davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
KENY0N's HEAD GUEST HERE,
Alumni Association Hears of Alma
Mater From President Pierce.

DR.. William f. Pierce. president of
Kenyon College. was rendered an in
formal reception by members of the
Washington Alumni Association last
night at the University Club.
In a brief address DR.. Pierce told the
Washingtonians of the progress made
by the college In athletics. stating
that. although the foot ball team start
ed out in a rather disastrous manner
last fall. it wound up its schedule in a
blaze of glory" by defeating the West
ern. Reserve and University of Cincin-
natl teams. He stated the condition
of the college was excellent. and that
there had been a rapid growth in the
number of students.
Among those present were: Matthew
Trimbie. president of the local alumni
association: Representative William
Gordon of Ohio. Rev. George F. Dudley,
Oscar Adams. A. d. Farquhar. F. S.
Curtis and Rev. F. F. Dimon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
DELEGATES ARE CHOSEN.
Custom Cutters Club to Be Repre-
sented at International Exhibit.

E. Z. Thiele, I. Geraci and P. ]. Foley
are to represent the Washington Gus
tom Cutters Club at the exhibit OF the
International Cutters Association to
be held in Columbus. Ohio. February
to 10. This was decided at a meeting OF
the club Friday.
The choice of the following officers
was ratified for 1917: President. P. j
Foley: first vice president, ]. NJ. Stein
second vice president, c. E. Lightfoot
financial secretary, L. E. Reed; record
ing secretary, L. P. Grady; treasurer
L. B. Thiele: master practical work, l.
Gerard; assistant master practical work
r. j. Heindrick; librarian. D. S. Mar
goulis; trustees, j. D. McConville and
S. B. Vignor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
CHILD FATALLY BURNED.
Dorothy Tavenner, Three Years Old,
Dies in Hospital,

Dorothy Tavenner, three years old
daughter of Russell and Mrs. Estelle
Tavenner. 1928 Sth street. died at George
Washington University Hospital las
night at 6 o'clock as a result of burns
she received three hours earlier. The
police were told that the childs dress
ignited while she was playing near 6
latrobe on the first floor of the family
home.
Coroner hewitt made an investigation
and gave certificate of accidental
death. He was told that the child rar
from the house to the sidewalk wher
her dress ignited, and she was burned
from head to foot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
TO REVIEW WORK OF YEAR.
Retail Merchants Will Hold Annual
Meeting Tuesday Evening.

Work which has been accomplished
during the last year by the Retail Mer-
chants Association is to be reviewed
Tuesday evening when the organiza-
ton will hold its annual meeting al
the Raleigh Hotel. President Andrews
and Secretary Columbus have just CON-
pleted their reports.
Members Of the organization have
been urged to come and hit the better
business trail" 1t is stated that at
tention is to be called at this meeting
to a trade menace that will affect the
business life of washington.
Announcement is to be made Of the
chairmen of committees for the ensu-
ing year. and supper will be served
following the meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

yesterday through the Office Of Roscoe c.
Bruce, assistant superintendent. They
follow:
Tenth division: At Summer School, We'd
nesday at 80 am. Roscoe c. Bruce.
presiding officer: Fountain Peyton. menu
Der board of education, address: Maurice
Spencer, presentation of certificates, and
Rev. James L. Pinn, invocation and bene-
diction.
Eleventh division At Mott School, We'd
nesday at $50 am. DR.. J. Hayden
johnson, member board of education pre-
siding officer: Rev. S. L. Corrothers, in
vocation and benediction: Rev. Dr. John
Van Schaick. jr., president board of edu-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

