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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
Keeping Trim

Though subjects great engross
my mind, when I'm not at my
daily grind, I don't forget the
simple chores which lend a charm
to out-of-doors. l gather can and
demijohn and other rubbish from
the lawn. | paint the pump and
sweep the drive, and show the
neighbors I'm alive. When wild
excitement fills the air and men
are talking everywhere Of Mars
and his famed wrinkled front we
oft neglect the useful stunt. We
are too prone to stand around, be-
fore the Jail or village pound, and
tell the captains and the kings
how they should run the war, by
jings. We cannot govern wars
events by piff1ing talk, worth
twenty cents. So when at divers
times l feel inclined to make inn
passioned spiel, I check myself be-
fore l start and keep the discourse
in my heart I'll let the captains
run the scrap II they're better
qualified, mayhap. My spuds are
needing paris green; punk worms
attack the pea and bean; and bet
ter service l will do by killing off
the noxious crew than if ] stood
around all day and sprung hot air
about the fray.
WALT MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
TERMS OF ENDEARMENT
IN MRS. SHOWS LETTERS
Sentiment Not one-Sided, It Is
Shown in Divorce Case Of Seventy
Three-Year-Old Defendant,

That sentiment is not always one
sided in the wooing Of May and De-
cember was exemplified late yesterday
afternoon at the hearing of the Snow
divorce case before Justice Stafford in
the seventy-three-year-o defendant,
mad been confronted with a number of
ardent letters written by him to his
wife, Mrs. Adds H. Snow, prior to
witness stand he identified a batch of
twenty-four epistles received by him
from his f1ancee. Affection and admi-
ration for her sutton, despite the dis
parity in ages, were reflected in every
letter.
knight of the Holy Grail" and
INCEST man in the world" were two
terms OF endearment used by the pres
emit Mrs Snow in addressing the let
tiers. In one epistIe she refers to a cute
ilttle balcony on the house where she
Is staying, and declares she has won
dered as she sat there how Mr.. Snow
could enact the role of Romeo. Many
OF OF. the letters are filled with capital
Kisses. One from New York saws: Il
am sorry you have been i'll, and 1 wish
| could o Q Q o away all the pain" A
i 1et.er from Rye. n Y, closes: With
long one. in case you don't Recognizes
1t. In another epistle she cautions him
to please don't forget and rush. the
WIDOWS or do anything else desperate
before 1 see you"
chester A. Snow, jr.. eighteen years
old, son of the defendant by a former
marriage. testified today It was part
~ TO accommodate this witness that
Justice Stafford advanced the hearing
OF the case and has prolonged the court
term into the recess period. Young
snow Is DESTROYS of joining the Franco
american Aviation Corps and has de-
iayed his departure to testify in behalf
OF MS father and Of Mrs Maude Emory
MS oster-mother. The witness told Of
the care given him by Mrs. Emory, who
h iaa promised ms mother on her death
Ded TO be mother to him. He denied
there had been any undue intimacy be-
tween his father and the CORRESPONDENT
Inc witness told of the cordial rela-
tlon between himself and his step
notner. He frequently turned on the
her ne said, and it was his custom to
KISS her on his arrival and departure
from nome. When he was leaving fbr
trip to California, July 4, 1915. the
youth said, Mrs. Emory reminded him
that he had forgotten to saw farewau
to Mrs. Snow He called her m frena
Union station, witness stated and soii
goodbye to her. 'u
Young Snow told of an illness Of his
rather in February, 1915, which bronpht
a mn from school His father was at the
9Th street house, he stated. and was ha
Ing nursed by Mrs. Emory. Chester
told the court that at Fenwtck he al.
ways occupied the room adioininp 81.
fathers and that tho Communicates
door was always open. Asked as to the
manner OF MS father toward Mrs. snow
while the latter was visiting at Thrif'
ton. Va. during the holidays of 1914
the witness said Mr.. Snow greeted his
WIG cordially and kissed her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
TWO WOMEN ATTACKED
BY NEGRO HIGHWAYMAN
Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Milburn and
Mrs. Laura Mockabee Assailed in
Shadow of the Capitol.

