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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-15
Quote Editorial in The Star.

"As patriotic citizens we will obey
the order" the resolution states The
pastors declare that I'VE adopt as our
own the words of an editorial in The
Washington Star" and quote as fol-
lows:
when war RACES and pestilence
threatens, men and women turn nat
urally to God and to Gods house.
Church ministrations, with their re
minderS Of the divine promises. soft
en- the grief Of those bereaved by war
and strengthen in every one the spir-
it of religious and patriotic devotion
and sacrifice for ones God and for
churches, through their influence on
the minds and souls of men, can do
more to win the war than even clerk
assemblaEeS in government depart
ments. Rightly used. the churches will
furnish Il minimum of promotion
agency to distribute influenza germs
and a maximum contribution to de-
stroy the panic fear in which an cpl
demic lives and moves and has it's
being"
In conclusion, the resolution takes
in question the scientific warrant for
the closing of the churches, declaring:
I'VE are aware that the order is
justified as an extraordinary measure
taken for the public safety. but we
and SO dangerous a power should only
be exercised when it is clear beyond
question that the emergency justifies
it. and that the measure ordered is
adapted to abate the evil. This. we
submit. is not true in this case. 1t is.
in fact, very doubtful if it has scien
tific warrant, and we. therefore. feel
justified on every ground in protest
ing against the action which has been
faEan''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-15
INDUSTRIAL STATUS, TOPIC
Southern Commercial Congress to
Meet October %,

To. discuss the industrial status Of
the south and to provide for a COM
mercial survey of that section. the
Southern Commercial Congress will
call for the conference was issued
by Robert Bingham, president of the
Organization, today. Among the mat
tiers to be discussed will be war
problems and how efficiently the
south may handle them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-15
CHILDREN CARED FOR
AT GOSPEL MISSION
Mothers Are Ill With Influenza.
Three-Day Infant Loses
Parent.

Ten children, ranging in ages from
three days up to nine years, whose
mothers are under treatment at local
hospitals for influenza, are being
cared for by supt. and Mrs. Herbert
W. Kline at the Gospel Mission, PA
John Marshal place.
OF these children there is one whose
mother is war worker from Mis-
souri,. The mother was removed from
her rooming house to a hospital and
the child taken to the Gospel Mis-
sion.
Two Greek children, one fifteen
months old, and the other three days
old, are also being cared for at the
mission. The mother Of the children
died yesterday Of influenza The
father, employed in the city. arrang-
ed for their care at the mission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-15
CITY ITEMS.

Mission Sardines. lie; Fish Roe, 15c;
Tuna, 10c & 15c; 2 cans Red Kidney
Beans, Csc: pkgs. Quaker Corn
Flakes, Csc; 2 lbs. Navy Beams, Csc; 3
lbs Pure Pepper. 81; 2 cans Tomatoes,
ESQ: 20-os. Baking Powder, 17hc; Pea
nut Butter, zoo: Gunpowder Tea, sec;
Perfect Blend Tea. CSC 412 4th Sc.
and all the ]. T. D. Pyles Stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-15
italian Draft Treaty Ready.

The State Department has today
transmitted to the Senate the italian
draft treaty for ratification. The
treaty is understood to be similar to
those made with Great Britain,
France and Greece.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-15

Fresh Flowers to Brighten the
convalescent's days. Shaffer, 900 14th.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-15

Blackistone's Beautiful Violets.
18th and H NV. Phone M 1907.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-15

1t pays to read the want columns Of
The Star. Hundreds of situations are
filed through them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-15

Drnss BEDS Relacquefed. Satin orBrixAt
John A. Gottsmann & Co., +. 5431.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-15
POSTMASTER CHANCE
AMONG MASK WEARERS
Workers at P. O. Windows Adopt
Precautionary Measures to
Guard Against Germs.

