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Evening star., 1919-02-23
ALUMNI OF c. v. j.
+. HOLD BIG BANQUET
Learn of $24, 500 Gift, Which
Frees Buildings of
Indebtedness.
"LEAGUE NOT TIMELY"

Announcement that the debt on the
three buildings of George Washington
University on G street has been wiped
out by a contribution of s24 500 from
A Lisner, an honorary alumnus, was
made at the first university alumni
dinner in Wardman Park Hotel last
night by DR.. William Miller Collier,
president of the institution.
There were 242 members of the
alumni association present. seventy
FIVE of whom could not be seated.
This announcement received vigorous
applause, which was repeated when
President Collier and Henry B. f. Mac
farland as chairman of the trustees.
announced that the university is
preparing to devote its attention in
particular way to developing it's
courses in Americanism to meet new
world conditions and obligations.
International relations ard the du-
ties of this nation to meet them and
the duties of George Washington Uni
Nersity as a distinctive institution to
train the young men in the National
Capital and those in the government
service to meet these duties with the
broadest conceptions of right were
themes discussed by the speakers, VINO
included Senator Warren G.. Harding
of Ohio. Miss Mabel It. Boardman of
the Red Cross. DR.. Collier, Mr.. Mac
farland and William b. King. member
of the board of trustees.
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TO INSURE FIGHTERS.

CHICAGO, February 22.-Applica-
tons for insurance policies of $50, 00G
each for Jess willard, world champion
heavyweight pugilist; Jack Dempsey
challenger for the title, and Tex
Rickard, promoter of the bout for
next July 4, are under consideration
by Lloyd's in London. it was learned
today. Rickard will pay the premiums
on the total of s150.O00 of accident
insurance to safeguard himself against
possible financial loss.
Evening star., 1919-02-23
Mrs Cooks Nedumshp Known to Thousands

Everybody present hears the
same thing. We hear beautiful
singing - sometimes numerous
voices that could be heard by
any person passing in the
street.
For years, Mrs. Cook submit
ted to the most rigorous tests
that were imposed upon her by
so-calied scientists. These tests
Evening star., 1919-02-23
DOUBTS OUTCOME
Of LEAGUE PLAN
Senator Townsend Speaks at
Masonic Banquet, as Does
Representative Cannon.

Doubt as TO the outcome of the
league of nations plan was expressed
by Senator Charles E. Townsend of
Michigan at the annual banquet of
Washington Centennial Lodge, No. II.
r. A. A. NJ. held at the Masonic Tenn
pie last night in commemoration of
Washington's birthday More than
800 Masons and guests sat at tables
in the flag g-decked hall
Trouble is going to occur" Senator
Townsend said. Il have serious
doubts whether with all our strength
and ability. we can attenuate Amer
fcanism and extend it all over the
world The speaker quoted the his
toric precept of George Washington
to keep out of entsngling alliances
with foreign nations,
Evening star., 1919-02-23

address. George Duval. jr.. master.
presided. The invocation was pro-
nounced by Rev. John Weidley. Musi-
cal numbers were furnished by the
Columbia Quartet.
The banquet was served by the
women's guild of the Sixth Presby-
terrain Church. The members of the
guild were dressed in the costume of
Washington's day, powdered hair and
all. The committee on arrangements s
was Past Master Leonard p. Steuart,
Harry E. Huntsberry and George F.
Hoover
Evening star., 1919-02-23

Stead Center. we hear converse
tions in various languages and
dialects. In a single evening,
we have heard a dozen different
tongues spoken, including Hin
dustani. We hear tests that
never could be answered by
hypnotism or telepathy. These
include incidents and facts
known only to the sitters.
Evening star., 1919-02-23

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Evening star., 1919-02-23
THE WEATHER..

District of Coium bia-Rain today:
shifting to west and northwest.
Maryland-Rain in the east. rain or
snow and colder in west portion to-
day; tomorrow fair; fresh south winds
shifting to west and northwest
Yirginia-Raip today, colder in
northwest portion; tomorrow fair:
fresh south winds shifting to west
and northwest.
West Virginia-Fair in west, rain or
snow in east portion today. colder;
tomorrow fair
Evening star., 1919-02-23

Crippled Children and aboutss5esVee ~
other charitable institutions. its ~
announced today. Grady iss the Ald4
nicipai hospital. ttts
tives. and the remaining 500, 00Q. W94
wfiied chiefly 10 kin>yeoyyie OF him
self and his deeeas sedl wsfe in sufnl
ranging from s., eco to $iE. 600. a ne&
gro servant gets S1,56o.
Mr.. Steiner was born in Bohemto
seveuty-three years ago. and spent his
boyhood in Daievilie. Ala
Evening star., 1919-02-23
Mr. Sharp Eulogized.

