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Evening star., 1919-09-27
HURT BY SWITCH ENGINE.
Camp Meigs Soldiers Suffer In.
juries-Other Accidents.

Prfvates Hobart Renlicers and
try, stationed at Camp Meigs. were
taken to the Emergency Hospital last
night after being knocked down by a
switch engine at the termination Of W
street northeast. Renlicers was suf-
fering from a broken leg and McCar-
thy sustained cuts and bruises.
Alice Hill. coored. five years of age,
of 1858 23d street northwest. was hit
by an automobile at 23d and N streets
northwest yesterday, receiving minor
injuries.
Seven-year-old Leroy Allen of 1922
E street southeast skated into an au-
tomobile on Pennsylvania avenue near
! 8th street southeast last night and
| received lacerations of the head and
| body.
Evening star., 1919-09-27
HAIR AND EYES AGAINST HIM
Washington Boy Gets Rebuff in
Mexican Restaurants.

II you've got light hair and blue
eyes and are thinking of going to
Mexico. stop thinking, is the advice
Of A. B. Fennell and Paul N. Taylor,
two Washington boys. who recently
completed a tour of Mexico and TWEEN
ty-six states. arriving in Washington
today.
Fennell is dark and looks like a
Mexican. But Taylor is of the Saxon
type, with blue eyes and light hair.
when l would go into a Chihua-
hua restaurant to get something to
eat" Taylor said, "the walters would
sneer and turn their backs. l could
not get anything to eat unless there
was some nervy American conduct
ing a lunchroom or an American that
/ could apply to-"
Fennell and Taylor will return to
Georgetown University to finish col
legiate course.
Evening star., 1919-09-27
CITY NEWS M BRIEF

The Iowa Society will meet tonight
at o'clock at the Thomson School
Representative William d. Boies will
speak. There will be dancing and re-
freshments.
The Landscape Club Of Washington
is holding an exhibit of pictures at
the Ames Gallery. zoos H street. This
exhibition will be open for three
weeks.
The Gamma Theta Club will hold
the frst dance of the season Thurs
day night at o'clock at the Arcade
ballroom.
The Park View Club has resumed it's
activities A meeting will be held
Wednesday evening and officers will
be elected Two new amendments
will be voted upon.
The Randall Highlands Ctttsens' As
scciation will meet Monday night at 8
O'Clock at the Randall Highlands
Ladies' night will he chserved to-
night at the University Club. Fea-
lures of the evening will be brief
talks on Army life by returned SOL
diers
The Order of Rechabates Onward
Tent. No 1921. will celebrate its six
teenth anniversary Wednesday even
ing. Representative William D. Up
shaw will speak. The entertainment
will be featured with several songs
and recitations.
Chief Justice Mccoy of the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia re-
turned to Washington yesterday
afternoon from stay of three months
in Europe. While in France he spent
ten days at the village of Pierrefonds.
near Paris. where is located the grave
Of hiss SON. Lieut.. George Baldwin
Mccoy. who died from wounds re-
ceived in battle in July, 1918. The
chief justice is expected to preside
in court Monday, relieving Justice
Gould.
valuing the less Of one Of her eyes
at 100000, Miss Nellie Johnson, a
war worker. has filed suit for dam
Supreme Court against Mrs r. A.
Caldwell and the latter's/ daughter,
Mrs. John Brewer. The plaintiff says
that July 90, 1918, she was reposing
on the grass Of the Ellipse in the rear
of the White House, when an auto
mobile of the defendants left the
roadway and ran over her. iniicting
injury which. it is claimed, resulted
in the loss of her eye.
Alfred La Mar, assistant director Of
sales. has returned to this city from
Europe and resumed his duties in the
once Of the director of sales. Mr. La
sales OF surplus war materials made
for export and directs the activities
of the machine tools section of the
ONCE OF the director OF sales
Evening star., 1919-09-27
ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES.
TONIGHT.

