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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-12
Rorland Pushes Eight-Eour Bill.

REPRESENTATIVE Boriand c. Missouri made
another attempt TO IMPRESS his eighr-hou-
workday amendment ''rtou C'n7-r-SS H.
ing consideration of the p-oftee-iug bill
He said that il the clerks who are T.,
Washington were made TO work : full
day Of eight hours the government would
need TO bring fewer 10 the city This
would reduce the chance for prpftee-:rE
and would remove the cause OF general
gouging.
He said, las long as we have here
clerks who are working only seven
hour days. we ought not to go out and
hire more The gentlemen need have
no fear that Uncle Sam would work the
clerks to point of ineficiency. Uncle
Sam to my knowledge has never got
the best of any bargain. II is our duty
TO do our best 10 get him a square
deal The more people we bring here
the more housing has to be provided.
The government is now renting all
kinds of buildings at all kinds of prices
and building many more just because
the workers here are not obliged to do
an honest days work. That is the real
solution of the housing congestion"
Representative Lnthicum of Mary
land recalled that Representative How
ard of Georgia had proposed to reduce
the housing problem by having the gov
eminent erect barracks, and that Rep
resentative Borland had proposed to re-
duce II by increasing working hours
He offered a third 0-cposition-to re-
duce the congestion in the capital by
providing a train 10 Baltimore to carry
government workers 10 and from Wash
ington in forty-fve-minute runs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-12
SGuarely Up TO People.

The matter Of granting adequate
support to Emergency Hospital now
IS Squarely before the citizens of Wash
;uStou. said William Eric Fowler.
chairman Of the executive committee
Ter the hospital campaign at a get
together luncheon for workers yester-
dag afternoon
Previously Woodbury. Blair, presi-
dent of the board OF directors, had ex-
planned that the campaign is not being
conducted by those connected with the
hospital. but by the citizens of Wash
I1ston.
When il was seen that the marked
increase III the prices of all supplies
made Scr'le additional revenue inpera-
tive NJ Blair said. business men of
the city we're called into consultation.
They investigated the hospitals finan-
cal condition and Mr.. Fowler agreed
10 become chairman of the executive
committee for the cam paign"
Nj Fowler said directors of the in
Stjtutiru had hesirated to go before the
public OF Washington for a mainre-
nance fund, but he said. there seemed
no other ~ay 70 continue the work OF
the hospital upon its present basis
CitlaerS Of this city should realize
u hat magnificent institution they
have in Emergency Hospital second to
none OF lis kind IN the country, subject
10 their call day and night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-12
Over 5000 Names Listed.

If a prospect refuses the assignment
card is returned, and other workers may
see the prospect" if desired There are
more than 5000 names of Washingtonian,
already listed. who are to Be interviewed
this week. and more names are being
added daily.
a little arithmetic win show you what
this weeks work will mean to the hos
pital' Mr. johnson explained Two hun
dred persons working six days is equiva-
lent to 1900 days work or the time of ono
Mr.. johnson requested that all workers
attend the daily luncheons, at headcuar-
ters, 1922 street Team captains may
obtain helpers in addition to the ten mem
bers of their teams, and many of them
are doing this, thus forming an even wider
circle Of solicitors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-12
.SEMENOFF FLEES
BOLSHEV|KI ADVANCE
Anti-Leader in Siberia Retreats
Into Manchuria: Munitions
Reported Exhausted.

HARDIN. Manchuria. March IA
Gen. Semenon. the anti-bolshevik loader
in Siberia, has retreated into Manchu-
ria before the advance of a superior
bo1shevik force, according to advices
from the border. The accuracy of the
bolshevik fire during the fighting is
taken 10 Indicate the co-opera tan Of
former German prisoners.
Gen. Semenof brought his dead and
wounded with him in his retiremept
Nurses and a supporting detachms-I
ara to leave Hardin toniga.
Cen Semenoff's munitions are re-
ported exhausted, as well as the funds
at his disposal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-12
Jones to Pursue Inquiry.

