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Evening star., 1917-10-29
Mr.. Bakers Authority.

Secretary Baker chose his pronuncia- :
tion from the New Standard Dictionary,
which is the accredited authority in his
office, selecting the alternative form, be-
cause of the support given 1T by an i'm
posing array of authorities on the die
tionary's advisory committee on dis
puted recommendations. The authorities
indorsing "can-t'n-m Mt, with the first
syllable accent, follow:
DR.. Felix E. Schelling, professor of
English literat ture, University OF Penn
sylvania: DIR. Francis II. Stoddard. pro-
fessor of English languages and liter
ature, Columbia University: DR.. Albert
S. Cook, professor of English language
and literature, Yale University; DR.. An
drew S. Draper, first commissioner of
education, state of New York: DIR. Ray
mond Weeks, professor of romance Ian
euage, Columbia University; DIR. Thorn
as Calvin, professor Of Germanic Ian
euages and literatures, Columbia Uni
yersity: DR.. Brander Matthews. profess
eor Of dramatic literature, Columbia
University; and Sir John e. Sandys, fel
low and tutor of St. Johns College and
public orator at the University Of Cam
bridge, England.
Scholarly current usage, therefore
sanctions the three following pronun-
Citations in the order in which they are
given: Can-tn-m'nt (accent on the
| first svllable), can-toon-ment (accent
| on second syllable), and can-tonn-
ment (accent on second syllable), bu,
! there is no authority whatever for can
/ tone -ment, and one is inclined to ask
| How did it make such headwayo
| FRANCIS DE SALES RYAN.
Evening star., 1917-10-29
Received Good Start.

Inquiry at the War Department de-
velops that the erroneous form Of pro-
nunciation received such good start
in its beginning that it will be a
man's-size job to check it. The adju-
tant general himself says that he uses
the ''can-tone-ment pronunciation,
and that it seems TO be in current
use in the department. although he has
not consulted authorities on the sub
ject.
At the White House it is said that the
erroneous form is sometimes heard
from visiting government men. but that
ferred" by the latest edition of the
New Standard Dictionary-"can-t -toon-
ment''-accent on the second syllable, is
more frequently heard.
President Wilson and Secretary Ba aker
pronounce the word alike. and their
pronunciation of it is recorded as pre-
ferrcd' by the Century. Webster's.
Worcesters and FernaIds 1917 revision
of the Comprehensive Standard Die
,ionary. and as "altcrnatiye' by the
New Standard- They place the accent
in the second and the "e'' in the last
syllable, thus: "Can-t'nm'nt."
1t is an odd fact that while President
Wilson,, who was once president of
Princeton University, has expressed his
preference for can't mt" DIR. Theo-
dore w. Hunt, Princeton's professor of
English language and literature, ap-
proves tha form "can-tonn-ment," with
tho accent on the second syllable and
is given preferred place by Sir James
A. H Murray's New English Dictionary
(of Oxford University, and by the I'm
perial and Stormonth'S Dictionary.
Evening star., 1917-10-29
Hitching Post Disappearing.

From the Christian Science Monitor.
One hears, now and then, of the farm
er who, on arriving in the market
square of the county seat, still insists
upon hitching his four-cylinder to the
courthouse fence. But he is becoming
rarer every year. Many Of the villages,
towns and cities In Kansas are now re-
moving all hitching posts. tho result
promising to change tho entire appear
ance Of their shopping and Gossiping
digtx3ot&
Evening star., 1917-10-29
WELCOME ASSURED
TOSOLD|ER GUESTS
Suggestion by The Star of
Thanksgiving Day Hospitality
Meets Hearty Approval.
SAMPLES OF INVITATIONS

