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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-21
R0CKBRIDGE ARTILLERY
FOR NEW FEDERAL ARMY
Organization Being Formed to Per-
petuate Old Force Of Lee
and Jackson.

The RockbrIdge Artillery Of Virginia
which for four years of the civil war
was included in the armies of Gems
Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.
is to have its name perpetuated in an
now being formed in Lex
ington. Va, under the direction of Capt
Greenlee d. Letcher. in the new ma
tional army. according to- adyices
which have Just been received by Rev.
DR.. Randolph H. Mckim, rector Of the
Church of the Epiphany. who is now
at Blue Ridge Summit. Pa.
u am writing to those interested in
In his letter. ITO assist II they can and
get us enlistments."
Capt. Letcher also points out: II have
received one enlistment from Norfolk,
and the purpose Ii to make this or
up of young men with south
ern blood and enthusiasm to carry into
the service the traditions and ideals Of
the Confederacy. and make 1t mark
and offering of the loyalty and patri-
otism OF the Confederate veterans, com.
son."
In call to young virginians of the
Lexington section 1t has been pointed
out:
TT may be that the Rockbridge Artil-
some measure what the BLACK Watch"
has been to Scotland, or the Dublin
Fusileers" to ireland. Its countrymen
may well be content. II 1t shall MAIN
tain in undiminished. luster the repu-
heroic effective service which was won
by Pendleton. Mclaughlin. Poagua.
Graham. David e. Moore and the gal
liant cannoneers of StonewaM Jackson
and Robert f; Lee. who served under
or with them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-21
FINISHING TEN HOMES
.s1~s
|NASTREET Sc.
Colonial Style of Architecture Fol-
lowed in Operation of At
tractive Houses.

The finishing touches are being put on
an operation consisting of ten handsome
little. homes in the 1400 block in A street
southeast which. when completed. are ex-
pected to be among the most modestly
priced houses in the District Of Columbia
The homes contain six rooms and COM
plete bath: have large sleeping porches;
are equipped with hot water heating
plants; have gas and electric lights. and
each house has a cement cellar under
the entire structure.
Have Extra Large Yards.
The rear yards of these homes are
from 100 to $50 feet in depth. afrording
SIMPLE space for gardening. as well as for
tho location of garages on the paved alley
at -the rear Yards Of this depth are
rarely found In any part of the District
and are among the most attractive 1eat-
ures of these little homes.
Cement walks extend around the houses,
and the lots front on concrete sidewalks
Materials for these homes, 1t Is stated.
were bought some time before war con-
ditions brought about big advances In
pffres, and it is understood the homes
are to be sold at pre-war prices, being
pricsd at less than $4,000 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-21
GOAT CHEWED THIS MONEY,
Masticates $40 Bill and Owner
Wants It Redeemed.

Enclosed find ten-dollar bill, masti-
Gated by a goat. Please see what you can
do with it."
This communication came to the Treas
ury Department. with Enclosure of what
may and seems to have been a ten dollar
bill at one time. The yellow color Is
right and the claim that 1t is tho re-
mains of real money appears justified.
The letter was from New York. If
Harlem and its goats were not a ira
dition Of the past, the location Of the
owner Of the money and goat might be
simple.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-21
ARMY ORDERS.

sergt. FIRST class) Oliver ]. Holmes Quarter
master 1nrps, Is placed upon tho retired list at
Fort william IL. Harrison, Mont, and will re-
First Lieuts. Frank L. Cole and Leon A. Fox
Medical Reserve Corps. at the Army Medical
school this city. will proceed to Allentown, Pa,
for duty. "
First Lieuts. Louis D. Cheney and Alvah l..
Herring. Medical Reserve Corps, will proceed TO
the Army Medical School for instruction.
Capt. Ethan F. Butler. Medical Reserve Corps.
VIII proceed to New York. n. Y, and report at
the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research for
course OF instruction In laboratory work.
Col. Armand l. Lasseigne, infantry. 10 relieved
from his present duties in Porto Rico and will
proceed to GETTYSBURG Pa, for duty.
Maj. James b. Mitchell, Coast Artillery Corps.
Is detailed for service In the inspector general
department lie will report to the commanding
general. Panama Canal Department. for duty.
First Ser2t. Sylvester Trontla, Company c.
1lth Infantry, 10 placed upon the retired list at
Fort William H. Seward, Alaska, and will re-
pair to his home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-21
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.

