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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
FOR CLOSER RELATIONS
between RUSSIA AND U. S.
Prof. Boris Scharsky Arrives in
Washington on a Mission APP
proved by His Government.

Closer and more sympathetic relations
between the American people and those of
Russia is the object of the mission to this
country Of Prof. Boris Scharsky, who has
just arrived in Washington, and is in con-
ference with the officials of the Russian
embassy. While Prof. Scharsky was sent
to the United States originally by the i'm
perial government, it is stated officially
that the provisional government has SO
highly regarded the purpose of his mission
as to direct him to continue his work with
its full sanction and approval.
1t is felt that there is need for bet
ter understanding between the two great
peoples and it will be the object of Prof
Scharsky, while refrainng carefully from
the injection of politics into his mission,
to cultivate knowledge of the economic.
social, artistic and commercial conditions
in Russia and the United States As the
first step in that work there is 10 he
established at once in New York and Chi
cage a Russian bureau Of information,
which Is to find its cooperating agency in
an American information bureau in Mos
cow. and it is hoped to establish close
relations with The Ir1ss in both countries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
TO MEET CRISIS HERE.
Urged That Relief Measures Be Di-
verted From Europe.

In these days OF national crisis many
persons are urging that the agencies of
relief that have during the last two years
been forwarding supplies Of all sorts TO
warning countries of Europe should now
he turned instead to providing relief for
the probably early needs Of the United
States.
Miss Mabel T. Boardman, executive
of the American Red Cross, today cX-
planned the position of the Red Cross in
this matter. emphasizing at the same
time that the Red Cross is organizing
all the women and the men of this
country who want to register for service
in Washington and throughout the en-
tire country.
I'VE have no law or regulation said
Miss Boardman. THAT would authorize
the Red Cross TO prevent the sending of
supplies to any OF the warning countries
by people who wish to do so. Money
and supplies provided for distribution by
ever country the subscriber specifies II
is the privilege of the individual to give
where he or she will. We have to re-
member that We are general hunani-
tartan organization.
That all preparedness work now being
given impetus under the Red Cross Or
Zarion is being done for the United
State ":-S Io4.tea ouL by Miss Boardnl.n.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
Y. w. c. A. PLANS TO START
HIKES NEXT SATURDAY
Other Spring Activities by Associa
ton Are Announced by Its
Leaders.

With the coming of spring weather
W. c. \. announces a series of walks
to various points of interest. the first
of which is to be held Saturday and
will be open to association members.
The plan for these walks are being
made by Mrs. Frank Edgington, Miss
Marjorie Ourand and Miss Ruth kee-
ney.
The first hike viii start from the as
sociation building at = o'clock in the
afternoon under the leadership of Miss
Jessie Brainerd. The mixers will go to
Rock Creek Park and will cover dis
lance OF three miles.
y musical tea is being held this aft
ernoon at the residence of Mrs. r. Wal
ter Fowler, 1910 Irving street, under
the auspices Of the Mount Pleasant
Chapter of the association.
4 new chapter is to be formed in
the northeast at Il meeting tomorrow
at the home OF Miss Rhoda Martin. %
Rhode Island avenue northeast. Plans
for this chapter. which will make the
eighth one in the city, were outlined
several months ago and worked on by
Mrs. Woodbury. Pulsifer. chairman of
the membership department
Mrs. Mary G. Stevens will begin her
new class in methods Of Bible study
this afternoon at o'clock. The course
will consist of six lessons each of
which will be Il practical demonstration
of some method of teaching.
Miss Alice Hutchins also is beginning
a new class in the history of art, the
subject being ten famous scuIptors.
This class meets every " ednesday 1T
/ o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
ASSERTS ITS LOYALTY
BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
Midcity Association, Having Over
100 Members of German Extrac-
ton, Pledges President Support.

