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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-10
.fCNTGOMERY SCHOOLS
FIGHTING INFLUENZA
Te~ular Work Suspended, But Stu
dents Meet for Preventive In
structions and Treatment.

FoCNNILLE. Nd, October 1o.-By
direction of the state board of health
all regular work has been discontinued
] the public schools of this county be-
cause Of the prevalence of influenza.
Tic pupils, however, have been di-
re.ted to assemble al their school build
il - each morning for preventive treat
cat and instructions. The teachers
have !ecn furnished with general in
:tTuctions and limited supplies of SIM
p!e washes. available for all school chill
Trcn and others who appF y the school
buildings at 9 o'clock in she morning.
The Red Cross and county health Off
calls are cooperating in this effort to
control the epidemic.
The epidemic continues to rage in all
rurt% OF the county. The number of
cases is increasing daily. Few deaths,
however, attributable to the disease
lave been reported. Many county ply
:-.ctns arc down with the disease
Because Of the epidemic the big lib
erty loan meeting arranged to be held
ut GaitlierSburg Thursday evening has
tc"G postponed.
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Misses Department

3 Handsome Baronet Satin Skirts in pale
green, light gray and purple stripes; S1z.95 each;
were $500 and $3.50 each.
/ Pongee Coat Dress with blue vest and
collar; size IS; $500; $500
A small assortment of Wolfe Sinocks, in plain
white and color combinations. Most of them
made in button front style and will be
very serviceable for house wear; sizes IL, Is and
20 years; csc each; were $3.50 to $3.75.
All-woo1 Slip-ons, in maize with gray wool
collars, having sashes; slightly soiled;
sizes "a and sc. for girls II and IA years; S2.95
each; were $3.50
Lightweight Coats for girls years;
in copenhagen, tricotine and serge; dressy
models; $3.50 each; $500.
l Gray Burella Cloth Unlned Coat, size
10 years; $1,000; $l695.
Navy Blue Serge Coat lined to waist;
size H. SSz5; S13z5.
Eou floor.
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Infants Department

E ChilGren's Dresses, in tan, rose and blue
cannon cloth; made in high waist style; trimmed
with plaid collar and cuffs; sizes 3 to years;
75c each; SIPS
Children's Tan and Rose Cannon Cloth
Dresses, in high waist style; trimmed with white
collar and cuffs; finished with embroidered
sprays; sizes to years; S1.00 each; were $l75.
8 Children's Bingham Dresses, in plaids,,
trimmed with collars, cuffs and belt Of white
poplin; embroidered in sprays; sizes ) to E
years; Sl75 each; were $225.
Children's Smoked Dresses, of pink and
blue checked gngham; high waist style, trim
med with collar and cuffs of white; sizes 3 to
years; $2.95 each; were $375.
Fourth floor, Eleventh street.
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Sweater Department

Sweaters, of white fiber silk, in slip-on
sleeveless MILDLY style, III very attractive fancy
weave; sizes 40, AZ and ~, ss75 each; were $3.50.
2 Turquoise Blue Fiber Silk Coat Sweaters,
with beted back and sash in 'front.' very at
tractive collar and buttons OF same color for
trimmings; size 40. S575 each; were $1,000
2 Turquoise Blue Fiber Silk Coat Sweaters, with
large fancy woven sailor collar trimmed in
woven bands of white; sizes A and 46, $6.75
each: were $1,000
Green Brushed Wool Scarfs and Caps to
match, will be sold separately or as set, S1.95
each; were sos.
Purple Fiber Silk Scarfs and Caps, will be sold
separately or as set, Sl.95 each; were $295.
floor,
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sharp as he can with confidence-at
! least As degrees. preferably 60 de-
SreeS-and must hold his course accu-
rately to the white ground line. The
only exception is made on the first
turn. When the wind is not head-on
against the take-off it may be difficult
to make the first turn over the pylon
! 200 feet from starting and take-of
with safety, and pilots are ordered
never to ATTEMPT it unless sure of am
pie flying speed.
After four times around the field, a
ship climbs to 1000 feet, makes sure
that no others are taking off. flying
the course, or landing, and does a one
turn spiral. aiming to stop an a white
spot in the center of the field.
Emphasis Put on Accuracy.
Emphasis is laid on the bearing of
the accuracy stage. work on a stu
dents later work. either on the front
or as instructor. A good fiier must be
able to make turns accurately and
without losing altitude. After becom-
ing proficient in 60 degree banks, it
is not difficult matter for him to
practice later at higher attitudes until
he can make good vertical banks.
The 1.200-foot field is used with the
additional idea of training a pilot to
get out of practically any field long
enough for him to leave the ground,
no matter how high the obstacles out
side the field and to perfect his ability
to land in a small field without power
from 1000 feet or higher. This is real
wartime emergency training.
When not actually flying every pilot
in the accuracy stage must observe
critically the work of every one in the
air. Those awaiting trips expect to be
questioned by an instructor at any
time regarding the work of others
who are flying, and must correctly
diagnose a,y fault
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-10
NEW GASOLINE SAVING
PLAN TO BE ANNOUNCED
Use of Automobiles on Sunday May
Be Allowed Under Method
Just Evolved.

