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The Washington times., 1915-04-05
APPEALS FOR FUNDS
FOR c. A. R. PROGRAM
Colonel Harper Asks Citizens to
Hasten Contributions So
Committees Can Work.

Col Robert n. Harper, chairman OF
the finance committee representing citi-
zens who will undertake to entertain
delegates to the G. a. r. encampment In
September. has decided to make an ap-
peal both by letter and in the press 10
the slow contributors to the entertain
ment fund. Mr. Harper reminds these
contributors that the various commit
tees will be forced to circumscribe their
activities until 1t Is known just what
assistance the finance committee is to
offer.
Many citizens of Washington. said
Mr.. Harper, have failed actually to
send in notice Of their subscription, The
committees on badges, music. publicity.
and reviewing stands want to get busy
and ] want to report just as soon as
possible the subscription of the S23 600
fund needed. All subscriptions from 90
cents to $1,000 will be carried in the pub
lished list"
The Washington times., 1915-04-05
P0SLAM QUICK
: To S00ThE and
COMFORT SKIN

Poslam will show you quickly, even
overnight, how greatly it will benefit
your ailing skin Itching stops as soon
as 1t is spread on the skin. The burning
surface is comforted and pacifisd. Heal
ing is rapid, improvement being noted
day by day.
Eczema Is controlled by Poslam and
all its ugly manifestations driven away.
Pimpies, Acne BARRIERS Itch, Scalp
Scale, Rashes and all surface disorders
Weld TO Poslam as to nothing else.
It's work of healing has been success
full in persistently stubborn cases.
All druggists sell Poslam. For free
sample write to Emergency Labora-
tories, 80 West 18th St, New York.
Poslam Soap for toilet and bath. med-
Gated with Poslam. IS cents and IS
cents-Advt.
The Washington times., 1915-04-05
COCOANUT OIL FINE
FOR WASHING HAIR

If you want to keep your hair in
good condition, the less soap you use
the better.
Most soaps and prepared sham
poos contain too mucn alkali. This
dries the scalp, makes the hair brit
tie, and is very harmful Just plain
mulsified cocoanut oil (Which Is
pure and entirely greaseless), is
much better than soap or anything
else you can use for shampooing, as
this can't possibly injure the hair
Simply moisten your hair with
water and rub 1t in. One or two tea
spoonfuls will make an abundance of
rich creamy lather. and cleanses the
hair and scalp thoroughly. The lather
rinses out easily, and removes every
particle of dust, dirt, dandruff, and
excessive oil. The hair dries quickly
and evenly, and 1t leaves it fine and
silky. bright. fluffy and easy to
manage.
You can get mulsihed cocoanut
oil at most any drug store. 1t Is
very cheap, and a few ounces is
enough TO last everyone In the fam
lily for months,-Advt.
The Washington times., 1915-04-05
ROBBERS KILL THREE
MEN IN RESTAURANT

NEW YORK. April 5.-Burgiars muir
dered Otto Zinn, a restaurant proprie-
tor, of Sc Third avenue, and two of his
employees early today, after trying to
crack his safe. Two meat clcavers were
their weapons.
Blood was spattered everywhere about
the little restaurant, and even hardened
police were sickened at the cold-blood-
edness Of the crime, attributing it to
drug -crazed cracksmen.
The only clues are numerous finger
prints.
Roman Hold, thirty-eight. and Stephen
Boborisky, twenty-eight. two Of zinn's
helpers. we're in the restaurant at mid
night, making ready for Monday morn
ipgs business. The police theory is
that the robbers, the number not deter
mined, but probably two or three, got
In the store early in the evening and
concealed themselves in the wash room.
closed, going upstairs to his living
rooms. Some time later Boborinsky
went TO the coal pile. Apparently he
was felled from behind by cleaver
The robbers had been working on the
metal ceiling of the cellar endeavoring
to cut a section out SO that Zinn's safe
would fall into the cellar.
became curious over Boborinsky's ab-
sence after q time. and went TO investi-
gate. He. too, was murdered, his head
epllt wide open.
Then the robbers rolled the safe in ths
store. Noise aroused Zinn. His body
was found at the foot of the cellar
steps, his head cloven also.
The crime was discovered by Fred
erick Tauer. whom Mrs. Zinn aroused
when her husband failed to reappear
Then burglars had then left They
J abandoned a full set of burglars tools.
The safe was unopened. The only
articles missing We're some food and
S55 from the cash till
The Washington times., 1915-04-05
Glasgow Steamer and
Russian Three-Master
Sunk by German U-31