Senator Jones said he intended to study
the report carefully as soon a. II has been
printed He said he would probably confer
with the members of the commission and
be expected Later he may discuss the
street car situation on the floor CT the
Senate again.
He pointed out that thousands more
employees of the government are expected
to come to Washington within the next few
months, and that conditions will grow
worse instead of better if something is not
done soon.
TO my mind it has appeared that the
only solution of the problem? is TO have
more cars and more car Inns and ] am
anxious to have the views of the commits
sion in regard to this matter"
The suggestion OF the Washingto
Railway and Electric Company that the
companies should be consolidated was
interesting, said Senator Jones. and
might result in greater efficiency.
limitations as to Delay.
limitations that the utilities commits
sion is delaying its recommendations
because of division of opinion over the
subject Of government ownership have
been made in the press. Senator Jones
said whether there would be government
ownership Of the street car lines in the
District was a matter which Congress
and not the public utilities commission
would settle, and that its report should
not be delayed on that account While
he himself is inclined to favor govern
ment ownership. he admitted he believed
the prevailing sentiment in the Senate
was opposed to government ownership
But what we want to do now IS to
relieve a bad condition. and il can be
done whether the government or private
corporations own these lines he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-12
No More Worthy Charity,

There is no more worthy charity
than that represented by this hospital OF
the 80 600 patients treated last year
$4,000 were free patients. Naturally the
few pay patients could not bear the bur
den of this extensive free work"
Mr. Fowler said that the need Of the
hospital was a personal matter with the
citizens Of Washington, and he urged the
workers to make il so by interviewing
personally persons from whom they de-
sired contributions. and not 10 write or
telephone them.
Clifford l. johnson. campaign manager.
gave instructions about the methods of
the canvass. Persons are to be interview
cd only after the worker has procured an
asst gnInenL card. In this way the chance
Of having persons bothered after they
have subscribed is obvated, and the time
of workers is conserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-12
Italians Drop Five Hun Filters.

ROME, March 13.-Five enemy air
planes were brought down yesterday,
it is announced officially.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-12
Siberian Crisis Grows.

Officials of the allies at Hardin agree
that the situation in Siberia is growing
worse. Every plan proposed for the
amelioration OF conditions meets with
opposition or apathy, they say while
SO per cent OF the railway worknen in
Nanchuria are now bolshevik in az
nliatlon. whereas month ago the per-
centage was insignificant
Yesterday the workmen refused to
move guns and trains to the aid of Cen
Semenoff and were planning the de-
struction OF the supply outfit. Loyal
Cossacks however, forced the move
ment Of the relief trains
Reliable observers, according TO re-
ports received by the Associated Press
correspondent. have found that there is
a widespread pro-Gernan propaganda,
with speechmaking by bolsheyik ora
tors, among the workmen. with never
a word of a pro-ally nature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-12
Distributes Message.

The American consul at Hardin has
distr Ibuted $4,000 copies Of President
Wilson's speeches and a similar num-
Der have been scattered by the consul
at Vladivostok- All concerned agree
that a more effective allied propaganda
is essential
The growth of bolshevikism is said
by some of the investigators TO be due
in a measure TO fear of the Japanese,
ith disbelief in the sincerity of
American friendship as another factor.
They report that statements have been
heard among the propagandists that
any class OF Germans was preferable
TO the japanese, and the idea appears
illusory to many that the bolsheviki
Will oppose German influences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-12
Start Today

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so cents per month, both daily and Sunday, or
40 cents per month (about Il cents per day.
for The Evening Star.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-12

