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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-12

A Little Spice of Life.
Our butcher is u pleasant man,
Altho very, very unfortunate
He is not able to make money
Has made none since war started.
The wholesalers make 1T ALL
Gle drives Rolls Royce Sundays,
Has three sons In college
And has summer and winter homes,
And they are not the same
He is a director in three banks
And owns a business block,
But he can't make any money.
The wholesalers make 1t all.
We mentioned that before.
On account of force OF habit
He mentions II to us every
Time we go into his place
The wholesalers make it all.
Yesterday We went in and said:
"A dollars worth of lamb chops"
"Righto .' said the butcher,
And he sliced off dollars worth:
How much are they?" we asked.
Two dollars and fifteen CENTS"
Replied the butcher, smilingly.
My butcher is pleasant man,
But he can't make any money.
Two New York ex-gunmen--toush
guys-were watch ing a certain kaiser
f;llum performances the other evening.
One of them stood 1t as long as he
could and. grabbing his cap and
plucking his companion by the sleeve,
he said; Come on wit me aroun' to
de stage door. I'm goin' to lay for
that guy and bean him when he comes
out"
Notice by a western paper that a
man out there has been arrested for
fool-hoarding."
1t Is not at all strange that Foch' s
nutcracker should fasten itself on tho
crown prince.
We have our moments of deep de-
preston sVhen We believe that in Suitc
of ali reports to the contrary, a man
who is very rich may also be reason
ably happy. A fine state of affairs,
indeed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-12

Many automobiles in New York |
carry conspicuously signs reading. |
Men of the service have lift as far |
as we CO."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-12

The Huns ara running so fast that
they may not be able to stop when
they reach the Hindenburg line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-12

fcopyrisnted, 1ai7. by The wheeler syndi,
cate Incl
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-12

eS, lnueed, commenced Alice.
She tried to keep Burton fronllaaving
to say something that he did not It
Yas autumn--the crisp. Indian sum-
Tier days had come and were almost
gone. and yet he had not brought up
the question that had become habitual
at the turn of the season.
There were two weeks more before
the wedding and before Alice's depart
ure. The trunks were almost packed
and Alice had made arrangements in
half-hearted way TO put some few
personal possessions In storage. Ev-
cry one~was saying to every one else
that Alice was lucky to be able to
start out at last. and Alice tried very
hard to keep a beaming smile on her
face when she went out or when
neighbors called to- congratulate her.
She felt that at all hazards she must
be true to the tradition of the Cor
| dovas. She must not show herself I'M
| worthy Of their blood. Still her eyes
| filled with tears when she looked at
| the travelling bags, and on the eve of
| her departure she threw herself on
her bed and gave way to the tears
that had been gathering. Possessed,
once more. Ola measure OF self con-
ktrol. she tekphoned to Alexander
certain woodland path where the au-
tumn leaves were still gold and red
| and. donning thick veil to hide her
| tear-stained eyes. hurried out to meet
him.
She sat herself down on a fallen
log and drew him to her side before
she explained. a
I'm not going" she said. It want
! ed you to be the first one to know it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-07
MISS W0YTYCH sc0REs/
TRIUMPH WITH VIOLIN

Miss Helen Woytych scored tri-
umph with her violin at the twenty
eighth annual concert of the Vaughn
class of Calvary Baptist Sunday
school held at the school hall, Sth and
H streets, last night. Miss Woytych
gave an excellent exhibition of double
stopping in Brahms waltz in A
Major" but scored even more heavily
with Sarasate's Gypsy Melodies" and
the sparkling "Hejri Kati" of Hubay.
George O'Connor made his first pub
lie appearance since a recent illness,
this being the eighteenth year that he
had sung for the Vaughn class. Fol-
lowing his songs, the class presented
him with bouquet. F. L. Pratt made
one of the hits of the evening with
the presentation of Jimmy Law" a
burlesque oratorio. Miss Florence
Steffens pleased with Haydn's "Mer-
maids Song" and as a member of the
Madrigal Quartet, which gave several
numbers. Other members of the quar-
tet were Mrs. Bessie Birch Haycock,
Charles D. Church and James S. Hicks.
Mrs. Howard Blandy was accompanist.
Dore Walten gave two violoncello
numbers.
Committees which arranged the con-
cert were headed by the following
chairnen: Talent, j. st. Clair Hambly
business, A. Owen Penny; press, Will
liam w. Green; decorating, E. P. Rod
man, and reception, j. E. Fox.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-07
Hard Up