The Nidcity Citizens Association
with more than 100 of it's 900 members
of German extraction, went on record
last night as Loyalty American and
pledged support to President Wilson
in all his procedure i'll the present in
ternationaI crisis.
Max r. Pines. himself of German
parentage. proposed the resolution.
There was not dissent, ana the senti-
meut was Endorsed by n rising vote
that found every man present on his
feet There was no discussion of the
resolution.
A. j. DriScoll. president of the asso-
citation, reported that q number of lots
had been put ut the disposal of the
organization for gardening purposes
He proposes to cultivate the lots in
the rear OF 1919 and 1921 NJ street. in
the vicinity of his own residence, he
i
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
Unappreclated

For weeks and weeks the skies
were blue, a winter sun was shin
ing; the roads were fine, as good
as new, yet people were reptnlns.
We need nine kinds OF rain and
snow" they made their wall to-
eetlier; the wheat will die, II
has no show, IN this unseemly
weather" II groans OF mine
would bring rain, I'd do some
hitter bowling, hIt human grief
IS all in vain-t'won't start the
thunder growing. | might go
weeping down the street, but all
my noisy sorrow won't save the
smallest patch OF wheat or BRING
4 shower tomorrow. And 50 l.
pen some sprightly odcs enjoy
'ne the endeavor. insisting that
the country roads are better now
than ever. Get out your "slNcs
and your "fours," and scorch
dong the highway, enjoy the
golden out-of-doors, exploring
}ane ard byway. Though crops
,1ay fail. be calm and cool, no
tribulation showing, sor tretting
VII rot change to rule that
Keeps the planets gcrng.
WALT MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
Holy Name Societies to Meet Here.

The Holy Name societies of Maryland,
Virginia and the District of Columbia
are planning to hold convention here
April -. One OF the important ques-
tons to be decided is whether the an
nual parade of the Baltimore arch
diocese in October is to be in this city
or in Baltimore. The officers of the
union of the society Will
be elected at this meeting. The place of
assembling has not Yet been deter
mined. The Washington branch is to
hold q meeting at the Church of the
Nativity, Brightwood d. G.. April Is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
Other Garden Spots Available.

Other properties. made available by
J. y. Toomey, a member of the orsau-
cation, are: Rear of 2042 Georgia ave
nue., rear of 1J3J 18th street lot ad-
joining the house at 1899 California
avenue and the lot at 22i4 q street
Leo Kuhn proffered the use of the lot
at 1924 Georgia avenue.
III. j. Giclas proposed a resolution OBJ
Jecting to the construction of marques
ard to electric flashlights and pro-
posing that the Comm isSioners shall
limit construction of Il marquee to
twenty feet of u buildings frontage
and four feet from the curb, and tina
no electric fashIig hts shall he sta
toned lower than thirty-fiv feet above
the street level The resolution was
referred to the committee on iesisla-
ton.
committee of three. with Mr..
Pines as chairman, was appointed TO
look into the practicability of pub
hSh1ng Il roster of the membership of
the organization. with the constitution
and bylaws
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
HIGH LIVING COST SHOWN
BY DINING CAR SERVICE
Prices Paid for Food i'll 1898 Com
pared With Those of the
Present Day.

Here is another angle on the II. c. OF
L., which is now so prominent in print
and in conversation. Every one knows
in general way that things to eat
have gone up but these authorize
tive figures come from q corporation
which has Tor years made 4 business
of feeding people and which has been
engaged in cost keeping" tor decades
past.
A recent publication issued by u GER
tain trunk line railroad running into
Washington contains a list OF the in
gradients, together with the cost there
Of necessary to serve a dining car table
d'hote meal in the year 1889, the year
it inaugurated the service. With it are
printed the 1916 prices OF the same
food staples as used in the Ia carte
service. which has superseded the old
meals. one dollar bill of fare. Here
is the table; notice some of the diff
ferenCeS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
ACCIDENTS IN THE STREETS.
Motorman Seriously Hurt in Rear
End Collision Of Cars.

