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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-11-20
QUIPS AND QUIDDITIES

Colonel C and a certain hotel proprietor
were much alike. drummer putting up at this
hotel had the modification to find himself placed
the fifth floor. Meeting as he thought the
landlord he assembled the stairs, he roundIy &C
cused him of treating an old customer shabbily
and limited that he would come again.
Sir said the supposed landlord, you forget
yourself. | Colonel c."
Horror stricken the drummer hastened to
apologize, the colonel being of the important
personages whom he anxious to please. Half
an hour after the drummer descended the stairs
and saw, as he thought, the landlord standing at
the main entrance, so he went up to him and
slapped him on the back
Il say old boy said he, such joke 1 met
that old fool, Colonel c. on the stairs and
thought he you"
Well" replied the other turning round, land
you have met him again
There was the usual collection of drummers in
the smoke room, and among them the inevitable
quiet man. Conundrums had been the order of the
evening and the fun waxed fast and furious.
Then the quiet man spoke
Its easy he began, ito answer such riddles
as Why is your hat like a baby?' which only con-
tain one smile but some of those with two and
more twisers. For instance what is the differ
between the son of millionaire an organ
and a gum pot?'
Il give it up" said the mustard traveller, who
was generally very hot at guessing riddles.
The son of millionaire is heir to millions
while an organ has a million airs. See?'' =
But what about the gum pot?" Inquired the
hosiery representative.
"Oh, that's just where you stick" replied the
quiet
He was not good card player He admitted
It, But that was no reason why his partner should
be so disagreeable whenever he made mistakes
After a particularly glaring error the Fostering
partner turned him.
Why didn't you follow my lead?' he asked
eff l followed anybody's, sir" exclaimed the
novice, holly, lit certainly wouldn't be yours
His partner snorted and subsidized. But in the
next hand he threw down his cards in desperation
Look here" he cried. Didn't you see me
call for a spade or club? Have you no black suit?r
'Yes, I have" cried the novice with warmth
But I'm keeping it for your funeral"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-11-20
VTTHAT shall have to do in order to join
Wv the food administration? ." OF all the

VX7HAt5T shall shall have to do in order to Join
questions that asked me during
the summer and early fall of this year, | am quite
sure that this most frequent. Indeed,
have an idea that this query alone ounumbered all
others combined. Yet, far from wearying of it, |
welcomed 1t. For it gave me proof absolute that
people far and wide awake to the vital neces-
sity of food conservation today, and that they
anxious to exert personal effort in order to accom-
plish it.
Many changes in the plans for food conserva-
ton and in the food administration itself have
taken place since that question first asked me,
yet one thing remains unaltered by much
mars breadth. That is the necessity that every
man, woman, and child. in the country should do
his share in the great campaign of saving certain
sorts of food. And along with this comes the
necessity that each individual should for effective
results, enroll himself in that great home army
for patriotic service known the United States
food administrator
How shall join this ar1hy Of usefulness?"
It is a splendid token to the patriotism and
vitality in this country that that cry has gone up
from thousands, from millions To the
far-hung query is less task than pleasure.
lhere will be no inconvenience in joining.
There no fees to be paid. The process of en-
hstment presents no difficulties complexities.
All that any will have to do is to write his
name upon a card distributed for that purpose.
BY so doing he will automatically become entitled
to all the privileges of a full-hedged member of
the United States food administration.
What are these privileges? They the great
est that can come to any loyal American in these
days Of national testng-the privileges of service
They give the opportunity of pledging yourself
to carry out the advice of the food administration
In your home, in so far your circumstances per-
nit
Many persons who have longed to help our
boys in the trenches and allies have heretofore
felt that such service beyond their reach or
possibility They need feel no longer.
The mere act of signing little card and thus
enl1sting in the army of food administration will
put every one in service essentially active if
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-11-20

Mrs. Thomas A Edison says she gives he
husband his way in everything. That's what the
all say, Mrs. Edison.
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-11-20

useful than he, is a wOrthier man. The hoo
carrier towers above him.
To work for the good of other human beings
that should be the aim of ALL To those who most
effectively work for the good of others social pres
tige assuredly is due
Copyright, 1917, by the Associated NEWSPAPERS
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-11-20

The history of German offenses is that they
slow down early in the game
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-11-20

The trouble about Germany's peace offer t
Russia is that nobody seems to know the Petrogra
address of the oferee.
Evening star., 1917-12-08
Leginska Concert.