With winter knocking at the
door 1 look my slim possessions
DER, and shed a brace of signs
I'm needing bacon, meal and
spuds, Pm needing shoes and
hats and buds, and prunes and
hooks and eyes. I'm needing
cabbage leaves to smoke, I need
the coat that is in soak, my need
is urgent, sore; the shelves are
bare of pie and cake, the icebox
has no luscious steak, and Win
ter's at the door. But peace is
also at the door, so let my soul
lie sad no more, and let my heart
rejoice; the dove of peace is
overhead; and wars a thing
that's done and dead, she says,
in cooling voice. And if the dove
has got it straight, that mans a
rather yellow skate who hands
out tears or signs, though he
may find his cupboard bare, no
Hoover bread or doughnuts
there, and no denatured pies.
My shoes let in the wintry
breeze, my pants have patches
on the knees, they're shiny, aft
and fore; but trifing things
don't matter now; l smoothe
the creases from my brow, for
peace is at the door. The win
ter's coming, pretty swift, and
soon the air-cooled snow will
drift, and rotten tempests roar !;
and if we have no grub or coal
there'll still be joy in every soul,
for peace is at the door.
WALT MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-07
NAVY RAISED $35O,mO
IN WAR WORK CAMPAIGN

A final report issued by Rear Ad-
miral T. ]. Cowie. in charge of the
united war work campaign in the
Navy. shows that that department
contributed in excess of s350.00O. In
4 communication to his co-workers
Admiral Cowie tells of the sacrifices
made by men Of the Navy. and says:
"The Navy gift measures the spirit
of Navy appreciation of the work of
the seven war organizations. 1t can
not be said to measure the extent of
that appreciation, because the Navy
had little to give. From that little it
gave all 1t could.
IF the value Of an Institution may
be tested by the attitude of those for
whom the Institution exists. the Navy
has proved the united war work fund
Of basic Importance. The Navy re-
Spouse tells q significant story. not
only Of this value. but of morale, ma
tional spirit and Navy achievement
which deserves notice"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-07
GEN. H. A. GREENE RETIREs.
Placed on List on Own Applica-
ton After 40 Years Service.

Brig. Gen. Henry A. Greene, COM
handing the Department of the Phil
ippines, will be placed on the retired
list of the Army on his own applica-
tom after more than forty years
service. He is from New York and
was graduated from the Military
Academy in June, 1879. His service
was in the infantry arm, except for a
two-year detail in the adjutant gen.
erals department, until November,
1914, when he was appointed brig
adler general
He organized and commanded the
91st Division at Camp Lewis. Wash
ington. but did not accompany It
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-07
SAILOR SHOT IN FIGHT
IN SOUTH WASHINGTON
Marines and Soldiers in Conflict
With Civilians-Police
Dispense Them.

A party of marines and soldiers at
Pennsylvania avenue and AZ street
last night about IL o'clock engaged
IN fight with colored man. The
men in uniform then marched south
on Az street, and police of the fourth
precinct, fearing trouble. ordered
them to keep out of South Washing
ton.
During the excitement one shot was
fired, the bullet striking Colvin Work
man, A sailor. living at 624 22d street.
He was taken to Casualty Hospital
and later was transferred to Naval
Hospital.
Military policemen and police re-
serves from the fourth precinct re-
Sponded to a riot call, and the enlist
cd men scattered in all directions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-07
HOGS IN U. S. ABUNDANT.
More Than Heretofore Estimated,
Food Administration Reports,

much larger number Of hogs than
heretofore estimated, according to the
United States Food Administration. In
fact, the supply is SO large the
slaughterers are said to be finding it
difficult to handle, and to help relieve
the situation the administration has
called upon the railroad administra-
ton to apply an embargo.
Despite this reported abundance Of
hogs throughout the country. it is
not considered likely that the public
will enjoy any decided reduction in
the price of pork any time soon. Also,
in Washington the receipts Of pork
have been light, prices remaining at
a point as high as at any time during
the past year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-07
Eugene Carhan Hurt.

