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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-18
F. E. DISMER OFF FOR FRANCE.
Local Pigeon Fancier Enlists in
Winged-Messenger Service.

Frederick E. Dismer of 1927 Euclid
street, one of the leading racing pigeon
fanciers OF this country and for many
years a member of Washington Dis
trfct, American Racing Pigeon Union,
has gone TO France to assist in the
work of handling the winged-message
carriers of the pigeon intelligence
service of abe Signal Corps of the
United States Army.
Mr. Dismer enlisted in the pigeon in
telIigence service last week, and i'm
mediateIy was made a corporal in that
branch of the service for his long ex-
perience in the handling Of racing
pigeons. which have been doing such
wonderful work in carrying messages
over the European battlefelds.
Within the past several months thou
sands of pigeons from racing fanciers
of this country have been sent to
France for the message-carrying work.
and of these nearly thousand have
been taken from the lofts of Washing
ton fanciers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-18
SAY DUCKS ARE PLENTIFUL.
Rivermen Report All Varieties on
Potomac Near Washington.

Capt. Henry Davis, jr.. master of the
Taylor tug Capt. Toby. and others on
the tug, report the river about this city
thick with ducks OF all kinds, from the
lowly crow duck up to the royal can
vasback and his less royal brother, the
mallard- Holes in the ice between the
forks of the channel and the railroad
bridge into Virginia were black with
ducks and the tugboat was within
thirty feet OF them before they few
away. The aggravating part of it was
that under the laws of nae District the
men on the tug coula not shoot the
birds. Had they been able to do so
have had duck for his dinner today
II has been many years. the tugboat
men say. since ducks were as plenti-
full on the river as they Are Just now
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-18

musical for the blind will be given
at the Library of Congress this evening
at SIS o'clock in pavilion z. The pro-
gram will be rendered by the string
quartet. of the United States Marine
Band.
The q. 3. Grant Circle, No. 1, Ladies'
of the G. A. r., will hold the last meet
ing of the year tonight, at 106 New Jer-
sey avenue, the home of Mrs Dixon.
There will be meeting OF the pa
triotic community forum tonight at s
O'Clock at Christ Church Parish Hall.
$50 G street southeast. The subject for
discussion is Woman Suffrage" There
win be music and refreshments.
A meeting OF the South Washinrton
Citizens Association is to be held to-
morrow evening at s o'clock at Jeffer-
son School building.
The Petyvorth Citizens Association In
to meet this evening at o'clock at Sth
and Shepherd streets.
Frank Addison, treasurer Of the Home
Savings Bank. is to deliver the third
of a series of lectures on practical
Banking" tonight at meeting of the
elementary class of Washington Chap
ter, American Institute of Banking, at
the chapter rooms, 1914 F street. At a
=
o'clock in the chapter rooms Prof.
Warshah, formerly an instructor at
Cornell University. will lecture on
-Accountancy.'
A meeting Of the COlored Druggists'
Association of the District will be held
at the home of Robert F. Plummer. 3o1
II street northwest; Thursday night at
1870 o'clock. Phases of the Sheppard
prohibition law and the food control act
will be considered.
the Collegiate Club at Elks Hall, 919
H street northwest, Thursday night.
The following officers of Musicians
Protective Union, Local No. ISL, have
been elected: President. A c. Hayden;
vice president A. Cello. secretary. w
M Lynch; treasurer, w. w. Greenwen:
eergeant-at-arms L. c. Newell; direct
ors, E. S. Bergh. ]. e. Birdsel, Max W
Esberger, r D. Schroeder, H. F. Smith
and G. w. Vail; trustees. Frank Fauth.
w A. Hoyberger and William Naecker;
delegates to the convention of the
American Federation of Musicians, to
be held in Chicago the second week OF
May, 1918, j. E. Birdsell. A. Cello and
W. NJ. Lynch.
The Ladies', Building Guild of the
Rhode Island Avenue NJ P. Church is
to give an entertainment entitled The
New Minister" in the Sunday school
room of the church tomorrow evening
at o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-18
By Comparison.