Heralded as a phenomenal pianist
and backed by the achievements Of two
successful appearances last season. the
wonderful performance of Leginska at
the National Theater yesterday was no
surprise. The program was possibly
the heaviest heard in Washington this
season. which fact alone prevented her
from receiving an ovation equaling
those given her last year. Her tech
nique is almost faultless. SO perfect as
to seem mechanical save for the won
derful soul Of the artist; for Leginska
has individuality of Interpretation.
She is evidently partial to the COM
positions of Liszt. whose works made
up a large portion of the program. and
the most difi1cult requirements Of the
old master were made to appear simple
by the skiIlful hands of this talented
pianist and the wonderful strength OF
her left arm.
AS is usually the case. the Chopin
numbers were most warmly received.
They included the first E major Etude
and Polonaise. Opus 40. No. l. better
known as the Military Polonaise."
When recalled. she played Laszt's Cam
PAMELA Etude. Liszt's Sonata in B
minor, Mazeppa, and for an encore. the
eighth Hungarian Rhapsody, completed
the Liszt numbers. Others were the
Music Box by Liadow, beautifully
Initiating it's name; Rubinstein's Etude
for the left hand: Sonata in D major.
Scarlatti, representing the very old
school, and a Russian number, Islamey,
by Balakirew.
This was the fourth concert of the
ten-star series under the auspices OF
T. Arthur Smith.
Evening star., 1917-12-08
You Get Better Cough
Syrup by Making
IL at Home
what's more, you save About -
by it. Easily made
and costs little.

You'Il never really know what q
fine cough syrup you can make until
Won prepare this famous homemade
remedy. You not only save 81 as
compared with the ready.made kind,
but you will also have a more effect
i've and dependable remedy in every
way. It overcomes the usual coughs,
throat and chest colds in "a hours
relieves even whooping cough quickly.
Get zh ounces Of Pinex 600 cents
WORTHY from any good drug store.
pour il into a pint bottle and fill the
bottle with plain granulated sugar
syrup. Here you have full pint-a
family supply-of the most effective
cough syrup that money can buy-at
a cost Of only s. cents or less. 1t
never spoils. 1t quickly loosens a
dry, hoarse or tight cough, heals the
inijamed membranes that line the
throat and bronchial tubes, and re.
lief comes almost Immediately. Splen-
did for throat tickle, hoarsencss,
bronchitis, Group and bronchial
asthma.
Pinex Is q highly concentrated
compound of genuine Norway pine
extract, and has been used for gen.
erations for throat and chest all
ments.
Avoid disappointment by asking
your druggist for "z1z ounces OF
Pinex" with full directions, and don't
accept anything else. A guarantee Of
absolute satisfaction or NOR e y
promptly refunded, goes with this
preparation.
The Pinex Co, Fl. Wayne. Ind.
Evening star., 1917-12-08
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the fol
lowing:
william R. Dudley Of staunton, Va, and
Elizabeth B. Carter Of Amelia. Va.
Herbert Picket and Adeline NJ. Smith.
William G. Hodgson, q. g. n, and Esther D.
Etailey of Riyerdale. Nd.
william e. King and ArviIlah O. Dunn.
Edward r. hyde and Jennie R. Hayden, botf
Of Easton. Pa.
Irving strumwater and Katie wolman. both Of
Paul j. schiager. O. 8. A.. and Thearessa E.
Adams of Arlington. Va.
Edward B. Peck of this city and Mary A.
Pinkham Of Fort Kent Me.
Henry A. Nixon and Virginia Lewis.
William p. Tate. o. s. A.. and F. Bindon
Colonna Of this city.
James Butler and Elizabeth Harrison.
L. Millard Smith of this city and Anna L.
Page of st. Louis. No.
Connor c. Daily OF Inavale. Neb.. and El,anors
B. Brockmann of Hillrose. Colo.
George ID. See and Margaret v. Fenton.
Edward r. Thompson and Blanch A. Laub.
Joseph e. Smith and Alice Brown.
BENJAMIN ]. McIver and A. Marie Best both
Of Richmond, Va.
Samuel H. Claiborne and Lillian v. Nichol.
Walter Il. Hook Of Fort Myer, Va, and Mary
" Stallings Of Baltimore, Nd.
Mason Martin and Mary v. Raylaus.
David n. Turner Of Philadelphia, Pa, and
Emma Cheek Of this city.
George 81. Warden and Carrie A. carrick.
sinia A. Racine Of New York city.
Robert 81. Bridgers Of Penns Grove, NJ T.,
and Kathryn Cogar Of this city.
Evening star., 1917-12-08