Two cars of the Washington Railway
and Electric Company Were badly dam
aged this morning about ! o'clock in
rear-cnd collision on Benning road at
goth street. Motorman K. J. woodward.
seriously hurt when his car crashed
into Il KeniIWorth car that he was
taken 70 the Casualty Hospital. ". II.
I.omax, conductor on the kenilworth
car, and Roy Hollis, an extra conduc-
tor, were cut by broken glass. Both
cars were eastbound, and the keniI-
worth car, which was in front, stopped
at 10th street to let off passengers.
Close behind it was the District line
car. and Aotorman woodward was I'M
able to stop his car i'll time to prevent
the accident.
John Post. fourteen years old, Asa NJ
street southwest, last night about S
o'clock was knocked off his bicycle at
sth and u streets southwest. in COLI
sion with the automobile of William
Soper, 239 Linworth place southwest.
Post was slightly injured and Soper
took him 10 Emergency Hospital.
Harold PIaasen, four years old, S25
21St street was knocked down by an
automobile at 2od and ! streets yeSter-
day afternoon and injured about the
legs W. L. Wilson, 1927 l. street, oc-
cupant Of the automobile, took the
child TO :: physicians office.
\ sightseeing automobile and Il Capt.
tai Traction car collided at New Jersey
avenue and L street southeast EeSter-
day afternoon shortly after . o'clock.
Damage 10 the automobile amounted
to 5000 while the street car was only
slightly damaged.
Henry Pcyton, cul"reG, lcoJ Delaware
avenue southwest, last night was
struck by a street ear while crossing
at a.. and * streets southwest, and
cut su the left check and ear. He was
Ia ken to Emergency Hospital
\ collision between the automobiles
of NJ. i. Clark. oJJf 18th street and IL.
* I.egarr 1I1f Massachusetts avenue,
occurred IN front of 1899 f. street yes
rcr,ay afternoon. Slight danlaS" TO
the I.c2art. ear resulted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
RECENT EVENTS IN RUSSIA.
Topic Which DR.. S. N. Harper Will
Discuss Before Geographic Society.

Recent events in Russia and their
Significance are to be discussed by
Dr. Samuel y. Harper, said to be Amer
lca's foremost authority on Russia, be
fore the National Geographic Society
in the New Masonic Temple auditorium
Friday evening. His lecture is to be
illustrated with colored stereopticon
views.
DIR. Harper was recently called to the
State Department 10y Secretary Lam
sing to give him the benefit of his
Knowledge of Russia, when the United
States was officially advised that the
monarchy had been overthrown, the
royal family imprisoned and the gov
eminent taken over by the people. pr.
Harper has spent many years in stury-
ing the Russian people. He is said to
be thoroughly conversant with their
life, institutions and temperament.
He is aow professor of Russian Ian
glasce and institutions in the Cniver-
sity OF Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
JOHN S. BRENT BURIED.
First Colored Man to Be Member of
D. C. Fire Department.

Funeral services for John s Brent,
the first colored member Of the Dis
trct of Columbia fire department and
formerly corporal in the 9TH Massa-
chusetts Cavalry, who died Saturday at
his residence, 1925 18th street north
west, were held this afternoon at 1880
O'Clock from his residence. lnterment
was at Arlington
MIR. Brent. who was a native of Wash
ington and seventy-three years old,
while connected with the fire depart
ment saved the lives of two members
of the family of Secretary of the Navy
Tracy, after giving the alarm of fire
in the Secretary's residence. He was
a member of King Solomon Lodge. No.
/, and past inspector general, Scottish
Kite, Free, Ancient and Accepted Ma
sons; of the Past Masters, Council. No.
L. Grand United Order of odd Fellows,
and other beneficial orders and So
cieties His widow, one son and two
daughters survive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
Heads Military Relief Committee.

Mai Gen. Carroll A. Devol who was
recently adjutant general of the in
augural parade, has accepted the
Craftsmanship of military relief com
mittee, which is to care for the
District soldiers called to arms. to pro-
vide comforts for all the other move
ments of soldiers in or through Wash
ington and generally to extend any
works of mercy or relief possible for
any soldiers that come within the ter
ritory adjacent to the National Capital.
Dr. Ryan Devereux has accepted the
Craftsmanship of the first aid commit
tee and is instituting classes in the
high schools and in the government
departments In the Department of
Commerce alone there are three
classes of men taking first aid instruc-
lions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
ASSEMBLY HELD AT G.. w. u.
Glasses of College of Engineering
Have an ENJOYABLE Evening.

The FIRST general assembly of all stu
dents Of the College OF Engineering at
George Washington University held IN
many years look place last night III the
Department of Arts and Sciences admin
istration building, 2U23 e street northwest
Similar assemblies, it was announced,
would lie held at least once Il month IN
the near future.
The meeting last night was preceded
by u supper, served by co-eds under the
supervision of Miss Martha McGrew. Ad-
dresses were delivered by DR.. Howard
Lincoln Hodgkins, dean of the College OF
Engineering. and Profs Dunston. Wood
ward. Morse and Halsey, on student ac
,ivities, university spirit and engineer
ing topics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
WASHINGTON MEN GIVE
AID TO THE RED CROSS
Scores in Business and Professional
Ranks Promptly Respond
TO Call.

