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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
/. ployment at the Post Office Depart

ployment at the Post once Depart
ment.
The following appointments were
made in the boiler house the past week:
Edward MCGEE and George Tinkham,
pipefitters: Thomas A. Dreamer and T.
A. Donohue, helpers. and John Handy,
fireman.
J. c. Larson, machinist. Of the Canal
Zone. was a visitor at the meeting of
Columbia Lodge, No. ia. I. A. of M,
Wednesday evening.
Samuel Peake Of the west gun car
riage shop is absent on leave.
William McDougal. Frank Meyers. ].
Mannheimer. John McAuliff and P. Nc
Auliff. machinists of the west gun car
riage shop. resigned during the past
week.
Federal Local, No. PIT. of Blacksmiths
and Helpers. held a regular meeting
Monday night, at which time several
addresses were delivered in the inter-
est of the organization.
C. E. Kalestrom. pipef1tter. was alb
sent several days on leave the past
week.
B. w. Mish. machinist Of the west gun
carriage shop. was called to his former
home in Pennsylvania on account of
the serious illness of his mother.
The following toolmakers were
called to work in the tool shop the past
week: Elmer H. Hobbs. P. ]. Sneeton.
E. p. Skinner. Arthur H. Dariin, Henry
S. Flint. Walter P. Bowden, c. NJ. OF
terback, G. E. Burch and NJ. A. Nc
Cleary.
David Reidy. machinist of the west
gun carriage shop, is confined to his
home by illness.
The following apprentices were as
signed to the tool shop Wednesday,:
E. E. Owen. r. T. Pitt, H. r. Talbert,
l.. F. Spaigat. B. E. Dement,, r. L.
Schwenk and J. w. Graham.
Louis Cronson of the west gun car
riage shop is absent, due to an injury
to his knee.
]. Hughy and V. Rupert. toolmakers,
have resigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
Knights of Columbus.

The annual election of directors and
officers Of the Columbus Country Club
was held last Sunday. with the follow
ing results: DIR. ]. Rozier Biggs. presi-
dent; Charles P. L. Moran, first vice
president; F. J. P. Cleary, second vice
president; Harry B. Spicer, treasurer,
and Edward J. Cunningham, secretary
The five officers and John c. Merkling,
Frank M. Mclaughlin, A. Hamilton
Wilson, Lewis A. Payne and Leo A.
Rover will constitute the new board of
directors. President Biggs outlined
number of propositions for the coming
year, the most important of which will
he the completion of the building this
summer. He also announced the APP
pointment of Leo A. Rover, chairman of
the finance committee; Joseph r. Free
man, chairman of the landscape COM
OF the tennis committee; John c. Merk-
ling, chairman of the house committee,
and Edward A. Strudley, chairman of
the athletic committee.
At the annual banquet of the Knights
OF Columbus Bowling League. held re-
Gently, Joseph B. Mccain, the retiring
president, was presented with a trav
cling bag in appreciation of his services
as president during the past two
years.
The first and second degrees of the
order were exemplif1ed in Washington
Council Monday and Friday evenings
The third degree will be exemplifled
this afternoon at o'clock under the
direction of the state deputy. Imme-
diately after the degree a compliment
tary dinner to the initiates will be
served at the Ebbitt House. Wednes-
day evening the council will give a
smoker at the same hotel, and on the
following Monday evening the annual
ladies night" will be held at Rau
scher's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
CITY POST OFFICE.

The following letter carriers are alb.
sent on account of Illness: r. H
Thompson. H. w. Trueman. G. B. Bish-
op and H. E. Whitley.
The following have been drawn from
the eligible list and qualified as substi-
tute carriers during the past week:
R. NJ. Alderton. A. J. Baker. w. A. Muir
ray, A. Richardson and c. V. Sparrow
B. H. Dolly, E. J. Cassidy and p Ger
ardi have been promoted to the posi-
ton of regular letter carriers.
Capts. C. C. H. Davis and l.. H. Pat
terson have been dropped from the
rolls of the Office in order that they
may take command of their companies
in the LIST Separate Battalion.
First Lieut. Jesse C. Sweeney, carrier
section. returned to his duties last
week.
H. C. Butler of the Brookland sta
ton was absent the greater part of last
week. His assignment was taken care
of by Subcarrier C. D. Whalley of the
main Office.
A. B. McQuin is looking after the as
signment of F. H. Spangler at Chevy
Chase station.
]. ]. Culliton. letter carrier, resigned
last week on account of i'll health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
NAVY YARD.

