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Evening star., 1917-03-11
NEGRO HEALTH WEEK
TO BE HELD APRIL 21-27
Repetition of Campaign Suggested at
Meeting of National Business
League Is Planned.

The widespread and successful national
negro health week campaign of 1915 is
to be repeated April q TO .. this year.
This campaign was one OF the last and
most important efforts on behalf of his
race by the late Booker T. Washington.
president of the Tuskegee Normal and
Industrial Institute
The suggestion of the repetition of the
campaign was made by Emmett j. Scott.
the secretary OF the National Negro Busi-
ness League, and the executive commit
tee of that body. meeting in Kansas
City, No, last August, ratifyinS it. The
secretary was authorized TO work out full
details and since that time lie has nat
,irally enlisted the cooperation Of the
Tuskegee institute, the present head of
which is Mai. Robert f. Notion.
An invitation has been extended TO
every organization interested in negro
health 10 join In the effort 10 improve
health and sanitary conditions among the
Americans. These bodies include
educational. religious, publicity, nursing,
medical, secret society, business and ag-
ricultural organizat tions, as well as health
officials.
health week the organizations have the
CO. opera ton of the national cleanup and
paint-up campaign bureau. with head
quarters in st. Louis, Mo -Alleu W. Clark
its chairman. has written TO offer its
services TO The National Negro Business
League and other organizations, to the
extent of supplying literature to any and
all organizations which may he formed
for the purpose of conducting campaigns
III the interest OF better health for ne
groes.
In addition this bureau has offered three
silver prize cups for the best "clean-up''
effort among the negro people.
Evening star., 1917-03-11
CITY POST OFFICE.

A. ". Conner and E. l.. Greer, carrier
after an absence of six weeks On ac-
count Of illness.
Tho following carriers ara absent on
account of illness: J. r. Sanderson, ].
J, Cullitvn, T.. L. Longley. o. NJ.
fusuely, u L. Hutton, = J.. Freeling
and :. II. Jones.
". II. Morris and A. l. Hamacher,
carrier section. returned 70 duty last
week after brief illness
Sub Carrier j. :. Fraser, assigned to
Takons Park station, VIII be absent
March . to March -. His assignment
viii be looaed after by Sub Carrier
sub carrier i L. Giichrist is away
on leave Oh account of the Illness Of
his mother
" {. Main. carrier section. was alb
sent two days last week, owing 10
death IN his family.
H. = Nay. carrier section is absent
pin account Of the death of his mother.
Lieut. Jesse E. Sweeney. carrier sec
,i"n who Just returned from the Mex
lcau border with the District militia,
visited the office last week
VI. J.. Nc&rath, who went to the
Mexican border with tn" District
'roops, has returned TO duty at the
Anaccstia station. John Dale. who
served ~ his place, las been reassigucd
70 the main Office.
Alexander Holmes aud j. s Pain,
'srrier section. We're away on u short
fIcation last week.
. \. Gordon. box department. is
'71fined 10 bis home owing to illness.
Miss Sallie Newton. inquiry section.
rs returned 10 work after :: Lricf
,lFress
Evening star., 1917-03-11
LABOR NOTES.

