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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-30
MAE WYNDHAM'S STUDIO

SIG 18th ST. NV. Phi. Franklin 1854. Class
Lessons Every Thurs. Private Lessons any hour.
DAVISON'Sr,5oot- 1929 NJ NV. Thomas Them
Popular dances taught in few lessons; private.
anY time Lady and gent assistants. Normal
course fer teaching exhibitions In new
dances; Jazz War Stamp. Waltz Tango. late
stems Class dances. Tues. and Sat. ewes. In
striictions SO. Dancing. 9-1i:30. Phi. NJ 49,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-19

allow for, adds to the excitement.
Old fashioned anagrams, similar
to logomachy, may f1ttiugly be re-
vived for the children OF the pres
ant generant. Printed letters bt
the alphabet may be cut from cal
eRdar and pasted on stiff paper.
One player forms several words
from his alphabet and passes them
to the players, who try to see who
can arrange the letters in their
proper sequence. This game is the
more exciting is some one not in
the game gives a number Of words
to all the players. Some words
which may be made to read with
two meanings, are telegraph, refor-
nations, old England. These may
be turned to read great help" ito
sin far more" and golden land"
These meanings are somewhat
synonymous, which makes the
game especially interesting for
older girls and boys. In France
the grownups play the game with
small pieces Of wood resembling
dominoes, having a capital letter
at one end and small letter at the
other.
A game for which a small prize
may be given is called Clipped
Squares. Each player is given a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-19
NEMaaE D GAMES
zN} YULETIDE WEEK

square Of pasteboard, which he cuts
apart in three or more pieces and
passes to the player on his left:
Each player is given three minutes
to try and piece the squares to-
gether. Failing or solving, he
passes it on and receives the next
lot Of. pieces. When the squares
have gone the rounds, the player
who has pieced the most Of them
together wins the prize. Often the
person who starts a square is UNI
able to put it together when he sees
it again.
The coin and goblet game is one
which is old to grandma, but which
has probably never been tried by
her small grandchildren. First
thing grandma must do in this case
Is to loan three pennies, or pref
erably quarters, to the little ones,
who then borrow a goblet from
cook. The goblet is placed rim
down on a cloth covered table,
resting on two Of the coins, while
the third is placed inside. The
problem is to remove the inside
coin without lifting the glass. The
secret solution is to scratch the
cloth until the little old coin comes
out Of its own accord. Simple,
isn't It?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-19
christmas til Our
GblMszaIDooessiom,
ZlDoApaas1 lcDo4eak

flock Of angels. We told stories
about our former Christmasses and
really said more on this lonesome
night than We ordinarily would
have divulged in a crowd. Toward
midnight We wrapped up and went
for a run down the long road. The
cold moon cast blue shadows on the
snow clad hills and made them
glisten with a eerie light like they
had been sprinkled with diamond
dust.
Next morning there was remark
ably little to do. aside from making
things scruplously clean and ar
ranging a field meet Of strenuous
games in the open air. For cele-
bration the camp cook was OPEN
ing some especially ripe cheese,
which Is a delicacy in those parts.
but except for that We knew of no
celebration We were to have. Along
about noon, that depressing time
before the dinner bell rings, we
heard the sound OF sleighbells.
Looking up. We beheld Santa Claus,
! his sleigh drawn by shiny coated
dogs and decorated with gayly tied
packages Of every size and descrip-
ton. We dashed and discovered
| our latest and most genial pal in
camp was taking Santa's role. He
had sacrificed one Of his priced
red flannel union suits to make red
ribbons for the parcels. which
when we united them, proved to be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-19

An amusing tale is told Of the
Lady Macella. wife Of Sir Roger de
Tichborne, who had been i'll for
some years. Realizing that she
had not long to live. and knowing
of the penurious leanings Of her
liege lord, she asked him for a
small bequest, the privilege Of leav-
ing a dole OF bread to all who
should ask for it annually. The
crafty Sir Roger readily agreed.
telling her that he would dedicate
to her charity as much land as she
could walk about over while a
brand of pine was burning. Think
ing his wife was so weakened by
her long Illness, he thought himself
very clever in providing such an
arrangement. The doughty old
lady surprised him by several acres
-23 to be exact: for once she got
going she seemed endowed with
new strength. She took to her bed
again and before her death she
called all her family to her side
and pronounced blessing upon
them all 50 long as the charity was
allowed to stand, and she left
maledictions to the seventh genera
ton for any who should ever dis
continue her good work. The acres
she had traversed produced 1906
loaves Of bread for the poor. Oi
late years it has been deemed wise
to sell the produce and give the
breads equivalent in money.
Two wills of similar ideas were
left by two we'll known men oil
Wales. Each directed that every
Christmas a number Of prosperous
! men named in the will should pur-
chase stated number Of real
wheat loaves, take them to the
tomb of the one who made the will
and after a prayer, take them fol
distribution to the homes Of the
poor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-19