n plan to distribute gasoline saw
ing over every day in the week with
out actually using a card rationing
system and thereby eliminating auto
less Sunday, has been arranged, and
will probably be announced tomor-
row, according to w. Champlin Rob-
inson. chief of the fuel administra-
tons oil conservation division.
The nature of the new program was
not indicated, but the understanding
is that some scheme has been evolved
wherein automobilists will again be
able to use their ma chimes on Sunday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-10

Harold F. Brooks, yeoman, second
class, U. S. N, of 1850 Irving street,
died Sunday morning of pneumonia.
following Spanish influenza, at the
naval base, Norfolk, Va. The body will
be sent here for burial. Interment will
be at Rock Creek cemetery.
Woman Brooks was educated in the
Washington public schools and grad
uated from Business High School in
1911. Following his graduation he be-
came connected with the Potomac
Electric Power Co., resigning in June
of this year to enter the Navy. He was
called for service in the Navy early in
September.
He is survived by his father. w. F.
Brooks. a well known business man
of this city, and two brothers, Roy
S. and w. f. Brooks, the latter now
in California.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-10
China and Pottery

1 Manicure Set, neat pattern. 75c. Was 81 50.
Mahogany Musical Chime, $3.50. Was $500
Richly Decorated Imported Rose Jar, SOC.
Was $l00
l Limoges China Decorated Chocolate Pitch
er, $500. Was $500.
1 Wicker Covered Japanese Pottery Fruit
Bowl, imperfect, Csc. Was 75c.
"a Sin Brown and White Pudding Dishes,
slightly imperfect, 15c each. Were 55c.
Art Pottery Figures, sec each. Were Sl0O
Plastic Art Figure, imperfect, soc. Was
l Plastic Art Figure, SOC. Was s1.oO. at
75c. Was $l.25.
Sc White and Gold American Porcelain Soup
Plates Very special 1oc each.
So White and Gold American Porcelain
Breakfast Plates. Very special. 1oc each.
IS Small Size White and Gold Meat Dishes.
Very special, 15c each.
4S White and Gold American Porcelain
Sauce Dishes. Very special, 1oc each.
floor,
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Cleanse Telephone Transmitters
" Il. Editor of The Star.

=! #" t. Editor of The Star.
Permit me to emphasize with re-
i-..Td to one source of infection of the
prevailing influenza - namely, the
Inouthpiece of the telephone trans
mitter. The normal condition of the
n1"uthpiece of all public telephone
trausmitters is usually a very filthy
onH. AT the present time telephones
should be gone over and carefully
iSiGtccted-bcth private and public
t.l"! phones, and especially the latter.
VIRGIL \. EBE.RLY
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L. c. u. Department

Small lot Envelope Chemse, trimmed with en-
broidery beading and ribbon Special 7Sc each:
Small lot Marcea Combinations, made of
sheer nainsook; trimmed with fine lace or en-
broidery beading and ribbon. Special Sl50 EACH
4 Silk Skirts, OF Chiffon 1affeta, in rose, green
and gold changeable; two white tub Silks with
double panel, S375 each; were $500
2 Taeta Skirts, in and green changeable
in extra size, $500 each; were $685.
2 Taffeta Petticoats, blue and lavender White
Tub Silk Petticoat, S5.95 each; were $500.
med with Dresden lowered silk rufies, $695
each; $3.50
/ White Satin Skirt, embroidered, sos; was
5000.
i Heavy Blue Jersey Skirt, trimmed in Dresden
taffeta, SS.75; was $975.
Third floor street.
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SUES FOR SOLDIER LAND.
Claimant Asks Injunction Because
Of Ruling BY Secretary Lane.

