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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29
TO CELEBRATE PUBLICLY.
Takoma Park Citizens Plan Part in
Registration Day Exercises

At special meeting Of the Takoma
Park Citizens Association last night in
the Takoma Public Library a public cele-
bration on registration day and member
ship in the Home Defense League were
discussed. 1t was decided to cooperate
with the Brightwood and Brightwood
Park Citizens Associations June 5, in
view of the fact that the registration sta
ton will be located in the Brightwood Pub
lie School, Mai. d. s. Fletcher. president
Of the association. appointed the follow
ing committee to assist in the work: DR..
d. N. Shoemaker, chairman; Prof. w. A.
Orion. H. c. Gore, Fred L. Harries and
Samuel Scrivener.
The association Endorsed the Home De-
Tense League movement and at the con-
clusion Of the discussion the following
enrolled in the league Maj. D. S. Fletcher,
William Stuart, w. T. Simmons, Prof.
w. A. orion. H. c. Gore. Herbert D.
lawson. ]. C. Taylor F. W. Beall. H.
Wallace, Samuel Scrivener Homer C.
SkeeIs. Dr. d. N Shoemaker. Joseph E.
Bishop. w. G. Plat. Fred L. Harries. W.
A. Wallace, DIR. c. o. Townsend, James
=. Wilmeth. George C. Sholes, George J.
Kelley. s. II. McCrory. e. v. Crittenden.
Charles o. Doten and Eugene Paravano.
The recruiting committee was composed
Of Fred l. Harries, chairman G. U. Jack
son and George c. Sholes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29
FLOUR CONTRACT TO STAND.
Contractor for Marine Corps Not Re.
leased by Price Increase.

War conditions that add to either OF
both the quantity 70 be delivered and
the cost to deliver do not serve to re-
lease a contractor from his obligation
TO the United States on any commodity
unless there is such stipulation in the
contract.
Francis H. Leggett & Co. must con-
tinue to deliver -four at $.0533 per
pound to the marine barracks at Port
Royal. s. c.. under contract of Decem-
Der 9. 1916, notwithstanding that the
market price has advanced and that
the original approximate estimate of a
requirement of 100000 pounds is to be
greatly exceeded by reason of the
greater number of men now stationed
there because of war conditions.
In making the ruling the controller
Of the Treasury. w. w. Warwick, spe-
cifically makes clear, however, that the
contractor is not expected to provide
-four beyond the quantity actually re-
Quired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29
Board of Trade Getting Too Large

Owing to the growth of the Wash
ington Board of Trade. which now num-
bers more than 1000 members, and the
difficulty Of accommodating members
at meetings, the executive committee of
the organization yesterday referred to the
membership committee proposition to
limit the membership of the body to
1000. The membership committee is to
report at the next meeting of the ex-
from date.
The following were elected as men,
bers today: l.. E. Breuninger, Daniel
B. Casley, Arthur Peter, L. c. Maltby,
Benjamin Crane, Clarence E. Gould,
Harry F. Berger. Lyle N. ellis. Martin
T. Dryden, Albert B. Stelzer, Galen L.
TAFT and Daniel c. Leahy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29
Submarines

The submarine still sinks and
slaughters, and is the terror of
the waters. Regardless of the
laws of nations, and scorning
rules and regulations, it roots
around the grieving ocean,
where'er the blamed thing takes
a notion, and sinks all vessels that
are sailing, and all complaints are
unavailing. That dippy man, the
ruling German, whose brain is full
of bats and vermin, has run
amfck, no laws can fool him, the
ethics of scrap can't rule him.
Combatants, neutrals, are knock
ed silly; all look alike to Nutty
Willie. A shocked world watch
ed what he was doing, the sea
with shattered wreckage strew-
ing, and none could stay this
fierce disaster; the mailman was
the oceans master. But now our
Uncle Sam gets busy, and we
shall see the U-boats dizzy. Just
watch American invention rig
something up, too quick to men
ton, to stop the kaiser's subma-
rining, and leave him on the dump
fence leaning. You can't do up
our Uncle Sammy, on land or on
the pillows clammy. No traps
so good, ach, donnerwetter, that
he can't dig up something better.
WALT MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29
PROMISING INFANT AT zoo.
Baby Hippopotamus, Week Old
Tips the Scales" at As,