LONDON, April 5.-Two more vessels,
the Russian three-master Hermes and
the Glasgow steamer Olivine. have been
sunk by German submarines, according
to an official statement from the ad-
miralty today. The German U-3l sank
both boats.
The Hermes, a 1,019-ton vessel, bound
from London for Mexico, was oYerhauled
near the Isle of Wight on sunday. The
German submarine commander de-
manded that she show her colors, and
then gave the crew ten minutes to
leave.
While the crew was taking to the
boats, the submarine commander in
vited Captain Erikson. OF the Hcrmes,
aboard and apologized because he found
1t necessary to destroy his vessel. The
submarines crew passed beer and
cigars to the crew of the Hermes, and
after placing bombs aboard the Russian
bark towed her crew toward shore for
forty minutes. until a British steamer
was sighted. Patrol boats nicked up the
Hermes' crew and landed them al
Portsmouth.
The Olivine. a 634-ton steamer. was
sunk in the channel Sunday. Her crew
was given ten minutes to leave.
The Washington times., 1915-04-05
SEES 0. X. OF US.
ON LABOR UN|ON|SM
James 0'ConneII Declares Indus
trial Relations Board viii
Recognize Principle.

Governmental recognition OF the prin-
ciple underlying labor unions will be
one outcome of the investigations of
the Industrial Relations Commission,
In the belief Of James O'Connell union
labor's representative on the commits
sion.
O'Connell has gone to Chicago. where
the commission will gather tomorrow to
consider questions involved in railway
employment. This session and one to
be held here in May are expected to
complete the Investigations. The com
mission will prepare its report during
the summer for the coming session OF
Congress.
II believe" said O'Connell, who is
president of the metal trades division
of the American Federation of Labor,
that the other members OF the com
mission have been impressed with the
need for the employer and the employed
to adjust their relations through their
respective organizations. Where this Is
done now. the commission has seen lit
tie evidence Of discord; where II Is not
done there is bound to be lack of har-
mony.
In nearly every line, the employers
have their ns-associatons
OF railroad superintendents, of most
every kind of manufacturers, and so
forth-and so have the employees. They
should deal with one another through
these organizations and one thing al
least that Congress may obtain the
light to do, out of our work, is to Gre
ate some kind of mediation body to
which either side can appeal.
Its pretty theory that each Ameri-
can Workman should have the RI ght to
contract for himself, but II doesnt I
work. How much chance has one OF
the 3GO 900 employees OF the Steel trust
In dealing with that organization?
Organization should deal with organ
ihation and l believe the commission
will sec this as do.
Another subject that is looming big
is that of seasonal occupations. | think
We were all amazed at the extent of It
Ir the tailoring trade, for example, In
New York. we found that an enormous
number work practically cnly 100 days
| in tho year-two long seasons of forty
days each and a short season of twenty
days. In the Northwest. the lumber
workers. the fishermen, the hop pickers
, the cannery employees. work only q
comparatively small part Of the year
Many agricultural laborers in all sec.
| tions of the country have only part
; time work.
I'm the past two years something has
| been done toward lettering this state OF
affairs. but scatcely a beginning has vet
| been made. Our Investigations should
| help solve this problem
The hearings in Washington in May
will have to do largely with Uncle Sam
as an employer.
The Washington times., 1915-04-05
Miss Ellen G. Palmer
Italian Counts Bride

