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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-31
INVALID WIFE SUES.
Support Asked in Action Brought
by Mrs. John C. Dyer.

Justice Hitz of the District Supreme
Court has issued rule on John c. Dyer.
a local physician. to show cause Friday
why he should not properly support his
wife. Florence Dyer. who is residing
temporarily with her parents at Ottawa
Lake. Mich.
The courts order followed the filing of
n suit for maintenance by the wife, who
says she has been compelled to use
wheel chair for eight years and may
never walk again.
The couple were married July II. 1897.
at Toledo. Ohio. and have one child,
ten years old. Cruelty is alleged.
The husband came to Washington in
1906 and accepted a government posi-
ton. the wife says When her health
failed in 1910 he sent her and the baby
to her parents in Michigan. In Septem-
Der, 1916. she came to this city. Mrs.
Dyer says, and went direct to her hus-
hands office. where he threatened her,
she alleges. with his clenched fists.
An agreement for maintenance was
signed September 10. 1916. the court is
told. but the husband neglected to keep
its term, it is alleged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-31
W. F. R0BERTs0N's DEATH
ACCIDENTAL, VERDICT
Employees Tell Coroner How Young
Man Was Shocked and
Burned.

Coroner hewitt yesterday afternoon
conducted an inquest at the morgue in
the case Of Walter F. Robertson,
eighteen years old. who was shocked
and burned to death early Sunday
morning while working in the sub
station of the Washington, Baltimore
and Annapolis electric line at Benning.
1t was testified that there had been
wire trouble Saturday night and that
Robertson had received the orders
necessary to protect workmen on the
line and himself from danger.
He was alone in the room when the
accident happened, and other employees
of the company explained how they
thought Robertson received the shock.
Witnesses testified that the young
man was considered one of the best
men in his line of work in the employ
of the company. A verdict of acci-
dental death was reported by the jury.
Funeral services for Robertson were
held at Deals undertaking establish
ment this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-31
SETHA. TERRY ACCIDENT
WITNESSES ARE ABSENT
Coroner's Jury Unable to Reach
Verdict-Five Injured in Auto
Mishaps.

Failure of the police to have wit
nesses at the morgue yesterday aft
ernoon to tell of the accident to Seth
A. Terry. seventy-four years old. who
died from Injuries received in an au-
tomobile accident at 18th and r
streets December 10. prevented a cor
cners jury from reaching a verdict.
1t was testified that the automobile
was operated by a soldier. who no
longer Is in the Army, and who, it was
stated, has returned to his home In
Chicago. The hearing was adjourned
to enable the police to procure the at
tendance of witnesses.
Mrs. Rode Nephew yesterday after
noon was knocked down by an auto
mobile at Maryland avenue and Az
street southwest and seriously in
jured. Her skull may be fractured. it
was reported at Emergency Hospital.
Folice of the fourth precinct are
looking for the colored man who was
operating the automobile. He took
Mrs. Nephew to the hospital.
Lucy Talbert. 407 Luray place, while
in front of Park View School yester-
day, was knocked down by a bicycle
ridden by Frederick Bryan, 1928 18th
street, and slightly hurt. She was
taken home.
Harold Rotger. soldier detailed at
Camp Humphreys. Va. last night
about 9 o'clock was knocked down by
an automobile of the Columbia Auto
Company at Pennsylvania avenue and
14th street. He was taken to Elmer
gency Hospital and treated for slight
! bruises.
While playing near 9Th and F
streets southwest yesterday after
noon Marshall Hickey. fifteen years
old, 1903 I'd street. ran into the auto
mobile of Robley Dickinson. was
knocked down and slightly hurt. He
was taken to Emergency Hospital.
Paul w. Walker, 1886 Newton street,
last night was operating an automo-
bile that knocked down Irene Huse,
twenty years old. 1349 Columbia road,
at 14th and N streets and injured her
about her hip. She was taken home
er receiving first aid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-31
F1LIPINos HOLD REUNION.
Observe I'D Anniversary of the
Death of Jose Rial.