After Il week of inactivity due to The
inaugural celebration, the Central
Labor Union Will hold an important
meeting tomorrow night in Typo
graphical Temple.
International Brotherhood of Station
cry Firemen held well attended meet
ing in Costello's Hall Thursday night
Newton James, president, addressed the
gathering.
Henry Miller, a representative of the
Brewery Workers Union. Local No. As.
VIII endeavor to organize the workers
in the soft drink establishments of
Washington this week. The Interna-
tional Brewery Workers Union, it IS
said. was given jurisdiction over the
unions composed of employees of soft
drink manufactures throughout the
country at the last convention of the
American Federation of Labor.
Joseph Z. Toone. first vice president
of rhe Maryland State and District of
Columbia Federation of Labor and Or
ganizer for the American Federation of
Labor, is doing special organizing work
for the Maryland labor body in Cumber-
land
Navy Yard Helpers Union will hold
its March meeting TO-DAY in its head
quarters at 81 street and Pennsylva-
adopt a new form of application blank
for membership and lay plans to aug
ment the organiza ation.
Frank Ryan, son of y. 7. Ryan of
the executive committee of the Plate
Printers Union, was cordially well
coined at the Stereotypers' Union meet
ing Wednesday night. Young Mr.. Ryan
recently returned from the border with
Company A, District National Guard.
Cornelius Ryan, another son of Z. J.
tTOmDany of
the District Militia, is a member of
the Pressmen's Union.
Sheet Metal Workers Union. Local
No 10o, held an interesting meeting
Several officers OF the union addressed
the gathering on trade matters.
Five new members were Initiated
into the Carpenters Union at its meet
Ing in Typographical Temple Friday.
The District Council of Carpenters
met in Typographical Temple last
Wednesday evening and discussed sew
era1 matters of vital Importance to the
members of the Carpenters Union.
An enthusia site meeting was held by
the Mill Workers Union Tuesday night.
Speeches We're made by several labor
leaders of this city praising the or
ganization on its rapid growth in such
a brief existence. I'M several months
Carpenters Union, Local 132. Two ap-
plicationS for membership We're ap-
proved at the meeting.
James Roach. one of the general or
eanizers for the American Federation
of Labor, who has been organizing the
meat industry in Omaha, South Omaha
and Nebraska, spent last week in
Washington comforting with officials of
the American Federation of Labor
l.. y. Sterne, chief of the reference
bureau and fling division of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor headquarters,
has returned from trip to the noun
t;tins of Virginia.
Harr. Oehler. of the Bookbinders'
Union is convalescing from a recent
Illness.
Plate Printers Union, Local No .,
| VIII hold It's. March meeting Tuesday
evening, the 21th, in Typographical
| Temple.
Evening star., 1917-03-11
Spring Birds.

iu The Editor Of The Star:
1t was announced in Fridays Star that
the first robin" made it's appearance on
Thursday. Now this may go for the Dis
trict, but not for Virginia. Your sup
posedly watchful informant was either
asleep at the Switch" or else he did not
look in The right place. On the morning
of February 20 not only one robin, but
several were seen at Fort Myer Heights,
Va. Since that time numerous other little
songsters have arrived in the vicinity
meadow larks, bluebirds, song sparrows
and even cardinals. Another indication
of the actual arrival OF spring Is the
appearance of thousands of gulls in the
river for their annual brief visit. after
which they depart for the region of the
great lakes.
An anomalous-not to say ominous--
fact. however, is that snowbirds are still
sticking around. Until they are gone. no
sure thing bets are possible.
Evening star., 1917-03-11
WILL GO TO PORTO RICO.
Raymond F. Crist to Instruct o.
ficers as to Naturalization.

The Department of Labor has de-
cided to send the deputy commissioner
of naturalization, Raymond +. Crist, 10
the Island of Porto Rico to advise and
instruct the officers of the courts there
III procedure for naturalization pur-
poses. Assistant Secretary Post has
designated Mr.. Crist following re
quest Of Judge Peter j. Hamilton Of
the district court OF the United States
for Porto Rico. that some such ofFicfsl
be sent there. Mr.. Crist is expected TO
sail from New York March 1s
Until the passage of the Porto Ricsn
clV1l government act, March ., no juris-
diction for naturalization existed in
Porto Rico. There are about a million
and quarter of people in Porto Rico.
the most of whom are entitled to nat
uralization. 1t is thought here that =
very large number VIII eventually take
advantage Of the right now accorded
them to become citizens Of the United
States.
Evening star., 1917-03-11
Regulations of Navy.

