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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-18

Josephine Hodges Lee. of Straitgate,
Pennington, n. j., to Capt. Albert Ken
ny Craven Palmer. LIST Field Artillery,
John G. H. Lee. Corps of Engineers.
u. S. A. Capt. Palmer. who Is now
stationed with his regiment in Hawai-.
is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Aulick
Palmer of Washington. D. c.
The Secretary o. State and Mrs. Lans-
ing have had as their guest for a week
their niece. Miss Nataline dulles, who
left the city two days since for Hen
derson Harbor. r. Y. where she will
visit her grandparents. Gen. and Mrs.
John w. Foster.
The Secretary of the Treasury left
last evening for his summer home at
Buene Vista Springs. Pa. where he will
remain over the week end.
The Secretary of Agriculture left
Washington yesterday to join Mrs.
Houston and their children at their
summer home at Woods Hole. Mass
DR.. Charles w. Allen leaves today for
Amherst, Va, to join Mrs. Allen and
their infant daughter. who have been
visiting at Fincairn. the summer home
Of Mr.. and Mrs William X. Allen
Lieut. Commander and Mrs. Hayne
Ellis will entertain at a dinner at the
Army and Navy Club, followed by a
theater party tonight 1or MISS MARIE
Eugenia Smith and Lieut. Commander
Winston. whose marriage will take
place September l.
The marriage of Miss Olive Rosalyn
Rudd, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. g. w.
Budd. and Mr.. Raymond Boyer Beach
of New York will take place this after
noon at $40 o'clock at Eastern Presby-
terrain Church. the Rev. DIR. Elliott Of
fciating. The brides only attendant
will be her sister, Miss Vera Hayden
Budd. and the groom's best man Will
be Mr.. Dave Nelson of New York The
ushers will be Mr.. Jack Hardie and
Mr.. Allen Lohr of this city.
Miss Florence NJ. Steffens of this city
has left for Seattle. Wash. where she
will continue her Red Cross work.
Count V. Macchi di Cellere. the 1tal-
ian ambassador. has Joined Countess di
Cellere for a short stay at Saratoga.
The wedding of Miss Barbara Hoge,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Hoge.
and Lieut.. Lawrence Stickney. u. S.
r. C., will take place today at noon at
Cape May. where the parents of the
bride are spending the summer. at the
homo of the brides brother-in-law and
sister Lieut.. Col. and Mrs. Frederick
A. Savage of Roland Park, Baltimore.
Only the relatives and few intimate
friends will be present. A wedding
breakfast will follow and the bride and
bridegroom will have but short we'd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-18
KNITTERS FOR RED CROSS
FURNISHED YARN AT COST
Statement Explains Why Materials
Cannot Be Given to All
Who Apply.

Knitters today besieged the head
quarters of the District Chapter of the
Red Cross. in response to a notice print
ed in The Star that all the knitted gar
ments that can possibly be made are
needed at the earliest moment in
France
So many requests We're received for
information regarding supplies and in
structions for knitting that it was
deemed necessary to issue the follow
ing statement:
"Inasmuch as the District Chapter of
the Red Cross must purchase from ma
tional headquarters. American Red
Cross, all the wooden yarn which is
used for the knitting of sweaters. he'll
NETS, mittens. socks. etc. for ship
ment abroad to the men of our Army,
Navy and Marine Corps. il cannot be
given away to any one asking for il,
! but is sold at cost (55 cents per hank)
as are all the other supplies for knit
ting.
Those who can knit themselves may
purchase the necessary material at the
| HEADQUARTERS of the District Chapter.
Red Cross. 1901 Massachusetts avenue.
to which all knitted articles must be
returned.
contributions, from SIS up to any amount
| desired. designated for knitted goods.
and this money Will be devoted to the
purchasing from the national organiza-
ton OF suultlonal yarn TO De USED on
work assigned to the ladies of the va
rious auxiliaries of the District Cha pier
who can knit. Mrs. T. y. Mclaughlin,
secretary of the chapter. has started
these contributions for knitted goods
with a subscription of $50. which was
followed by check from "A. ]. B.. for
SIS.
Contributions announced today: Ia
koma Park Church, s67.50: Sligo Sew
| enth Day Adventist Church addition
| alp. $3.50; Foundry ". f. Church Sun
day school tadditionaD. so cents; John
A. Phillips. $3.50: George w. withers
| So; Mrs. H. A. Morrison, 81: James T.
Reside, 81. Miss Myra II. Jones, IS.
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Births Reported.

