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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-06
French Win BATTLE
IN M0NTMARE WOODS
Gain Also in Alsace and Retake Po-
sition in ALLY Woods. Says
Paris Report.

Paris. May THE following oia-
cial statement was issued by the war
Office today:
In Belgium the day was unevent-
ful Last evening we carried Ger
man trench and pushed our lines for
ward between Lizerne and Hetsas. or
which we are now masters. The enc
my has not counter-attacked.
I'm Champagne. west Of Perthes. an
attempt by the Germans TO attack
completely failed. The same thing oc-
CURED at the Four DE Paris. in the
Argonnes
Fierce fighting has taken place be-
tween the Meuse and tile Moselle. Be
ginning at o'clock in the morning.
the Germans heavily bombardsd our
positions at Les Eparges and the
Colonne trenches About 10 o'clock
they attacked at the latter point. Their
check was complete. Our fire stopped
them in front of Our first line. which
remains intact. The German losses are
heavy, and we took some prisoners.
In the forenoon. also. three regi-
ments in unison attacked the positions
recently taken by in the ALLY
woods. notably the eastern part of the
woods and the open ground on the
ridge to the southwest. This attack
succeeded in gaining a footing in our
first line. but a counter-attack enabled
us almost Immediately to reoccupy half
of the ridge. We maintained ourselves
there. and at the end OF the day we de-
livered a second counter attack for the
purpose of retaking the rest of the
positions. The results of this attack
have not yet been reported.
In the woods Of Montmare We have
gained a marked success in recapturins
some positions to the east which had
previously been taken by us and after
ward lost. carrying two successive lines
of German trenches near the road from
Flirey to Essey. We have united these
trenches with our own and are finally
established there. Three counter-attack
in the course of the day were completely
repulsed with heavy losses for the enemy
both in dead and prisoners.
In AlSace. on the north bank of the
Fecht. we have continued to gain ground.
This morning We carried the round sum-
nit east of the Sillakerwasen chill No.
500. Thence we advanced in the d.
rection of the river toward Steinbruck.
900 meters from Metzeral.'
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-06
SAYS UTNEYS NEED
SPECIAL PRIVILEGES
Syme Asserts They Cannot Make
Profits if Hampered by Or
binary Regulations.

JItneys cannot be profitably operated
if subjected to regulations similar to
those which trammel the street railway
companies
Jitneys thrive only upon the short haul
or most profitable traffic Of the street
railways.
These are conclusions drawn by Cor
poration Counsel Conrad II. Syme in a
detailed report submitted to the Public
Utilities Commission yesterday afternoon
in connection with his recent investiga-
ton of jitney operation i'm the principal
CITES of the West and South.
The moment an attempt is made to
hold the jitney to a prescribed route and
compel it to perform a prescribed serv-
ice for a considerable number Of hours"
he says, lit ceases to be a profit-mak-
ing operation. The dead mileage quickly
would consume the profit
He says that in most cities the in
PRODUCTION of jitneys mas been accom-
panied by an increase in street acct
dents. However. he does not favor the
eXacting of heavy indemnity bonds
from the drivers.
Mr.. Syme praises the jitney as Offer
ing IAN infinite fleXibility and many
possibilities Of usefulness"
He says TINT in q very short time
the introduction Of the jltney may
sections Of the city to become an an
achrOpism.
Il am convinced" he says. that the
jitney has demonstrated the fact that
for the first time in the history Of mod
ern transportation there has come into
practical use a vehicle which certainly
for short haul and possibly for long
haul transportation, by reason of its
speed and cheapness OF operation, COM
fort of transportation and flexibiltty
of service. has rendered possible COM
petition with street railways which
must be given serious consideration.
However, the moment an attempt Is
made to hold the jitney to a prescribed
route and compel it to perform a pre-
scribed service for a considerable num-
Der of hours, it ceases to be a profit-mak-
ing operation. The dead mileage quickly
would consume the profit
1T was my observation that the usual
route Of a jitney was through the bust
ness and congested portions Of the city
and that 1t struck directly at the short
haul traffic of the street railroads"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-06
ROOT OFFERS PRAYER
In PASTORS ABSENCE
No Clergyman at New York Con
CON-. So Former Senator Leads
Delegates in Supplication.