When anything goes wrong
with me, I don't rear up and
curse, but think of chaps across
the sea, who suffer nine times
worse. I have rheumatics in my
bones, these marrowbones OF
mine, and sometimes l would
hand out groans, and shed some
tears of brine, and then | think
of men who fight in trenches far
away; they crouch in water
through the night, and toll
through mud by day. They have
so many kinds of aches, SO many
sores and sprains, they think
rheumatic twinges fakes, mere
imitation pains. Then I'm
ashamed to roar and beef, and
cuss my luck ill-starred 4 take my
little tinhorn grief and plant it in
the yard. Sometimes depression
comes along, and burdens down
my soul; / feel that things are
going wrong, and hope is in the
hole. Presentiments of coming
i'll through all my being flow, and
then | think of Kaiser Bill, who's
cornered human woe. How long
would any i'll of mine compare
with ills of his? And now the sun
begins to shine, and | remark,
Gee whizp Though YOU may
feel misfortune's prod, Affections
jolt and jar, if you will only look
abroad You'll see how blest you
are. WALT MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-18
MOST VITAL NEED, TOPIC.
Judge Thompson Makes Address at
Vaughn Glass Supper.

. Addressing the workers of the
Vaughn class last evening at the fifth
supper meeting of the series in the
ten-week campaign for 1000 new mem
bers. Judge j. w. Thompson of the
IJnite, States bureau of mines declared
WARS bring about reforms IN huma n
society. but ] tell you. gentlemen, the
most vital need after all, among ma
tions as among individuals, Is regener-
alton rather than reform.
This is war for righteousness,
and we are all interested in it. Do
we want to win--and are we going to
win? When are we going to win? We
are going to win when we get into
line with the will of the God of Bat
ties. when we clean up and straighten
out. This truth must be ground into
US first of ALL.
A. owen Penney. class president, was
POSTMASTER, and short speeches were
made by DR.. A. F. Anderson, assistant
pastor: Prof L. D. Bliss, teacher, and
II. B. Nevius, A. Q. Oliver. R. A. Boyd
and John P. Wager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-18

citation at the meetings of the Fedora
ton Of Citizens Associations.
Washington's birthday anniversary
will be observed by the citizens of
Takoma Park at community meet
ing. A. special committee to complete
arrangements and select the date was
appointed 1t consists of Mrs. c. O.
Townsend, chairman: Rev. Thomas G.
C. Clark, Rev. Christian NJ Young, S.
c. Redman, and Mrs. NJ. Gerdsen-
The association appropriated $40 for
the soldiers and sailors war fund, the
committee in charge knitting sweaters,
mufflers, socks and wristlets for 100
Takema boys, who are in service. The
women of Takoma Park have to date
spent more than 5000.
The meeting concluded with an adj
dress by Rev. Chritian NJ. Young,
newly appointed rector of the Trinity
P. E. Church. who urged continuance
of the community spirit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-18
CHRISTMAS TOKENS
GLADLY RECEIVED
Period for Forwarding HoI-
day Gifts to D. C. Soldiers
Near the End.

The work of the Red Cross gift editor
is finished. After today it will not be
possible to arrange for sending Christ
mas remembrances to District boys
with the American expeditionary force OF
or aboard Uncle Sans fighting vessels,
the time Jeing too short and trans
portation facilities too badly over
burdened. The Post Office Department
has set Decemer IT as the final date
for shipment of Christmas parcels that
must be sent any distance.
Response of District people to the
request 60 send in names of District
boys serving with the colors has been
a revelation as regards the number
OF those formerly residing in or near
tho National Capital who are now serv-
ing with the armed forces of the coun-
try. 1t has not been possible as yet
to prepare complete statement as TO
the number of District boys whose
names have been sent in for Christ
mas remembrances. but the number
runs into the thousands.
List to Be Announced.
AZ soon as possible announcement
will be made Of the total number of
those to whom such remembrances
were sent. All of those whose names
were sent in will be supplied by Christ
mas day, of that 5the ones who have
supplied names may be assured.
The tokens Of remembrance have been
going forward for some time, and many
Of the boys have already received their
gifts From one District boy, whose let
ter is dated on board the u. s. S. New
Hampshire. Somewhere come two ac-
acknowledgements One, g. post card, says:
"A merry christmas and happy New
IN
for package. Won't open 1t till Christmas.
&C C, CHANDLER"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-18
ON ACCOUNT OF DISABILITY.
Lieut.. Col. S. N. de Loire Placed
on Retired List.

