee. 1915
10th street southeast, ANNIE NJ, beloved wife
of William A. Dement,.
Gone. Int not forgotten
BY HER DEVOTED CHILDREN.
Mass at st. Vincent de Paul Church. South Cap
itol and NJ streets, Saturday. June 80. at
am. Relatives and friends invited.
DILLARD. On Thursday. June IS. 1917. a,
mother of Mrs. Sarah c. Lewis. Mrs Henry
A. Dunn. Mrs. Perley H. Plant. James H. and
Funeral Saturday. June 80. at . O'Clock. from
Lees chapel. Friends invited. Intermeni
DoRE. On Wednesday. June 81, 1917. at II
O'Clock pm. at her residence, 1920 West Bal
fimore street. Baltimore: Md. CATHERINE
DoRE tnee MaskellD. beloved wife Of Denni.
Dore.
Solemn requiem high mass at ST. Martins c.,ho
lie Church on Saturday, June 80. at am.
GUERIN. On Friday. June %. 1917. at her resi-
dence. Az East Capitol street. BRIDGET NJ
GTERIS. dearly beloved mother of John r.
Guern and widow OF the late Michael Guerin
In the eighty fourth year OF her age
Notice Of funeral hereafter. IL
HAWKINS. Departed this life Wednesday June
"a. 1917. at 1856 West Franklin street Balti
more. Nd. ALBERTA HAWKINS
Funeral at Haven Chapel Church. 18th and Y
streets southeast. Sunday. July l. at I:3l
pm. Friends invited.
HOPKINS. On Thursday. June 90. 1917 at :: &c
pm, ANNA NJ. beloved wife of Ira w, Hop
kins. S
Funeral from her late residence 2l0s G street
on Saturday, June 80. at PM Relatives
and friends invited. Interment private.
JOHNSON. On Friday. June g. 1917, at 2:2s
am. at her residence, 22j street northeast
MARY RITA. infant daughter of Albert ri
and the late Annie n. johnson (nee Sheedy).
Notice of funeral hereafter.
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Committee Thanks Contributors.

The executive committee authorized
an expression through The Star of
its hearty thanks to the thousands of
patriotic workers who have not only
honored Washington, but serve the
country and humanity through the Civ
ing to the war service fund.
Following the meeting, Henry p. F.
Mcfarland, chairman of the finance
committee, said:
All the machinery of the committee
will he strengthened and improved in
the permanent organization for the
war. The executive committee ex-
poets continuous giving, now that
Washington is not only alive to this
opportunity for service to the country
and the allies, and stirred by the pres
ence of the American vanguard on the
other side, but full of enthusiasm for
the war service fund.
Finance committeeman. heads of CO.
operating organizations. pastors of
churches. and all the others who are
most active in the campaign agree that
Washington is determined to do its full
duty not grudgingly. but gladly
All the means of receiving subscrip-
tions will be maintained through the
newspapers. banks. business houses,
silver Offering boxes. and the officers
and members of the finance committee
Every possible occasion. like the Con-
gressional base ball game tomorrow
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i. and Lucretta ". Kellogg. $50: F. Q. Merchant
SO; Mary T. Evers..: S. Frank J; , sner,oa r
kramer. 81; Annie 0vcr1on Treadweli; S2s
Stuart O. Biythe So Dr. Thomas . W. Ed mnnfn
Helen fiaight. g: Jessy u. Wilde. g; d F; E
Edgington. 81: Charles H. Small. 50: Il. Conroy
50: Mrs. X. NJ. Phils. 81: l. Robertson. $50
Cohen Hughes. $3.50: J. +. Dufte. 81: Noun na
Moriah Baptist Church. $40: A. Frances rora
81: White Ribbon Recruits OF Brookland. q 90
Mrs. Amos G. Draper. one liberty BOND, Soo.
The White Ribbon Recruits OF BROOK
land. through their superintendent,
Mrs Irma G. C. Prose, have sent sou
to the Red Cross fund. with this note:
A few little children have yer!
small amount in their treasury put
want to feel they have tiny share In
the great work Of the Red Cross. so
are sending half this amount. with
the following:
We are little tots Of tender age.
But our bit" wish to do;
So send our mite in the cause OF right.
For some big brother who's gone TO light,
Meath the red, the white and blue.
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AIRCRAFT EXHIBIT HERE.
Latest Foreign Machines to B.
Shown for U. S. Adaptation.