The following list, arranged by sub
jeots, includes some of the latest add
lions to the Public Library:
The lists which appear In this column
each Sunday are reprinted at the end Of
the month in the library's monthly
bulletin. Copies Of this may be OBJ
tained free at the library or will be
sent by mail for IS cents a year.
cHILDREN's ROOM.
History and Biography.
bible. Bible Stories to Read and Tell. jCBrA-
paris: J. II. Real Stories From Our History.
Francis. Rene. Warwick. the King Maker.
o.rdasr, Alice. Rom. the Midi. of the
o'Neill. Elizabeth. The War. 1914. 5FSo7s-
ssll.r II. F. III. story of Nelson. 1907.
jE- N3sse.
,. wi"'s .,tot WIZ Our Little ssrvi.n Cousin.
Wood. Erie. The Boys Book Of Pioneers.
jGl2- Ws56b.
How to Do Things.
Bow:aeld. c; G. How Boys and Girls Can
Hutton: J. d. Things to M.ks. ,1sHo77s.
Sx. 'HI iyniosh How Girls Can Help Ths''
Low. Juii.'t:: Leaders Manual for Girl
?, hsisWsssi.r Francis ,,:n ps In' Boy With tbs
First for Chlldren 1915. tIGA-sa14.
searer. c; II. American Boys Booz Of Ezsc.
Fairy Stories and Books for Young
est Readers.
Baldwin. James Hero Tales Told in School.
Blaisdsll. M r. Pretty Polly Flinders.
Candeze. Ernest The Adventures Of Grillo.
Cowles j. d. Favorite Folk Tales Rstold
Dasent Sir g. W. East O. the Sun and Yves,
l. Grover. E. o. Tho Outdoor Primer. txR.
G915o
Han. N. =. Jam and Bette. ,a4m-H14s,.
kleissr. Clare. and others. The Progressive
Road to Reading: Story Steps. txR-K67Ip
Large. L. A. Old Stories for Young Readers
Macgregor. Mary. Stories From the Ballads.
McMurry, Mrs. L. OBJ. More Classic storie,
for the Little Ones.
Mother Goose: Mother Goose in silhouettes
1907. tYP-Ms53i.
strang. Mrs. Herbert. ed. Ny Merry Book.
Wilson. G. L. Indian Hero Tales Retold
Wilson. Richard. The Russian Story Book.
Stories for Older Boys and Girls.
Baton. ". P. Peanut Cub Reporter
Gregor. E. r. The Red Arrow
Madison, L. +. Daughter Of the Union
Schuits, J. W. Apauk.
Sin2master, Elsie Emmel!ne
Fiction.
Backus. Mrs. Henry. A Place in the Sun.
Bottome. Phyllis. The Derelict
hyrne, Lawrence, pseud. The American Am
be ssador.
Dunsany. E. p. 18th baron. A Dreamer.
Tales.
o"mstock. Mrs. II. T. The Man Thou Gayest
Farnol. Jefyery. The Definite Object
FISHER, Mary. The Treloars.
Foote. j. L. Dumb-Bell Of Brookheld
Gaines. r. L., and Read, G. w The vii
lirc Shield "
Gratacap. L. p The End
Grosyenor johnston tStrange Stories of tn.
Hart. Nina. and Perry. E. NJ. Representatiy.
Short Stories
Henderson. W. e. b. Behind the Thicket
kipling, Rudyard. A Diversity of Creatures
Lynde Francis. Stranded in Already.
McCsbe. Joseph, The Pope.s FavorIte
Mackay. l. H. Up the Hill and Over
Maupassant, Guy de. The Second odd Nun
Der. WV '"A
Moore. leslie. Anthony Gray-Gardener.
Ogden e. W The Rustler of Wind River
ihiipotts. Eden. The Banks Of CoIne
smith, o. A. Short Stories Old and New.
wilkins. NJ. F., and Kingsley Mrs. +. M. Ar
AlAbaster BOx.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-21

that the way was clear. 1t was well
he did, for almost the first thing he
saw was the head of Mr.. Watersnake
close by his big, green lily-pad. With
out making a ripple Grandfather Frog
sank out of sight and FASTENED to bury
himself in the mud once more. FOR OK
all those who seek him he fears none
SO much as Mr.. Watersnake.
1t was dusk before Grandfather Frog
yentured up again. This time the way
was clear and he climbed out on his
big green lily-pad to lead the evening
chorus as usual. But he had been sing
ing not quite half an hour when an
other shadow seemed to drift over the
Smiling Pool. Grandfather Frog knew
that II was no real shadow this time;
IL was Hooty the Owl So once moro
he sought the safety of the mud at the
bottom Of the Smiling Pool. So ended
a trying day. II Peter Rabbit could
have seen all that had happened
doubt IL ever again he would envy
Grandfather Frog.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-21
England Must Have Her Tea.

