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Evening star., 1918-05-18

Rev DR.. Wood breaches at the
morning and evening services to-
morrow at the Church of the Cove
nant In the evening the topic will
be 'Xeeping the Soul Alive in the
City and the Camp" In the after
noon Mile. H. A. c. Van Der Filler.
daughter Of the court chaplain Of the
Netherlands. will speak, describing
Hollands part in the great war.
There viii also be brief addresses
by the French Alpine Chasseurs at
the afternoon service.
the church will entertain the Al
pine .Chasseurs at luncheon tomor-
row at o'clock. Some Of these
~Biue Devils will be present at the
5Qune peoples religious meeting.
The last OF the three new wallerfes.
~bdSh the church has erected because
OF increased congregations. will be
opened tomorrow. Work was begun
On the second gallery on Monday,
hfAY q and seats for $50 were ready
on the following Sunday. On May
- work began on the third gallery
ana a60 additional seats will be ready
HAgyAARPAtT
Evening star., 1918-05-18

The Milford Bible class of New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church is
continuing its splendid activities
along the various lines 1t has been
Interested In. and are constantly en-
listing newcomers. At its last bust
ness meeting it voted to take out
. sustaining membership in the Red
Cross in the name of the class and
each member Is to take out Individual
1nsmberships during tho present
month. A class pin was also decided
upon. which pin is a special design
to. be made In Rome. Italy.
Evening star., 1918-05-18
PRESBYTERIAN.

V7o,+.S., STREET BETWEEN 18th
WeStSI11 and 20th northwest.
Rev. J. HARVEY DUNHAM, Pastor.
Hoo a.m.-"A Beloved Sailor" DIR. George
s. Webster.
800 PIMA Builder of Bridges" the
pastor,
Evening star., 1918-05-18

Church of the Epiphany ,.ts 6 ss,F st
REV. RANDOLPH H. McKIM. D. D.. Rector.
Rev. Percy Foster Hall and Rev. Z. H. Ipgle
Assistant Ministers.
WHITSUNDAY-RED CROSS DAY.
HOLY COMMUNION, s and IL am. and
Sp.m.
Service and address, 4 pm
At II am. the rector will preach.
Monday and Tuesday. Holy Communion,
IL am.
SOCIAL GATHERINGS for Men in Uni
form and other strangers serving the gov
ernment.
Sundays-6s Pm. Social Hour
Wednesdays-S-1O Pm, Social Hour.
Fridays-S-10 p.m., Welcome Club for
Women
saturdays-7:45-1o:45 pm, soldiers and
sailors only.
Church open all day for prayer. Short
: service of INTERCEsSION for war time,
12:12-15 DAILY.
Red Cross Auxiliary-Mon., Tues, We'd,
Thurs.m,,10:3o.3:3o. Also Thurs, 8 pm.
Auxiliary Anniversary Rally Tuesday, 8
pm. Addresses by DR.. Thomas Edward
Green and one of Pershing's men.
Free French class, Wed, p.m
Gymnasium with showers), daily.
Mems Bible class. Sundays, 10 am
Mems Club. Wednesdays, 8 pm
Evening star., 1918-05-18

the First Congregational Church, 10th
and g streets, announces the follow
ing subjects for tomorrow: II o'clock.
III Robert g. Ingersoll Were Alive
in Washington without a Chaperon."
Twelve hundred copies Of DR.. Gordon's
booklet Of poems for soldiers and sailors
will be distributed at the evening service.
evening service by Mrs. Melville D.
Lindsay.
Evening star., 1918-05-18

St. Margaret's coSS; Sss.,s,s AYE; 5i,as' AND
Rev. HERBERT SCOTT SMITH. d. D., Rector.
SERVICES-WHITSUSD
7:30--Holy Communion
H.m.-Holy Communion and sermon.
p.m.-Eyening prayer and sermon.
930-Sunday school.
The rector will preach in the morning,
Rev. Thomas A. Johnston in the evening.
Thursday. Holy Communion at IL O'Clock
Friday-War intercession mt II.
Saturday evening in Parish House-En-
tertainment for men in uniform. from 8
till II.
Evening star., 1918-05-18
II CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS ~
EPISCOPAL.
Church of the Ascension