German Beneficial Associa'
Hon) - Ernest Amelung. chairman
Gregor .Kramm, ]. Schutrumpf. r. Maui
Chris Schmidt and William Tucker.
Photographic atelier (Germanta Maen
John Ref and Martin schilling.
Prisoners handicraft-Dr; Margare
Eek. chairman; Mrs. w. +. Au, VIC.
chairman; Misses Frieda Frommei
Alma krumke, Eva Linzbach' GOV u
Winckelman, Mrs. Charlotte Fossei
man, Mrs. w. Tronland, Mrs. X. Walsf
and Mrs. w. H. Scott.
Theater and vaudeville (Germanis
club)-Theo H. Thiesing and Dr. Goe'
bel, chairmen.
'U-Deutschland" (Schlaraff1a Wash
ingtonia)-Dr. Georg Barthelme. chair
man; K. Voelckner, Ernest Amelung
Fritz Theune and DR.. H. B. Boyer.
Wurst gloeckle washington Butch
ers' Beneficial Accommodation N
Auth, chairman: Anton Auth, H.
Auth, ]. w. Werner and James B. Ell
gin
Dining Room and Kitchen.
Dining room and kitchen-Mrs Q
Schleichert. chairman; Mrs. Neulant
and Mrs. De Grain, assistants.
Monday. st. Mary's Church, Rev
Roath-Mrs c. Eckert, Mrs. A. Potzler
Mrs. J. Casper, Mrs. ]. Auth, Mrs.
Auth. Mrs. A: Auth, Mrs. A. Hammer r
Mrs. J. F. Maley, Mrs. A. Rupert, MRS
Bengal, Mrs. NJ. Danhakl. Mrs. NJ
Kramm, Miss II. Baumann, Miss M
Viehman. Miss X. Nau. Miss G. Rosin
ski. Miss L. Moncurey, Mrs. r. AUTH
Mrs H. J. Auth, Mrs. E. Robbins. Mrs
e. Kunlo. Mrs. E. Hammer, Mrs. Ost
mann. Mrs. White, Mrs. kolipinsk1
Miss NJ Danhakl.
Tuesday Concordia Church. Rev
Menzel-Mrs. J. Herzog. Miss L, Baier
Schneider. Mrs. Grass, Mrs. Krieg
Miss Krieg. Miss King. Mrs. J. Speng-
Ter Miss NJ. Widmayer. Mrs. King. Mrs
Scott. Mrs. ]. Klenk. Mrs. Bender. MRS
Schlotterbeck. Mrs. Thomford. Miss Z
Schneider. Mrs. c. Ruppertus. Mrs: G
Lamp. Mrs. Esherich. Miss Remp. Mrs
Hetter. Mrs Voelkner Mrs. Kan
der. Mrs. Fl. kelle, Miss NJ; schnei'
der Mrs. B. Besson, Miss Jackie DIV.
schmidt-Mrs r. Schmidt. Mrs: H. G
Berger. Mrs. A. Pitt, Mrs. Seebode
Mrs j. Wagner. Mrs. Reisinger, Mrs
Zobel. Mrs. Vierkorn, Mrs. Bakelman
Mrs. V. Waterholter. Mrs. NJ. Donald
Mrs. Schwierng. Mrs. Bailey. Mrs. J
Thursday. Trinity Lutheran Church
Rev. Schroeder-Miss NJ. Miller, Mis-!
c. Miller. Miss E. Schneider Mrs. Dittes
Mrs f. Brandt. Mrs. Walter, Mrs. Ell
bert, Mrs. Loeffler. Mrs. Bauer. Mrs. H
Graue. Mrs. r. Boehs, Mrs. Ebert.
Friday St Johns Lutheran Church
Rev. Leddin-Mrs. L. Hennige, Mrs. K
Hermann. Mrs. E. Ockert. Mrs. J. F
Hermann, Mrs. NJ. Altemus, Mrs. H. ]
sieber. Mrs. K. Graft. Mrs. S. Williams
Mrs. C. Kuhn, Mrs. l.. Davis, Mrs. J
Mueller, Mrs. G. 3. Ostermayer. Mrs. NJ
Stern. Miss f. WeitZel, Miss L. Ferber
Miss c. Bloss. Miss G.. Weitzel
Saturday. Ladies' Auxiliary - Mrs
Wiegand. Mrs. Schaffert. Mrs. J
Scheidiman, Mrs. J. DuehrinE, Mrs
Klees. Mrs. o. NJ. Kennedy, Mrs. NJ
Grinnan.' Mrs. Weingart. Mrs. Minsch
Mrs. Hellwig. Mrs. s. Frank, Mrs. Lakr
Mrs. Ellmenreich, Mrs Friedrich. Mrs. G
Winkler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
EIGHTH GRADE EXERCISES
IN COL ORED SCHOOLS
Graduation Programs Announced by
Roscoe c. Bruce, Assistant
Superintendent.