Albany, n. Y. May when the con-
stltutional convention met today it was
round that no clergyman was present to
say prayers. Former United States Sen
ator Elihu Root who is president of the
gathering. invited the delegates to pray
with him. His prayer was as follows:
Almighty God, We pray Thee to guide
our elaboration this day. Make us
humble, sincere. devoted to the public
service. Make US wise, considerable of the
feelings and the opinions and the rights
of others. Make us effective and useful
for the advancement of Thy cause of
peace and justice and liberty in the
world. For Christ's sake, Amen
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-06
TWO LETTERS CAUSE ARREST.
Because Looked Like ID, Negro
Lands in Jail.

1t isn't the fault of John SewelI. a.
colored. that his home address, 3aS -
Street southwest. looks on paper. al
most like the. address OF the Corbiu
Thompton dairy. of 32S street south
west. And it probably was only natural
he should tear open any letters the post
man brought him. He did SO yesterday.
and found a check for $3.50 payable to
Corbin Thompson. The letter also was
addressed to the firm
At the Riggs Bnak. where he was ar
rested by Central Office Detectives Bauer
and McNamee. Sewell said he had
brought the check TO that institution 50
they might turn it over to its rightful
owners. The bank officials. however said
Sewell wanted the money. He was kept
in idle conversation while the detectives
were coming from headquarters and
taken to the First police station, where
he was charged with attempting to OBJ
tain money under false pretenses.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-06
CLUB BALLOTS
CAUSE TUMULT
District Federation Ticket Is
Elected After Fight on Nom
mating Committee.
MRS. WOOD IS PRESIDENT
Representation in Civic Bodies Is
Urged at Afternoon
Session.
MRS. WOOD IS PRESIDENT

, The ticket of the nominating committee
of the District Federation of Women 8
Clubs was elected to office yesterday.
but not before the conference had been
thrown into a tumut. spelling what bid
fair to be one of the most peaceful an
nual business sessions held by the Or
ga niZation.
The cause of the strife was the aues-
ton as to whether or not the nominating
committee was duly constituted and au-
thorized and whether or not 1t had car
ried out its duties according to the by
laws There was a great variety OF opin-
ions. and these were voiced in spirited
language
Thunderbolt Falls.
Mrs. Mary S Lockwood. long MEM
Der of the federation and an orsanlzer
of the D. A. r.. .'arose from sick-bed
to protest against the unlawful proceed
irgs OF the nominating committee.
Few of u.s." she said. knew that such
a method was to be pursued.
The committee had just made its
report when the thunderbolt fell.
Politics" was the cry OF some. oth-
ers said they did not know there
was such thing as a nominating
committee, while a few protested
against the closing of the nominations
at the noon hour.
The president. Mrs. Ellis Logan,
pounded her gavel and called for the
telIers of the election. She threat
ened to fire" the tellers outright un-
less they presented themselves. where
upon the majority went to her desk.
A motion was then made that tho
new rule providing for a nominating
committee be suspended. but this was
declared out of order. Announcement
was made that the nominations had
not been closed at noon, according to
the general impression, and nomina-
tions were then made for most of the
Offices The tellers returned and the
ba lloting was recommended.
The results were: Mrs. Court r.
Wood. president. who ran in clear
field: Miss Celynda W. Ford. first vice
president: Mrs. Ada l.. Weiss. second
vice president: Mrs. a. Rogers Tracy.
recording secretary: Mrs. John II.
Stokes. corresponding secretary: Mrs.
Josephine l. Jacobs. treasurer; Miss
Laura J. Graddick. auditor; Mrs. Eu- 4
gene II. Pitcher. general federation
secretary.
Mrs. Logan HOnOred.
During the morning session Mrs.
Ellis Logan. retiring president, was
presented with several silken flags
and other mementos of respect by va
rious people and organizations Rep
reservation of the federation in the
Board of Trade and Chamber of Com
merce was urged at the afternoon
session by Miss Kate V. Smoot.
A change in the constitution was
made increasing the term of the presi-
dent from one year TO two years The
however. prohibits re-
election. Under the old law the presi- |
dent could hold office two consecutive
terms of one year each.
The new president, Mrs. Wood, was
informed last night that 4 gift was
en- route from Mrs. J. w. Cawthon. |
former auditor of the federation. who |
s in Kentucky. The gift is presidents |
,aNel.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-06
MRS. HARVEY w. WILEY
TO SPEAK AT KEITH'S
Will Talk Peace Following Presenta-
ton of War Brides" This