A permanent exhibit OF AIRCRAFT mate
rails. Intending the engine parts and
sections OF plancs, Will soon be open
ed here by the national advisory com
mittee for aeronautics and the aircraft
production board for the beneht OF
army and navy engineers and Amerl-
can manufacturers.
ing tho DEVELOPMENT of European
building science after three years OF
the war, viii be displayed to enable en-
gineers and manufacturers to study
new adaptations for use In the crea-
ton Of Americas new ar meet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-29
Requested by Local Authorities.

The study of local conditions was
made at the request of Oliver p New
man. president of the board of Dis
trict Commissioners. and the children
| bureau, the playground department of
the District and various other agencies
for social service co-operated.
A detailed survey by health districts
was planned and carried out under the
direction of Edgar S. Martin. then
supervisor of Fairgrounds. and DIR. F.
A. Mckenzie, now president of Fiske
University. Charts were prepared by
the playground department and COM
pleted under the direction Of Mrs Susie
Root Rhodes, the present supervisor of
Fairgrounds. Assistance in making
the survey was given by the board of
education, officials of the public
schools, by the District health depart
ment. the District engineer department
and the metropolitan police.
The report was criticised in prepara-
ton by E. b. De Groot. in charge of
school recreation facilities in San Fran
cisco and considered the best authority
in the country on this subject The
section of the report on principles of
public recreation is based on state
ment prepared by Mr.. De Groot. A vol
unteer committee advising on various
suggestions as to the location of play
spaces consisted of Rev. John Van
Schalck. Jr.. president of the board of
education; Mrs. Ernest P Bicknell of
the board of children's guardians ald
Col. w. w. Hart, officer in charge of
public buildings and grounds.
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lay PLANS TO GET
$5OO,0O0 ANNUALLY
D. C. Workers for Red Cross
Will Intensity and Strengthen
Organization.
THANKED BY WAR COUNCIL

Plans whereby Washington will in
tensify and strengthen its organization
to receive Red Cross contributions with
determination to raise at least $780,
900 a year during the war were dis
cussed at a meeting of the executive
board of the finance committee Of the
District Chapter of the Red Cross this
morning. The meeting was held in the
Office of Corcoran Thorn. chairman of
the executive board.
The following appreciation Of the
generosity shown by Washington in
pledging 100000 a year for the war.
was received from Henry P. Davidson.
chief of the Red Cross war council:
Your letter pledging to the Amer1-
can Red Cross, in the name of the exc.
cutive committee. the full allotment OF
100000 and it's . duplication in
each year of the war is only another
expression of the splendid spirit of
this city, SO worthy to be the capital of
our country. Its purpose, not only to
serve, but to lead in service. finds
striking exemplifcation in what 1T did
for the liberty loan and what 1t is now
doing for the Red rCoss. For my COL
leagues of the Red Cross war council
l thank and congratulate you, and l
shall be grateful if you will convey to
all who have helped an expression of our
sincere appreciation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-29
Need of Athletic Fields.

THE present need of athletic fields can
hardly be localized in individual health
districts. In general it is clear that ath-
letic. fields. distinct from younger chill
dren's Fairgrounds. ought to be made
available for adults and young people who
are not high. school students and who do
not live within easy reach of existing and
proposed facilities. But in this case again
existing public land will not adequately
meet the situation. Off example, an ath-
letic field for adults and young people not
enrolled in any school is urgently needed
in the now closely built sections north of
Florida avenue and east of 18th street
where no public land is available.
mo athletic field is available at present
for colored young people except a base
ball diamond on the Monument grounds
1t is most desirable that athletic facili-
ties be provided near the new Dunbar
High School. and as there is no suitable
piece Of public land in that neighborhood
land should be purchased for this purpose
Purchase Of the Patterson tract has
been frequently urged as an important
addition to the park system Of the Dis
trict This report concurs in recon-
mending its purchase as affording not
only park area but land admirably stu
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pean conflict. but that the republic could
not remain Indifferent from the moment
the United States found itself involved
in a struggle for the rights of the people
and when Germany melted out, indiscrim-
inately to Brazil. the most brutal treat
ment
A dispatch from Rio de Janeiro, June 8.
said Diplomatic exchanges with represent
atiyes of the entente powers were in
propress and that practical results might
be expected shortly. 1t was added that
warships of the entente would be per-
mitted to visit Brazilian ports without adj
herring to time limits imposed by neu-
trality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-29
Prisoners Pay Must Stay Here.