At least two members Of the cabinet
are going to have at least two enlisted
men at their family dinner Thanksgiv-
ing day. Four young women who have
come to Washington to help in war
work, who are living in the same apart
ments, have invited four men in uni
form to honor their table. Out of
memory of a sailor idol of her young
grilhood, Washington matron wants
Q couple of sailors to enjoy her cookery
and hospitality. The highest ranking
officer of the United States Army has
invited two enlisted men to dine with
him. A mother, who hopes her son will
be shown similar loving thought, asks
for two lonesome boys as her Thanks
giving guetts. A Rosslyn girl writes that
her mother has invited one soldier and
she wants two more to help them cat
turkey.
Wave of Hospitality.
That is the way the zeal to make the
soldiers. sailors and marines feel at home
is spreading a wave of hospitality
throughout Washington. From all sections
OF the city letters are coming to 1.-The
soldier guest editor. the Washington
Star" stating that the writer's will feel
honored to spend their holiday In an ef-
fort to make the men in uniform happy.
In many churches of the National Cap
ital yesterday the preachers called at
Evening star., 1917-10-29

Thanksgiving day, suggested by The star.
and pointed out that there was no better
work that could be done on the day tnan
to make the lonesome youth enjoy MN,
self in wholesome surroundings, remlhoeo
OF the home safeguards.
From a few OF the members OF Con-
gress who are in Washington the most
cheering kind of letters have peen ol-
from Montana or to "A noble youth
from Massachusetts,, who is upholdinS the
traditions OF his native state,' or, again,
.to any man in olive .drab from the sunny
To Mother Another Mothers Son.
The number of mothers who are writing
that their own dear sons are somewhere
in France" or with the fleet, wherever
that may be- and who want to mother
some other mothers son on Ihanksslv-
ing day just to make their own hearts
cheerier. suggests to the thousands oi
Young men IN uniform that they. too, can
give as well as receive encouragement
and joy through a meeting of the camp
and the home on Thanksgiving.
send us two for Thanksgiving, anu
we would be glad to have two any sun
day is another frequent message "hlcli
shows that when the Washington mousse
wife starts in to be hospltabie she adop.s
no halfway measure. IL Is possloie "
state on direct information from the
camps that probably 1000 of the men IN
uniform about the National Capital We're
invited to home dinners yesterday as a
direct result of "A soldier in every nome
campatgn started by the Star All Sat
,lrtiay afternoon and evening the tele-
phone lines to The Star We're Kept busy
by househoders who wanted to be sup
Piled with guests in uniform al their sun
day dinner.
.'The boys in uniform are just dears,
is the sentiment expressed in many let
ters to The star, from those Who nave
been supplied with guests. lhey are
all gentlemen, they are very Pheasant
company. and we find their ampitlons
ard ideals so ennobling that we con-
slider ii n pleasure and a lesson IN
patriotism to have had them with us
Send us some more" This IS the
sort of letter that the hostesses are
prompted to write after the soldier,
sailor or marine has left them.
Some Sample Messages.
"send two any Sunday" "Send four
on Thanksgiving day and two on sun
day" are f-eauent admonitions to the
soldier quest editor. One woman VIII
write that she wants her ThankssiV-
ing guests to come for. dinner. stay
for supper, remain overnight IN her
sons bed and have breakfast with her
as early as it may be that he must get
away to be back to camp on time. An
other who has had sons of her own
in camp and who knows how much
good hot bath means to the soldier
urges her guests to come TO her nome
for a bath at any time.
An outstanding feature of the soluier
guest editors mail today was the num-
Evening star., 1917-10-29