The following births have been reported 10 IL
health department in the last twenty-four hours
John u. and oscie Vert. girl
John W and BERTHE I. Wenk. girl.
Robert A and Mary c. Scott boy.
Charles and .tntonia Sar,ori, girl.
Fenton and Myrtle VI. Stokes. boy.
Hugh j. and Florenc. Robinson, girl.
Charles V. and Ruth 4. Hardin. hoy.
Charles f.. and Florence NJ. Phillips, girl.
john J. and Mary L o'Brien. girl.
John r. and Goldie Mulhall. girl.
James A. and Marie Marceron. girl.
Harvey A. and Mary +. kneas. hoy.
George +. and Ethel NJ Howder, girl.
Truman A. and Clara NJ. Canon. boy.
William and Fannie Brotman. boy.
Joseph T. and Julia L. Acton. girl.
John L. and Elma Wood. boy.
James W. and Ruby 4. Johnson. girl.
Carey Is. and Kettle Jackson. boy.
Julian J. and Mary 4. Green. hoy.
Walter and HARRIET Duckett, boy.
William I. and Halle l.. Brown. girl.
Joseph NJ and Margaret V. Brown. girl.
Robert y. and Mamie ". Butler. girl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-18
MISS FLORENCE M. sTEFFENs.

Diego. Cal. after visit of five months
in Washington, visiting friends and
relatives. Mrs. Kroff expects to spend
three or four weeks in Chicago.
Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Webster Prentiss
have returned from their summer va
cation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Soterios Nicholson have
left for trip to Niagara Falls, Thou
sand Islands and Canada.
Mrs Frederick ]. Rice and her little
one have returned from her summer
home in Virginia, and are now at Brad
dock Heights. Md. where they will re-
main during August. After September
they will return to her home at 1902
Columbia road.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sigmond Loewenberg
of 23I 9th avenue. Newark, N j., an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, Mildred, to Mr. Henry A.
Jaffe of this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-18
Employees Should Be Posted.

'1f our employees are advised by US
as to what we are seeking to accom-
plish and the reasons for doing these
things that are necessary to be done,
said Mr.. Harahan in his letter, they
will feel 1t incumbent upon themselves
to explain to people who may criti-
else such actions. 1t is suggested that
each railroad in some way post its men
on the condition as it presents itself
to the individual railroad so that these
men may be prepared to talk conserva-
ton and explain the situation in an in
tellgent and convincing way.
lit is known by all railroad men that
under the present conditions In this coun-
try it is going to take almost superhumaT
effort to meet the demands, and out oil
necessity a great many of the luxur1es
and extra conveniences that have beer
afforded the travelling public must be
sacrificed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-18
U. S. PROPERTY IS SPARED.
Germans Also Except Italians From
Seizure Decree in Rumania.

BERLIN, August IL, via London Au-
gust lS-The official Gazette for the
occupied territory in Rumania publish
es under the date of August a de-
cree of the military authorities which
provides for the liquidation of proper
ties, investments and commercial en-
terprises in the occupied territory in
which subjects OF England. France and
Belgium are directly or indirectly in
terested. American and Italian hold
ines are not included nor are they
named in the official bulletin.
American capital invested in the Ru-
manian oil fields in 1914 was estimated
at $4,000 900 francs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-18
PLAN TOEXP[A|N NEED
Of CURTA|L|NG SERVICE
W. J. Harahan Asks Railroad Heads
to Enlist Cooperation Of
Employees.

NORFOLK. Va. August 1S.-South
eastern railroads are urged to enlist
the cooperation of all their employees
In informing the public of the neces-
sity Of curtailing Service in the interest
Of the nation, in an open letter ad-
dressed to them today by w. J. Hara-
han, president Of the Seaboard Air Line
Mr.. Harahan wrote the letter as
chairman of the southeastern depart
ment of the special committee on ma
tional defense of the American Rail
WAY Association
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-18
RED CROSS NOTES.

The Petworth auxiliary of the Distric,
chapter has made 1901 pieces of war re-
lief material for the Red Cross. according
to a report made by Mrs. w. B. Patter-
son. the secretary. The following have
been turned in at the Wadsworth house
supply station at 1901 Massachusetts ave-
nue.: Sheets. Isl: pillowcases, s55: towels
265: napkins, 125; tray cloths, l3S; pajama
suits, SO; bed sheets. 81.
The Trinity Red Cross unit. organized
by members of Trinity NJ. E Church
has announced another lawn party for the
benefit of the American Red Cross to
be held Friday evening. August "a The
popularity of these events is shown by
their large attendance in the past and this
unit has exceeded all OF its expectations
IN raising funds for hospital purposes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-18
Close Friend of Bryan.
Homely wit and Genial Nature.