Master Frederick Rounseville Payne,
| jr, and Miss Ethel Payne. will be
flower boy and girl. Mr.. Donald Borden
of the Michigan will be best man. The
ushers will be Mr.. William Edward
Gorton. jr., brother of the bride; Mr..
Alan Underhill. Mr.. Z. Stuart Under
hill, Mr.. Kemp Lyon, Bath, n. Y: Judge
Charles Wheeler and DIR. E. H. Hutton,
Corning, N. Y.
The bride and bridegroom will reside
temporarily with Lieut.. Commander and
Mrs. Payne and will be at home after
December 25.
Mrs. q. Hamilton Colket Of Philadelphia
will come to Washington next week, where
she will send few days with Mr.. Coiket,
who has been appointed member OF the
corporation department Of the alien prop
erty custodian.
Mrs. CoIket recently entertained at
luncheon in honor of Mrs. Francis w.
Gemble of Westfeld, Villanova. who has
taken an apartment in Washington for
the winter to be near Capt. Gemble. who
| is ot| Camp Meade.
Mrs. Howard Gould will give recep-
tion tomorrow afternoon at the Ra-
leigh in honor of the advisory council
of the national woman's party follow
| ing the meeting at the Belasco Theater.
|. Assisting Mrs. Gould in receiving will
| be Mrs John Rogers Of New York,
| Lewis of Philadelphia and Mrs. Will
| liam Kent OF California.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank L. Polk will have
| as their guest over Sunday Mrs. Folks
mother. Mrs. James Potter of Philadel-
| phia. Her son. Mr.. Robert Potter. who
| is in the aviation service. and his wife
also live at Washington and have an
apartment at 2400 10th street. Mr..
Potter is in Washington awaiting or
ders.
Mrs. Stephen Mather has come to
Washington from her home at Chicago
| to spend several days with Mr.. Mather.
| assistant secretary Of the interior. at
| the Shoreham.
| Capt. and Mrs. William Alden Smith,
| ir.. who have been residing with Sena-
| tor and Mrs William Alden Smith at
| their home in 18th street. have left
| Washington for San Antonio, Tex,
where Capt. Smith was ordered recent
! ly. Mrs. Howard Henderson of New
| York. daughter of Senator and Mrs.
| Smith. is their guest for several days.
| Mrs. Henry Bedell of Poughkeepsie,
| N. Y. is the guest of Mrs. George S.
| Duncan. $500 7th street northeast.
| Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Alexander left on
| Thursday for California for winters
| visit to Mrs. Bidwell.
Evening star., 1917-12-08
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been reported to ths
health department in the last twenty-four hours
Teresa Roberts, 6s years. 1889 Il street north
Eva straub 50 years. Garfield Hospital.
Arthur N. Jones, 81 years. Emergency Hos
pital.
northwest.
John Il. Elder. SO years. Emergency Hospital
Louis Frank. So years. Sd and II streets north
east.
L. Baron. IS years. st. Elizabeth Hospital.
Mary +. Hennesy. So years. 10o Goth street
northwest.
Charles Payne. 40 years. 1924 W street north
Frank Williams. g. years. Washington Asylum
Alberta Sheppard. s years, Freedmenfs Hos
George Campbell. IS years. 81 Fentou street
Lewis Washington. IL years. Treedmen's Hos
Albert T. Bell. months. 1926 corcoran street
northwsst.
Howard walker. Is months, gecedmen's Hos
Dorothy Raymond. months, 1916 4tb street
sort thwpst,
isiant et Meuhsn and ylsrsses Devs. . hours
Hsssdmen's Hospital.
Evening star., 1917-12-08
PICKETs DINNER GUESTS.
National Woman's Party to Honor
Those Who Are Released.

Plans for cooperation between state
branches and the nstiona1 headquAr-
ters were discussed today at . meet
ing Of the national COMMITTEES OF stats
chairmen and heads of departments OF
the national woman's party. The party
advisory council is expected to con-
slider the proposals presented yesterday
by representatives of the national
party, suggesting affiliation Of the suf-
fragists with that organization.
A dinner in honor of the released
pickets is on the program for tonight
Eight pickets are expected to make
two-minute speeches on their Jail ex-
periences. Other speakers on the list
are Representatives Walsh and Francis
of New York. Miss Mary Winsor and
Miss Lucy Burns.
Evening star., 1917-12-08
Preparing for the Conference.

