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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-29

mittees-; afternoon tea. in charge of
Susan B. Anthony League. to 6;
hostes:es. Mrs. Laura p. olney; Miss
Miss Maud Alley and Mrs. Statham;
guest of honor, Mrs. William r. Lowe.
Thursday: Afternoon tea, to s. Mrs.
Frank Hiram Smell. hostess. Saturday:
Afternoon tea. in charge Of the College
Equal Suffrage League; Mrs. Basil M.
Manley. hostess; Miss Florence F.
Stiles will pour tea.
U. 8. Daughters Of 1s12.-A large
number Of members and guests were
present at the meeting of the District
Society. held April "A. in the cabinet
short session was held for the transac-
ton OF business. The chairman of the
grave marker committee reported
marking the grave OF Horatio Day. In
Alexandria, Va. Two new names were
presented for future membership and
resolutions of sympathy were author
lied to be sent to the families of two
real daughters" who have recently
passed away-Mrs. Elizabeth Moore
Reid of Georgetown, at the age of
eighty-seven, and Mrs. N. G. Warder.
in her ninety -seventh year. Patriotism
was the keynote of the afternoon as
the members and guests listened to
"reminiscences of Francis Scott Key, by
John Ross Key, his grandson, who Is
his only living descendant. who knew
him personally. At the conclusion of
his remarks. the audience rose, and. led
by Mrs Noble Newport Potts. sang The
Star Spangled Banner" Miss Maud
Burr Morris read an article which
sketched the exploits of some of our
naval heroes. Mrs. Gertrude Lyons en-
tertained with songs of early days in
GLIDING John Anderson, My Jo,' Long.
Long Ago" and The Last Rose of
Summer" concluding the program by
singing a medley of patriotic airs.
The members present were: Mrs,
Henry. Mrs. Quicksall. Mrs Potts, Mrs.
TRULY, Mrs. Dove. Mrs. Hodgkins. Mrs.
Matteson, Mrs. Fernald. Mrs. Keyes.
Mrs Bergman, Mrs. Rogers, Mrs
Stands. Mrs. Wilson. Mrs. Curtis, Mrs
St Clair. Mrs. Whitney. Mrs. Brown.
Mrs. Meeks. Mrs. Lansburgh, Mrs
Beach. Mrs Bukey, Mrs. Sheriff and
Mrs. Dill and the Misses Richardson
Jones, Tucker, Noyes, Oursler, Stall
ings, Bergman and Morris. Amone
the guests were Mr.. and Mrs John RIOS
Key. Mrs Moves, Mrs John Miller Hor-
ton. Mrs. de Faranz and Mrs. Allen o
New York. Mrs Theodore Shelton, stat.
president of the Missouri Society, U.
b 1872: Mrs Sumner, Mrs. Ducorron.
Mrs. Campbell. Mrs. Ketting. Mrs Cat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-29

