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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-05
RED CROSS FACES
CRITICAL PERIOD
Speaker Says Organization
Must Have Support to Con-
tinue Relief Work.

II the people Of the United States
will only continue properly to support
it, the Red Cross Of tomorrow will
keep America At and alleviate the
misery of Europe. DR.. Thomas E.
Green. director of the national speak
ers' bureau of the American Red
Cross, told the annual meeting of the
District chapter. held at national
headquarters last night.
The Thanksgiving roll call, the
speaker declared. Is the most critical
period in the history of the -organi-
/, ested person to maintain the present
membership.
! Commissioner Boardman and H. B..
F. Mcfarland. chairman of the
finance committee, both responded
with brief talks to the request of the
chairman of the chapter. The following
members of the executive committee
were reelected: Mrs. W. ]. Board
man. DR.. Ralph Jenkins. Henry B. F:
Macfarland. Commissioner Mabel I.
Boardman. H. S. Reside. John Dolph,
Mrs. c. d. Carter. Simon Wolf, Mrs
Theodore w. Richards, James L. Will
meth, Capt. J. c. Boyd, U. S. N, and
Mrs Seaton Schroeder. There are
still two vacancies to be hlled by the
committee.
suffers in Reductions.
! H S. Reside. treasurer, reported
that the general fund on hand
| pending s79,s51.3e. in addition to
| $4,000 in liberty bonds not included
| in the above figures. The war reilef
fund showed balance on September
80 Of $17.72s,s5, after expenditures OF
:. $156.513.69; the chapter house build
ling fund now amounts to $4,1S5.7s.
! Miss Anna C. Koerper, chairman OF
| the clerical corps, said the corps mad
suffered greatly from the reduction
of the personnel of the government
departments and a further enrolment
would be necessary to bring 1t to It's
full quota.
Mrs CD. Carter. captain. command
! ing the motor. corps. reviewed the
service rendered by her unit with
less than twelve active members.
ION the eve of the fourth roll call we
are ready for service" said Mrs.
Carter, amid cheers.
Detailed Reports Received.
Gratifying detailed reports were
received from the comforts section.
supply. corps. Miss Katherine Dougal
and Mrs, j. D. Roberts. chairTnen;
the canteen corps, Mrs. 1. W. Iatten,
chairman, the home service section.
John Dolph. chairman; the Red Cross
kitchen. Mrs. Allyn Capron, super
visor, and the volunteer aids. Mrs.
|Seaton Schroeder. chairman. The
large amount of work accomplished
by the children of 1o1 local schools
was described by Miss A. NJ Cooling.
chairman of the chapter school COM
mittee of the Junior Red Cross. Miss
Anna ]. Greenlees. director of instruc
ton for women, told of the progress
of the various successful home hygi-
enc and dietetic classes, while DR.. S.
c. Cousins, secretary of the first aid
committee. reported 1876 graduates in
this branch Of work during the past
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-05
Tells of Child Protective Work

Mrs. Edna Boushee of the Juvenile
Protective Association told of the
work Of that organization. Frederick
j. Rice explained the work OF new
building association founded in Co.
lumbia Heights.
The treasurer of the association
was authorized to invest $500 of the
association funds in liberty bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-05
STRICT ENFORCEMENT
+ OF TRAFFIC LAWS URGED
Comnaeree Chamber COMMITTEES
Cites Speed Limit Regulation and
Duty Of Pedestrians Particu1asiy.