TONIGHT.
Meeting of the Grade School Teach
ers' Union at 7:30 o'clock at the
Teachers Club. 18th and F streets.
Informal dance of the Eeleet Klut
in the ballroom of 24eo 18th street
Meeting of the Trowel Club at s
o clock in the Old Masonic Temple
Dance of the Bachelors Club at Mrs
Dyer's. 1917 r street
Meeting of the Railroad Square Club
at the Northeast Temple.
Smoker at o'clock at the Kappa AL
pha Fraternity House. 2511 14th
street.
Party Of the Illinois State Girls Club
at o'clock at the Blue Triangle Re
creation Center. Goth and B streets
Games and dancing at the Carroll
Institute, 91S 10th street.
Evening star., 1919-09-27
LIMA BEANS BY, THE ACRE
Farmerettes Make Announcement
of Interest to Housewives.

Housewives who want to get lima
beans at 81 a bushel and a whole lot
Of exercise free. may get both at the
Farmerettes' Training Field, 5000
Blair road. it was announced today.
Acres of lima beans there need pick
ing, and the fall days and cessation OF
Saturday half holidays have cut down
the volunteer working force of Office
women.
Day and evening bean pickers and
shelters are offered SO cents bushel
for picking and cents quart for
sheliing. More apple packers are
needed at the farmerette camp az Eo-
nor. Md. Mrs. Bertha Taylor Voor-
horst, chairman will meet applicants
after 4:3O O'Clock at the Y. w. c. A..
F street near 14th street.
Evening star., 1919-09-27
BRITISH COTTON MEN COMING
Delegation of Manufacturers Tour.
ing q. S. for Study.

A delegation of English cotton
manufacturers. touring the United
States for the purpose of studying
Industrial and manufacturing condi-
tions, will. arrive in Washington to-
morrow morning for a short stay
here. The visitors are members of
the Managers and Overlookers' As
ISOLATION of Bolton. England, and
they all hold executive positions in
English cotton mills.
The tour is being made under the
auspices of Lord Leverhulme. mayor
of Bolton. and a large soap manu-
facturer. who encouraged the visit to
America in the belief that the inter-
change of information and ideas
which would result would be bene-
fetal to both countries.
Evening star., 1919-09-27
PROF. ". A. MOVES HoNoRED.
Had of Illinois University Chem.
istry Department Gets Medal.

Prof. william A. Noyes. head Of the
department Of chemistry Of the Uni
verrity OF Illinois, was awarded yes
terday the Willard Gibbs medal for
investigations into atomic energy.
The medal was conferred under aus
pices of the Chicago section OF the
american Chemical Society.
DR.. Noyes, who was born at 1nde-
pendence, Iowa. in 1857. was with the
bureau of standards from 1908 to
1907. He is known not only as a re-
search chemist. but as a writer of
textbooks.
Evening star., 1919-09-27
BAND CONCERT.

On the Euipse this afternoon,
at o'clock by the u S. Marine
Band. William H. Santelmann.
leader.
March, Ever Ready. .Blodgett
Overture. Tampa. Herold
Fifth Nocturne". .Leybach
Cornet Solo, "The Southern
Cross" Clarke
Musician John j. Miller
Grand Fantasia "Lohengrin"
Wagner
Invitation to the Dance
er-Weingartner
Transcribed for Military Band
by William H. Santelmann
Grand Scenes from La Bo.
heme s>>.e>~.. .Fucc1n1
'rhe Star Spangled Banuex"
Evening star., 1919-09-27
GHOST STORY TOLD
BY SENATOR new
James Whitcomb Riley Tales
at Press CIub-Former
News Men Speak.