In the navy and the coast guard reSu-
8ations require that useless flags lie de-
strpyed by fire. This regulation Is
strictly enforced.
The recent law. in defining the desc
Grafton of the flag, uses the language:
shall publicly mutilate, deface, defle
IL defy. trample upon or cast contempt,
either by word or act, upon any such
lag" etc. From this. the lawless Of
-snse is in some public act, that holds
up the flag to ridicule in the view of
al men. 1t does not consider what
nay be done in privacy by the indi
-idual
In view of many recent arrests, however,
The fear OF unintentionally desecrating
The flag has been in many minds. An
Otficial declaration of what to do with
useless flags. in an opinion from the At
torney General, has been suggested from
many sources. However, the matter
would only come before him on refer
ence from head of department.
Evening star., 1917-03-11
THE GIRL SCOUTS.

\ letter to ali Girl Scouts of the Dis
trict, praising them for their loyalty
and steadfastness on that cold, weary
ing day, March g." has been sent out by
Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter, president of
the captains of the organization. Mrs.
Rafter's letter follows:
II want to tell you how fine it was to
see the splendid manner in which you
rallied to duty's call March 5. Your
loyalty and steadfastness on that cold.
wearying day was demonstrated to all
how a girl can do her duty. Our little
band of faithful Girl Scouts in the Dis
trict of Columbia has placed our stand
ard on high, firm rock of stability and
confidence"
Troop 1-Sunfiower-Mrs. G. 5. Rafter.
Captain.
"At a meeting of the troop Thursday
afternoon IN the. Wilson Normal School,
Evening star., 1917-03-11
To Muster Sd Out Monday

Muster rolls for the members Of tbe
81 Infantry, " =. u. c., were yesterday
71r1rg made out. This is the last step prior
q, the muster-ouL ceremonies Monday
zoe rolls will be completed this
.rening While the rolls are i'll course
"I preparation none of the men is al
l"Ned 10 come into the city. as their
presence is needed at quarters A spe-
.;ial guard has been placed on the
bridges leading into Washington IN or
ser TO keep all of the men present, ac-
eording TO information obtained at the
81 Infantry headQua-terc a. Fort Mye-
Evening star., 1917-03-11
Mt. Pleasant Players Give Dance.

Several novelty dances and a musical
program were special features of a dance
given by the Noun. Pleasant Players last
evening at S:45 o'clock at the Arcade ball
room. Music for dancing was furnished by
the Jardin Orchestra. Arrangements for
the presentation of four plays are now
being made by the players. Dress
rehearsals for one of these, THE
Devil" are soon to be held.
Evening star., 1917-03-11

DR.. Norris. assistant health officer, gave
Il lecture on public health. An exciting
game Of basket ball also was played.
Twenty-three of the twenty-five scouts
that comprise this troop marched in
the inaugural parade. Ruth Coleman.
Scribe.
Troop 3-Mrs. W. b. Pain, Captain.
The troop met recently at the home
of the captain and discussed several
matters of Importance TO the troop.
Semaphore signaling was practioed un-
der the leadership of Alice Cush and
Charles Graff."-Nip and Tuck, Scribe5
Troop 5Oak-Mrs. J. ID. EggIestor.
Captain.
'"The troop met Friday. March ., at
the home of the captain. Jean Hayes
was elected patrol leader of the first pa
troll and Margaret EMS, corporal; Dor
othy Eggleston, patrol leader of the
second patrol, and Ruth Deffenbaugh.
corporal."-Ruth Deffenbaugh, Scribe.
A. MOoers. Captain.
at a meeting of the troop Friday.
March ., at the captains home, the
captain gave a talk on the Importance
of every girl in the troop being able
to cook well. She said invalid cooking
needs especial proficiency \ large part
of the meeting was devoted to prac-
ticing first aid. bandaging and sema-
phore."-Rita Easterburn, Scribe.
Troop 11-Nrs. Norman Jones, Captain.
"a meeting of the troop was held Fri
day, March 2. Two new rembers who
were admitted into the troop are now
studying for their tenderfoot examina-
tions."-Florence Derrick, Scribe
Troop 16-Pansy-Miss Brown. Captain.
THE troop met at the home of Eliza
beth Cochran Tuesday. Miss Naux,
the lieutenant of the troop, presided IN
the absence of the captain. n.-kather-
inc Buynitzky, Scribe.
TroOp 2S-The Scarlet Pimperneis Of
Parkview-MissA A. f. Harries, Cap
tain.
"The regular meeting OF the troop
was held Tuesday afternoon at $40
o'clock in the Parkview School Because
ten new members have been admitted
into membership of the troop during the
past several days, it was necessary to
form a new patrol. Elizabeth Hall was
chosen as patrol leader and Josephine
GilIis corporal of the new patrol, re-
spectively.
After all business was transacted n
brief talk on the Girl Scout organiza-
tion and it's history was given by the
captain.'-Dorothy Knapp. Scribe.
Evening star., 1917-03-11