Strict sassrcement Of the cpseA
congestsd portions OF the city: a rigid
headlight law: a law compelling Pc
doekrians to kssD TO regularly desig-
mated crosswalks. and an antiLg1are
headlight law arc urged by tho pub
lie health COMMITTEES OF tho Washing
The report OF tho COMMITTEES, which
fs expected 70 b submitted 70 tho
full meeting Of tbs chamber to be
held Tuesday night in the Willard
Hotel. was read to tho board q di-
rsetorS last night at q meeting IN tho
Homer building by Dr.. c. q. Dafour.
On Recommendation Of the snsnber-
ship COMMITTEES. tha following we're
elected members Of tbs chamber: DR..
Prank ". 8aliou. Morris B1umen1eld.
Waiter "; Burns: L,oy6 r c2.n a.s...
James Med. Shea. Col. Walter Y. Ship
ley, Raymond d. 6tockman. George W.
Trail. Nine. Marie Won Dnschu1d, vii.
liam Libby. Mrs. A. d. Hatch. A. J.
Stephens. r; Enrich. Dr.; Forrest N.
Hipkins, D. }. Donovan, Mn. Giles
scott RAftse. Harris Shop. Inc. ana
United Stores. Inc,
A detailed report Of tho convention
Of commercial organization secre-
taries. which was hsld recently in Chi
cag0, VIII be submitted ~ tho meeting
Tuesday night, ny 4. e. Seymour, Sec
Rotary OF the chamber.
Heads Of thu public utilities ars 70
be invited - be present At the pub
lie utilities night mssting of the
chamber TO Be helA IN Dscslabo9, &C.
coFding to President Robert u. Har-
peF, who presided At tho meeting.
A meeting OF the PETAL trade CON-
mittee. Isaac Cans. chairman, viii be
held tonight in the Homer bulidiaG. at
O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-05
BOY. SCOUT IS THANKED
BY PRESIDENT WILSON
Sixteen Year-old Washington Lad
Among Fifty-Three to Receive
Personal Letters.

Saul Gilbert LicstSnberg, sixteen
one Of the fifty-three Boy Scouts
throughout the United States who are
to receive a personal letter signed by
President Wilson commencing them for
their'work in selling the greatest num-
Der OF war savings stamps during 19as.
More than 100000 worth of these
government securities were sold by the
scout organization during it's cam
paign, and those making the best rec
ords were promised personal
acknowledgment from the President.
These tokens Of personal recognition
Of the services Of the youngsters were
delayed, first by the Presidents stay
in France and since by his illness, but
the letters now have been signed by
the President and are today being sent
to the fifty-three lucky scouts.
The text Of the Presidents letter
follows:
!. 1T gives me pleasure to tell you of
my deep appreciation of the intelligent
and conscientious manner in which
you. as a member of the Boy Scouts
Of America, have secured subscriptions
for thrift and war savings stamps.
You have won the distinction of
having secured more such subscrip-
tons during the 1918 war savings cam
paign than any other scout in your
state.
You have exercised courage,
courtesy, thought and untiring effort,
and in so doing have set an example
for all boys-an example. that will
surely aid in the growth Of valuab BILE
qualities OF mind and heart.
Il thank you in the name of the
whole country and wish to convey to
your parents, your community and
your Boy Scout organization. my ap-
probation OF the ira lining that has de-
veloped inSyou such fine spirit of
wholesome and loyal citizenship
Washington's sole recipient Of this
honor from the President is a member
of Troop IS of the District Boy Scouts
and is a pupil at the Business High
School. He sold $4,000 worth of the
war savings stamps
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-05
ARMY SHOWS INTEREST
IN PISTOL MACHINE GUN
Ordnance Officers and Police An
>thortties Pleased by =
Weapon.

Army ordnance officers and police
authorities are interested In the new
pistol machine gun designed by Gen.
John T. Thompson. who was chief Of
the small arms division Of the United
States Army during the world wxf.
and recently adopted by the. New
York city police force for use In street
riots and In chasing automobile
thieves. The type ordered for the po-
lice riot battalion 10 Of AS caliber.
weighs but seven pounds and hres 100
shots in hve and one-ha1f seconds.
The weapon has but eleven parts and
can be taken apart and assembled. 1t
Is said. in less than d minute and
without the use Of q single tool
Among the special Advantages claim
Cd for it IL that It will firereixhes ball
cartridges or buckshot And can be
used effectiv ely at p0iat-biank range
Or at q target q mile away. It can be
carried in q caDO under the coat ready
for instant use. and By simply press
| ing the trigger the gun delivers q
stream Of !. 500 bullets a minute. Thus
ono or two policemen armed with the
gun could quell a riot more effectively
than an entire squad armed vita tina
Negotiation revolver.
I Tho basis OF this new design in axs
tomato gunnery IL the wedge" BY
use Of which the breech 10 automAti-
ca1ly locked and released. Although
designed Tor general military use, II
! IL believed to be specially adapted for
| use by the police in the suppression
1 of riots ana other serious disorders
|, Instructors in, its uss 10 now beinA
4 given in tie police training school in
4 New York city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-05

feet that a report on Interruptions in
electric service here should be re-
quired; that at hearings before the
utilities commission a separate day be
granted for hearing the public, and
that the bureau of standards be re-
quested to ascertain the cost OF serv-
ice of all public utilities.
President W. B. Todd and H. B.
Speelman were appointed association
delegates to the Federation Of Citi-
zens' Associations. DR.. William c.
Fowler, District health officer, ex-
planned the organization of his de-
partment of the District government
W. T. Pierson sang several of his own
compositions, including washing.
ton" and Sons of America"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-05

Columbia Citizens to Appeal
to District Committee in
Congress for Ruling. j..

