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Evening star., 1917-09-19
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Tom Lynch. chief master-of-arms. in
navy yard was the guest of honor at
2 party given last evening in celebra-
tion Of Els thFty-fourth year in the
service of the United States Navy. at
10th street southeast. Music was fur
nished by the Navy Yard Orchestra and
J. C. TONNES. who sang. Mr.. Lynch
has been stationed In the Washington
navy yard eleven years.
An unidentiAed colOred man is wanted
by the police of the ninth precinct to
answer a charge of assault. He visited
the liquor store of Morris Fetterman.
70S H street northeast, last night. be-
the dealer a blow on his face with a
bottle. Fetterman was not seriously
wounded.
held an inquest at the morgue in the
case of William Scott, who died at
Emergency Hospital Sunday as a result
Of a collision between Scotts wagon
and street car near l4th and G streets
last Thursday. The jury reached the
conclusion that Scott's death was due
to lack of proper precaution on his
part.
Arthur w. Rison was accidentally
overcome by gas while taking a bath
at his home. i123 9Th street southwest
yesterday afternoon. Gas escaped
from a leaky fixture, and Rison was
unconscious when DR.. Rawson respond
ed to an emergency call and took him
to Casualty Hospital 1t was said at
the hospital this morning that the
patient would recover.
~The Development and Use of Power ~
is to be the subject of an address to be
delivefed by Augustus F. Knussen.
dean Of krotona Institute theadquar-
ters American section of the Theoso
phical Society. before the Washington
lodge of the Theosophical Society at
1916 H street northwest. Monday. Dr.
james Ingall Wedgood presiding bishop
of the Old Caholic Church in Great
Britain. Is to speak next Wednesday
OF Mans Spiritual Powers and How
They are Unfolded."
A meeting Of the Home Defense
League of the sixth precinct has been
called 70 rthis evening at 7 o'clock. at
Gon1aga Hall. I street. between 1st
and North Capitol streets northwest
This evening and for the remainder
of the week a free exhibition Of trick
hcycle riding is to be given at the
evening from to O'Clock a band con-
cert Is to be given.
Mixed bathing will be permitted
daily at the municipal DdtnlnE DeaCH
until the close of the season. Novem-
ber !. Only the large pool is now be-
ing used and the hours for everybody
are from am. until pm. This
schedule will be observed until October
]. and may obtain during the remainder
of the season. Approximately 200 per-
sons were admitted to the pool yes
terday afternoon.
A meeting of the College WOmen's
Club Ia to be held tonight at o'clock
at 1904 street, which Is the last in
The old clubrooms. The principal busi-
ness will be the question Of purchasing
. clubhouse and the taking up Of Red
Cross activities.
Evening star., 1917-09-19
REGIMENT STILL WAITING.
D. c. Infantry Not Advised of Plans
for Increasing Strength.

Although a general order has been
issued to all National Guard units to
send in a report of their enlisted
strength, so that the War Department
may know how many from the Ma
tional Army should be assigned to the
National Guard organizations to bring
them to war strength no such order
had been received today at the head
quarters of the Sd District of Columbia
Infantry Regiment.
The Sd Regiment has not yet received
any official notification as to when 1t
may expect to leave camp at Fort
Myer and proceed to Camp Greene
near Charlotte. n. c.
Evening star., 1917-09-19
BOY UNDER CHARGES.
Alleged Participant in Vandalism il
Virginia School Building.

Elicit O'Neal Day, fourteen years old.
1900 5th street northeast was absent
from his seat In the Haves School this
morning. Detective Fmhrey sent the
school authorities an exclamation of the
boys absence. the officer having arrested
him ct his home about 8 o'clock because
pf complaint lodged against him in
Virginia
Elicit visited relatives ~ scottsviIle.
Albemarle county. Va, and it is charged
be was party to alleged vandalism
In the high school there. According to
b warrant received from Town Sergeant
Sutherland. the boy is accused OF aid
Ing in the partial destruction Of a piano
and the platform on which the instru-
ment rested.
The youthful defendant denies the
charge Of willful destruction or property
He admitted he had played in the school
with Scottsvtlle companions. however
ind stated that the piano may have
been damaged. The Virginia authorities
were notified of his arrest
Evening star., 1917-09-19
WARNS OF DRAFT PLoTTERs.
Charles W. Darr Tells Audience
What War Really Is

Warning against anti-draft propa-
ganda which is being carried on in the
United States through the efforts of
German agents, was sounded by
Charles W. Darr. in a four-minute talk
at the Casino Theater last night.
He spoke in connection with the
display of the war motion picture,
War as 1t Really Is
Mr.. Darr explained certain features
of the film to the capacity audience
saying that the pictures gave a faith
full and Closeup view of the world
war. He made a patriotic appeal
to his auditors. urging that all should
realize the magnitude of the war and
the need for each man. woman and
child to cooperate in bringing 1t to an
early successful end for the United
States
Evening star., 1917-09-19
MERCHANTS ARE NAMED.
Will Cooperate With Food Admins.
tration in Organizing Retailers.