wILKBsBARRE. Pa. April SAN
nouncement has been made by Mrs.
II. w. Palmer. widow Of Henry w.
Palmer, former attorney general Of
Pennsylvania, who for many years rep
resented this district in Congress. of
the marriage of her daughter, Miss
Ellen Constance Palmer to Count Can
tiu di Silva, a lawyer, of Rome. Italy.
The ceremony was performed on
Tuesday in Rome. and the count left
Immediately after the wedding to Join
his regiment, in which he is an officer.
Word OF the wedding was received by
cablegram, but no details were given.
Mrs. Palmer said the marriage was
to have been celebrated after Easter,
but she believes that it was hastencd
owing to the mobilization of the counts
regiment, making 1t necessary for him
to leave Rome. The couple will visit
America this summer.
The Washington times., 1915-04-05

an hour and a half before the big bat
tie Of giants was scheduled to start
The reserve seats were slower In fill
Ing, only a few hundred fans being
seated at leo.
The big arena showed vari-color-
ed mass. struggling in. each entrance.
An hour before the fight few work
men still worked feverishly putting the
finishing touches on the temporary
seats
Directly in front Of the judges stand
on the track stood the twenty foot
SQUARED circle A tarpaulin was ready to
be spread instantly II tropical show
er came.
At noon Mutuei betting machines
showed johnson q 10-to-6 favorite. The
betting was very light at that time.
No championship battle of the hands
has ever been staged amid such pic
the fence inclosng the race track was
the dense green Of tropical verdure.
Four Thousand Covered.
The air was close with the scent of
foliage. The race track grand stand
formed the main grand stand for the
fght Four thousand spectators were
nassed here-the ony ones In the 10000
protected by roof from the threaten; a,sr.
the race track on both sides from the
ring. The cheaper seats we're massed
Half a mile away royal palm trees
duivered in the faint breeze.
At 1905 there were at least zoo women
In the grand stand. All were gayly
es formed background to the duck
suited dandies of Havana, or the black
suits of the American spectators.
Armed soldiers of the Republic Of
Cuba, picturesque in their uniforms.
patrolled every section of the Enclosure,
keepiDp snlepdtd order
fight would be late, Al officials were
at the rings'de, but the principals had
not yet shown. At that time nearly all
the seats were taken, but there was a
never-endng stream Of humanity still
pressing forward from the entrances.
johnson got his $4,000 share OF the
money an hour before the fight was
the agreement by which he accepted
the challenge Of white hope Willard.
Havana was awake at 6 o'clock. Traf-
f1c for Miramar race track, nine miles
away, began at that hour. Over dusty
roads. hacks. autos, drays, vehicles OF
all descriptions were moving out to the
battle-ground, jammed with Americans
from Maine to San Diego. The popu-
lace of Havana took its time and began
moving out later.
Not. one out of one hundred of the
American fight fans knew word OF
Spanish. But hiring a rig was the
easiest thing in the world. The usual
process was to wave clenched fists in
Imitation of fighter and to point in
the general direction of Miramar. The
driver nodded understandingly, and of
you went.
johnson and willard both were up
early for walks. The champion was In a
playful mood. He laughed and kid
ded' his companions, swinging his arms
In glee and indicating the punches he
intends to use to lay the white man
cold.
In sharp contrast, willard was silent
and serious. He talked in low tones to
hts trainers who accompanied him on a
short hike.
This is more than a personal matter
with me-" willard told friends. 81 want
to restore the title to the white race"
The Washington times., 1915-04-05
To Reward Veteran for
HeroiSm After az Years

After waiting forty-two years to be
rewarded by the Government. Major
John o. Skinner. q retired army sur
geon, will be awarded a medal of honor
by President Wilson tomorrow for gal
lantry in action"
During an assault on the stronghold
Of thef Medoc Indians at Lava Beds,
Ore, on January II. 1878. Major Skin
ner, hraving heavy fire, rescued a
wounded soldier from the field, after
two other soldiers had been wounded in
an unsuccessful attempt to save the
man.
The medal will be presented to the re-
tired officer by the PRESIDENT in person
at the White House. When he commit
ted the act of heroism for which he Is
now to be rewarded. Skinner was a
young man. Now he Is bent with years.
The medal was authorized by an act of
Congress. approved March 4, last.
The Washington times., 1915-04-05
Paris Has BleakEaster
Most Women in Black
There Is No Fashion Parade on the Boulevards-Us
ual Contrast Between Wealthy and Poorer Dress
ers Lost in Sornber Mourning Costumes.
By MARGARET MASON.