Mount Vernon some years ago: Prayer:
singing. America; ode, Master James
Mercer of Lieut.. John Shaw Society;
salute to the nag; address. Mrs. Albert
B. Cummins; reading Of q telegram
from the founder of the society. Mrs
Lothrop; original poem. Miss Sweet of
Rhode Island: a tribute to Washington,
Miss Marion Fulton Of the Capital So
ciety: singing. The Star Spangled
Banner"
The Exeeisisr Literary Clsb was en-
p.rTes sas Mr HSS.
ter. at the home of the former. 1903
East Capitol street. Mrs. w. Grace NJ
Daish, the president presided and the
exercises opened with the singing of
America" led by Mrs. Jennie E Brad
ley. Announcement was made that tho
next meeting. May s, will be At the
parlors of the Y. W. c. A.. with Mrs.
Charles W. cuthbertson as hostess. In
honor of Mrs. Sallie Price Ferren the
club. led by Mrs. Henry Baker. sang
My Old Kentucky Home" after which
Mrs. Ferren spoke Of the artists of that
state and read the story of a picture
the work of her father. paper on
Salem" written by Mrs. Mary o. HaI-
rover. was read by Miss Flora j. Nc
creery. Mrs. Jeanne Frizbie gave a
related a couple of anecdotes In French.
Mrs. Mira NJ. Metcalf. past president
who was a guest, gave a talk. Mrs.
Sarah Calder and Mrs. Mary o. Swan
ton were also guests and assisting the
hostesses during the social hour were
Mrs Inez lie Foe Gravatt. Miss Flora
]. McCreery and Mrs. Leroy Parker
Cercle des Precieuses RadicuIes.-
Nine Simpson extended the hospitality
of her home on Massachusetts avenue
to the cercle at its meeting last week.
The program was as follows: Music.
piano. ''Balade," Chopin; "Davee Negre."
Scott, Nine Charles Inlay; violin.
Meditation" That's" Massenet: Ron
dino" Beethoven. Nine. Dun Lewis. ac-
companied by Nine. Simpson; piano.
''Notturno." Grieg. Nine. Simpson; lee
lures. "Notre Dame de Paris" Mile.
Becker: 'L'Amerique." Mile. Stow:
charade in three acts. written by Mile.
Shaw, "Portemonnaie." Mile. Shaw and
NJ. Probert.
Robert L. Lee Chapter. No. ga, U. ID.
C., met Tuesday at Confederate Memo
rial Home. the president. Mrs. Walter
f. Hutton, presiding. The attendance
CONTINUED on Seventh Page)
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ton and Mrs. Loofborrow of Missouri,
Miss Whflldin of New Jersey, Mrs. Dure
of Delaware, Mrs. Bette r. Skinner of
Maryland and other delegates to the
national council of the u. 8. D. 1872
from other states. including California.
Lincoln Circle, No. 3. Ladies ~ G. A.
r., met Monday evening with Mrs. D.
M. Goodacre in University place, Mrs.
Clara Avery, president. presiding. After
the ritual work new members were
initiated and delegates to the annual
meeting of the Federation of Women s
Clubs were elected. The circle will
work with the unit formed by the fed
Grafton in cooperation with the Red
Cross Society. Plans were discussed Tor
Memorial day. Refreshments were
served.
The Excelsior Literary Club held its
current meeting in the parlor Of the
Y. w. C. A.. Mrs. Arabella Alexander,
hostess America" was sung and fol-
lowing the order of business duets
Frear A talk on Birds" was given by
Mrs. A. Roger Tracy, and Mrs. Court
F. Wood spoke informally on timely
rphiec+s. The next meeting will be at
1903 East Capitol street. MIS- Jennie
rarker and Mrs. Addie w. Foster.
hostesses
Beauregard Chapter. United Dnugh-
fcrS of the C0ufederafy, met recently ~
the residence of Mrs. Mary Egan, its
treasurer. Among the musical seiec-
tions was a marching song. the words
composed by Miss Bulloch of Georgia.
the music by Miss Wilmuth Gary. who
played the march on this occasion for
the first time before an audience. 1t is
dedicated to and approved by Presi-
dent Wilson. -Four new members were
received. Refreshments were served.
The educational work of the United
Daughters of the Confederacy is one of
it's chief branches. Among other mat
tiers in connection with education is
the bestowal of free scholarships to
those descendants of Confederate vet
Grams who desire higher education, but
have not the means to procure it. The
chairman of education. u. D. c.. will
he glad to hear from those desiring to
obtain such information before May 10.
Among the scholarships now availa-
BILE are University of Virginia. Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania, Washington Col
lege for Girls and Alice Bristol School.
Miss v. C. Meegan, sos @ street. is
chairman of the educational commit
tee.
n. A. w. s. A-This afternoons tea
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-29

Robert L. Lee Chapter. No. ga, U. ID.
C., met Tuesday at Confederate Memo
rial Home. the president, Mrs. Walter
f. Hutton, presiding. The attendance
CONTINUED on Seventh Page)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-29

Tho Washington Readers Climb met
Tuesday evening In the hall Of the College
Women's Club. 1904 3 street. with Miss
Graoe NJ Bromley O member Of the pro-
Eam comm1tteas a. acting chairman for
ne oyon3nG.
= plssaIkf sseadH q the ssisotsons
ss ~ 49, - g y: Ysss;sm By Mr.;
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-06
GIRLS SACRIFICE LOCKS
TO FIGHT FOR RUSSIA
Legion of Death" More Embar-
rassed by Haircut Than by Ne
cessity of Wearing Trousers
PARADE IN CAPITAL
Amazons Step Forth With Ginger and
Snap Of Trained
Soldiers
By WILLIAM C. SHEPHERD