England Is willing to economtze on
food; she even has been compelled to
abandon roast beef and jams. but she
must have her tea.
Public auctions Of tea. discontinued
June II, have been resumed, according
10 dispatchas received here today.
Sales will be conducted under the
new rationing system. by which firms
are allowed to buy only In proportion
to their last purchases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-21
a reception by boys from his own state
His daughter accompanied him.

just before tho regimental review last
night and again after retreat" tho
more than 1000 young men in the camp
and their guests were given an unusual
treat The Naval Reserve Quartet
from the Minneapolis office, which Is
on its way to France to help entertain
Pershing's command. stopped off at the
camp and sang a number of patriotic
songs through megaphones. The quar-
tet is composed Of Theodore Kline,
Kenneth Johnson, Ray Brenna and Ray
Dahlberg. They sang "Hows Every
thing in Dixie" Il Love the Whole
United States" America. Here's My
Boy" Lots All Be Americans Now"
'Hooray FOR Wilson" and other popular
patriotic songs.
Many officers and their wives attend
ed a concert in the Y. NJ. c. A. recrea-
ton hall last night. Josef Konechy.
bohemian violin virtuoso. assisted by
Martha Stelzl, soprano, and Mary Iris,
pianist. were the principals.
Karl j. Schmidt, District boy to
leave Saturday, July 21, for Princeton,
N. j., to enter the Aviation Ground
School of Instruction. has served nine
months on the Mexican border during
been connected with the District Ma
tional Guard for the past four years.
during which time he has seen rapid
promotion. holding the position of FIRST
duty sergeant at the time he was or
dered to the Fort Myer officers reserve
camp several months ago. Mr.. Schmidt
Is an expert rife and pistol shot and a
brother Of Alfred G. Schmidt. member
of District rife team, winning trophies
at Sea Grit. N. j.: Camp Perry, Ohio.
and Jacksonville. Fla, the past three
years.
Henry w. Colman, another Washing
tonian who is leaving for the aviation
school. was member of Troop B, LIST
District Cavalry. when the United
States got into the war. He took a
position In the once of the quartermas.
ter general. Having had several years
experience In railroad work. he worked
on one of the special committees for
the council of national defense until a
| week ago, when his services were &C
cepted for the aviation corps. His
Washington address is 1920 18th street
northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-21
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

Brig. Gen. j. G. D. Knight took oath
as Engineer Commissioner of the Dis
trict of Columbia. J. P. Murphy was
selected assistant United States at
torney for the District of Columbia.
The proposal of preferential election
for Commissioner through the feder-
ated citizens associations was vetoed
by the President as embarrassing to
his free choice. The District of Co
lumbia called to the colors 1853 men,
with requirement of service for 923
men. The Chamber of Commerce held
outing at Chesapeake Beach. Among
those who died during the week were:
Campbell Darlington, lawyer: ]. F.
Lyons. jr.. prominent in Catholic
Church circles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-21
THE WEEK
EpitOme Of Events Ending July
p, 1917.
THE wAH,,

The drawing Of men registered as Of
military age WAS made: the immediate
draft concerned 1.374.000 men. expected to
give an army of $4,000 men with 30
per cent exemption. The shipping con.
struction program was further delayed
by controversy between MAJ. Gen. Goe-
thals and William Denman. The United
states contributed $118. 021. $40 to the Red
Cross fund: In an upheaval Of the Ger
man ministry, DR.. Georg Michaelis suo-
ceeded DR.. Bethmann Hollweg rs chan
ceior; the change was apparently con-
seIvativo and favoring most active war
activities; rumor supposed that reac-
tionary results might develop. A shalse-
up IN the British ministry resulted in the
return Of Winston Churchill as minister Of
munitions and other changes The royal
family Of Great Britain. abandoning titles
OF German origin, named itself the House
OF Windsor" Riotins against tho pro-
visional government of Russia occurred in
Teutons on the eastern front. Teutons
assumed greater offensive.
NATIONAL.
Women Of the suffragist cause, con-
victed for their part in rioting be-
cause OF Dicketing the White House,
were sentenced to sixty-day work.
house sentences; the President par
doned them. Porto Rico voted for pro-
Ai0ASASu. L. w. Law Bull was IcAOboO
an injunction to prevent arrest for
non-payment Of taxes in a Massachu-
sets town which he alleged was not
his residence. Three men were ar
rested in Kansas for selling court
plaster reputed to be inoculated with
germs of tetanus and other diseases.
DR.. e. E. Pratt. chief of the bureau
Of foreign and domestic commerce Of
the Department Of Commerce, resigned
under pressure Among those who died
during the week were: Bo Sweeney,
assistant secretary Of the Interior;
Rear Admiral ". H Emory. L. 8. N.
retired; Rear Admiral c. H. Arnold. U.
S. N. retired.
FOREIGN.
Roland 8. Morris was designated as
American ambassador to Japan. Tuan
Chi-jui, commander of republican
forces. assumed premiership of the
government of China; monarchical
forces were suppressed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-21