Employees of the city post Office
brought in direct contact with the
public yesterday appeared at their du-
ties wearing gauze masks to ward off
influenza germs.
City Postmaster Merritt o. Chance
appeared in one of the coverings.
All workers at windows waiting on
the public are required to wear the
masks Workers Connected with
local draft board No. 3, located at the
city post Office. are wearing masks.
Clerks at the stamp and other WIN
dows are especially brought into
contact with the public, it is pointed
out sitting in a draft with the breath
of patrons blowing in. All such
workers donned the gauze coverings
today.
Knows How Muzzled Dog Feels.
Health officials declared that it
would not be necessary for letter
carriers and workers engaged ON the
mailroom floor to don the masks.
Clerks experienced difficulty with
the masks at first Many would take
them off for a "breathin' spell" One
man declared that he now knows
what a dog feels like when it Is
forced to wear it's first muzzle.
After the first hour had passed.
however, city post office employees
got used to the masks and tried to
forget about them. The coverings are
supplied by the Red Cross.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-15

Safe Deposit Box. $3.50 q Year.
Wash. Safe Deposit. s1e-91s Pa ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-15

GUIDES Floral Tokens
are always appropriate-alway ex
pressive. Prompt delivery. 1914 F
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-15

he wfu Of Rev. Charles e. Buck.
3Oetor Of Rock Creek Church. dated
July n, 1915, has been offered for
UFobakA He leaves his entire estate
10 his wife. Emile C. Buck. and names
her as executrix.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-15
PASTORS PROTEST
!: C[OS|NGCHURCHES
Weakens Morale Of People
and Nears Infringement Of
Rights, Says Federation.

Protest against the order of the Dis
trict health authorities in closing the
churches on Sundays on account of
the influenza epidemic was registered
by the Pastors Federation of Wash
ington at a meeting held yesterday.
Signed by Revs. Randolph H. Nc
Kim. Wallace Radcliffe and H. w. O..
Wilmington. the resolution adopted re-
corded solemn protest" against the
order suspending public worship in
churches on the Sabbath on two
grounds:
Because it is contrary to the high
est interests of the community. as
tending distinctly to weaken the
morale of our people.
Because it comes dangerously near
to an infringement upon the free ex-
ercise of religion guaranteed to
American citizens by the first amend
ment to the Constitution
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-05-14
TEACHER, DELIRIOUS, LEAPS
TWENTY FEET TO HER DEATH
Miss Elizabeth Bamman, III With
Pneumonia, Eludes Nurse and
Jumps From Window.

Miss Elizabeth Bamman. thirty-hve, a
teacher in private school. while de-
lirious jumped from the second-story
window OF her home at No. 22s Mount
Hope Place. the Bronx at o'clock this
morning and sustained injuries from
which she died half an hour later.
Miss Bamman had been III with pneu-
monla for several days. and last night
her condition became very grave. She
made several attempts. It was said, to
set from her bed. but each time her
nurse. Miss Jennie McGee. OF No. 2o3
TTemont Avenue. restrained her.
Miss MCGEE was called from the room
at . o'clock this morning. and as soon as
she was alone. Miss Bamman sprang 10
a window and plunged through TO the
courtyard below. a distance Of about
: twenty feet.
Miss McGee and others in the house
hastened to her. and she was carried
back to her room. Or. Van Etten. {. No.
500 East fremont Street called. Miss
Bamman died soon after no reached her
side
Dr. Van Etten said he understood that
Miss Bamman was a daughter OF a
well known retired business man OF
Asbury Park. y. j.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-05-14
MAKERS Of CORK LEGS
STRIKE FOR MORE PAY
Ihirty-five Per Cent Increase Asked
in Anticipation OF Large
War Orders.

