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Evening star., 1918-03-19
Housing Facilities Inquiry.

Mrs. C. Fl. Spencer reported as chair
man of special committee on the
housing facilities in Takoma Park in
the interest of newcomers to the Ma
tional Capital. She stated that her
committee had visited 230 homes in the
park, and that the work had not as
yet been completed.
Mai. ID. :. Fletcher was selected to
represent the association at a meeting
to be held at an early date by the
District Commissioners to discuss the
insurance laws of the District
Fred l. Harries. scoutmaster of
Troop No. II. Takoma Park. displayed
the service flag at the meeting last
night for the first time. The flag con-
tains twenty-five stars, indicating Ia
kona boys of that troop who are now
in the various branches of the Army,
Navy and-Marine Corps. The stars
are in the shape of Il. with the extra
star which has recently been added
at the top of the figures.
J. w. Hite. Van Tyle Bean and Clay
ton L. Drew were elected to member
ship in the association.
Evening star., 1918-03-19
UNFURL FLAG OF 2o5 STARS.
Catholic University Hears Bishops
Prayer for Student Enlisted.

Before large audience service flag
containing 205 stars was unfurled last
night in Mcmahon Hall at Catholic Uni
versity. Rev. James Fox presided and
made a brief address.
Bishop shahan. president Of the univer-
sity. said:
Zone year ago we had $50 students at
the university; today we have scarcely
200. God bless these brave young men
who have Joined the colors, keep their
hearts clean and-fresh among the tempta-
tions and allurements that fall ever in
the path of warfare
''The Feast of st. Patrick was the sub
ject of an address by Shane Leslie. There
was music by the Catholic University or
chestra-
Evening star., 1918-03-19
D. c. MEN WIN STRAPS

Three more residents of this city
have been appointed lieutenants in the
Officers Reserve Corps or in the Ma
tional Army, as follows: ~
Samuel s. Mackeown, 3112 18th street,
second lieutenant, Signal Reserve
Corps.
John W. Scott, American University,
second lieutenant, Engineer Corps, Ma
tional Army.
Edwin c. A Bullock, 2720 18th street,
first lieutenant, Tank Section, National
Army.
Edwin c. Buoy. Camp Meade, Md.
first lieutenant, Sanitary Corps, Ma
tional Army.
Harry W. Powers. Morrison, Va, sec
ond lieutenant, Aviation Section, Sig
nal Reserve Corps.
Evening star., 1918-03-19
TELLS OF PIGEONS IN WAR.
Feathered Messengers Service De-
scribed to Fairmont Girls.

The students of Fairmont Seminary
attended lecture in the ballroom of
the, institution. 14th and Fairmont
streets, last night, at which the use of
homing pigeons in war as well as
peace was described.
Lieut. Baldwin, pigeon service, United
States Signal Corps. told the students
of the valuable work being done by
pigeons in carrying messages on Eu-
ropean battlefields. William F. Dis
mer. secretary Of the American Racing
Pigeon Union, told of the training and
racing Of pigeons in this country by
thousands of fanciers and how the ma
jority of them have sacrificed their
birds for the, use of the Signal Corps
in the present war.
Evening star., 1918-03-19
Only ONE ESCAPED
PRISONER RETURNED
Fourteen Others Who Broke
Jail Still at Large, With No
Clue to Whereabouts.
NEGRO GIVES HIMSELF UP

At noon today, about thirty-six hours
after. fifteen prisoners at the District
Jail sawed their way to the roof OF the
building and slid to the ground on
rope made of bed sheets. only one OF
the prisoner ,lad been returned to the
Jail. He was Albert Thornton. coIoreo.
charged with the murder of Mamie
Woods, also colored. and he returned
voluntarily and gate himself up.
Police and detectives have comoed
the city in the effort to locate the
other fourteen escaped prisoners. but
without finding even a clue to the
whereabouts of the men. 1t is beiieVeo
that several, if not all of them. le1t the
city Immediately after making their
escape, and that they may have sought
work in munitions factories where they
would be secure from police observa-
ton. or in the coal fields of Virginia
or West Virginia, where they would
find relative safety.
Sheriffs and other law officers OF near
by Maryland and Virginia counties have
been communicated with and warned to
keep close lookout for the escaped prs
onerS
Evening star., 1918-03-19
WILL TAKE UP WAR WORK.
Alfred W. Levensaler, Assistant
Clerk of D. G. Supreme Court, Quits.