Frank NJ. Hoy today filed suit fol-
injunction in the District Supreme
Court against Franklin X Lane, Sec
rotary of the Interior.
Mr.. Hoy seeks to prevent the ex-
ecution of a ruling by the Secretary
that soldiers additional land claims are
transferable only during the lifetime
of the soldier and may not be dispos-
ed of by will.
Mr.. Hoy claims to be entitled to a
land grant in Nevada through a devise
under the will of a claimant,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-10
Housefurnishings

l Pair Andirons, slightly damaged, $3.50; were
$3.50.
l Copper Coffee Urn, $500; was $3.50.
l Aluminium Coffee Percolator, denied, $500;
was $425
"Universar' Coffee Percolators, denied $500
i White Oval Dish Pan, s12s; was $780,
| Round Tin Dish Pan, 75c; was Sl-25.
Round Cake Box, denied, $1.50; was $225
l Lot Babys Milk Bottles, SC each were 10c.
Serving Tray, soc; was $l.0O
Galvanized Wash Tubs, soiled, S1.z5 each;
were $3.50.
Clothes Hamper, s2.75; was $475.
l Galvanized Refrigerator Pan, soc; was Soc.
l Kitchen Table, drawer broken, S2.75; was
$3.50.
l Garbage Pail, dented, S1.z5; was $500.
l Wizard Dust Mop, soiled, 75c; was $l.5O
l Wizard Oil Mop, soiled, soc; was Sl.G0.
Fifth floor, Eleventh
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Waist Department

10 Black Crepe de Chine Waists, taken from
regular stock; S395 each; $5Z5.
10 Flesh and White Georgette Waists, $3.50
each; were $575 and $6.75.
II Batste Waists with rufles edged in pink
and blue; S3.95 each; $575
"a Manufacturers Sample Waists, sizes from
Sc to 81; $l.5o each; were Sl.95, S2.25 and $295.
Blue Striped Organdie Waists, taken from
regular stock $l.00 each; were $l.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-10
Umbrella Department

Womens 26-inch Black Piece-dyed Taffeta
Umbrellas with attractive handles, silver and
bakalite trimmed with wrist rings.
Specially Priced at $2.95 Each
Womens 26-inch Union Taffeta Umbrellas
with selected wood handles; some bakalite
trimmed.
Specially Priced at $1.95 Each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-10
Wilson Brooks Dies of Injuries.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, October 10.-Vilson
Brooks. national secretary of the I'M
proved Order of Red Men, has died
here as the result of injuries Sus-
tanned when he was run down by an
unidentified automobile Monday night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-10
The Help Situation Is Acute

And very anxious to have you send reliable
employees who work all part time-behind the
alespersons-or elderly and for
other positions.
We that every patron of this establishment
appreciates the conditions imposed upon by the
and realizes that give the service of normal
times and perform patriotic duty toward the govern
Please remember, if we fail in any way to give the
you have been accustomed to receive that are
doing utmost. to maintain our "before-the war;
service. ...
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Linen Department

80 pairs of Linen Pilowcases, hemstitched
slightly imperfect; $3.50 pair; were 5000
floor, Eleventh street.
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HOW AIR PILOTS LEARN ART.
OF OPERATING AN AIRPLANE
Securing Accuracy Brings Out Rigorous
Work-Cutting the Figure 8 One
Of Lessons-Duty to Observe.

Air pilots do not learn to fly as they
first Learned" the bicycle; climb on,
jump off and trust to luck or intui-
ton as to whether they ride or fall
Much has been printed as to the
training of flyer through the ele-
nentary stages, but the most rigor-
ous of all the instruction the pilot
gets is the accuracy stage. This is
not considered in any way pleasure
flying. 1t is nothing more or less than
eruellins work on turning figure
Fights at angles of sixty degrees, on
short courses. flying as low as 300
feet.
On an average field for this instruc-
ton there are three figure eight
courses aid out with eight markers.
one in the center of each turn, one
where the turn starts. one where 1t
finishes and one at the outermost
poin:-
\ new man is first taken up by an
Instructor. W llo points out the courses,
flies ore Of them, then has the
student fly it. The student has his
trouble pointed out and is worked
over until he can fly satisfactorily
Wiz an instructor.
Must Fly Figure Fights.
Nos. of his work on Fights is then
don" ;tiuac in flights lasting fifteen
or twenty minutes, under the careful
observation of the instructors. and
Of I'll students not in the air. He IS
Eort or lights until he can fly them
allHost perfectly alone.
For climbing out of the field a
square ZOO feet on side. marked by
corner pylons and whitewashed side
lines is used. The pilot must make
banks at the corners as steep and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-10
In These Trying War Times
There Are Many
Ways You Can Help Us
Carry Out the
Requirements Of Our
Government

Like all good merchants before the
regarded our business of serving the public the
most important in the world-always quick and
eager to adopt new methods and afford every pos
sible accommodation and convenience for our
patrons. But now there is only one important
business in this country, and that is the business of
WINNING THE WAR.
This brings us squarely face to face with
and unusual demands upon our patrons. Many of
them have already been placed into effect and we
grateful for the forbearance and patience and
operation with which they have been received
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-10
Another Way You Can Help Us