An enjoyable reunion Of the Filipi-
nos in the District of Columbia was
held last night at the Washington
Club in honor of the twenty-second
anniversary of the death Of Jose
Rial. the Philippine martyr. In 1896
Rial attempted the reorganization of
the Philippine government but was
executed by the Spanish authorities.
Senator Shafroth, chairman of the
Senate committee on the Philippines,
and Representative Towner of the
House committee on insular affairs
were guests. Jose Melencio spoke on
"RiZal and the Naturalization and
Representative Towner on The Citf-
zen of the Republic" Dancing and
songs by natives followed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-31
TRAINING CAMP ACTIVITIES
RELATIONSHIPS FUNCTIONS
War Department Absorbs Execu-
tive Powers of Commission, Which
Continues as Advisory.

The commission on training camp
activities at its own request has been
permitted to relinquish it's executive
functions.
Secretary Baker has sent a letter
to the chairman, Raymond S. Fos-
dick. stating that after January 8
executive duties of the commission
would be taken over by the third as
sistant secretary of war. Frederick
W. keppel. The commission will con-
tinue oact as a deliberative body to
advise Mr.. keppel.
Many of it's functions will be con-
tinued during the period of demobili-
cation and certain phases will be in
corporated into the permanent mill
tary establishment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-31
MEETS TOMORROW MORNING

As has been their custom for many
years members Of the Association of
oldest Inhabitants will gather tomor-
row morning at the Union engine
house. southeast corner Of 18th and
H streets. to observe New Year day.
The occasion also will serve as the
monthly meeting Of the association.
The proceedings viii begin at IL
o'clock. George W. Evans will read
his chronicle of the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-31
CITY ITEMS.
Is lbs. White Potatoes, 3se,

so lbs,.315o; Z cans Gold Seal Baking
Powder, $1.O0; 2 lbs. 7sc Guhpowder
Tea, $1.25; Large Prunes. tic; Navy
Beans, .12hc; Lima Beans, 15c; 2 cans
Red Kidney Beans, Csc: 8 lbs. Spa
ghetti. $50: large cans Tomatoes,
99c;: s cans Corn soc; Peanut Butter,
zoe; Quaker Matches, 25c. 412 4th st.
Sc. and all the J. T. D. Pyles stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-31

Brass Beds Relaequered. Satin OF Bright
John A. Gottsmann & Co..
$50 Pierce st. NV.
Franklin 5431.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-31

Lumber. mill work and glass;. spe-
cia1 mill, work gotten out in own mill:
large OF small orders. Eisinger Bros.
and W NV. Phone N. ITS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-31

The monthly meeting Of the Day
Nursery Association has been post
poned from today to January at
1880 am. at the Ebbitt House.
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Senator Jones Flies From Mineola.

Senator Jones OF Washington re-
turned to Washington from Mineola,
". T. by airplane. landing at Boiling
Field about $50 o'clock yesterday
afternoon He few to Mineola Sat
urday with Lieut.. Logg and the return
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-31

A meeting Of the New York. State
Society will be held tonight at the
Chamber of Commerce at o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-31
COMMANDER WINSTON SUED
Limited Divorce Asked by Wife Of
Naval Officer.


Commander Hollis T. Winston, q.
S. NJ. is named defendant in suit
for a limited divorce filed in the Dis
trict Supreme Court by his wife,
Marie E. Winston. Cruelty and de-
sertion are alleged.
The wife asks that the allowance of
500 per month which her husband
has been paying her, should be in
creased, Mrs Winston says she can
not support herself properly on this
sum.
The winstons were married Sep
TENDER 1. 1917, and have no children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-31

A meeting of the Broolxlnnd Brother
hood has been called by, President
Turner for tonight to make arrange
mentS for the annual dinner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-31

Choice Flowers Will Best Express
your New Year wishes. Shaffer, 900 18th
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-31

Reserve, Your Table Now
for New Year eve at Wardman Park
Hotel. Special supper IL o'clock.-Ad-
vertiSement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-31

Safe Deposit Box $50 q Year.
Wash. Safe Deposit, s1S-s18 Pa ava
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-31