Doninick /. Murphy. American con-
sui general at Sofia, who recently re-
turned. from Bulgaria, related some of
the incidents that occurred in that
country during the war. All the
speakers united in eulogizing Ambas-
sador Sharp, expressing admiration
for his work in connection with food,
army and navy problems.
Alexander NJ Thackara. American
consul general; Brig. Gen. Mason M.
Patrick. u. S. A: Robert Woods Bliss;
secretary of the American embassy:
Samuel Gompers, president of the
peace commission on international
labor legislation: Oscar s. Straus.
chairman of the mission representing
the League to Enforce Peace, and
Rear Admiral Long sat at the table
of honor. The speakers were intro
duced by the president of the club.
VINO proposed toasts to Preside ut
Poincare and President Wilson.
A band known in the American ex-
peditionary forces as Gen. Pershing' s
Own" recruited from the bands of
every unit in the expeditionary forces
and conducted by u. S. Fisher of
Baltimore, played selections by Amer
lean composers.
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LEAVES $3.50, 900 TO CHARITY.
Albert D. Steiner, Who Bequcaths
$3.50 600, Had No Near Relatives.

ATLANTA. Ga, February 22.--out
of a fortune estimated at sT5o.ooo Al
bert ID. Steiner. manufacturer and
banker. who died here Thursday, be-
eueathed S5oo.eeo 10 Grady Hospital.
SIae. coo to the Scottish Rite Home for
Evening star., 1919-02-23

spired by the lessons OF the battle
field, will have the courage to speak
the truth without fear"
This courage will be needed. he
said, to meet the financial problems.
and the social problems. He suggest
ed Theodore Roosevelt as an iHustri-
Gus example of the sort OF moral
courage that is coming home with the
boys from over there. This courage,
ne said, enabled Col. Roosevelt to do
more for his country than any other
American during our lifetime.
Miss Marion E. Mccoy, an alumna OF
the university. sang The Battle lynn
of the Republic" and my Country lis
of Thee" with the entire gathering
joining in the c1oruses.
Dancing followed the dinner and
speechmaking.
A reception in honor of DR.. Collier
preceded the dinner.
The dinner was given under joint
auspices of the board of trustees. the
faculties. the alumni and the Coium-
biar Women, g. university organlZa-
tion.
Evening star., 1919-02-23
TO SHOW TRIUMPH
OVER HUN EVIL
Plans for Parade Include Al
Ieg0rical Harmonies OF
Light and Sound.

Personal request will be made to
Secretary of War Baker tomorrow to
provide guns for the District soldiers
who have been discharged and who
will march up Pennsylvania avenue
in parade in their honor Thursday.
Robert n Harper, chairman of the
parade committee. said last night he
would eRdeavor to see the Secretary
Of War tomorrow morning and ask
him to give the District troops enough
equipment for the parade to lend the
demonstration proper military
aspect.
Brig. Gen. Richard d. simms, com.
mander of the District National
Guard. announced last night that dis
charged District soldiers are author
ized to wear their uniforms in the
parade. He wants all local men who
have received any decorations for
military service to send their names
at once to Capt. Edward H. Grove,
room Is, District building.
Urge Singers to Aid.
The National Anthem Associa ton.
which is planning TO have chorus
of 1000 voices sing patriotic airs in
front of the Presidents reviewing
stand during the parade. will hold a
rehearsal in Liberty Hut at s O'Clock
Tuesday night. Mrs. Priscilla, Wifkin-
son Streeter. president Of the asso-
citation, invited all who want to take
part in the chorus to attend the re-
hearsal. So far Mrs Streeter has only
SEQ singers.
Plans were completed yesterday for
the big victory float which is to be
feature of the parade. 1t will typify
the triumph of justice, as represented
by the allies, over Germany. Chaplin
Brown is chairman of the float COM
nittee.
Melvin G. Hazen. marshal of the
parade, hopes to have a complete
roster by tomorrow night of all or
ganizations that expect to be in line.
He then will map out the formation
of the parade, assigning a special po-
sition to each organization.
Evening star., 1919-02-23
Miss Boardman Is Effective