Massachusetts ave. and 1o.h street northwest.
REV. J. HENNING NELMS, ID. D.. Rector.
Services at s and II am. and pm.
Jhe rector breaches at II an. and pm.
Evening star., 1918-05-18

Tho annual banquet and election of
officers of the Mems Club of Foundry
NJ. E. Church was held last night in
the social hall Of the church Senator
Irvine l. Ienroot delivered q pa
trfotic address and the Rev. J. Hem
ming Nelms entertained with humor-
Gus dialect stories. Musical numbers
were rendered by the club quartet
and by Wheeler Wilson. baritone
solofst.
The following officers were elected
for the coming year: Lawrence Sat-
terdeld. president: A. G. White, vice
president: Edwin X. Staley. treasurer.
and Clark J. Olmsted, secretary.
Evening star., 1918-07-09
Food Profteering.

Efforts by the Federal Employees
Union to seek the cause and effect q
cure Of the high food prices prevailing
in this city should enlist the active CO.
operation Of the food administration.
Unquestionably In many staples and
necessities food prices here are extor-
tionately high, despite constant obser.
vation by the administration. What
is the causef Are the rules not en-
forced7 Have the examples Of punish
ment not been adequate to deter deal
ers from profteeringi Every few days
some storekeeper is admonished or
fined and some stores have been closed.
Still the prices are high, much higher
In some respects than In other cities,
and there Is no justification on the
score Of freight rates The members Of
tho clerks union are directly con-
cerned In this matter, for they are
numerically the chief sufferers from
the profiteering practices. One method
Of procedure will be for them to Sc
cure the cooperation Of all housewives
and induce them to note prices and to
make reports promptly Of apparently
excessive charges. The food admins
traitor has asked for such information
on which to base action.
Evening star., 1918-07-09

was ordered. When the presence Of q
quorum had been disclosed Mr..
Kitchin, securing ten minutes to make
a statement, Addressed the House; his
remarks will appear hereafter" A mo-
ment later Mr.. Kitchin moved that
"the House do now adjourn" which
motion was carried. That ends the
record Of the proceedings Of that event.
full day. What happened to Mr..
Kitchin's motion to take from the
Speakers table the recess resolutionf
The public prints have told us that
Mr.. Kitchin withdrew it. The official
Record carries no such statement. The
news editor Of the Record evidently
overlooked something in his extension
to the House democratic leader Of the
customary courtesy Of revision Of re-
marks. It is all well enough to per-
NIT statesman to make sure that his
printed words are in accord with his
thought, but if the Record is, in truth,
to be record Of proceedings 1t should
complete the tale Of each days hap
penings.
Evening star., 1918-07-09
alive and everything In motion, ID
worth dozen Julys.

alive and everything In motion, Is
worth dozen Julys.
Congress, therefore, should stick to
its knitting. Now in the accepted time,
and, for those members who do their
work well, now is the day Of salvation.
Everything counsels caution and de-
liberation.
A bird in the hand is worth two in
the bush. Congress in session is a
bird in the hand. It is ready for
emergencies. And this is q time
Of emergencies. Here is the telegraph
and telephone question suddenly
sprung upon the country. It is Of the
utmost moment. Suppose Congress
had been in recess. The bare sug-
gestion is warning.
These are war times. Commotion is
general and continuous. In time of
storm and tempest every agency aboard
a ship is on the alert. Every man is
at his post. A storm now is raging,
and the old ship of state is in the thick
Of it. The captain is on the bridge,
and everybody at his post should stand
.here while the tempest still is high"
Congress, with its weather eye peeled
for danger, should remain ready to re-
spond to all calls upon It.
Evening star., 1918-07-09
Congress and the Tempest.