ElhOiIhAlt july y.
Russian women who took the stern oath
10 do or die when they Joined the legion Of
death" had a hard time making up their
And Petrograd agreed today that II was
this cropped-head Idea that made the women
fighters embarrassed as they paraded yes
terday-the first time in history probably,
that an active fighting force Of women,
trained and ready for the front was
formally received into the ranks Of a ma
tion's warriors The public agreed the
feminine fighters were more embarrassed
by their loss Of hair than by the trousers
they wore.
The legion Of death" is composed Of 400
university students and society girls. They
wear uniform exactly like the male Rus
sian soldier They paraded yesterday
through the Nevsh Prospekt en- route to
receive a blessing at the church of St
IsaaCs. They were armed with rifles and
carried n regimental standard. dozen
bands heralded their progress and 5000
Cossacks formed an escort Of honor
Some Of the girl warriors were smiling,
defiant Of the trousers and bobbed hair /,
others were plainly striving earnestly to
overcome that embarrassment The whole
legion resembed n boys parade In the
size and appearance Of its pcrsonne--but
they stepped forward with ginger and
snap Of trained, mature soldiers.
When the legion was first organized and
pledge adopted TO die fighting, n nee
csyary II was voted TO adopt the masculine
haircut \ few Of the feminine s~dicrs
demurred. But they quickly submitted to
the BARRIERS scissors when the others de-
risivcly dubbed them "boushevils," the
Russian equivalent for "pacinsts."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-06
CAPTURED WAR MATERIAL
REVEALS GERMAN PLIGHT
BY WILLIAM PHILIP sIMMS

WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN THE
FIELD, July G.
Some Of the countless n1akoshifts with
which Germany "a tiding over her dcarth Of
war metals and war power were revealed at
headquarters today.
First Of ALL prisoners say there is n fierce
demand from the German fighters for more
guns and that orders have been given nv
German commanders for curtailmcnt in
the expenditure Of shells wherever possible
captured cartridge shell cases are of
steel now. Apparently lack Of brass and
copper has made the enemy try this metal
Tor ammunition cases for field guns and
howitzers steel cartridges are also being
issued to soldiers now. Attempts have been
made to make these steel cases available for
use in machine guns but up To the present
they persist in a tendency to burst and lam
the guns
Captured automobiles from the German
lines show construction almost without
brass or copper Motor lorries show fabric
and wooden tires instead of rubber
Estimates from prisoners give about Is
per cent of the present German fighting
infantry made up Of men twonty-one and
twenty-five years old. From 70 To Is per
cent are men avcra-ing twenty Lads Of
nineteen are now being brought to the front
In large numbers, and about 3 or 10 per
cent of the lighting infantry Is made up Of
these youngsters. German prisoners saw
home depots are now filling up with eight
cen-year-old youths, and even boys of sew
enteen are undergoing examination prepara-
tory to conscription.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-06
HOOVER AND FOOD
KINGS in CONTEST
Y. s. Chief and Distributors
Jockeying for Position on
Control Policy
AIM TO SAVE PROFITS
Men Who Aid Government Seek
Most Conservative Sys-
tenn Possible
WASHINGTON. July 6.


Herbert Hoover, the food administrator
and representatives Of some OF the great
food packing and distributing houses Of the
United states are engaged IN a silent her
culean contest for the control Of the food
price situation in the United States.
Whether the regulation Of fod prices In
the United States is to he firmly grasped
IN Hoovers hands or controlled by the
meat packers and allied foodstuh monop.
oiists is TO be determined by the issue OF
the struggle.
Surrounding Hoover in his work as food
administration Is n numerous corps Of men
connected with the big food distributors.
Hoover Is aware Of this and expects to bend
them to his will and gain the value Of their
vide experience In handling foodstuffs for
The benefit Of the general public In the
United states and the Allies In general
on the other hand, It is alleged that GER.
taln Of these men still retain q desire to ad-
vance the special interests Of the big cor
porations with which they have been con-
nected and use Hoover as a national sales
man for their products.
Persons familiar with the situation-and
there are several in Washington and else
where--regard It as a fair fight the con.
testants going into IT, with their eyes open
and with full knowledge Of the game and
the prizes.
II is not claimed that any trickerv Ia
being resorted to, but that giant policies
directed by giant personalities, are clash
Ing on the vital food question. The men
IN the food administration who are IA
sympathy with the corporation method Of
handling the food question believe that by
inpressng their methods upon the nation
they can feed the American people ade-
ouately. taking, Of course their profit
Hoover is the champion Of absolute gov
ernment regulation Of the distribution Of
foodstuffs without any suggestions from the
men in the food distributing business
These two great forces are quietly work
ing against each other
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-06
SOUTH WANTS NEGROES;
MANUFACTURERS OBJECT
st. Louis Authorities in Quandary Over
Disposition of 10000 Riot
Refugees