Miss Boardman discussed the inter
national relations and how proper ap-
probation Of educational duties will
Fl the manhood Of this country to win
for the United States leadership in a
great community Of nations She dis
cussed the international courts of ius-
tice and other international duties
which this nation must assume
Miss Boardman turned attention to
the manned in Walter Reed Hospital
to the blind in the Army hospital i'll
Baltimore and to those who sleep in
Flanders field"
Make their gift worthy OF the sac
rifice," she said. "and accept the re
sponsibiHty for international justice, so
that we. too. may enter into the inter
national service"
William Bruce King promised that
one good gift would come out of the
horrors of war, namely, Inspiration of
the young men born of their visions
on the battlefelds. He said that they
have had three virtues impressed
upon them during their bitter fght on
the forefront of civilization that made
all else trivial They are coming back
impressed with the transcending i'm
poYtance of three virtues-courage
unselfshness and humility These. he
said, they will bring into civil life
where they are needed as much as
they ever have been on the battle
held.
Evening star., 1919-02-23

Mrs. Cecil M. Cook. Pastor
and Medium of THE WILL
LIAM T. STEAD MEMORIAL
CENTER, has been medium
since birth. For seventeen
years she has served the public.
THOUSANDS of men and
women in all walks of life have
sat in her seance-room.
In the seance-room at the
Evening star., 1919-02-23
Needs of District

He made II clear that George Wash
fngtou has no purpose to spread out
broad and thin" bat emphasized that
4ts continued province will be to min
lister TO the peculiar educational needs
OF The District. He pointed out that
besides the young men permanently
resident in the National Capital the
university swings it's doors wide open
to hundreds OF young men in the gov
ernment service. That three -fifthS of
its entire enrolment is self-support-
ing he cited as an evidence of how
George Washington University differs
from any other educational institution
in the country. This was further en-
phasized by the fact that they demand
full courses of instruction.
The enlargement or intensified tion
by George Washington. he said. to
meet the changed conditions will be
in acceptance of it's particular duty
10 teach political science. constitu-
tioraf law, "Americanism If you will
which sums up the call of the times
and what we hope to achieve"
DR.. Collier. in inpressing the duties
OF the future for college men, said
that the world today needs organiza-
ton and leaders as never before and
that the college man must accept this
obligation He said that the college
sslope teaches the one thing that can
make democracy safe for the world
that is, 1t teaches men TO help them
selves
Then he gave a new motto for the
university:
Seek the truth without prejudice:
Speak the truth without fear"
Evening star., 1919-02-23

THE WILLIAM T. STEAD MEMORIAL
CENTER has a Publishing Department similar
to the publishing business of any religious body
Our first book, Gods World has recently come
from the press, and a second edition-TWELVE
AND ONE-HALF TIMES AS LARGE AS
THE FIRST EDITIONS now being printed |
We do not ask you to remit for copy of
Goods World" First Of all, we invite You to
write for Our FREE booklet, Communication :"
You will find it intensely interesting. 1t will
tell you about our work-will explain to YOU
the nature and value of Gods World 1t
will help you understand that death is merely
logical change-only a process of natural
law even less mystifying than birth This
work has had II years OF consistent, faithful
labor back of it.
If you are interested in the subject of
Spirit Communication, simply send us
letter or postal and say: Please send
Communication free" Write your name
and address plainly, and see that you send
this request for this free book TODAYi
Address at once:
Evening star., 1919-02-23
Documentary Evidence

"Communication" contains numerous letters
attesting to the great mediumistic powers Of Mrs.
Cecil NJ. Cook These letters prove the following
sonts: The writers of these letters, like thou
sands of Others came to our seance-room as
strangers. unknown to Mrs. Cook and the others
present; their spirit friends identified themselves
unquestionably; there was nothing teiepathie,
their departed friends. You will be interested in
this documentary evidence These letters will
answer many questions in your mind.
Evening star., 1919-02-23
WITHIN THE REACH Of every

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Evening star., 1919-02-23
Question Confronting World.