OO0S3Co0 04A0 VIC 4CAAeCDss
With all Difference, It may be said
that Washington Is the place for all
senators and representatives while the
session Of Congress holds. And the
session still holds. Neither q recess
nor an adjournment has yet been or
dered.
One may sympathize with the legis-
1stors in the disappointment all felt
at the surprise Of Saturday night. A
recess had been planned. The Senate
had voted It. Prestoi The House
showed objection, and the matter was
not pressed. The fat was in the fire.
Tho session still holds, and business
Of the highest importance Is in hand.
It should not be hurried or delayed,
but should be transacted with order
and diligence. Any other course might
LEAD to grave consequences. Il b most
undesirable that conference reports, or
measures unacted ON, should be- passed
under the lash Of campaign impatience.
The weather is driving nobody home.
Il 10 unreasonable on the side Of COM
fort. The sun is pleasant even at mid
day, and q light overcoat welcome in
tho evening and early morning.
And then this is early for campaign
lns. October at home, NTH everybody
Evening star., 1918-07-09
Midsummer Wraps.

Newcomers to Washington, deceived
by ibelous reports of the climate Of
the capital into providing themselves
only with apparel suitable to the
tropics, are now likely to suffer for
their creduity. The present Good
weather, exceptional as it is, cannot be
regarded as wholly out Of character.
Washington enjoys many such spells in
midsummer. It has really q delight
full climate. There are hot days, such
Is occur in New York, or at the sea-
shore, or in the mountains, and there
are some protracted spells Of heat,
such as af1ict other places. But as .
rule and In the long run the summer
weather here 70 benefcent. This is just
3 bit beyond the customary. Taking
warning Of these cool days. the newly
arrived Washingtonians, who have
come to do war work or to look on at
the big game Of war management,
should send for their wraps, for these
cool days will be followed by others
before the summer Is spent.
Evening star., 1918-07-09
Protecting the Ballot Box.

The Senate has just passed q bill
providing penalties for corrupt prac-
tices at elections where federal officers
are chosen. 1t applies also to pri-
maries. and to vote sellers as we'll as
vote buyers. The House ought to ac-
cept the measure promptly, so that the
country may get the benefit in the
contests approaching.
The primaries were properly in
cluded. In many localities a nomina-
ton is equivalent to election. There Is
practically but ono party, and all ef-
fort is exerted to secure its favor.
Corruption If resorted to is employed
then. Election day but ratifes what
primary day has decided.
Equally proper and just, too, was
bracketing the vote buyer and the vote
seller together. Both should be pun
ished. Both are enemies Of good gov
ernment. t"-
The formers offense is the greater.
He spreads the temptation. He may
be a candidate with large means, able
to corrupt the corruptible in his baili-
wick. Or he may be "the confidential
man" Of such a candidate, willing to
place the candidates money "where it
will do the most good" Neither, when
caught and convicted, should be spared.
Both should get the limit Of the laws
punishment.
The latter-the vote seHer-is in
variably . poor creature-often a
wastrel, without character to lose. A
money fne in his case is uncollectible,
and a prison sentence imposes no hard
ship He is better housed and better
fed in prison than out. His home is
in the gutter. and his companions gut
tersnipes. He is the easiest Of marks
for loose men with loose change In
their pockets. He can be, and often is,
bought for song.
Laws prescribing the improper use
Of money at the ballot box are not
easily administered There, as else
where, money is powerful; and those
who have it, and are willing to spend
it for Office, can find, and some have
found, many ways for getting action
on investments"
Nevertheless, the field should be well
covered, and all diligence shown in
carrying out the spirit Of such enact
ments. The electorate now is very
large. Tho lure Of Office is growing
stronger. More than ever, politics to-
day is a game. But the game should
be played under strict rules, and in
a way to encourage and reward true
sportsmanship.
Evening star., 1918-07-09
4 Hiatus in the Record.