Among the new arrivals at the Zoe
is baby hippopotamus. now a week
old. The promising infant weighed
about forty-five pounds at birth, and
according to reports from the Zoo il
hasn't lost any weight in it's first week
week.
Momba is the name of the mother OF
the infant. it's father never having beer
named. Momba is about eight years ole
and weighs $500 pounds. The father
is five years old and weighs about
$500 pounds. So far no name has beer
given to the baby.
The various families of deer and elk
at the Zoo also have been increased
in recent weeks by the birth of a mum.
Der of fawns. Several baby bison, OIL
buffaloes, also have been born this
spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29
Says Brunt of War Falls on Young

That the brunt of the fighting must
necessarily fall to the young men of
fhe country by sddre usts
the annual banquet of the National
University Law School at the New Eb-
bitt Hotel last night. Justice Siddons'
subject was 1.-THE Young Man and War
He praised the patriotic spirit dis
played by college men who have volun-
teered for naval and military service.
Allen McCullen was POSTMASTER. Other
speakers included Dean c. F. Carusi.
Prof. Charles A. Keigwin and A. s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.
rhe Southeast Mashington Citizen.'

The Southeast Warrington Citizens
Association is to hold special open
southeast, in Donohoe's Hall. this even
ing at pm, and take up the question
of improving the conditions that nave
| arisen since war was declared, IN tne
matter of the high prices of food. etc.
President Hermann has some lmpor-
tant data tonsubmit.
Albert w. Gates, the son of Charles
J. Gates, chief of the redemption dlvi,
sion, Treasury Department, has enlisted
in the Marine Corps and is now IN
training at Norfolk, Va.
"Women as Farmers was the subject
of an address delivered yesterday at
the National American Woman sur
frage Association headquarters by MRS.
Edward r. Stitt, in whose honor tea
was given. Mrs. Franklin Swift was
hostess, and was assisted by Miss Mona
Gill, Mrs. Robert Larner. Mrs. Harry
Newcomb. Mrs. Joseph Goldberger, Mrs.
Hal Smith, Miss Gladys knorr. Miss
Mary Pugh, Miss Evangeline Holier,
Miss Bertha Noyes and Miss Sue Wnlte:
Arrangements for their participation
in the Confederate memorial exercises
at Arlington and for the Confederate
veterans reunion parade are to be
made at meeting of the Mildred Lee
Chapter, Children of the Confederacy.
at Confederate Memorial Home. l32Z
Vermont avenue northwest, Thursday
at o'clock.
An extensive athletic program has
been arranged for tomorrow by engi-
neer troops stationed at the Washlng-
ton barracks. A base ball game is TO
be PLAYED and there is to be track
meet.
Garfield Memorial National Hospital,
which has been offered to the govern
Por dc iS f0 no
efficient shape through the fund Of
81, 900 collected during the tag day
conducted by the Ladies' Aid on Satur-
day. May 10. according to announce
ment made by Mrs. John A. Logan,
president Of the Ladies Aid Society.
The Columbian Conservatory of
Music, Wellington A. Adams. president:
the term Miss Gladys Powell and Mrs.
Roberta Dudley of the voice depart
ment, Misses Louellen jackson, VII
helmina Grain and Irene Johnson of the
evenings of June and at the con-
seryatory parlors, 1911 9Th street north
west.
Cross is to be given this evening at
o'clock at the home of Mrs w. Webb,
Kenilworth, D. c.
While boarding freight train az
Odenton Md, this morning about 2.30
o'clock Everett Leroy Williams. a
brakeman on the Pennsylvania rail-
road, slipped and his right foot was
caught by one of the car wheels and
cut off. The injured man was brought
to the city and taken to Providence
Hospital He, is twenty-five years old
and resides at sth and X streets north
east.
James d. Taylor. 4th Coast Artillery,
stationed in Potomac Park, last night
about $50 o'clock became involved in
| a row with colored men in Broad alley
southwest and was severely beaten.
He was taken to Casualty Hospital
| where he was treated for cuts and
bruises about the face and head and
J two fractured ribs.
John b. DOsvd, sevcnty-six years old,
| 1920 Georgia. avenue, was knocked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29
The Song of the Veery.
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
1t would be interesting to know how
many of our local ornithologists have
ever heard the song of the veery OF
Wilson's thrush. When once heard in
the deep woods of the north 1t car
never be forgotten. This morning one
was singing its whisper song in Lin
coin Park. differing from its full song
only in volume. Several years ago
heard this same whisper song
JOHN BOYLE Jr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29