Senator Newlands prepared himself yes
terday for Mondays conference by dis
cussing with the legislative committee of
the Interstate Commerce Commission its
recommendations.
Judge Lovett's priority order, effective
December IL. is the FIRST general order is
sued by the government classifying ma
terials for shipment. Il WS issued at the
urgent request Of the food and fuel ad-
ministrations and govornmAnt depart
ments. Tho railroads have opposed Il on
the grounds that It would retard. fa&her
ton taken BY their eastern operating COM
nittss.l they have held, 10 accomplishing
the results sought and has not cot up In.
Evening star., 1917-12-08
RELIEF OFFICERS ELECTED.
Crispus Attucks Association Names
W. II. Brent as President.

Omcers Of the Crispus Attucks Relief
Association have been elected as fol-
lows: President, Walter H. Brent; vice
presidents, W. E. L. Sanford, George NJ.
Cook and Rev. B. J. Tyler; financial sec
retary, James A. Payne: recording sec
retary, ]. C. Burells: treasurer. e. w.
Turner, and sergeant-at-arms. Alexan-
der Trimble.
Board of directors-William III.
Browne, George L. Walton. w. S. Full
er. Fred A. Sabbs. Frank Coleman,
James L. Turner. H. J. Davis and H.
Thornton.
Evening star., 1917-12-08
Births Reported.

The following births havs been reported to tha
hsalth department in the last twenty-four hours:
Rudolph II. and Mary Yeatman, girl.
John 81. aA1 Ou3da pet1Ia, girl
Richard and Hnx1stta Incas, girl.
Jacob and Hahecea CUT. boy.
James .. and Bsssis Z Delasls, Gid.
WNiem II. and Nasos1ens 4. 0eaakas.6sA
Lonis o. and NM SAasvsll, 30.
Wiilian q. and talltns Q. fossy. xiA.
Hoyaes and Uliaabeth 1SeWa, &3x1s
Evening star., 1917-12-08
Three Important Developments.

Three important developments in the
situation are these:
An order by Robert S. Lovett. director
OF priority. giving preferential ship
ment to fuel, food and government sup
plies over all general freight.
Indications that the government will
name general traffic manager to take
entire charge of the movement Of gov
eminent supplies and ar materials. This
traffic manager should not be confused
with the federal administrator.
A statement from Fairfax Harrison,
chairman Of the railroad war board.
that the roads under present direction
are prepared to furnish all the trans.
portatfon possible to obtain under any
management.
The President is viewing the problem
from every angle His advisers arc by
no means OF one mind on the subject
ana their proposals hava run all the
way from q policy Of government seizure
to that of q hands-on attitude. leaving
the roads to work the problem out for
themselves. He gave careful study to-
day to the interstate commerce commits
sion's recommendation to Congre. g that
the government operate the roads or
suspend during the war laws which pre-
vent complete pooling and complete
untftcatton Of all rail systems.
Evening star., 1917-12-08
Braun, Belgian Aviator, Killed.

The death of one Of Belgium's most
famous aviators. Pierre Braun. is re-
ported to tho Belgian legation. He
was drowned when his machine fell
into the sea Just after rising for
patrol flight. Braun. known as the
abambino baby" Of his squadron, was
only twenty years old and had been
living for three years.
Evening star., 1917-12-08
DIED.

ALLEN. On Thursday, December 9, 1917. at
1910 Pm, RICHARD R.. beloved husband Of
Mary Hines Allen.
his residence. 1910 $50 street northwest.
BROWN. Departed this life On Wednesday. De-
cember 8. 1sl7. at $50 am. at the homo Of
his mother. Job 1st street southwest. ROGER,
tho beloved son Of Nrs. Rebecca and the hate
Andrew Brown and the devoted brother Of Mrs.
Mary Thompson, Mrs. Jennie Robinson, Mar
shall g.. Harrison G.. Lena E.. Arthur z. and
Ella e. Brown.
We may not know why death should come
To call the loved one from our home.
But though our eyes with tears are dim.
Ihe Lord Knows why; wen trust in Him.
Funeral Sunday. December Q, at pm., from
metropolitan Wesley A. n. =. Zion Church, d
street between End and Bird streets southwest
Relatives and friends invited to attend. Rev
II. ]. Calls. pastor.
Evening star., 1917-12-08
SCHOOLS WILL AID
WAR STAMP SALE
Purposes of Campaign to Be
Explained to Pupils by
Committee.
OTHER AGENCIES HELP