Representative Reed bespoke con-
sideration for the people OF Nashlns-
ton, suddenly called upon TO house ana
feed an unprecedented increase OF popu-
lation. He said.
LAS a general proposition the people
of Washington have shown a most gen
erous and patriotic spirit During the
holiday season | recall that thousands
of homes were thrown open to our
visiting soldiers and on Christmas day
a sign was displayed from hundreds Of
homes indicating that good turkey
dinner awaited any man in the uniform
of the Army or Navy. regardless or
whether he knew the family or not
Many lodges and churches Of the city
are today extending Inequalities TO our
boys that are most commendable.
las TO the profteering. it Is said that
most of 1t has been done by tenants,
often people residing here temporarily
II is said that only limited number
of bona f1de owners of real estate have
been guilty of inflicting hardshiPS on
their tenants.
The claim Of the Real Estate R-ok-
ers' Association. that Of over 10000
tenants investigated an increase in
rentals of only about 1 per cent on the
average was found, has not been con-
tradiCted
But there can h, 10 denying the fact
that some hcusehoide-s IN the CITY are
acting in most ulerCenary and -e7rehsGsi-
Bile manner. and / am in favor OF lesisia-
ton that will meet the situation and pun
fsh to the limit the offenders, I shall vote
for the best bill can GET. l an not
satisfied with several provisions Of the bin
We are considering. l want 20 reach the
guilty without harlpering the innocent
1 only wish we could reach similar s.tUa-
tons in many other parts OF or land
where graft and profiteeriGE are equally
rampant But We must be careful about
putting on the people Of the CITY OF Wash
ington retroactive legislation or measures
that our state constitutions would not al
low US TO put on our ow2 people o. cities
Of our own states. They have no voice in
this body, no one 10 speak for them. and
1 know We all want to treat them fairly
Evening journal., 1918-11-30
GRAsi,iER-WIER.

Miss Dorothy Grammer, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Edward Grammer, of
No. COS Broome street, and Robert Wier,
Jr, were married at noon today by the
Rev. u. Franklin Smiley. Mr.. Wier is
the Oldest son OF Robert Wier, OF No.
i42S Van Buren street.
The bride was attended by Mrs. Paul
IS. Turner, OF Newburg, N. Y, as ma
tron OF honor. Willard Humphreys, OF
this city, was best man.
The bride wore a taupe broadcloth
travelling suit, and carried a corsage
bouquet OF orchids and lilies OF the
valley. The matron of honor wore a
taupe georgette crepe dress and carried
lilies Of the valley and sweet peas.
After trip North, Mr.. and Mrs. Wier
VIII be at home after December IS at
No. COS Broome street.
For a number of years Mr.. Wier has
acted as private SECRETARY 10 Superln-
tendent C. ]. Scott Of the Wilmington
public schools. Mr.. Wier is connected
with the engineering department OF the
e. ]. dupont Company.
Evening journal., 1918-11-30
BOYS FAMILY REUNION.

A family reunion was held at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Boys, OF
Porter Station, on Thanksgiving Day.
This will be the last affair of this kind
to take place at this homestead as Mr..
Boys has sold his farm and will move
soon to his new home in Richardson
Park.
The reunion on Thursday will long
be remembered by the good time that
was enjoyed by all.
Among those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. John Boys, Mrs. Hester L. Crossan,
Henry George. Mr.. and Mrs Phillip Boys,
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Boys, Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert Crossan, Mr.. and Mrs Raymond
Davis, Albert Boys, Leonard Boys, Fran
els Bowers, Mr.. and Mrs. John Forrest,
Gilbert. and Clarence Boys, Herbert
Crossan, Jr., John Forrest Jr., Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Blddle, Mrs. Ernest Ap-
pleby, Qelbert Crossan, Ruth and Mar
garet Crossan, Herman and Earl Biddle,
Richard Biddle, Mildred Davis, Edna Bid
die, Louise Blddle, Mabel Biddle, Julian
Boys, Hampton Crossan, John Boys,
Florence and Miriam Boys.
Evening journal., 1918-11-30
AMERICAN women
Want DEMOCRACY
Mrs. Gait Tells State Suf-
fragists Freedom is
Not Complete
WOULD RID u. S.
OF LITTLE KAISERS"