The Sim Fein organ. Factionist, of
Limerick. Ireland. which has been APP
pearing for some months. has been
suppressed The police seized the
plant.
John Wisenauer. sixty three, employed
as cook at the Spring Grove State Hos
pital, Catonsville. Md. was found dead
with a fractured skull In a stream
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-21

Az a new convenience for house.
wives q mop and floor brush have been
combined on one handle.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-05-24
CURTIS VOLUNTEER PLAN
KILLED IN CONFERENCE

Washington, May 2l.-The Cur
It's amendment to the army bill,
adopted by the senate almost unani-
mously, allowing those who yolun-
teered instead Of waiting to be
drafted to be carried on the rolls
as volunteers, was killed in confer
ence. The secretary of war was very
much opposed to the amendment,
and it was the administration pres
sure that killed it,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-05-24
STUFF PICKETS GETTING
ON WOODROW'S NERVES?

Washington, May President
Wilson has convinced advocates OF
woman suffrage that he is friendly
toward the passage of the federal
amendment. He would like to see
it passed at this congress, but will
not initiate such a movement He
will, however, push it next session
This is the impression gathered
by the committee which waited on
Wilson, representing the progressive
party conference which recently met
in st. Louis, and representing. also.
the prohibition Socialist and Wo-
mans parties.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-05-24
GERMANY DOWN
|. TO GRASS DIET
Alfalfa Made Part of the Nations
Menu
MORE FOOD SHORTAGE AHEAD
Meat Becoming Scarce and Indica-
ton of Greater Restriction for
Next Year-Liying Now
ON Hope
,[l.Tt'~

Copenhagen, May 22.-Beriin
now, is feeling the potato shortage.
he residents of the capital have
been warned that it may be impos-
Mble to supply everybody this
week, but that those who are I'M
able to obtain the full ration will
be given cakes
The supply of pork Is short and
It will be sold only on Thursday
Another announcement says that
a reduction in the present meat
rations after August Is is being
considered. In view of the food
shortage. Professor Weldner, an
agricultural expert at Passau, Ba-
yaria, advised the people to follow
the example of Nebuchadnezzar and
eat grass. He informed them that
both red clover and lucerne talfal-
fa) may be used for the making Of
tasty dishes for human consump-
ton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-05-24
BIGGEST BLAZE
CAUSED TWO MILLION LOSS

Atlanta, Ga. May 22-Fire that
started in an obscure negro section
swept a broad path through the resi-
Dental section of Atlanta, devastat-
ing scores of blocks and destroying
many of the citys finest homes
and hundreds of negro houses. The
flames were under control after
they had eaten half way through
the exclusive Ponce de Leon aven-
ne residence section The only life
lost was that OF a woman who died
from shock Damage s2,000,00O
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-05-24
THREE WEEKS WILL TELL
THE TALE OF RUSSIA

Petrograd, May 21.-The next
three weeks will show definitely
whether or not Russia, through no
fault of its own, but by the force
of circumstances will be unable to
continue the war Conditions both
at the front and in the rear of the
armies are so critical that no gov
eminent can be blamed if the at
tempt to reorganize Immediately
proves a failure.
The peasant deputies of the gov
eminent now in Petrograd report
that since Easter the transport of
all supplies of corn has ceased and
the supplies in the rear of the
army are being exhausted. Hunger
riots are threatening as the towns
in the northern governments are
without bread.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-05-24
TEN MILLION DOLLARS TO
PUT CRIMP IN SPECULATION

Washington. May ga special
fund of 10 million dollars, to be
used to putting crimps in specula-
tors by breaking corners" and
thereby bringing down food prices,
has been asked of congress by the
newly established food administra-
ton board.
Power has also been asked to
conduct a searching national probe,
where it becomes necessary to de-
termine the exact supply, the de-
mand. the ownership, cost and pro-
fits and to compel holders of food
stuffs to come in, lay their cards
on the table and show the govern
ment what they hold and what pro-
fits they have made out of it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-05-24
SEVEN MILLION KILLED
AND END NOT VISIBLE