Four days remain in which to raise
the $4,000 needed to make up
washington's quota of $4,000 for the
Jewish relief fund.
The committee decided to extend
the closing date of the campaign to
January because of the absence
from the city of many men and
women interested in putting the fund
over the top.
Two-Thirds of Quota Raised.
Notwithstanding the holiday season.
with large amounts spent on Christ
mas gifts. two-thirds of the city's
quota for the drive has been raised.
Tt has been decided to have the COM
mittee of woman solicitors continue
their drive in theaters, hotels and
department stores.
Last night the young people came
to the front when they held big
dance at the Old Masonic Temple, I'M
der the auspices of the Young Wo-
mems Hebrew Association. Lee
Baumgarten, president of the Hebrew
Charities, made a short talk to the
young people, in which he urged
them to pledge what they can to the
fund. Mrs. Louis Kramer was chair
man of the dance committee.
$500 Estimated From Dance.
While it was not possible to strike
3 total of money realized from the
dance, it is estimated that about $500
was secured.
Following are the names of those
who subscribed more than 500 to the
fund yesterday: Louis Simon, $500;
William Hahn & Co, $500; Connect
cut Pie Company, 500; Powhatan
Hotel Company. 500: E. Heiden-
heimer, $50: Benoit Baer, jr., 500,
and Harry kaufman, 800.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-31
Happy New Year:

Say It with flowers-Gude's beauti-
full homegrown flowers 1914 F St
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-31

A reception for men In uniform will
be held tomorrow from 4 to IL pm.
at 140S Pennsylvania avenue. Miss
Frances Davidson. assisted by twenty
five young women. will be the hostess.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-31

Members of William b. Cushing
Camp, No. so, Sons of Veterans, will
meet in the lobby of Wardman Courts
East at $3.50 o'clock tomorrow after
noon and march to the home of Mrs.
Logan Tucker and Mrs. John A. Lo-
gan, 1928 18th street. to pay q New
Year call. After this call the mem
bers will call upon members of the
G. A. r. at their homes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-31

Lieut.. Woldmar w. de ,Sveshniko on Of
the Russian field artillery will address
at the United Service Club Friday
night.
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I15
HNBRIEEZk

Fire in the gnrage of j. C. Phillips,
1917 23d street, this morning about 1
O'Clock was caused by an overheated
!, furnace f1ue, according to the police.
Quick work of the f1remen prevented
the destruction of the building and
many automobiles. Damage to the
building and contents amounted to
$500. .
Burglars last night visited the resi-
dence of Mrs. w. J. Brewer, 1924 18th
street, and stole wearing apparel val
ued at 1925. Entrance was gained by
using duplicate key in rear door.
George S. johnson. 122 list street,
Ithaca, N. Y. roomer at 430 New Jer-
sey avenue, was made ill by inhaling
Illuminating gas In his room last
night. The gas accidentally escaped
from a gas heater. Johnson was taken
clans said his condition was not
serious.
The annual meeting Of the Mckinley
High School Alumni Association will
be held at the school Thursday even
ing at 8 o'clock. A brief business
meeting in the auditorium Of the
school will be followed by a showing
of the film, "Pershing's Crusaders"
Organizations of women allied with
the G. A. r. will join in a reception
at G. A. R. Hall, 1912 Pennsylvania
avenue. from l to O'Clock tomorrow
afternoon.
A meeting Of the Washington Read
ers' Club will be held tonight at 1922
1 street.
A meeting of the WOmen's Club at
Chevy Chase will be held Friday even
ing at the home of Mrs. w. M. Inlay,
LOG Raymond street. There will be a
Riley" program by DR.. ]. T. Huddle
and music by Mr.. Slattery.
A reception for the mobiles Of Almas
Temple Patrol will be held at head
quarters, 1924 H street, tomorrow by
the women of the patrol.
Lieut.. Woldmar w. de sSveshnik0n Of
the Russian field artillery will address
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-31

gIpCpTV N. Capitol md P st.
LlOGNA DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS. in
..HE COMES UP SMILING" Flagg Com
edy. ROMANCE AND BRASS TACkS."
reels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-31

A reception for the mobiles Of Almas
Temple Patrol will be held at head
quarters, 1924 H street. tomorrow by
the women of the patrol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-31

rpANNAIT,c savoy. 18th & col.Rd.
lNANUAkk , TODAY-MADGE
KENNEDY, in "a PERFECT LADY;
ToWORROW-2:3O TO II Pm. ENID
BENNETT, in WHEN DO WE EAT!'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-31

CRANDALLS TO-DAY today TO !. THURS = S1s;
DAY-EvELYN NESBIT THAW, in
..HER MISTAKE"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-31

kNtAINOk4kA ~ TODAY-JUNE
ELvIDGE, in THE ZERO HOUR"
TOMoRROW-2:3O TO IL P.M.-MADGE
KENNEDY, in "a PERFECT LADY
MONTGOMERY and ROCK. in "FARMS
AND FUMBLES.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-30
UNMARRIED MOTHERHOOD.