"Financinl Healing" is to be the SUBJ
ject of an address by Miss Emma Gray.
| president of the National New Thought
Center, tomorrow evening at o'clock
at the Washington Loan and Trust
building.
Friday evening at the Wilson Normal
School Ethel H. Bartlett will present
| the Mount Pleasant Players and the
keb1er Dramatic Club in an evening of
vaudeville. At this entertainment a
new patriotic song, "The Stars On the
Flag" will be sung.
Arrangements for n demonstration ON
registration day are to be made at a
special meeting of the Georgetown Citi-
zens' Association to be held this even
ing at o'clock at the Potomac Bank
Hall.
A special meeting Of Congress Heights
Public Improvement Association is to
be held this evening at 1880 O'Clock at
Loeff1er's Hotel
The law library and several divisions
of the Library of Congress, composing
open tomorrow from 2 to 10 o'clock.
Other divisions of the Library. includ-
ing the copyright Office are to be closed.
The building will be/open to visitors
from to 10 o'clock.
These officers were elected MT a meet
ing of the Teachers Club in the rooms
of the organization, 602 18th street
northwest: yesterday afternoon: Miss
Bess Whitford. president; Miss X. NJ.
! Raber. vice president; Miss NJ. NJ. Green
wood, treasurer; Miss NJ. f. Whitzell
| corresponding secretary. and Miss H. r.
Evans, membership secretary.
The $50 junior naval reserves who
stopped here yesterday on their way to
their training camp at New London
Conn. will bring their two-day visit to
a close this evening. when they leave
for New York city to participate in
Memorial day exercises tomorrow. To-
i day was spent in sightseeing. Secre-
| taries Baker and Daniels yesterday aft
ernon reviewed and made addresses to
| the boys as they marched past the State
| War and Navy building.
f. v. Carr spoke on the "Value Of
| Literary Work" last night at the home
of Mrs. Matte Queen, retiring president
of Capitol Hill Literary Society. A gold
| pencil for the services she had rendered
the society during. her presidency was
presented to Mrs. Queen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29

Fresh-Cut, HOMEGROWN Flowers.
Guide is prepared to supply the flowers
you need for Memorial day. 1914 F. st,
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29

Flowers for Departed Heroes.
haffer's specimens are freshest. 900 14th
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29

Brass Beds Relncquered. Satin or Polish.
John A. Gottsmann & Co. Main $685.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29

down by a street car at 9Th and F
streets last night about $3.50 o'clock
and slightly injured. He was taken
home after he had received first aid at
Emergency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29
A Word of Warning.
|Special Film Features

Especial Film Features
ToDAYIvioLA DANA. in THE MORTAL
SIN Also BUsHMAN and BAYNE. in
1.-THE GREAT SECRET"
Leader. 5O7 9th st. NV.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES CLARK, in
THE VALENTINE GIRL"
Empire Theater, Oil H St. NE.
ToDAY-GAIL KANE, in WHOSE W1FEF'
Her first Mutual Star Production. 49,.
TOMORROw-JUNE CAPRICE. in "A
SMALL TOWN GIRL" SPECIAL MAT
NEE, OPEN $50 Pm.
Truxton. Florida Ave. 4 North Cap.
!; TODAY-yIvIAN REED, in
THE PRINCESS OF PATCHES"
Cosmos Today-1:15. 4:45. 1915 Only
"a ROYAL PAUPER.'
HEARST-PATHE WEEkLIES.
NEW COMEDIES.
Masonic Auditorium, 18th & NY. Az.
TONIGHT-CHARLOTTE WALKER, in
''PARDNERS."
Also DREW COMEDY.
Penn Gardens. Pa. Ave. at 21st St.
TODAY-vIvIAN MARTIN, in THE
SPIRIT OF ROMANCE"
Lyric Theater and Garden, 18th and
Irving SITS. NV.
TODAY-GLADYS BROCkWELL. the ia
nous emotional actress. also known as the
girl of a thousand expressions, has role
Of greatest possibilities in her latest fea-
ture. HER TEMPTATION" Also MUTE
AND JEFF COMEDY.
CrandaIrs Theater. 9th and e SITS.
TODAY-ALICE BRADY, in
MATERNITY"
CrandaIr. Savoy Theater and Gar
den. 18th and CoIumb bin Road.
TODAY AND T0MORR0W-CLARA KIM
BALL YOUNG. in THE EASIEST Way"
ACTS. From Eugene Walters Drama.
CrandalI's Apollo Theater and Gar
den. 624 H st. NE.
TODAY-JUNE ELyIDGE and CARLYLE
BLACKWELL. in THE PAGE MYS-
Observation-Disclosures a:so PINE H.
sOTHERN. in THE MAN OF MYs-
Terry"
TODAY-SESSUE HAYAKAWA, in
EACH TO HIS KIND
ToMoRROw-MATINEE $50 P.M.-wIL-
LIAM DESMOND, in LAST OF THE
INGRAHAMS."
Washington Park is Open, 18th & U.
TODAY-KATHLYN WILLIAMS and THE0.
ROBERTS. in THE COST OF HATRED"
Circle, 2IO5 Pm. Ave. Phone w. 953.
rODAY-MABEL TALIAFERRO, in "A
MAGDALEN OF THE HILLS
Olympic, 1431 u st. NV.
TODAY-wILLIAM FARNUM. in
THE PRICE OF SILENCE"
William Fox Production de Luxe.
American-GAIL KANE. in THE MEN
SHE MARRIED" Showing correct ideas
of married life. Come, sure.
Home, 1870 c st. NE.
T0DAY-DUSTIN FARNUM, in
"A son OF ERIN"
Revere. Georgia Ave. mt Park Road.
TODAY-MYRTLE STEDMAN. in THE
AMERICAN BEAUTY"
OW-"woMANHOOD" OPEN
Pm. CHILDREN Zoe AT NIGHT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29