I am writing to ask that another ono
be sent, as two probably will feel more
at home. I have music and young folks
and the boys can make themselves per-
fectly at home. The latch string is out
and they can como any time and stay
as long as they care to-"
Soldier, Sailor or Marine.
From Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hursh. 400
Columbia road northwest.
"Will you kindly extend an invitation
to either a soldier, sailor or marine and
his chum to have Thanksgiving dinner
at our home"
From Virginia Elicit. Falkstone
Courts, chairman of COMMITTEES.
I'VE are four young iauie, who Will
be away from home Thanksgiving, and
all living in the same court. would like
to do our bit by entertaining four SOL
diers for dinner. II 1t could be arranged
we would like to have four who are
acquainted"
From DR.. H. n. Clayton, 1926 r street
northwest: I'VE would be very glad to
have two in service dine with us on
Thanksgiving day. We dine at Z
o'clock
From Mrs. NJ Racket. 1921 F street
northeast: I'VE will be delighted to
have two of Uncle Sans boys with us
on Thanksgiving: either soldiers or
sailors, 1t makes no difference. We will
give them good time along with some
fine music. I wish I knew Of some
lonesome boys-they might drop in al
most any time
Among others who are to have soldier
guests are:
Mrs. Samuel Ford, 214 I'd street south
east (one).
Mrs. $. p Simons and family, III 11th
street southeast ftwo).
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hughes, 623 9Th
street northwest (two).
Mrs. Joseph T. ng. 1858 Talbert
street southeast (two).
Mr.. and Mrs. A c. Lyerly (one).
Mrs. r. Purcell. 91S Nj street north
west, apartment so ttwo).
Mrs. l.. c. Hammaker, 332 Seaton
place northeast ttwo).
Mrs. William Schweitzer. 2S0 Bates
street northwest Ctwo).
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w. Hurdle, 1c9
Florida avenue northwest ttwo).
Mrs. A. J. Arnold, 81 Quincy place
northeast ttwo).
W. 1. Bragg. 1895 Ames place north
east (one).
Mrs. Dixie G. Scott-Betts, 1114 Girard
street northwest (two).
Mrs. +. Taubersmith, 314 B street
northeast ftwo>.
Marion H. Booth, s57O 11th street
northwest ttwo).
Mrs. L. F. Rittenhouse, Ala 7th street
northeast Gwo).
MIR and Mrs. Arthur c. Spencer. $3.50
Highland place. Cleveland Park (two).
Mrs NJ. A. Braugh, 419 9th street
southeast (one).
Colored:
Mrs Mary Wheatley Rutter. 2117 NJ
street northwest, apartment No. Zone
or two).
Evening star., 1917-10-29
Where Fitness Comes In.

The fighting airman Is tempera-
mental creature He is usually young,
for the qualities Of youth are valuable
In f1ying. Air work is not only strain
on the nerves, but a strain on the whole
system. owing to the rapid changes in
altitude which the body undergoes. An
infantry officer can continue his work
iust the same, even when he is feeling
Somewhat nervous and run down. The
aviator cannot, or rather he should not.
ha allowed to do so. It is essential that
he should be feeling perfectly fit when
ne taIes the air. The least hesitation,
Uncertainty or 1ogginess may prove
Aviators who get into this condition.
,s even the best Of them must from
time to time. should be sent away for q
complete rest, whether they want to go
scorned by men in ordinary life; it is,
nona The less, real, and in the case of
the airman it is worthy Of respect.
When a brilliant young flyer is put IN
charge of squadron. he cannot give
the necessary time to more general
tai,on mn with flying. Not only will he
ha ,,n,ikelv to judge correctly of the
neryous condition of his comrades, but,
IL he he an enthusiast, as most young
ayiators are he will not be able to
! ;udaa correctly of his own. He will
tuus. ~ inst the same when he is not
~ ann his imprudence may cost him
An older commander. who abstains
fronn 3vine, but who has flown, can
watch his boys narrowly, and see to it
that when their nerves show signs Of
niiiy. from taking the undue risk. A
| ronH Altman is too Hv1luAble an asset to
l b rnrnSifted TO throw himself away in
l q burst &c Soalhaxdx bxaSeEk -.
Evening star., 1917-10-29

conductors and motormen, 122 construc-
ton men, e. substation employees, 54
from the commercial and accounting
department, and III from the shops
and yards. The other subscribers were
the general and minor officers of the
company.
Evening star., 1917-10-29
CARD OF THANKS.

REED. We wish to express our appreciation and
thanks to our many friends and relatives Tor
their kindness, sympathy and floral tributes
extended at the death of our dear daughter and
sister. SUSIE REED. BY THE FAMILY.
Evening star., 1917-10-29
Want Two Enlisted Men.

