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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-14
ONE MUSIC MACHINE
FRENCH HOSPITAL CHEER
War-Born City Back. Of the Line Has
Busy Lot Of American Engineers
Moving the Wounded.
ny IuNIus B. WOOD.
Cablexram to Tao EVENING star q

Cablegram to The Evening Star ana
Chicago Daily News. Copyright 1SAs.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, December 14.--In certain
unnamed spot a few miles back OF the
French front are the long one-story
frame barracks of a regiment OF Amer
lean railroad engineers. These build
ings with those of a French hospital.
near which is cemetery that is dairy
growing larger, form a mushroom-like
military city. Day and night the
Americans take trains UP under hre
and return to sleep and rest In the
barracks. Every morning and some
times oftener. according as to how the
fighting goes, they bring in long
train which stops at an equally long
platform while it's load of helpless
suffering and bandaged humanity IS
carried into the wards Of the ad5oin-
ing hospital. Then starts the fight to
fan back the pickering fame of life
In that war-born city is one music
machine Grand opera singers. anus
ing actors and entertaining speakers
do not come to that hospital IN the
war zone. A single box of canned
music is all they have to relieve the
monotony of the putting locomotives
the stif1ed groans of their fellow
wounded and their own gnawing pain
Occasionally German housekeeping
machines come, reluctant even to per
init these fragments Of humanity to es-
cape.
One thoughtful Chicago mother sent
this ray of brightness to her son, a
captain in a railroad regiment. He
turned 1t over. records and ALL to the
hospital so that all who wish may use
it Now it is never silent day OF night
until taps sound. Early in the morning
1t starts on It's rounds through the hos
pital wards, and by evening it reaches
the Y. NJ. c. A. hut and finishes the
night on a rough pine-board table in
the officers quarters grinding out the
old, familiar homesick tunes. Occa-
sionally when work is slack the owner
goes himself to run the machine Here
is his description of a Sunday afternoon
In that strange city:
the machine in a ward where two men
carried in the records. There were
from sixty-five to seyenty-flve men in
the ward. / started Off with the Mar
seillaise.' and every last man who had
an ounce of strength left in his system
sat up on his cot at salute and tried to
raise a bandaged hand IL one was left.
After that we had some American
marching songs, comic opera, grand
opera and everything left on the worn
out records.
I'VE have used these records until
they sound like the proverbiaI tin can.
wrote to America a couple OF months
ago for more, but they never material
lied. II anybody has any records they
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-14
SHRAPNEL
Sidelights on the War
OLIVER OWEN KUHN.

Men from German and Austrian
prison camps oftentimes are marched
to osterode in east Prussia, where they
are lined up and auctioned or by the
Teutonic government to farmers In
need Of laborers. Tho farmers inspect
the men in much the same fashion as
negroes were inspected in the old-t time
southern slave markets in this country
The farmers must pay two marks to
the governments. and also pay the
prisoners for their work
British army officer was made deaf
nd dumb by enemy shell fire. He later
recovered his faculties
The kaiser is called the vainest man
IN the world. He loves to change his
Respondent uniforms.
Basrah. in Mesopotamia. has been
transformed from a slumbering east
ern town into hive of industry since
the British expedition against the
Turks began. The town is called the
Venice of the east, for it is easier to
get about In boats than it is in car
riages.
Il got accustomed to shell and bar
rage fire, and the fearful struggles at
thes front, but what I cannot get used
to is the whimpering of my neighbor's
dog" remarked a British soldier at
home on leave.
species of aerial tank now is un-
der construction. 1t will be armored
and will work on the battle front with
the infantry.
An faith, sure. it's a canteen for the
airman." remarked an Irishman, after
having spent some time in puzzling
over an observation balloon.
Viscount Bryce, once British ambas-
sador to the United States. though
eighty years Of age. is as sprightly as
he ever was. A few days ago he was
observed to hop off an omnibus in Lon
don and dash for the house of lords,
where committee. of which he is
chairman, is framing war measures
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-14
Pound Service Needs Funds,

twenty-five gallons OF gasoline
burned by . pound automobile divided
into the rate of speed with which
Congress enacts urgent deficiency leg
fsiation IL q rule by which Washington
may determine how soon dogs and
cats may roam its streets without fear
Of moiestation by the authorities The
pound has just this amount of gasoline
left with which to operate it's only
vehicle and the health department has
ssked for an emergency fund Of $500
with which to maintain the service uu-
til tho end of the fiscal year. The
Commissioners ara preparing 10 tyaus-
init the estimate to Congress within
the next day or two. and IL VIII then
be up to those who shape legislation
Mt the Capitol a. TO whether the pound
Isxyiee y 70 be oontinuedp $3.50.
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G. W. q. Students to Present Comedy