81. LOUIS, July 6-Whether tho L.. .onn
East 81. Louis riot refugees should remain
here or should be deported back to the
south was the question facing officials here
today.
committee Of business men from the
South, headed by L. w. Valiant. Of Green
vile. Miss, has arrived to charter a spe-
eial train or steamboat TO take back home
negro families who migrated here under
promise of better working conditions. Local
ofncials are opposing this because Of pres
sure brought to bear by manufacturers. who
insist negro labor is necessary for the
operation of their plants.
Another was added to the death list of
between forty and seventy-fve in East st.
Louis last night when Peter Twardousllv.
iaborer, failed to heed n guardsman's 3
command 10 halt. Friends say he could not
speak English and did not understand the
command He was shot and Killed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-06
browns AT LINCOLN PARK
Young Man From Philadelphia Victim
of Accident

PAIrLSBORO. n. J., July e,-Samuel
Goldman, eighteen years old, Of Eighteenth
and Callowhlll streets, Philadelphia was
drowned in the Delaware River at Lincq,n
park late on wednesday afternoon, He
had been in bathing and after dressing
walked out on the old slip Of the Billings.
port ferry. In attempting 10 wash the sand
of his feet before putting his shoes on
he tumbled into the river and drowned
before assistance arrived. 49,
tJis bodv was recovered within fifteen
minutes. but a half dozen doctors who were
summoned were unable to revive him
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-06
STRICKEN WHILE IN BATHING
Paralysis of Heart Proves Fatal to
Lebanon Soldier

LEBANON. Pa. July 6.--Harry Himmel-
berger, nineteen years old. Of this city, was
fatally stricken with paralysis OF the near
r,biIe betbing IN Swatara Creek at Valley
Glen Park near here. Overexertion from
bathing following a hearty supper Is
thought 10 have brought on the attack as
Himmelberger was seated on ran from
which his body slid into deep water.
Hinmelberger was a corporal IN COM
pany n, Fourth Pennsylvania Infantry ana
locked forward to seeing service in France
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-06
TEUTONS CEASE INFANTRY
ATTACKS UPON FRENCH

PARIS. July 6.
Tho Germans ceased their infantry at
tacks along the Aisne River heights and at
Nerdun last night, falling back upon their
artillery.
There was some infantry activity in
Champagne. tho War Office reported today.
tho Germans attacking west Of Carnillct
and southwest Of Tahurc. They were easily
rcpulsed by the French fire.
The Germans tried raid north Of the
Aisne River, but failed
Between the Aisne River and la Niette
and northwest Of ITl No 3O4 on tho ver-
dun front there were violent artillery duols
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-06
$3,555,OOO,OOO BRITAIN'S
WAR BILL FOR 3 MONTHS
Amount Implies Yearly Expenditure as
Big National Debt in
Peace Times

LONDON, July 6.--In the last three
months, It was learned today. Great Britain
has spent 1855, 100000. This implies
yearly expenditure as big as the national
debt was in peace times.
Chancellor A. Bonar Law believes that
the entry Of the United States will greatly
reduce the financial burden. but II the war
continues through the winter the expendl-
tlres will rise higher than they were this
year
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-06

NEW YORK, July. 6. Miss Janet
Bcechcr, actress, was run down when
she stepped i'm front Of an automobile in an
effort to catch a Fifth avenue bus at
Fiftieth street. First-aid treatment was
given her on the lawn of st. Patrick's
Cathedral.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-06
PETRoGRAD. July G.

T. 4 AN'''I ~ July o.
The Russian army In Galicia IA fighting
hard 10 get possession Of strategic lines of
railways in the Brzezany- -zborow sector.
These lines converge at Lcmoerg ard
their possession IS necessary II the Russians
are 10 recapture the ancient capital Of Ga
lca
German and Austro-Hungarian troops
have been delivering powerful attacks
against the new positions of the Russians
all along the lighting front in central Ga
lcia, especially on the heights along tho
Lota Lpa River.
The assaults were driven home with
great energy. but for the most part broke
down under the hot fire Of the Russian hat.
teries These were followed by q great
nare-up of artillery ducling.
Activity on the Rumanian front Is on the
increase. The reorganizcd Rumanian army
has been strengthened by detachments Cf
Russian troops and there are some British
artillerymcn cooperating with H.
In the Nodavian Mountains Russo Ru-
manian forces are carrying out raiding at,
tacks which at some points developed into
local engagements Of some consequence.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-06
Child Killed by Trolley