At the last meeting of Columbia
Lodge. No. ia. I. A. of NJ, held We'd
nesday evening. it was decided to hold
special meetings at a place near the
navy ward on Tuesday afternoon and
all day Wednesday, April IS, at place
near the bureau of engraving and
printing, and Thursday afternoon,
April 26, for the purpose of receiving
ballots in the special Grand Lodge
election. The tellers are John Byers, j.
r. Morgan and J. w. WATERFORD.
Charles Hays; a tool maker has been
granted leave for two weeks to visit
his relatives at New Haven, Conn.
Johnson Hardy, leading man of the
forge shop. who has been absent for
the mast week on account of Illness, has
recovered Sunlclentsy u return TO
work.
allied to work in the west gun car
iage shop: J. c. Snyder. Albert
H Lockhard. H. Appold, A. Herbert.
-2obert Campbell, Harry Manning, Carl
Bowman and l.. F. Gill.
Edward Robinson, machinist at the
boiler house, is absent for week of
ais annual leave.
Wiliiam Keil, helper of the forge
,hop. is absent on account of injuries
.eceiyed while working at the steam
Edward s. Marks and w. H. Ruling.
apprentices, were assigned to the west
-un carriage shop Thursday.
Lieut.. Joseph Giovannoni, a tool
maker. and Patrick Murphy. an APP
prentice of the tool shop, have been
allied to service with the District of
Columbia National Guard.
G. L..Donnelly and E. ]. Byrnes Of
the west gun carriage shop have re-
signed to enlist in the navy.
Frank b. johnson, leading man of
he pipe shop. has been absent several
lays on leave.
q. NJ. Lyles, machinist of the torpedo
shop, who has been i'll, is preparing to
enter the hospital to undergo an opera
ton.
Charles Schultz has returned to work
after enjoying a weeks leave. Part of
the time was spent with relatives in
Baltimore.
David Murphy of the west gun car
riage- shop. has. resigned to -accept-em-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
OBJECT TO UNDERTAKEN.
No Law to Prevent Location in a
Residential Section

Protest against the proposed location
Of an undertaking establishment at
14th and Harvard streets northwest was
made 20 Commissioner Brownlow yester-
day by committee of residents of that
section. 1t was contended that the bust
ness enterprise would be an injury to
the neighborhood. which is residential
In character.
At the suggestion of the Commissioner
the committee conferred with Assistant
Corporation Counsel Stephens, who ex-
pressed the opinion that there is no law
governing the case. Mr.. Stephens sug-
gested the desirability of the Commits
sioners conducting n public hearing to
determine whether or not there should
he promulgated a regulation requiring
the consent of adjacent property own
ers ana residents TO the establishment
Of an undertaking business. 1t was
said that the Commissioners probably
Will announce i hearing for this pur-
pose at an early date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
Woman Benefit Association.

The seventh anniversary of Victory
Review. No. ~. was celebrated Tues
day with a birthday party at Pythian
Temple The hall was decorated with
national flags, Maccabee colors and
red, white and blue ribbons draped
from the electric chandeliers to the
tables. An elaborate musical program
arranged by Mrs. Ruth Ellicott valen-
committee. included selection by the
orchestra from National Tent, Messrs.
Shambaugh, Kress, Luber and Valen-
tine: song, Miss Lillian King. accom-
panied by Miss Alva Ansley, Mr.. Cook
and Mr.. Ray; contralto solo. Miss Marie
Koontz, and tenor solo. Taylor Chewn-
ing. Both Miss Koontz and Mr.. Chewn-
ing were accompanied by Edwin Bal
the orchestra before the birthday sup
per was served The tables were ar
ranged octagonally and profusely dec
GRATED with pink roses and tulips. in
large birthday cake. frosted in white,
on which were scrol1ed "1910-1317 Vic
tory Review. No. -. w. B. A." in
raised letters. 1t was surmounted by
Refreshments were served and Mrs.
Estelle V. Huntington. commander, cut
the birthday cake so that each of the
eighty members and guests present
might have "a taste" Mrs. Mabel T
Larue. deputy supreme commander, and
Mrs. A. N. Welch. district deputy. were
guests. Each made short address,
commenting the excellent work and
steady progress of Victory Review.
Mrs. Huntington was presented with a
parasol by her officers and members
In responding she paid tribute to "the
splendid cooperation she had received
from her officers and the members"
Dancing followed. with music by Ma
tional Tent Orchestra.
The guard teams Of the various re-
views in the District are drilling twice
week under the direction Of an officer
from Fort Myer and are all enthusi-
astic over it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
STAYING OFF VISITORS.
State, War and Navy Departments
Facilitate Business.

