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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
MEMORIAL EXERCISES HELD.
Oldest Inhabitants Association, Col
cred, Honors Dead Members.

At the meeting of the Oldest Inhabi-
tants' Association. colored. in Catholic
Beneficial Hall Monday evening me-
mortal exercises were held for mem
bers who have died during the year.
These included Richard Shaw, Neale
Smith. John H. Johnson, William H.
Bell and Rickson, T. Harris. Eulogies
were pronounced by w. A. Prater, J. H.
Prater. DR.. George Sewall, Perry
Riley, James w. Muse, S. w. Watson
and others The members present Joined
in the singing of Aud Lang Syne."
During the meeting it was announced
that the annual sermon Is to be de-
livered in Asbury NJ. E. Church the
evening of October IA. the pastor. Rev.
NJ. w. Sinclair. preaching.
Eugene Brooks. president of the or
ganization, told of the visit Of him
self and other members to the rooms
of the Association OF Oldest Inhabi-
tants of the District of Columbia in
the old engine house at 18th and H
streets northwest, in response to an
invitation from John J. Mccarthy, Sec
rotary. when a portion of the surveying
chain used by the negro astronomer,
mathematician and engineer. Benjamin
Banneker. in the course of the original
survey of the District of Columbia was
viewed. A review of the visit was
given by George Stewart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27

The pay tables are as follows. per
month: First sergeant. s51: sergeant.
$3S: corporal and mechanic. s36: pri-
vate first class. S33. and private. $50 In
addition to this every man may qualify
as first-class gunner in an oral exam-
nation on the contents of the Gun
ners' Instruction" which gives him a
rating badge to wear on his sleeve and
adds SO a month to his pay. Rated posi-
tons draw extra pay per month as fol-
lows: Plotter or observer. first class
So: observer. second class. gun com
mander and gun pointer. 81.
There are positions as enlisted spe-
cialists. such as engineer. electrician
sergeant and master gunner, which are
open to men with some technical train
ing. who will study and pass the re-
quired examinations. These carry in
creased rank and pay and there are at
present a number of vacancies
In addition to this pay every man re-
ceives board. lodging. clothing and
medical and dental attention free of
charge. SO that the pay is substantially
all velvet" Applicants must be be-
tween eighteen and forty-five years OF
age. and must be in good physical con-
diton. They must be at least five feet
four inches in height and weigh not less
than l20 pounds stripped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
CHESLEY C, CURTIS DEAD.
Washington Man Taken III While
Visiting in Richmond. Va,

Chesley Claiborne Curtis. printer in
this city for the last fourteen or fifteen
years. and in business at 1909 f street
northwest for the last six years. died
at Richmond. Va. yesterday. He went
to Richmond June 1 to spend the week
end with relatives. While there he was
taken i'll and had to be removed to
Grace Hospital, where he underwent an
operation Funeral services and inter
ment are to take place in Richmond to-
morrow.
Mr. Curtis was born in Marshall
county. Tex. July 81, 1874. He leaves
his wife, Mrs. Lottie Curtis: five chill
dren, Mrs. Marshall Keely, Carter. For
rest, Richard and Margaret Curtis: his
mother, Mrs. Emma Curtis Of Boynton,
Va, and four brothers, William, Ben
jamin, Powell and Thorp Curtis. all of
Richmond
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
In Memoriam.

BRANDT. In loving remembrance Of my dear
husband and father, GEORGE BRANDT. who
entered into eternal rest four years ago yes
terdsy. June 26. 1913.
We did not know how much he suffered,
We did not see him die.
We only know he went away
And never said good-by.
BY HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTERS DOROTHx
AND HELEN.
STANDARD. In sad but loving remembranee Of
our devoted mother, Mrs. ALICE STANDARD.
who departed this life one year ago today
June q, 1916.
You left US broken-hearted. mother,
And all seems dreary here.
Home is not the same, dear mothers
As 1t was when you were here.
There was an angel band in heaven
Which was not complete,
So Jesus took our mother
To NIL the vacant seat.
BY HER DEVOTED CHILDREN.
WHITEHEAD. In sad but loving remembrance
OF INV darling child, CECIL A. WHITEHEAD.
who died June u, 1915
Sleep on. darling Cecil.
It's sweet TO breathe thy name,
In life we loved thee dearly,
In death do the same.
MAMMA AND PAPA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
u. S. TO TAKE CHARGE
| Of ALL EXPORT TRADE
Council to Advise Series Of Procla-
nations Providing for Licensing
Shipments.