One Of the most familiar sentences
in the pages Of the Congressional Rec
ord is this: 'Mr. Blank addressed the
House Cor the Senate); his remarks
will appear hereafter" Usually this
merely entails delay In the reading Of
some burst Of oratory or some bit Of
personal explanation. But its occur
renee in the issue covering the pro-
ceedings Of Saturday, July 9, 1918, page
9,5s2, serves to conceal one Of the
most interesting and important actions
Of the present session. According to
the Record, page 1851, Representative
Kitchin moved that the House take
from the Speakers table the Senate
resolution for u recess until August IL.
After q brief colloquy on the question
Of debate member made the point Of
I'sno quoEuma snd-A call Of the House
Evening star., 1918-07-09
On the Eve of Battle.

German bombast has disappeared as
q punctured bubble. Temporarily at
least. In the German command il
seems to have been supplanted by an
extreme caution in so far as further
offensive operations on the western
front are concerned. The blatant
statements of the kaiser, Hindenburg
Ludendorff and the rest Of the apos.
ties Of militarism in reference to ex.
pected successes in France and Elan
ders have been proven idle. Allied
armies have, by their tremendous re.
sistive qualities and counter offensive
tactics, made the German command
cease egotistic utterance Of vainglo-
rious hopes. The Hun has been given
something to think about. BE NO
doubt realizes that if the channel ports
arc to be reached and Germans to re-
gale themselves In Partisan revels, the
prospect Of which has been held before
ths eyes Of tho Teutonic soldier, great
or and still greater power must be con-
centrated along the battle lines, power
superior to that so far shown in mad
Germanic effort to crumple allied
lines.
The present period Of comparative
calm must not be interpreted as indie
ative Of q decision on the part of the
German command to desist in offensive
efforts. It merely means that the COM
mand is but preparing, as it has not
done before. Everywhere behind the
German lines the period Of lull since
the Germans struck between Noyon and
Montdidier has been utilized in the
reformation Of shattered divisions, the
concentration Of great weight Of artil-
1ery, the adoption and training Of
aerial fighters in the new style Of war
fare which apparently is to be at
tempted in still another effort to break
through.
By virtue Of their position the Ger
mans have both the advantage Of ini-
tistive and, through mobility, the
chance Of striking successful surprise
blows against allied lines. Every ia
vorable feature, tactical and other
wise, which the German command can
summon to Its assistance will be util-
i1ed to the fullest. The shock Of the
Germanic armies is certain to be tre-
mendous.
The spirit Of allied optimism has
been increased during the past two
weeks by successful operations from
Arras to the Marne, where French,
British and American forces have been
consistently nibbEng into the enemy
lines. These gains have been over
fronts Of from one to four miles, and
invariably have resulted in compare
lively deep penetration Of German po-
sitions. Knotty tactical situations
havs been Strengthened and terrain es-
esntial to strong defensive endeavor
obtained. The allied positions every
where have been improved, and when
the Germans start their expected drives
for Paris and the channel ports they
undoubtedly will suffer severely, even
If they should gain some ground.
The allies apparently are ready for
any eventuality. Foch has all the
reins Of defensive warfare firmly in
his hands. Confidence reigns supreme.
Evening star., 1918-07-09

New York as the homo Of the late
John Purroy Mitchell will lead In do
ing him honor. There is not city in
the country that does not share In the
sentiments Of respect.
Evening star., 1918-07-09

The reported assassination Of Ger
man diplomatic official in Moscow is
likely to bring Lenine and Trotzky be-
fore Berlin for inquiry and possibly
even for reprimand.
Evening star., 1918-07-09

Having stirred up somuch unrest in
various portions Of the globe, Prussia
should not be surprised to find it over
flowing into the territory she is now
undertaking to govern.
Evening star., 1918-07-09