CHESTER, Pa, July 6.-Darting from
the sidewalk to the street, Edward Grahow-
ski, four years old, stepped in front Of
trolley car at Third and Ward streets and
was crushed to death. The crew of the
car was released when an investigation re-
vealed that the accident was unavoidable
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-06

HARRISBURG, July 6.--Members Of the
state Game Commission, have authorized
the officers Of the commission to cooperate
with the Auditor Generals Department in
clearing up contests on the claims for, game
bounties There are many claims calling
for thousands Of dollars which must be gone
over.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-06
SLAVS PUSH DRIVE
GUTENBERG LINES
Brussiloff's Army Fighting
Furiously for Possession
of Strategic Points
COUNTER-ATTACKS FAIL

PARIS. July 6.
"The Russian army, TO which you
have communicated your zeal, has
shown the entire world what free SOL
diers are capable of achieving" de-
clared Minister of War Painleve in a
telegram sent today TO Russian Min
lister of War Kerensky.
"The whole French army greets you
enthusiastically, the message con-
cluded.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-06

Austria saved she would resume at the
earliest possible opportunity her iniduitous
ways and particularly the oppression OF all
Czecho- -slovaks. This nationality VIII never
again voluntarily submit to the rule OF the
Hapsburgs."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-06
Haig Reports Repulse of Raid

LONDON, July 6,-Repu,se Of an at
tempted raid on British lines in the neigh
borhood of Bullecourt was reported toda
by Field Marshal Haig
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-06
L'OFFENSIvA RUSSIA
WASHINGTnN G1nr1i.

CIT Stai Until hanno consegnato alTam-
basclatore inglese altri 100 milioni dl dol
lari titolo di prestito, ne hanno conse-
gnato altri 60 miioni all 'ambasciatore
ttaliano. Cos Ia Gran Bretagna ha rice
vuto hnora dagl Stau Unit prestiti per Ia
somma di 6S5 milioni di dollari; rItalia per
100 milioni; la FranCia per 2lO milioni; II
Belgo per As rnilloni. la Serbia per 2
milioni, mentre cento milioni sono staff
messi disposzone della Russia. Questa
ultima sonlma non q ancora stata aCcettata
non avendone avuto lambascatore russo
la necessaria authorizations
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-06
Grandson Of MarshaII Field m

CHICAGO, July 6.--Henry Field, Erana.
son Of the late Marshall Field, is seriouslv
mi at the Presbyterian Hospital in New
York His brother has been called 10 hi,
bedside.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-29

in uniform and covered, thy shall
uncover at the first note of the an
them, holding the headdress opposite
the left shoulder and so remain until
it's close, except that in Indictment
weather the headdress may be slight
ly raised. =
The same rules apply when to the
color, or to the standard is sounded
as when the national anthem is play
ed.
When played by an army band. the
national anthem shall be played
throughout repetition of any part not
required to make it complete.
The same marks of respect pre-
scribed for observance during the
playing of the national anthem of the
United States shall be'shown towards
the national anthem of any other
country when played upon official oc-
casions.
1856 officers and enlisted men
passing the uncased color will render
honors as follows: If in uniform
they will salute as prescribed i'll sub
paragraph 60 paragraph 1859; If in
civilian dress and covered, they will
uncover, holding the headdre5s OPP
posite the left shoulder with the right
hand; if uncovered they will salute
with the right hand salute.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-29
OUR NEWTOWN
news LETTER
Especial to the Farmer.)

Newtown, May 29-News was. re-
ceived here Saturday by Mrs. Grace
Meyers of the death of her sister, Mrs.
Edward Southwick of Brooklyn, N.
Y. The deceased is a native and
previous to her marriage was Bertha
Hurlburt. She is survived by her
husband, five children of tender age,
her mother and four sisters. Many
friends of her family extend tn ir
sympathy.
Mrs. Fred Leiss has as guests,
Hurlbert and William Meyers. Mrs.
Josiah Tilson is entertaining Roy and
Dorothy Meyers during their moth
er's absence at the funeral of her sis
ter in Brooklyn.
Mrs. Bertha Mccarthy and family
of Sandy Hook and Mr.. and F-rs
Thomas Mickano of Newtown, exT ect
to make their home in Birds port.
They will move this week.
DR.. N. H. Herman has so far re-
covered from the pneumonia as to be
able to sit up part of each day.
H. B. Perham. for 6 years head of
the Order of Railroad Telegraphers.
was reelected over J. D. Bode, of
Boston.