Alfred W. Levensaler. an assistant
clerk of the District Supreme Court
today rendered his resignation to John
R. Young, clerk of the court. He pro-
poses to engage in war work with the
Department of Justice as a special
agent at Boston, Mass .
His work probably will be distrib-
uteo among his former associates. un-
der an order of court reserving places
for volunteers who leave the Office for
war service
Evening star., 1918-03-19
Mandates in Case of .sslackers.v

The Supreme Court of the United States
has ordered mandates issued at once in
the cases of Hugo and Otto Yanyar. con-
victed in Rhode Island for violating the
selective draft act by failing to register
The court last Monday refused to review
the cases. and in effect sustained the judg-
ments.
Evening star., 1918-03-19
Or. Russell Named Bureau Chief,

Dr. H. L. RUSSELL dean of the College
of Agriculture of the University of
wisconsin. has been appointed chief OF
the butter and egg division of the
United States Food Administration. He
succeeds George =. Haskell. who re-
signed to attend to private interests.
but who win maintain an advisory re-
lationship with the administration.
Evening star., 1918-03-19
Sl,0OQM|NNNU|M
TO TEACHERS URGED
Takoma Park Citizens Also
Discuss Phone and Hous-
ing Problems.

"The vital needs Of the public school
system require that teachers mini
mum salary be $1,000 a year, with an
increase of 500 a year until the maxi
mum of $4,000 be reached was the
substance of resolution unanimously
adopted last night at a meeting OF the
Takoma Park Citizens Association
held in the Takoma Public Library.
It was pointed out that the minimum
nav in the District, especially that of
a kindergarten teacher. was $500. over
$50 teachers have already left, and
others are contemplating accepting
other positions with higher pay. The
unprecedented cost of living was an
other reason advanced in favor OF .he
Increased pay. it being stated thae
Washington was the most expensive
city in the country in which to live.
Among the speakers were Fred l..
Harries, C. II. Spencer, II. c. Gore ana
others.
H. C. Gore. chairman of the scnool
committee, reported that no ACTON
cure an additional appropriation Tor
the enlargement of the Takona run
lie School, the sum appropriated last
year not being sufficient to cover the
cost
increase in materials and labor HIS
committee was directed to present the
question of increased pay for the
teachers to the proper committees OF
the House and Senaee at an early date.
Discuss Government Phones.
The question of government owner
ship of the telephone system in the
National Capital was discussed. On
motion of c. NJ. Merryweather. res
olution was adopted favoring such ac-
ton on the part of the government
Charles II. Spencer opposed the reso-
luton urging that a social committee
study and report on the matter. The
proposition of the Postmaster General
was indorSed by George c. Sholes. w
T. Major. D. S. Fletcher, president of
the associa tion. and DIR. H. NJ. Bennett
The motorizing of No. % engine
company at Brightwood was discussed
special committee composed of How
ard S. Fisk. chairman. DR.. Preston c.
King and H L. Thornton was appoint
ed to present the matter TO the District
Commissioners It was deemed neces
sary to provide 1notor-driveu appara
tus, in view of the new frame struc-
lures on the grounds of the Walter
Reed Hospital and large increases in
the number of residences in the park
within the past year.
Evening star., 1918-03-19
DEATH OF CAPT. CHARLES KEYS
Well Known Riverman Was Former.
II Frequent Port Visitor.

