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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Georgfans who have recently arrived
In this city are especially invited to the
meeting of the Georgia Society to be
held Monday evening at o'clock at
the W. C. Il. U. Hall. 622 9Th street
Sepator Hoke Smith will extend well
como to the newcomers in behalf of
the society. A program has been ar
ranged and refreshments will be served.
The Tuskegee alumni of the District
OF Columbia will give a New Year
dance at o'clock this evening at the
New Pythian Temple, 18th and U
streets.
Gerhard WiIIrich. former United
States consul to Quebec, will deliver
a free illustrated lecture on "Pictur-
esque Canada" at All Souls Unitarian
Church, 14th and L streets northwest.
Saturday evening at O'CLOCK
The Midcity Citizens Association,
A. ]. Driscol, president, is to meet to-
Hall, Sth street and New York avenue
northwest, to consider the proposed in
crease in telephone rates and the con-
ditions which will exist here when the
= lay housing law goes into effect, June
l. A. Leftwich Sinclair of the Chamber
of Commerce and w. T. Galliher of the
Board of Trade are to make addresses.
The second meeting of the Rosedale
Garden Club is to be held at s o'clock
tomorrow evening at the Noel House
Settlement. 1868 Kramer place north
east Meetings will be held once
month. The general topics of discus
sion win be in the interest of garden
ing The club is under the >direction Of
H M. Connolly of the Department of
( Agriculture.
Baltimore policemen last night made
quick response to a request OF Maj.
Pullman. superintendent OF police, for
the arrest of Robert Brown. colored.
who was wanted to answer charge of
having stabbed Moses Henderson, also
colo-ed, during a row in house in
Knox court southwest Twenty min
utes after the request was telephoned
TO Baltimore word came of Browns ar
rest, and Detective Kelly today went
to that city with a warrant for the
prisoner.
franklin d. Roosevelt, assistant Sec
rotary of the navy, has accepted an in
vitation to attend the patriotic rally of
next Wednesday evening An interest
ing program will be presented.
NJ. Grant Lucas, acting captain Vol
uateer Guard Division. Home Defense
League. District of Columbia, announces
drill and rifle practice in the armory
o'clock this evening. Volunteer re-
cruits will be enrolled at this time.
The organization is composed OF col
ored citizens.
A Red Cross dsnce and card party
benefit is to be given at o'clock Fri
day evening. January IL, at the Cairo
by the senior members of the Col. Ann
Hawkes. Hay Society. Children of the
American Revolution. Arrangements
are in charge OF Mrs. E. O. Merchant,
1858 18th street An invitation has
been extended to all Daughters and
Children of the American Revolution.
Police are trying TO locate relatives
of John Taylor, sixty-four years old,
who died at Washington Asylum Hos
pital December %. He had roomed at
439 Pennsylvania avenue. but occu-
pants of that house know nothing of
his relatives.
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SICK RATE LOW; FOOD GOOD.
Report About Certain Conditions at
Fcrt Mver Investigated

Senator Chamberlain, chairman of the
military affairs committee. yesterday took
up with the War Department a report
that soldiers temporarily camped at
Fort Nycr on their way to other posts,
were not being properly fed and housed.
His attention was called to this mat
ter by an official Of the Red Cross. In
oury at the War Department developed
fhat the sick rate was remarkably low
at these temporary camps. 1t was said
also that the quality of food which is
being supplied the men is good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03
D. C. Cafes Evade Meatless Edict,

Reports having reached Clarence r. Will
son, food administrator for the District of
Columbia, that Washington restaurants
were not observing "meatless'' Tuesday.
Mr.. Wilson yesterday started an in
vestigation Agents were sent to fifteen
or twenty such eating places, and at every
one CT them. Mr.. Wilson said, the pro-
prietors declared that Tuesday they had
served no beef, pork or mutton to their
customers. offering to furnish proof In
support Of their statements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03
LEAVES CAMP ON FAKE WIRE.
Frank D. Feeney Comes From An
nistcn to Find Brother Not Dying.