~ Munich. Bavaria. the government
sale OF Old clothes. which was ordered
for the entire empire, has begun An
the clothes collected were disposed Of
the iirst day aud il was necessary 70
give out cards for subsequent sales
There was an especially strong de-
mand for secondhand dress suits.
Evening star., 1917-03-11
Increase Of seventy-seven Scouts.

An increase Of eeventy-seven scouts
during the month Of February is shown
In statement given out Of registrations
for the Washington Council Of Boy Scouts
OF America. 1t also shows a net increase
of two troops during last month. Three
new white troops were formed and one
colored troop dropped on account of regis
tration expiring. The statement is as fol-
lows:
Number of white troops registered
February %, 1917 ............ 6S
Number of white boys registered
February 2S. 1917 ............... /, ,404
Number of white troops without
scoutmasters February IS, 1917.
Number of white troops forming 0
Number of colored troops registered
February 2S, 1917 ............. 9
Number of colored boys registered
February %. 1917 .....-....... 1872
Number of colored troops without
scoutmasters February %, 1871. 1
Number of colored troops forming. o
Number of white tenderfoot scouts
February 2s. 1917 ......... 9e5
Number of white second class scouts
February IS. 1917 ......-....... 321
Number of white first class scouts
February 2S, 1917 .......... lis
Number of colored tenderfoot scouts
February %, 1917 ....-.......... 162
Evening star., 1917-03-11
ACTIVITIES OF
BOY SCOUTS

Activities Of the Boy Scouts in col
lecting papers In their paper-saving
campaign were temporarily suspended
during Inauguration week. They Will
resume their collections the coming
week. Approximately 10000 pounds of
paper have been collected so far in the
campaign.
Evening star., 1917-03-11

Out-of-toycn scouts. who came here to
assist in the inaugural parade. aided
the local scouts materially in perform
ing the work assigned to them during
the parade. The Richmond troops were
especially commended for the manner
il which they conducted themselves.
Evening star., 1917-03-11

There arc now forty-six members In
the drum and bugle corps, and accord
ing to II. l.. Taylor. who is in charge
of the corps, 1t is growing steadily.
Evening star., 1917-03-11
WHAT TO Do WITH flag
WHEN|T IS WORN OUT
Burning Suggested as Best Means Of
Avoiding Conflict With Anti
Desecrating Law.

What should be done with an Arner1-
Maa das. old. worn out. eoiled or tat
Aersd. that is no longer serviceatls as
she national enblem7 Should It be de-
seroyed? How. should It be destroyed
without desecration2
In view of the law of February Q. "to
prevent and punish the desecration.
-sutilation or improper use. within tho
District OF Columbia, of the flag OF
The United States of America" many
tn American OF patriotic mind who
would not secretly dispose of n useless
american flag in defiance of law with
expectancy never to be found out, has
been troubled by the question as to
ScNv to proceed properly.
There appears to be no law to point
she way. But there is practice. And
s-he best practice seems to point but one
way Burn the unserviceable flag; per
Aaps make rite and ceremony of this
destruction by fire.
Total Destruction Proper.
Total destruction seems the proper
measure, and that is to be accomplished
conveniently and quickly only by fire.
6'o bury the flag has been suggested,
put II is stated on the other hand that
remains may be brought to light and
she method is not considered good
practice.
70 throw the discarded flag into the
waste might be considered desecra-
zion. or at least an unpatriotic disre-
gard of it's SacrednesS. Fire appears
rhe only sure way of satisfactory de-
tstruction.
To apply the flag 10 any further pur-
ipose after its usefulness as a flag has
ended would be considered deSecratiOn.
Evening star., 1917-03-11