PARIS, April b.-Frances sublime
patriotism-the noble self-sacrifice OF
her women-was weirdiy and wonderful
iy demonstrated by the strangest Bas-
ter recorded since Paris became the
worlds fashion center.
The heavens, moved to pity, wept
throughout the day. The clouds CO.
operated with the coiorless feminine
attire and the absence Of flowers to
produce a black Easter sharply in con-
trast to the gayety and the. colorful
scenes of normal years.
There was no fashion parade in the
boulevards. Bois Boulogne was deserted.
The scenes Of the fashionable Madeleine
and of the poorer quarters OF Sacrc
Occur and Notre Dame were virtually
duplicated. The usual contrast between
the wealthy and the poorer dressers
was lost in the black pail
Nearly All Women In Black.
The only relieving colors were occa-
slonal splotches of blue-gray coats, red
trousers, and the white bandagcs OF
wounded soldiers. The only young men
In sight were those In uniform; the
other males were old men and little
children.
Ninety-fve per cent of the women
were gowned in black. The only new
womens attire shown was in mourn,
ing bonnets and dresses. Hundreds
self-sacrhcingly were wearing last
years creations. even the fashionable
Madeleine falling to show a single new
chic creation. The only relief from
black, which has become interna ton
The Washington times., 1915-04-05
MRS. WILSON'S GRAVE
TO HAVE MORE ROOM
Georgia Friends of Presidents
Wife Desire to Beautify Plot
In Rome, Ga.

ROME. Ga, April 5.-Plans to enlarge
the plot in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in
which rests the body of Mrs. Woodrow
Wilson. wife of the President and for
mer resident of this city, have been
completed by the city council
Members OF the Hunt and Bowie
families have accepted other lots in ex-
change for those adjoining the AXson-
Wilson lot, which is a small one, and
this will afford more room for beautify-
ing and properly caring for Mrs. Viii
sons grave.
Mr.. Wilson has been apprised of the
councils intention and has expressed
his gratifCation.
The Washington times., 1915-04-05
Property Worth Millions
And rs Lives Storms Toll

NEW YORK. April 5.-Seventy-five
lives and property worth millions
Of dollars was the toll of a severe
storm which swept the Atlantic coast
Saturday and Sunday, according to be-
lated reports today.
A score of vessels are known to have
sunk, and reports of many more miss
ing were anxiously awaited today
Foundering Of the Royal Dutch West
India mail steamer Prins Maurits with
forty-nine persons off the Virginia
Capes and the ocean-goins tug Edward
Luckenbach with fourteen were the
worst disasters reported.
Reports from the Old Dominion pas
Senger liner jefferson, overdue at Nor
folk, also were anxiously awaited to
day
The Washington times., 1915-04-05
To Hold Conference on
Districts Fight Tonight

Members of the executive COMMITTEES
of the joint citizens committee on the
half-and-half principle investigation
will confer tonight with members of
various subcommittees who are aiding
in the preparation of the District brief.
The conference will be held at the new
ly established headquarters Of the citi-
zens committee, in the Evans Build
ing.
NJ. A. Fisher the expert statistician
engaged by the committee, is to begin
the compilation OF data as fast as il
is collected by the several committees
on statistical facts. historical facts,
taxation, and assessment and funds.
The collection of contributions TO de-
fray the expense OF the District ctti-
zens' body during the investigation is
now being undertaken by the various
civic organizations through regularly
appointed committees.
The Washington times., 1915-04-05
London Has Gay Parade;
Few Black Dresses Seen