Makers Of cork legs went on strike
this morning, following meeting las
nj ght in an east side hall at which reso-
mlions were adopted demanding an in
crease in wages OF 50 per cent In the
preamble 1t was stated: THE world at
large has from the dawn OF history
uuderestimated the gravity aud impor
tsnce Of tine artificial limb makers
craft Then It was
Resolved. that tho artificial limb
makers Of New York city In conclave
assembled do now declare themselves
on strike and hereby declare them
selves TO be representatives Of an es-
sential trade; and it is further
Resolved. that before the large war
orders begin coming in the artificial
limb makers hereby demand So per
cent. wage increase and recognition as
the Artificial Limb Makers Union by
the American Federation OF Labor"
A committee from the union repre-
sented to the American Federation Of
Labor that the trouble had been start
ed when a, A. Marks OF No. 7O2 Broad
way locked out his limb makers when
they assumed to dictate TO him In the
matter Of wages and hours.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-05-14
YAPHANK TROOPS
GET TOUCH OF WAR
ON WAY ACROSS
Metropolitan Division Cheers
as DeStroyerS Chase and
Sink u Boat.

The Metropolitan Division G7th),
New YorRs own" from Camp Up
ton, got a touch OF German sea war
fare on tho way across to France.
Before tho American public at largo
knew that the New York boys, 10000
of whom lifted New York from its
feet when they paraded down Fifth
Avenue a few months ago, had left
Yaphank. stories were being pub
l.shed OF the London reception ac-
corded to American troops which
followed them.
An excerpt from n J teo -
Ger on one Of the transports tells the
story.
We're over here at last" runs
tho letter. Bully voyage One cx-
citing adventure. Submarine sighted.
Yours truly saw the poriscope. Great
excitement on all the ships Scared
Nix. 1t was great sport for all the
boys, their first touch OF real war
fare az practsed by the Boche
There was bully race, the American
destroyers going after tho u boat
like the hounds after bare.
They got tho l}oche. They Just
skinned tho water, turning loose
their guns as they went, We could
see the shots as they struck the
water. Then there was bigger
splash than the rest. The 4 boat
had been hit Good night! The de-
stroyers had saved her the trouble OF
submerglng They sent her below
for keeps The 4 boat showed up
AS burial AZ sea was taking place
1 on one Of the transports. Tho fu-
neral continued while tho race aud
Aght WAS IN progress
"A voyage like this certainly makes
a fellow loathe the Boche. You realize
what rotten sports they are to take
human life i'm that fashion II they
get YOU, why YOU don't have any
sort Of a run Tor your money Tho
conduct Of our New York boys was
splendid, They are a game bunch AN
right. When they saw the sub they
stood on deck and ioshed about n;
and maybe there weren't some cheers
when she went down
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-05-14
Dandruff Surely
Destroys the Hair

Girls-if you want plenty of thick,
beautiful, glossy, silky hair, do by
all means get rid of dandruh, for II
will starye your hair and ruin It IL
you don't.
II doesn't do much good 10 try TO
brush or wash II out The only sure
way TO get rid of dandruff 10 to dis
solve II, then you destroy II entirely.
To do this, get about four ounces Of
ordinary liquid arvon; apply It at
night when retiring; use enough 20
molsten the scalp and rub it In gently
with the finger tips.
BY morning most all, n not all, of
your daudruh will be gone, and three
or four more applications will COM
pletely dissolve and entirely destroy
every single sign and trace Of IT,
You will find, too, that all itching
and digging Of the scalp viii stop, and
your hair will look and feel hundred
times better. You can get liquid Ar
v, at any drug store. II 10 inexpen-
slve and four ounces is all you will
need. no matter how much dsndruff
you have. This simple remedy never
fRils--Advt.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-05-14
BROOKLYN BOY, MISSING,
ENLISTED EARLY IN WAR
Private Lynch "Must Have Given
Good Tussle," Says Uncle
J. II. Winters Wounded.