The new exports council created by
President Wilson to advise him as to the
operation of the export control act at its
first meeting yesterday discussed the gen
eral export policy to be pursued. Although
close Of the meeting. it became known
that the council will recommend immedi-
ately q series of presidential proclama-
tons putting the measure into actual
operation.
DR.. Edward E. Pratt, chief Of the De-
partment of Commerce bureau Of foreign
and domestic commerce. which will do the
ganization of special division Of export
licenses The division, it was said, will be
formed within few days, in time to
proceed Immediately upon the issuing of
the first proclamation. c. A. Richards, a
New York ship man. it is understood,
probably will head the new division.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
D. c. Coast Artillery Recruiting.

The Coast Artillery Corps of the Ma
tional Guard of the District of Column
pa mas opened recruiting station at
1341 F street, in addition to its repu1a >
station at 917 F. street. Enlistments in
the I'd Company yesterday were Robert
Sims. Wilson r. Johnson and Emery 81.
Pugh.
me local coast artillery consists of
two companies. the 1st, which was or
ganiZed December s, 1915, and now at
war strength Of 100 men and three Of
hcers, and the I'd. for which recruiting
was started only a few days ago and in
winch there are number of vacancies
1t is pointed out that it does not re-
quire technical training to join the
coast artillery. Any one with a good
elementary education can learn all that
IS required. All that an enlisted man
must know is contained in pamphlet
called the "Gunners' Instruction." The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
Funeral of Admiral Cromwell.

Funeral services for Rear Admiral
Bartlett Jefferson Cromwell. who died
Sunday at Montrose. Pa, were held this
morning at his late residence. 1925
New Hampshire avenue. with members
Of the Military Order of the Loyal
Legion CT the United States. of which
Admiral Cromwell was a member. in
attendance. Interment was in Airing
ton national cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27

Robert NJ Narrower, a member of Mos
by's Rangers during the civil war. who
escaped from the old Capitol prison after
being sentenced to death by federal
military commission, for leaving Wash
ington city after he had been enrolled. and
attaching himself to a band of guerril
las" died yesterday at the family resi-
dence. 1914 9th street northwest, after an
illness covering about three months. His
death was due to heart trouble. He was
about seventy-four years of age.
Funeral services will be held at Con-
federate Memorial Hall, 1922 Vermont
avenue northwest. tomorrow afternoon at
2 o'clock. with Rev. +. X. Hardin, pastor
of Mount Vernon Place Church South,
officiating. Interment will be in the Con-
federate section at Arlington cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
Praised by Secretary Redield.

Department of Commerce employees
were praised by Secretary Redfield to-
day in a letter addressed to all of them.
for their subscriptions to the liberty
loan. The figures to date show that
2,6SS employees In all branches of the
department, in this city and in the field.
subscribed to s373.100. The Secretary
was notified today after this report had
been prepared that one lighthouse
keeper had subscribed for 100000
worth of liberty bonds. bringing the
total to S473.100.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
Uncle Sam to Employ Boys.

now will be taken into the govern
ment service as messengers. The usual
entrance salary Is $500. while some
appointments are made at $3.50 a year.
An examination will be held by the
civil service commission July 5 to OBJ
tain eligibles to fill vacancies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
Coal Probably Will Be First.

The first proclamation probably will put
under the licensing system coal and fuel,
including bunkers. This virtually will
give the government power to direct the
movement of every vessel. American and
foreign. entering an American port. Ships
Will be kept in the trades which the gov
eminent decides are most necessary in
successfully waging the war.
Wheat and wheat products probably will
be the next commodities whose ship
ments must be licensed The world food
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
CARDS OF THANKS.

We wish to express
deep appreciation to relatives and friends for
their kindness and sympathy during our BE-
reavement and for the beautiful noral trib-
utes extended to our dear husband and
father, CHARLES n. BRANDENBCRG.
WIFE AND CHILDREN.
VOGEnf. We wish to express our deep ap-
probation TO relatives and friends for their
kindness and sympathy during our bcreave-
ment and for the beautiful floral tributes ex
tended TO and brother. JOHN II.
y0SEIFF. Ri THE FAMILY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
Drive Extends Into Maryland.

