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Evening star., 1918-12-05
WILLIAM M. MERTENS
is KNOCKED DOWN BY CAR
Steamboat Company Official Is In
jured About Head and Body.
Other Mishaps.

William NJ. Mertens, sixty-one years
old. treasurer of the Mount Vernon and
Marshall Hall Steamboat Company. re-
siding at 63S East Capitol street. was
knocked down by a Capital Traction
car at eth and H streets southwest
yesterday afternoon and injured about
the head and body. He was taken to
Emergency Hospital.
A collision between a Brookland car
and motor truck occurred at 9Th and
q streets last evening shortly after 6
o'clock. Samuel G. Washington, col
ored, 1910 W street. in charge of the
truck. received slight injuries. He was
taken to Casualty Hospital.
W B. Clemmens, 612 l. street. was ac-
companied by James Graham. 921 /
street. when his automobile collided
LAST night with the automobile of c. w
Murphy, 1905 1 street, at 10th and I
streets. Graham was thrown tc the
pavement, injured about his nose and
mouth.
Evening star., 1918-12-05
Poor Me

Soon l shall hear the soldiers
tell of mighty deeds they've
done; how they have dared the
shot and shell, and how before
them Prussians fell-and | have
bagged not one! | soon shall
see the~hero here, with port and
front of Mars, the man who
knew no craven fear when
prodded with lance or spear
and | can show no scars! The
man who sailed the vastly deep
will tell strange tales to me !;
and l shall feel so dadblamed
cheap I'm likely to break down
and weep-I have not crossed
the sea! The airmen soon will
with us tread, their voices will
resound; they'll tell Of triumphs
overhead, and I'll be filled with
grief and dread-I've never left
the ground! Oh, weary days
are coming soon, for men too
fat to fight; melancholy lay
they'll Groom as they sit out be-
meath the moon and weep
through half the night. What if
| bought a green thrift stamp
and did without cigars? The
man from battlefield and camp.
will on me turn a scornful lamp,
and show his honored scars.
What if l lived on graham bread,
and cut out pie and cake? The
man who piled up ricks Of dead,
and lost an arm, a leg or head,
will say my boasts a fake. I've
done my best; alas, alack, that
it should be so small; for when
the boys have journeyed back |
know I'll want to hunt a crack
iii which gent may crawl.
-.." WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1918-12-05
SHORT WEIGHT IN ICE
G. w. U. Hospital Complains and
Driver Is Accused and For
feits Collateral.

Sealer of Weights and Measures Rob-
erts solved the problem of heavy expen-
ditures for ice served George Washing
ton University Hospital since the pass
ing of hot weather. He was told that
something was probably wrong with the
service of the American Ice Company.
hospital officials failing to understand
why their ice bills should be as high as
they were during the summer.
One of his assistants was on hand at
the hospital when delivery was made.
His weighing showed a discrepancy of
1,490 pounds.
1t was stated that the ice was weighed
at one of the company's plants and that
it was the duty of Russell Allen. driver,
who made the delivery, to know it's ex-
act weight. His only method of deter
mining the weight was by weighing the
ice.
Allen failed to weigh it, it was charg-
ed, and complaint was lodged against
him for alleged short weight. A repre-
sentative of the ice company deposited
500 collateral for him and the money
was forfeited in Police Court.
Evening star., 1918-12-05
W. O. MCDOWELL TO SPEAK.
Arts Club to Give Its Annual Din.
ner This Evening.