Frank d. Feeney. member of the
District Signal Corps, IN training at
Admission. Ala, received a telegram
last Friday, supposedly signed by his
father. stating that his brother was
dying and for him to return home.
His commanding officer refused per-
mission for him to leave camp. Young
Feeney. &. is declared. returned with
out orders to his horne here. IS v
street northeast, to find that the tele-
grz evidently was fake" as his
b:'s. vas IN the best of health.
Feeaey has returned to camp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP OF
LINES AND Pc. p co. URGED
Facilities Of w. b. and E. Co.
Declared Grossly Inadequate, r.
regular and insufficient"

Municipal ownership of the Wash
ington Railway and Electric Company S
lines and also of the Potomac Electric
Power Company were recommends
tions in a report of a special commit
tee submitted at the Columbia Heights
Citizens Association meeting al the
Powell School last evening.
The report termed the facilities of
the street railway company grossly in
adequate" and called its service "ir-
regular and insufficient The report
was read by w. I. Swanton. but action
was deferred until the February meet
ing because only seven members were
present last evening.
A report from DIR. Seneca B. Balm.
chairman of the committee on public
health. urged that street railway com
panies keep cars clean Resolutions
were approved urging the passage Of
the Heating bill, or some measure
which would increase the salaries Of
government clerks. and the appoint
ment Of Police Court Judge for the
present vacancy who shall have been a
resident of the District of Columbia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03
To Open chees in New York.

Era;.il'a military mission to the United
States. headed by Col. Alipio Cana OF
the I'raaiiiaa general staff, has COM
pie3cj its round of official and social
eats In washington, apd now will open
pertinent Offices in New York city.
:iai. Walter r. Martin. L. s. A., who
acted as aid to Col. Cana during his
say here. has been detailed to assist
kS4s mission.
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Suffrage for D. c. Urged.

Frederick J. Rice asked members to
take every effort to convince members
of Congress of the need for representa-
suggested that an absolute rule on
street cars that exit only be through
front doors would cause patrons to
move forward and facilitate the serv-
ice. w. ]. Swanson suggested that the
schools be opened before or after 8
O'Clock as a measure to relieve street
car congestion. The matter was re-
ferred to the school committee.
F. ]. Ford was named chairman Of
the committee on streets and alleys, to
succeed William NJ. Conrad, who. be-
cause of absence from the city, be-
comes vice chairman. Capt. r. L. Lamb
was admitted as new member.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03
CITY ITEMS.


eat Fish, Eggs. Poultry. Game, oysters,
etc. Direct from the catchers. We
strive to sell at the lowest figures. 80
years experience. Authority on ffnny
and feathery tribes. BALTIC. Oyster &
Fish Depot, 1431 NV. Phone F. 1861.
Esau.Johnson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03

damaged the wagon to the amount OF
$50 Lusby, who dwells at 607 9Th
street northeast, was thrown from the
wagon when it overturned and injured
about the arms and legs. He refused
treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03

Is Lbs. White Potatoes, ssc: Yellow
Onions. &c h.; Sugar Corn. 12kc; Our
Best Tea, sac; Star Cocoa, Csc; Wonder
Coffee, zoe; 1902. Sardines. 15c: Mann
moth Herring. 4 for Csc; Pure Pepper,
I 40c; Peas, 12hc; Quaker Matches, Csc.
seS Pa. ave. and all the J. T. D. Pyles
Stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03

Colds Cause Headache and Grin.
LAXATIVE BHoMo QUININE Tablet, rsnov.
inc cause; There Is only one .'Bromo Quinine ;"
tisement '-<,ofsT-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03

Clafl4n optical Co., 9OS r St.
Human Artificial Eyes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03

Films and other Photo Supplies.
Columbia Photo Sup. Co.. 1884 n. =. ave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03
Midwinter weddings.

Consult GUIDE about the flowers and
floral decorations. 1914 F st.-Adver-
tisement.
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Children Find a Champion.

Children of the Chevy Chase and adj
joining communities who enjoy coast
ing found a strong companion in the
association last night. 1t was voted to
petition Major of Police Pullman to
rope off Chevy Chase drive at North
hampton street for certain periods dur
ing the day to allow children free rein
In coasting and shedding. Speakers pointed
out the danger of allowing the children
on the street unless precautions were
taken to divert yehicular traffic.
-Four new members were elected. They
are Thomas r. Shipp, Ramona Fosdfck.
George II. Shaw and Thomas Armstrong
Ine report Of the membership COMMITTEES
was given by William T. Murray. the
secretary. showing a big increase in
membership during the past twelve
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03

Skaters Floral Effects Command
always original Store, 900 18th
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Importance of Library.

