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FINANCIAL.


Washington. d. c.. January I, 1917.
We. the president and majority of the
trustees of the Columbia Title Insurance Com
certify that the capital stock of said company
is $150.000. and is fully paid up and that there
W. E. EDM0NsToN, President.
J. d. CoUGHLAN.
JAMES i. NICHOLSON.
ALLEN c. CLARK.
BENZ. +. LEIGHTON.
J. EAkIN GADSBY.
L; r. PEAK.
william william 4. GORDON GORDON
/. GEORGE c. McELwEE. Secretary of the
Columbia Title Insurance Company of the Dis
trict of Columbia, do solennly swear that the
facts contained in the foregoing certificate are
GEORGE G. McELwEE, Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn to before this LIST
day of January. A d. 1917.
tNotarial Seal.1 Notary Public u. c.
Washington. d. G.. January /, 1917.
We. the president and majority of the
Company Of the District Of Columbia. do here
by certify o that the capital stock of said com
pany is 500, 900, and is fully paid up and that
there are no debts of said company
W. E; EDMoNsToN, President.
JAMES ]. BECKER.
]. u. C0UGHLAN.
WILLIAM ,. HOOVER.
GEORGE HOWARD,
GEO. w. BROWN.
Z. ]. BELL.
GEORGE Z. FLEMING.
BENZ. F. LEIGHTON
WM. J. FLATHER.
CHAS. p. STONE.
J. EAkIN GADSBY.
J.. r. PEAK,
LEON T0BRINER.
District Of Columbia, SIS:
GEORGE g. McELWEE. Secretary of the
Real Estate Title Insurance Company of the
District of Columbia. de solemnly swear that
the facts contained in the foregoing certificate
are true to the best of my knowledge and be-
lief. ~ Nv.
GEORGE G. McELwEE, Secretary,
Subscribed and sworn to before me this LIST
day OF January, A. d. 1917.
Z. Z. RAMEY
tNotarlal Seal-D Notary Public, d. C.
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TICKET SALES CLOSE EARLY
Chicago Theaters Do Largest Bust.
ness in History New Year Eve

CHICAGO. January 1.-The Chicago
theaters, it was said today, did the
largest business In their history last
night owing to the fact that New Year
eve fell on Sunday, when the sale Of
liquor is prohibited.
Several of the downtown theaters
gave two performances at night and
most of the playhouses displayed a
sold-out sign early in the evening.
During the one hour between mid
night and l o'clock this morning,
when liquor could be sold. many sought
to complete the celebration begun ear
lier at the theaters, but proprietors of
hotels, restaurants and cafes reported
that only a small percentage of the
crowds who usually watch the old year
out and the new in were there.
In the dining room of a large down.
town hotel, capable of seating 1000
people, less than 100 gathered during
the hour when liquor was obtainable.
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REFUSAL TO END WAR,
BERLIN VIEW OF REPLY

BERLIN. January ]. by wireless to
Sayville.-'"The text of the entente note
replying to the peace offer of the CEN
tral powers, says the semi-ofiicial
Overseas News Agency. reached Berlin
as transmitted from Paris by the
Havas News Agency. The general i'm
preston here is-if this version is cor
rect-that the entente answer to the
sincere German offer, while verbose.
nevertheless is a fiat refusal to end the
war. This is especially regretted for
the sake Of the neutral countries, suf-
fering from the consequences of the
war.
1T is pointed out as especially re-
markab1e that the entente note men
tions the right of nationalities, al
though one of the avowed war pur-
poses of the entente is the conquest OF
Constantinople and the straits
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01
LONDON QUIET NEW YEAR EVE.
Few People Linger in Streets to
Watch Death of 1915.

LONDON, January 1, 3 40 a.m-The
third New Year eve Of the war was ex-
tremely quiet in the British capital The
dinner tables in the restaurants were well
filed. largely by soldiers, but all the
establishments closed at IL and few per-
sons fingered in the streets elsewhere
to watch the death Of 1916.
There was the traditional gathering
outside st. Paurs Cathedral but it was
a smaller crowd than usual that Joined in
the singing of Aud Lang Syne" For the
first time since the war began the ca
thedral clock bell. known as Great Paul"
chimed the last hour Of the year. A few
churches held midnight service, but they
were sparsely attended.
The day has been observed as one of
national intercession and in recognition
Of the devotion of the men and women
variously serving their country. Special
services were held in the churches of all
denominations and collections made for
the Red Cross and the Belgian relief fund
The congregations in the leading places
Of worship. were very large. King George
and Queen Mary and the royal family
who had spent Christmas in London
passed the years end at Sandringham
where they attended intercession services
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01
LINNERs AT GOSPEL MISSIONS.
Meals Served to the Hungry Follow
ed ty Services,