A good deal of the routine business Of
visitors to the State, War and Navy de-
partments now is transacted at the
main entrance of the building housing
those departments. That service is per-
formed by representatives of the three
departments in charge of bureaus of in
formation. Miss Mary Greer of the Of
fee of foreign trade adviser represents
the State Department.; John B. Ran
dolph. chief of the record division, the
War Department. and Magnus Thomp-
son of the library. the Navy Depart
ment. Most of the business of the con-
slant throng of visitors is disposed of
by these representatives a the main en-
trance. and it is only when that is not
possible that the visitors are permitted
to enter the building to see the officials
In person. Each of the representatives
at the door has telephone connection
with eE-y office in the building and
much or the business is done over the
wire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
HER MALE ATTIRE FAILS
TO SERVE AS A DISGUISE
Miss Edith McCord Arrested While
Waiting for Train at
Union Station.

Miss Edith McCord, nineteen years
old. wearing male attire and her hair
cut short. sat in the office of Inspector
Grant, chief of detectives, at police
headquarters yesterday afternoon, and
made It plain that she was terribly disap-
pointed. She had bought a ticket and
was about to board a train to go to
Newark, n. J., when Chief Horne of the
Washington terminal police. and De-
tectfve OBrien. called her to one side
and told her she was under arrest.
Miss McCord came here from San Fran
cisco about year ago. She had barber
visit her home at $50 9Th street southwest
yesterday and cut about three feet of hair
from her head
And every woman must admit that
mems clothes are much more conven-
lent and comfortable than dresses.
she remarked.
Miss McCord was arrested on COM
plant of her mother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
Court Orders Prisoners Release.

Justice Mccoy of the District Supreme
Court has directed the release OF Earl
Il. Barrett. who has been on bail since
last Saturday awaiting a hearing on a
petition in habeas corpus, which he
sued out against Raymond W. Pullman,
superintendent of police, who was
holding him 'incommunicado," he al
legged. without placing charge against
him. As no return was made to the
writ the court directed the release of
Barrett. who was represented by At
torney Michael r Mangan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
NEW RECRUITING STATIONS
Others Are to Be Opened Within the
Next Few DAYS.

Through the efforts of a recruiting
committee appointed by Col r. D. Sims
president of the Military Service Legion
two new recruiting stations have beer
opened in this city, one at 3122 NJ street
King, jr, and the other at 1924 18th
street northwest, use of which is given
by Aaron Sommers.
The committee expects to announce
within a few days the opening of other
in the army. navy or marine corps may
enroll.
The committee in charge of the work
Is composed of Col. Clarence v Sayer
Harry Gladman and Henry Lansburgh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
BRITISH LABOR'S GREETING.
Parliamentary Committee Send
Cablegram to Samuel Gompers.

The parliamentary committee of the
British Trades Union Congress, in a
cablegram received yesterday by Samuel
Gompers. president of the American
Federation of Labor. declared its belief
that the moral no less than material
effect of Americas declaration of pur-
pose will hasten the end of the world
tragedy and put an end to war forever"
The British organization also well
coined the additional men and material
coming from America, and added that
il was glad to learn that the trade
unionists of America are united in sup
porting" what is termed lone of the
most DISTINGUISHED acts in history
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
More Care on Dairy Farms.