Speakers called attention to the i'm
portance of well stocked library in
connection with the new addition to
the school. It was the original idea,
Mr.. Colladay pointed out, to have in
cluded the library in the lump ap-
preparation, but the increased cost of
all building materials has caused off,
Gals to abandon the hope of provtd-
ing a library out OF the amount allotted
for the improvements District
architects have furnished the Chevy
Chase Citizens Association with esti-
mates of the cost Of the proposed
library. 1t is planned to have it equal
to the library facilities Of any public
school in Washington.
Although the members refrianed
from electing association officers, they
chose e. s. Colladay and L. A. Rogers
as delegates to the citizens federation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03
LIBRARY TO Be SOUGHT
FOR CHEVY CHASE SCHOOL
Citizens Association to Ask Con-
gress for 5000 for Provision III
Eight Room Addition.

A drive on Congress for an addi-
tional appropriation of $4,000 to build
a library with the eight-room addi-
ton to the Elizabeth v. Brown School,
in Chevy Chase. is on today, following
action by the Chevy Chase Citizens
Association at the annual meeting Of
the organization in Chevy Chase
School last night. Congress will be
asked by the association to grant an
increase of approximately $4,000 to
the $4,000 appropriated to build
the school addition. in order to give the
pupils the facilities of working
library. Donations of books from pri-
vate sources will be included in the
contents of the library. IL Congress sees
fit to increase the appropriation.
On account of the small attendance
the association postponed the election
of officers until the February meet
ing In the absence of D. F. Hewett,
the president, E. s. Colladay, delegate
to the Federation of Citizens Associa
lions, presided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03

Our Engraved Wedding Announcements
are correct Brewood. 51s 18th st.-Ad-
yertiSement.
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Change Of Schedules, Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway.

Train formerly leaving IL pm. dis
continued. No change in leaving time
of other trains. See agents.-Adver-
tisement-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-05
CROWN PRINCE PRAISES
VALOR Of HIS ARMIES

BY III. Associated Press
AMSTERDAM. January 5.-The Ger
man crown prince. in New Year order
to his army. praises its vaior IN the
BATTLES OF The year juSf closed The
order reproduced in the Dusseldorf
Nachrichteu reads:
The year 1917 has gone down into
history and with it the deeds of arms
of my army he French army stood
ready on the Aisne ard in the Cham
payne to deliver a great decisive blow
An overwhelming superiority of men.
farms and ammunition was counted
upon TO force victory for the enemy
The assault sa9guinarily collapsed
before your faithfulncss and bravery.
You thereby broke the enemy's strength
and paved the way to victory for the
German arms in Russia and Italy.
I'm a tenacious struggle, relying only
upon your own strength and your self
sacrifice and courage. in difficult battles
ION the Chemin- des-Dames in the
Champagne and on the blood -sodden
ground Of Nerdun. you protected the
rear of the advancing armies in the
cast and the south. In loyal comrade-
snip you also fought in Flanders and
near Cambria for Germany's honor
Proud and with a thankful heart,
behold yon, my brave, resolute lead
ers and my heroic troops. With an
lunstained shield and sharp sword We
stand on the threshold of the new year
around the imperial war lord. ready
to strike and win. God with us.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-05
TO PROTECT u. S. ARMY AUTOS
FROM LOCAL INTERFERENCE

Army orders issued today indicate the
determination of military authorities TO
prevent interference by state or mu-
nipical police with Army automobiles.
Instructions to the drivers of Army
cars contained in the order direct that
where a police officer stops an Army
car because of failure to bear state
license the ownership and use of the
car by the government be explained.
in case obstructive measures are then
resorted to BY state or local authori-
ties. the order says, a report is to be
made to the adjutant general with the
view of submitting the matter to the
Deparment of Justice for legal action
to make clear the rights of the United
States.
The order is issued in connection with
instructions that military cars will
bear only the legend for the Quarter
master Corps" with the initials Q. N. c.,
L. S. A.. and the number of the machine
underneath. or similar tags for ord
nance medical. engineer or Signal
Corps cars. 1t is not proposed to at
tach in addition any state registration
or municipal identification tag.
Drivers Of military cars are directed
TO observe regulations as to speed and
traffic scrupulously. 1t is stipulated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-05
Have Color in Your Cheeks
Be Better Looking-Take Olive
Tablets.