Right of Commissioners Hendrick
and Boardman to act as Commission
ers of the District and sit on the
Public Utilities Commission was at
tackled by members of the Columbia
Heights Citizens Association at a
meeting in st. Stephens Parish Hall
last night.
A committee was appointed to take up
with the District oGmmittees in Congress
the eligibility of the Commissioners This
action, taken upon motion Of DR.. ]. A.
Flynn, followed addresses by Mr.. Lam
caster, George A. Ward and others, in
which the recent award in the gas
rate case was discussed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-05
AFTER FALSE ALARM EVIL.

Maj. Harry l.. Gessford. superin-
tendent of police. has directed mem
bers OF his force to strictly. enforce
the law against sending in false
alarms of fire He announced that a
reward of S25 will be paid to any per-
son not a member of the police force
for Information leading to the arrest
and conviction of such an offender
Three such alarms were sounded
Monday night and five election night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-05
TO Approved Credit
DESCRIPTION

are full size, 88-note,
pump. very easily and
PlayeT-Pianosen every
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-05

will be represented not only by zthe
members on the District side. but also
by many of the residents on the Mary
land side who are active members Of
the association.
One of the most successful meetings
of the association was held election
night in the Takoma Parish Hall. at
which time returns were bulletined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-05

will for short time make you liberal
offer on your Upright Piano in exchange
for a. Plsyer-Piano. In writing state
make, age, case and condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-05

Citizens Association next Monday
night in the Takoma Public Library
the Takoma Park Band will give a
program during the evening. On this
occasion Commissioners Thilman
Hendrick. Mabel Boardman and Col
c. w. Kutz will be the guests of the
association. This association, which
is on the boundary line Of the District,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-05
ASSIGNED TO BUREAU HERE

Lieut.. Commander William w.
Smith. commanding tho U. s. s. Her
bert, has been assigned to duty In
the bureau Of engineering, Navy De.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-05

I In ancient Persia a dog was en-
ployed to drive away the demons who
were supposed to wait for the soul
Of a dead man.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-05-08
TEMPLE.
Temple Texas

Temple Texas, May s, 1920.
Mr.. and Mrs, P. Elum were the
guest of a social gathering at their
home last wednesday evening.
Dainty refreshments were served
Henry Elliott sold his homestead
last week and will leave for Cali
fornia.
Mr.. Alfred w. Hampton, a noted
tailor of Chicago, spent a few days
in the city last week. Miss Gladys
Barnett returned from Sulphur
Springs last week. Mrs. j. H.
Lacefield is visiting her sister, Mrs.
L. L. Richards. Miss Blanche
Cooper is visiting Miss L. ID. Horns
by Miss Ruby Bagley of Brown
wood is the guest of her aunt, Mrs.
Deliah Green. Mrs. e. L. B. Brown,
and Mrs. Maliah Johnson are stop
ping for a while with their broth
er and uncle Mr.. Prime Grant.
Temple high school VS. Central
Texas College played the best ball
game of the season last Friday at
the Bon Ton park. Waco college
boys made one score in the first
inning from then until the ninth in
ming no other score was registered
for either side. The spectators
thought the college boys would shut
the school boys ont for 1t was dur
ing the last half of the school boys
ninth inning, while two men were
out, and two strikes had been call
ed on Master Willie White, II was
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-05-08
SOME DoN'Ts" FOR MOTHERS.

Don't let yourself grow old in
hours.
Don't let yourself rest mentally.
The growing girl and boy who can
nave mother help him out in a tight
place in his lessons or can come to
her for a steam answer to q per-
picking question, rarely gets that
disagreeable know-it-all air so COM
mon to young America.
Don't try to force your children's
confidence, If from the start you
child the confidence will be given
unsolicited; that which is asked is
given grudgingly and with a sense
Of resentment if not actually re-
conceited.
Don't let your children see that you
are disappointed in them. There is
and the don't care attitude than If
the boys and girls feel that mother
thinks them failures.
Don't. on the other hand think your
progeny prodigies. If the child
knows he isn't, he is conscious of
embarrassment and being under a
strain; IL he agrees with the mater
nal opinion he becomes ihsufferably
ceited.
Whatever else you do or leave I'M
done don't nag. There is no surer
love destroyer than a mother who
never let's up, who magnifies trifles
who is a chronic fault finder and
scold. The children of such a
mother rarely are found in the ONE
If they can get out of it.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-05-08
ROCK WALL