Although medical supervision of
employees on dairy farms is not re-
quired under the regulations of the
Districts health department, that Of
fee has announced that dairy farmers
who voluntarily maintain such super
vision will receive credit therefor on
It's monthly dairy farm score card.
This movement is to encourage de-
gree of painstaking care which, though
not legally required, is considered
highly essential from scientific and
sanitary standpoint.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
DECISION ON COMMITTEES.
Chamber of Commerce Not to Define
Duties More Strictly.

That it would be inadvisable to define
the duties of the various committees of
the Washington Chamber of Commerce
any further than is already done through
the names by which the committees are
designated was decided at a meeting of
chairmen and vice chairmen of COM
mittees at the New Ebbitt House yester-
day.
II was decided that in specific cases
where questions arose as to which COM
niittee should handle given propositions
the questions should be settled by the
committees between which the conflict of
jurisdiction arose. The meeting of chair
men and vice chairmen TO consider points
of jurisdiction was taken in accordance
with action recently taken by the cham
Der.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
Loyal Order of Moose

Columbia Lodge, No. 1926, has adopted
a resolution offering the services of
the membership to the President in de-
tense of the country. Friday the mem
bers of the lodge were guests of Alex
andria Lodge at it's annual installation
Of officers and banquet At the first
meeting in May smoker will be held.
Several members of Congress have
promised to be present. among them,
it is announced, Speaker Champ Clark
and Representative NJ. NJ. Garland. who
is also general dictator of the order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
To Observe Health Week. -

National Negro Health week is to be
in Washington this week.
from the Medico- CHR
urgical Society of the District have
been asked to give short talks on
health and sanitation in as many
churches as possible. beginning to-
day DR.. George w. Cabaniss is in
charge Of assignments to various
churches and public gatherings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
Ladies Auxiliary, A. O. H.

Division No. recently celebrated the
twelfth anniversary of its organiza-
ton. Music was the feature of the
evening and many vocal and instru-
mental numbers were given, after
which refreshments We're served fol-
lowed by a social hour. The event was
brought to. a close by singing of "The
Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
c. Onou. Russ Charge d'Affaires.

At the request of the retiring Rus
sian ambassador here, George Bakhme-
teff, the provisional government at
Petrograd today designated c. Onou.
counselor of the embassy. as charge
d'affaires.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
Mexico Takes Over Railways.

The American ambassador at Mexico
City has reported to the State Depart
ment that the Mexican government has
taken over the Tehuantepec railway,
the Vera Cruz to Alvarado railway and
the rolling stock and connecting tracks
of the Vera Cruz Terminal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
Preparations for Weddings.

Consult Guide about the flowers and floral
decorations. Estimates given. 1914 F. st.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22

William Carl Ruediger. director of the
summer school. whose office is at 2023
G street northwest, is holding! daily
consultations with prospective stu
dents,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
Local Alumni Of Georgetown.

Plans for the formation of a Wash
igton Club of Georgetown University
Alumni are being completed by the fol-
lowing committee representing the
alumni: Daniel w. ODonoghue, chair
man; William E. Leahy, Barry Mohun.
Harry r. Cover. Hugh j. Fegan. DR..
Samuel Owen and DIR. Lowe.
The alumni are planning to attend
the laying of the corner stone of the
Georgetown Preparatory School. June
II, at which time it is expected former
Gov. Martin Glynn Of New York will
be the speaker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
Appointments

James W. Hall. William N. sutsr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
MARYLAND ROAD MEN
ARE NOW TAKING STOCK
Work Is Being Done Under the
Auspices Of the National Re-
search Council.