How James Whitcomb Riley LOCKED
the door behind him when he die
was told by Senator Harry New oi
Indiana in the course of the initia
entertainment of the fall season al
Z the National Press Club last night
. Other speakers were Senator Hard
ing. Senator Cspper. Senator Moses,
Representative Guy HardM Repre-
sentative Knutson and William Colver
of the Federal Trade Commission.
Real Newspaper Men.
Senator New struck A solemn note
In the jollity of the evening. which
was devoted to giving the members of
Congress who in the past had been
newspaper men and who now own
and edit newspapers a chance to tell
of their exploits I'VE Used to Be
Newspaper Men Ourselves was the
ofhcial title of the entertainment
Now. one of the standing jokes of
newspaperdom is the man who tells
member of the profession, why,
was newspaper man myself, once =
But the members of Congress who
spoke at the Press Club last night
were and are real newspaper men.
That was why they appreciated the
s .story' told by Senator New of how
flames Whioorh Riley. the Hoosier
poet showed his spleen against the
undertaker who laid hin, out
Riley, Senator New said. hated un-
dertskers. This antipathv was known
10 al his friends and respected Some
way or other Riley didn't like an un-
dertaker, He didn't like their trade.
or anything about it. But at last the
time came when the beloved poet of
frSI lpe
Riley died in the afternoon. and
shortly after his death the under
taker came to his home on Lockerhy
street. IN indianapolis. After prepsr-
ing the hody the undertaken depart
ed. and about four hours later re-
turned
Found Door Locked.
Going to the door of the room where
the body of Riley lay. the undertaken
found the door locked. He tried and
He called to those in the house. and
told them the door was locked
Impossible" the said. who would
lock it,"
Impossible" they said. who would
sft is locked"
The others came and tried the door.
but it was firm. Keys were hastily
secured and tried. but in vain. They
could not push through the keyhole-
for the door was locked from the
inside.
"And that was why" said Senator
New. as a hush sat upon the big
gathering at the Press Club, that
zfhe undertaken had to get a ladder
to enter the room where the dead
poet lay"
Senator New, who was an intimate
friend of Riley. and worked with
1sfvy, m fhA India ms nolil Journa1 foId
many anecdotes Of the poet, showing
the whimsical. lovable nature of the
man.
Uncle Joe Cannon night" will be
the next entainment to be given by
the National Press Club.
Evening star., 1919-09-27
WAR WORKER DIES.
Mrs Bessie N. Brown Was on Va
cation at Detroit Home.

Mrs. Bessie M. Brown. for the last
wear and a half employed in the
ouartermasteY generals Office of the
war Department as clerk. died sud
denlv in Detroit, Mich, her home, last
week while on vacation, according to
information received by her friends in
the War Department. While in this
city Mrs. Brown made her home at
sol O street She came to Washington
at the beginning OF the war as a
worker. She was a middle-aged wom-
an and made many friends here.
Evening star., 1919-09-27
Limited Divorce Sought.

Limited divorce is asked in petit
ton filed by katherine Randall
against William Randall. They were
married August 8. 1904. and lived to-
rether until October %, 1916. when it
is alleged. the husband deserted his
wife. There are Ave children.
Evening star., 1919-09-27

TAKE BELL-ANS BEFORE MEALS
and see how fne good digestion makes you feel.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1919-09-27

Read Home Fur Shop Ad Under
miscellaneous for sale.-Advertisement
oc1s
Evening star., 1919-09-27

Choice Flowers Effectively Arranged
Tor autumn weddings. Shaher. 500 18th
Evening star., 1919-09-27

"What Happened Outside WASH
ington Store Window" e. Hez
Sven, pastor, Sunday night, Gem
Bapt. Ch, 9TH and Eye NE.
Evening star., 1919-09-27
New York Academy
Omen II Am. In II PM