London, May 21-The number o
men killed in the war thus far wai
estimated at 1000 400 by Arthur
henderson. member Of the wal
council, in an address at Richmond
He estimated the total casualties Of
the war to be in excess Of the pop
ulation OF the United Kingdom
CThe population OF the United King
dom, according to the census OF
1911. was 47,370,530.)
Mr. Henderson said that after
nearly three years of military effort
which was unprecedented. there was
no immediate prospect OF cessation
of hostilities
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-05-24
ADD THREE NEW CABINET
MEMBERS Is THE PROJECT

Washington May 22.-President
Wilson'S cabinet will soon be in
creased by three new portfolios
secretary of food administration,
secretary of munitions and sup
tion,-according to official belief
here today.
Action by the senate in limiting
the powers of the council of nation
al defense so that much of the work
now being done by the advisory
committee of the council will be
shifted back to the shoulders of the
cabinet, has made new posts in the
ca binet imperative, officials declare
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-05-24

Amsterdam. May % With Span
ish and German relations at the
breaking point over the subma-
rine situation, another U-boat pro-
test, this time from Sweden, was
made at Berlin today The Swiss
government is forming mission to
20 to Washington to clear up mis-
understandings
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-05-24
IRELAND MAY
HAVE CHANCE
Home Rule Proposed by the Eng.
lish Premier
CONVENTION TO gE CALLED
Political Miracle to BE Accomplish.
ed ii the Present Plans of
Great Britain Are
Worked Out

London, May 22-For the first
time in modern history the destinies
OF Ireland are to be placed in the
hands of the lrishmen alone. The
British prime minister, David Lloyd
George, announced to the house of
commons today that the govern
ment will call a convention of Irish
men to frame a constitution for
Ireland and If Irishmen are able
to agree upon any scheme for the
administration of their country, will
attempt to enact it into legislation
without delay
All sections. parties. creeds and
factions, with clergymen and lay
men, as well as politicians, and
even revolutionists of the Sim Fein
society, will be invited to get to-
gether,
If this final attempt succeeds a
political miracle will have been
accomplished
Dublin. May 22.-The proposed
convention is warmly welcomed by
almost all sections of the National
lists. The constitutional Nationalists
who are now opposed to that party
and who have marked their tenn
porary dissatisfaction by voting for
Sim Fein candidates, are equally in
favor of the convention
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-05-24

Bowel regularity is the secret OF
GOOD health. bright eyes, clear com
plexions, and DR. Kings New Life
Pills are mild and gentle laxative
that regulates the bowels and re-
'ieyes the congested intestines by
-emoving the accumulated wastes
without griping. Take 6 pill before
,etiring and that heavy head, that
lull spring fever feeling disappears
Get DR.. Kings New Life Pills at
your druggist. Csc.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-05-24
MOTOR TAXES
STAY IN BILL
House Stands Firm on the Commit
tee Idea
souTHERNRRs EXEMPT COTTON
Zone Rate ON Mail Matter for Pub
Locations Seems to BE Set
tied-South Is Very
Happy

Washington, May 22,-Two sharp
contests during consideration of the
var revenue bill in the house today
resulted in Southern mem bers kill
ing a proposed tax of $3.50 bale
on raw cotton. ,....- -rw
Victory of the cotton forces, who
triumphed over Representative
Moore of Pennsylvania when his
proposed amendment was stricken
out on a point of order, was greet
ed ioyously by those interested in
the Democratic sugar industry.
The automobile tax amendment
offered by representative Doremus
of Michigan was written into the
bill after a futile attempt had been
made to strike out the entire para
graph relating to ) per cent tax
on automobiles. motorcycles and
tires. An amendment BY Represen-
tative Kelley Of Michigan, TO strike
ont the paragraph entirely was
beaten IS to AS. Then the Doremus
proposal to tax only firms paying
at least per cent about $4,000 on
their actual capital invested was
adopted by vote OF SO to 80. AL
proposal by Represent Gillett of
Massachusetts, to exempt motorcy-
cles from the tax was defeated SO
10 ~.
The ways and means committee
failed today to agree upon a see
ond class mail rate plan. but some
sort OF a proposal will be decided
upon tomorrow. Sentiment appar-
sntly is growing in favor Of grad
iated zone rate running from y
o cents a pound on second class
natter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-05-24

Washington. May 22.-Robert
&. Lovett. chairman of the board Of
the Union Pacific railroad. having
volunteered TO give virtually his
entire time during the war to the
Red Cross work, today became
chairman OF a committee which will
endeavor to coordinate all var re-
lief measures as means Of pre-
venting duplication and waste.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-05-24

Leavenworth, May 21.-Alexander
Caldwell, veteran OF the Mexican
war. former United States senator
and one of the largest freighters
ever employed, died yesterday aged
81 years He was in ST. Joseph's
hospital at Kansas City at the
time. He had been i'll for many
months.