Merchant representatives will be named
merchants for work in cooperation win
the food administration. The first ten an
pointed were announced as follows
Colorado. C Maca Wilcox, Denver.
Florida. Fred Meyerheim Jacksonvira.
Michigan, Oscar Webber. Detroit. Nfis'
souri,. ". X Wilkinson. 81. Louis. Ee.,
Jersey Frank =. Ford Newark. Motif
Carolina. ], R. Ivy. Charlotte; Tennessee
e: A: Gerber. Memphis: West Virginia
CharieS F. Anderson, Runtingtor. W.i
braska, Cir CROOKS. Omaha: New yor,-
Michael Friedsam. New York city. ~
Evening star., 1917-09-19
Y. M. C. A. Gymnasium Schedule.

Gymnasium classes of the Y. NJ c. A.
are to open Monday with the follow
ing schedule: Hygienic. 1870 to 1900
am, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday;
professional men. 1890 to l pm. Tues
day, Thursday, Saturday: students
class. 3 to pm, Monday. Wednesday,
Friday; business men. 3:15 to p.m
Tuesday. Thursday. Saturday; recrea-
tive. to $50 pm, week dlys: pulley
weight. 1880 to 1850 pm, Monday.
Wednesday. Friday; graded evening.
s:15 to $3.50 pm. Monday, Wednesday.
Friday: leaders club, s:15 to $50 pm.
Tuesday, and gymnasium mems Bible
clAsa, 7:50 to 8, Tuesday.
Evening star., 1917-09-19
WILL HEAD REVENUE BUREAU
Daniel c. Roper Appointed to Sue
ceed W. H. Osborn, RESIGNED.

Daniel C. Roper of South Carolina has
been nominated by President Wilson to
be commissioner of internal revenue.
Mr.. Roper succeeds William H Osborn
of North Carolina, who has been com
missioner for several years and who
resigned on account of poor health.
Mr.. Roper was an assistant postmaster
general for several years, and is now ON
the tariff commission.
Evening star., 1917-09-19
FOR COLLECTOR AT NEW YORK
Byron R. Newton Nominated to Sue.
ceed Dudley Field Malone.

Byron R. Newton of New York has
been nominated by President Wilson to
be collector of customs at New York
Mr.. Newton succeeds Dudley Field
Malone, who resigned recently because
Of President Wilson's position on the
suffrage question. Mr.. Newton has been
an assistant secretary of the Treasury
for several years.
Evening star., 1917-09-19
CITIZENS ASSOCIATION
SELECTS ITS OFFICERS
J. L. Carr Elected President by Pet
worth Body-Others Matters
Considered.

J. l. Carr was elected president of
the Petworth Citizens Association last
night at the annual meeting, held In
the schoolhouse at Sth and Sheperd
streets. He succeeds Charles j. James.
Other officers elected We're: w l..
Guitelius. vice president: G. l. Jackson.
secretary: {. J. Beardsley, financial see-
retary; Nelson Carr. treasurer dele
gate to the Federation of Citizens As
sociation, Jesse c. Suter, and alternate,
E. W. Oyster.
The election was animated. The
president was chosen on a second bal
lot, and several ballots were needed
to indicate the election of nearly every
other officer. After the election, the
new president assumed the chair.
Four New Members.
Four new members were taken IN.
They are: Charles y. Bissel, c. l..
Bremmerman, NJ. B. stephens and
James X. Utley.
The finance committee, in special
report, proposed that the secretary
should receive compensation at the rate
Of So each meeting, a reduction from
SO; that the financial secretary should
receive 10 per cent of dues collected 4:
that the treasurer receive s. annually
that the initial payment of 81 shall aC-
company all applications for member
ship.
In a discussion of this report objec-
ton was made to a Salarfed treasurer,
it was voted to make II a non-pay posi-
ton. 1t was also decided that the
titled to a fee from the initial pay
ment of dues accompanying member
ship application. Otherwise the recon-
mendations were adopted.
Evening star., 1917-09-19
CITY ITEMS.