Lieut.. Col Samuel NJ. de Loire of the
United States Medical Corps has been
retired ON account of disability. Born
in washington, he received part of his
education in France. He was gradual
ed from the Ohio State University and
the medical department of the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania. He became
contract surgeon in the Army in July.
1900, and two years later was appoint
ed an assistant surgeon. He is an
honor graduate of the Army Medical
School of the class of 1903, was made
a captain in 1907, major on July /.
1916, and lieutenant colonel this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-18
Name New Committees.

Committees for the year were named
las follows:
Membership-John Mcmahon. chair
man; John j. Allen, DR.. ]. H. Digges
IT. J. Donovan, ]. ]. Dolan, Edward
lGleavin, H A. Miller, r. H. McMack
in, NJ. ]. Ryan and D. Sullivan.
Improvements-Dr. ]. ]. Kilroy. w. S.
Brady. T. A. Costello. J. L. Holland
James A. Hogan. r. H. McMackin and
B. F. Rover.
Railways-Robert A. Dore. P. J. Dun
can. c. F. Durand. w. z. Slack, Jo-
|seph E. Wander and A. Hoilander.
Streets and ssidewaiks-R- IT. Nc
Mackin, J. L. Holland. T. A. Costello.
Daniel Doody. T. ]. Daily, w. ]. Dono-
hoe. J. r. Hutchinson and B. F. Rover
Police and fire protection. L. Hol-
iland, James Richardson, John J. Allen
Up. J. Callan, A. D. Casey, D. D. Court
lney, c. W. Floecker. James A. Duffy
James A. Hogan and Joseph Dantakle
Health and sanitation-Dr. %. D.
MuIcahy, DR.. J. J. Kilroy, p. J. Duncan
John Ferry and George Leese.
Legislation-Leo A Rover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-18
Sues Railway for 5000 Damages

Edith Marshall today filed suit In the
District Supreme Court to recover
1000 damages from the Washington
hallway mad Electric Company for al
legged personal injury IN. the destruc-
ltion of her automobile. The plaintiff
Twas operating her machine near 9th
and 3 streets October Is last. when,
lit is alleged. a car of the company
tcollided with the automobile. Attor-
tney Arthur Peter represents the plain
Tin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-18
No Japanese Force at vladivostok.

Further denial that Japanese troops
have been landed at vladivostok is
contained in dispatches to the State
Department from the American en-
bassy in Toxic. A cablegI.am received
at the Russian embassy from the Rus
sian ambassador at Toxic also said no
Japanese troops had been landed at
Vladivoafok
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-18
six:Year-old Child Fatally Burned

Ella Eglan. colored. six years old.
l1s24 18th street, was fatally burned
Yesterday afternoon while lighting an
oil stove at her home. Her dress ig-
United and she was burned about the
body and head before assistance
raa ched her. She died at Children
Hospital several hours later. The
lcoroner gave a certificate of accidental
death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-18
Letter of Acknowledgement.

Then a letter from the same recipient of
one of the Christmas packages says:
Your present at hand and must say
Tn more than pleased to think that we
are not forgotten by the people we are
trying to protect I'm D. c. boy. born
and reared there, and am very proud of
it, and also Of the cause we are fighting
for. 1t will take very long time to make
me forget the Red Cross gift
please thank all for me, and IL there is
a name in the package I'll try to write
the giver a line of thanks. Wishing you
all merry Christmas and happy New
Year, from a d. c. boy.
&C. C. CHANDLER,
III. s. S. New Hampshire, care Postmas-
ter, New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-18
CITY ITEMS.


Is Lbs. White Potatoes, 35c; Yellow
Onions, &c h.; Sugar Corn, 12kc; 20 or.
Baking Powder, &c.; Mammoth Her
ring, for Csc; 10 OF. Sardines, 15c;
Pure Pepper, 4oc; E. 2. F. Salt, SC: Star
Cocoa, csc; Our Best Tea, 59c; Wonder
Coffee, zoe; Mince Meat, 15c; Macaroni,
121sc. Az 4th Sc. and all the ]. T. d.
Pyles Stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-18

Beautiful Xmas Flowers,
Guides homegrown flowers and
blooming plants make best gifts. 1914 F.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-18

Xmas Flowers, Plants and Greens
at moderate prices. Shaffer. 900 14th st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-18

Cures Colds IN India.
LAXATIVE BK0M0 ouINfNN tRhlets remove
the cnuse. +. w. GROVES signature on box. Zoe.
k--Adxextiaement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-18
CIahin Optical Co., 9O7 F st.
Microscopes for boys and girls.