Patrons having charge accounts greatly aid 5
this time by paying cash Tor small purchases because with
the great demand by the for psts and book
keepers Handicapped in the handling OF charge
business.
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Your Government Nolu Asks

That in the months of October and November this year
you do much of your Christmas shopping you posi-
bly, They have limited the in the number of
employees for the month of December and is going
be impossible for to sell all the Christmas goods
will unless they make liberal purchases
in October and November, thus preventing the usual
Christmas congestion.
Gifts for out-of-town must be procured early
wrapping facilities going to be curtailed that the
usual quick service be gven furthermore, the
has asked that all express and parcel post
shipments for Christmas be made PRIOR TO DECEM-
Der 5TH.
Just there is serious local condition. combined
with the necessities of in reduction of power,
which adds difficulty i'll the delivery of goods. 1t
may be possible that cannot deliver goods the day
following their purchase and it necessary that urge
patrons to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-10
Garry Parcels Whenever 1t Is Possible

Fitting of Cloves at the Counter
Has been willing service part since have
been business and have gladly done in almost
every when requested but must ask you
have them fitted only in emergency
The Washington times., 1918-12-15
GERMANS TRY TO
WIN YANKS' FAVOR

With THE AMERICANS ON THE
RHINE, Dec. II Thy courier 70 Nancy.
win characteristic fatuousness.
Sermany already is opening a propa-
.sAnoa campaign designed TO gain the
sympathies OF Americans, ALLEVIATE the
united States from the allies and pro-
mote trade relations after the war.
IN the comparatively few days of
american occupation, evidences of an
organized campaign in this direction
nave cropped out in a dozen ways.
Many Americans see the German Of
fIleers' and officials studied efforts to
smaintain cordial relations and curry
spaign.--
During conferences between Amer
lean and German commissioners set
Iilng the details of occupation, the
Germans frequently attempt to
oraw out the Americans regarding
stne international situation and the
peace conference.
Two members of the German propa-
ganda squad reached Coblenz before
the American occupation and began
attempting to get in touch with the
American correspondents to promote
cordial relations between the German
ana American press, and offer what
ever assistance and information is
possible" Their efforts got a cold
reception.
: Later, lieutenant attached to the
Serman bridgehead commission came
tosthe headquarters Of the press sec
non, hoping to arrange a reciprocal
agreement by which the German
newspapers would furnish the Amer
leans with news in return for like
courtesy. His hopes were blasted
When the Americans reached Co
olenz they found on the newsstands a
ppblifation in English entitled THE
English-American News" 1t purport- |
edSto be a newspaper for Americans. |
ana consisted OF news articles picked |
up from week-old British and Amer |
lean newspapers, subtIy changed so as
g alienate the Americans FROM the
The Washington times., 1918-12-15
NEW STAR SHELL
GIVES NAVY LEAD

The perfection of a star shell that
operates at long range and under all
conditions at sea and which, 1t Is
estimated, increases the fighting eff
cheney Of the American navy at night
about % per cent, is one of the war
accomplishments of the Bureau of
Ordnance OF the navy.
Fitted with q parachute attachment
and filled with Illuminating material
guaranteed to burn in spite of the ter
rifle rush of air 1t meets when freed.
the navy's new high-power, high-ve-
locity and long range star-shell is
said to be a step ahead of those of
any other nation. The Germans began
using star shells in 1916, and the
British in 1917, but these were used
at short and mid ranges, and could
not be fired most effectively at very
long ranges or high velocities.
The new shell, ii is said, Is suitable
inch guns which are found on the
destroyers and in the secondary bat
teries of the battleships and armor-
ed cruisrs.
Unlike the powerful searchlights.
the star shells illuminate the enemy
at night as a target without disclos-
ing the position of the ships firing
them.
Great strides have been made in
perfecting high-powered searchiights
since the invention of the electric
arc, and at present vessels of the
United States and of foreign navies
carry searchlights that will illumi-
nate enemy vessels at a distance of
several miles. But the use OF the
searchlight for night battle presents
two difficulties. The beam of light
on the vessel, no matter how well
screened and focused, exerts a con-
fusing and dazzling effect upon OBJ
servers near by. More important than
this, II indicates the position'of the
vessel, giving the enemy a clearly de-
fined and steady point Of aim rather
than the intermittent flash OF gunfire
which otherwise would be his means
of locating his target. The new star
shell serves the purpose OF illumina-
ting without either of these draw
backs.
The Washington times., 1918-12-15
W. R. E. CARS WILL BE
RE-R0UTED TODAY