The peace propaganda of the Woman's
Peace party increases daily in activity
md influence at the Nazimova matinees
1t Keith's.
Yesterdays speaker was Mrs. Nina E.
Allender. recording secretary OF the
Washington branch. The audience
greeted with enthusiasm her introduc-
ton by Mrs. John J. White. one of the
local vice presidents. of the organization.
She spoke for only a few minutes. bu,
said much that evoked ringing applause.
Today's speaker will be Mrs. Harvey
W. Wiley. considered one of the most
popular and effective of the leaders in
the modern feminist movement along suf-
frage and peace lines.
Secretary to the President Tumulty
saw the actress and her wonderful war
play Monday and Tuesday afternoon and
afterward was introduced to the star.
Arrangements are being made for spe
cial appeals for peace at the matinee on
sunday.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-06
TIP FOR UNCLE SAM; TRY
HERALDRENTNG BUREAU
Ready Reference" Room Agency
Might Find a Tenant for the
Grand Hotel.

The chief clerk Of the Treasury De-
partment Is seeking a tenant for the
Grand Hotel. Fifteenth and Pennsylva-
MIA avenue. The Treasury owns the prop
erty and has ordered the hotel closed in
view Of the numerous protests against
the establishment. The problem of
renting the building has presented Itself.
and James L. Wilmeth. the chief clerk
says it Is real honest-to goodness prof.
lem.
He has been trying to induce the Dis
trict National Guard to rent the building
with its eighty-fve rooms but the guard-
men cannot see it that way. The Treas
ury Department itself is unable to use
the building because of the lack of funds
to make the necessary alterations to fit
II for the storing of files
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-06
DELEGATES MOVE TO CAPITAL.
New Jerusalem Convention Is Con-
tinued Here.

The Washington sessions of the ninety
fifth annual convention of the New
Jerusalem in the United States of Amer
ica will commence at s o'clock this even
ing in the National Church and parish
house. Sixteenth and Corcoran streets
and will continue until next
Monday night. The opening sessions of
the convention were held in Baltimore.
The principal address tonight will be
My Rev. Everett h. Bray. OF st. Paul,
MINI. Tomorrow morning the session
will be devoted to the work of the Sun
day School Association. Among the
speakers will be Miss +. W. Warehouse.
bf Baltimore; Mrs. r. b. Carter. of New
onville. and Walter &. Rodman. of Phil
sdelphia. The American New Church
League will have charge of The afternoon
fession.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-06
CELEBRATES BY PAYING FINE.
Tumulty. on Seth Birthday. Pays
rs for Chauffeur.

Joseph p. Tumulty. Secretary to the
President, yesterday celebrated his
thirty-siXth birthday anniversary by
paying a fine OF IS in Police Court for
his chauffeur. who was arrested Tues
day for speeding. The Secretarys big
car was breezing down Connecticut
avenue hill when stopped by traffic
policeman and the Secretary was in
formed that his driver. Sherley Ger
man. was far exceeding the speed
limit of twelve miles per hour allow ed
by the District law and was therefore
under arrest.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-06
Masonic Board Meets.

The advisory board of the Masonic
Clubs of the District met at the New
Ebbit last night l.. II. Troutman. presi-
dent of the organization and member Of
the Fellowship Club. presiding. Among
those present were NJ J. Holmes. presi-
dent Of the ASHER Club: Charles F. Mil
Ter. president Of the Compass Club; John
w. Dick, president OF the Lambskin
Club: E. c. Ford. vice president of the
Lambskin Club: c. r. Bartlett. president
OF the Level Club: Charles Boyd. MEM
Der of the Ionic Club: DR.. Fred Pepetti.
of the Italian-Americans Masonic Club;
George II. Melcher. OF the Southgate
Club; James ]. Mcdonald. Of the Level
Club: J. 8. Pope. Of the Trowel Club:
L. B. Carman. of the Trowel Club: and
E. N. Carter, president Of the Triangle
Glib
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-06
Rear Admiral DOYLE Retired.

Rear Admiral Robert NJ. Doyle, COM
rnanding the Pacific Reserve Fleet, yes
terday was retired on account of age
He was born in Tennessee and entered
the navy in 1870. He was q lieutenant
aboard the Baltimore when she carried
the remains of Ericsson. designer of the
Monitor, to Sweden. He went on q
cruise to Chile during one Of the revolu.
tons there.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-06
Baltimore Girl Taken Home.

New York. May 5.-Seventeen-year-
old Myra Whiting. of Baltimore. who
ran away from home and came to
New York disguised in boys clothing.
was turned over to her father. Will
liam Whiting. at the Waverly Home
for Girls today. Mr.. Whiting said he
would take his daughter home with
him. as she was glad to leave New
York after the eventful few days she
spent here.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-06
BANKERS DISCUSS RIGGS CASE.
Secrecy Surrounds Any Action Re-
lating to This.