The drive" for recruits is to be extend
ed by the officers tonight to Laurel. Md
where picture show is to be given and
addresses made. Tomorrow night a SINH
Md q 1Aoi iooi "
1t was announced today at the navy re-
crulting station, 9th street and Pennsyl-
wanna avenue. that no more recruits would
pc enlisted unless they are over eighteen
years OF age. Heretofore young men he
tween seventeen and eighteen years Of age
who secured their parents consent were
taken into the service. Edward T. Fol
ilard or 626 23d street was the only one
TO enlist in the service today.
Enlistments in the Marine Corps at the
recruiting station, 407 Star building. To-
and David c. Levy. Philadelphia, Pa.
Those enrolling in the Naval Reserve
We're Marion C. Dankmeyer, 646 q
street northeast; Lee L. Townshend
2ol Woodley road: Regina A. PAYNE.
~ i street southwest; Roy Ellswort h
Reek: 2373 Champlain street; D. Rails
ton kniceley 1928 1st street, and Irma
Haris. 1908 18th street.
PRESIDENT Shreve Of the Federation
OF Citizens Associations TODAY suea
gested that ell associations which are
unable to call special meetings before
Saturday send out a notice to their
members urging them to aid in the
campaign for volunteers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
Native of Virginia.

Mr.. Narrower. who was born In Vir-
ginia and resident of this city when the
civil war began. had been for many years
prominently associated with the work of
Camp III. United Confederate Veterans
of this city.
Sentenced Ito be shot to death by mus
kerry" and later saving his way to lib
erty through the bars of his cell in the
old Capitol prison were always regarded
by Mr.. Narrower as particularly thrilling
episodes in his life. With companion
prisoner, Mr.. Harrison of Mississippi.
who belonged to the jeff Davis Legion,
Mr. Narrower fed from the prison just
after sentinel noted their escape and
had attempted to bayonet him as he left
the cell.
The men separated shortly after leav-
ing the vicinity of the prison. AS Mr..
Narrower approached Rockville, Md. he
noted a government ambulance stand
ing at the roadside. Starting a CONVEX
sation with the driver he announced
that he was an agent of the United
States Christian commission. and was
invited to the seat beside him for the
journey. The ambulance was therefore
4 passport for him along the closely
guarded road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
DIED.

ton. ~ T.
nTrn
AVERY. Died on June Is. 1917. At an.
JAMES ID. AVERY. aged seSenty-fou years
eleven months and eight days born July ..
io1-.
All within house IL lonely,
Every one is sad today,
For my darling husband
Funeral tprisaie, from Gawler's Undertaking
Parior.: 1850 fenns'iSania avenue. "sdnesdsy.
June - AZ Pm
iotA e,,y. - -, IN, ~ Sn.r., esr s,nca
rnn.r.i ;,nn, M, rrs,drnc, 81 h,s brotssr.
John e. bruce, isrs "a street northwest
yhn,.d.y lime Is NJ . pm RELATIVE. and
friends invited Intrrmcnt In Harmony
cemetery.
cuRT1s IN Tuesday. June 70. 1917. NJ Rich.
49, - J.SI " !. h.loysa hn.ts M Of
It, !. ,.nrf,s in MIS- forty,hird wear
DECKER. On Tuesday June 10, 1917 LEVI
a nr,,kGx t-l.y.., husband Of Frances A.
becker lnrr Glaomon,. in the seventy fourth
sapy =,
.c I,,,. % ,.,- :, AKA
DoLAh. On Iuesdas. June %, isn.. .o 80
pm. a, nsr rssaeis g, 10. ,a street south
east. MANl' WIDOW Oh Ia.I'e. po.a ...;
i ~. 49, - ,nnrch Of IN. Holy .omfor,rt.
Intrrmcni pr,y.te' andy omit mowers. Is
-
GRADY. On Tuesday. June 20. 1871, AZ ll:ts
pm. at her r.sia.nce' sooi it.n street nor'n
west. HARRIET ). GhApa. Beloved ,s VIZ 10, o.
the late James L. orady ana mother ot Aiss
ora A. 'rady. 80.
ih'e''n' p'''A'' =
- -
narrower. On Tuesday. June Is. 1917. az
his rtsiu-nce, 1914 sth street northwest, kun
EXT NJ NARROWER.
Notice. OF funeral hereafter. "a
LYONS. D.parted this life Mt 1870 an Mon
osx Inn. q, 1911. ut 1887 1871 street norti.-
~ after /. long and suu.r,ny Illness
ELIZA ,.,oyed VIE Of the iare jacob Lson..
a,ynt.u mother OF Bessie h. Anderson, loving
e..,',,u,,,h.. :, I,,i,.n wiI,,sm. Mar ,or,.
Mnrmtay .na tI,frnn q Anaerrn
Funeral InnTsaay Jnne ~ AZ nm from Ply
momIu ,,ongrrr.tional Church. Rev. A. 4. t;rr-
LYONS An memters NJ Columb,. Court No.
An,ili.rv 10 M Kn,rnt. or Tonsssur. ARE
r.auest.a 10 meet rhurs.sy June Is Al 2:Su
l'tn and z streets Rev. A. T. Sarner. p.s.or.
TO attend the funeral OF our departed SISTER.
Lady ELIZA J. LIONS. Wear wnite wals..
black skirt and badges. Fine for not at
tending. All SISTER eourts are inslteo 10 "
present Lady ELLA JAChsoN' W. =.
MALoEEY. On Tuesday, June 20, 1917, JAMES
MALuNEf. beloved husband OF Della Aaioney
tnee keadyJ.
Funeral IRON his late residence. $40 18th street
~ o., Dua 49, ... III, -. .a.',
.,, =. 49, "As = - 80, -,
NJ elock Ior tne repose OF ms soul. asia-
ives ana FRIENDS invited 70 atteno
NoPGAN Nm Mond.v Jun. ., 1917 81 lion
nm CiTHERINE widow Of Marin Mo,r.n.
Funeral from the resIdence Of her uepbev ~ -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
Plans for Handling Wheat.