Get rid OF the little Kaisers in thi:
country, as well as the European va
riety,r was the advice given by Mrs
Carrie Chapman Gait In an address be-
fore the Delaware Equal Suffrage Asso-
citation, at the New Century Club last
night. The address Of the national chair
man was the concluding feature OF the
| twenty-secOnd annual convention of the
State Equal Suffrage Association, held
yesterday at the Hotel dupont and at
the New Century Club. Mrs. Gait said
In part:
Whatever else happened In the war,
the women of the world have made
good, and deserve much Of the credit
for the triumph Of democracy. When
President Wilson sits at the peace table,
and Is asked whether or not we have a
universal democracy in this country, he
VIII have to reply that he tried to Sc
cure 1t, but could not carry with
him the majority Of his own party.
Without equal suffrage. this nation has
not democracy at home"
After reviewing the heroic work Of
English women during the war, and its
reward Of suffrage for them, Mrs Gait
"The king business does not neces-
sarily live on thrones. There are States
where men have given up self-govern-
ment and allowed Kaiserlets to run it.
These kings. known as political bosses,
Dob up here and there in this country
to cajol and intrigue. And the man
who votes the straight ticket that
somebody else has mapped out for him
Invites the Kaiserlets to rule"
Mrs. Gait announced that the women
OF New York State, who recently got
the right Of francise, will soon begin a
movement which is destined to wipe
polling places from barber shops and
cigar stores and install them in
churches and school houses.
In addition to this Mrs. Gait said that
women election officers will gradually
replace the men, 1t having been shown
already In New York that they are 100
per cent. more efficient in making rec
ords that the men. who as a rule. are
incompetent due to the fact that the
proper type Of men to I'll such posi-
lions would not accept It at a salary Of
81 30 for a sixteen-hOur day. In The
polling booth.
Hope was expressed at the afternoon
session OF getting the Federal amend
ment through the short session Of Com
gress. Mrs. Carrie Gait voiced the aim
% get 81 States 10 ratify the Federal
amendment during the present sitting
OF the National Legislature.
In 1920" she said, 1--WE expect to
'ealize our ambition Of every woman
IN the United States being free TO vote
Among plans TO further the ratinca-
ION OF the proposed suffrage amend
nent given by Mrs. Halsey Wilson, was
'ne to originate in Delaware a thor
lughly active committee to carry on
ne outlined work Of getting the Legis-
ature OF Delaware to use their power
I the coming session. The institution
n an educational campaign was fav-
)red With the purpose Of getting the
reasons for the ratification before the
state Of Delaware and by so doing
erystalizing sentiment in favor Of the
Federal amendment.
Evening journal., 1918-11-30
new FARM Agent
FOR SUSSEX COUNTY
M. c. Vaughn Will Take
Up Duties on Next Mon
day Morning
is SUCCESSOR TO
D. H. KAUFF MAN

Special to The Evening Journal
GEORGETOWN, Del, No. 3O.-M. C. }
Vaughn, who for the past year has had
charge Of the agricultural extensions T,
work in Craven county North Carolinas
has been chosen agricultural agent for
Sussex county and vii .assrme his =
duties next Monday, retainingfthe office
headquarters in the Court House here.
Several weeks ago o. C. Jones, agent for
Queen Annes county, Md was selected
for the post in this county, but decided
not TO accept. Since the, introduction
into military service Of D. II. Kaufman.
formerly stationed at Elkton, Md, Sus-
sex county has been without an agent.
The new agent comes highly recom-
mended. ,
One Of the first duties that will con-.
front him will be the placing Of tbs
Sussex County Farm Bureau, organized
last winter, on~a working basis and as
sist In the great drive that Is TO be
made to Increase the membership from
about 400 to 1000. During the coming
year each member Of the bureau VIII
be given a membership card. Sxi7 !
inches, which may be posted on the
barn or gate in order to show TO the
public that the occupants Of
such farm Is in the front ranks of pro-
gressiveness IN the county. The cards i.
will read, Sussex County Farm Bureau, I
Member 1919" and a space is reserved
for the placing Of the name Of each 4.
person holding membership in the or
ganizatiOn.
Evening journal., 1918-11-30
DEyINE-cLARK