Eugene Carhan, colored. twenty
years old, 1920 P street, early this
morning was injured when a motor
delivery wagon he was operating COL
lided with a motor truck in charge
of an unidentified man on Wisconsin
avenue. in front of the property of
Edward B. Mclean. He was taken
to Georgetown University Hospital.
A motor vehicle of the United
States motor transport service was
damaged to the amount of $50 last
evening when it collided with a
motor delivery vehicle at Connecticut
avenue and NJ street. The delivery
wagon. the property of Jules Demo-
net, was Only slightly damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-07
MAP EXPERTS TO DANCE.
Entertainment for Army Branch to
Be Given Thursday Night.

Members of the central map repro
duction plant of the Army. with head
quarters at Washington barracks,
will hold an entertainment and dance
at Rauscher's Thursday night.
Corp. Davis of the 472d Engineers,
who formerly drew animated car
toons for the movies. is preparing one
of his unique films for Thursday
night s. N. Fabian, concert player,
ana Ernest Lent Of the BelascoN The
alter viii take part in the program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-07
Aid for Professional Workers.

A Washington office of the section
for professional workers Of the De-
partment of Labor has been estab-
lished in the lobby of the Hotel Cor
don, GIG 18th street.
Departments and services in WASH
ington planning to release professional
workers at an early date have been
asked to refer these workers, in case
they wish Unemployment. to the pro-
fessional section of the United States
employment service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-07
2 Lbs. 7ec Guppowder Tea, s1.25;

10 Reckitts SC Blue, 39c; II doz. Safety
Matches. 99c; 10 cans Cocoanut, 99c;
large cans Tomatoes, CSC; IL jars
French's Mustard, 99c; 8 Knox Celia
tine, 99c; 6 cans Gold Seal Baking
Powder, 99c; 5 cans Riosa Baking
Powder, 99c; BIB. cans Wilbur's CO.
Goa, 9sc; lbs Spaghetti, s9c. 1920 18th
NV. and all the J. T. D. Pyles Stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-07
ADJUSTMENTS.
Women War Workers Appeal
National Theater
Sunday, December 6, 3 PAM.

Auspices National American woman
Suffrage Association
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait, Prestaing.
Speakers: DR.. Anna Howard Shaw. Mrs.
william Gibbs McAdoo, Mrs. Josephu1 Oanieis.
Mrs. Raymond Robins, Miss Hannah Black,
Miss Jane Delano,. Mrs. F. Louis slade. MIS-.
Charles L. Tiffan1
ALL SEATS FREE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-07

lie Address before the New Thought
Association tomorrow at 1880 pm.
in Studio Hall, 1919 Connecticut ave-
nue.. His subject will be THE New
Age"
The Y. NJ. G. A. and Y. W. c. A.
will hold a joint social tonight at
18th and NJ streets Mrs. A. 6. Car
roll Of the Y. w. c. A. will be the
hostess.
All young men in uniform from
Brownsville or East New York are
MEETING rmsltHa o Of the World War veterans
of Brownsville, N. Y. at o'clock to-
night at the Young Mems Hebrew As
ISOLATION, 18th street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue: The he organic re- MIA, ton 81
Hoffman, Eaton R. Katz, Harry Win
nick, Dave Shenn and George Doonlef.
The Maine State Association will
meet at o'clock tonight at the COL
lege Women's Club, 1922 I street.
Rev. Columbus Bradford. field secre-
tary of the New Thought Alliance,
will address the Eagles Wings New
Thought Center, 500 18th street. to-
morrow, II am, on the subject: The
Pearl of Great Price"
GThe Bachelors, will hold their
fourth dance of the season week
from tonight at Dyer's assembly, 1917
r street. A committee composed of
the following will be in charge:
William J. Moran, J. w. Hammett. e.
C. Ardeeser, jr.; Jack Lewis, w. Earl
Groverman, Roy D. Schlegel and j.
Paul Ardeeser.
A regular meeting of the Washing
A1r1roni Association Of Hnw9 rd
University will be held this evening
on the campus at 8 o'clock. The COM
manding officer of the 8. A. T. c. will
speak. The band will be present.
A debate will he held this evening
at the National University Law School,
SIS 18th street. The question is RE
solved, that the allied nations should
intervene to establish stable gov
eminent in Russia" Representative
Horatio c. Claypool of Ohio, with DR..
C. S. Young, formerly superintendent
of public instruction for Nevada, and
H r. Hartman. of the Alaska bar,
will be judges. The public is invited.
Col. Robert H. C. Kelt0n- will de-
liver a lecture before the members of
the College Women's Club Monday
evening at o'clock. Section 1 will
be hostesses with Mrs. Harvey w.
Wilson, chairman.
A travelOgue on South America will
be given at the, Wilson Normal Com
munity Center next Tuesday evening.
'swomen in War Industries of the
South" is the subject of an address to
be given by Mrs. Rosalie Goulding,
correspondent for the California News
Syndicate, who will tell of personal
inspection of the southern women in
, war industries. at the meeting of the
Washington Secular League, Pythian
| Temple, 5 pm. tomorrow.
The Columbian Women will meet
Tuesday, at the College Women's Club,
1922 I street. At o'clock there will
be a social meeting followed by a
business session at 4:45 and an adj
dress by Elsie Sanders, who has been
engaged in reconstruction work at
Walter Reed Hospital.
Better postal facilities for the resi-
dents of the northeast section of.the
city, with the establishment of a gen.
eral branch postal station, will be
urged at a meeting of the Northeast
Citizens Association. Monday night
Other matters of local and civic inter-
| est will be discussed at the meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-07
Automobiles Collide.