In deciding whether German prisoners
of war in the United States may make and
sell toys for the benefit of the German
Red Cross. the judge advocate general
of the army holds there is no treaty
which would impose upon the United
States a duty to permit prisoners to aid
any Institutions connected with or Serv.
ing an enemy of the country in any ca
pacty.
His decision also points out the exist
ence of any such right is negatived by
The Hague convention on rules of land
warfare. which stipuiates that the wages
of the prisoners shall go toward .improv-
ing their condition and the balance shall
be paid them on their release after de-
Quoting the cost of their maintenance,
thus plainly contemplat ting that all earn
ings shall be retained in the captor coun-
try until the termination of the war.
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WAY OUT OF RED CROSS
TANGLE FOUND BY u. S
State Department Announces Ger.
man-Americans May Serve As
Part of Military Force.

Official statement by the State Depart
ment partly clears UP the misunderstand-
Ing that has arisen over the suggestion
by the British and French governments
that Americans of German birth or par
entage should not be allowed with the
Red Cross units operating at the front.
FROM this statement 1t appears that the
Red Cross will operate in the war fields
as part of the United States military force
and that persons of German birth or
parentage will not be barred from such
service. 1t is also pointed out that the
restriction must apply to civilian repre-
sentatives of the Red Cross going into
the countries of the allies.
1t was made clear that the allied gov
ernments made no suggestion regarding
the American military forces. 1t was
intimated, however, that France as well
as Great Britain looked with some mis-
giving upon the presence of persons Of
German, Austrian or Turkish birth or
parentage behind their lines who were not
directly under American Jurisdiction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-29
ated for play retreats. Fairgrounds and

ated for play retreats. Fairgrounds and
athletic fields.
Snow court is recognized as an in
sanitary alley which ought to be cleared
out A playground and athletic field In
this general neighborhood are greatly
needed, and If Snow court were pur-
chased and made into complete recrea-
tlon center a double purpose would be
served. Similar treatment of alleys in
other neighborhoods where recreation
facilities are inadequate might also be
considered.
Aooltional clearing out at the Willow
Tree Park playground is desirable. in
order to open generous space toward
the street at one side Of the present
area
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-29
BRAZIL HAS REVOKED
NEUTRALITY DECREE

RIO DE JANEIRO, June 2a.-Brazil has
revoked her decree of neutrality in the
war between the entente allies and Ger
many. The Brazilian government by act
Of congress, late in May. authorized the
revocation OF Brazirs neutrality in the
war between Germany and the United
States. In notifying the Brazilian lega-
lions Of the sanction of the revocation.
Milo Pecanha, the foreign minister. in
note said Brazil, up to that time, had
refrained from taking sides in the Euro
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-29
Obituary.

1t is given to few men to win
their way SO thoroughly TO the afectionate re-
gard and unreserved confidence OF their entire
circle of acquaintance. without effort, by the
mere shining forth Of noble SOUL as did
morning of Tuesday. June 26, 1917. OF him it
may, indeed. be truly said: TO know him
whether as q man of affairs in business. Q
patriot responding TO the call Of his country
for service, as a citizen interested in the well
fare of the community. or as a dweller in the
hallowed privacy and mutual trust of the
home circle. he WAS the ideal Christian gentle
man. sans peur ct sans reproche. His life was
heightened beyond the scripturaI span Of three
score years and ten, and he has been gath
cred TO his fathers with the full assurance OF
citizenship lin that country where the inhab-
liant shall never say, l am sick'-that better,
brighter land. where life and love immor-
tai. We have laid him at rest in the sacred
quietude of beautiful Arlington. there to await
the glory Of the resurrection morn Comrade
and friend! Hail and farewell until we meet
again,
J. T. PETTY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-29
More Provision for Swimming.