One of the potent arguments in
Germany in the matter of the distri-
button Of food is that the fit must be
kept fit at the expense OF the poor
aged, who have been going to their
deaths by the thousands. Thus says
the Washington Herald. More horri-
bic than this even is the statement by
Captain George Schreiner, Boer, who
has beensin Germany for years, who
saws in his book, "The Iron Ration"
from the press Of Harper d Bros:
"Food lines are guarded by police
men to keep off the human hyenas who
loiter about to pick out women. 1t is
obvious that the policemen could not
see each one home, SO when the women
left, the line they became the prey Of
the vultures.'
Captain Schreiner then tells of num-
erous cases where these women, I'M
able to live and keep their children or
the "iron ration" have "gone to the
bad" "Small wonder, then" he writes,
'that during the winter of 1916, when
war babies caused 10 per cent in
crease in the population, the central
governments decided to give these wo-
men the allowance given to soldiers
wives and widows. Several state gov
ernments also abolished the illegiti-
mate birth certificate"
This is a state of affairs that would
be unbelievable were it not reported
by one who was there and has made
definite study of the question.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-30
PRINCE OF HUMBUGS.

The Cologne Woke Zeitung gu ties
General Won Ludendorf as saying
that Emperor William has been "deep-
ly impressed by the terrible dcvasta-
ton in the battle area The Kaiser
is reported TO have said: ''How
glad we should be that cur country
has been spared such terrible things
Why did we succeed in keeping the
fighting beyond our frontiers? Be
cause before the war we always ure-
ed the need Of ornaments. When
mankind changes these things also
will change, but first muss mankind
begin to change"
The query Of the Richmond Journal
IS pertinent: Whose was the initial
act to cause such terrible devasta-
ton" bit that OF the retreating Ger
mans CT year ago. Of course. the
crocodile tears shed by the emperor
are for the benefit Of his ignorant
subjects, but how hollow the voice,
how unreal the emotion displayed to
humans who know the
truth, Was there ever a more insin-
cere charlataa than this same kaiser
who does nothing without an upturn-
ing of his eyeballs TO his German God?
And now he would have his people
believe that the vast terrain reoccu-
pied by his troops is veritsb'e de-
sert waste. made so, by British ruth
lessness, when it was his soldiers
who wrought the dssolation prior. to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-30
OF INTEREST TO VOTERS.

Attention is called to the fact that
it is incumbent upon every voter in
the state to pay his poll tax before
May 4th next if he desires to parti-
ipate in the primary or general cleo
ton this year. A certain percentage
of suffragans unfortunately neglect
this duty until too late. We hope it
will not be the case this year. While
there is no likelihood of exciting CAM
paigns this year, it should be remem-
bered that I'll persons who have reach
ed their majority should vote. This
is not only their privilege but it is a
duty as sacred as any other they are
called upon OF expected to perform.
The consensus o. opinion through
out the state is to retain our present
Representatives in Congress. Most Of
them will have no opposition, but this
fact does not relieve the citizen of
his duty to pay his taxes and vote.
The democratic party has for many
years rolled up substantial majorities.
We would rejoice to see the members
of the party "go over the top" this
year
Our Senators and Representatives
are Justly regarded as the most valu-
able at this present crisis in our
country's history We know there are
many good men in Virginia, as there
were in Rome of old, but we should
continue mon IN important positions
who have made good and will con-
sent to continue their good work.
Let every member Of the party make
himself eligible to cast his vote this
year. We want Old Virginia to con-
tinue high up in the democratic col
Imn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-30
81 Am An American"