Some officials believe the neutrals
should be required to move Australian
wheat to the Pacific coast Of the United
States. receiving in exchange American
wheat at Atlantic coast ports. The sug-
gestion has been made that the allies.
before they are granted licenses to
move American wheat, first should take
the Canadian surplus. as the supply in
this country just now is unusually
short and the new crop barely has be-
gun to move.
Commodities generally will be put I'M
der the licensing system by groups.
since the government fears it has not
enough machinery to handle the stu
alton If exports of every character are
licensed to start with.
The licensing system. in addition to
covering commodities. probably will be
put into operation soon in respect to
certain specific countries, licenses be-
ing required for shipment of anything
to nations specified by the President on
the advice of the exports council. This
arrangement. it is declared. will give
the American government a still f1rmer
control over neutral shipments to Ger
many.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27

situation. government experts declare.
demands immediate control Of food ex-
ports. The practical rationing of the
European neutral countries. now to be
undertaken by the United States. will be
accomplished by licensing food ship
ments.
Goods now going to Germany from
the Scandinavian countries. including
large quantities Of iron ore, probably
will be diverted to the allies by re-
fusing licenses for food shipments to
these countries II they continue to ship
their own products to the enemy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
Once Near to Capture.

Shortly thereafter. at the home OF a
southern family in the vicinity of Rock
Vile, Mr.. Narrower was joined by Mr.
Harrison, and together both were Sc
creted, remaining there while Col.
Wood. superintendent of the old Capitol
prison, who was searching for the
former prisoners. ate his dinner.
Col Wood had been informed that two
men. supposed to be Harrison and
Narrower, were under arrest at Darnes-
town. Md, but upon his arrival there
found that the men arrested were boun-
ty jumpers, who had deserted and were
going back to their homes in Pennsyl-
vania He was so deeply chagrined.>it
is related, that h. refused to take din
ner 1T army headquarters and stopped
at the home where Harrison and Har
rover were concealed, not many feet
from where he sat at dinner. Follow
ing the close Of the war Col Wood was
told Of the fact that HI was in such
close proximity to the escaping pris-
oners and was much amused. 1t Is said.
Shortly thereafter narrower and Har-
rison found a favorable opportunity to
cross the Potomac river. and Joined
Capt Franklin Williams and his com
pany Of Mosby's Rangers in Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
MARRIED.

KuLLNAN-JAsPER. On Tuesday. June -,
1917, At Alexandra, Va, JOHN KULLAAN
and CARRIE V. JASPER. both Of Washing
ton. u. L.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
Tables of Monthly Pay.

company. it is expected. will go into the
federal service July Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
Here to Aid Recruiting.