-four, S12.75 bbl.: 20-oz. cans baking
powder. 12c; vinegar, 3oc gal: our
best tea, 49c; wonder coffee. zoe. 412
4th st. s.e. and all tho j. T. D. Pyles
stores.
Evening star., 1917-09-19

Is packed be lined heavily with news
papers, SO that the soldiers in the hos
pitfalls may have them to read. They are
also needed for use as wrapping paper
in France. where a paper shortage ex-
lists.
Evening star., 1917-09-19

a strike of 700 union carpenters en-
gagged in government construction work
at Camp Logan and the aviation camp
was brought to an end yesterday after
Evening star., 1917-09-19

CIanin Optical Co, e07 F st., will
make Glasses for YOU"
Evening star., 1917-09-19
Enrolment of Children.

Jesse c. Suter, as chairman of the
committee on schools and schoolhouses,
made report that already $50 children
are enrolled in the Petworth district.
with probability that the total will
reach 500. the largest ever.
He stated that plans and specifica-
tions for the new school building are
ready in the office of the municipal
architect, that bids will probably be
invited after October /. and that the
old school building. formerly a church,
is in a state to be demolished at once
to make way for the new structure.
Evening star., 1917-09-19

School Books, Second hand and New.
Lowdermilk & Co., 141s f st. NV
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1917-09-19

Built to give the strenuous
schoolboy a run for his money.
OF heavy, rich. velvety corduroy.
with taped seams throughout. belt
loops and suspender buttons. Sizes
Z to is.
Evening star., 1917-09-19
Lovely Silk Blouses,
$500

In plain white. flesh and black
tub silk and handsome dark striped
taffeta. a number of eHectiEe ne"
tailored models with plain or
tucked fronts.
Evening star., 1917-09-19
AND HIS BEAUTY SHOW,
Next week-Sam Sidman

;Truxton. North Cap. & Florida Ave.
sToNIGHT-MARY ANDERSON and AN
TONIC MORENO. in by RIGHT OF
POSSESSION" A picture full of action.
Also latest Pathe News.
tFRIDAY-'.2o.o 600 LEAGUES UNDER TIE
SEA"
The Jasper news., 1917-09-06

Being in line, to form siirmish line
to the front, the command Is rs fol-
lows "As skirmishers, guide right
Cleft or center), MARCH," If march
Ing, the corporal of the base squad de-
ploys 1t and moves straight to the
front. When his squad has advanced
to the point on which the captain de-
slres to form the skirmish line, the cap
tain commands, Company, HALT"
The squad then halts and the other
squads halt on the same line.
If the guide is right (left) the other
corporals move to the left (right)
front, aPd in succession from the base
place their squads on the line. If the
guide Is right-observe-the squad
must advance to the LETT front; If the
guide is left, then to the right front. If
the guide be center, the other corpo.
Rls move to the right or left front, ac-
cording as they are on the right or left
of the center squad, and in succession
from the center squad place their
squads on the line.
If at halt, the base squad Is de-
ployed without advancing. The other
squads are then conducted to their
proper places by the flank. Interior
squads may be moved when squads
more distant from the base have
gained comfortable marching distance.
That Is to say, while the squads deploy
In succession, according as they are
near the base, it is necessary first for
the other squads to clear front for
them by marching off on the flank.
At this point it may be explained
that, rs in the close-order drill, atten-
ton has so far been confined to the
company and the squad, without refer
ence TO the platoon. This has been
to avoid confusion. AS q general prin-
ciple, however, 1t may be said that the
rules for the deployment of a platoon
are the same as those for the company.
Yet by this time the new soldier will
have comprehended the Importance of
the platoon in that it combines both
the functions of the squad and the
company.
The Jasper news., 1917-09-06
TOO MUCH FOR LION tanner
When It Came to the Question Of Was
Afraid He Was Willing to Admit
That He Was.

The proprietor Of wild beast show
travelling the eastern counties of Eng
land recently made an offer of silver
medal to any local barber with sufh-
cient courage to shave the tanner in
the lions den.
A knight of the razor, yearning for
fame and glory, accepted the chal-
lenge and amid chorus of cheers
from the crowd entered the cage.
Although the lion betrayed very lit
tie interest in the proceedings. the
barber was obviously nervous, and,
having lathered his man, made several
nervous dabs at one cheek with the
razor, keeping u weather eye on the
wild beast.
Hold hard!" yelled the tanner at
last, rs he felt a fearful cash. TITS
too risky!"
I'LL amt afraid" stammered
the shaking tonsorial artist. "There
amt lion living can scare me-"
Course you amt afraid |" beloved
the tanner, as he wiped his wounded
face. Anybody can see you amt It's
me who's afraid! Him afraid of
the barberl"
The Jasper news., 1917-09-06
EFFECT
in FALL STYLES