Miss Elizabeth n--Devine, OF No. ai3
East Eighth street. and John II. Clark,
OF Middletown, were married Wednes-
day evening In the parish house OF ST.
fMary's Church. After a wedding sup
per the couple left FOR an automobile
trip TO New York. On their return
they viii be at home at No. si2 Wash
lngton street.
The bride wore a tailored suit Of blue
velour trimmed with seal. She was head
Of the Trade Record Department OF the
Hercules Powder Company. The girls
OF her department and the accounting
department decorated her desk on Mon
day night with rose and white crepe
paper and with hearts bearing verses.
Signs were tackled on The wall and con-
fetti used in quantities. The girls In her
department gave her handsome
wicker rocker and cut glass bowl, the
accounting department mahogany
clock and the sales department water
set.
Evening journal., 1918-11-30
BOEH,I-s SCOTT.

A pretty wedding took place last eve
ming at the home Of Mrs. Anna Boehm,
Twenty-elghth and Broome streets
when Miss Mary NJ. Boehm was mar
ried 20 John w. Scott by the Rev.
Father Leonard OF Sacred Heart Church.
The bride was attended by her sister,
Miss Florence Boehm C. E. Scott, OF
Whaleyvllle, Md. brother OF the BRIDE
groom was best man. Little Miss
Helen Boehm. Miss Agnes Boehm and
Miss Helen Scott were flower girls.
Mr.. and Mrs Scott left last night for
an extended trip through the Western
States.
Those present at the wedding were;
Mrs. Anna Boehm. mother Of the bride;
Mr.. and Mrs Adolph Boenm, Francis
Boehm, Hilda Boehm, sister OF the
bride. Of Newark, n. j.; Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Boehm, Or. Charles Boehm. Miss
Agnes McKenna, OF Newark. n. j.; Miss
Mary Klein. Miss Teresa Henry, Mt.
and Mrs. E. f. Adams and daughter
Flizahpth
Evening journal., 1918-11-30
WEBER R-DROuGuaLL.

Miss Maize Weber, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter D. Weber. OF Tilghman
Md, and John P. Broughall, OF this
city, were married Thanksgiving after
noon al Grace NJ E. Church by the Rev
Herbert F. Randolph The bride was
attended by Miss Rose Weber, her Sis
Ter. William 7. Broughall. brother OF
the groom, was best man.
The bride wore a dark blue chiffon
proaacioth travelling suit and carried
sweetheart roses. The bridesmaid wore
asrk blue suit and carried pink roses.
Ater a trip to Niagara Falls. Bufrslo
ano o.her points north Mr.. and Mrs
broughail viii be at home after Decem-
Der 10. at No 500 Concord avenue
Evening journal., 1918-11-30

teen girls, and the war workers and
nurses and all the women who helped
US out in France and here at home
they're the best girls in the world
but they'll look even better 10 us than
than do now when they get back into
ruflles and things.
We're plain homsick for good look
Ing American girls in good looking
Hear that, girls? One bet that spring
styles will run to pink ribbons and
frillsi
Evening journal., 1918-11-30
SETTLEMENT DANCE

The Thanksgiving dance held last
evening at the Peoples Settlement prov
ed quite a merry event. All the young
people enjoyed themselves. Music was
furnished by Kimmey's orchestra.
The box social which was also held
was prominent feature Of the evening.
The funds raised from the sale of the
boxes viii go toward maintaining the
expenses Of these social times which
the young people hope will occur fire.
quently during the winter.
Evening journal., 1918-11-30