Rockwell, Texas, May 6.--April 30,
closed the most successful term ia
the history of Rockwell Colored
school, with Miss e. d. Walker as
teacher. Picnic on the ground-bas-
ket dinner served to visitors and
pupils. The concert rendered at
night was par-excellent. Misic was
furnished by Mrs. B. Thomas, which
is always a treat to all who hear
her. Miss Walker has also been
asked by patrons to return fer the
next term. Miss Walker enrolled
120 pupils and handled them first
class. Rev. T. r. Randle fill-d his
at 1880 and tho Holy
Spirit presented itself and there
was not any one but was made to
rejoice in their soul salvation. At
1870 H. w. Robertson of Denison
preached for Rev. Randles. At night
the pastor was at his best and used
for subject, Thes. All. Meeting in
the Air, and the holy spirit made
its appearance and strong men and
women shouted for joy. Collection
S51.65. Miss Thressa Hall of Dallas
has accepted the position as pianist
for Rev. T. r. Randles and his con-
gregation. Mr. C. W. Sanders Of
Torney worshiped with us. Mr.. Har-
ry Thomas and wife OF Garland,
motored to our city.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-05-08
ATHENS

Athens, Texas, May G.. Mrs.
Amanda Mcdonald returned this
week from Mexia. Pastor Pugh and
Mrs. S. Giles left for the General
Conference at st Louis. Miss Ag-
mes Hunter and Mr.. Sam Fletcher
were married Wednesday night; re-
ception at the home of Mrs. Anna
Hamlet.
Mrs. Ruth Jordan Entertained the
bridal party Thursday evening with
with a 6 o'clock supper. Plates for
Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher, Miss Cora
Hecks of Austin. Mr. Cedric Mas
sic. Mr.. w. T. Richardson Miss Liz
zie Massie.
On Sunday night (last) the
Church of God rally came to a
close. Mr.. r. H. Massie raising
the highest, $90.68 receiving the $40.
prize Atotal of $373.52 was raised.
raised.
Mr.. Leroy Alex died after a
lingering illness at the home of his
mother. He is survived by a moth
err, two brothers, a sister, wife,
one child and a host of friends.
Funeral conducted by Rev. L. G..
Smell and DR.. Edmonson. Mrs. AL
lie Mead, Mr.. Ira Brookins and
son returned to Fort Worth. Miss
Artlee Morgan, Mrs. Calhoun, Mrs
Guyden and Mrs. Lane left for Dali
las.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-05-08
HIGH BANK

High Bank. Texas, May 6.-Sunday
was a pleasant day. Sunday school
was fine at all the churches. AT
IL o'clock Rev. +. Erby delivered
soul stirring sermon; he made our
hearts shout for joy. Precinct Con-
vention No. 8, was well attended
by its voters; a deal of interest wan
shown by the citizens of this pre-
cinct. Chairman Geo. James called
the house to order at IL o'clock and
the object of the meetip~ was stated /;
Mr.. S. X. Carter was elected secre-
tary. After fome timely remarks by
the chairman, the house was an
nounced in order for business. Dele
gates to the convention are as fol-
lows: Geo. James, Prof H. S. Hol-
stton, Geo. Gillion, Jno. Lynn, Rev.
Jake Harris and Nelson Washington
Alternates: L. #. Fisher. s. r. Carter,
E. II. Hays, w. M. Stewart, Jack
Armstead and Levy Killings. r.
Carter, Clerk; Geo. James, chairman.
Mr.. Mack Smith was called to the
bedside of his wife. Miss Eliza
Eliza Green departed this life few
days ago and was buried in Zion
Rock grave yard. Mrs. s. r. Carter
has Installed a nice cafe.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-05-08
COOPER