additional provision should be made
be moro outdoor swimming pools for
summer use, but indoor swimming
should be available for all. A public
natatorium could be erected in some
central location and an indoor recrea-
ton center. with gymnasium and swim
ming pool, placed at the Willow Tree
Park playground. In a city in this
latitude, with the peculiar heat of
Washington. ample provision for public
baths and swimming is absolutely nee
essary to health
THE new recreation center which is
to be opened in the eastern part of
Potomac Park will give an anchorage
for small boats. At other places con-
venient to the different sections of
the city lighthouses with nominal
charges might be provided. Also at
two suitable places on the water fronts
OF Southwest and Southeast Washing
ton small waterside parks with recrea-
ton pavilions. would be of service.
The experience of all cities in the
United States has shown that the de-
mand for use of all available water
facilities steadily increases"
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Copper Companies Boost Wages.

SALT LAKE CITY. Utah. June 20
The Utah Copper Company and the
American Smelling and Refining Com
pany have voluntarily granted an in
crease in wages to employees. effective
July 2. About $500 man will benefit
khHath0E1ncreasa{
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CARDS OF THANKS.

DAVIS. We wish TO express our deep apprecia-
ton to relatives and friends for their kind
ness and sympathy during our Bereavement and
for the beautiful noral tributes extended 10 our
dear mother and grandmother. AGNES b.
DAVIS.
CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN. :
ROBINSON. We wish to express our deep ap-
probation TO relatives and friends for their
kndness and sympathy during bereave-
ment and for the beautiful 6oral tributes ex-
tended TO our son and brother, MERyYN L.
ROBINSON. By THE FAMILY.
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WASH SUITS. 81 to Is

WASH SUITS. 81 to Is
The newest Of fabrics
and styles new color
combinations new Mill
tary and MILDLY styles.
Belted Middies, Peter
Thompsons, etc, etc.
Boys Khaki Olfve Drab
Shirts .70c
Boys Khaki Olive Drab
BlouseA .75c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-29
M OTHER S

Boys Khaki Pants, also
White Duck, Crash and
Linen. Special, Soc, 74c,
81 90 and $1.25.
Boys Khaki and BlAe
Denim Overalls, Soc and
zee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-29
BORN.

HOOVER. On June 81 1917 at Akron. Ohio
to Eugene T. and Elizabeth Brennan Hoover.
daughter, MARGARET VIRGINIA HOOVER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-29
MORE Fairgrounds
URGED FOR CAPITAL
Growing Population Increasing
Demand for Recreation Fa-
ciIities, Says Miss Lathrop.
EXTENSIONS SUGGESTED

Washington's rapidly growing popula-
ton is increasing the demand for out
door life for boys and girls under proper
environment and safeguards. according
to a report made today by Miss Julia c.
Lathrop. chief OF the federal children's
bureau. on a survey OF tho recreation
facilities in the National Capital.
In making this report public. Miss
Lathrop says: Public provision for rec
reation is not luxury to be cut of, but
a necessity to be conserved
The report presents the facts concern
ing density OF population in Washington
with special reference to children: the
types Of recreation facilities which should
be available in any city; the recreation
facilities IN Washington and their admin
istration, with recommendations concern
ing their future development: detailed
Information concerning population. school
buildings and Fairgrounds and other rec
reation facilities in twenty-five health
districts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-29
Military Titles for Red Cross.

Red Cross Representatives in foreign
countries on war service. it was an
noUnced, will be permitted by the War
Department to assume military titles.
rank and uniform. The commissioned
grades will range from major general for
the chairman of the war council to first
lieutenant for storekeepers. adjutants or
quartermasters. while warranted employees
viii be given non commissioned warrants
and privates. laborers and cooks will re-
cefve certificates Of identity as enlisted
men
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-29
Titles for Appropriate Duties.