The manhood of Washington has re-
sponded promptly to the reveille
sounded by the Red Cross. Scores of
the leaders in all branches of business,
professional and civil life are today
giving active service in Red Cross pre-
paredness for relief work.
Admiral y. Z. Mason is recruiting
the financial aid and Henry E. f. Mac
farland, as chairman of the general
finance committee for the District
Chapter of the Red Cross. has invited
sixty financiers and business leaders
of Washington to serve on this COM
mittee. The responses are coming in
unanimous in their acceptance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
MRS. HELEN BUXTON HELD.
Charged With Running Down Miss
Mackhaus and Causing Death.

Mrs. Helen Buxton, eighty years
old. was held for the action of the
grand jury at an inquest yesterday aft
ernoon to determine the question of re-
spousibiIity for the death of Miss Mar
Mackhaus, Sl1 Mount Vernon place,
who was fatally injured by Mrs. BuN-
toms automobile near Scott circle last
week. Having already given bond in
the sum of $4,000. Mrs. Buxton was not
detained.
II was testified that the automobile
was running about twenty-five miles an
hour and that Miss Mackhaus was
struck, thrown several feet in front of
the car and run over. A photograph of
the scene. taken just after the acct
dent. was exhibited to the jury.
Mrs. Buxton told the jury she was not
speeding at the time the accident hap
pened. She said the accident was una
Voida bic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
Those Already Serving.

Among those who are already serv-
ing are Larz Anderson. Edward j.
StelIwagen. Hennen Jennings. Milton
Z. Allies. Charles !. Bell. c. G. Glover,
John E. Larner. John Poole, \. G. Clap
ham, John W. Thompson, William Cor
coran Eustis. Hugh 3. Rowland. John
c. Let's. c. A. Aspinwall. Cuno H Ru-
dolph, Myer Cohen, Gilbert II. Cfros-
venor, Ralph Jenkins and Fred .. Nc
kenney.
The committees duties are TO pro-
vide funds for relief work by the Dis
trict chapter in case of war or dis
aSter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
Estimates for Wedding Decorations on
request. Spring flowers. Shaffer,900 18th.
Advertisement.
Brig. Gen. Robinson Buried.

Funeral services and interment with
honors for Brig. Gen. w. w
jr., L. S. A., retired, who
came here from Seattle, Wash, u few
weeks ago to offer his services to the
in the event of war, and
who died Saturday i'll Walter Reed
Hospital. were conducted this
a fternoon at Arlington national ceme-
terry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
Collision Causes Suit.

Collision between two automobiles Feb
ruary > last ut Is street and Connecticut
avenue forms the basis OF a suit for $1,000
damages filed i'll the District Supreme
Court by Alvin r. Truatt against the
Manhattan Laundry Company. Mr.
Truatt says the employe OF The defendant
failed 10 observe the traffic resula lions,
and as a result he sustained serious in
jury. Attorney Lawrence }. Heller repre-
e. he piaintiu.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27

Perfection Tea. 49c: Wonder Coffee, Zoe:
5 lbs. Buckwheat, &c: 1 lbs. Head Rice,
Csc; E. j. Peas, 10c; large cans Aspara-
gus, 15c; Fish Roe. 15c; n. o. Molasses,
15c; Sugar Waters, 22c; Wagner's
Catsup. 2oc: Regina Peaches, lac; Evap.
Peaches. 10c: pkgs. Oats, csc: Gold
Medal Wheat Food, 121ac. The J. 7. u.
Pyles Stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
CITY ITEMS.
Broad minded Men and

women to inspect our WARDROBE
Trunks-Suit Cases-Bags-at Harry
Berman's, 7l3 14th NV, above q
Easement trunk shop. Remember
We never force you to buy-our low
prices and high-quality goods do that
We repair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27

K0dakS-Eastman Goods and Others.
Columbia Photo Sup. Co, 14s4 N. Y. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27

The table dhote of 1889 contained Is
dishes and the retail cost per meal
was 81. The Ia carte menu of 1916
included 125 separate items. and the
average cost per meal paid by the
travelling public is announced at 80
cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
beautiful blooming Plants

< choice, fresh-cut, me-grown spring
flowers, in abundance at Guides, 12t4 +.
advertisements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27