Capt Charles Keys, well known here
as master of river schooners. died at
his home at Quantico, Va, the latter
part of last week.
Capt Keys until recently was master
of the schooner Silver Star, a weekly
visitor to this port with lumber and
other cargoes. He was at one time
owner of the schooner Josephine Keas
employed in general freighting work
on the river,
Evening star., 1918-03-19
Thornton Returns to Jail.

Last night about 1880 O'Clock Thorn
ton appeared at the main entrance to the
Jail announced his return and offered
apology for the anxiety he had caused.
He said he would have brought with
him Robert Smith. colored, also charged
with murder, had he been able to find
him.
II saw-so many patrol wagons NOV
ing about the city and so many people
in automobiles who looked like detec-
tives," he said, that I concluded to
give myself up. 1 realized it was fool
ish for me to remain away when I feel
that 1 will be acquitted when my case
is tried"
Evening star., 1918-03-19
Report to Be Made on Affair.

A complete report on all the circum-
stances attending the getaway Will oe
made to Commissioner Browniow tonor-
row by Louis F. Zinkhan, superintendent
The District official has instructed the
Jail superintendent to report direct TO MN
instead of the board of charities, which mas
supervision of all penal institutions. rms
was done to expedite decision as 70
whether there are elements in the situa-
ton calling for an exhaustive investiga-
tion.
If Commissioner Browniow determines
from Dr. Zinkhan's report that there
should be formal inquiry the board OF
charities will be called on to conduct II
Commissioner Brownlow saw Dr.
zinkhan at the District building yes
terday afternoon, but had only brief
conference with him. He Instructed
the Jail official to talk with allwitness-
es and others who possibly could have
had any direct or indirect connection
with the escape, and make report, at
the earliest possible time. DIR. Nnkhan
was busy today complying with this IN
struction. He said he expected to be
ready to submit a report tomorrow.
Evening star., 1918-03-19

Greatest Energy Builder,
Father Johns Medicine builds strength.
eA + ILL.,
Evening star., 1918-03-19
strasburger Nomination Reported.

The nomination of Milton strasburger to
be Judge of the Municipal Court of the
District of Columbia was favorably report
ed yesterday to the Senate By the judi
ciary committee.
Evening star., 1918-03-19
DELAWARE SENATE RATIFTES.
Ninth State to Indorse Prohibition
Amendment,

DOVER, Del, March 19.-The Della
ware senate late yesterday ratified the
federal prohibition constitutional amend
ment by q vote of Is to 8. It passed
the house last week. Delaware is the
ninth state to ratify the amendment.
BOSTON, March 19.-The legislative
committee on federal relations voted
six to FIVE yesterday to report to the
house resolution providing for a ref
erendum at the next state election on
the question of ,ratifying the federal pro-
hibition amendment. The committee
will make no separate report on two
resolutions providing for immediate rati-
fication.
Evening star., 1918-03-19
Start oday

Have The Star delivered TO your home at
60 cents per month, both daily and Sunday, or
80 cents per month (about III cents per day)
for The Evening Star.
Te1ephone- Main 144O
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-13
General
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GREN.,NENNAI.D,S

GREx:NEwAID'S
Accts., juniors and seniors Copt ACC, Head
bkpr. ONCE mgr. Bkpr. & cashier ssies
ledger clerks. Three asst bkprs Head ship-
per rec. clerk. Fire marshal. Head stores
Keeper. Stenosraphers. Timekcepers 4 pay
roll men. statistical men. Cashiers & btprp
Foreman. machinist. Foreman on renairs
Woodworking foreman. Supt. mill construc-
Won mech. Engineers, craftsmen Good
openings for executive office men 4 women
technical q. college men. Greenewaid'r High
.less employment service. Rool;let a In
forrnrtion blank gratis No aprolIpeu,
80 rses ohn South 1Ith.
RlisINEss SERVICE COMPANY
COtNT'S-Seniors. sac: cost sac to $50
CORES 'ENTS--sales. ss5: collection, s25
MANAGERS-Pub. svc.. sin office. $40 $50
1901 land Title Building
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-13
SITUATIONS wANTEp-MALE