J some of which are continued in
modified form, even until now.
The story is told Of q vicar in
Queen Elizabeth's day who left q
sum of five shillings per annum
with which to pay the ringers Of
his parish in Gloucestershire for
ringing a peal for two hours on
Christmas eve in commemoratfon
of the Nativity.
In Staffordshrie there is an old
bequest providing plums for the
Christmas pudding Of every poor
family within a certain radius.
For many years in Berkshire the
vicar OF the parish was the host Of
the day on Christmas. After even
ing service the Pensioners would
[ go to the vicarage, where An enter
tainment was given and refresh
ments Of bread, cheese and beer
provided by the will Of a member
Of the parish who had always en-
joyed the gatherings.
A custom which had its origin in
the will Of two sisters caused quite
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-19

Changing times have made slaves
Of us all, especially during the last
few years, SO. that We have not
taken time or even had the time
fof frivolous celebrations of holi-
days. Last Christmas and the one
before most Of US busted ourselves
In giving benefits or relief fund
plays. and at that We who had boys
overseas had little heart for enter
ing into real sports. This season,
however, in spite Of the H. c. L. and
the many internal disturbances we
are having. We can really enjoy a
few filings at carefree gayety. Tho
young people must keep up the
morale OF the nation since their
elders are all arguing and settling
graver affairs.
How many OF us have ever heard
Of the game "clumps?" Not very
fair cognomen, but loads OF fun for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-19

a congenial crowd. Two captains
are chosen and they take turns in
choosing sides. This accomplished,
each captain sends one of his team
out Of the room. The two sent
agree on the name Of q person or
object, real or fictitious, to be
que ] by both sides. Returning
to the room, each man or girl sits
down among the players Of the op-
posing side, who tries to guess the
object selected by asking questions
to which the person questioned is
allowed to answer "yes," mo" or II
do not know" Whichever side
guesses first chooses q player from
the other side. Many laughs may
be had from the ridiculous ques-
lions it is necessary to ask during
the guessing. A forfeit system for
asking out OF turn, or answering
other than Their ules OF the game
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-19

. lot of scrambling in a certain
town in England. These two in
digent ladies had received word
that they should come to London 10
claim an estate. Being very poor,
they set out on foot for their des-
unation and when they were al
most there, they were forced to ask
for nourishment at this self same
town. They were finely treated and
reached London the next morning
in time to successfully carry out
their business engagement. They
were so grateful for the help they
had received at the little town that
in their will they left codicil
which provided for a certain
amount of bread, cheese and ale to
be distributed from the church
steps every Christmas eve. 1t was
not long until there were near riots
over the distribution. SO that the
town council changed the actual
food to fund which is distributed
annually to the needy people in The
village.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-19

Imagine being ice bound or
tropic bound at Christmas time.
The former predicament IL hardly
to be preferred to the latter, in that
it is too much Of q good thing. But
these sensations I am going to try
and tell you about in their inter-
esting differences; two Christ
masses spent in our colonial pos
sessions, one in Alaska and one in
the Philippines.
On Christmas eve in our camp
near Sitka we were . gloomy bunch
indeed. Al we sat around our dim
oil lamps and smoked our trusty
pipes our thoughts were on home
sure enough; on the skating and
coasting parties. and mothers pies
and, OF course, on the GIRL. To
hear us exchange yarns, one would
have thought that we knew . whole
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-19

shirts, socks and other useful ar
ticles from the commissary, as we'll
as many Anticipated affairs which
had been in stock for some time
and were hardly discernible for
dust. We got the spirit a: once,
however, and our dumps" were
soon changed to howls Of laughter
over the ridiculous presents. Not
content with this our jolly Santa
had letters for each one Of us.
which he had written in the wee
sma' hours. He had played on our
tales of the night before and had
news (?) for each Of US, saying Z
one that his girl had been married
twice, to another that his sylp-liko
fiance now weighed 200, and other
mirth- provoking 1ibes. This little
tale Just shows what can be done
when the possibilities for a regular
Christmas seem SO remote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-19

people in the old countries had not
yet solved the problem Of helping
others in the least conspicuous
manner. Their efforts were just as
worthy as ours, but the grotesque
requests are rather amusing--to
Us. Much eccentricity but just as
much generosity Is shown in the
strange charities Of old England,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-19