Maj. Pullman, superintendent of
police. last night took an active inter-
est in search that was instituted for
colored highwayman who attacked
Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Milburn, 402
street southeast, and Mrs. Laura
Mockabee. $50 list street southeast, in
the shadow of the Capitol. Mrs. Mil
burn was cut back of the left ear and
in the left side, probably with a peri
knife. but Mrs. Mocka bee was not
harmed.
Three women were attacked by a
colored man in that vicinity the night
of May 16, Mrs. Mockabee being one of
them. 1t is believed the attacks made
in May and those last night were made
by the same individual. He is describ-
ed as being about thirty-five years old,
having dark skin and wearing a brown
suit and dark SLOUGH hat.
1t was about :0o O'Clock when Mrs
MHburn was attacked by the highway
man. She is employed night tele
phone operator at the Raleigh Hotel
and was on her way to board a car at
LIST and b streets to go to her place of
employment. She was on LIST street op-
posite the House office building when
she saw the colored man come across
to the east side of the street He ask
ed TO be shown the way to LIST and B
streets. She pointed to the corner, and
the highwayman grabbed her handbag,
and during the struggle for possession
of it she was roughly handled. Several
men responded to her calls for assist
ance and frightened off her assailant
before he could get possession of the
bag. Mrs. Milburn was taken to
Casualty Hospital She later went
home. 1t was just about the time Mrs.
Milburn reached the hospital that Mrs.
Mockabee had her experience with the
negro. She was on her way home when
Mrs. Mockabee became convinced that
he was following her. She ran into the
front yard of house near LIST and
Hickman streets and shouted for help.
Police of the fifth precinct and De-
fective Charles A. Evans participated
in an all-night search for the miscreant,
but failed to apprehend him Maj
Pullman announced that he would pay.
liberal reward for information lead
ing to the arrest of the assailant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
CONTRACT TO BUILD BRIDGE.
Portch & Jones to Do Government
Work Over Mattawoman Greek

Portch & Jones of this city have the
contract for driving piles for bridge
to be constructed by the government
across Mattawoman creek from above
the Indian Head naval proving grounds
coal storage yard to the opposite Shore
The bridge. which is to be of steel on
n pile foundation. and with a draw, is
to be constructed for the benefit of the
employees at the powder factory and
others who live on the south side of
Mattawoman creek. Pile-driving work,
1t Is stated. is to be started at once
Employees at Indian Head now use
small foot bridges to the channel of
the creek on each side. and are ferried
across the open portion. 1t is stated
the bridge will be completed and in
use in about two months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
RAINFALL BENEFITS GARDENS
Lawns and Foliage Helped by Down.
fall of 21A Inches.

Nearly Two and quaraer inches of
rain fell during the showers tbot
deluged the District late yesterday aft-
ernoon, continuing until about 5 o'clock
this morning.
The rain began to fall according to
weather bureau observations, at 5:45
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. the first
shower continuing until little af+ar a
O'Clock. After a short let-up another
shower fell. followed by others during
the night and early morning,
The precipitation as given nv the
weather bureau was 2.20 inches. While
not approaching record for precipita-
.ion IN the length of time covered by
the several showers the rainfall was
heavy, and as 1t was not ACCOMPANIED
by driving wind and was scattered over
relatively long period, it did much
GOOD, as gardens. lawns, etc, were
greatly in need of moisture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
TO INVITE IT TO MEET HERE.
Local Drama League Seeks Annual
Convention of National Body

At meeting of the board of directors
Of the Washington Center of the Drama
League held last night 1t was decided
20 invite the national organization, the
Drama League Of America, TO hold it's
EeSt annual convention in this city
Two other cities have bid for the con-
vention-Chicago and Baltimore-and
the national directors soon will decide
,he question, unless conditions caused
~ the war should be deemed such as
20 warrant postponement of the Sc
.action. The convention will be held
r@yt spring.
I'll" local directors last night named
'.'e-. ot two committees to make
alive arrangements for the con-
rs "''"H HEADQUARTERS and for special
-''"tic features. provisional upon the
&c ;pn II Washington. Mrs Thoma S
=. Sidw"ll. president Of the Washing
49, center. was authorized to name
u. r. c1EInittecS to take in hand the
- . .; Of Preparing for the convention
~" even ;'.a' this city is chosen as
YES - .".t1.. place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
BELIEVES IN ADVERTISING.
B. F. Bush Says Publicity Will In
crease Railway Business.