KodAks-Eastman Goods and Others.
Columbia Photo Sup. Co.. 1434 N. T. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-18
URGES U. S. OWNERSHIP
Of TELEPHONE SYSTEM
Central Citizens Association Raps
Service, Will Fight Increase
in Rates Here.

Government ownership of telephones
in the District was advocated by the
central Citizens Association at its De-
cember meeting in the North Capitoi
Savings Bank last night.
The action was taken on a motion OF
Robert H. McMackin after several
members had declared the company is
not giving the city adequate service.
IN Nrging the passage OF the resoiu-
ton. Martin J. Mcnamara, president OF
the association, said he saw little OIL
ference between the mail system and
the telephone system. and that II tne
government felt justified in being the
sole operator of a mail system, he saw
no reason why it should not take over
the telephone service.
Service on the Brookland line of the
Washington Railway and Electric
Company was described as "deplorable
by Mr.. Mcnamara and Mr.. McMackin.
To Fight Increase.
In addition to advocating government
ownership of telephones, the associa-
ton Instructed its president to attend
the hearings at the District building
on the request of the telephone COM
pany to increase its rates. and to OPP
pose the proposed increases.
The association will ask the Com
missfoners to widen Massachusetts,
avenue from 4th to It'll streets north
west. Request also will be made for
the removal OF cobb1estones from II
street between LIST and 4th streets
and from LIST street between g and De-
frees streets improvements also viii
be asked to the sidewalks in New Jer-
sey avenue from H street to New York
avenue. L street from North Capitol to
New Jersey avenue and Kirby street
from New York avenue to street
Better lights will be requested Tor
North CAPITOL street from Florida ave-
nue. to Massachusetts, avenue. and in
K street from 7th street west to Flor
Ida avenue east.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-18

REGENT. 18th and C-9s3O, 3, 9sAB
VIVIAN MARTIN. In THE TROUBLE
BUSTER" Paramount. Also good Comedy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-18
DANCING

CLASS INSTRUcTIoN--CLAsS STARTING
rnesday, Dec. IL, SEQ 10 1890 pm. Instruction
siyieed between the old AMI new 1915 Dances
New dances demonstrated and explained.
MILLER'S. Beissco TLeater. Main 5Sa9.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-18

The U. .. Grant Circle, No. 1, Ladies'
of the G. A r., will hold the last meet
ing of the year tonight, at 706 New Jer-
sey avenue, the home of Mrs. Dixon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-18

triotic community forum tonight at s
O'Clock at Christ Church Parish Hall.
$50 G street southeast. The subject for
discussion is Woman Suffrage" There
will be music and refreshments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-18

cJpCTC 21O5 Pa. ave. Phone w. oSs.
ELSIE FERGUSON. in BAR
barry SHEEP" Also Drew Comedy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-18
DANCING.

MISS CHAPPELEAR,
Private lessons by appointment ,
Class. Tues evE. ISL q NV. Ph.Franklin 4lse
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-18
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

A musical for the blind viii be given
at the Library of Congress this evening
at SIS o'clock in pavilion z. The pro-
gram will be rendered by the string
quartet, of the United States Marine
Band.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-18

A meeting Of the South Warrington
Citizens Association is to be held to-
morrow evening at o'clock at Jeffer-
son School building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-18
MISS FISHER

FfifdIf ICsSunS
lbs C me-. APT 81 Phone Linen s65s-J.
DAVISON'SFnrs1 s. 32o Nj n rss..:
Sex and popular dances taught in few lessons
strictly private, any time. Separate studios Lady
and gent. assistant Class and socal dance. Tues
and Sat. to II 80. Orchestra. New Tango, !
Jazz Chinese Toddie demonstrated. rh- ~. 17x3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-18

PROB. WYNDHAM, T 8, .ns,. s s;, ~.
Private lessons, zoe Reduced rates " esri.
We teach xou 70 lead. An dances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-18