Iii these modern days, when we
have learned great deal Of the
real way to dispense happiness to
others, it is interesting to know OF
customs which prevailed a century
ago, when the more fortunate
The Washington times., 1919-01-09
SHOES MAY SOLVE
DEAD GIRL MYSTERY

RICHMOND. Va, Jan. 9.-Search
for clue to the identity Of a fashion
ably dressed young woman, whose
body was taken from the James river
here two weeks ago. turned today to
st. Louis. when word came from the
headquarters of a shoe company at
Campello, Mass, that the serial num-
ber in the shoes on the feet Of the
woman indicated they were shipped
to a st. Louis shoe company.
Hope is expressed that the st. Louis
distributor will be able to tell in
what locality the shoes were jobbed.
In such an event, the police believe
they will be able at least to determine
from what section Of the country the
woman came.
The body was at one time identified
as that Of Miss Hattie Lipscomb, Of
Hopewell, Va. and a warrant was
sworn out charging a Camp Lee Of
ficer with her death, when the girl
herself turned UP in Baltimore alive
and well.
The police do not believe that the
dead woman came from a Virginia
city, since wide publicity has failed TO
locate a relative who could identify
the body.
The Washington times., 1919-01-09
THE LOCAL MARKET

Capital Traction stocks and bonds
led a session Of fairly brisk trading
at the local stock exchange this morn
ing. Fifty-hve shares sold In one lot.
with two q little later. Two bonds
sold after call.
Five shares Of the stock sold at
S77s and so at 81 in two deals OF 25
each. Two shares sold at SIN. One
81 900 and one $500 per cent bonds
sold at 9s.
Twenty-Five shares OF Washington
Railway preferred stock sold at 60c.
Five shares OF aLnston sold at 6I1s.
On the after call only bond sales
were recorded. Three $1,000 Potomac
consolidated SIS sold at %.
One 81 900 and two 5000 Washington
Gas SIS sold at 9S.
The Washington times., 1919-01-09
WALL ST. MARKET

NEW YORK. Jan s.-Nesriy all
speculative interest in the stock
market at the opening today was
confined to Industrial specialtles. with
the ordinary active stocks quiet and
without pronounced feature.
Low priced steel stocks. including
Allis Chalmers. made good gains dur
ing the first fifteen minutes. That
stock moved UP ! point to san.
American Linseed Oil advanced Il to
. new high record OF 52I. and Amer
lean Cotton Oil made . gain OF y
to "A.
Great Northern Ore, which has
been IN demand for some time, con-
tinued its upward movement, advanc-
ing n to 34A. The oil stocks main
tanned q strong tone, with Texas
Company advancing points to 1ss'
while Mexico Petroleum advanced IN
points to 1S7Js. Sinclair OIL was
firm in the early trading In the ao-
sence OF supply. which Indicated ao-
sorption Of the stock sold just before
the end Of the year.
Yssfsrd.r l:sJ
The Washington times., 1919-01-09
HELP WANTED
MALE AND FENALR

PIANO FLkYER-EIpsrieoced for re,ic.
picture house. Call .. l7es. after 8 .. M
CHEZ and cook. wantedI .lso female
OLYMPIA RESTAURANT, i7is Pa ave
n. ". lis
CooE-Ons who understaads Hsnssriaa
cooking referred- Apply as stf ct
The Washington times., 1919-01-09
SALESWOMEN. WANTED
FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS

Goldenbers's require the immedi.
ate services Of sslespeople-young
women and middle aged women for
all departments, including the fol-
lowing:
I-Domestics
Art Department
-Perfumery
Motions
Wash Goods
Leather Goods
Dress Trimmings
White Goods
Good salaries to start, and ex-
cellent opportunity for advance
ment to those who show capability
and willingness to work.
Apply at once to
Mr.. DoBRIN, Manager.
G0LDENB ERG'S
Seventh and X Streets.
q
The Washington times., 1919-01-09
LIVESTOCK MEN WANT
PACKERS UNDER CONTROL

Support was given the recommen-
dations of the Federal Trade Com
troll of the meat packers by repre-
sentatives of the American Livestock X
Association, who appeared before the
House Interstate Commerce Commit.
tee today
The witnesses, who said their or
ganization represented from one half
to two-thirds OF the meat producers.
also endorsed the Sims bill embodying
the trade commission plan.
The Washington times., 1919-01-09
TODAYS SALES.