EXECUTIVE, with 10 years. experience as
tnolroom foreman and ASSISTANT suncrIn-
tondant; familiar with modern manufac-
turing methods; American ~ years. hustler:
70 connect with going concern. = All, Ledger
Office
MAN. 80 years Of age with splendid rcs-
erences. requires position as watchman at
q living wage, Address Frederick. 225 8. Sd
st. Philadelphia.
OFFICE MAN. good stsnog and corrcsp0n
foretgn and domes. bus, aged 30 ffth
Class In draft. avail, immod A 123. Led on.
YOUNG MAN, married age % drsires good
opportunity. Inside or out: thoroughly ex-
perienccd office man; capable taking charge;
also traffic exp: present pmnloyed: high
school grad; salary sc5 II 50c Led. on
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-13
HELP WANTED--MALr

TREE TRIMMERS wanted. familiar with
. trimming all kinds of trees Apply vii.
liam Foster, 120s N. 3ist st,
WEAvERS wanted on army and fancy dtes.
s2o weekly. Apply v. A. Bochmann & Co,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-13
STEWARDS

4 "a women, misses. children, open
Uol9itrs New shop, at 1927 Market et., on
r. tnelt March I, will require the services
K ssou..,shly competent assistance In
tA Dresses
Underwear
'F Hosiery
IA Millinery ,
I Childrene Wear
X 2--,.sn,s will he received all day wednes-
~ at az ~ he way OF the Commerce stree,
sS suor or applications received by mail.
STEWARDS
1927 Market street
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-13
BOARDING

GERMANTOWN. 90 4. Penn st--Attractivo
vacancies; accom-. for refined peonle. exc.
table; locat. Rttrac. 4 conv. refs. Gtn. 10.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-13
NEW JERsEy-sUBURBAN

furnished. wanted at summer
resort. somewhere in South Jersey prefer
full particulars. Write Harry Margraf, 2iOO
s. 9th St, phila.. Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-13

STEWARDS
.-,s,,.rs to women, misses and children;
.ns their shop at lg MGset com,c,snt s1 wl
rrauirs those having experience In
l.sn1eosusrei work preferred; Apply " person
Il BY let on ard ftcr Wednesday.
~ sree' W. STEWARDS
4 1927 MARKET ST.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-13
SANITARIUMS

BEAUTIFUL location; special scientific care.
nervous. elderly; every comfort; nurses
booklet. Dr. Randall. CITY Line. Chest. Hin,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-13
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

MRS. KANE. 5il s. 10Th St. wishes situa-
ttons for young cooks chamOermatds.
Mattresses, buffers, chauffeurs housaworlt
girls; references. Help wanted for all capac-
tiles. Spruco 3+0t.
COOKS, ambprmads. chidnurse and
hOusework girls. mothers helpprs want
pos. Miss r. Dougherty, 1919 W. Girard ave.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-13
s wANTEp-FEMALE

r7KAPHER--corpora located IN
,rsrt of city. desires services Of
~. sfenorrapher and clerk state ref
snd salary. A 207, Ledger Onice.
5550RAPHER; must be trisnt rnd s nayc
1e<.tc' reference and salary expected.
< :t;dS IPHERs W wanted, by large cor.
hon: long ard faitnInwiaa serVice uuiS
sl~sJ p 4ss. Ledger ofnce. nce.-----
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-13
ROOMS FOR RENT

0TRARD. isIs-Room, fur, second. or third
door; no housekeeplngi private family.
AVE. 0f3--Two unfurnishsd
rooms over millinery store.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-13

s0O-sToNE DWELLING with o chambers,
. baths; hot-water beating. hardwood
floors open nreplaces etc; conysnient to
cor. Broad and Chestnut.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-13
CITY