Financial HealinH'' is to be the SUBJ
ject of an address by Miss Emma Gray.
president of the National New Thought
Center, tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock
at the Washington Loan and Trust
building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29

kodaks-Eastman Goods and Others.
Columbia Photo Sup. Co., 1434 N. Y. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29
CITY ITEMS.
Flour and Meal Reduced.
BY POP.

Flour and Meal Reduced.
lbs. Tomatoes, Csc: Onions. &c lb. !;
Gran: Sugar. SIC; Our Best Tea. 4sc;
Wonder Coffee, zoe; Sweet Wrinkle
Peas, 10c; Asparagus, 15c; Regina
Peaches, lac; N. o. Molasses, 15c; Crys-
tai Salt, SC; Pure Pepper, 35c; Bread,
SIC: Apple Butter, 12c; Fat Norway
1214c: Corn Flakes, sc. Phone to us if
you want your order delivered. 412 4th
Sc. and all the ]. T. D. Pyles Stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29

The Southeast WNshfngtOn Ciuzehs
Association is to hold special open
meeting at 314 Pennsylvania avenue
southeast, in Donohoe's Hall, this even
ing at s pm, and take up the question
of improving the conditions that have
arisen since war was declared, in the
matter of the high prices of food, etc.
President Hermann has some impor-
tant data to- submit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29

CrandalYs Ave. Grand, Gas Pa.Av.S.E.
TODAY-SESSUE HAYAkAWA, in
EACH TO HIS KIND"
TOMoRRoW-MATINEE $50 P.M.-WIL-
LIAM DESMOND, in LAST OF THE
INGRAHAMS.'
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-21
OBSTRUCTIONISTS MAY TALK

Senator LaFonette has given notice of a resolution
calling On the American administration to declare now
the purposes for which 1t Is rSvaging this war, and the
terms which Will be accepted as sufficient to end the war.
Reference has already been made In these columns to
that resolution. and to the fact that regardless of what
disposition il made Of 1T, the fact that such a resolution
is introduced will make capital for the German propa-
gandists.
A decision has been reached as to what shall be done
in this case. Whenever the resolution is formally brought
before the senate. its mover and all others who desire to
support it will be permitted to talk as long as they like.
There will be no closure, and no attempt to cut short
any Of the remarks made. When all supporting the res
olution have talked to their own satisfaction, speech in
opposition will be made by one Republican and one
Democrat, and the resolution will be voted down. Any
further resolutions along that line will promptly. be
tabled.
It is predicted that not more than seven men will
be found supporting the .LaFollette resolution. OF that
redoubtable company, Senator Gronna, of North Dakota.
Is Of course. a member. We always know where to find
him. Usually it is considered rather gratifying to be
so sure of a mans position that he can always be placed
in advance. But in the case Of Senator Gronna, the re-
verse is true, for II there were any uncertainty in the
matter there might be q possibility that occasionally the
senator would be found on the right side. AS it Is there
is no such chance.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-21
A BAS "SAMMY''