From DR.. and Mrs. George A. Baker,
East Wardman Courts:
'It will give US great pleasure to enter
tain two enlisted men to dinner. We deem
this great honor and privilege to do this
bit for our boys who are sacrificing their
all for us and heartily commend The Star
on this wonderful movement"
From Mrs. Z. NJ Taber, apartment 115,
Falkstone Courts:
Il shall regard it privilege to enter
tain four soldiers on Thanksgiving for din
ner. If my invitation is not accepted l
shall feel that the day has been spoiled
and my contribution toward the happiness
of our boys has been a failure"
Mrs A ]. Kimmell, 1880 Biltmore street
northwest:
..It will give us great pleasure to enter
tain two soldiers for dinner and to spend
the evening with us; 1t doesn't matter
possible send two tall. good-looking ones
as have two tall young ladies' here"
From c. E. Foster, 1882 9Th street
northwest:
TT will give me unbounded pleasure to
have two soldier boys wrap themselves
around a big, fat turkey with my family
Evening star., 1917-10-29

+ Dr. William Porter. professor of
Latin In Beloit (Wis.) College. is dead.
Prot. Porter was ninety-sevsn years
old. He was born In Lee. MasA.
Evening star., 1917-10-29
ALLOW FOR NERVES"
IN Av|ATOR'S MAKEUP
Military Men Believe That Tempera-
ment Is Permissible
Here.
BY PAUL SCOTT MowRER.
Especial Correspondence of The Even
ing Star and Chicago Daily NeSs.)


ing Star and Chicago Daily NesSs.)
WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES, Octo-
Der Recent occurrences in aviation
circles have led some French military
men to the belief that it is q mistake
to conf1de the command Of aviation
squadrons to young men, however able,
who actually fly. I mention tho matter
for the sake Of the largo corps Of air
men which is now being formed in
America. Tho suggestion is that there
should be two classes Of officers in the
air service, ono class who win rank and
honor by their prowess in flying, and
another who. though familiar with avia-
tion in every respect, fly very little but
devote their attention exclusively to
the duty Of guiding and commanding
the others. This second class would be
older men, sober and experienced. with
a gift for understanding human nature.
Evening star., 1917-10-29
Philippines Take s., ,ooo,oo Bonds.

subscriptions to the liberty loan in the
Philippine Islands was 100000.
Evening star., 1917-10-29
In Memoriam.