Private Bernard T. Lynch, reported
in to-day's casualty list as missing
in action on April 81. Is an orphan,
eighteen years old. who Tor about
four years prior to his enlistment
lived with his uncle. Mark Moss, at
No. 5i5 46th Street. Brooklyn. He is
q plumber by trade, In May 1917,
he enlisted In the infantry in New
Haven. Conn. whore he was born.
lie sailed for France last September.
Mr.. Moss said to-day that his
nephew was a powerful boy. He
rust have given the Germans good
russle before they made him prisoner"
said the uncle. who assumes that
this IL what missing" means,
Jacob II. Winters. listed as slightly
wounded" is the son OF James Winters
OF No 1873 Cooper street. BROOKLYN, lie
enlisted in the infantry last March and
went to France In June. Winters. who
Is nineteen years old and is a painter
by trade. indicated In letters recently
received by his family that he AS wei
as all the men OF his OUTFIT were eager
for "A scrap" His younger brother
Robert, Is "a member OF the attn Reg-
mcut, state Guard.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-05-14
RESOLUTION ON HEALTH
INQUIRY IS SIDETRACKED
Dowling Prevents Attempt in Board
of Aldermen to Show Up Hylan
Administration.

A resolution intended 10 show mp the
IIylan Administration Investigation of
the Health DsparLmet which wRs
dropped after Du J. Lewis AlnsIer re
aligned as Health Commissioner, Was
to-day sidctrscked at a meeilng Of the
Board " Aldermen The resolution
WAS olnuy introduced by Alderman
Bruce NJ. Falconer Of Manhattan, and
Arnon l.. Squiera Of bIooklyn, both
Republicans o. provided that report
be made 10 the BOARD of Aldermen by
president MacBride of tho CtNl Sor-
vice Commission apd Commissioner Of
Accounts llrshfield on the status OF
their Health Department investt1atton.
Borough President bowling OF Man
haitian. who. bv virtue of his ohce is "A
memt OF the Board ~ Aldermen, OBJ
ected 10 The resolution being immedi-
ately considered he characterized "a
as an attempt To ridcule the Hylan
Administration As a result Of the
bowling objection the resolution was
referred to the Committee on Rules
from which 1t may never be resurTectod
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-05-14
S55,OOO,OOO STOCK ISSUES
BLOCKED IN FOUR MONTHS
Federal Reserve Boards Voluntary
Committee Turns Over Work
to New Body.

WASHINGTON. May 4-with a
record Of having effected a curtaIlment
OF SOS, 600. 900 in Issues OF new capital
stock In hvo months the Federal Re
serve Boards voluntary capital issues
committee gave way to-day to the oom-
mittee created by statute.
The official birth OF the new commit
tee screws tho lid tight on unwarranted
expansion in industrial, public utility or
municipal Issues for the. period OF the
war. II begins work with the solid sup
port OF the large bankers associations
and practically every stock exchange In
the country.
since the voluntary committee was
formed. Jan, l2, three hundred and ff-
teen applications. embracin a total is
sue of sac $50 900, have been consid-
cred, OF this amount, 1881, 300 900 was
for the purpose Of refundlng or renew
ing obligations already created. Ua-
qual1ed disapproYal was given new
applications totsllinR $50, 900. 000 so the
aggregate amount placed on the maTSe
this year is Sit2 100000. In the same
period last year new capital stock
issues totalled $4,000 900,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-05-14
FEDERAL HOME RULE PLAN
IS SPURNED IN IRELAND
Barnes'S Proposal, Regarded as
Trial Balloon" Finds Cabi-
net Supporters.