LONDON. April b.-In view Of the nee
essary cancellation Of the customary
Easter railway excursions, London
churches were unusually crowded for
Easter Sunday.
After church Hyde Park saw gay
parade of light-toned .frocks and hats
with blue predominating. There were
comparatively few mourning costumes
in striking contrast to the Caster In
Paris. Bereaved women remained In
doors, due to the English woman's
aversion to a public display of her
grief.
The Grenadier Guards Band played
selections frJm Finck and Suppe with
out protest.
The Washington times., 1915-04-05
GIRLS GET CHANCE
TO SEE EXPOSITION
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selected as The Times winner there
would be no further delay about the
trip. She would simply arrange her af-
fairs. call for the travelling bag. and
start West
batch Of photographs this morning,
and with one of them came the query:
suppose my daughter should win
WI Will .t she be be o.! given time to make ready
The girl who wins will not be hurried
off on the Journey. 1t Is planned to
close the beauty contest early in May.
The photographs which are now ac-
cumulating in the hands of the Beauty
Editor will then be rushed to the judges
Of the contest
These Judges. who are to be announc-
ed later. probably will require two or
three days to pick the most beautiful
girl of the many contestants.
Will Have Till May 20.
The announcement of the winner will
then be made and she will have until
about May 20 to prepare to leave.
The washington winner and about
fifty other girls from as many cities
are to take special train for the
Golden Gate. in Chicago, on May 70.
The "beautv special will head direct
for San Francisco and San Diego, esd
after these expeditions, with their won.
derful exhibits from all parts Of the
world. have been seen. the winning
girls will he taken on q side trip te
Universal city, which is built and main.
tanned solely for the purpose of staging
motion picture plays.
1t will be a unique experience to see q
town with its rows Of buildings devoted
exclusively to the films. and II any CIR
desires to see herself on a film she Will
be given an opportunity TO pose.
AS emphasized in the news and ad
vertising columns of The Times, the en-
tire party WHY be adequately chaperonec
by prominent women, and a delightful
| Journey is In prospect for some Wash
ington girl.
The Washington times., 1915-04-05
immigration Drops Off
To One-Third of Usual

immigration for the fiscal year end
ing June so will only be about 6ne-third
as large as during the last yscal year.
if the ratio of loss sustained in the
first eight months continues.
Commissioner of Immigration Cami-
netti today made public figures show
ing the number of arriving immigrants
at all American ports in the eight
months in which the war has been In
progress. From August I. 1914. to April
!, 1915, the total number of arrivals was
287, ST.. For the corresponding eight
months of the preceding fiscal year the
total was 917, ,225.
If this average OF 1852 a month is
maintained the total years immigra-
ton will be 4s7.4 The total for the
fiscal year ending June 80 last was
2ls 4SO.
The Washington times., 1915-04-05
Loses Race With Death
In Pennsylvania Tube

NEW YORK. April 5.-Michael Leb-
lock. Pennsylvania track walker, ran
a race against death through a section
of the East river tubes. and death won
the race.
He was caught on a track with a
swift train bearing down upon him,
and ran In front of 1t at top speed,
trying TO reach a safety niche. He was
run down and killed.
The Washington times., 1915-04-05
u. S. Secret Service
Agents at Ringside;
Sensation Promised

CHICAGO, April 5.-Uncle Sam was
represented at the ringside at Havana
by several Federal Secret Service
agents. Federal District Attorney Clyne
made this announcement shortly be-
fore noon today in rather a mysterious
manner.
After saying, Secret Service agents
will be at the ringside'' he clamped or
to say: Look for sensational de,
velopments after the fight. On Jack
Johnson's attitude after the fikht will
depend the actions OF the Government
agents"
The Washington times., 1915-04-05
Bouie Entries