Newspaper publicity as a means of
helplhg the railroad to make it's capital
earn a maximum revenue is referred
10 by b. F. Bush. president of the Mis-
souri, Pacific railroad. in a recent state
ment:
Newspaper advertising will help
the railroad make its capital earn the
maximum revenue by filling its trains
IN both directions, just as it helps the
merchant turn his stock over fire.
ouentiy. but the merchant does not
nave TO purchase new stock until
ne has sold his previous supply. The
railroad business is like that of the
newspaper publisher. Our trains must
ieaVe their stirling point on schedule
tihie even II there is not a single
ticket sold for the train Just as the
publisher must go to press every morn
ing or evening. as the case NAV be-
whether he has sold line of adver-
Using space or not. This condition in
tensifies the selling problem. The rail-
road official must employ the best SELL
ing methods. must employ every sin
gle influence that will help fill the
train.
Our great daily newspapers have
now attained such perfection In the
printing of their papers that, together
with the help of the artist and en-
graver. beautiful effects can be Sc
cured in their papers SO that the value
that is in the appearance of an ad-
vertisement- quite as much as in the
large daily papers"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
INSURANCE FOR FIGHTING MEN
Congress to Be Asked to Enact Such
LEGISLATION, It Is Decided.

Congress Is to be asked to enact leg
islation to provide insurance for Amer
ica's fighting men.
This was assured today as result
of conferences between administration
officials and the countrys leading in
surance representatives over the gov
ernment's scheme for insuring the lives
of it's soldiers and sailors. The plan is
approved by insurance men.
A bill embodying the administrations
plans soon will be submitted to Con-
gress 1t will be drafted by govern
ment officials. with insurance officials
acting in an advisory capacity.
1t is expected that the proposed leg
islation will be fashioned somewhat
after the federal workmen's compensa-
ton act.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
MISS BOARDMAN TO TALK.
Virginia Counties to Hold Picnic at
Occoquan Tomorrow.

Elaborate preparations are being
MADE for a mass meeting Of citizens Of
FAIRFAX and Prince William counties.
Va. to be held tomorrow on the lawns
of the Districts penal farm at Deco
guam for the benefit Of the Red Cross.
1t will be in the nature of a picnic,
ana VIII last from o'clock in the
afternoon until 10 at night. Miss
Mabel Boardman and other prominent
speakers will address the assemblage.
which is expected to include a large
of Alexandria and Wash
ington visitors. continuous band
concert during the afternoon and even
ing. motion picture show and other
features have been arranged. It is ex-
pected that the affair will swell the
Red Cross funds to the extent of sew
eral hundred dollars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
SOON TO BUILD SHIPS.
Marine Railway at Quantico, Va,
Will Be Ready in Several Weeks.

Good progress is being made on the
construction of the bukbead and founda
tons for the marine railway which the
Potomac Shipbuilding Company is having
built at Quantico. Va. 1t will. however,
be several weeks before the work is com
pleted and the plant ready to begin oper
atoms. 1t is understood that a number of
the wooden schooners the government will
huild. will be constructed at this point
In consequence of the shipyard going to
Lots that two years ago could have been
bought for a few dollars are now selling
at big city prices. Recently at bank
ruptcy sale of land there. two lots % by
ITO feet sold at 1895 and $1,000, re-
81 200 to $3.50. 1t is stated that every
body in Quantico has visions of wealth in
a short time. SO important has Ounntjco
become that the steamer St Johns is
scheduled to make daily trips there,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
Urges No Beer and Wines Ban.

The Central Labor Union at its meet
ing in Typographical Temple last night
passed a resolution urging Congress
not to prohibit the sale OF beer and
light wines in the United States dur
ing the war The semi -annual election
of officers was scheduled to be held by
the union last night. but owing to the
small attendance caused by weather
the election was postponed
until next Monday nights meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
TELL PURPOSE OF MISSION.
Rumanians Call on Secretary Lans-
ing and Give Reasons for Visit.

The Rumanian patriotic mission has
explained to Secretary Lansing that ii
had come to the United States for the
purpose or inducing Rumanians to en-
list in the American army and fpht
for the allied cause. Mr.. Lansing ex-
pressed the qualification of the United
States for what Rumania is doing in
the war and said the government
looked with sympathy upon the object
of the mission
Rev. Basil Lucaciu, president of the
Rumanian League, which was formed
for the purpose of inducing Rumania
to enter the war on the side of the al
lies. heads the mission, and his COL
leagues are Jean Mota, the Rumanian
speaker, and Lieut.. Vasili Stoica of the
army
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
Vacations Along RIVER Front.

Capt. Frank Kintz. with A. j. Taylor
& Bro. tugboat owners. Is spending
a vacation OF few days in Prince
Georges county, Md.
Patrick O'Ferrall, in charge Of the
coal wharf at the foot of 18th street
southwest. has returned to duty from
his summer vacation
T. ID. Harding. with l.. A. Clarke
4 Son. has gone to Leonardtown,
Md. for short stay. He will return
to duty tomorrow,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
Franklin Williams, Jr., Unopposed

Franklin Williams jr.. of Vienna,
Fairfax county. has no opposition for
the nomination as the democratic candi-
date for the Virginia house of dele
gates from the eight district. At the
meeting of the county Democratic COM
mittee. which will be held tonight
nee of the party, and the democratic
nomination is equivalent to election 1t
Is probable he will have no opposition
In the general election in November
Mr. Williams has many friends in
washington, where he generally spends
the winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
Food Experts to Talk.