References to Yankee simple-minded-
ness by Won Papen will probably dis
qualify him for any college degrees
that may be going around for expert
ness in psychology.
Evening star., 1918-07-09

The member Of the reichstag who
wants the peace question clarified In
Germany has a simple ofhand way
Of announcing q very largo demand.
Evening star., 1918-07-09

Alaska is to have food admins
traitor in spite Of the impression that
food is too scarce up there for any
body to be tempted to waste it.
Evening star., 1918-07-09
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PH11ANpER JOHNSON.
Rhetorical Caution.

hnetOfoC81 NauIlOus
do You advise man to strive for
we'll rounded periods in writing a
speechp
@EmphaticaHy;" replied Senator sor-
ghum. AIn fact, II some Of US could
devote all our time to the punctuation
marks and omit words entirely, every
body would feel safer.n
Evening star., 1918-07-09

Responsibility for regulating the
price Of wheat has grown great enough
to pass from the Chicago board Of trade
to the Congress at Washington.
Evening star., 1918-07-09

Tho high cost Of living refuses to
permit itself 70 be affected BY the re-
strictions Mr.. Hoover places on the
menu.
Evening star., 1918-07-09
uucefkainfy

-aAre you engaged in . useless oc-
cupasionr
Sometimes I is," replied Mr.. Eras-
tus Pinklsy, aan' sometimes I isn't. It
all depends on how dis mule rs drivin'
happens to be feelin' bout de matter"
Evening star., 1918-07-09

American raids have been highly
successful even though not as well
advertised as q contemplated German
drive.
Evening star., 1918-07-09

Destruction Of hospital ships has
made asunk without excuse" moro con-
spicuous than asunk without Q trace" !"
Evening star., 1918-07-09

Germany not only refuses food to
her, but will take It away If Austria
manages to get any.
Evening star., 1918-07-09

Many people in middle Europe con-
tinue to fight without knowing what
for.
Evening star., 1918-07-09

Ship statistics have assumed a salts
factory aspect, whether relating to air
or ocean
Evening star., 1918-07-09

II the prices win remain stationary
for few months, the wage increases
may yet overtake them.
Evening star., 1918-07-09
Useless Language.

Now that the village has gone dry
Let German speech untaught remain
For something says to me that I
Shall never say "Zwei bier" again.
Evening star., 1918-07-09
Safer,

$50 you prefer automobiles tc
horsesf"
eyes," replied Mr. Chuggfns. sNe
matter how much you may think you
know about automobiles, you are no,
tempted to back one Of 'em to the
limit, Same as you are q race horse"
Evening star., 1918-07-09
Variety.

1 Variety.
"How did you come to move into the
countrys"
@Just for a change. Thought we'd
like to have the noise made by cows
and dogs instead Of motors and trolley
cars.n
Evening star., 1918-07-09

Permaneneles.
Tho summer drifts slowly along,
The robin keeps singin' his song.
The roses are glowin,,
Not one Of 'em knowin,
That Q thing IN this world has gone
wrong.
All softly the melodies run,
Where the river laughs back at the
sun.
Assurances givin'
OF life that's worth Hvin'
lGome- day 1Rhen, nnH tcuuhlan am LAVA.
Evening star., 1918-07-09

-Astoria De Luxe Rsfrissrator, beauti-
full gray enamel finished cabinet, the
broad apartment house style: front icer
type; provision, chambers are genuine por-
celafn lined; makes It sanitary and
always clean; width 20 In, depth 10
in, height 10 in; Cox no
ice capacity 90 lbs. 0ZO.yO
Special ............,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-23
NONESSENTIAL CLASSES
District Board Starts Curtailment. to
Aid War Work.