Capital Traction. 6as7%, 25as7, IS
@S7.
Washington Railway. pfd.. 20G69.
Lanston, 5967h.
Capital Traction. 2dS7h.
After Call-Capital Traction 6's.
81. .000a9s, $500@9s.
Potomac Electric Cons. SIS, 81, ,o009
90, S1,0O0995. S1.0OOG85.
Washington Gas SIS 81 .oooass, s5o09
9S, S5OOG0S.
The Washington times., 1919-01-09
Today's Market Hints

Prices to retailers and general market
Information furnished BY Bureau Of Mar
ksts. u. 8. Department OF Agriculture;
fair prices to consumers by the District
Food Administration
ABUNDANT-Caooage beets, carrots,
onions, apples, turnips. squash, pump
kins, white potatoes.
N0RMAL-Psrsnips, kale, grapefruit. or
anges, bananas, lemons.
SCARCE-Sweet potatoes, spinach, celery
oyster plant. lettuce, tomatoes, cranber-
The Washington times., 1919-01-09
ADDITIONAL
SALESWOMEN

for the following de-
partments. Good salaries
and permanent positions
assured:
-Women's Apparel,
Millinery,
-Blouses,
Muslin Underwear,
-Draperies,
Motions,
-Neckwear,
Toilet Goods,
Art Needlework.
Also Women for our
Bureau of Information
and Complaint Depart
ment.
Apply Supt.,
THE PALAIS ROYAL.
11th and G SITS.
The Washington times., 1919-01-09

YOUNG men for night work,
placing street car signs; steady
position; good advancement.
Apply between 8 and o:3o D.
m, BARRON G. COLLIER CO.,
Room $50, Munsey bldg. lis
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12
DISTRICT COURT

Seven witnesses, five of them na tives, who testified that they had seen Theodore James after he had been shot and other details relative to his murder, the other two, Hans Rusz- back and his wife, chief witnesses against the defense, have appeared in the trial against Bryan McDavitt in the District Court.
 J. A. Hellenthal, as attorney for the defense, in cross-examining Rutz- back, brought out the fact that Rutz- back was himself law breaker, served time in jail and had broken jail at one time..
 The jury before which the case is being tried is composed of William D. Gross, William Bosch, M. A. Snow, Ambrose lille, Ed. Dilsaver, A. J. Boone, Harley J. Turner, Ingvald Martinson, George c. Burford, Will fam s. Summers, J. D. Bagley, and Guy McNaughton.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12

After q brilliant fighting record GuriiS the war. which established ii AS crack organization of shock troops. the Eightieth. or ''Blue Ridge" Division is under orders to leave for home Composed of men drawn from Virginia. West Virginia aud ihe western part of Pennsyl- vala. this division gallantly upheld the traditions of past generation Of soldiers recruited from those s les for the civil war.
 t4cfly, the operations in which tllr l.ne Ridge Division, under the cnap aand of Major General Adel- betl t'ronkhite, took part as fol- lows; Engaged in a major opera tipn tie first time ir :he Picardy sri Inr where it was stationed from Jn, 2.I to August IS, 1918. Its ncyt hic part was in tbe famous St Milie offensive from Septem- bel l2 to i6. On September 26 1t .was lung into the Mouse Argonne offensive. fighting until October 12, resuning operations November 1 and continuing until November G.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12
ADLER-I-KA DID IT.!

q had pain in the pit of my stomach, no appetite, sour stomach and very much gas. Doctors could not help me. The FIRST dose of Adler-i-ki helped me" (Signed) Henry Welp, Lake View, Iowa.
 One dose Adler-i-ka relieves sour stomach, gas and constipation IN STANTLY. Empties BOTH upper and lower bowel, flushing ENTIRE alimentary canal. Removes ALL foul matter which poisons system. Often CURES constipation. Prevents appendicitis. We have sold Adler i-ka many years. It is mixture of buckhorn, cascara, glycerine and nine other simple drugs. Butler, Mauro & Co.,, Druggists.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12
ENID BENNETT AT LIBERTY.