The committee on lawns. gardens and
PARKS of the Rhode Island Avenue Sub
urban Citizens Association. OF which
Conrad NJ CLANCY Is chairman. has ar
ranged for a community meeting at Sher-
wood Presbyterian Church, Thursday aft
ernoon at o'clock. Canning and conser-
walton of foodstuffs will be discussed.
Two experts from the Department Of
Agriculture will give talks. George Tuck
er of the committee will preside. Ladies'
Of the community will assist in demon
stration to follow the addresses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
Plan Array Of Pickets on Lnlu d

Members Of the National woman.s
ing an array of woman pckets arn,,,s,
the White House July 1. Miss Aiice
Paul, a leader of the party. has also
promised congressional investieafion
OF Of the fren recent falling Of women arrested
structing traffic. Other activities ~ ~
National Woman's Party include the
manufacture of a large banner wbinh
me women hope to display in front Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
ADJUSTMENTS.
Special Film Features|

Lyric Theater and Garden, 18th and
Irving SITS. NV.
! TODAY AND THURspAY-NoRMA tai
MADGE. in POPPY" in s acts. Admis-
sion. loo.
Leader. 507 9th St. NV.
ToDAY-HoUSE PETERS and KATHLYN
WILLIAMS. in THE HIGHWAY OF
HOPE"
Masonic Auditorium. 18th 4 NY. Az.
ToN1GHT-WlLFRED LUCAS. in
Jim BLUDSo.''
Also Comedy.
Penn Gardcns-Open Air.
Penna. Ave. mt :fst st. NV.
Americas Finest Air Dome and
Winter Garden.
Built for the purpose.not vacant lot.
Comfortable Seats. Patriotic Ideas and
large space for autos.
Motor IL you can. but come anyway.
It's a treat and a pleasure to visit.
MARIE DORo. in HEARTS DESIRE."t
Also DEEP STUFF Comedy.
ToNIGHTGMusical Concert. 7:so to s.
VIVIAN REED, in LITTLE LOST
SISTER," Also VAUDEVILLE.
crandalrs Theater. 9th and e SITS.
TODAY. WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY,
VALEskA sURATT. in THE SIREN"
Crandalrs Savoy The.ter and Gar
I TODAY-ANITA STEWART. in '.CLOyER'S
REBELLION"
Observation-Disclosures HARRoN, in ..oLD-
FAsHIoNED Young MAN" Also FORD
I STERLING, in 2reel keystone Comedy.
I ''PINCHED IN THE FINISH"
/ CrnndaIrs Apollo Theater and Gar
I den, 624 H ST. NE.
7 rlT
ELvIDGE. in THE CRIMSON DOVE"
ToMoRROW-MARGAR ELLINGTON, in
SACRIFICE
iCrandaIl's Ave. Grand. s4s Pa.Av.s.E.
I ToDAY-GEoRGE WALSH. in THE
7 BOOK AGENT
/ wEDNEsDAY-MAr. 2:ao-ANrTA STEW
ART, in ''CLOvER's REBELLION"
| Liberty. North Capitol and p SITS.
l TODAY-HARoLD LOCKWOOD and MAY
ALLISON. in HIDDEN CHILDREN,
Also Mr.. and Mrs Sidney Drew in Comedy
Washington Park II Open. 18th 4 U.
| ToDAY-GEORGE BEBAN. in 1.-THE Marcel
iini Millions" Paramount. Splendid.
I Circle. 21O5 Pa. Ave. Phone w. ssa.
iToDAY-FRANCEs NELSON. in THE
] BEAUTIFUL LIE" DREW COMEDY
HER ANNIVERSARIES"
I Home. 1890 St. NE.
! ToDAY-LoU-TELLEGE in THE VIC
ToRIA CROSS" Also BLACK DIAMOND
COMEDY.
TruxtOn. North Capitol and Fla. Ave.
lT0N1GHT-Special Feature-NELL CRAIG
in THE TRUFFLERS," from Samuel Mer-
/; wins fascinating story in the Cosmopolitan
/ Magazine. Also a Comedy
Olympic, 1881 St. NV.
TODAY-PEGGY HYLAND and
MARC MACDERMOT~r. in
THE SIXTEENTH WIFE"
I neutrality-suspicious. CLARK, dain-
I test star. in MICE AND MEN," Para
I mount Play, in parts. Sweet
i-s->->-s->-s->-s-e-s-s->
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
Comes by Highways From California