DESIRABLE modern homes for rent: COM
plete and attrar rtiva list.
SHERWOOD e. CO., 1921 Walnut ST.
S18-TWO- STORY. porch, rooms. laundry;
wide street. Phone Diamond 232.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-13
GOOD HOUSES ARE SCARCE

" you arc interested IN purcha sing de-
HirHble property between S27 900 and sac 900
send for particulars of several now offered
which cannot be duplicated at the prices.
Broad and Chestnut
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-13
FLORIDA
WEST VIRGINIA FARMS

332 ACRES. apple orchard in Berkeley CO.,
W. Virginia: Z and lG year old choice
varieties; good buildings and all stock and
implements included for s75. 600; easy terms
GARiS & SINNER, Bethlehem, Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-13
STORAGE
WANTED

50@ more Apt 1891 8. 17th. pick 100.
CAsT-oFF CLoTHING-HiShest Prices paid
for ladies' and gentemen's clothing of all
descriptions. hats, shoes. furs. etc. win call
day or evening. city or suburbs. Call. write
or phone. Bell; Poplar ELL. Open evenings
BLAcKER. 1899 Poplar 81.
FURNITURE. pianos. carpets. antiques. en-
tire or part houses for cash, no matter
how large. J. Bernstein; 1884 Ridge ave.
OLD GOLD bought, silver. platinum, false
teeth also talk mach. and records; highert
prices psid as NJ 10th. Phone Walnut 57d7
POsiTIvELY hishest prices paid ladies'.
aentiemen's cast-on clothing. shoes hats;
call day, evening. city. country. Phone Dick
inson 6155. Friedman Bros. .14t4 South ct,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-13
APARTMENTS

entirely new. for rpnt fur.
nlshed or unfurnished. consisting Of bed
rooms and baths. livingroom foyer, dining
room, pantry. Kitchen, maids room aud
bath II. ". Wasserman. Lennx Apartments.
18th and Spruce SITS. Phone Walnut 2i2G for
appointment
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-13
APARTMENTS WANTED
HOUSEKEEPING APARTMENTS

LARGEST APARTMENT BUSINESS IN
Philq. Write. call or phone Walnut 6N2O
MERTON GRElMS. Liberty BLDG.
1901 n. l6TH-2d- floor front suite furn.
hkpg: heated; also I rm.. priv. bath.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-13
HEATING
MACHINERY AND TOOLS
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS


MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
s82-VICTROLA IX. in all finishes, includ-
ing 1O-in. ID. +. records uo selectons);
this II a handsome machine. with latest i'm,
provements; 81 weekly. r. II. Todd. 22s
Ma rket ct. and 1900 Arch ST. -
PIANO siO0--Steinway> upright: cost $3.50;
guaranteed; splendid condition
n. ". TODD, 1905 Arch at.
sI25-HANDSOME LESTER upright grand;
good as new; guaranteed; cost $3.50.
y. r. TODD. 1909 Arch st
PIANO-$75 cash ss5. 81 weekly for mag
nlfcent upright piano; hern used decided
hrr9aln. r. y. Todd, 1900 Arch ct,
si45--LUDwIG npright piano: splendid con-
dition; cost sam; terms can be made.
r. " TODD. 1909 Arch at,
seo-UPRIGHT PIANO. IN splendid condi-
tion: suitable for hsslnner.
". r. TODD. 1909 Arch St
PHONoGRAPHs ard records bought; high
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-03-30