The question confronting the world
today said the ambassador, was to
arrive at a state of good will friend
ship and international comfy. which
the American soldiers had been fight
ing for.
"Ali jealousy should disappear be-
tween nations" he continued. Food
is needed badly in certain countries.
The question which should be upper
most in the statesmen's minds should
be to carry food where it is needed
No feelings should be expressed be-
cause certain countries, owing to cir
cumstanceS and transportation ia
cilities. are able to float foodstuffs
more promptly, thereby reaping quick
er benefits than the others. The end
alone must be considered. and this is
helping needy brothers. We must all
strive toward a better world, with
out envy or jealousy
Evening star., 1919-02-23
Personnel of Committees.

Harry c. Davis was chairman OF the
general committee on arrangements.
Elmer l. kayser was secretary ana
Dean Howard Lincoln Hodgkins was
treasurer. Other members of the COM
tees, Thomas S. Hopkins, William b.
King, Walter r. Tuckerman, Or. Thomas
n. Mclaughlin and Charles Carroll Clio
':er, jr from the faculty, DR.. William
Allen Wilbur. Carl J. Mess. Dean VIII
liam c. Ruediger, DIR. George n. Hen
ming and Dean Merton L. Ferson; from
the alumni, John Paul Earnest, William
S. Washburn, DIR. oscar B. Hunter, Per-
civai Hall and DR.. MIlard F. Thompson,
and from the Columbian women, Mrs.
william C. Van Week, Mrs. Joshua
Evans. jr Mrs. r. f. Edginton, Miss
Freda D. Egbert and Mrs. w, E. Cham
berain.
Evening star., 1919-02-23
A Message from
the Stead Center

1t is in this building that the sesnees
of Mrs. Cecil M. Cook are held. This
Center is known to thousands of Spirit
uAliStG-
Evening star., 1919-02-23

communicated" is most interesting illustrated b
81 pages and cover published by THE WILLIAM 7.
organized for religious purposes and not for profit
On the inside front cover of Communication
unusual photograph of our Pastor and Medium, Mrs
Cook, known to thousands throughout America. We
the engrayer to be careful not to retouch the hair
something about that hair we wish you to see and $
Communication contains the following and otf
esting divisions:
Communication an Established Fact" Death
Means Passing Through Open Door IF Man
Should Return from Far Country, Those Who
Die Are Not Called Back" The World Next
Door" What Is the Next World Like" The Same
Proof 1000 Miles Distant.
There are many letters giving the experiences
of different persons in the seance-room of our
Society. and reproduced photographs of Mr..
Stead, Mrs Cook. the seance-room, the assembly
room and other views in the Stead Center.
"Communication" introduces to you our great
book Gods World But before asking you to
purchase this book we wish to tell you about
ourselves and about the beauties OF our first book,
Gods World"
Evening star., 1919-02-23
Yesterdays Temperatures.

Midnight, 35; am. 25: am, "a
s am. "a am. 81; 10 am, "a; IL
room, SO: 2 pm. 81; ! pm. 3S; 6 pm,
SO; pm, 40; 10 pm, SO.
Highest. 40; lowest, 81.
Relative humidity--S am. 9s; .
pm, 100; 8 pm, 96.
Rainfall IS pm. to S p.m.), ole.
Hours Of sunshine, o.
Per cent of possible sunshine, 0.
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buI1lStead'SWOrnlSvruD

'ero children an ANGEL Of mercy" Where
worms are present and dirUct3ons followed.
1T NEVER FAILS. One bottle DESTROYED 1872
worms. Stood the test for sixty Years. Sold
everywhere or by mail. Soc . bottle.
Est. g. A. Voorhees,. NJ. D.. PhiladeIphia.
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Will Speak Fearlessly.

He adopted the new motto sug-
- rested by President Collier, saying
1.-The young men of the new era, in
Evening star., 1919-02-23

PROVED that she could not
possibly touch the trumpets or
produce the voices. Mrs. Cook
has given more than THIRTY
THOUSAND SEANCES. in
Guiding large seances and pri-
vate sittings. A few people
might make mistakes, but thoa-
sands of persons would not
make the same mistakes!
Evening star., 1919-02-23
Poor Way to Honor Day.