The nickname Sammy" applied to the American
soldier is not proving popular. The name was applied
in good faith, Of course. It relates to Uncle SAM, and
the extension Of the name seemed natural. But the Of
hcers and enlisted mon abroad do not like 1t, and the
press on this side is not taking kindly to it.
Matters Of this kind do not go by rule. Tommy is
a very popular appelladon for the British private. and
one Of these names seems as good as the other. But it
isn't as good for the simple reason that people do not like
it That il a perfectly good reason in such a case, and
1t may be considered final.
Tommy as applied to the British soldier, was the
result OF accident. Perhaps we must await the fortunate
accident which win suggest a name that will fit the Amer
lean soldier. and that both soldiers and civilians will be
glad to accept. But away with Sammy. It will not
work.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-21

the prices may be all right. but nobody wants his wheat.
There are many things about this wheat question
which. as Lord Dundreary might have said, no fellow can
understand. But there are three things pretty clear.
First, now that the government has decided to fix
q price for this years wheat crop, that fixing should be
done with all possible speed. The present situation is
demoralizing to the farmer, the miller, the elevator man.
and because OF the far-reaching influence. 1t is injurious
to the consumer. No time should be lost in reaching q
decision and declaring what that decision is.
Second. the work of fixing prices has been delayed
too long. For that the administration is not to blame,
but the fact remains that there has already been TOO
much delay. In one form or another a very large share
of the wheat crop Of this year outside Of the great spring
wheat states has been marketed. and, practically, there
remains only the northwestern crop in the hands OF the
growers. There having been this delay, for which neither
the growers nor the administration are responsible, it
would be unfair to the producers Of the northwest for
the government now to reduce prices greatly below what
they would have been under conditions of free competi-
ton in the open market, for this would be in effect the
singing out Of the northwestern farmers to bear the
wh. lie burden Of price reduction.
Third, farmers. millers, elevators, and the great body
of people who buy flour to bake bread to eat are today
raying for the dilatory and obstructive methods Of a few
men in congress who sought to load the food control
iii; with their own theories and notions or with material
out Of which later on political medicine could be made.
Most Of the extraneous matter was ditched, as 1t should
hays been. But in the meantime six weeks Of valuable
time was lost, six weeks during which the crops were
ripened; for. while captious and theoretical congressman
may and do delay many things. they cannot delay the
operations of nature. The American people are suffer
ing today because a few men in congress were not big
nough to enact needed legislation in time.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-21
A FIGHT TO A FINISH

In an address the other day the British premier de-
scribed this war as "a fight to a finish" The address was
not worded in such a way as to make it appear a reply to
the Pope's peace proposals, but those proposals were in
the minds Of those who listened to the address, and with
out doubt they were in the mind of the speaker. The
Characterization Of the war as one to a finish, and its
enthusiastic reception by that particular audience and
the larger audience which read it in the newspapers. are
a peace such as has been suggested. And when Lloyd
George used that expression. he spoke the sentiments. not
only of the British people, but Of all the nations, includ-
ing the United States, which are now warning against the
central powers. It is in no spirit of love for war, and in
no desire for material gain that the Allies insist that the
war must go on in full vigor to its end. The democracies
of the world are earnestly desirious of peace. and be-
cause they do desire peace, they are determined that this
war shall not lead to a mock peace, which will be but an
interval Of preparation for another war, but a peace thai
is real. just and abiding.
The peace for which the world longs, and which mus
come out of this war. cannot be reached by way Of the
bargain counter. In a dispute over boundaries, or over
the amount of damages to be paid for some trespass
nations can afford to bargain, each making a concession
here and receiving one there. But this war is one for the
rights of humanity, ana there can be no bargaining con
corning those rghts Each of them must be recognized
completely, and the nations that have assailed them mus
provide ample assurances that they will not again sin II
that manner. Those assurances will be given only wher
Germany and her allies have been thoroughly whipped
To reach that end may take a long time, but 1t must be
done. regardless Of time, or effort, or sacrifice. That II
the Job in which the United States has undertaken t
assist.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-21
RESORTS
HEALTH PERILS
AS GREAT I'm
COUNTRY AS CITY
Even those who take their vacations

Even those who take their vacations
along In the waning end Of the SUM
mer must give thought to ways
and OF avoiding extreme heat
ff they are to return to city tasks re-
freshed and in good health.
Much summer sickness and a great
deal of uncomfortableness may be
avoided ff reasonable care is exercised
In the choice of q vacation place.
Ordinarily the questions which are
asked when One fs seeking a place for
the holidays are about the character
of the food and bed, the extent Of the
social life and the opportunity for
games and sports.
These are important but they are OF
secondary importance - compared
with the question Of the healthfuIness
of the locality in which it ts Intended
70 rest during the warm days. vaca@
ton sanitation. tn other words, should
be considered.
Dpn't chposs 4 place wners the wa
ter spppzy comes from q stream which
LLa