Meals are being served. to all the
hungry people who apply at the Cen
trail Union and Gospel Missions this
afternoon. While the meals are being
served services are being conducted in
the chapels The dinners were started
at noon, and will continue to be serv-
ed until clock.
The board of directors, the ministe-
rial council and Supt. Mrs. j. S. Ben
nett will hold reception this after
noon from 9 until o'clock, at the Gen.
trail Union Mission.
The program for the services at the
Central Union Mission follows:
IL to Rev. and Mrs. j. y. Culbert-
son: organist. Miss Margaret Ramsey;
soloist, Miss Marian Larner, and pre-
centor. Herbert E. Ramsey.
/ to 2-Woman's cooperative COM
mittee: organist Miss Blanche RowZee !;
soloist, Miss Il. F. Hoch, and precentor,
MIR. Bowers.
to 3-John f Merritt: organist.
Miss Ruth Gottwals: soloist, Mrs.
George d. Chace, and precentor. w. l..
Arnold.
3 to 4-Joel l.. Harrison; organist.
Miss Loretta Chapman; soloist, Mrs. B.
II. Smart, and precentor. DIR. A. Wilgus.
1870 to archaeological Seminary Of
son; soloist, Mrs. Ernest Morsell; pre-
centor. George w. Havell: pianist for
all hours. Mrs. f. J. Rouzee.
4 reception by the board of directors
also is being held at the Gospel Mis-
sion. The program for religious serv-
| ices follows:
II to l p.m.-Leader W. II. Houghton;
soloist. W. II. Evans; organist. Miss
Musa Mewshaw.
to z p.m.-Leader, W. 4. Blackford;
| speaker, Rev. Charles Schreve; precen-
! tor. Mr.. Corson; pianist, Miss Clara
Nelson.
| to p.m.-Leader, w Fl. Ramsley
| speaker. william J.. Clark: organist
/ John Molumby.
3 to 4 p.m.-Mrs. Il. h. Byrne. assisted
| by Mrs. William buckingham: speaker
| Rev. Hugh T. Stevenson; soloist. Mrs
| Oliver; precentor, w. II. Evans; must
clans. Miss Musa Mewshaw and Mr.
| Sanford.
| to p.m.-Leader, Mrs. II l.. Mon
roe; speaker. Albert Walmsley; pre-.
| centor Bernard White: sol DIST Mr.. Will
gus: musicians. Miss Clari- Nelson, Mrs
| Edgar, Mr.. Sanford. Mr.. Gotwalls.
5 to p.m.-Leader. II. w. Kline
| speaker. Mrs. Ella Hoover Thacher
testimonies of converts; soloist, Ralph
| Orr; children's chorus; organist, Miss
Musa Mewshaw; pianist, Mrs. Rowzee
| cornetist. Mr.. Sanford; trombonist, Mr.
| Gottwalls.
8 to Z p.m.-Leader. F.. c. Greene: pre-.
centor. Mr.. Wilgus; soloists. Mr.. Evans
and Mr.. Lawrence; pianist. Miss Nell
| son.
I to p.m.-Leader, S. NJ. Croft;
| speaker. william l.. Clarke; precentor
Mr. c. Kinsella; singing by the Mems
| Quartet of the Douglas Epworth
League: organist, Miss Bessie Bright.
s to p.m.-Leader, John NJ. Nelson;
precentor, w. H Evans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01
TIDAL WAVE OF SOUND.
Philadelphia Gives Thunderous
Greeting to New Year.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, January IA
tidal wave Of sound, ranging from the
prolonged shrieks of automobile horns
TO the solemn booming of big bells and
the thunder Of cannon. swept over the
city at midnight as Philadelphia's
greeting to the New Year.
The mighty medley signaled the start
OF masquerade balls in which thou
sands of mummers took part This mas
Querading army danced until dawn and
then prepared for the parade up Broad
street. When the clock hands Joined at
midnight tens of thousands of cele-
braters in the hotels and cafes blared
end rang a welcome to 1917 with bells
and whistles provided each patron.
These celebraters later Joined the
throng that lined both sides of Broad
street for many blocks. to watch the
masquerade pageant
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Department Of Commerce Changes.