of Charles Reardon, 1864 NJ street
and John Madert. 18th street and Co.
lumbia road, occurred at 18th street
and Park road last night about 1880
o'clock. Madert's car was damaged,
but the occupant escaped injury
Lindsey B. Branson, 629 F street
northeast, and Paul Woodson, Union
Trust building, were occupants of
automobiles that collided in front of
1923 l. street last night about 1880
o'clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-07
". M. MERTENS, INJURED
BYSTREET CAR, DIES
Jury Believes He Failed to Observe
Proper Care-Other Traffic
Accidents.

William NJ. Mertens, treasurer of
the Mount Vernon and Marshall
knocked down by a street car near
9TH and L streets southwest Wednes-
day afternoon, died at Emergency
Hospital as result of the injuries.
Coroner hewitt yesterday afternoon
conducted an inquest over the body
at the morgue.
Mr.. Mertens, who was sixty-one
years old, was deaf, it is stated, and
the jury reached the conclusion that
the accident was caused by lack of
care on his part. The deceased, who
resided at 63S East Capitol street,
formerly resided in Cumberland, Md.
His funeral will take place Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-07
CITY ITEMS.
Brass Beds Relacquered, Satin OF Bright
John A. Gottsmann & Co.,
$50 Pierce st. NV.
Franklin 5431.

Lumber. mill work and glass. spe-
cial mill work gotten out in own mill:
largo or small orders. Eisinger Bros.
and W NV. Phone N. 1873.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-07

Dine mt Cary's New Place.
Luncheon begins at noon; dinner al
5 pm. week days, Sundays 1880 to $3.50
pm. Table d'hote service. Dining
room second floor. 1927 F street.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-07
Protest Increase in Gas Rate.

Another resolution was adopted pro-
testing against the proposed increase
in the price of gas, especially in view
of the poor quality now. supplied. 1t
was urged that should a temporary
increase be necessary due to labor
problems it be stipulated that the
original price be restored when con-
ditions are normal.
Increase of salaries for the public
school teachers again was urged. One
of the teachers addressed the meeting,
saying that eighth grade students are
leaving school and obtaining more
pay in various positions than are paid
the teachers Of the high schools.
The association commended the
Brookland Red Cross and Catholic
War Relief. after a brief, report on
by Robert F'rischkorn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-07

When the Occasion Demands Flowers
phone Main 24l6. Shaffer, 900 14th st.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-07
w. C. Kidwell Leads Section 2.

W. c. Kidwell. with sales amounting
TO s1,061 to his credit, continues to
lead the field in section 2, which in
cludeS carriers whose routes are in
residential and semi-business neigh
horhoods. P. Gerald, with $3.50 worth
of sales. is second in this field. and
George T. Ellis, with s13S to his credit,
is third.
The carriers in section 8, which in
cludes those whose routes are in ex-
clusively residential neighborhoods
and takes in the so-called rural dis
~ date, has sold stamps amounting to
s514. D. NJ Stewart is his nearest
competitor. Third position is filled by
IL. NJ. Chase.
a dozen or more of the men are
utilizing their spare time evenings by
calling on prospects and a number of
sales of large amounts of stamps have
been made by this method.
To Use as Christmas Gifts.
The fact that the banks of this city
will mail out checks within the next
few days totaling approximately $780,
900 to depositors in Christmas savings
funds. is expected to prove an impor-
tant factor in swelling the confess
1ants' sales records. The carriers
state that many of their customers
have promised to invest all or a por-
tion of the amount represented by
these checks in war savings stamps,
which they will use as Christmas
gifts.
Supt. of Carriers Clarence V. Schoo-
ley who has been absent on leave for
several days. returned to his desk yes
terday and through individual talks
with the newcomers among the car
,iers outlined plans for stamp selling
which proved successful in the other
contests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-07
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