Prog inns for eighth grade graduating
exercises in the colored public schools of
the District of Columbia were announced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
FOURTH Of RUMAN|A'S
ARMY IS WIPED OUT
Premier Bratiano Confesses Great
Losses-Germans Stoutly
Resisted.

By the Associated Press.
PARIS. January 27.-The Rumanian
premier, ]. ]. C. Bratiano. who is in
.2etrograd for a conference with the
Russian authorities, is quoted in
Temps dispatch as saying he was glad
TO find in Russia the same feeling of
unshakable faith in the outcome Of the
war as in the beginning. He declared
that the Rumanian army would soon be
completely reformed anu that the time
was approaching when it would. with
the aid of the Russians. drive the en-
envy from its territory.
1.-The war booty which has fallen into
the hands of the Germans" said Pre-
mier Bratiano, should not be too
greatly exaggerated. In any event, 1t
will not improve the economic situa-
ton IN Germany as much as II Is be-
lieved.
"As to our losses-the Rumanian
army, having desperately defended
every inch of ground. has lost in
killed and wounded nearly one-fourth
Of it's strength.
Cold flinders Operations.
LONDON, January 27.-Severe cold
and heavy snow have been interfering
with military operations all along the
Rumanian front, says a Reuter- dis
patch from Jassy today.
THE enemy's efforts" says the cor
respondent, now are directed chiefly
in the region of Nanesti and the con-
fiuence of the Rivers Putna and Sereth.
where an alienation of advances and
retirements without strategic signifi-
canoe has occurred lately. The Ger
mans are everywhere encounterine
spirited resistance from the Russians
and kumanians-
TN connection with the reorganiza-
ton of the Rumanian army there has
been an infusion of younger blood in
the higher commands. The latest Of
fictal Gazette announces that fourteen
generals of divisions and brigades have
been placed on the retired list and sue
.eeded by Junior officers"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
OPPOSE PASSAGE
OF THE LEWIS BILL
Mount Pleasant Citizens Adopt
Resolution Asking Congress
to Defeat Measure.
AGAINST ANY EXPERIMENT

Strong condemnation of the Lewis bill
which would provide for municipal con-
troll Of the telephone service of the Dis
trict Of Columbia was registered by the
Mount Pleasant Citizens Association at
a meeting held in the Brown Betty Inn,
18th street and Park road, last night.
The association unanimously opposed
the bill, on motion Of William Clark. The
resolution provided that the secretary of
the association shall write to the chair
men of the District committees in the
House and Senate. apprising them Of the
action of the association, and instructed
the associations delegate to the Fedora
ton Of Citizens Associations to urge that
body to oppose the Lewis bill.
The association then voted to hold its
next regular meeting February 16 at $
o'clock pm. at the telephone exchange
at 722 18th street, when the members
will be shown through the excRa nge
This action was taken following an In
vitation extended by a telephone official
a member of the assOciatjop
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
Wants Another Public School.