Supt. Thurston Of the public schools
has worked out comprehensive plan
to promote the sale of thrift stamps
and war savings stamps in the schools
of the city. Under the leadership of
an executive committee. headed by the
superintendent of schools, beginning
Monday the children In the schools,
both high and grade schools. will be
told the why and wherefore of the
thrift stamp campaign.
In the schools, In government depart
ments and at railroad ticket offices
throughout the city the thrift stamps
and war savings certificates may be
purchased. In addition. the city post
office and its branches throughout the
city, and banks and other accredited
agencies will renew their work in the
sale of the stamps.
Evening star., 1917-12-08
CARD or THANKS.

oCHNEAEL. I wish to express to my many
friends and relatives my appreciation Of syn
pathy and beautiful 6oral oAerings SAINT to me
on the occasion Of the death of my dear son.
ELIZABETH SCHNEBEL.
Evening star., 1917-12-08
their sale valu.bi. lessons in thrift

their sale valuable lessons In thrift
may be fnculcated.
The work in the schools will be
pushed vigorously by Supt. Thurston.
director for schools. and his commit
tee. composed Of the following: Emory
Wilson, representing the high schools;
r. L. Haycock. supervising principal,
third division, representing general
grade school affairs; Charles Hart.
representing school banks; W. 3. Pat
terson, representing night schools. and
r. c. Bruce, representing the colored
schools. A general working committee
will consist of assistant supervising
principals of the school system and
principals of the high and normal
schools.
w. w. Bride was chosen chairman of
the speakers committee of the local
war savings committee at a meeting OF
the executive committee held In the
federal reserve board room yesterday
afternoon. Mr.. Bride win address the
students of the Mckinley Manual
Training School at meeting TO De
held Wednesday night. Students OF the
night school at the Business High
school will be addressed by speaker
the same night.
Yesterday Banner Day for Sale.
Yesterday WAS the banner day for the
sale of the twenty-five-cent thrift
stamps at the city post ONCE. POST
master Chance announced toudy.
Thrift stamps to the value OF Sl,1672o
were sold at the post office and at Of
fees throughout the city. and by let
ter carriers. The sale of war savings
stamps yesterday by the same agencies
amounted to $1.0S5.29.
At the request of the government
the Pennsylvania railroad has COM
pleted arrangements for placing on
sale the new war savings stamps and
thrift stamps at ticket offices and in its
shops. freight stations and in the vari-
Gus departments en- the lines east and
west Of Pittsburgh.
Every ticket agent on the entire sys-
tenn, except where located In the tmme-
diate vicinity of post office. will have
the stamps for sale, and will keep on
hand. at all times, a sufficient supply
to accommodate investors 1t was not
thought necessary to do this where
post offices are near at hand. as the
government will sell the stamps direct
at those points.
AS in the case Of the campaign for the
two liberty loans, special efforts will be
made to encourage investment in the
savings and thrift stamps on the part
Of employees Of the system. 1t having
been found impracticable to place the
stamps on sale directly in the pay cars,
arrangements will be made, wher,e er pos
sible, to have them on sale near the
pay cars when employees are being paid.
At all ticket offices and other places
where the stamps may be obtained cards
will be displayed containing the words
War Savings Stamps Sold Here"
Evening star., 1917-12-08
MARRIED.

volTH-CLARKE. On November IA. 1917, in
Alexandria. Va, BY Rev. ]. =. Kelly, in St.
Mary,s Catholic Church. FRANK c. vOfTH
and ROSE CLARKE.
Evening star., 1917-12-08
Views Of the War Board

After issuing his statement Mr.. Har-
rison and other members of the war
board called in newspaper representa-
tives and laid the railroad situation, as
they see 1t, before them.
Members of the board feel that gov
ernment financial aid is essential If
equipment Is to be renewed and If
tracks and terminals are to be extend
ed. Suspension of antitrust laws to
permit pooling of traffic and profits
they believe, would add to the efficiency
Of freight movement. and would dispel
hesitancy on the part Of roads in put
ting into operation a complete pooling.
A government loan, according to the
railroad men, would not relieve the
immediate situation, but would be Of
incalculable value II the war lasts long
and traffic remains heavy. It is i'm
possible, they say, to obtain from the
banks money for extension. because the
money is going into war materials.
Heavy shipments of cars and locomo-
tives to France and Russia have caused
domestic orders to be set aside.