LONDON. May 1.-THE speech on
Sunday In which George Nicol Bsrnes,
Labor member OF the War Cabinet ad-
vocated a Federal scheme Of homo rule
ioT the United Kingdom has attracted
much attention IN political quarters
here and IN Ireland The LOBBYISTS
at Westminster say the utIerauce was
IA trial balloon" to test the country 5
opIuiol and declare that although the
Government has not decided definitely
or federal scheme, individual members
OF the Cabinet. Including Premier Lloyd
George. are inclniug more and more
tu such a solution OF the Irish problem
This is due partly It Is said because
they believe the scheme affords the
only chance Of winning Ulster TO Home
Rule
The Daily News credits the Ministers
with the opinion that li is the best pol.
Icy "a frame an Irish Home Rule bill
which win be general IN structure and
which could be ntted into suhsequeu,
act cstabushtng similar Federal Par
liameuts IN England, scotland aud
Wales. The suggesu uon, however. Is re.
Jected absolutely IN Ireland, aceording {,
despatches from Dublin
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-05-14
GERMANS PREPARE FOR THIRD
and GREATEST BLOW OF ALL
They Have Hold for Six Weeks in Picardy
and Have Gained Comparatively Little
Ground in Four Weeks in Flanders.

WITH TIFm BRITISH AItMthS IN
FRANCE, May II (Unitsd PresO.--
The German high command is oom-
pleting preparations for tho third and
perhaps the biggest thrust Of all BIZ
weeks have passed since the com
bined drive OF the German and Ba-
vsrian crown princes was checked on
both sides Of the. somme, and oom-
psrstively little ground has been won
by Won Armln and Won quasi on the
Lys durins the last four weeks. Yet
more than 1So German divisions
tabout 100000 mem have been used
on these two battle fronts. and Hin
denburgs promise to Germany Of a
quick decision has gone by the
boards,
Tho Allies, lighting as one army
and under a single commander, not
only have frustrated the enomy's
plans but have forced an almost
complete uNcrhauHnE OF MS tntlfe
army and have nccossltated brand
new start
Hlndonburg, obviously forced TO
scrap his original plans aud build
others. has brought now leaders to
tho west front, including Mackensen.
according 10 reports, he IN conccn-
trating the German empires total
output OF brain. muscle and material.
The principal feature Of German
activity Is tho bomblrdmont with gas
shclls.o the back areas. Even vii
lagos a considerable distance to tho
rear are doscd with harassing hrc.
But the British gunners are better at
this game than the enemy. plasterlng
the German communications so that
many have been abandoned as I'm
practicable.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-05-14
ITALIANS FOUGHT
FOE HAND TO HAND
AND HELD HEIGHTS
Kaiser Reported to Have De-
manded Big Austrian Of
fenSive of Charles.
ITALIAN ARMY HEADoUAR-

ITALIAN ARMY HEADQUAR-
TIERS IN NORTHERN ITALY,
Monday May 10 (by the Associated
pressD italian troops repulsed with
heavy loss desperate enemy at
tempt last night to redeem the loss
VI Monte Carlo II Is believed that
this was only the first OF a series OF
effort 10 regain tho lost ground
owing to the valuo Of the height
which commands tho approaches to
tho valley leading from Trent to
Eovorto.
The night last night was in the
darkness and was a bloody hand to-
hand struggle over the rocky slopes
Of tho mountain Tho Italian posi-
tons however, were maintained in
tact
Thus far tho lighting around Monte
Curno has been OF local character
and not part Of any general Of
fonslvc. although tho outposts show
increasing activity all along Jhe
mountain front
PARIS. May 1.-THE Kaiser. dur
ing h,s conference with Emperor
Charles at Grand Headquarters, In
sistod on a big Austrian offensive
against italy simultaneous with the
renewal Of the west front drive, nc
cordlng TO reports received here to-
day
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-05-14
BOLSHEVIK TROOPS INVADE
MONGOLIA FOR IT'S MILES
Chinese Cabinet Considering Ac-
ton to Check Movement
Further South.