New Yorl.--It would be odd If the
edict for elimination of waste material
In clothes that has gone forth from
the governing factors in dress on both
continents, would be responsible for
the incoming of the hustle.
So far as the expert observer can
see into the near future of autumn
costumery which is now being planned,
shown and bought, the only actual
elimination of material is in the width
of the skirt. ...
There Is little sense in being obstin-
ate about the width of skirts: they're
going to be narrow, and 1t Is quite
as well that dressmakers and women
accept this fact without cavil.
Once before in the history of clothes
there was tight skirt which was said
to have been caused by the Civil war
n America. 1t became the fashion
after Appomattox and remained in
fashion for decade and half after
ward. 1t was also caused by the ne
cesslty for economy in material, us the
four years war had nearly exhausted
the commodities of this country.
That skirt was called the tie-back.
The front and sides were pulled
across the figure so that the wearer
could barely step, and rubber bands
were put across the back below the
walstline, to draw the material up
into a series of little puffs. This was
as much of hustle as was permitted.
Persistence Is Amazing.
The persistence of this fashion has
been an amazing thing to those who
study clothes. Its origin was in the
The Jasper news., 1917-09-06

Here Is an evening gown on early
Flemish lines. The material Is heavy
crepe satin, with sIrdIe Of cloth Of
gold. The bodice and train are en-
broidered In Flemish design. The lin
Ing of the train Is eold-brown velvet.
fashionable way of walking called the
Grecian bend, which was the absurd
predecessor of the equally absurd de-
butante slouch
In the days of the tie-back skirt,
little girls would secure safety pins
by indirect means, and pull the fullness
of their skirts back and up, thus hav-
ing little fluff of their own below the
waist. They were always caught at
this by their mothers and nurses, be-
cause the safety pins tore the material
and made gaping holes.
Again, in this day of elimination of
waste through the necessities of war.
we are to be put into the tight skirt
! with its fullness arranged at the back
in series Of slight flares.
1t Is not possible to say with any
degree of certainty whether this skirt
will be widely accepted when the au-
tumn comes. Reporting, and not
prophecy, is the duty of those who try
TO give the news of dress as 1t comes
out week after week.
The American designer, as well as
the French one, has gone In for this
upward tilt of material at the end of
the spine and it may be that the later
| fashions will accentuate 1t.
Whatever may be the fullness,
though, at any special spot on the
| skirt, those who are regarding the
question of new clothes must remem-
her that the hem will be almost as
narrow as 1t was In the days of the
hobble skirt.
There Is marked tendency toward
the sheath skirt in several Of the new
costumes. The material sinks into
the figure after 1t leaves the waist,
and the hem provides only a stepping
width.
The shortness of the skirt for street
wear Is necessary. In the spring
there was u decided tendency to
lenGthea skirts. and many conserVa-
The Jasper news., 1917-09-06
DEPLoNNG THE COMPANY IN
LINE.

The base squad as we have seen,
deploys as soon as 1t has sufi-
cicnt interval, and the other squads of
the company are deployed as soon as
they reach the general line, but If tao
teal considerations demand 1t, squads
may be deplOyed before reaching the
line. Otherwise, each corporal when
he reaches the line gives the COM
mand, or signals with his arm, "As
skirmishers," His squad thereupon de-
ploys and halts abreast of him.
An orderly progress of the whole
line is of first Importance, and for this
reason the deployed squads preserve a
general alignment toward the guide.
Nevertheless, the different squads.
within their respective fronts advance
according to how best they may pro-
gress, owing to peculiarities of the
ground, or the possibilities of cover.
On halting, the men In all cases face
to the front, which Tin combat or ex-
tended order) is always the direction
of the enemy. Even when a squad
marches to the rear, it faces to the
front Immediately upon the halt. At
the halt, also, the men must take ad-
vantage of cover-by lying down If no
more complete cover is available.
The Jasper news., 1917-09-06
MORE COMPANY DEPLoYMENTs