Ii your skin is yei,ow-compiexi on
paIiid-tongue coated-appctite poor
YOU have a bad taste in your mouth
"a lazy. no-good fceiing-you should
take Olive Tablets.
DIR. Edwards Olive Tablets sub
stitutc for calomel-were prepared
by DIR. Edwards after IL years of study
with his patients.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are a
purely vegetable compound. mixed
with olive oil. You will know them
by their olive color.
To have a clear, pink skin, bright
eyes, no pirnples, feeling of buoy.
ancy like childhood days you must
get at the cause. =
DIR. Edwards Olive Tablets act on
the liver and bowels like calomeI-
vet have no dangerous after effects.
They start the bile and overcome
constipation. That's why millions of
boxes are sold annually at
10c and 25c per box.
All Druggists.
Take one or two nightly and note
the pleasing results.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-05
LOAN TO CHINA DELAYED.
Japan's Plan Halted by Action Of
American and Other Bankers.

PEKiNG, Friday. January 4.-The
negotiations by which Japan was 70
advance to China the sum of 10000. oeo
for the purpose o: improving the posi-,
ton of the Bank of China were to have.
been completed today. but the signing
was postponed at the last moment. The
delay is declared to be due to the de-
cision Of American. French and British
banking groups 10 participate actively
in the loan.
= 4 dispatch from Peking December II
said that Japan would loan the money
to China with the object Of exercising
control over currency reform. The Jap
snese. IL was added. had notified the
other banking groups that unless they
were willing to participate In the loan
IL would be negotiated solely by Jap
anese interests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-05
ASH AND GARBAGE COLLECTORS
FAR BEHIND. DUE TO WEATHER

Christmas and cold weather have put
the District ash. garbage and mscei-
ianeous refuse contractors far behind on
their collection schedules. Complaints
from householders during the past few
days literally have swamped the Dis
trict building telephone switchboard.
Relief was IN prospect today, however,
and the street cleaning department gave
assurance that normal services soon
will be restored if moderate weather
prevails.
The ash contractor has been the worst
sufferer. More than half of his men have
been laid up with frozen hands and feet.
He has been unable to fill their place s
and. despite the fact that the street
cleaning department furnished him with
hundred men yesterday and today. the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-05
NINE FI0DLERS TO PLAY
For "MARCH OF TRIUMPH
None But Horsehair-Bow Melody
Will Do for National Press
a. Club Tonight.

Fiddlers three ard twice three more.
nine fiddlers in all-if old King Cole
Will lend out his good horsehair bow
men and the services of six others can
be obtained-wiIl form an orchestra
for the Inauguration of the next auto
crat of the National Press Club AS
Gas Karger advances to the throne
this evening to take over the impIe-
msnts and authority of the Office of
president these nine fddlers. IL they
are available for the occa sion. will lead
ths march of triumph
They will play as they will, without
scribe their individual or collective ex-
preston of the grand old rural art of
scrapinE good bow over the strings
or" a good fiddle. And the greatest
hfdler Of them all viii be 50 ac-
claimed. and be rewarded ii may be a
ham. or a turkey. Or something else
edible-nothing drinkable-that will
be the recognition OF superior merit
Labert Sinclair is master OF cere-
monies for the Inauguration, which
VIII begin at $40 o'clock tonight in
tine clubrocms at 18th and g streets.
Doubt has been expressed IN Sincla ir' g
hearing that the District of Columbia
can produce nine good, real. old
and has advertised in all the daily
papers free-for-all invitation to
fddlers to show up and enter the COM
petition TO do the new president proud
iney DC not have TO be club members;
they do not have to be white fiddiers
they do not have to be old folders in
the matter of age, but JUST in the mat
ter OF doing the old-tme fiddling: they
GO not nave TO be men, as the adver-
tisement does not exclude fair fiddlers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-05
ADJUSTMENT OF BASIC SALARIES
FOR GRADED SCHOOL TEACHERS
Plan Of Supt Thurston in an Effort to Re-
ieve the Present Shortage Of Instructors,
Which Is Becoming Serious Problem