The Petworth Citizens Association in
to meet this evening at s o'clock at Sth
and Shepherd streets.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-22

huretor cannot supply at once
enough gasoline to compensate the
larush of extra air to the motor.
This is fault more or less common
to carburetors; and the way in
which Cadillac engineers have over
come 1t is highly Ingenious.
When the throttle Is opened quick
ly the tendency is for the mixture
to become lean, for the reason that
the gasoline. because of its greater
density. is not drawn into the mix
ing chamber as easily and as rapidly
as the air This disproportion of
gasoline and air is seldom of more
than rnomentary duration, but even
that is sufficient to cause a skip or
two or choking of the motor and
keep it from developing the power
needed for rapid acceleration.
Tho device evolved by the Cadillac
engineers is a slSillful application of
the plunger pump principle. In this
case, however, the action is confined
to only one stroke of the plunger.
When the throttle is suddenly open
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-22
MANUFACTURERS
RESPONSIBILITY
To-day When Sale Is Made
Deal Is Not Closed, but
Service Begins

There was a time when manufac-
their product to a consumer through
their dealer or retailer, considered
4 their association with the consumer a
q matter of no further Importance.
While this condition existed for a
number of years. it has generally
been changed by the more progress
Sive and business-like concern until
to-day almost all manufacturers have
adopted some method or other where
/ by a consumer once sold is automati-
cally linked in some way with the
manufactures whose product he is
using.
There is hardly any better illus
|tration of this condition than that
|cxisting in the automobile and auto
mobile accessory field.
Let us consider as an example this
and manufacturer relation
|ship as applying to the sale of the
|"Exide" Battery. so extensively used
for automobile starting and lighting.
The manufacturer of the "Exide"
battery realizes that trouble fire.
quently results from the car owners
lack of attention to the storage bat
terry used for his starting and light
ling. Like any other mechanical or
electrical device subjected to continu-
Gus wear and tear. the storage bat
terry requires certain amount of at
tention. Neglect naturally causes un-
necessary depreciation and may result
in the ruin of the battery. while a
reasonable amount of care will i'm
measurably increase its life and eff
cheney.
While it is almost impossible for
to keep in active touch
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-22

with the users OF his product. the ma
tority of whom are located at great
distances from their works, the Elec-
trio Storage Battery Company mas
established "Exide" service stations
iE all the principal cities and towns
throughout the country, with the pri-
mary object of insuring to the users
prompt and authoritative advice re-
garding their battery, its care. etc.
At every "Exide" service station Is
found an experienced battery man
who will cheerfully advise the mo-
torist regarding his battery needs,
Car owners i'm the vicinity of the 'EN-
ide" service stations are furnished
with individual free battery test cards
which entitle the holder to regular
monthly test of his automobile bat
terry free of charge. regardless of the
make of his battery. Battery parts
are always carried in stock at an
"EXide" sevice station and compe-
tent mechanic is there to make re-
pairs when necessary at reasonable
cost.
The company at various intervals
sends to the "EXide" service station
printed matter which in turn is
mailed to car owners in given terri
tory. This printed matter treats in
various ways of the proper atten-
tion which it is necessary to give TO
the battery during summer and Win
ter and covers other parts which
might interest the user.
In this way the consumer is al
ways in more or less active touch
with the manufacturer or his ap-
pointed representative and the rela-
ttenship naturally acts to the advan-
tage of both parties concerned.
Harry. L. Myers. proprietor of the
'Exide" Service station in Harrisburg,
has endeavored to make his service
station a model for all others.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-22

various parts of an engine are To-
Gated and the relation of one part to
another
All in all. this edition appears to
be the best book Mr.. Dyke has ever
published and he deserves credit for
this painstaking care in compiling a
book which is so comprehensive and
exhaustive in detail. After studying
this book one will understand not
only the automobile engine. but en-
gines for aviation. trucks. tractors.
etc. will he clearly understood for
one must first learn the fundamental
principles OF valves. ignition, carhu-
retion. etc. in order to properly uu-
derstand any engine. After these
principles are mastered, then other
details and Aariance in construction
is easy to understand.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-22
SCOUT OAR PRAISES
FIRESTONII TIRES

The following telegram received
by the Firestone Tire and Rubber
Company. tells its own story: "Elgin
Six War Department road reporter
and official all trails scout car ar
rived at Socorro. New Mexico, with
original Chicago air still in two tires
after dashing over 4.150 miles of
rough prairie. hot desert and steep
rocky mountain. roads where tenn
peratures registered from 40 to 1876
degrees. All of our original Nom
Skid castings still in fine condition.
They are wonders for toughness and
wearing quality. Glad we used Fire
stone. Roy S. March, director Elgin
Scout Car"