be committee formed to give the
idiot notice that we can't put I'D with
such thing on this street. 1t will re-
duce the price OF real estate 25 per
cent"
Mr.. Bowser went up the ladder and
began on the third chimney, but his
heart was not In his work. After the
four stones, thrown by unseen hands.
had landed on the roof near him, he
carried his material down to tho
ground and entered the house, and.
without word to Mrs. Bowser, who
sat weeping, he changed into his bust
ness suit and left the house. An hour
later three painters were at work WIN
ing the first paint off the chimneys and
repainting them the original color.
Two boys took away the sign hanging
on the fence and nailed 1t over n stnblo
door, and the incident was closcd-oll
but the damage to Mr.. Bowser's feel
inSs. He had set out to benutify tho
street, and the people wouldn't hnvc
1t. he wanted a villa, but the public
wouldn't stand for 1t. He wnntcd to
do some art work that should live after
him, and he had been abused ma II bo
had stolen whole flock of sheep.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-03-30

duced a piece of chalk from his pocket
| and made the sign read 1.-The Bowser
Villain" Then he called up:
Hello, old man. is the villain at
home?"
what do you mean, sir?" demanded
Mr.. Bowser.
Il want to wiring his neck for him
for setting up a barber shop on this
street"
Mr.. Bowser fastened down the lad
der, but the man moved ON, but an
other man replaced him, and they kept
coming and halting until thirty people
were gathered In front of the house,
They took Mr.. Bowser for a house
painter, and he had to listen to such
remarks as:
"Why, the man must be q fool!'
what donkey lives here, any
how?"
us 1t going to be barber shop
or COney Island popcorn foun-
dryT'
"Villa! villa! Why, 1t looks more
like a chicken coop! There ought to
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-03-30
"Thirty People Gathered in Front of the House,"

hire US to do it, but said that he had
his own ideas to carry out If he
hasn't said anything to you he will
probably tell you all about it this eve
ming. He made us promise to have
everything over here before four
O'Clock and everything is here. He
can get up at four o'clock in the morn
ing and go right at work"
If Mrs. Bowser had not had q sweet
temper she would have spent the rest
Of the afternoon in kicking over
chairs and discharging the cook. Mr..
Bowser hadn't said word about re-
painting the house. He had preserved
the strictest secrecy about the enter
prise. The house did not need re-
painting and the idea Of having him
daubing around for week or two was
,unbearable. She made no outright
demonstrations, however, but that eve
ming would bring the talk.
Mr.. Bowser came home at the usual
time and took a look into the side
yard before entering the house. He
realized that Mrs. Bowser had seen
| the outfit and must suspect his evil
| design, but he entered the house with
| q flourish and did lot of talking in
| the next five minutes. In fact, he did
all the talking during the dinner and
| a great deal more than was neces
sary. He was putting the explana-
ton off as long as possible, but 1t had
to come when they reached the fam
-iy room.
"Now, then" said Mrs. Bowser, as
she Strengthened up and set her jaw,
"why did you have those men bring
all the things this afternoon"
"Why, my DEAR" said Mr.. Bowser,
in an oily voice, Il am going to do
little painting. Didn't speak about
it week or SO ago? This is glorious
weather for outside painting and !
am anxious to be at the work"
"Mr. Bowser, this house does not
need any paint on it." firmly replied
Mrs. Bowser.
''You may not think so. but thou
sands Of other people do. l am al
most ashamed to turn at the gate
and look at it. Besides, | have an
other object in view. How long have |
we lived in this house?"
"About fifteen years." was the reply. |
"And it has been Of the same color |
ever since. The house Is red brick |
and the woodwork painted white. |
That's the way most of the houses
on the block are There is a dread
full mOnotony about it. l had almost
as soon walk through cemetery as
along this block"
"Then your object Is to change the
color! queried Mrs. Bowser.
There shall be a complete change,
my dear. You won't know the place
when I get through with it. You
know what villa is, don't you?
Well, there is not villa within half
q mile Of us. I am going to make one
of our house."
"Are you going to get a bunch Of
up here to tear this house
all to pieces" was demanded.
ooh, no, no. There will be no car
penters and there will be no other
painters beside myself. shall make
a villa Of it by the way paint it
and thousands Of people will stop to
admire"