comedy by Ernest Denny, called
"Ali-of-a-sudden Peggy" will be pre-
sented by the George Washington Uni
versity Players in the hall of the
arts and sciences department of the
university. 202S G street northwest,
Wednesday evening. December 49, The
leading feminine role will be taken
by Miss Ada Howell. w. Cameron
Burton will play the male lead. Miss
Phoebe Gates is cast as Lady Cracken-
thorpe and Clarence Freark will play
the part of Lord crackenthorpe. The
part Of an irish widow will be played
by Miss Rachel Benfer. The largest
production Of the season will be held
the night of February IL at one of the
local theaters. The play has not yet
been selected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-14
River Boats Begin Christmas Rush.

Early shipments of poultry and other
produce for the Christmas market by
steamer from the lower river landings
to this city have been in progress for
about week and will continue heavy
for the next week il the roads leading
to the river wharves do not become i'm
passable from a sudden thaw. In the
latter part of next week shipments of
Christmas membranes from residents
Of this city to relatives down river
and from down river to this city will
be started. and for three or four trips
just prior to Christmas the steamers
on each trip will arrive with several
hundred packages of poultry. country
cured meats and other good things for
Christmas feasts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-14
GOES TO CAMP VAIL, NJ.
Lieut.. Edwin c. Hall to Leave Thil
Evening.

Lieut. Edwin Chamberlayne Hall. for
meriy connected with business arm
here. who received a commission re-
Gently Of 9 frst Iieutenancy in the Sig
nal Corps at the reserve officers. train
ing camp at Fort Myer, Is to leave this
evening for Camp Vail at Little Silver
N. J..
Lieut. Hall is the son of Mr. and Mrs
he was born. He was an honor grad
uate Of the Virginia Polytechnic In
stitute. and had been connected with a
local business fria sirce 1899
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-14

have finished with ten them to send
them to us."
Anybody who wishes to answer the
appeal can send the records to me. and
the American post office here will see
that they are delivered. Send them in
care of junius b. Wood. war corre-
spondent, American expeditionary force
in France.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-14
gpEc1Ar Horrcrs

fEDFR1E LODGE. NO. /. T. A. A. n, or TIE
District Of Columbia the request of the most
will be convened at pm. on Saturday. Decem.
Der IS. 1917, for the purpose OF conferring all
,Eree degrees upon number Of esndidat e Mno
i. NJ. Wolfe's Saturday evening class will assist
in the work. Kindly be present and lend your
assistance. Fraternafly, W. 8. QUINTER, Mas
ter. Attest: c. B. BAYLY. Secretary.
GEORGE II. MURRAY, TRUSTEE FOR THE
ictkolders OF the Dupont Heights development.
an mPor'an. meeting st I'll the
and their attorneys, FRIDAY EVENING, De-
eember IA. at 1880.
FEDERAL LODGE. NO. /, =. A. A. M.-sPE-
Der Is. at o'clock, for purpose Of initiation
o1ssr. and members please attend -
x,te.. eHARHEs RA Wa5shi sseretsly
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders Of the Hugh Reilly Co.. Inc. viii be
held at the Offices of the company. 1884 New
1. G. BLUMER. Secretary.
AT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIREC-
tors of the Home Savings Bank of Washinston.
regular semi-annuai dividend of Sc on the capi
raj stock of the bank was declared payable TO
stockholders of record January l. l9ls.
OWING TO PRESENT EXISTING WEATHER
conditions and heavy ice the steamer IHfEE
RIVERS will sail from It'll st. wharf Saturday,
SymoDs 1n nd ai Head Si and MorsansoWn cans
JOS. P. STEPHENSON. Agent,
Maryland. Delaware and virginia RWy. 20
THE ART CRAFTS CO..
1915 Pa. ave. and $40 St NV
Christmas Cards. 2Os
4 SPECIAL COMMUNICATION OF THE NEW
Jerusalem Lodge. No. o. F. A. A. NJ. viii be
held at the Masonic Temple Saturday, December
Is, 1917, at l O'Clock p.m., fo- the purpose OF
conferring degrees. All members of the fra
Yeruity will be welcome. Signed.
R0DGER J. WHITEF0RD. MASTER
Under A SPECIAL DIsPENsATIoN GRANT
ed the worthy patron will be elected at the reg
nlar meeting of Unity Chapter, No. e. Q. e.
s., December 10, 1911 By order OF me Worth!
fnatron NARY I. MILLlAMsoN:
FFMPLE-NoYEs LODGE. NO. 50. F. A. A. NJ.
Washington u. c.
special communication OF Temple oyes
yndre No 30 will he held at the Masonic
Temple on Saturday afternoon December loth,
1917, at O'Clock. for the purpose OF coniefrins
es may legally come before It Soldiers
especially invited. JOHN u. dolGks,
r. 4. SEBRISG. Master.
SECRETARY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-14

xdp SOCIETY OF EQUITY AND JUSTICE
wants the name and address Of every father.
enother, wife, daughter, son, sister or brother
Of soldiers and sailors, unable to get coal ana
ADDRESS P. o. Box sn. 11th Street Station.
~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-14