The proposed University of the
United states will be the subject of
an address to be delivered by Will
liam Osborn Mcdowell of Newark,
x. j., at dinner of the Arts Club of
Washington at the clubhouse tonight.
Mr.. Mcdowell was one of the orig
inal advocates of a national uni
rersity, and is among those who be-
lieve the idea should be carried out
now that the war is over. Mr.. Nc
Dowell played an important part in
the peace conference at The Hague
some years ago. and is student of
the problem of maintaining amity
among nations.
OF George Washington University.
and others interested in the national
university movement also have been
invited.
Evening star., 1918-12-05
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

The second annual meeting OF the
board of managers of the Juvenile
Protective Association will be held in
the gold room of the Shoreham Hotel
Friday evening. w. A. Harris. di-
sion, will speak on 1.-The Child and the
Reconstruction Brief reports of the
president and executive secretary will
be made.
Washington Alumni Chapter Of the
Sigma Nu Fraternity has planned a
each Thursday at 1880 at Cushman's 8,
607 14th street.
Bertha A. H0drus, q wnr worker In
the employ of the government, has
filed suit in the District Supreme Court
to recover $4,000, damages for al
legged slander from Fannie Morgan. a
landlady with whom she formerly
boarded. The plaintiff charges that
the defendant October 1 last In the
presence Of others made statement
rejecting on her good name.
Announcement Of an open compete
tive examination for the positions of
brakeman and switchman at the
by the Civil Service Commission. Ap-
plications must be filed with the labor
board navy yard service before the
close of business December 16.
Lieut.. H. T. C. Walker Of the British
navy and DIR. Otis A. GlaZebrook. late
consul to Jerusalem, will speak at a
Pen Women in it's clubrooms, 1923
H street, tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock. Mrs. Florence ]. Stoddard
will preside at the tea table, assisted
by Mrs. George Combs. Mrs. F. w.
Day. Miss Mary Neale and Mrs. w. o.
Wade. Mrs. Howe, wife of Prof.
Howe of Williams College. will sing.
Alaskans and former residents of
Washington state have been invited
to attend a reunion at the Thomson
School, 18th and L streets, tonight at
g o'clock. Senators Jones and Poin-
dexter will speak. The organization
of the Washington State and Alaska
Society will be made permanent and
officers elected.
Tales of Alaska were told by Miss
Lillian Rudick in a travel talk con-
cerning the northern regions last
evening before the West Virginia So
ciety in Hickman's studio.
Christopher Judge, 42O1z L. street,
last night reported to police of the
sixth precinct that he was assaulted
and robbed. He was in a near-beer
establishment when he was roughly
handled by a white man and deprived
Of SIS in cash.
A stray dog yesterday afternoon mp
peared on the premises of ]. w. Joyce.
Giesboro, and attacked and bit four
pigs. Joyce killed the dog and turned
its body over to Poundmaster Ray for
examination to determine II it had
rabies.
A meeting OF the Arst and second
companies Of the Red Cross Auxiliary
of the College Women's Club Is called
for 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon
in Hubbard Memorial Hall Of the Ma
tional Geographic Society.
There will be a special meeting of
former students of Winthrop Normal
and Industrial College of South Caro-
lima at 1915 Kenyon street at s o'clock
Thursday evening next. A permanent
organization will be effected.
A minstrel show will be staged to-
morrow evening by Company B, Ma
tional Training School for Boys, Bla-
denSburg road. at 7:15 o'clock.
the Parish Hall, Takoma Park. this
Evening star., 1918-12-05
DINNER MONDAY NIGHT.
Public Order Committee Of Board Of
Trade Plans Function.

The public order committee Of the
Board of Trade will hold it's annual
dinner at the National Hotel Monday
night. This was announced today
by Odeu s. Smith, who has just been
reappointed chairman of the commit
tee for the coming year.
Among those who have been In
yited to the dinner are Representa-
tive julius Kahn of California. Dis
trict Commissioners W. Gwynn Gard1-
ner and Louis Brownlow, Supt. of Po-
lice Pullman and Fire Chief Frank
Wagner.
Evening star., 1918-12-05
WAR WORKERS SUITE OPENS.
Advantages offered at Red Cross
Auxiliary in Corcoran Courts.