First race-Selling two-year-olds and
up: four furlongs. 'Penance. l"S
sBroomstraw, 103 Active. los: In
crease, 1903 Little Alta, 1913; Ietra,
10S; Rose Water, 1oS 'Little Gink,
lOe Margaret C.. III: Dr. Sullivan
III; Sands Diamond. III: Divan, Ill.
Second race Selling; three1year-olds
tive and a half furlongs. Stub
born. 100; Lady spirituelle. 1907 Omar,
lOI: sDifdent lol; 'Page White, lO2
Best Bib and Tucker. 1903; Celebrity
lO3: Nellie c.. 1903; Hectograph. lo3
Bina Nora. l04 Fly Home. loS Ener-
retic. 103: Thrill, los Nidet, 10; Re-
becca Moses, 1lO.
Third race-Selling three-ysar-old
and up: six furlongs Margaret % ~
81: Brian Boru, 100; sToddling, lo3
.Towton Field. Io6; The ,69 bSsyPoay % "
deroseros, 1OS Sir Dyke, 10s; Battery
IOS: Uncle Nun, 109; Brandywine, 10
patton. III; York Lad, III: Parior Boy
liz.
Fourth race-The Brandywine Purse
three-year-olds and up: seven turlongs
Star Of Love, 92; Pennrock, 70 Eagie
gs: Joe Deibold, 1O5; Lochiel. 100
Harry Shaw, l1y.
Fifth race-Selling; four-year,old anc
up: one mile and sixteenth. 'Tom nan
cock 104; Bundle of Rags. 1o4; Peacock
l06; Plain Ann, 10S; @Ford NAL los; HiGn
ard Langdon, 1l0; Strife. ll3; frog' llS'
Sixth race-Selrng; four-year-olds anc
up; one mile and q sisteenth. near
heat 1o7: .Mycenae. lOS; Ravenal. ITO
*Love Day, III; Rodondo,, 1l2; Lukevan
zandt, llS; Cogs, 1l3; Cockspur, lib
Seventh race-selling: four-year.old'
and up: one mile and a sixteenth: Shep
herdess 107; Hermuda. lOS; ~rroVato
l0S: sBeau Pere, loS: 'Chas. #. Granger
1903; Delegate, 109; Petelus, ll3; Danger
Apprentice allowance claimed.
Weather clear. track slow.
The Washington times., 1915-04-05

ally the woman's Khaki. was an occa-
sional white wing flower hat or less
frequently a purple.
Sobs Mingles With Carols.
In the taper-lighted Notre Dame the
vast audience seemed composed entire
ly of swaying shadows. Sex was un-
determinable because Of the absence OF
colors, until q wave Of sobs from the
feminine worshipers, mingling with
the soprano carols, revealed the actual
sufferers Of the wars cruelties.
At the dismissal of the services the
women we're dry-eyed again. Their
buoyancy not only offset the black pail
but also revealed the inspiration for
the noble deeds of Frances sons.
The Washington times., 1915-04-05
Min Workers. Strike on
In Chicago; $500 Out

CHICAGO, April s-Three thousand
mill workers. employees in sash. door.
and blind factories and office and store
manufacturing plants. struck today.
They Joined 200 mechanics in other
branches who struck Saturday.
Prediction that strikers numbering
5000 will be out by April is was made
today by Secretary Daniel Calvin, OF
the Carpenters District Council.
The workmen demand increased pay
and a three-year contract.
The Washington times., 1915-04-05
kentuckianS to Form
Washington Society

Kentuckians, resident in Washington,
will assemble at Typographical Temple,
4sS-4e5 @ street northwest, next Monday
evening to form a society to foster
pride In their native State" ,rhe aims
of the association will be social and
non-politicai. The meeting has been
called by Joseph F.. Goodkey.
The Washington times., 1915-04-05
Troops Called Out to
Suppress Austrian Riots

ROME, April 5.-Serious disturba ices
in which several persons were killed
and a number wounded, followed the
Austrian governments admission of
reverses in the Carpathians, according
TO dispatches to Rome newspapers to-
day
Troops were called out to suppress
riots In Vienna. budapest Brunn, and
Prague.