Bsys Kid Gloves s1.so
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-14

FoR sALE-sTOCK AND FIXTURES At Ma
tional Hotel cigar and newsstand. Apply to
ftand or TO ]. Q. SLYE. Administrator Estate
If n r Queen 14s
SOTICE.-THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
trustees and stockholders Of the Simplex Con-
erete PiIing Company for the election Of odacers
End such other business may come before said
meeting will be held at 2620 st. NV, WASH
tnGton, D. c., at IL o'clock Monday, January IA.
Soi8 JOHN STEWART. Secretary.
BOYS ANC GIRLS CAN MAKE TREE OkNA.
hncy Paper, etc. Everything at GOULD'S
tToude- s,tnpe 400 9th nj
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-14

British army officer was made deaf
and dumb by enemy shell fire He later
recovered his faculties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-14

The kaiser is called the vainest man
IN the world. He loves to change his
respondent uniforms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-14

Special Neckwear, 200
(not boxed).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-14

AN faith, sure. it's a canteen for the
airman." remarked an Irishman, after
having spent some time in puzzling
over an observation balloon,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-14

McCray Refrigerators.
McCray Refrigerator Co.,
We Build to Order and Repair Refrigerators.
Or F St. NV. Franklin s37I.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1917-03-02
City Statistics
Realty Transfers.

William A. Watkins ct. al to Char
les Goodson, "a Williamsburg.
Frank J. Williams to Charles an6
Hazel Goodson. 55 O. P. Williamsburg
500.
Mary l. Marshall to Charles T. Brat
fett ct. al. 24-40 Home, Richmond, 5000
Joseph c. White to oliver Spencer
PIT. 25-14-1, II a., $1O,309. The farm
is located in Wayne township north
east of Richmond near the Ohio line
The purchase price is $134 an acre.
James A. Goodrich to Roscoe f
Kirkman. 1913 to 12S inc, Kirkman's s
Earlham heights.
Francena Hiatt to Elizabeth Klinger
Pt. S. w. 1854, "a a., Abingdon town
ship. northwest of Abingdon.
Rachel Barton ct. al to Lewis H
Jurwell, S. E. and N. E. 1-41-1, a.
$50. The land is located in Franklin
township, south of Whitewater
Elizabeth U. Floyd ct. al. to Patricl
Breen, 30-17-14. s0.34 a. This farm Is
located in Center township, half way
between Centerville and Williamsburg
Marriage Licenses.
Fred Nixon. 33, farmer, Dublin, t.
Ella Croley, 21, Cambridge City.
Forrest NJ. Thomas, q, farmer
Fountain City, to Orpha G. Hill, 20
Fountain City.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1917-03-02
SECRET DIPLOMACY
LEADS TO INTRIGUE
OPINION IN LONDON
(By Associated Press)

LONDON, March 1.-The wicked
ness Of secret diplomacy" is the
moral the Manchester Guardian draws
and which 1t believed most people will
draw, from the account of German in
trigues In Mexico.
President Wilson would seem tc
have drawn it," the newspaper says
land we are inclined to thing the
publication of the story the most sig
nificant thing that has happened be-
tween .neutrals and Germany since
the United States broke Of diplomatic
relations with Germany"
While the Guardian contends that
German methods are worse than those
of the diplomacy of other nations 1t
believes the vices (which are nause.
Gus in the Mexican story are inherent
in every system Of secret diplomacy,
and it advocates the cleansing OF dip
lomatic stables after the war and a
return to candor, integrity and
streightforwardness in international
affairs.
Zone cannot read story like this,
the newspaper adds. without falling
in love with the virtues Of candor.
simplicity and loyalty in public af-
fairs"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1917-03-02
Anderson Lady Tells Story

any place with ease. am SO thankful
to the Vitalis people that can hardly
express my thoughts and want anyone
that is overworked or in a nervous
condition to try this marvellous tonic.
Call and see me and I will tell you
what il has done for me. 1t touches
all the aches. (Signed) LEONA INK
Sufferers from nervous disorder, kid
ney, stomach or liver trouble-people
in a general rundown condition, who
cannot sleep-have no appetite. To
those sufferers VITALIS brings mes
sage Of relief, pointing the way to en-.
joyment OF health and happiness.
A special representative from the
Laboratory is now at Quigley's Drug
Store where he is daily meeting the
public and explaining the merits of
VITALlS. For sale at the Quigley
Drug Stores, 400 Main ST., SOC Main
ST., SO w. Main ST., S21 N. E., 1920 N.
E.-Adv
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1917-03-02
Court Records