Eugene Estoppey, the "Califoruia
bear" and his son, Louis. who las Ian
uary started from California for Wash
trip was made on foot and by bicycie
Mr.. ,Estoppey lost two months by am in.
jury which he received while riding and
which sent him to the hospital at Mem
phis. Mr.. Estoppey brings with him a
number of messages to President viii
son, some from governors of the states
through which he passed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03

Our Best Tea. 48c, Wonder Coffee. zoe;
10 lbs. Gran. Sugar. 79c; "a lbs. Our
Best Flour, $1.65: Macaroni or Spa
ghetti. 12hc; IL lbs. Meal. 40: Wheat
Food. lac; Oats. TIC; E. ]. Peas, 10c;
Asparagus, 15c; Regina Peaches, 15c;
N. o. Molasses, 15c; Grape Juice. OTIS,
Csc. Phone to us II you want your order
delivered. 412 4th Sc. and all the ]. T.
D. Pyles Stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
CITY ITEMS,

Kodaks-Eastman Goods and Others.
Columbia Photo Sup. Co., 1874 N. Y. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
Flower. for the Sick

Special baskets of Guides fresh-cut
homegrown flowers, $3.50 up. 1914 r
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
Che.apeake 4 Ohio a

Chesapeake 4 Ohio Railway.
Change of schedule July l. $40 pm.
train discontinued. Other trains leave
pm and IL p.m.-Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03

Floral Designs That Display Taste.
Moderate prices. Shaffer. 900 18th St
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
sickroom and Invalid supplr~..

sursical Instruments, gauze, cotton, adj
hesive surgical dressing, plaster. band
age roll. etc. Gibson Co., 917 G St
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
PLAY AT SYLVAN THEATER
FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY
Music and Dramatic Program for To
morrow Observation-Disclosures
Free; No Reserved Seats.

The first dramatic production in COM
memoration of Independe &c day played
in a aforementioned theater will
take place at the National Sylvan Thee.
ter tomorrow evening at o'clock. No
invitations are to be sent out and there
are to be no reserved seats. Attend
ance is free.
The first part of the program will be
a musical and Community song" con-
Quoted by Reginald de Koven. Miss
Edna Thomas. contralto. will sing 20
Promise Me-" Twilight" and other Sc
lections. Others taking part in the mu-
steal program will be Mrs. Annie Brett
Summey. soprano; Louis Thompson,
tenor: the United States Marine Band
and chorus trained by William STAINS
field and Mrs. Gertrude Wilder.
The second part will be propaganda
pageant. The Call of the Allies" writ
ten and produced by Mrs Christian
Hemmick. in honor of the enlisted mon
OF the Army. Navy nd Marine Corps
camps. There will be about 200 in the
cast
Tableaux Portraying Nations.
The pageant shows Joy and her
spirit Joined by Peace, chased off by
the iFrebrands Of War. and in the
seen fleeing with hastily gathered pos
sessions. Power and Greed enter
with Peace and Liberty in chains
Justice is drugged by Gold Then
there are tableaux portraying the vari-
Gus nations engaged in the world strug-
gle with Columbia come to wage "a
war to end war"
On the executive committee in charge
OF the presentation are Col. w. W.
Harris. superintendent Of the theater:
Mrs Hemmick. chairman of produce
tions: Robert Elmore, treasurer; John
Luitich and Denie Cornell, stage man
ayers; Mortimer Clarke. manager Of
director. and Morven Thompson. d.
rector Of lighting.
rehearsal is to be held this evening
II the weather permits; II not, it will be
heid at o'clock tomorrow evening,
regular performance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Judge William F. Norris of the De-
partment of Justice is to deliver an ad-
dress at a patriotic meeting which will
be held in Johnstown, Pa, tomorrow.
About $4,000 people are expected to at
tend, and most of these will be for
eigners who are seeking to become nat
uralized. Judge Norris will deliver his
well known address, "a Righteous
War"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03

The block party which was to have
been given by Misses Julia and Rose
| mary Sullivan for the benefit of the
Red Cross fund last night is to be
given tonight from to 10 o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-03

All divisions of the Congregational
Library, including the copyright Office,
will be closed tomorrow, it ia an
nounced. The Library building also
will be closed for the full day.