The Department of Commerce has an
nounced the following changes in its
personnel:
In the bureau of foreign and domestic
commerce the following promotions
have been made: Mrs. Hannah NJ.
Hoare, clerk, from $1,000 to $I40O:
Perry j. Stevenson, clerk. from $1,000
to $1,000. and James l.. Nelson clerk.
from 5000 70 $1,000.
Vera T.. Adams received temporary
appointment as a stenographer in the
bureau of navigation at $500.
Walter C. Bishop. assistant physicist
in the bureau of standards. has re-
signed. and Walter c. Adler received
probational appointment as @ labora-
tory helper at $720.
In the lighthouse service Adolph N.
Shelander, craftsman, was promoted
from $500 to $1,000.
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CITY is OBSERVING
NEW YEAR DAY
IN QUIET MANNER

Continued from First Page)
of the District of Columbia Christian
Endeavor Union, on the steps of the
Treasury yesterday afternoon. Special
music, under the direction of NJ CiIley,
superintendent of the music depart
ment of the union, with j. r. Thomas
of Calvary Baptist Church at the Or
gan. was given. Rev. Dr. c. NJ. Com
pher delivered the invocation. Harvey
Otterman. president of the union, gave
a short address on it's work.
The benediction was pronounced by
Rev r. r. Riedel. The services were
conducted by f. It. Harlan. superin-
tendent Of the evangelistic department
of the union.
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WEATHER..

For the District of Columbia and Nir-
ginia, light snow or rain this after
noon; overcast and warmer tonight.
Tomorrow, fair; fresh southwest winds.
For Maryland, light snow or rain this
afternoon and tonight; warmer tonight,
Tomorrow, fair; fresh to strong south
west winds.
For West Virginia, light snow or rain
this afternoon, fair tonight and tomor-
row.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings of
the thermometer and barometer at the
weather bureau for the twenty-four
hours beginning at pm. yesterday:
Thermometer-Yeste pm, So;
pm, %; Il midnight, 25; today, 4
am 25; 8 am, 2S. Maximum. 80, at
pm. yesterday; minimum, "a. at p am.
today.
Temperature same date last year
Maximum, At; minimum, "a
Barometer-Y pm, 30.42: s
pm, 30.37: IL midnight, 30.2S; today, 4
am, 30.17; 8 am, BOIL.
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01
EASTERN PUZZLERS BEGIN
SIxTY-SIXTH CONVENTION

The Eastern Puzzlers' League began its
sixty-sixth semi-annual convention today
at the ST James Hotel. Oswald C. Ludwig,
the president of the organization. who is
an assistant roll clerk of the Senate, pre-
siding.
Mr. Ludwig was assisted in caring for
the members of the league by reception
committee. which includes C. H. Mcbride.
Joel H. Pile E. c. Helm and Miss Agnes
NJ Weschler.
About twenty residents of communities
other than Washington are expected to
attend the sessions of the league. which
is composed of about 800 men and women,
all living east of the Mississippi river
Work on Puzzles in Leisure Hours.
The members of the league construct
and solve puzzles in leisure hours. One
of the features of the organization is that
members bear pseudonyms. Mr.. Ludwig
is known as Sou Con" Mr. Mcbride,
"Rexford": Mr.. Pile, "Johepi': Mr.. Helm.
ID. K Turtex," and Miss Weschler,
"Senga."
Word was received at the convention
today Of the death in Pittsburgh of w.
j. Kuhn. otherwise known as "Rex' who
was editor of the official organ of the as
ISOLATION, Eastern Enigma" A new edi-
tor will be selected by the league but
most of its sessions will be of a social
character.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01
JOE GEIGER RETAINS TITLE.
Wins s. A. A. oss-Country Rum
Team Trophy to Carroll Institute.

BALTIMORE, January Joe Geiger
funattached of Baltimore. present
title holder. won the annual cross coun-
try championship of the South Atlantic
Association. Amateur Athletic Union.
here today. He ran the distance of
six and . half miles in p minutes 50 3-5
seconds. p. Stanley. Carroll Institute,
Washington, was second.
Carroll Institute won the team trophy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01