Cooper, Texas, May Sunday
school was good and largely attend
ed.
Rev. ]. E. McDay, the pastor of
Mt. Zion was present and preached
a noble sermon at each service.
Plans have been made to send
delegates to the S. S. Convention at
Texarkana. Fall in line and help
New Zion Sunday school to be there
and answer to its name.
Rev. P. Hampton who is represent
ing the South Muskogee Town Co.
is having a marvellous success.
Mrs. j. c. Stout went home to see
her parents.
Mrs. A. Sauls is visiting in Paris
this week. A little boy and girl
were born to Mr.. and Mrs. Britt
Otis on May LIST.
Mr.. Bob Taylor has returned
home from Waco and reports his
mother much lbetter.
Rev. Evan Of Texarkana preached
noble sermon at New Zion, We'd
nesday night, subject, Let Your
Light Shine"
Our doors stand wide for every
sood minister. Sick list, Mrs.
Cora Williams, Aline Walker, Nancy
Ivey, Eater Vester and Jack Ivey.
Mr.. S. S. Shahklin's baby is much
better.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-05-08
CHILD WELFARE.
oHILDRnN,s HABITS.

Habits formed in childhood are
very difficult to break. The younger
the child the more quickly a habit is
aorineo; Iheir experience having been
accustomed to almost any new d.
version that may come their wav
Many little things that. at the time
in after years
One of the worst habits that n
young child forms is that of thumb
sucking. Many mothers would rather
have the baby quiet and happy and
sucking its thumb. than dissatisfied
with life in general and raising Cain.
But the pacifying of the youngster
by this method will cause a great
deal of difficulty.
When child sucks its thumb it
pushes the roof of the mouth up
ward so that II makes a very high
arch; and as the roof CT the mouth
is the floor of the nose, the nasal
space Is reduced and the septum OF
the nose is pushed over either to
the right orto the left-usually to
the left The upper teeth in front.
along with the bone in which they
are imbeddd are pushed forward and
upward. and the lower front teeth and
the surrounding bone are pushed in
ward and downward so that the ar
rangement of the teeth, that was in
tended by nature is very seriously
interfered with. The constant draw
ing OF the suction of the thumb eX-
tends to the accessory cavities and
there is almost a certainty that ade-
noids will be developed If this habit
is continued for any considerable pc
Rod
Thumb interferes with the
shape of the face, the mouth, the
nose the position of the teeth the
ability to fasticate, and changes the
tone of the voice. Don't you think
1t is rather an expensive meth.d of
amusing a child?Those who have al
lowed their children to keep up this
undesirable habit for a number Of
years have been the indirect cause
of inconvenience, disease and dis
fisurement to the children. The time
to stop a child from sucking its thumb
is the first time you see IL 10 the
act. Start right then aud don't let
up until the haoit is broken.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-05-08
JACKSONVILLE.

Jacksonville Texas. May 6.-Rev.
T. B. Johnson, pastor First Bap-
fist church filled his regular ap-
pointment Sunday. Services were
good. Miss Nora and Mr. George
King of Kaufman were married
Sunday, April "a. Rev. T. I. Will
lis oficiated. Triumph Lodge No.
276, K. of p. laid the corner stone
at the Colored Presbyterian church
Sunday evening April 25. Rev.
Nelson and his good people are do
ing nicely, although the membership
of this church is not large. they
have built a nice church. The
leading workers for his church are
Bro. j. A. Fuller and family. Bro.
Dotson and Bro. Bollings. Miss
Lovanna Fuller of Gushing is in
the city the guest .of her sister,
Mrs. Mollie Robertson. Mrs. Katie
Butler of Palestine spent a few
DAYS in the city to see her father,
Prof. j. Fl. Howard. In the closing
contest between the Reds and Blues
at Benson Chapel G. M. e. church
Monday night Mrs. Willie Cum
DO the leader for the Reds doubled
the Blues and put everything on
them but quit, by raising $1,000 to
$4,000 for the Blues, total $132.50.
Rev. T. I. Willis and his good
people of the G. M e. church closed
a very successful revival, adj
ditions to the church. Mr.. Oscar
ID. Brewer after several months
stay in Mansfield, Louisiana, return
ed home Saturday. Mrs. ]. E. Har-
ris of Alto, spent few days visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Harriet Mar
tin.
Mr.. Arthur Hollins after a four
months stay in Waco returned home
Saturday
Mrs. ]. w. Jordan of Palestine
spent Saturday and Sunday in the
city visiting her mother
Rev. T. l. Willis pastor Benson
Chapel c M. e. church preached
powerful sermon at the IL O'Clock
service. Many demonstrations of
the holy spirit could be seen from
the audience as the gospel minister
broke the bread of life to his hear
ers.