James A. Edgerton will give a pub
lie Address before the New. Thought
Association tomorrow at 1880 pm.
in Studio Hall, 1919 Connecticut ave-
nue.. His subject will be The New
Age"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-07

The Y. NJ. c. A. and Y. W. c. A.
will hold a joint social tonight at
18th and NJ streets Mrs. A. 6. Car
roll of the Y. w. c. A. will be the
hostess.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-07
WOULD HAVEPOu|CE
FORCE CAR SERVICE
BrookIand Citizens Are Told
Department Has Power to
Improve Traffic.

Whether the police department can
force the street railways of the Dis
trict Of Columbia to carry out the
provisions Of their franchises to give
sufficient, safe and comfortable serv-
ice to the public was discussed at a
meeting of the Brookland Citizens
Association last night in the Brook
land Masonic Temple.
The association was addressed on
the subject by Prof. Mccarthy Of the
Catholic University of America, who
said it is his opinion that the law
provides that If the railway company
does not abide by the terms Of the
franchise steps to enforce it can be
taken by the police department. The
Washington Railway and Electric
Company was criticised for the serv-
ice on the Brook1and line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-07
To Appeal to Congress.

The street railway committee was
directed by the association to draft
"a petition to be presented to Congress
better service on the line.
David j. Lewis, director of tele-
phones and telegraph, addressed the
meeting, in which he told of the par
Gel post work accomplished in the
last two years, and illustrated how
the telephone and telegraph can ac-
complish the same public service Of
100 per cent efficiency as, he said, the
parcel post is now doing.
A resolution was adopted urging the
Public Utilities Commission to con-
slider a transfer point at North Capitol
street and Florida avenue and also at
Massachusetts avenue and North Cap
itol street between the lines of the
two local street car companies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-07
H. c. RICHTER TAKES
. LEAD IN SECTION |
Sells S2,358 Worth of Stamps
in Letter Carriers
Contest.
OTHERS PUSHING CLOSE

Henry C. Richter yesterday jumped
into first place in section 1 in the
Washington letter carriers ten-day
selling contest, which started We'd
nesday.
Although considerably handicapped
in their efforts of stamp selling by
reason of the fact that they are now
handling the heaviest mails of the
year, and possibly in the history of
the local post office, each Of Post
master Chances gray-coated sales
/ men is doing his utmost to capture
one of the thirty-four cash prizes,
amounting to $1,000. donated by Rob-
ert Berberich's Sons.
! Changes in the Race.
! The principal features of yester-
i days progress were the passing of
! Postman Ashford, who was setting
, the pace in section 1, and the appear
ance in the running of H. S. Van
. Noorhs. whose route takes in Meridian
Hill: Henry Trueman and James P.
Connor. Walter Creel has temporarily
dropped out of the running, and big"
Tiffany. winner of the previous con-
test; Farmer Duckett and Johnny
Lyon, all with routes in the business
section of the city, are still tagging
far behind.
Richters total for the three days
was $2.35S, which is more than 800
in excess Of the amount Ashford has
to his credit. H. A. Clark, whose route
Pennsylvania avenue, landed in third
position of section l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-07

Better postal facilities for the resi-
dents of the northeast section of. the
city, with the establishment of gen.
eral branch postal station, will be
urged at meeting of the Northeast
Citizens Association. Monday night.
Other matters of local and civic inter-
est will be discussed at the meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-07

Ct ITE 18th St. q r.. I. Ave.
AAAAA $50 TO II P.M.-HARRY
MOREY and BETTY BLYTHE. in ''THE
GREEN GOD" Also Harold Lloyd Com
edy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-07

ScIRcTE 21O5 Pm. Ave. PHI. W. s5a.
] NANSAA DOROTHY DALTON, "vIvE
! LA FRANCE" Arbuckle Comedy. 1.-THE
] COOK
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-07

The Maine State Association will
meet at o'clock tonight at the Col
lege Womens Club, 1922 I street.