Titles with assimilated rank for
appropriate duties are prescribed, as
follows: Chairman of war council to
have assimilated rank Of RAZOR gen.
eral; war councillor and vice chairman
of executive committee. to be brigadier
general; director general in charge of
civilian and military relief. colonel
assistant director general (commis-
Sioner to theater of war or bureau
head, lieutenant colonel; director tbu-
reau chief. Red Cross representative
at headquarters. camps. base hospitals.
supply depots, etc), major; assistant
director Cred Cross representative
with any lesser army detachment,
captain: assistant director (storekeap-
er. adjutant or quartermaster, add,
first lieutenant.
other assimilated ranks are as fol-
lows: Secretary Clerical work., ser
geant major: and at base hospitals
corresponding army grades for Red
Cross master hospital sergeants, hos
pital sergeants. sergcants tirst-class,
sergeants, corporais. cooks. privates
first class. privates and laborers.
The Greek cross in red enamel is
the predominatng mark of the in
sigma prescribed for the several as
simulated ranks.
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MARRIED.

coNNELL-TURNER. At Waugh NJ F. Church
this city. June Is. 1917. Mr.. LETCHER BENZ
CONNELI. Of Nashville Tenn. and Mrs
ETHEL II. TURNER Of Clarendon. Va.
TH1LL-DUCHESEE. On Wednesday. June 81
1917. at st. Paul's Church. by the Rev. Father
Carroll. Mr.. JAMES BERNARD THII.L Of Ge-
neva. y. Y. and MARY MARGARET d.
CHESNE Of this city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-29
WASH NORFOLK
SUITS

For Larger Boys. - to
Palm Beach Linen,
Black and White Crash,
Khaki and other mate.
rails for boys from s
years to IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-29

BOYS WORSTED
BATHING SUITS
One and two-piece styles
tho one-piece style Is
very popular with misses.
2.75 up. Other Bathing
Suits as low as 75c and
up.
BOYY SUITS,
$3.50 to SIS
The best Boys Suits
that brains. organization,
and money can produce.
Your inspection invited.
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Recommendations for Extensions.

The recommendations for extending
the outdoor life needed by the children
are as follows:
That an advisory committee Of nine
be appointed by the ex off1cio recreation
commission.
That existing public facilities be used
to their fullest extent. and that the
necessary supervision be provided from
public funds.
That additional leaders for special
work be secured.
That in districts where existing ia
cilities are inadequate to meet the
needs of all the residents las shown
by intensive studies in this reporD ad-
ditiona1 land and equipment be pro-
vided.
That the advisory committee give
careful consideration to provision for
recreation In outlying districts in order
that, as a measure of economy, neces-
before serious congestion arises.
That ample provision be made for
public baths and swimming
These recommendations are develop
ed, in part, as follows:
"As an immediate program for In
creasing the public provision for play.
it is recommended that the fullest pos
sible use be made of existing facilities.
THE school yards now used as sum
mer Fairgrounds could be used through
out the year for supervised play before
and after school on every school day
and on other days from am. until
dark.
"All other school yards which have
play equipment could be opened for
play throughout the year and supervi-
sion provided: and unequipped school
yards of sufficient size to serve as
neighborhood Fairgrounds could be
equipped and made similarly available.
All park areas within the original
city and certain other federal reserva-
lions could be made available for the
use of little children with their mothers
or caretakers. by installing benches in
shady spots, and such simple equipment
as sand niles and Mading pools.
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Would Extend Park Facilities.

Certain federal reservations and
other pieces of public land could be
opened for play Or athletics. For ex-
ample, complete athletic fields (and a
swimming pooh could be provided in
Rock Creek Park at the reservoir; a
playground could be opened in part OF
the new Meridian Park: and equipment
for athletics Gf properly fenced from
the railroad track) on the land around
the power plant at Virginia avenue and
South Capitol street. The public golf
links started at Fort de Russey could
be completed. Part of the land between
Monroe and Newton streets northeast,
near 18th street which is owned by the
board of education, could be developed
as a playground for children and an
athletic field.
THE use of school buildings as recrea-
ton centers might be further DEVELOPED.
1T is evident, however that even with
the fullest use of existing facilities suit
able play space will not be available for
all children of all ages within reason
able distance from their homes
TT is urged that in future no new school
building be erected without an ample ward
for play or athletics. In the development
Of all outlying districts frequent open
spaces should be secured for the use of
mothers and little children The advisory
committee should give consideration, in
making it's annual report, to providing
adequate and equitable play facilities
throughout the District in keeping with
the growth of the city. the shifts of popu-
lation and the development of new resi-
Dental areas.