There should be a public school
building in this section" said Mr.. Proc
tor. mot only because it is quite a
distance from this section to the. Powell
and johnson Schools. but because the
attendance at these schools involves our
young children passing over Mount
Pleasant street. crowded at $50 o'clock
with street cars and automobiles. and
passing over 18th street, always crowd
ed with automobiles. 1t is a consider
able source of concern to parents to
have their children passing over these
streets daily.
Mr. Proctor pointed out that the john
son and Powell buildings are already
overcrowded. and that now Is an oppor-
tune time to push the proposal for q
new schoolhouse for the several hun
dred children of the section under ques-
ton who daily attend the Johnson-Pow-
ell group. 1t was intimated that petit
ton might be circulated.
The question of the advisability of
closing the blocks on which schools are
located during recess hours was refer
red to the school committee. The citi-
zens voted to have no more refreshments
served at their regular meetings, and
then adjourned to eat the last sand
witches and drink the last cups of coffee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

Most" booth (Schwaebischer Kran-
ken Unterstuetzungs verein) Kari
Hoffman. chairman: Henry Xander,
Gottlieb xander. Jacob Hammel, Fritz
Hanold, Carl Braun. William Roessler,
Albert Rommel. NJ. Dietz. A. Miller and
]. Zobol.
-a11ofiofsrs ff4Axnen.DarmsfaAdf ana
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
Oppose Any Experimenting.

Mr.. Clark. in his condemnation of the
Lewis measure, spoke against those
who use the District of Columbia as a
laboratory to stir up some particular
concoction of their own" He charac-
terized the possibility Of the passage
of the Lewis bill as an unlawful
calamity"
If Lewis would pay more attention
to the interests of his constituents at
home" declared Herman A. Phillips.
the associations delegate to the FEEDER
alton of Citizens Associations, "leav-
ing the people of the District of Column
bia to initiate reforms for themselves
his people would be better served, and
the people Of the District would be bet
ter pleased"
The need of public school building
In the territory west of 18th street from
Columbia road to the District line, was
urged by James NJ Proctor, president
of the association. The matter was
referred to a special committee to be
appointed later. which will report at
the next meeting of the association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
VILLA DEFEATED
BY GEN. MURGU|A
Loses Trains and Has 200
Killed and Wounded
Near La Junta.
STILL CONTROLS IN NORTH


Ell PASO. Tex. January 27.-Gov-
port from local Villa sources today
that Villa had been defeated by Gen.
Francisco Murguia's troops in the
vicinity of La Junta. chihuahua. He
was said to have lost his trains and
200 killed and wounded.
The same source reported that Jose
Ynez Salazar and Villa had quarreled
again and that Salazar had gone to
the mountains with 1900 men.
Villa Controls Northern Mexico.
NEW YORK, January 27.-Francisco
villa and his troops are in potential
control of northern Mexico. and await
only the withdrawal of the American
punitive expedition to make that con-
troll an actual one. according to John
J. Halves. Villas official agent in New
York
Basing his assertion upon informa-
ton brought to him here. he says, by
messengers direct from Villa. who is
declared to be in command of the
forces investing Chihuahua, Halves as
serted today that twenty Carranza
generals commanding nearly $4,000
Mexican troops in several states ad
joining the international border have
made representations to Villa that
when the latter gives the word they
will be given, according to Halves, as
soon as Gen. Pershings troops have re-
turned to United States soil.
Halves said he had been told by the
Villa messengers that the detection of
the Carranza forces would be accom-
plished peacefully. There would be
little bloodshed. as the troops are
secretly favoring Villas revolution.
The reason for awaiting the retirement
of the Pershing expedition, Halves as
serted. was that Villas men intended
TO avoid any clash with the Ameri-
cans.
Predicts Mexican Spring Drive"
When the Carranza troops have
placed themselves under Villas COM
mand, Halves said he was informed
described as Mexican spring drive"
would be begun Immediately against
those Carranza forces who remain
loyal to the de facto president.
According to Halves, this offensive will
be conducted in manner which will
insure protection for American and
other foreign interests in Mexico. Per-
manent guards of soldiers will be thrown
about fol eign-owned oil wells, mines and
other property, and every effort will be
made to cooperate tremendously with
Americans. Britains. Germans and other
citizens from outside of Mexico.
Meanwhile. Halves said, Villa is I'M
dertaking to prove to the American gov
eminent that he did not lead the Column
bus raid which caused the loss of Amer
lean lives. Between 1900 and 1000 AFT
davits,, of which 80 per cent are signed
by Americans residing in Mexico, are
being prepared. tending to prove that
Villa was elsewhere on the night of the
raid; these, Halves asserted, would be
filed with the State Department.
The, past two weeks, according to
Villas agents reporting to Halves, have
seen the retreat of Carranza troops from
Santa Isabel. San Andres. Palomes and
other Mexican cities and their retire
ment into Chihuahua.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-03-30
EDWARDS IN DAYLIGHT.
But tho Great Eagle Owls Are Fierce
Fiuhters by Niqht.