In order to encourage recruiting in
the District. Capt. II. ]. Mckinney,
u. S. A, came to Washington from Bal
timore last night and conferred with
leaders in the campaign to get 1913 men
from the District into the regular army
by Saturday night. He expressed him
self as highly Pleased With the manner
in which the citizens associations have
taken up the work here.
At noon today not an application had
been filed at the recruiting tent, 9TH
street and Pennsylvania avenue. Late yes
terday there were five men who applied
for enlistment and were sent to Balti-
more for examination. They were Dave T.
kernodle, Birmingham, Ala. Joseph Hoff-
man. 1895 18th street Isadore Alex, 9I2
r street: Walter A. Rogers, Columbus.
Ohio. and Thomas ]. Snyder, $40 22d
street
In connection with the campaign being
conducted by the recruiting officers and
The Star for recruits this week, moving
pictures are again to he shown adjoining
the recruiting tent tonight There is also
to be band concert by volunteer band
from the Coast Artillery Corps Joseph +,
OToole. assistant on the floor of the
United States Senate, is to deliver an
address. Mr.. OToole made an address
last night. and. as a result, a number of
young men made inquiries as to the army
life and conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
Graham's Household
Remedies

pc AnaIgesic Balm. an ex-
cellcnt preparation for reliev-
Ing headache, neuralgia,
rheumatic pains. for DC
:Sc Corn Remover, kind
YOU apply every night for three
nights and out 2for 26c
25c CarbOIIc Salve and Anti
septic Healing Ointment for
cuts cuts and abra- 2for 26c
see Digastnde: Will relieve
Indigestion and dys- far61r
pepsia Immediately
Zoe Headache 1fnr 7r
Salts ....
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27
DISTRICT MENS[0W
TO Join is. ARMY
Prospects That Capital Will
Fill Its Quota Are Not
Encouraging.
HOPE is IN ASSOCIATIONS

Is Washington going to lag behind
the states of the Union in responding
to the Presidents call for volunteers?
But three days are left to determine
what will be the answer to this aues-
ton. asked by War Department Off
Gals, and reports reaching the District
council of defense today were any
thing but encouraging.
When volunteer week" began last
Saturday the District needed 393 men
to make up its quota in the regular
army, under the Presidents call for
volunteers to bring it up to war
strength. A few enlistments have been
reported since, but not enough to in
dictate that the Districts quota will be
filed
Citizens associations are responding
to the appeal that they canvass their
respective neighborhoods for volun-
teers. and the principal hope of com
pletlng the quota is now thought to
rest largely with them. The appeal did
not reach the associations until yes
terdav. but The majority of them got
busy at once. The Mort! CAPITOL and
lexington association last night APP
pointed committee to conduct a cam
paign for volunteers in that neighbor-
hood. If each association succeeds in
enlistinS ten men TIE Districts quota
in the regular army will have been
more than supplied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27

All articles included in
this One-Cent Sale are be-
ing sold at much less than
they cost the average drug
gist. Consequently, many
drug stores try to purchase
quantities of articles at
these sales of ours: hence,
we reserve the right to re-
fuse to sell to dealers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-27

CURTIS. on Tuesday, June IS. 1917. at Rich
monu Va, 1HESLE.Y T.. beloved husband Of
Lotilr r. Curtis. his forty third year.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28
AMERICAN HOSPITAL
 ESTABLISHED PARIS

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-The hos pital known in Paris as pr Blake's hospital" is to have the financial sup port of the American Red Cross thru an agreement entered into by Dr. Joseph A. Blake, the Committee of the Hospital, the Service de Sante, the United States Army and the War Coun- cil of the Red Cross.
 Since the outbreak of the European war Dr. Blake, one of Americas most distinguished surgeons, has been en- gagged in hospital work He has work ed increasingly since the first wound ed were brought into Paris; and in a short time after he and his staff be- gan operating, the hospital became ia nous for the surgical results achieved.
 Under the new arrangement the in- stitution is to be used primarily for the care of Americans, although 100 beds are to be retained for the use of French soldiers as long as they are not needed by Americans. It will be open also to sick and wounded Red Cross personnel The hospital is to be known hereafter as the American Red Cross Military Hospital No. ?.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28
BERLIN WAR OFFICE ADMITS DEFEAT AT
 HANDS OF BRITISH
A Brief Statement Says There Has Been No Change On The
 Italian Front

BERLIN, Nov 2S-Last evening the war office announced that the British attack on Boulon and the village of Cambrai had been successful for the enemy.
 The announcement says further that from communication received yester- day noon, the situation on the Italian front remained unchanged
 LATER-A supplementary report by by the war office this afternoon says that the lost zone reported this morn ing. includes the territory from Bour- Ion to> Fontaine and Notre Dame. In part it says: Between Bourbon, Fon- taine and Notre Dame, the enemy penetrated our defense resulting in the temporary loss of that zone.