Senator Harding was the principal
speaker He referred to three quota
tions from Washington's farewell ad-
dress One related to religion and
morality as foremost props of the
duties of men and citizens" He de-
piored the evident drift from re-
iigiouS teachings and the influence of
the church. and regretted state of
mind which PERMITTED a Heron to
hold in his hands the power to mold
the destiny of the republic.
He further quoted Washington on
guarding against the jealousies and
heartburnings Of misrepresentation.
which tend to render alien to each
other those who ought to be bound
by fraternal affection" These jeal-
ousies and Misrepresentation, Sena-
tor Harding said, are largely re-
sponsible for the peril of threatening
revolution today.
His third quotation related to Wash
ington's commendation of Honesty
is always the best policy" Make
the world honest" he said, land
there will never be a war Honesty
will make a society of nations un-
necessary-indeed, it would proclaim
il impossible"
Senator Harding, in conclusion, said
that I'VE should do poor honor TO
washington's memory if we turned
today from a glorious nationalism to
substitute a paralyzing and So
cializfng internationalism."
Evening star., 1919-02-23
Rev. Montgomery Speaks.

Rev James Shera Montgomery de-
ciared that somehow he felt in his
heart that somewhere out before us
yet unattained and unachieved there is
majestical truth which We must en-
brace" If the league of nations, he
said means that the United States is
to enter deadly strife whenever
called upon, he would turn from it.
America belongs TO US, and we be-
long to America" he said. God Al
mighty is throwing his arms around
this nation. We cannot fall
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PERSH|NG TOASTS
AMERICAN SOLDIER.
Hoover and Sharp Point to
World Need; Benson Links
Navy and Army.
LUNCHEON HELD IN PARIS

Ry the Associated Press.
PARIS. February 22--Gen. Perish
ing, Herbert Hoover. Ambassador
William G. Sharp and Admiral VIII
liam S. Benson were speakers today
at the annual luncheon in honor Of
Washington's birthday given by the
American Club of Paris at the Palais
dOrsay.
Responding to the toast to the
American Army, Gen. Pershing ex-
pressed his thanks to the American
people for the support they had
given to the expeditionary forces.
Won Overwhelming Victory.
whether keeping lonely vigil in
the trenches, whether attacking ma
chine gun nests or performing the
drudgery of the rear or supplying
the front line, each man has done his
duty" said Gen. Pershing, and he
has felt that he had behind him the
support of the whole country. By his
courage, indomitable will. his splen-
did organization and his tenaclty, the
American soldier has turned impend-
ing defeat into overwhelming VIC
tory. [ drink to the American sol
dier. than whom there is no better
in the world today. Long live the
American soldier"
Admiral Benson, replying TO the
toast to the Navy. said, in humorous
vein. that the Navy had also per
formed its duty, but desired to be
modest about it. He recalled the fact
that Gen. Pershing, before joining
the Army. was a midshipman, add
ing: 1T is a good thing for us that
he has since left the Navy
Admiral Benson said that during the
last months of the war the organiza-
tion of the Navy watch along the At
lantic coast and the positions of the
various squadrons OF dreadnaughts,
cruisers and destroyers made it i'm
possible for the German navy even to
attack the allied transports Now
that the state of war was over, the
Navy had taken over numerous mer-
chant ships, and at present was
actually manning thirty-seven ships
engaged in the task of helping
Hoover feed Europe.
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Situation Chaotic"

There have been few moments in
the worlds history more pregnant
with anxiety than today" said Mr..
Hoover. The situation in Europe is
SO chatoic that every one must unite
and refrain from discussing prob
lens with preconceived ideas. The
results of four years of destruction.
not alone among the allies, but also
in the enemy countries, must be met.
Before the war the supply of food
in Europe was sufficient to last six
months But European production
was never at such low ehb as at
present; it has practically stopped.
The situation, however, is not des
perate. Conflicting ideas, we hope,
will be removed, and that the good
common sense which helped the
father of our country to conduct the
destinies of our country through
troubIous times win enable his sue
cessor to help guide the world out
of its present predicament.'
Ambassador Sharp briefly reviewed
his four years at Paris. He hu-
morousIy described the problems
which confront France and America
upon his departure. the most mo-
mentous of which is the settlement
of the claim of the Limoges exporters.
He had had little time TO give to the
Limoges problem since 1914.
Evening star., 1919-02-23
Tells of Glories of U. S.

This cardinal doctrine of the great
patriot and forefather of his coun-
try also was quoted by Representative
Joseph G. Cannon of Illinois, although
Uncle Joe" did not connect it with
the league of nations project. In
fact, the veteran representative
scarcely touched upon the league
plan, devoting his attention more to
the past and present glories of the
United States and to "reminiscences
of great men.
Pays Tribute to Flag.
Tribute to the flag was paid by Past
Master Marx E. Kahn. Past Grand
Master James w Witten made brief