Thomas Hughes, IS, charged with
petit larceny was permitted to go free
pending good behavior by Judge Fox
that Hughes was in a party of boys
who recently went on chicken thiev-
ing trip.
Sheriff Glenn Carr today started serv.
ing subpoenaes for the grand jury ses-
sion which starts, Monday.
Ten cases. some Of sensational ma
ture, are scheduled to be investigated.
Prosecutor Strayer said today that
grand jury can probably clean up all
cases in weeks time.
The nature of the alleged law viola
tions which are to come under the
X-Ray is being carefully guarded. 1t
is generally understood. however, that
the crusade against resorts will be con-
tinued.
City Attorney Bond said today that
the appeal of the City Of Richmond
from the award of the public service
commission establishing new gas rates
for the Light, Heat and Power COM
pany will be tried some time this
month. All preliminary issues have
been disposed. Judge Cause. New
Castle, is the special Judge in the
case.
Twenty.eight arrests we're made by
Sheriff Carr last month.
Tho estate Of the late Thomas J..
Reilly is valued at $4,000 in the appli-
cation for the appointment Of an ad-
ministrator filed in circuit court, today.
The heirs are Eliza Reilly, mother;
Katherine Reilly. sister; Bernard Reil-
ly, brother; William Reilly, brother.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1917-03-02
WILSON
TO Arm SHIPS;
PLOT ADMITTED
(By Associated Press)

tBy Associated FresSJ
WASHINGTON. March Passing
OF the first shock OF yesterdays au'
thenticated disclosure that Germany
plotted to incite Mexico and Japan TO
war against the United States. found
government agencies today more close
ly united in spirit against threatened
danger, and waiting with keen interest
official statements from Mexico and
Japan defining their attitudes.
Officials confidently looked for ex-
pressions of friendship from both, and
consequent collapse of the German In
trigue.
Nevertheless, preparations were hur.
ried long for whatever may confront
the nation. The bill authorizes Presi-
dent Wilson. to arm ships and provid-
ing bond issue of 100000, 900. pass
ed by the House late last night by a
vote Of 403 to 13 after ten hours de.
late. was in the Senate's hands, and
action was expected late today or to-
night.
The Senate. in response to its for
NAL inquiry, had President Wilson's
official assurance that the version OF
German foreign minister Zimmerman S
note to the German minister at Mecico
City, proposing the plot, as revealed
yesterday by The Associated Press,
was authentic.
The President disclosed that the
communication came into possession
of the government this week, but ex-
pected the opinion that it was "incom
patible with the public interest" 20
give the senate further details con-
cerning 1t at the present time.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1917-03-02
Again Revealing the Health
Giving Power of Sweets
VITALIS

It is the old, old story of the mar
velous work of the great reconstruc-
tive tonic, VITALIS, told in this in
stance in a remarkably frank manner
by very grateful woman. Read what
she says:
II have been sick for long while
and was in the hospital for several
weeks last summer. Ny whole body
was out Of order and it seemed l nev-
er would recover. was not able to do
my work and could not get around.
Vas advised to try Sweets Vitalis and
purchased some. After taking but a
few bottles I have not an ache or pain,
am doing my own work and can go
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1917-03-02
.KRATzER DELIGHTS
COLLEGE STUDENTS

Hilbert Kratzcf. boy tenor, delight
ed two audiences Of students in Rich
mond this morning.
He sang in chapel at the high
school and Earlham college. He sang
Mother Machree" at both exercises.
President Kelly was obliged to stop
the applause at the college, where he
was given an ovation.
Kratser was forced to return to Day
ton at noon for an engagement and for
rehearsals.
He will be soloist at the Dayton
Chorus concert at the Coliseum Sun
day afternoon at 1880. The Chorus
will arrive early Sunday afternoon in
two special cars on the interurban
line.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1917-03-02
SYMPTOMS RABIES
DISCOVERED IN HEAD