corted the SCOUTS from Richmond. who
came here to participate in the in
augurai ceremonies, to the station
Tuesday afternoon, when they left for
their homes.
Evening star., 1917-03-11

viii add much to the. charm of milady's
spring costume. GUIDES, 1914 + st
Advertisement
Evening star., 1917-03-11
BLAMES MARITIME LAW
FOR DEATHS Of TEN men
Assistant Secretary Newton Says
Drowning of Yamacraw Crew
Amounted to Murder. :

THE ten men Of the crew OF tho
coast guard cutter Yainacraw. who lost
their lives in going to the aid Of the
stranded steamer Louisiana. were muir
dered-murdered by the operations of
an archaic law of the sea that com
pels men to stick TO the ship or aban-
don property rights therein"
This is the comment of Byron Il. New
ton, assistant secretary of the Treas
ury, in charge of the coast guard. on
the recent tragedy or Ocean City, Mo.
The basis of his observation had 60
do with the fact that the crew Of the
Louisiana refused for n long period
to be taken from their ship. IN view OF
the maritime law, which considers tbs
abandonment of a vessel by its crew
as abandonment of property. therein
to its owners; only consenting to leave
when the seas arose and increased the
peril TO their lives.
Compared With Land Customs.
Assistant Secretary Newton compares
this maritime status Of property with
land conditions. He cites, in compar4-
son, the situation of 4 house owner
who leaves his home because Of being
driven out by flood or disaster, or who
closes 1t UP to go where his necessity
or pleasure takes him, but who still
does not give up his property rights
to the first man that chooses. to break
in and become occupant. He also
makes another illustration OF the man
in an automobile, oyertaken by storm,
stranded in mud or in ways that are
unfamiliar, who leaves his car on the
roadside to take shelter. Such q one.
he says, does not give his car to the
first conner. but still holds totle.
In the instance of the Yamacrav
tragedy he points out that the situs-
tion of the Louisiana was such, If the
rights of property had not been frl
hazard, her crew would have been al
once justified in leaving her when the
leaving was good, and not await an
hour when their own peril was so I'M
minent by rising seas that it double
fold increased the risk to rescuers.
Evening star., 1917-03-11
Total number Of scouts registered
February IS, 1917 ........ / ;,

The first meeting of the newly formed
bicycle squadron is to be held next Sat
urday morning at 10 o'clock at Dupont
Circle. A short practice drill and run
will be held and bicycles will be inspected
Plans are being contemplated to take
the squadron on a trip during the Easter
holidays. Richmond is being considered
as the objective point OF the trip
Evening star., 1917-03-11

The medal which is to be awarded the
boy saving the first 1,o00 pounds of
paper in the paper-ss.ving campaign is
now on exhibition at scout headquar-
Evening star., 1917-03-11