great interstate stocktaking of
road materials is now under way. with
1'r. William Bullock Clark, state aeolo-
gust of Maryland in general charge OF
ley, chief engineer of the state roads
commission Of Maryland. directing the
engineering work. This undertaking is
part of the work of the national re
search council, organized by the Ma
,'jeual Academy Of Sciences at the re-
quest of President Wilson to assist
the council of national defense The
committee which is Investigating road
materials is known as the committee
ON available materials for rapid rail
road. highway and fertilization con-
StruCtion behind the front Its jnTeS-
legations are being conducted along the
Atlantic and gulf coasts with the aid
OF the biologists Of the different states
end the stale highway departments.
This is a class Of work long advocated
by organizations like the American
Highway Association, which are work
Ing TO corrclate the highway activities
OF the country TO the end that the tax
payer VIII get the most return in good
roads for his money. one Of the most
helpful means of securing this most de
sirahle result is 10 have available for
the road builders Of any locality com
plete information as to the materials
suitable for their needs, and this Will
he assured through the combined eff
forts Of these biologists and highway
engineers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION
URGED FOR WAR PERIOD
Road Commissioners Advocate Con-
tinuance of Work to Move Crops
and for Military Purpose.

Highway construction and improve
ment should not be suspended during
the period of the war. in the opinion of
highway commissioners and others who
have given the subject thought While
it may be necessary to curtail the pro-
gram for new construction. owing to
lack of necessary funds and labor. il IS
essential that roads of military inpor-
lance and those needed for moving
agricultural and Industrial products
should be completed and maintained
in efficient condition.
Production of foodstuffs and Other ne
cessaries and OF all articles required
for prosecution of the war will be
much larger in the aggregate than
ever before and it is OF vital necessity
that the roads already built should be
kept in condition.
In a letter 10 Howard z. Coffin Of the
council of national defense. Roy j..
Chaplin chairman of the good roads
committee of the national automobile
chamber Of commerce. asks the council
to investigate the situation and see il
it is not possible to secure a modtca-
ton of the order to railroads directing
that gondola cars shout not be used
for hauling road building materials.
Unless so modified. the completion o!
road improvements of imperative ne
cessity and all road maintenance VIII
be prevented. resulting in tremendous
losses in road investment due to rapid
deterioration and increase in food
prices during the fall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
Members of the Committee.

The members of the committee are:
Alahama-Prof. =. a. Smith, Univer-
slty. and W. S. Keller, state highway
engineer, Montgomery.
Connecticut-Prof H. F. Gregory.
New Haven. aud c. ]. Bennett, state
highway commissioner. Hartford.
pelaware-Dr +. Il. Mathews, Johns
hopkins University. Baltimore. and
Wilmington.
FIorida-Dr f. II. sellards ITALIA
hassee. and W. +. Cooke state highway
commissioner, Tallahassee.
Georgia-Prof- :. W. McCauie At
lanta, and T. p. Stanley, state highway
engineer. Athens.
BATON Rouge. and W. E. Atkinson
state engineer, New Orleans.
Maine-Dr- H. p Little. Waterville;
Prof. W Z. Ford, New Haven, Conn
and Paul y. Sargent. chief engineer
state highway commission. Augusta.
Maryland-Dr. William Bullock Clark
Baltimore. and H. G. Shirleyfi chief en-
eineer, state roads commission, Balti-
more.
Massachusetts, Prof B. X Emerson.
Amherst. and Arthur W. Dean, chief
engineer. state highway commission,
Boston.
Mississippi-E \. Lowe, Jackson. and
gineer. Magnolia.
New Hampshire-Dr. ]. W: Cold
thwait. Hanover. and F E Everett,
state highway commissioner, Concord
New Jersey-Dr. II. 3. Kummel, Tren-
ton, and r. A. Meeker. state highway
engineer, Trenton.
New York-D-. G. P. Berkey, New
York. and E. a. Dufey. state highway
commissioner, Albany.
North Carolina-Dr. Joseph Hyde
Pratt, Chapel Hill, and w s Falls,
state highway engineer, Raleigh.
Pennsylvaria-Dr. r. y. F. Penrose,
tr.. Philadelphia. and W. =. uhler, chief
engineer. state highway department.
Harrisburg.
Rhole Island-Dr. Charles W. Brown,
Providence, and I. w. Patterson, chief
engineer. state board OF public roads,
Providence.
South Carolina-Prof Stephen Taber.
Columbia. and ]. Roy Pennell. state
highway engineer, Columbia.
Eirginia-Dr. Thomas L. Watson.
Charlottesville, and G. p Coleman,
state highway commissioner. Rich
mond.
Texas-Prof. ]. Jdden. Austin, and
Prof. r. L. Morrison. College Station.