He never posed as a brilliant orator.
but rather directed his efforts in leader
ship to conference and committee room.
His homely wit and genial nature en-
deared him to his colleagues In both
parties. He maintained his deep in
terest in Indiana politics and took a
prominent part in the presidential
campaign last year. At this time a year
ago he and his colleague, Senator Tag
CART. were stamping Indiana in what
proved to be a vain effort to save that
state to the democrats. Senator Kern
labored day and night and at the close
much impaired in health. Senator
Kern was married twice His present
wife is the daughter of DIR. William
Cooper. a pioneer physician of Kokomo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-18
Reichstag Committee to Meet.

BERLIN. August Is. via London
The main committee of the reichstag
will reconvene August 81 for its first
session since the recent ministerial
crisis The committee will have 10
elect a new chairman, as DIR. SPAIN no
longer is a member Of the reichstag
since his appointment as Prussian min
lister of justice. The present vice
chairman is DIR. Suedekum, a social
democrat The approaching session
'w.ll be the committees first oppor-
tunity to confer with the newly APP
pointed government heads, as wen as
with the new chancellor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-18
l Sensitive Society Subject.

Toilet and hygienic cleanliness is subject
or much interest to the scientific. social and
lsity world. II deserves all the attention 1t is
receiving. and great deal more. because upon
better understanding of its value rests The
comfort and longevity of the human race. The
way TO obtain and retain il is. of course. TO keep
clean. and 10 do this from toilet and hygienc
standpoint there is nothing more suitable than
Tyres Antiseptc Powder. The nature OF the
composition OF this article makes il almost
indispensable adjunct TO the toilet Of every care
full woman and man who appreciates the value
and comfort of hygienic cleanliness Tyree's
Antiseptie Powder has 4 large and growing num-
Der Of friends in the scientific social and laity
world. In solution when used for diseases of
the mucous membrane and for prickly heat.
poison oak. tender feet. offensive perspira tion,
stc.. and in many other ways peculiar TO WON
ans requirements. il is unexcelled.
Tyres Powder does not STAIN possesses no
cdor and its use is accompanied by most de-
lightful sensation. BEING inexpensive its en-
ployment Is not opposed by patients of moderate
means. II is sold In original packages only at
DC, SOC and 81 each by all druggists, the
manufacturers
j. s. TYREE, Chemist, Inc,
Washington, D. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-18
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to III,
following:
George +. Graham and Suzanne d. Stabern
both of Helena Mont.
Charles II. Savage. U. s. NJ, and Helen s
Woolley of Guntersville Ala.
James Yorkiolis and Ruth l.. Latimer
Leonard J: Ralph and Nancy Davis. both Of
Baltimore. Nd.
John Bruce Handy and Florence NJ. Taylor.
Walter I. Childs and Florence A. Stone, botf
Of Richmond, Va
Leslie A. Dix and Alice j. Smith.
Luther Lewis and Anna X. Pitcher.
Jacob +. w. Kuper. jr., Of Hoboken, ". ].
and Florence A. Wicklife.
Wallace A. Club and Julia +. Kinney
Michael J. Tanning Of this city and Mani,
J. McDermott Of Prides Crossing. Mass.
Hubert +. Brodie Of this city and Nerna b
Carney Of Greenvile. =. &.
Frank L. Robinson and Theresa J. Woodley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-18
KAISER IN HOMBURG
AS ALLIED BOMBS FALL

COPENHAGEN. August 1s-Entente
allied aviators recently dropped bombs on
the bathing place of Homburg while the
German emperor was staying there, ac-
cording to a traveller who has arrived here
from Germany.
The traveller. who was at Frankfort on
Main when it was attacked by French
airplanes two weeks ago, says it was re-
ported there that the same aviators had
dropped the bombs on Homburg. One of
the emperor's two headquarters Is said to
be in Homburg
The traveller says that the first bomb
dropped on Frankfort destroyed a num-
Der of houses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-18

ASHEVILLE. n. c., August 1S.-John
W. Kern, former United States senator
from Indiana and majority leader in the
Senate. died here last night. death being
due TO uraemic poisoning. The deceased
was sixty seven years old.
Mr. Kern came from Washington to a
local sanatorium a week ago to rest and
recuperate. Until Tuesday morning he
exhibited no symptoms of the disease
which caused his death. With Mr.. Kern
at the time of his death were Mrs. Kern
and Mrs. George b. Lawson, daughter
of Roanoke, Va
The body of Mr.. Kern was sent early
today to Hollins. Va, the late senator S
summer home. where burial will take
place Funeral arrangements had not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-18
T. A. Jennings of Pensacola Dies.