Latest steps taught in refined ballroom dane
ing, one-step. waltz. fox trot. jaxx. etc. Rea-
sonable rates. Lady and gentleman instructor.
FINEST FLOOR AND APPOINTMENTS IN
THE CITY. Orchestra music. CLASS Les
SONS. T5c. Private lessons all day d evening.
sos 9th N.W.-Ph. Frank. 2766
Evening star., 1919-09-27

a STANDARD SCHOOL. -
Teachers OF recognized ability teach you to
darce correctly in few iessous. Strictly
private. 4 teacher for each pupil. Special
course for teaching or expert dancing. New
dances, all the latest steps. Class Tues. ST!
Sat- eve.. to II. Phone NJ. 1882:
HOWARD LESLEY HOLT Resumcs
His exclusive teaching, af exclusive pcopls at
his NEW Salon of Dance, No. Dupoak eir.
moderp, rhyfnm and stzSe daactaG. n 13,x5R,;
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-11
DR.. Roy Wolfe
Claims To Be
Absent Minded

The argument has been raised as
10 whether DOC" Wolfe, dairy in
spector. is an absent minded genius
or a "tightwad." The substance Of
the contention is given below and
It is hoped that the argument can
be definitely settled. Our opinion is
withheld. but the facts follow:
Several days ago the Doe was
having "A parley with Mayor Carson
when the latter CHANGED 10 remark
that his supply OF smokes needed re-
plenishinS and would the doc"
take a run downstairs and get him
one OF his favorites. DOC" oblig-
ingly acquiesced and, taking Is
cents of the mayors dough. depart
ed He returned in 10 minutes with
that cOntented countenance that
the smoker alone possesses The
mayor nonchalantly asked for his
smoke" whereupon DOC" pulled
the blank-stare act and then: Can
YOU beat that I went down there
for your cigar. chatted a few min
utes with the clerk and, not think
ing Tit the thing myself"
u was then half gone and going
fast.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-11
REALTORS PLAN TO SOLVE
CITY'S HOUSING PROBLEM

South Bends housing problem
will be solved II there is any meth
cd open 10 the eyes of the South
Bend realtors. At their regular
meeting on Monday a committee
was appointed 20 investigate posi-
BILE remedies and suggest activities
for the members.
Frank Jeffries, chairman OF the
committee appointed, issued a state
ment Wednesday morning TO the Of
feet that the committee would make
a study Of all the plans tried out in
other cities as well as examine the
ideas OF people here interested in
solving the problem. The situation
is very critical and action must not
be delayed If South Bend is 10 meet
the growing demands on the part of
the thousands who hope 20 make
South Bend their home.
Not only must the owners of va
cant sites build on their property
but people now having improve
ments on their land ~-7 extend
their holdings 10 tide the situation
over Every person having rooms
unoccupied should have enough
civic pride 20 open such rooms 10
those unable 70 secure a lodging
over night The committee will re
port their findings on next Tuesday
at the regular meeting Of the realty
board.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-11

organizations. and all OF the orders
formed by men who saw service In
the army navy and marine corps
iu tho voIid war
An invitation has been extended
% Marshzl Foch 20 be present at
this convention. and it is believed
that ne viii attend
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-11
ORDER ELECTS OFFICERS
FOR COMING YEAR

Election Of officers for the ensu-
ing wear was held by the Catholic
order Of Forestcrs Tuesday even
ing at the Knights Of Columbus
home. Plans for "A series Of enter
tainments for the winter were
drawn and viii be passed on at a
future meeting.
The officers elected were as fol-
lows.
Rev John DeGroote. spiritual di-
rector; John @. Gochring. deputy
high chief ranger. Charles Taverien
chief ranger: Raymond Huber. vice
chief ranger. Henry 4. Zeiger. re-
cording secretary; Charles Schubert,
financial secretary. Coleman Steis.
treasurer; Patrick -. BlaCkford.
speaker. Charles Fritzer. Louis Co
quillard and Henry Fireman. trus-
tees; John Buchel inside sentinel;
Arthur Boniwit. senior conductor;
Joseph Pendle. junior conductor and
William Myers outside. sentinel
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-11

Just received at Van Gorder's. 100
beautiful hats. Priced from 50 TO
SIS. ON show tomorrow. Thursday
3220-11-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-11
Hosiery

for Women
Pure silk, full fashioned,
high sPliced heel, at $500.
Boot Silk Hose. seamless.
In lack and colors, at S1.00.
for Children
Wayne Knit hose IN
black and white. a full servv-
ice hose. at 29c and 35c.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-11

one hundred beautiful Pattern
hats on show Thursday at Van
Gorder's, 50 to SIS. 221-11-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-11
AMERICAN LEGION
MEETS TONIGHT
Will Be Given Charter-TO
Discuss Membership
Campaign.