Invisible Bif0cal Lenses. 50.
Cooper & Finn. Opticians. go G NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27

New England Mutual Life-S2 Yrs. Old.
.. Fulton Harris, zoe Colorado bldg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27

C1afIin Optical Co., 907 F. st.
Glasses to correct astigmatiSm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27

card party to be given for the benefit
Of the philanthropic work of the Wom-
ems Alliance of All Souls Unitarian
Church at the New Willard Hotel Fri
day evening at $50 o'clock. Tables
for cards are to be reserved through
application TO Mrs. John Russell Young.
1913 l. street northwest. Miss Cathcr-
inc 4. Newton. 1871 Columbia road, is
chairman of the committee in charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
Selden VI. Ely. supervising principal

OF the nth DIVISION OF puhIlc SchouIs,
and Colin II. Livingstone. national
president of Ne Boy Scouts of America,
are announced 20 speak in the interest
of temperance this evening at 40"
o'clock under the auspices of the Eek
ington branch of the Women's Chris
tian Temperance Union in the sunday
school room of the lexington ffesby-
terrain Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.


\ musical program. with readings.
will be presented by the following
blind artists at tho Library Of Congress
this evening at S:i5 O'Clock in pavti-
ion :: Miss Grace voorhees,. Miss Susan
l. Duffy, Miss Nellie Winkelmau, II. X.
". Miles. J. Francis Germuiller, Miss
Harriet Stone, Robert !. Swami, Miss
q. Louise Patterson and Miss E. +. Ro-
,isfer-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27

speaker at an open meeting of Onward
Tent of Rechabites toIuorrov night in
Society Temple, at 5th and u streets
northwest. Mr.. De Nedrey is high tent
deputy ruler of the Independent Order
Of HechabiteS of America
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27

The Optimus Club. of which George
Y. Buck is president, is to have it's din
uer tonight ut $50 O'Clock in the New
cochran Hotel, 18th and X streets
northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27

of the y. VI. c. A Miss Josephine
Gould. soprano; Mrs. James Dick illson.
pianist; Miss Lillian Nichol reader and
II. S. Moreton. baritone. contributed to
the program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
DANCING.

.xEw work AJJCC DnCTAT PUPIL OF
BOSTON. CHALif.
Classic Modern and Interpretive Dancing.
studio 1906 & Phone NJ. 2lS3 or Col. Sll.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-03-29
NEW YORK WANTS A CHANGE
Desires Unsightly Post Office Building
Erected Soon After the War Re-
moved From City Park.

If the cracking Of the walls Of the
unsightly downtown post Office build
ing which for a whole generation has
been permitted to occupy the souther-
ly end of City Hall park turns out to
be serious enough to necessitate the
removal of the building, 1t is to be
hoped that enough public spirit will be
manifested in New York to compel the
return of the park land to the city and
the erection of a new federal building
elsewhere, says the New York Times.
The building designed by Mullet has
always been regarded as an %ill-favored
specimen Of architecture. The lower
end of City Hall park had been seized
by the United States government dur
ing the war between the states as an
encampment for volunteers and the
shabby barracks did not disappear un.
til some time after the war. The
ground was never repaired and 1t was
transferred to the federal government
for q post office and courthouse when
the minds Of public -spirited citizens
we're wholly occupied with other mat
tiers. The cOurtrooms have always
been i'll ventilated. The building has
been uncomfortable within and UNI
slightly as to Its exterior. Its removal
has long been hoped for.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-03-29
Healthy Skin Depends
On Kidneys

The skin and the lntentines, which
work together with the kidneys to
throw out the poisons Of the body, do
a part Of the work. but a clean body
and a healthy n depends on the kid
neys. II the kidneys are clogged with
toxic poisons you suffer from stiffness
In the knees In the morning on arising,
your joints seem "rusty," you may have
rheumatic pains, pain In the back, stifr
neck, headaches, sometimes swollen
feet, or neuralgia %pains-all due to the
uric acid or toxic polsons In the blood.
This is the time to go to the nearest
drug store and simply obtain a soc.
package Of Anuric double or triple
%strength), the discovery Of DIR. Pierce
of Buffalo, N. Y. Then drink a cup Of
hot water before meals, with an Anuric
Tablet, and notice the gratifying re-
suits. You will find Anuric more active
than lithia.