Tho members of the executive COM
mitee, Mrs Josephus Daniels. chair
man, will, in turn. act each evening
as hostess and chaperoh at the new
suite of combination club and work
rooms for war workers. maintained in
Corcoran Courts by the Navy Depart
ment of the auxiliary of the Red
Cross.
This announcement was made at the
opening of the rooms held last night
and featured by an entertainment
program. Young women utilizing the
suite will have the privilege OF in
yiting man friends.
Evening star., 1918-12-05
PERSIAN ART ON EXHIBIT.

The remarkable collection Of Per-
sian art objects. shown by the gov
srnment Of that country at the Pan
ama-Pacinc exposition. has been in
stalled for exhibition purposes at the
Corcoran Gallery Of Art here.
:. opsned to the public view today 1t
viii remain on display until Satur.
day December Al, inclusive,
fdi1 osacaal exhibit was loaned ~
.fhA Regniap commission,
Evening star., 1918-12-05
COL. F. D. WEBSTER RETIRED
Becomes Incapacitated by Disabili.
ties Incurred in France.

Col. Frank D. Webster, United States
infantry. having become incapaci-
tated for active duty by reason of dis
abilities incurred in service with the
American expeditionary forces in
France, has been placed on the retired
list and ordered to his home.
He is from Missouri and was grad
uated from the United States Military
Academy in June, 1889, from the In
fantry and Cavalry School in 1897, and
from the Army War College in 1913.
His entire service has been in the in
fantry arm.
Evening star., 1918-12-05

Lumber, mill work and glass. Spe.
cial mill work gotten out in own mill:
large or small orders. Eisinger Bros.
s and w NV. Phone N. 1173.
Evening star., 1918-12-05
CITY ITEMS.
Brass Beds Relncqucred. Satin or Bright
John A. Gottsmann & Co.,
$50 Pierce st. NV.
Franklin 64S1.
/ PIX. Roman Beauty Apples, soc,

1 lib. Gunpowder and 1 lb. Wonder
Tea for s1.OO; 1 lb. Pepper. SSc; 8
large cans Sardines. $lo0; NO. l
Fish Roe, 75c; 38-1b. bucket Apple
Jelly, s3.75; Star Cocoa, Csc; cans
Cocoanut, 20c 926 Pa ave. and all
the J. r. D. Py1es Stores.
Evening star., 1918-12-05

An entertainment for members and
friends will be held by the Young
Mems Hebrew Association at the
rooms of the Y. NJ. H. A., 18th street
and Pennsylvania avenue, tonight. An
address will be delivered by Ra bbi
Benjamin 1. Grossman on THE Spirit
Of the Maccabees." Musical selections
will be played by the Y. NJ. H. A.
orchestra and Miss Teresa Shelter
man will sing, accompanied by Miss
Lillian Shapiro. A dance will follow.
Potomac Lodge, No. 5. +. A. A. NJ,
will confer the F. c.. and NJ M. de-
grees on a number of candidates this
evening.
The HOusekeepers' Alliance OF
Washington, at their meeting in the,
Central High School yesterday, voted
to invite Irving Fisher of Yale Uni
versity to deliver his talk, 'Stabiliz-
ing the Dollar" to the alliance in the
near future 1t was decided to buy
500 worth of stock in the new
cooked-food company Of Washington.
A meeting OF the Mathew G. Emery
Alumni will be held in the Emery
School Friday, December 13, at 8 pm.
Rev. DIR. Anet and Nine. Anet OF Bel
gium, representatives of the Protes-
tant Church in that country, will
speak tonight at the regular mid
week prayer service at the Church of
the Covenant.
Evening star., 1918-12-05

GOrpaEes Of Skaters Choice Flowers
are the most favored. 800 14th. NJ. 2416.
Evening star., 1918-12-05

J evening, for the benefit of the Episcopal
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital.
AL officers in the city are invited.
Evening star., 1918-12-05
Officers Assigned to New Posts.