The fact that there now is 4 short
age in war work of 100000 unskll-
led laborers, and that the reserve of
skilled workers is exhausted = devel-
opened yesterday at conference of
field agents of the federal employ
ment service. Further curtailment
of nonessentiaI production is planned
to release men for war work.
An indication of how non-essential;
may be combed was given yesterday
when the community labor board OF
the District of Columbia announced i
list of "a classes of work regarded as
non-cssential. Employers in this class
are called upon to voluntarily release
their unskilled labor for war work.
Following are the industries which
the District Board, the first TO make
an announcement, has held as non
essential: Auto industry accessories:
drivers of pleasure cars, cleaning, re-
pairing and delivery of same, sight
seeing cars, auto trucks other than
those hauling fuel or doing govern
ment work, teaming other than de-
livery of products for war work, bath
and barber shop attendents, bowling,
billiard and pool rooms, bottlers and
bottle supplies, candy manufacturers
and delicatessen establishments
builders and contractors not engaged
:, erection of struction of stract2rcrS
for war work: dancing academies
mercantile stores; florists; fruit
stands. junk dealers, delivery ans
| sales stables, pawnbrokers, peanut
venders, shoe-shining shops. window
cleaners, soft drink establishment:
soda fountain supplies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-23
CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Opening Game Between Cardinals and
Clarendons Sunday Afternoon
Final Game TO be Played at .hmeri
can League Baseball park, Wash
iugtor.. Sunday, September ~.

The CarIinal-Clarendon series for
the amateur civilian baseba:' cbarl-
pionship of Northern Virginia, will
start Sunday.
The first game will be played on the
Alexandria High School grounds; the
second game on the Clareldon's dia
mond, Clarendon. Va, (probably Sep
tember 81 and the final battle will
take place in the American League
Baseball Park, Washington, y. C..
Sunday, September %, at 5 +. M.
For the final game tue representa-
t;ves of the Cardinals am UU,:.rerdans
have agreed to charge an admission
fee Of twenty-five cents, ard five cents
for war tax, which vii. Dc good for
seats in the grant sand or any sccs."A
of the park.
The series should prove an excellent
one. for both teams are anxious to
capture the championship honors, and
will have in their line-ups the strong
est amateur baseball players here
abouts.
Each team will be cnt;tcd to an
umpire, and the Clarendons, no do1ht.
will select Mr. Won HerbulIs; while
the Cardinals will have some person
from Alexandria to act for them in
that capacity.
All games will be callel at 5 O'Clock,
weather permitting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-23
.UENTHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. iindrler Passes Away at Hos
pitaf-B6dies of Two Former Alex
andrians R-Onght Here for Burial.

Mrs. L. B. Li",,Ei:er, &:dow of VIII
liam p. Lindnar. 1iti on Thursda:
night at the A!&%:anlri:} Hospital after
a long Illness. Sh, is survived ny
two sons. I.awrarcr 3. I.inGncr and G.
Carter Connar$; q sister. H.rs. ..Cora
Slower, of this ,titv, AL q brother, 6.
s. sConners.' cf. Markham, Va. The
bodv was taken to Dcm1inc'S mort
uary chapel, whence it wiIlbe removed
to the late home of the deceased in
the Wagar apartments. The funeral
arrangements have not been COM
plctcd.
Miss Isabelle Cnrsc, former resi-.
dent of this city, died yesterday after
noon at the Emergency Hospital.
Washington. The deceased recently
sustained injuries in a fan. The body
was brought to Dcmalnc's n15rt1ary
chanel here and prepared for Eurial.
The funeral of Samuel Cats Kin.
cheeloe. former resident. Who lied
in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, took place 1T
II o'clock this morning from De-
maine's mortuary chapel. Services
were conducted BY Rev t,d"ac Car
pcnter. rector of Grace P. T.. Church.
and burial was in Un:on cemetery.
Edith Marie Elmore, zen morths
old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. h.
Gilmore. died yesterday q: rhe resi-
dence cf her pai"nts, l06 Worth st
Asaph street.