this city he engaged in the wholesale
liquor business on 18th street from
which he retired about forty years
ago.
Bartholomew emigrated to New York
when about twenty-one years of age
and several years thereafter was mar
ried to Miss Emma Goebel, who died
several years ago in this city. For
many years their family residence was
located at I415 9Th street northwest.
Six daughters and one son survive
Mr.. ELECTROMAGNETIC. McAleer, Mrs.
Jennie White, Mrs. Minnie Saunders.
Mrs Lottie Massari and William Bar
tholomae of this city and Miss Rose
Bartholomew and Mrs. Emma Miller Of
New York.
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Heift Of tho Salvation Army delivered
the sermon at the evening services.
Annual Parish Reception.
The Chapel of the Nativity is to hold
its annual parish reception this even
ing at s o'clock in the parish hail I'M
der the auspices of the Mems Associa-
ton of the church. Rev. and Mrs
Enoch n. Thompson. the vicar, and ms
wife. are to receive members OF the
congregation. The Girls Friendly So
ciety of the church is to hold It's re-
ception this afternoon from TO .
o'clock in the residence of Mrs. j. ).
Davis, 1916 B street northeast
Martin Wiegand, the president OF inc
institution: William NJ. Myers ana
Ostar Priel. superintendent, were IN
charge of the annual Christmas tree
and festival at the German Orphan
Home, in Anacostia, yesterday. Two
playlets, "Chickadees" and 'Chrlstnas
in the Old Homestead" were presented
by the children.
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Bankruptcies in Germany.

BERLIN. December 81, via London,
January 1.-The bankruptcies in Ger.
many for the year 1916 numbered 2.277,
as compared with 1880 and 7,738 in
1915 and 1914. respectively.
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Solemn high mass was celebrated this
morning at o'clock at the Franciscan
monastery, Father Boneventura, Father
Clete and Father Augustin. oficiatins
Solemn benediction is to take place this
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
Rev. Charles E. Fultz. pastor OF the
United Brethren Church. occupied the
pulpit at the IL o'clock services yester-
day morning in the lexington Presby-
terrain Church for Rev. DIR. H. e. Brun-
dage.
The Work Of the Harvest" was the
subject of lecture by Rev. A. I. Richie,
vice president Of the Bible and Tract
Society Of New York. yesterday after
noon in Old Masonic Temple.
Bishop Harding officiated at the 7:30
o'clock services this morning In Bethie-
hem Chapel He also delivered the ser
mon Of the feast at the IL O'Clock serv-
ice. The Very Rev. G. C. r. Bratenahl.
dean OF tho cathedral, 10 to deliver the
sermon at the vesper service this after
noon at o'clock.
Rev. William F. wunsch of Boston.
who IL the guest Of Rev. Paul Sperry.
pastor Of the Church Of the New Jeru-
salem. delivered the sermon at the even-
ing services yesterday at that church.
The Sermon 1t the II O'Clock services
yesterday in Gunton Memorial Church
was preached by Rev. Douglas Putnam
Birnie for Rev. Dr.. Granger. Adjutant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01
Chicago's Celebration Was
One of Criest in Its History

CHICAGO, January 1.-Chicago's cell
ebration of New Year eve was one of
the driest in the history of the city.
according to police reports. Several
policemen were stationed at
the various hotels and cafes to prevent
any attempt to evade orders that the
sale of liquors would be permitted only
between midnight and l am.
Such restrictions, however. were not
placed on hotels and cafes in many
of the suburban municipalities, and
many Chicagoans helped make these
gay.
Bay State Observes Day.
BOSTON, January New Year day
was observed as legal holiday in
Massa chusetts for the first time today.
Business was generally suspended. AS
Yesterday was Sunday. the customary
celebration of New Year eve in hotels
and restaurants was postponed until
tonight With the ice in excellent con-
dition on ponds in the city and sub
urbs. skating was the most popular
sport of the new holiday.
Battery A Celebrates New Year.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
Ell PASO. Tex, Camp of Battery A.
Field Artillery. n. G. d. c.. January l.
Officers and men of Battery A. Field
Artillery, celebrated the birth of the
new year last night with an enter
tainment. followed by a supper. The
organization is now fixed for the win
ter. as the boarding and flooring of the
tents to keep out the cold was just
completed yesterday.
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odist Episcopal churches, which was
declared the first joint assemblage OF
these two branches of Methodism. In
this city since 1S45.
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Greetings Sent to President.