First Lieuts. Henry c. Burgess and
Thomas F. Erdman, Medical Corps,
have been relieved from duty at st.
Elizabeth Hospital, Aanacostia and
ordered to duty at Edgewood arsenal.
Md.
Evening star., 1918-12-05

Safe Deposit Box. $3.50 a Year.
Wash. Safe Deposit. s16-91s Pa. ava
Evening star., 1918-12-05

Col. Fleming Sent to Humphreys.
Col. Philip B. Fleming Of the Engi-
neer Corps. stationed at the Office Of
the chief of engineers In this city, has
been assigned to duty at Camp
Humphreys, Accotink, Va,
Evening star., 1918-12-05
Flowers for the Sick.

TIO"cIS TUE 1Ho 5HCAs
GUIDES fresh-cut. homegrown flow
ers are always cheering. 1914 F st.
advertisement.
Evening star., 1918-12-05

There will be an ohicers' dance at
the Parish Hall. Takoma Park, this
Evening star., 1918-12-05

There will be a special meeting of
former students of Winthrop Normal
and Industrial College of South Caro-
lima at 1915 Kenyon street at s o'clock
Thursday evening next. A permanent
organization will be effected.
Evening star., 1918-12-05

A meeting Of the first and second
companies Of the Red Cross Auxiliary
of the College Women's Club is called
for 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon
in Hubbard Memorial Hall Of the Ma
tional Geographic Society.
Evening star., 1918-12-05

A minstrel show will be staged to-
morrow evening by Company B, Ma
tional Training School for Boys, Bla-
densburg road. at 7:15 o'clock.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-11
CHAMBERLAlN's COUGH REMEDY.

This is not only one of the best and
most efficient medicines for coughs,
colds, Group and whooping cough,
but is also pleasant to take, which
is important when medicine must
be given to young children. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy has been in
use for many years and has met with
much favor wherever its good qua
Titles have become known. Many
mothers have given 1t their unquali-
fled endorsement VIM. Scruby, Chill
licothe, Mo-, writes, II have raised
three children, have always used
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
found it to be the best for coughs,
colds and Group. 1t is pleasant to
take. Both adults and children like
1t. My wife and I have always felt
safe from Group with 1t in the
house." Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy contains no opium or other mar
cotic.-For sale by A. c. Phillip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-11
HELP THE WORLD
TO CLEAN HOUSE
sy JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAee

By JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAe0.
Now comes the Fourth Liberty Priv
ilege! The fourth opportunity to
Americans to hit q goshalmity blow
ut the Huns! The scou5gs of the world
the fendish and soullsss and mighty
machine Of evil-tAat. although most
Of the nations Of Tie earth are battling
against. IL still soins strongl
II 10 % powerful that II WIN take
the united strength Of all the white"
peoples to crush Il
The biggest and heaviest 1aetos wi1l
Be he United States q America. We
are called BY other nations Face q
buffers. blowhards. money srabbers
% We are! We bl1ksd ct the begin
ming. But though we Dragged and
have always LETT modesty to others,
We are now making good our boasts-
W are proving that when Ne said We
could do certain things We were mere.
" telling the truth. We have threat
ened mighty things and now We ore
calmly doing those mighty things. We
may not be as modest as 100000 600
violets, but when we are hot under the
neckband we can deliver "some" heavy
punch!
We are money grabbers. But how
lucky for our allies that fact is! II
1t had not been for our money, Ger
many would have been victorious some
time ago.
We are gradually, steadily, relent-
lessly expanding our might.
We are a red, white and blue gla-,
cier, that will finally SURROGATE Prus-
sianism.
The wealthy have not needed ex-
hortation, argument, persuasion to In
vest in Liberty bonds-they quietly and
Immediately take all they can get
they know what's what in investments
that's why they are wealthy. Enough
said.
The world is cleaning house. Ito
house is alive with crawling Teutonic
vermin-vermin that II not destroyed
will make the house uninhabitable and
kill off its dwellers.
You are not asked to set the traps
use the clubs, spray the powder-but
you are asked to pay for those traps.
clubs and powder, 70 that others may
WELD these weapons for you, SO that
you and your family and your family's
families, your loved ones may live In
a decent house forever.
Your house IL the United States.
the vermin is Germany. We will not
allow the verrnin to overrun our house
-as It will II not stamped out.
We are not pikers-no one can ever
say that of us. We are not asleep!
Our soldiers, sailors and marines buy
Liberty bonds by the millions, men who
have offered their all to the great and
holy cause! None OF us have 10 be
shamed by them into doing our least
When the window opens where they
sell the Fourth Loan Of Bonds be there
in line. Your bonds are reserved seats
to the great spectacle Of "Tinal Vic
tory" The date Of the Performance
to be announced lateri
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-11
EARLyILLE.