There are about 200 kinds Of owls.
Some are tiny owls. some are big eagle
owls. twenty eight inches In length.
very fierce and strong. ready to attack
a man who goes near. able to kill
fawns and large game birds and to do
battle with the golden eagle The cour-
age of one of these golden owls de-
serts IL In the daytime. and then little
birds. led by u crow. may find 1t and
drive 1t into the open and tease and
worry IT without danger to themselves.
But. when night comes and the bird can
see, only mighty eagle dare do battle
with it.
The hawk owl is one Of the owls
which work by day. 1t is big and
strong and savage. There are owls
with great ear tufts Of feathers and
owls with none at all. Some are snowy
white; others are mOttled. Some live
in holes In the ground with prairie
dogs and such animals; some make
burrows fer themselves. But most
owls live in hollow trees or In church
belfries or other high towers. Among
so many kinds of owls there are some.
of course. that do harm. but most of
them do more good for men than evil.
Exchange.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-03-30
A RUNAWAY HORSE.
Use Your Hat and Your Head, IL 10
Said, and You Can Stop Him.

The observer of people and events
wonders how many people have the
slightest notion as to how to stop a
runaway horse. An old farmer in an
adja'ent state was coming home the
other morning when he heard terrific
commOtion behind him and, when he
turned. saw horse racing toward
him in frenzy of fear. In the spring
wagon was little boy of six or seven.
and behind the swaying vehicle was a
gray haired man evidently the child's
grandfather--chasing the runaway.
In an instant the farmer was out in
the middle of the road With his hat
wh,sked off his bead. borL arms gyrat-
ing in wide circles. The hat did the
work, for the farmer tod folks after
ward that his mother had told him
that Il horse would always stop al the
sight OF hal Icing whir,ed directly in
front of it, The animal came to stop
within few inches OF the farmer, VIII"
stood his ground. 1t was the work OF
a few seconds TO calm the quivering
animal, and soon the grandfather came
up. He threw his arms around the
rescuer and fairly wept for Joy.
Next time you see runaway Dobbin
coming your way don't forget to use
your Aat and your head.-Columbus
Dispatch.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-03-30
The Strange Part.

Hhrdup-You see this half dollar7
"Yes Why? Is there anything ex-
traordinary about ~"
Hardup- Rather. Its mine.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-03-30
Chinese locksmjths,

The earliest locks known to man
were Of Chinese make. Although 1t is
impossible to tell the exact date of
those still extant. they are wonderfully
we'll made and as strong as any manu-
featured in Europe up to the middle
Of the eighteenth century. The Chi.
nese lOcksmith Of today uses exactly
the same kind of tools that his forefa
theirs had, for they are very simple
and primitive He carries all his i'm
plements in two cabinets. sitting on
one and working at the other. When
he has finished all the work available
In one neighborhood he fastens the
two cabinets to a bamboo rod and
sings it over his shoulder. He tramps
through the towns burdened in this
way and stops when he is called, much
as scissors grinder or umbrella
member does in our country. - Wide
World Magazine.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-03-30
The Rifled
Purse
Mystery of a Remarkable
Crime and Its Solution
BY HOWARD FIELDING
Copyright by Charles w. Hooke.