DOUGLAS, June 12.-In "The Keys of the Righteous" Enid Bennett. the pretty Thos. H. Ince star has the leading part. In this play the char acter of beautiful woman is sorely tested, but the strength of her good ness works miracle.
 Enid Bennett was never prettieI or given a better story to delineate The story has merit, the star is splendid and the supporting cast is strong. This play will be shown to night only.
 Charlie Chaplin in "The Count will also be shown by special re quest.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12
LAUNCH PARTY.

DOUGLAS, June 12.-On Tuesday night a party composed of Treadwell folks enjoyed picnic to the end of the island on the launch Mabel. They had lunch at Martins ranch, and played games, returning hame about midnight. Those who went were
 Misses Shelledy, Heacock, Laughlin, Mrs. Gilkey and Mrs. Shelledy
 Messrs. Booth, Bullard, Cohen, Hell geson, Hellenthal, Kayi and Gilkey.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12
DOUGLAS ISLAND NEWS
AT THE LYRIC TONIGHT.

DOUGLAS, June 12.-The Lyric, commencing tonight will make a change of program. The changes will be on Sunday, Tuesday, Thurs day, with special picture on Satur- day for Club members Saturday af- ternoon, and two shows on Saturday night for Club members. Tonight the Lyric will put on "The Devils Wheel" by Gladys Brockwell.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12
COMMISSION PROPOSED ~s
 TO EQUALIZE CURRENCY
 BETWEEN THE NATIONS

WASHINGTON, June Il. - The creation of an international mone- tary exchange commission to inquire into and ascertain what meth ods an dlegislation are essential to establish a continuance of fixed rate of currency exchange between nations of the world is proposed in resolution introduced by Senator Thomas of Colorado.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12
LUNCHEON TO BE SERVED.

DOUGLAS, June 12.-One of the features of the card party to be given by the Rebekah Lodge tonight will be the luncheon to be served after the cards. Every one is invited and a good time is promised. Twenty five cents will be collected from each one to defray the expenses.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12
BRITISH LABOR PARTY
 SAYS PLEDGE VIOLATED

LONDON, June 1.-The British Labor Party condemns the Peace Treaty with Germany as violating the pledges given to labor. The party says the treaty shows no rec ognition of New Germany and con tains the germs of new wars in the future, while making the League of Nations "an instrument of imperial ism"
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12
GERMANY DESIRES TO BECOME STOCKHOLDER
 IN A SHIPS POOL

NEW YORK, June 11.-Karl H.. Von Weigland cables to the Sun from Berlin that Germany will de- clare her willingness to give up her mercantile fleet provided it becomes a part of world shipping pool on which Germany will be a partici- pant and stockholder.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12
GERMAN HELMETS
 ARE REMELTED FOR
 TABLE SPOONS, ETC

NEW YORK, June 11.-A London special to New York says a steam ship has landed in Wales with a cargo of German helmets for remelt- ing in the steel works at Allenally, into knives, forks, and spoons.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12
NURSE RETURNING.

DOUGLAS, June 12.-Mrs. l.. Phil ips, is a returning passenger on the Jefferson after a short trip to Seat tie. Mrs. Philip is assistant to Dr. Gage in his practice here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12
FIRST JITNEY DANCE.

DOUGLAS, June 12.-The First jitney dance here this year, will be given tonight at the Labor Union Hall, by MT. McIntyre's orchestra. A big crowd is expected.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12
MINING MEN BACK.

TREADWELL, June 12.-Messrs. F. w. Bradley, L. Werneke and T. G.. Macdonald returned yesterday from 2 trip to the Atlin district where they inspected some mining prop erty.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12
ODD FELLOWS ATTENTION

All Odd Fellows are requested to be present at the I. o. O. F. Hall, Juneau tonight (Thursday) at eight o'clock. Work in the Sec ond Degree. w. B. Kirk, Noble Grand.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12

HUNTER HOTEL {Douglas>
 Nicely furnished, Is rooms. tobaccos and soft drinks; pool, billiards, barber shop in con tion. EMILIO UBERTl, Mngr. Phone Douglas 25
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12
AMERICA ALWAYS IS
 READY TO ASSIST
 CAUSE OF LIBERTY

PARIS, June 11.-President Will son, speaking in Paris before the Academy of Moral and Political Sciences said: Whenever we see the cause of liberty imperiled, we are ready to cast our lot in common with the lot of those whose liberty is threatened. That is the spirit of the people of the United States
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12

Old papers for sale, 25c per bun
 Find that new tenant through ad- vertising-for the most desirable tenants are always secured in that way. o
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-12

Headquarters for Ladysmith coal. Juneau Transfer Co.,, phone 48.