Troop 65-Hener Cummings, Scout
master.
AT recent meeting of the troop, at
which President Howard Ellison pre-
sided, w. Clifton Woodward, jr.. was
elected patrol leader'-W. Clifton
Woodward, jr., Scribe.
Troop 3:-JOhn f., Robb, Scoutmaster.
At a meeting Friday. March ., Ar
thur Blakeslee was appointed patrol
leader of the Cobra Patrol, with Rich
ard Johnston as his assistant. Merlin
Evans was appointed patrol leader Of
the Bear Patrol, with Edwin Day as his
assistant Troop Il of Baltimore bunked
in the troophouse over the Inaugural
ton period. They We're entertained in
the homes of the boys at dinner Satur-
day, after which the evening was spent
In the Capitol and Congressional Lii
brary. Robert H. Mcneil, Scribe.
Troop &c. r.. Bittner, scoutmaster
AT the last meeting of the troop, u
drum and bugle corps, first aid CORPS sig
nal corps and a bicycle patrol were form
ed. j. w. Patton was present and gave
q talk on advanced first aid and signal
ing. The troop now has full member
ship of thirty-two scouts. and a waiting
list Of applicants has been started
Troop 25.
"A meeting of the troop WAS held
Thursday evening, March 1. at 1922 Rock
Creek Church road. Mr.. Walcott. former
scoutmaster of the troop, now on the troop
committee, gave a talk. Mr. Hancock
the new scoutmaster Of the troop, also
spoke. 1e."-Bertram Lucifs, Scribe
Troop 13-ScOutmaster Dorsey.
"At the last meeting of the troop Or
Tom Latimer of Hyattsville gave a talk
on first aid. Afterward the boys were
put through a short drill in the use of
their staves."-Raymond Erwin, Scribe.
Troop 3O-Edwin Kirk. Scoutmaster.
'At a meeting of the troop, Friday,
March 2, Prof Savory of California gave
an illustrated lecture on. the evils of in
toxicants and tobacco. He told of how
many homes of the poor were destroyed
by drink. William Plunkert, Scribe
Evening star., 1917-03-11

DR.. Norris. assistant health officer, gave
Il lecture on public health. An exciting
game Of basket ball also was played.
Twenty-three of the twenty-five scouts
that comprise this troop marched in
the inaugural parade."-Ruth Coleman.
Scribe
Evening star., 1917-03-11
Troop s-Mr.. W. B. Pain, Captain.

Troop .t-MFs. W u. ram, Saptalu'
The troop met recently at the home
of the captain and discussed several
matters of Importance TO the troop.
Semaphore signaling was practiCed un-
der the leadership of Alice Cush and
Charles Graff."-Nip and Tuck, ScribeS.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18

bilities, which are to fasten through a
buttonhole and give the skirt well
finished look.
The new skirts are cut about six or
eight inches above the ground and fin
ished with three-inch hens. Beauti-
full tailoring is required in them, and
is their chief charm.
grateful humanity betakes itself
to the water in the burning days of
August, and thereby makes life bear
able. And the feminine half of it
goes clad in better looking garments
han ever before within the memory
of man. Not so long ago bathing suits
we're about all alike, and longer ago a
bathing suit was not necessity in
the wardrobe: people played in the
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18

Chain-stitching has the effect of em'
broidery on collar and pockets.
A cap to match adds to the dis
tinction of this modish water-dress. 1t
is of white rubberized satin. A band
of black taffeta converts it into a
small, roomy turban with coronet cut in
scallops at the top. The girdle is made
of the silk and slips through silk
covered buckle at the front.
The second suit is much less sim
pie, but II delight to the girl with a
Venus de Milo figure. which it will set
off to the best advantage. 1t has a
bodice and short skirt, gathered to
give trim waistlihes. Bands of white
rubberized satin are stitched to this
girdle, each band terminating in a
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18

suits provide the openings for the
pockets, but their practical use is
open to debate. They are capacious,
however, and might carry handker-
chief or coin purse without spelling
the line of the skirt.
The belt is shaped to fit the figure,
and this is the characteristic of belts
in general. They are not mere bands
about the waist, but are so cut and
placed as to give graceful definition
of the waistline. The business of
supporting the skirt is not theirs, but
is taken care of by n webbing belt on
the under side. which fastens with
hooks and eyes. A single large bone
button at the front of the cloth belt
looks more than equal to its RESPONSE