JACKSONVILLE. Fla, August 49,
Word has been received here of the death
in Birmingham, Ala. yesterday of T. A.
Jennings of Pensacola. Mr.. Jennings was
speaker of the house of representatives
during the 1918 session and was demo-
cratic national committeeman for Florida
from 1908 to 1912. The funeral will be
held at his old home at Jennings. Fla,
today Mr.. Jennings was one of the most
extensive naval stores factors of the coun-
try.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-18
Method of Conservation.

"SIany railroads are taking off passenger
trains which are really paying trains for
the purpose of conserving fuel, men, etc.
and more of these trains will be taken off
as time goes on. If instead of three pas
senger trains a day serving a community
it shall become necessary TO have only one
in order that the demands of the govern
ment may be met. how insignificant is a
few hours delay when the very life of the
ma ton is in the balance"
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80cieR

ding journey. The bride will be at
tended by her niece. Miss Dorothy
Savage, az maid OF honor, and another
niece, Miss Polly Norris, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Murdoch Norris of Balti-
more, will act as flower girl. Mr..
Thomas b. stickney, brother OF the
bridegroom, will be the best man. MT.
Stickney Is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Stickney of Englewood. N. j.,
who will be among the guests at the
wedding. Others who will attend are
the brides brother-in-law and sister,
Mr. and Mrs James Nicholas Sever
Brewster Of Elizabeth. N. j.. and her
two brothers, w. S. Hoge, 5r.. and
Lieut.. Phillip Hoge.
Announcement has been made OF the
marriage on Thursday in the Church of
st. Mary on the-H Hudson of Miss Violet
Loring Hamilton, daughter or the
Baroness Raoul de Graffenried of New
, York. to Lieut.. Austin Sherwood Roth
we'll of the United States Cavalry Re-
serve Corps.
matron of honor, and the Misses Arnes-
tine Glover and Gertrude Rothwell were
bridesmaids
Lieut.. Albert C. Rothwell. brother Of
the bridegroom, was best man. The
ushers were Capt. Francis r. Kerr,
L. :. A.. Infantry, and Lieut.. James
Montgomery of the Field Artillery, Offi-
GERS Reserve Corps.
| Lieut.. Rothwell and his bride are on a
| motor trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-18
Paris Newspaper Ignores Order.

PARIS August 1S.-The newspaper
Libre Parole announces that it refuses
TO increase its price to . cents. as pro-
vided by a recent ministerial decree.
The paper says the order Is without
legal base and that higher interests
command resistance to such intolerable
encroachment on the liberty of the
press by the state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-18
In Memoriam.

ALTMAN. In sad but loving remembrance Of
my dear wife and devoted mother. IDA
y. ALTMAN. who departed this life seven
years ago today. August is. 1910
BY HUSBAND AND CHILDREN.
BELL. Sacred 20 the memory OF my dear
mother. AMELIA BELL. who departed this
life five years ago today. August ~. 1912.
and my brother. WILLIAM Z. BELL. Feb
ruary ., 1853.
While my heart for my loved Is pining
and LIES journey long till Its cnd. I
shall meet the loved l mourn for when
the browning day shall When the veil
is gently lifted twiat and the p.arly gate.
there the loved ones parted shah meet again. an
LOVING DAUGHTER AND SISTER SADIE. .
MAYHEM. In sad but loving remembrance %
my dear husband and our father WILLIAM
ARTHUR MAYHEM. who departed this life
nineteen years ago today. August IL. isss.
Unknown and forgotten by some you may be.
But as long life and memory last win
always think Of thee.
BY HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN. R.M.N.
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c. E. Mclean, Ex-Detective, Suicide

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. August IS
The body of Charles E. Mclean, former
head of a local detective agency, was
found yesterday on bridge over
Shades creek. on the Montgomery high
way. The back of his head was torn
away by bullet evidently fred
through the mouth, according to the
coroner, who rendered verdict of sui
eide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-18
Paper Rations for Germany

AMSTERDAM. August 1S.-German
newspapers announce that the govern
ment intends to ration the paper sup
ply, as the public has ignored con-
tinual warnings to economic. 1t is
reported that the ratfoning will begin
within the next two months and that
the card system will be used.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-18

Alleged insulting remarks against the
American flag resulted in John Collins
and Leo Madigan being led 10 a con.
spicuous place in Kaukauna, Wis.,. yes
terday by a crowd, where they were
forced to kneel and kiss the flag ten
times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-18
CARD OF THANKS.