"Khaki and blue and gray uniforms.
snd red crosses and red triangles and
5. AS and all the angelic girls inside
them are simply great, and we honor
and admire EN- on the battle1eld-and
forever and ever Amen," say the Yanks,
but we're sort of fed up on uniforms
and when we come home-S-a-a-y the
and white and gold and has on pink
dress and hlgh-heeled slippers, and
big. floppy hat-and she's helping us
fellows-she's interested in looking
pretty and being happyl We're hun
CRY to see the girls who can sing and
laugh and dance; who don't talk about
war. or try to look like a soldier or a
w,ap ,unrl->
Evening journal., 1918-11-30
MAY PAINT BATTIE FrrI

Stanley NJ. Arthurs, the Wilmington
artist, is considering going to France To
paint series OF pictures depicting in
cidents In the life Of the Army OF Occu-
patton. Mr.. Arthurs is particularly well
cited TO paint pictures Of an historical
onaracter. His paintings Of scenes In
carly American history. many OF which
adorn public buildings, are well known
throughout the United States. Perhaps
tho most popular OF this artists pic
1res is the painting entitled LES
Americains," showing the arrival Of
AMERICAN soldiers IN France.
Evening journal., 1918-11-30
Rent County.
QUARTERLY MISSIONARY MEETING.

The FIRST quarterly meeting OF the
Wilmington District Woman's Foreign
Missionary Societies OF the NJ. E. church
will be held In Mt. Salem Church on
next Thursday. Mrs. Eli Mendinhall is
president OF the society.
The program: Devotlons, Mrs. W. E
Habbart: greeting, Rev w. f. Habbart
minutes. Miss Reba Smith; News From
Afar." Mrs. f. F. Shilling; mite box
secretary, Mrs. j. II. Moon; literature
and children's work.. Mrs. Hubert A.
Roop; "Our District Secretary Miss
Grace Oulgg; "Our Finances" Mrs. NJ.
r. Lincoln; "Young Peoples Work, "
Mrs. G. E. Plummer: music; roll call
OF societies; offering, n0ontide prayer (;
doxology; corporation meeting at i30
p. m.
Afternoon session, at 2 o'clock-Deyo-
tions, Mrs. Robert Watt; treasurer's re
port. Mrs. Kate v Rue; report OF
branch meeting. Miss Grace Quigg;
music; echoes from branch meeting; Of
feriDg, dismissal
Evening journal., 1918-11-30
BELLEFONTE CIvTcs CLIR

The Bellefonte Civics Club will held a
Home Economics Day" on the after
noon and evening Of December 3 at the
home Of Mrs. Harry Hurst, at Belle.
fonte. There will be an exhibition Of
home canned goods and a bake. An adj
dress will be made during the exhibit
by Miss Helen Comstock, State demon
stratOr for the womens committee OF
the State Council OF Defense.
Evening journal., 1918-11-30
WEDDINGS AT TRINITY CHURCH

The following marriages have recent
ly been performed at the parsonage OF
Trinity NJ. r Church by the Rev. r. II.
Adams.
Miss Helen Flynn and Warren w.
Marshall, both OF this city, on Novem-
ber II.
Miss Clara NJ Baleman and John J..
Craig, both Of this city. on November 6.
Evening journal., 1918-11-30
Personal Notes of Interest
In the City's Social World
sYLyEs1ER-BLACKBURN.

Miss Edith II. sylvester, Of this city,
and Harry Blackburn, Of Philadelphia,
were married at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Norman Hopkins, No. 724 Vandever
avenue, Wednesday afternoon, by the
Rev. r. II. Adams. Those present, be-
side Mr. and Mrs Hopkins, were: Mrs.
George Sylvester and Miss Elizabeth
Emright
Evening journal., 1918-11-30
DRAPER BRANCH MEETING

James A. Draper Branch OF Delaware
Hospital met last night at the home of
Mrs. II. w. Briggs, Eleventh and Jack
son streets. The meeting was well at
tended. No new business was discussed.
The next meeting Will be held Decem-
Der 81,