The Public Utilities Commission has
ordered the Washington Railway ana
Electric Company beginning today
to observe the following plan OF
routing its cars. on the Ninth street.
Brightwood lines. and the Eleventh
street lines:
Forest Glen cars, between Forest
Glen and wharves.
JTakoma, Park cars, between Taknma
PARK and Congress Heights.
Soldiers Home cars. between Sol
diers' Home and Anacostia-
Eleventh street cars. between
Eleventh and Monroe streets north
west; alternate cars running from
Eleventh and F., streets northwest, to
Four a-half and Missouri avenue
and Fourteenth and Water streets
southwest
The Washington times., 1918-12-15
ADVERTISEMENT.
ate Medical School and Hospital
Doctor, what Do You Recommend To
Renew The supply OF Iron In The
Blood OF People In A Weak,
~ = L la..a-
SPECIAL TO PHYsIC

Nervous, Rundown States
DR.. MacAlpine, for 16 years Adjunct
Professor in the New York Post Grad
uate Medical School and Hospital. saws
10 every careful thinking physician a
tried and valuable prescription which
he can recommend nearly every day
with benetit to his weakened and run
down patients.
DIR. MacAlpine's opinion is borne
out by the endorsement OF such
physicians as Or. Schuyler c. jacques
formerly Visiting Surgeon st. Eliza,
beth's Hospital, New York: DR.. A. J.
Newman. late House Surgeon Of JET.
!erson Park Hospital. Chicago; DIR.
lanes Francis Sullivan, formerly
MUSICIAN Of Bellevue Hospital COut-
door Dept), New York and the West
chester County Hospital; DIR. Ferdi-
nand King, New York Physician and
Medical Author, and others.
William X. Kerr. former Health
Commissioner Of Chicago, says NuNat-
ed Iron should be used in every hos
pitai and prescribed by every physic-
ian in this country.
scribe a true tonic, strength and blood
builder-one. that puts the vim and
energy into the veins Of the weak in
hrm, rundown and aged-why not try
the same kind Of irOn-NuXated Iron
that DR.. MacAlpine and other
physicians have used with such sue
cess in their practice? Two five-grain
tablets Of NuXated Iron taken three
times per day after meals will often
increase the strength and endurance
Of delicate. nervous, rundown folks
In two weeks time. Your druggist
viii refund your patients money II it
doesn't
The Washington times., 1918-12-15

Dr. Kenneth K MacApne ADJUNCT Sss '' Professor 5sss:
New York Post Graduate Medical School al
ADVERTISEMENT.
Saws That Nuxated Iron
Is In His Opinion The Most Valuable Tonic, Strength
and Blood Builder ANY Physician Can Prescribe

Probably no remedy has ever met
with such phenomenal success as has
Huxated Iron-over three million peo-
pie annually are taking it in this
country alone. b. 1t has been used and
highly endorsed by such distinguished
men as: Hon. Leslie NJ Shaw, former
Secretary OF the Treasury and Ex-
Governor of Iowa; former United
states Senator and Vice-Presidential
Nominee Charles A. Towne; United
states Senator E. S. johnson; Judge
G. w. Atkinson of the United States
Court of.Clains OF Washington; Judge
samuel S. Yoder. Statesman, Jurist.
formerly Surgeon-Major in the Army;
H. S. Commissioner of Immigration
Hon. Anthony Caminetti, and others.
WHAT DR. MACALPISE SAYS
aspurfng sixteen years as Lecturer
and Adjunct Professor Of Special Surg
.rv (Proctology) in the New York Post
Graduate Medical School and Hospital.
7 neyer had recourse to so valuable a
remedy for building up the health
.nd strength of debilitated, GONZALES
,cnt natients as Nuxated Iron. Severe
,.sts recently made with NuXated Iron
have absolutely convinced me That II
Is a preparation, Of most extraordinary
merit
"Tf people would only realize that
1ron Is Just as indispensable to the
Stood as is air to the lungs, and be
tyst as particular about keeping up a
sUfdcient supply at all times, there
-,,-n,IId. in my opinion. be far less dis
esse resulting from anaemic, weak
ened conditions For years It was a
nroblem with physicians how to ad-
,nintster iron in a form that could be
taken up by the system and increase
tbe red blood corpuscles without up
setting the stomach. blackening the
teath or producing other disorders al
,,oKt as serious as the lack of iron
,...T But the introduction OF NuR-
a,ed Iron has done away with all OBJ
sscfionabIe features Of the old min
sTaI salts Of iron and gives to every