John Van Wagenen, for many years
resident Of Earlville, passed away
at the county farm Friday. whore he
had been an inmate for the past few
years. He was not q county charge,
but after the death Of his parents he
was left in the world alone and be-
cause OF an ahliction since childhood
he was placed in the home for good
care and his maintenance was paid
for by the income OF sum inherited
from his parents. He was a harmless
quaint character and was well known
to everyone in Earlville. He was over
sixty years of age and the last mem
her Of his family. The remains were
brought to this place and he was CIV
en- a good Christian funeral Monday
after which he was buried beside his
parents in Fairview cemetery.
Prof. and Mrs. Clyde Murley arrived
here during the week from Chicago
where they spent their vacation at
tending summer school in the univer-
sity. Later accompanied by their lit
tie daughter who remained here dur
ing their absence. they departed for
Dallas, Texas, where they will teach
in the Southern Methodist University.
Prof. John Mcintosh, who was visiting
his parents, Rev. and Mrs. A. M. Nc
Intosh, also left for Dallas to resume
teaching in the same institution.
Mrs. r. w. Klaus and son of Chica-
60 are visiting at the Klaus home at
this place
Margaret Lindsay of Manchester was
an over Sunday visitor at the home OF
her sister, Mrs. A. L. Prentice.
Mildred Schaller of East Dubuque is
attending our high school.
A good patriotic farewell demonstra-
ton was held last Monday night in
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-11
PHONE ORDERS TO 254.

nOnOr OF the EaTlVllle OOyS VINO AeII
with the last increment for Camp
Dodge. The affair was held on Mayor
Vanfeet's lawn and was largely At
tended. Although there was nine Of
the boys whose post Office address was
Earlville only two Of them, Earl Klaus
and Searle Tietge. were present at the
demonstration. Prof. w. B. Guthrie
OF New York was the principal speak
er and his speech was one OF the best
ever heard in this place. At the con-
clusion Of the interesting speech the
boys were presented with comfort kits
and sweaters as gifts from our towns
people. A farewell reception was then
held and the boys were bid farewell
with every good wish for a safe re-
turn. They left on Thursday for Camp
Dodge.
Many of our people attended the
county fair at Manchester and were
well pleased with the exhibition this
year. The fair far eclipses any held
in previous years and is a credit to
Delaware county. Arthur LeFevre Of
Pleasant Hill nursery, had a magnifi-
cent display of gladiolas which at
tracted the admiration Of many. An
other display which attracted local
visitors was a booth containing the
demonstration work of the Delaware
County Cannon-aids. Laura Werk-
meister was in charge of the work and
the team was composed of Hazel Reed
er and Doris Clute Of Earlville, and
Mary Putnam of Manchester. The
girls are to be commended on the ex-
cellent display Of canned fruits and
vegetables they, exhibited and all Del
aware county is proud of the work of
these girls.
Elizabeth Lockwood of Dyersville is
teaching the rural school in District
No. 3, North Fork township. There
are eighteen pupils enrolled.
Mrs. Henry Bockenstedt arrived
home Wednesday from visit of sew
eral days with relatives at New
Hampton.
Private August Knipper, who en-
joyed seven day furlough at the par
entail home returned to Camp Dodge
Wednesday.
The ladies of the Congregational
church will hold a missionary tea at
the church September 10th.
Fred Ollendick and family of Cresco
are visiting relatives in this neigh
borhood.
A crowd from Earlville attended the
Labor Day picnic at Petersburg and
report good time and fine chicken
supper. There was plenty of amuse-
ment for all.
Relatives received announcement Of
the wedding of Miss Nellie Binning of
Dyersville and Warren e. Bond of
Manchester. The ceremony took place
September End in the Baptist church
in Waterloo. Mr.. and Mrs. Bond will
reside on farm near Manchester and
their friends unite in extending con-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-11
HONEY CREEK.
John Billhorn is hauling gravel, pre-