LONDON. May N.-Bolshovlk troops
have penetrated more than l50 miles
south In Mongolia from the Siberian
border below lrkutsk. according 20 a
despatch filed on May y by the Daily
Mails correspondent at Tientsln.
The Chinese Resident General at
Urgs. In northern Central Mongolia.
about 800 miles southoast OF Irkutsk.
has urgently telegraphed the Pekln gov
ornment, says the correspondent. re-
porting the arrival OF Bolshevik troops
at UrgN. nearly l75 miles inside Mon
golian territory. Tho Mongolians,
the Resident General stated. were uu-
able 10 resist tho Bolsheyik. who had
confiscated goods belonging TO several
wealthy Chinese merchants.
Tho Chinese Cabinet. adds the cor
respondent. Is considering what steps
are necessary 20 prevent tho wovement
of the invaders spreading southwark.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-05-14
FOR GERMANS ON PYCARDY FIELD IN LAST SIX WEEKS
PAY -YOU-GO REPEAL
is SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
Measure Relieves City of Adhering
TO Financing Policy
During War.

ALBANY. n. Y, May H.-An-
nouncement was made by Gov Whit
man to-da.. that late last night he
had signed the Wagner bill relieving
New York City OF the necessity OF
adhcrinR to the pay-as-you-go policy
Of financing public improvements dur
ing the war.
Under the terms Of the Wagner bill.
New York is authorized to issue each
year during the war and FOR one year
after its termination. sl5OOO.OOO in cor
porate stock and serial bonds to finance
non-revenue producing improvements.
such as schools and hospitals. The
measure was advocated by New YORK
authorities.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-05-14
A. A. LANDON OF BUFFALO
APPOINTED AIRCRAFT CHIEF
Expert, With Much Experience in
Europe, Takes Place as Head
of Production.

WASHINGTON. May li-Archer A.
Landon OF Buffalo. y. Y, has been
appointed Chief Of the Aircraft Produc-
ton Division. 1t was officially an
nounced to-day. l.andon was formerly
vice President Of the American Radi-
ator Company. He has had much ex-
percnce In EurRpe. lie has already as
sumed his new post
Without having an official connec-
tion with aircraft production, Landon
for many months has interested him-
self In that situation, And, It Is known
that he was one Of the first men to ap-
preciate the shortcomings In the air
craft programme and TO suggest
changes therein.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-05-14
ROUMANIk PLEDGED TO SELL
GRAIN TO CENTRAL POWERS
Fodder, Poultry, Cattle and Wool
Also Promised in Special
Treaty.

AMSTERDAM, May 14.--A Vienna
despatch says That special economic
treaty between Rumanla and the CEN
tral Empires provides that Rumnnia
will sell to Germany and Austria
Hungary her surplus production in
1918 and 1919 Of all kinds OF grain,
including seeds, and also fodder.
pulse, poultry, cattle, fibrous plants
and wool, Roumania also agrees TO
sell this surplus to the Central Pow
ers for further period Of seven
years II 1t should ne required.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-05-14
BOY SLAYER MUST DIE.

ALBANY, n Y. May li.-Th" death
sentence Of twcnty-year-old Emil
Green. found guilty ot shaving Henry
f. Tha5yr in ,ue Bronx in March IeI''
was upheld by IA, Court of Appeal r
to-day. Gt,eu. Who was only elsh-
Zee. years old when the, crime was
'ommtttod, ln,. posed utI'h't ludI
he WAS iIratIonai at the time because
of the relations OF his mother and
sister Win rhaycr and the excessive
use OF lntoN .Cants.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-05-14
BERLIN NOW ASSERTS
SHELLS SANK VINDICTIVE
Story False, Says London, Reaffirm-
ing Admiralty Account of
Exploit al OStend.

LONDON. May 1.-THE British cruis-
er Vindictivo, recently sunk In tho os-
lend harbor, did not contain comenL
says German wireless despatch ro-
ceived to-day, The cruiser was sunk by
the nre OF the German batteries and was
not blown up by the British. the de-
spatch further asserts
In response TO the foregoing the Brit
ish Admiralty to-day declared that the
Bhtish communique Of May 10, stating
mat the vindlctiye was filled With ce-
ment. was absolutely correct and that
tne German message was entirely false,