4aNittu " alituu.
In Memoriam.
BURRUss. In loving memory of my dear wifi
MYfA L. BURkUSS, who departed this liz
one year ago today, October -, 1916.
One year has passed, / lived somehow;
lost her then, mourn her now.
And my heart is broken and my heart is sad.
But know she Is with our Savior and tha
makes me glad.
For in heaven bright and heaven fair,
BY HER DEVOTED HUSBAND, JOHN q. BUl
RUSS.
BURRUss. In sad but loving remembrance
RUSS, who departed this life one year ago T.
day, October ~, 1915.
Thou art gone, but not forgotten,
Thus our love shall ever be;
As long as there is memory
We shall always think of thee.
BIZ HER MOTHER, SISTERS AND BROTHER
CRAIG. In sad and loving remembrance Of
blessed mother. LUCY BoGLES CRAIG, wi
left us nine years ago today, October 29, 100
We will never cease to love you, mother,
Though your form be in the dust;
we hope some day to meet you, mother,
To this end in God we trust.
Sleep ON. darling mother;
on, how sweet 10 breathe thy mama.
In life we loved you dearly,
ln death We do the same.
LtDtSE JOHN AND MARIA.
friend, LUCY B0GLES CRAIG, who left
nine years ago today. October 70 1908.
We have parted, but not forever,
There Will be glorious dawn.
We will meet to part, no never,
On that resurrection morn.
HER FRIEND ANNIE.
GROVES. Sacred to the memory of our below
mother and grandmother. LOUISA GROW
who departed this life eleven years ago tod
October 70. 1906.
Loved in Life; Remembered u death;
JAMES. In sad but loving remembrance Of
beloved mother, ELLEN JENNETTE JAM
who departed this life one year ago today.
tober ~, 1916.
Since that last goodbye many sad thoug.
have tbrobbed within our hearts.
The days are yet being counted; 1t will be
long as God gives us life.
She is resting in His heavenly home,
Where there is no sorrow to be known.
By HER DEVOTED CHILDREN AND SOM
JAMES. J. ALFRED FENTREss.
Norfolk, Va. papers please copy.)
MuNGEN. In loving memory of our dear sis,
HELEN AsHBY MUNGEN, who entered L
paradise twelve years ago, October 20, 1906
By HER SISTERS AND BROTHERS
AYERS. In loving remembrance of our d.
mother. MARY A. MYERS. who departed 1
life five years ago today, october %, 1912.
Children, dear, / must leave you,
Leave you, yes, leave you all alone,
But my heavenly Father calls me,
Calls me TO a heavenly home.
BY HER DAUGHTERS AND sons
oNEILL. In loving memory of a devoted
and mother, ELIZABETH O'NEILL. who d
one year ago today, October %, 1915.
Loved in life; in death remembered"
BY HUSBAND AND CHILDREN.
THOMPSON. In sad but loving memory Of
husband and father, JOSEPH NJ. THOMPSC
who passed away one year ago today, 0ctoL
%, 1916.
Fair is the grave where Joseph is laid
Sweet is the memory that never shall fade.
Flowers may wither, leaves fade and die,
Though others forget you. never shall We.
May he rest In peace
By HIS BELOVED WIFE AND CHILDREN.
WAGNER, In loving remembrance Of my de
mother. PAULINE b. WAGNER (nee VOL
who departed this life thirteen years ago
d4y. October -, 1904.
BY HER LOVING son, HERMAN A. WA,
NER. BOSTON, MASS.
Evening star., 1917-10-29
DIED.

MORRISON. Suddenly. on Saturday, October p.
1917. at her residence. 1913 street northeast,
late Edward Morrison. in the seventy-third year
of her age.
Deep down in our hearts today
For our dear mother.
Whom God took suddenly away.
By HER LOVING CHILDREN.
Funeral Wednesday, October 81. at 10 am,
from her late residence. 121s street northeast.
Relatives and friends invited 10 attend. ln-
terment at Cheltenham, Nd. 80
RABER. On Sunday. October IS. 1917. at
am. at the Emergency Hospital. KATBARINE
NJ. RABER. beloved daughter of Mrs. Caro-
line Raber. formerly Of this city, and sister
Of Mrs. A. {. Hicks.
Funeral Monday. october 70, at 3 O'Clock p.m..
from J. W. Lees chapel 332 Pennsylvania ave
nue. northwest. Friends invited. Intermenl
Cprivate) in Rock Creek cemetery.
TREANoR. Suddenly. on Saturday. October %.
lal;. at Syracuse. \. y. PETER 6. J.
washington. i. G.. % aged ffty'one t sMs. years.. "
Funeral Tuesday, october 80. ar $50 am. from
M P..i. cSinmoa hnrth road Requiem mass At e.
at 10 O'Clock.
| TREANoR. Members of Washington Council.
No. 22i, knights OF Columbus are advised OF
the death Saturday. october II. 1917, 81
Syracuse. n. Y. of Bro. PETER C. J.
TREANoR, and requested to attend his funera,
services on Tuesday, October 80. at 10 am.
at St. Paul's Church, 18th and streets north
west. LEO r STOCK q; X
DR.. A. D. WILLIAMSON, +. $.
WEEKS. Suddenly. Sunday. October %. 1917
At 1880 Am, SARAH E.. beloved wife o.
Dwight NJ. Weeks. aged si1ty-eight years.
Funeral from her late residence. 332 Eye stree
southwest, Wednesday, October ii, at pm.
1nterment at Glenwood cemetery. 3us
| WILSON. On Saturday. October 27, 1917, o.
l2:30 p.In., at Providence Hospital, WILLIAM.
DENT WILSON, beloved husband of Elizabeti
Wilson. Survived by four children.
Funeral Will be held from st. Cyprians Church
18th ana streets southeast, Wednesda,
| October 81 at Am. Relatives and frieno
invited TO attend.
Evening star., 1917-10-29