An adjustment of basic salaries for
teachers in the grade schools OF the
District of Columbia, which is tanta-
mount to an increase for those teach
ers now teaching in the lower grades.
while keeping the salaIie. Of those in
the grades including he sixth grade at
the same level aud raising the salaries
for teachers in The seventh grade to
the level of teachers OF the eighth
grade. thus making salaries in the two
upper grades on the same basic level, is
being planned oy Supt. Thurston.
Thest. adjustments, according to Mr.
rhrrston. viii have nothing To Go with
the general wage scale increases ask ed
in the urgent deficiency bill sent to
Congress yesterday by The District
commissi lners. providing an item Or
sl4..4Io for increase in the salaries OF
teachers in the public schools of the
District
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Asks for the Status
of Present Cabinet

Senator Hardwlck Of Georgia
wants to know why President
Wilson did not send to the Senate
the denomination Of his cabinet
when he began his second term
in the senate the following resO-
luton:
THAT the President of the
United States he requested to in
form the Senate. II not incom-
yatibl with the publ;c interest,
by what warrant or author iiv OF
law the several heads of the eN-
ecut We departments hold their
Offices"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-05

On account of the shortage OF teachers.
which is now serious that school OF
flcals feel something must he soon done to
"alieyc the shortage. with tie alternative
Of a 20 ibie closing OF the schools at
future date SUPP. Thurs,ou has planned
TO rut teachers in all grades ron the
first TO thu sixth inclusive. on the same
wage isvel and to fill vac:tnries in the
grades within these boundaries with
teacher from grade. lower than the
one vacated Tnus. il ! vacancy occurs
in the third grade. a feaciler from the
t~ond grade Kill be s-lecsed to fiji the Va
ga acy. and . on. up TO she sixth grade. II
q similar vacancy occurs in the eighth
grade q teacher from the seventh grade
viii be scl4cted TO I'LL the vacancy.
AS iSinde-gartegs come under a separate
class. no provision has been contemplated
for promoting teachers in the kindcrga.-
.sas in their order of precedence to the
IA I grade. the regular order Of bro
motion in the kindergartens Will probably
cent .:rys to be followed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-05
MAY FORM NEW MINISTRY
Nationalist Party in Australia
Wants Premier Hughes as Leader

The nationalist party having decided
that in its opinion 1t is to the best
interests of the country and the empire
that Premier Hughes be retained as
leader of the party, it is expected the
premier will be commissioned to form
only few changes.
The decision of the party was reached
at meeting today at which the
premier intimated that in fulfllment
Of it's pledge to retire if the referen-
dunn should go against Consumption
the ministry probably would resign in
the immediate future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-05

force has been unable TO cope with the
problem. EEt the situation is expect ed
70 clear IN few days. In the meantime
houSeholders may store ashes in other
than the regular receptacles prescribed
lh% regulation.
The garbage collectors troubles will
commence with the thaw. Garbage pa lis
have been frozen so tight that he has
been unable to get his usual collections.
so that when the weather has moderat-
ed sufficiently he Will find a large
public is asked to be- patient
As for the miscellaneous refuse con-
tractor. he has found a large amount of
extra material to remove in Christmas
trees and holiday decorations Here
again the labor shortage problem has
developed resulting in n setback in
the schedule But immediate relief is
expected with Improvement in the
W. ca ther.
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BEEF RATION REDUCED HALF.
Step Taken by England Due to Scar
CITY of Meat.

LONDON, January 5.--Cntil the situa-
ton improves the consumption of beef
in England must be reduced at least
one-half, according to an official state
ment concerning the scarcity of meat
The Daily Mail says that meat will be
the first food dealt with under Lord
Rhonddas compulsory rationing plah
Butter and margarine will follow meat
and other foods will be added as they
become more scarce. All the chief food
stuffs. it adds. Will be rationed by
April
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REPORTS EXAGGERATED
Guatemala Earthquake Not So Sc
rious as Supposed at First.

SAN SALVADOR. January 5-The
latest adyices received here show that
the first reports of the Guatemala
earthquake were exaggerated. The IA
talities as a result of the disturbance
aggregated fifty. while only 100 per-
sons were injured.
Earth shocks continue. but they are
weak. Relief committees are being
formed all over the country and q Sec
ton of the Red Cross will depart short
~ for Guatemala, taking medicines.
blankets and other necessaries