DR.. Lou Clem, city veterinarian, has
been informed by the state health de.
partment that an examination OF the
head OF dog recently killed in West
Richmond had revealed symptoms OF
rabies. 1t is known that this dog at,
tackled several other dogs before he
was killed.
George Jenkins, superintendent OF
the crematory, reported today that
during the past month fifty-eight dogs
were killed and cremated at the plant.
Almost as many dogs we're killed in
January" Jenkins said, "and If the
present dog killing rate is maintained
all year there will not be many bow
vows left In this city.f
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1917-03-02
DAIRYMEN OPEN
NEW YORK CLUB
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK, March 2.-The Dairy
mems League formed by $4,000 farm
ers in New York, Connecticut, Pennsyl-
vania and New Jersey, opened a club
house and headquarters here. It is
stated that members own 406.367 cows
which supply large part of the milk
and cream consumed in New York city
and that the purpose Of the organiza-
tion is to establish closer relations
with distributors.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1917-03-02
Or. RoHLFING TO SPEAK

The March meeting Of the Second
English Lutheran Brotherhood will be
held at the church Monday. March ),
at 1880 o'clock. A special invitation
has been extended by the men to the
ladies to attend this meeting. Some
special music Is being arranged, and
the principal feature Of the program
will be the address by DR.. F. w. Rohl.
fling of the st. Pauls Lutheran church
upon the subject, "The Ninety-Five
Theses-Their Purpose, Doctrine and
Effect" Refreshments will be served
after the program.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1917-03-02
ROSE BUYS SHOES

In these days of high prices. it's
seldom that one has the opportu.
nifty to buy anything that is worth
while at small cost Mr.. Sidney
Rose, manager of The New Rail-
road Store, was down East the first
of this week and was fortunate in
securing a big stock Of high grade
shoes at very reasonable sum.
Mr.. Rose is offering these shoes to
the people of this city and vicinity
all day tomorrow at price that is
impossible to equal anywhere. If
you need shoes it will pay you to
90 to the New Railroad Store to-
morrow.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1917-03-02

Martin, assessor, Omer L. Pearce,
deputy; Washington township, A. R.
Newman, assessor, Hester Newman.
deputy; Jefferson township, Clinton
Martindale. assessor. T. B. Allen.
deputy: jackson township, George
Adiron, assessor, Rollin M. Huddle.
ston. Mandus e. Mason, Isadore
Adrion, Elizabeth A. Scott. deputies !;
Center township. James H. Martin,
assessor. Roy Martin, Josie Martin,
deputies.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1917-03-02
ANNOUNCE SPEAKERS

List Of speakers for the annual Y.
NJ. C. A. membership dinner has been
announced. The dinner will be next
Wednesday night at the Y. M. c. A.
Mayor J. o. Bachelor, Of Marion.
and Judge James Collins, OF Indianap-
oils, will be out-of.town speakers and
Principal Pickell OF the high school,
and President Robinson OF the Y. M.
C. A., will also talk Rev. ]. j. Rae
will be POSTMASTER.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1917-03-02
lATIN-AMERICANS
SCOFF AT INTRIGUE
(By Associated Press)

SANTIAGO, March 2-Germany's at
attempt to involve Mexico and Japan
with the United States. in the event OF
hosti!ities between Germany and
Americayhas attracted wide spread at
tention here. 1t is scoffed at by the
press which regards it as a futile
move. La Nacion draws the conclus-
ion from this event that Latin -Ameri.
can countries should come into closer
union and formulate policy of con-
serving neutrality.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1917-03-02
Clark Refuses
to Hear Debate
tBy Associated Press)

(Hy ABxoCIat6d PreES1
WASHINGTON March 2.-Speaker
Clark warned the House today that
during the remainder of the session
he would not recognize any member
except on the pending appropriation
bills and conference reports. He said
he made the announcement SO as to
give no excuse for an extra session of
Congress.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1917-03-02
HOG RAiSERS GET
RICHMOND GARBAGE

The February report Of the city
crematory shows a decided falling off
in the amount OF garbage reduced
there. Superintendent Jenkins states
this Is due, in a great measure. to the
number Of farmers who are now col
'ecting garbage in Richmond to feed to
their hogs. Corn is SO high now that
a number of farmers have stopped
feeding it 10 their hogs and are col
lecting garbage" Jenkins reported.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1917-03-02
Gerard Carries
Kings Message
(By Associated Press)

PARIS, March "A dispatch to the
Herald from Madrid says it Is stated
in diplomatic circles in Spain that
James w. Gerard, formerly American
ambassador at. Berlin who is now on
the way to the United States carries
with him a message from King Al
phonso to President Wilson.