on Thanksgiving day. Have them come
early and stay late"
From Mrs r. Shallcross, 1904 L street
northwest.
Il sent you ono invitation for one
of our soldiers, and after thinking 1t
over decided that would be selfish. so
II am writing to ask that another one
be sent, as two probably will feel moro
at home. have music and young folks
and the boys can make themselves per-
fectly at home. The latch string is out
and they can come any time and stay
as long as they care to-"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-13
Two Years More
OF War Foreseen

This probably would mean two years
more Of war. For the Allied blow
would not be struck until next spring,
and Germany is too strong 70 be beaten
in the field in one year. She might be
brought in one year TO make sugges-
tions for peace that would be accept
able to the Allies as a basis for ne
gotiations, but definite victory in the
field would require not less than two
years. The first year she would be
staggered beyond recovery. but still
fghtihg viciously. The second year
she might be definitely beaten-and,
again. it might take well into the third
year. .,.,..
There remained the possibility that
France and England, encouraged by the
American alliance and with the added
resources in material this alliance
would bring them, would be able to
conduct with their own armies sue
ceysful offensive campaign this year
With America in, the part OF wisdom,
however, seemed 10 be TO play walt
ing game this year, seeking only TO
keep the upper hand in military opera
tions, and strike the big blow next
year.
Thus, however the situation was
viewed, French opinion saw the war
r, olonged from two TO three years as
the result Of American Intervention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-13
New Socialist Party
To Be Organized by
J. G.. Phelps Stokes

j. G. Phelp Stokes. who recently re-
signed from the Socialist party, an
nounced yesterday that arrangements
had been completed for a general con-
ference in September TO organize
new socialist party. The party will
frame platform. he said. which would
meet the views Of persons who believed
in socialist principles, but who can
not accept the doctrines Of the exist.
ing party. =.
THE new organization will be OF
real importance 10 the political world.
said Mr. Stokes. Thousands OF
American voters, now with the Demo-
cratic and Republican parties, believe
that something should be done to in'
troduce democratic principles into IN
dustrial relations.
There is an insis.ent demand for
genuine democracy. To-day the pro-
ducts OF labor are controlled by men
aud women who take no part in the
productive process and render no ser
vice in industrial life. The new party
will demand that the rewards for ser
vice 20 70 those who serve rather than
70 those who gather up the fruits OF
those who toll"
Morris Hllquit, who recently was
nominated for Mayor on the Socialist
ticket. said yesterday that he would
accept. 81 feel that il is patriotic
duty TO plunge into a campaign Tor
democracy" he said.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-13
Arrested as Drug Vender
Chiropodist Accused of Trying
10 Inject Cocaine Into Woman

DR.. Issdore Finkel, a chiropodist. OF
5S6 West 145th Street, was arrested
Yesterday after he is alleged TO have
attempted to jab hypodermic needle,
containing some drug, into the arm
of Mrs. Mary A. Sullivan, a police ma
tron. assigned as a detective to In
spector Ryan's staff. DR.. Finkel was
locked up at the West l52d Street sta
ton. on charges of attempted feloni-
Gus assault, having narcotics in his
possession and violation Of the Sulli-
van law.
Inspector Ryan has received dozens
Of anonymous letters from women
complaining of the actions OF the
chiropodist. He sent Mrs. Sullivan TO
investigate. and she made an appoint
ment for Yesterday. DR.. Finkel, 1t IS
said. sent his wife TO q matinee and
dismissed his maid for the afternoon.
Mrs. Sullivan said he offered her CO.
came and then attempted to jab the
hvpodermic needle into her arm. when
she managed TO free herself and
rapped on the window. Lieutenant
McAuliffe and Detectives McGovern
and Quinlivan rushed into the apart
rnent and made the arrest.