When the company is in column of
squads, to form the sklrmish line to
the front, the command would be, "As
skirmishers, guide right Cleft or cen
teri, MARCH," If then marching, the
corporal Of the base squad deploys 1t
and moves straight to the front; IL at
halt, he deploys it without advanc-
Ing. If the guide be right Qeft), the
other corpornls move to the left (right)
front, and in succession from the base
place their squads on the line. If the
guide be center, the corporals in front
of the center squad move to the right !;
If at halt, to the rear. The corporals
In the rear Of the center squad move
to the left front, and each, in success
sion from the base, places his squad cl
the line.
The company may also be deployed
In an oblique direction, whether in line
or in column of squads. The captain
points out the desired direction, and
the corporal Of the base squad moves
in the direction indicated. The other
corporals, with their squads, conform.
To form the skirmish line to the flank
or rear, the line or column of squads
Is turned by squads to the flank or
rear; 1t is then deployed as described
The intervals between the men are In
creased or diminished rs already de-
scribed In the school of the squad, al
though 1t may be necessary to add to
the preparatory command, Guide
right Cleft or center)."
To assemble company deployed as
skirmishers, the captain either desig-
mates or takes his post in front of the
element on which the company is to
assemble. At the command, ASSEMBLE,
march," the men move promptly
toward the designated point and the
company Is reformed in line. If 1t Is
to be assembled by platoons, the pla-
toons are first conducted to the desig-
mated point by the platoon leaders, and
the company Is reformed in line.
The platoons individually may be as
sembled by the command, "Platoons,
assembly, march," This Is then exc
cuted by each platoon as described for
the company. But 1t may also be de-
sired to assemble certain platoons, one
or more, and this may be accomplished
by the command, "Such platoon(s)-
that is "The first and second pla-
toons," or Lieutenant Blanks platoon"
Assembly, march" The move
ment, as said above, is then executed
by the designated platoon or platoons
as described for the company.
1t must be admitted that deploy-
ments by the company are at first con-
fusing to the new soldier. But If he
attends strictly to his corporal, and re-
members his instruction In skirmish-
ing for the squad, he will have no diff
ficulty. All that devolves upon him
will be to- do his individual share, and
this, in practically all cases, is confined
to what he has learned In the school
of the squad. 1t is for his noncom-
missioned officers to handle the SQUAD
in way to conform with the rest of
the platoon or company. Nevertheless,
the new soldier-the intelligent Ameri-
can soldier-will want to know why
he Is called upon to execute certain
movements, as well as how to negoti-
ate them. This he can readily learn
If, while performing his own duties to
the best of his ability, he keeps close
eye upon the composite movement
around him.
The Jasper news., 1917-09-06

relief and six bottles have entirely
cured me. All women who have female
trouble of any kind should try Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. -
Mrs. Eta DoRIoN, Ogdensburg, Wis.
Physicians undoubtedly did their best,
battled with this case steadily and could
do no more, but often the most scientific
treatment is surpassed by the medicinal
properties of the good old fashioned
roots and herbs contained in Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
If any complication exists it pays to
write the Lydia e. Pinkham Medicine
Co. Lynn, Mass. for special free advice.
The Jasper news., 1917-09-06
The shlrtwalst Dress.

The shirtwaist dress, sometimes
made of tub or shifting silk, again of
crepe de chine and frequently Of shirt
ing flannel, is one of the favorites of
the present season. No well-ordered
wardrobe is considered complete
without one of these charming little
frocks, which are as attractive for Sim
pie morning or porch wear as they are
for tennis or other sport. Usually a
striped weave is selected, with collar
and cuffs of white or plain blending
color, giving pretty trimming touch
to the garment. Obviously In the most
useful type of shirtwaist dress, waist
and skirt are securely Joined, 30 there
is no uncomfortable Slipping apart"
no matter how strenuous is the sport
INDUCED In.
mi l,A 80 -
The Jasper news., 1917-09-06
1.-THE Easiest Way"

1.-THE Easiest Way"
"You say he loved his dearest
friends wife?'
yep"
"And married her later?"
"Yep?"
"Divorce?"
mo; took husband on hunting trip.
Maine woods"
"Oh, l understandable Lamb.
The Jasper news., 1917-09-06

pains hho u hiillo
through my back
and side. / finally
lost all my strength
so / had to go to
bed. The doctor
advised an oper.
alton but / would
not listen to It. I
thought Of what l
had read eboutLydia
e. Pinkhsm's Vege-
table Compound and
tried 1t. The first
uAAr
The Jasper news., 1917-09-06
At the Theater.

Markey-0h, look. We don't need
to stay and see the last act.
Oswald Remembering that five
bucks)-Huh?
Markey-It says right here in the
program in the list of scenes: "Act A
Same as Act l."
The Jasper news., 1917-09-06

For tourists conveniences an Eng
lish firm is COMPRISING tea into blocks
that resemble plug tobacco.
The Jasper news., 1917-09-06
PAINS SHARP
AND STABBING.
Woman Thought She Would
Die. Cured by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Ogdensburg, Visit suffered from
female troubles which caused piercing
The Jasper news., 1917-09-06

Only third of South Americas
population Is of pure white blood.