An important meeting Of the
American Legion viii be held at g
o'clock onight at the offices Of
F'loyd q. Jenison. al which the new
charter will ne given 20 the Legion.
The charter is No. so indicating
that the South Bend order is the
50th chapter in the state 10 receive
a charter. There are so chapters in
Indiana already organized
Capt Mark IT. Thomas viii be
present 70 outline the membership
campaign being conducted by the
legion, through which IL Is expected
70 add 100000 members during
Septem Der
Capt Thomas 90 Talk.
Capt. Thomas VIII also tell about
the national convention which is to
be held in November At this con-
venticn the proposition of amalga-
mating al service orders in the
country. including the @. A. r..
Spanish War Veterans and similar
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-11

Phone Main 376s for Messick or
chestra. S165-26
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-01-23
DOING ITS BEST.
The Government Reducing Expenses
A. Fast n Possible.

In letter 10 w G. Reed. county
chairman of the Liberty Loan organ
izafiou. W. X. Compton Federal Di-
rector of War Loans. Of ~. Louis.
writes
--Ther,. has been good deal of com
plaint over the country that the Gov
ernmeut j. not reducing its expense
account rs fast a possible. think
few realize the tremendous disburSt.-
menfS which the Government finds
necessary al this time nofwifhstand-
ing the fact that war-like activities
have ceased II we will bear in mind
that the United States has some 1000.
U1O men ia France and that IL iS ut
tcrly impossible 20 bring these men
back with greater rapidify. owing 10
the shortage Of ships; that this vast
army must be clothed and fed: tllar
the rehabilitation from our own can
tonmenfs. while proceeding rapidly.
cannot be accomplished without grave
disturbance to the economic condi-
tionS Of the country except through n
gradual process that furthermore our
Government was obliged. during the
various prosecutions of the war. tn
make contracts almost regardless or
cost. for supplies. munitions. equip
meuf. buildings and ships that fhe
majority Of these contracts are now
IN the pro,csS Of adjustment and call
for tremendous outlays of capital AT
the moment. we will realize that there
j. no room for undue criticism.
we are sure that the Government
i doing everything possible to tighten
its expense account and IL the burden
were on orr shoulders. ] am doubtful
If we more quickly could bring order
fArl
incident To the war. That war Is
wasteful j. self f-evident-wasteful of
mems lives of the labor of the country
and material of all Glasses.
I'VE are sure that the turning point
l. not FAR distant and that we may
look forward in anticipation that be-
fore many months have past, the tre-
niendouS strain of the Treasury will
have been relieved"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-01-23
COAL PRICES.
To Remain About Stationery Local
Dealers Believe.

Milton Spradlin 4 A. Paris and
other local coal dealers DO not believe
that the price Of coal here will b. ma
terially affected soon by the recent or
der of the fuel administration diScoIi-
tinuing maximum prices on bifuminou-
coal and coke and eliminating the zosie
system IF distribution.
The general opinion Of Hickman
coal men Seems to b. that the power Of
fixing fuel prices has now leen trans
ferrpi from the hands of Uncle sam
% the hands Of the weather man. An
other cold wave soon would bc certain
to mean an advance in coal prices.
Continued mild weather on the other
hamJ may mean thar the prices vii
remain stationary nr perhaps be oni1.
SilgNify s.ATauced
Although coal men would not admit
that any ndyguce would come unless
made necessity hy greater dema nd
il j. understood that some al them
feel that the profit margin allowed by
-fhe Government has been entirely too
low However. Without exception.
they say they are not contemplat ating
any radi<l boost in prices 10 help
ont of this dilemma.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-01-23
HUBBARD PRES.
Farmers 4 Merchants Elect Officers
af Annual Meeting.