Mrs. Culver is widow. young and
fair and very rich. Her ways have
hen ways Of pleasantness throughout
the whole span Of her years. and she Is
today the happiest creature that exists
under the blue arch of heaven. Even a
alllng malady of the heart with which
she is afflicted may be counted as a
blessing not only to herself, but TO her
physician and to me. 1t spices her life
With delightful though wholly imag-
snary uncertainty. She is capable of n
delicious melancholy and reads the
works OF the gentler philosophers with
a profit and JOY which might other
wise be denied to her. And, besides. she
takes q lively pleasure in changing her
viii about once in three months with
The help Of my legal advice. Upon such
occasions the enumeration Of her vari-
Gus properties gives her childish graf
i1cation wholly unmercenary. liberal
fee Is mine. and when l meet her doc
tor we never fail to shake hands upon
the excellent state Of Mrs. Culver's
health.
Mrs. Culver is a discoverer Of genius,
chiefly in the fields Of music and
poetry, and has helped many worthy
young persons, with only moderate
sprinkling of mere schemers and spOng-
ers. Every new object Of her favor in
spires her with a fresh desire to attack
the impossible problem of establishing
q permanent charity for the needy chill
aren of Apollo, and (Only upon paper,
Of cOurse) l have squandered millions
for her in this way. A natural deli
cacy restraints her from immediate
benefactions of any great ma gnitude.
and so she adds a codicil to her volu-
mlnous will and nearly always revises
her general scheme of charity at the
same time.
Upon certain day had an appoint
ment to call upon Mrs. Culver at 3 in
the afternoon, and looked forward to
the usual agreeable interview.
When l entered her house l was
aware Of music, very good music, as l
am compelled to admit. Some one was
playing upon the piano in the smaller
drawing room upon my right. guess
ed at once that the performer must be
a young Dane named Nils Krono!d,
whose genius had recently been
brought to Mrs. Culver's attention.
! The butler informed Mrs. Culver Of
my presence, and she came to the re-
eeptlon room, where we exchanged a
few words. I learned that she had en-
eountered Mr.. Kronold In one Of the
big stores and had brought him home
In her carriage. If l cared to hear him
play she would take me into the draw
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-03-30

successor. 40 NJ ~ W 81, 81
himself at :.ne behesi Cf nlil.i.al ;SniG,
lity as to 20 In aid gpi The Ieiier.. III
tending to read it. la The bah and &c
turn 1t TO its place before Mrs. Culver
should miss IL,
But didn't take the money" he de-
clared. with tears in his eyes.
| And. II he had taken II. what in the
name OF all mystery had he done with
it? He could not have hidden it in the
hall. because my eyes were on him.
and he had been nowhere else except
In the drawing room itself, aud there
not more than one minute. as | could
testify. Moreover. II Mrs. Culver had
left the bag closed. how could Derby
have known that the money was In it?
kronold knew. for Mrs. Culver had
told him, but the lady had opened the
bag after entering the room and had
seen the money in II. Therefore If
| Kronold had taken 1t it must still be In
the room. But the table was at least
Fifteen feet distant from the piano. and
my own eyes bore witness that Kro-
hold had played all the time that he
was alone.
Mrs. Culver evidently believed that
Derby had hidden the money in the
room. and she began a search. Derby
meanwhile was leaning against the
wall. figure Of wood. Kronold took
me aside. He had the bag in his
hands. and he covcrtly showed me "a
small moist stain upon it.
THAT looks to me like blood" said
he. do you observe that Derby has
scratch across two Of his fingers?"
Yes" ! answered. but it doesn't
seem to be bleeding"
Il saw him wiping it with his hand
kerchief." said he. Now, IL this stain
Is blood that shows that the fellow is