CA1nE. We wish TO express our appree1A0en
and thanks to many friends and reiatvee
for the floral offerings and sympathy EXTENDED
to us at the death Of our son. LINDSEY
GAME, Jr. BY THE FAMILY. 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-18
British Aero Collision-Dead.

LONDON. August 1S.-Two army air.
planes. flying low and at great speed, came
into collision over the Thames near Pur-
fleet, Essex. Both machines fell. and the
pilot Of one Of them was drowned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-18

Mr. and Mrs. George Howard an'
Mss Margaret Perrin of this city arr
the guests of Mrs. John r. Drexel a
Newport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-18

Mr. and Mrs. Ogden Mills entertained
a dinner company last evening at New
port to meet Representative and Mrs
Nicholas Longworth. with Gov. and
Mrs. Beeckman among the guests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-18
been completed today when those =
charge Of the body left here
Famous Criminal Lawyer.

Ex-senator Kern was born at Alto. Ind.
December 20. 1S4s. While he was stu
young his parents moved to Warren
He attended school in Iowa until he was
fourteen years Of age, when the Kern
family moved back to Alto Entering the
University agh Of Michigan in ass7 h. studied
practicing in Kokomo when he was but
twenty years of age. His reputation grew
until he was known as one Of the abiest
he was city attorney of Kokomo and ran
for several other local Offices on the demo-
cratic ticket.
Once Attorney for indianapolis.
In 1862 he was elected reporter of the
supreme court of Indiana and served
four years. He was city attorney of
of Thomas Taggart as mayor.
He ran for the office of Governor of
Indiana on the democratic ticket in 1900
and 1904. being defeated each time. He
was running mate of William Jennings
Bryan for Vice President of the United
States in 1908, and was defeated. OPP
posing the late Senator Benjamin Shive-
ly. he was a candidate for United States
senator before the legislature of Indiana
in 1909. In 1910 the democratic state
convention indicated against his wishes
that he was its choice for United States
senator. and the legislature of 1911.
Whlcn was democratic, elected MIN 10
that position. He was candidate for
election in the first popular election last
fall and was defeated by Senator Harry
;. New.
Close Friend of Bryan.
On entering the Senate Mr. Kern i'm
mediateIy sprang into the limelight be-
cause of his friendship with Mr.. Bryan,
and after the democrats gained control
of the Senate he was majority leader.
He was very close to the Wilson adj
ministration and took a prominent part
in the leadership of his party in the
Senate on all the imortant matters
of legislation which came up with the
incoming administration.
Senator Kern was diplomatic in man
ner and often had difficult and delicate
tasks to perform in smoothing out fac
tional differences among the demo-
Gratis over the administration program
as we'll as combating opposition by the
republicans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-18

By of the authority under the Priority
household and similar goods barred
embargoes be possible your
the fall.
On the other hand during the from the
packer
least This his dull whereas the fall his
We shall be glad to confer with interested and perhaps
long packing and handling valuable
household effects
and conditions offer suggestions
We also those who will require Washington
packers make
1t is also patriotic that
shippers with the carriers that all
fully loaded In the household
cooperation between the the shippers and the
be OF much possible
knowledge of Shipments destined Washington greatly
assist this particular Security Storage Company
1890 the department. American
tal SOOOOO Storagecod oage-afe deposit
between L and ny
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-18

Mrs. c. E Kroff has returned to San
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BARUcH. On Saturday. August Is. 1917, at
2:15 am. Homeopathic Hospital. ELLA
PRICE BARUCH. aged twenty -four years.
Notice VI funeral hereafter.
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pm. at his residence. 222 North ST. Asarf
street. Alexandra. Va. JOHN FRANKLIN
CABIN. son ~ The late William II. ans
Frances l.. Carlin. in the nfty-siAth year Of
his age.
Notice Of funeral hereafter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-18

CAREY. on August is. 1917, at am, in the
eighty sixth year OF her age. MARY CAREY,
beloved aunt Of Mary r. Wood.
Funeral from Lee. chapel thence TO ST. Pat
Funeral private.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-18

Count V. Macchi di Cellere. the 1tal-
ian ambassador. has Joined Countess di
Cellere for short stay at Saratoga.