At the annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Farmers x Merchants
Bank Friday evening. Officers for the
Institution were elected "a follows:
Dr J NJ Hubbard President
X n ISler. Y. President
q. y. Travis, Active Y Pres.
II. O. Ramace. Cashier
j. J. g. BOuduranf. T. g. Hale Sr
A. O CarutherS. r. NJ Isler Dr J.
NJ Hubbard. H. l.. Bradley and Judge
W. is .kmherg Directors
Dr Hubbard succeeds Judge r. T
Davis a. president. the latter desir
ing 10 rstire fisan thu Office: and Mr.
Ramsge who wa< srsSiStant cashier
slios1s,ti- Mr. Travfs, "a cashier. hou
i.,.ii .>Hs-rcinoted-lx
II H. needless 10 shy tisis s. "A Splen
did lot of officers capable. conserva
tive. progreSSye-Ine who may con
fidently ~ relied upon 20 safely admin
lister the affairs 81 this important ana
growing iu.iiution Incidentally. ths
officers Trt~ gratified viii. the healthy
iIlcreaSs. ia riic volume of business
during the year just closed
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-01-23
HEROIC ACTION.
Hickman Negro Cited for Nalor On
Field of Battle.

Under General Orders No IS his
Division Commander Martin cites he
r0ic action Of Sergeant Rufus Atwood.
son Of Pomp Atwood. colored. of Hick-
man. in the following worded order.
The Division Commander desires To
call the attention Of the entire com
mand 10 the excellent work and mer-
iforinuS conduct Of Sergeant Rufus -.
Atwood. 197454T. 325th Field Signal
Battalion. On the morning of Novcm-
her 10Th. 1915. while returning % tie
switchboard I'm Pont-A Monsoon. "a shell
struck the house.in which the switch
board was being operated. breaking all
the lines Sergeant Atwood rendered
vniuablc assistance 90 the officer im
charge In reconSfTucfius the switch
hoard md tonSfrufting new lines iui-
der shell lire. When the amuiuniti0n
dump began 10 explode in the same
uefehhorhoos ne remained on the job
tapping new connections. Aftcr re-
pairs were made from the first eX-
ploSiou there were two "a follow which
cout,letelv wrecked the switchboard
room and tore ont all the lines which
were i'm az first and had been newly
fixed Sergeant Atwood was left alone
and ne established a new switchboard
and the same connection they had at
first. The GOODNESS with which he went
about his work and the initiative he
took in handling the situation iustiiies
his being mentioned in orders.
Allen !. Greer. Colonel General stan
Chief OF staff BY Command Of MAJ
General Martin. 1 certify this Is a
true copy.
The Courier delights to give credit
10 our boys. whether white or black
who did their whole duty as soldiers
and as Kentuckians CA the bloody
fields of France
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-01-23
HAD NO OWNERS.
10 Pistols and i2 Quarts Liquor Pound
When Officers Make Raid.

sheriff Walker has ten pistols ana
twelve quarts Of liquor which seem %
have been lost. strayed or stolen. He.
~ company with Officers Hamhy ana
Wall found them laying around on
ekc- ground outside the restaurant of
John Speight. negro. who has his
place Of business just east Of town.
" lThe officers were making little
onief raid on the place Saturday night
hut the bunch got wind OF their
coming IN time 90 unload lot OF per
<nenaI property. OF course there ayvere
no owners. All that booze and ire
arms must have been dropped by a
Herman Zepplin Three. however. were
s-surht napping-Al winston Doiphie
Miner and one other negro-were
raught with their short guns IN their
uockets and arrested ON charge Of ear
rying concealed deadly weapons The
negroes. young arsenal and booze were
All brought to town and locked mp