John Billhorn is hauling gravel, pre-
pairing to build silo.
Harry Hitchcock of Crookston, Mimi.
who is in training camp at Rockford
Illinois, called at the Wesley Barr
home Wednesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Schmock and
Mrs. Eliza Barr visited at the Mr.. and
Mrs. H. M. Barr home near Edgewood
Friday afternoon.
Word was received here that Will
lam Heyer had arrived safely in
France.
The Dunsmoor Brothers drove to
Oelwein Sunday.
Miss Coda Fogle and Mr.. Thomas
Sauerbry were united in marriage at
the home of the brides sister, Mrs.
Metcalf, on Thursday, August 10th.
Congratulations
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Puffet and son,
Harold attended the farewell party at
the Charles Puffet home Monday eve
ming, it being in honor of their son
Vern, who expects to leave soon for
Camp Dodge.
Everybody enjoyed the fair Thurs
day the cattle exhibit was certainly
fine
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Blanchard
and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Davis autoed
to MedervilIe Sunday.
Rev. and Mrs. Behl of Dubuque
spent Sunday with their aunt, Mrs.
Peter Schug.
Word was received here that Capt.
P. NJ. Kingsley and his company had
arrived safely in France.
Miss Fannie Axtel has returned to
Riceville where she will teach school.
Mrs. Mabel Carpenter is entertain
ing relatives from Charles City.
Mr.. and Mrs Bailey of Strawberry
Point have returned home from an
extended visit in Indiana and ILL
nois
Cadet Francis Fitzpatrick has re-
turned to Plainfield, Miss, after a
furlough spent with home folks.
Miss Anita Opperman left for Mt.
Vernon last week where she will
teach during the coming year in the
high school.
Mrs. H. F. Slagle and daughter re-
turned to their home at Algona after
a visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
K w. Kingsley.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-11
coonskin Brought High Price.

A coonskin trapped In southeast MIS-
souri, recently sold at $3.50 at Lon
don fur auction. N. Goldsmith, head
of Cairo (Ill.) fur company, sent
shipment of skins to London and in
Guided particularly pretty coonskin.
He requested that it be sold to the
highest bidder and the proceeds
donated to seme war charity. He was
informed by cable that the peit
brought $50, the money being given to
the prisoners-of-war fund.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-11

T. c. Witte, w. S. Klaus. w. j. Hill
mer. r. Schroeder J. w. Rizer, w, r
Wonleighton. II. N, May. S. T. Wheel
ess ]. W. Holscher. Fred Lang, Archie
I,ocC II T. Pierce
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-11
vnexpIored Canadian Land.

It is believed that nearly 80 per
cent Of Canada Is still undiscovered,
and II Indian reports are to be be-
leved, there IL in the basin of the
Mackenzie river one Of the largest
areas Of possible oil-bearing coun.
Try ON the face of the earth. The
Indians report the existence Of lakes
q hundred miles and over that long In
Yukon that no white man has ever
seen, while even the Indians appar-
emily know nothing Of the as yet I'M
trodden Mackenzie mountains.