In the days of the Roman Empire
men were proud to say, u am a Ro-
man citizen" In these latter days a
great many men have thought that
to be an American citizen was of
small consequence, but now they find
themselves in sea Of troubles. To
be "an American citizen" is one of the
most valuable things man can claim.
A good many men of wealth and
standing thought so little Of the hon
or and privilege that they never made
any effort to perfect their citizen
ship. Such was the case with Mayor
Stahlman. He is the owner Of the
Nashville (Tenn) Banner, paper of
large circulation, and a history Office
building in that city. Lately he has
been declared an "enemy alien" and
comes under all of the disabilities that
classification carries with it.
Mayor Stahlman has been an active
participant III natlona!, StaIe ana Guy
politics for many years. Before war
was declared he was 4 pac.fist and ac-
cused of being o-German, but the
moment that this country entered the
contest he has supported with all his
energies. and there has been no more
faithful supporter of the war in the
whole country. He has not even his
"frst papers" He came to this coun-
Try with his father when a boy, and
his father never took out his final
papers. That places him in the class
of "cnemy aliens" To be an American
citizen has been good thing in the
past, but it will be all important to Il
man in the future.-Cmaha World
Herald.
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their retreat a twelvemonth ago. VI
all the modern humbugs, this Hohen-
zollern is, surely, the greatest.
MIR. HANEs IS SANGuINE.

Mr.. H. carlton Hanes. with the
democratic nomination tucked snugiy
in his pocket, was among our dis
tingushed callers one evening last
week. We know he had the nominal
ton cinched because he told Us SO IN
such cheerful and convincing man
ner that we could not doubt it. he
said he was going to Congress as MI.
Carlin's successor just as surely as
we were sitting n front of him, ana
it took only the 'once over to COLI
vince US that we were sitting there all
right. So, while the room became
slightly clouded with fragrant smoke,
we discussed with him the utter fulfill
tv, not to say reckless absurdity, OF
any further opposition to him OF the
part of Representative Carlin and
Colonel White, along with the prob
lens of the redemption and future de-
velopment of the district. The Ha-
vana laden atmosphere was the only
hazy thing connected with that half
hour-everything else was as clear as
the case of who killed cock robin. As
we listened we gradually ambled up
on the band wagon beside him and felt
real Comfy"
This district is on the brink o. a
great political upheaval and no mis-
take about it. Politicians who cannot
read the handwriting on the wall hat
better consult an occulist and ge
their vision tuned up OF take to GOV
er while the going is good. The HUI
western drive will be remembered a:
tame affair beside the politica
roundup scheduled for August.
Yes, Mr.. Hanes is sanguine-indeed
we would say that he is about thu
most sanguine man we have ever seer
in all our long and sinful career
He is fully as confident as was thu
late lamentei Mayor Strauss, OF Al
eXandria, who the morning after,
was inspired to deliver his famous
definition of politics-Lebanon En-
terprise
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-30
RETURN OF EASTRE.

The weather for several days, al
though we are not out Of the month
of March, has been ideal. 1t is the
harbinger Of the approach of Eostra,
the goddess of spring, which our
northern progenitors hailed with such
delight after having passed through
the rigid winters of those frigld
climes. Most of the Christian world
since the dawn of Christianity have
kept up the custom of hailing the ap-
proach of the goddess with JOY, the
Easter season being regarded as the
most sacred in the calendar. About
the same time the Hebrew world,
obeying the command of their great
law-giver, celebrates the Passover
Feast, commemoration gtae sudden de-
parture of the chosen people from
Egypt thirty-odd centuries ago.
Eastre, from which our word Easter
comes, was the goddess of the north
ern nations while Christ was babe
in the Manager at Bethlehem. She was
honored by the Scandinavians. the
Britons, Germans and others, but the
Teuton has long since worshipped
Beliona. the goddess of war, and while
Easter bells are ringing he is sending
bombs into churches, killing and Grip
ping conscientious people who are.
conforming to their creeds, "not for
saking the assembling themselves to-
gether." IS
.Seventy-fve persons were killed and
ninety wounded, most of them women
and children, when shell fired by a
German long-range gun fell on a
church in the region Of Paris while
Good Friday services were being held
The same church was struck by shell
during the celebration Of high mass
last Sunday and many casualties re-
suited.
Lent will officially close at noon to-
day in the Catholic churches, and after
that hour the rules of fasting and alb
stinence are suspended. This is in
accord with the new Lenten regula-
tons, promulgated by the Pope for
this year.
The masses in the Catholic churches
this morning were of a joyous nature.
after the "Gloria in EXcelsis," for the
bells which have been silcnced since
Thursday morning again will ring. and
the organs, which have been hushed,
will peal forth for the remainder of
the services. The increased joyous
ness will be manifested tomorrow.
when extensive musical programs viii
be given in all the Catholic churches.