Several thousand persons who at
tended a mass meeting in Washington
Square under the auspices of the Amer
lean neutral conference joined in send
ing the following message to President
Wilson:
"Citizens here assembled send New
Year greetings. The year is dawning
brighter throughout the world because
you have dared to speak to the warning
governments in the name of peace. The
repressed peoples of the war-ridden ma
tions in the trenches and in countless
homes are thanking you this day. We
are with you heart and hand in your
stand for peace. We pledge ourselves
to support your further effort toward
international good will and liberty for
all nations"
Speeches were made from stand
erected near the Dewey arch. which
was illuminated by twelve powerful
floodlights. Similar demonstrations in
the interest of peace were held in Chi
cago, Denver and San Francisco. The
crowd joined in singing Ring Out Old
Wars, Ring in World Peace and fol-
lowed with America"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01
New Orleans Has Gayest
of All New Year Ewes

NEW ORLEANS. La. January New
Orleans resounded last night with the
din of New Year eve festivities. and it
proved the gayest and most expensive
celebration in the city's history, and ex-
tended far into the morning hours.
This is one of the few cities in the
country where the lid is off" on Sun
days as well as on other nights, and
there were no restrictions. beyond those
against actual disorder or lawlessness
to curtail the merriment.
All tables in virtually every cafe and
restaurant. augmented to full capacity
for the occasion, had been reserved in
advance by celebrants and even stand
ing room was not available for those
without reservations in most establish
ments.
At several popular cafes large crowds
stood about the doors waiting for
chances to get inside. Every hotel re-
ported filled to capacity with thousands
Of out-of-town visitors who came for
the New Year celebration and to attend
the racing meet which opens here today,
and most Of these visitors Joined the
local merrymakers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01
Danish Steamer Reported Sunk.

LONDON. January 1. 11:10 am
Lloyds reports the sinking Of the Dam
ish steamship Danmark. 1850 tons
gross. Twenty-four members of her
crew were landed.
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Festivities Start Early,

The festivities began early in the
evening and the clamor on the streets,
thronged practically from curb to curb.
made by every conceivable noise-pro-
ducing instrument, was almost equaled
by the tumult inside the cafes and ho-
tells. where the prodigal popping of
corks and clinking Of glasses formed
the staccato notes in the din of footing
horns, cowbells and the music of or
chestras, bands and singers. Restau-
rant and hotel proprietors estimated
several hundred thousand dollars were
spent in New Orleans for wine. bev-
erages. food and other accessories of
tonight's celebration.
In addition to the gay festivities the
passing Of the old year was observed
by numerous churches with watch
meetings" and special services. One of
the features of the religious observe
ances was the joint watch night" meet
Ing Of the Northern and Southern Meth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01
NETWORK BARS DRINKING.
BUT NOISE GREETS 1917.
"Driest" New Year Eve in Clty's
History, But Fun Is Sched-
uled Tonight.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, January 1.-When the
chimes of "Old Trinity heralded the
coming of 1917 at 1850 O'Clock last night
New York greeted the announcement
with it's usual carnival of noise. but 1t
was the driest New Year eve the city
had seen in many years. In the face OF
Mayor Mitchel's threat to revoke the
licenses of those who disobeyed his orders
revelry ceased in hotels and restaurants
promptly at / o'clock, one hour after the
New Year began. In recompense for the
curtailing OF their liberties New Workers
will be permitted to drink to the health
of 1917 until o'clock tomorrow morning.
But the mayor placed no ban on a
boisterous demonstration at, midnight.
The sirens of every craft joined in the
chorus of church bells as the hour struck
Countless thousands in the streets added
to the din with horns and cowbelis.
The celebration began earlier than
usual because the police were given rigid
orders to see that there were no VIOLA
lions of the law in respect to the OBJ
servance Of Sunday. Patrolmen were
stationed every twenty-five feet in Broad
way from 34th to 59th streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01
Restaurants Will Be Crowded.

There were no vacant seats either in
the restaurants famous along the great
white way or in those less widely
known, but those who had made reser-
vations were more circumspect than
usual in their merrymakng.
Proprietors showed every evidence of
a sincere desire to cooperate in obey
ing the law. and keys were made to mt
front door locks which had not been
turned in years. But there was So
berer side to the welcome given the
dawning year. Watch night serv-
ices were held in scores of churches,
while pastors offered prayers for world
wide peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01

George Howard
William D. Hoover
Reginald S. Huidekoper
Thomas r. Jones.
Victor Kaufman
La voz del pueblo. [volume] (Santa Fe, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1889-192?, 1917-10-20

TALES sobre la manera como Sc ha lle-
vado aqui a eabo el reclutamiento for
zoso para el eitrcito, Sc leyanto, en-
medic de gran entusiasmo, Ia session.