Norfolk. Va. May 1.-The executive
committee of the American Rahkers' As
ISOLATION adjourned today after transact
ing important business. over which the
cloak Of secrecy was thrown. The final
session was devoted to arranging for the
annual convention in Seattle in the au-
tumn.
Il was announced that the association
a. q whole was not making the test Of
the Federal reserve act. Secretary Farms
worth stated that the trust companies at
Inflated with the association would fight
the constitutionality Of the clause giving
national banks trust powers.
The Risgs litigstion was discussed, bur
II any action was taken nothing was
Giyen out for publication.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-06
ORPHANS TO HAVE OUTING.
darlington Lodge of EIks Prepare,
for ENcni.

Washington Lodge OF Elks is arrang-
to give its annual outing to the
phans of Washington and nes rby
hes. Owing to the sickness of Hugh
cvey. who has always acted as chair
n of this affair. the exalted ruler of
|, lodge appointed Messrs. Farrell.
numprey and Murphy to make arrange
lents. The date and place will be an
lunced later
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-06
Boy Scouts to Perform.

Exhibitions of boy scout work by troops
- and 80, under the direction Of r j.
Hommes and j. ID. Cushman. Will fca-
ture the last meeting Of the season of
the Park View Citizens Associa ton. to
be held tomorrow night in the Whitney
Avenue Christian Church. Park road and
Georgia avenue northwest
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-06
Pastors' Pension Is Topic.

"A pension system for the Episcopal
clergymen of the District VIII be one Of
the important questions considered At to-
days session of the twentieth annual
Of the diocese. which opened
yesterday In st. Adams Church. The
closes tonight. Bishop Hard
Ing delivered the opening address. after
which roll vas called by Rev. 4. q
Eohns. Of Christ Church.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-06
ACT ON CUMMINs AMENDMENT.
Roads I'm "rutheast Give Notice to
Commerce Comm issiOn.

Railroads in the southeast are the
first TO ta:e definite action on the
Cummius amendment to the act to
regulate commerce which prohibits
carriers from limiting their liability on
shipments
The southeastern carriers yesterday
gave notice to the Interstate Com
merce Commission that they did not
have time to prepare tariffs TO meet
the new situation. and would make
the change through a revision OF
classified ION rule. The amended class
ihcation provides that after June 3
freight rates in the southeast will be
increased 10 per cent. unless shippers
accept the railroads bill of ladins
The new bill of lading has not been
submitted to the commission for ap-
proval. The notice which has now
been served on the commission is a
temporary arrangement, ii is stated.
and later these carriers will give no
tice of increases which they propose
to make permanent
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-06

MAJ. r. 8. Lacy, p patent attorney of
this city for . number Of years, died
early yesterday morning at his home.
Broadview. Ballston. Va, 1t was learned
last night. Funeral arrangements have
not been completed. Major Lacey. who
was In his eishty-fourth year, was Q
msmbsr Of D. B. Frsach Lodge, No. Is,
F. A. a. II. and Of Burnside Post. g.
A. r.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-06
sUFFRAGIsTs SEEK WILSON.
Philadelphia Leaders want Presi-
dent to Address DELEGATION.

dent to Address Delegation.
Mrs. Lawrence Lewis, jr.. and Mrs.
Harry Lowenburg. leading suffrag ists of
Philadelphia. called at the White House
yesterday to invite President Wilson to
address a delegation of 800 suffra gists In
their city next Monday at the time of his
visit to speak before several thousand
aliens who are to be granted their citizen
ship papers.
The women were unable to see MIR. Will
son, as he was not in his offices, but
they left a memorandum. The women
want the President to indorse the move
ment for equal representation for native
born American women and the daughters
of foreign-born citizens.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-06

To the disappointment of the specta-
tors. the long advertised letters were
not read in court. Edward T. Plat.
son of the easy boss" turned up with
a grip containing 357 of them. But the
Barnes lawyers having Head them over
night decided they did not want them.
And so when Plat was called to the
stand. Mr.. Barnum for Barnes announced
that the time OF the jury would not be
wasted upon them.
The Roosevelt case is rounding toward
its close. If ne is not permitted TO tell
what he learned of Albany graft. the
Colonel will have little left to testify
to when he resumes the stand tomor-
row
Barnes Prepares for Battle.
The Barnes people are preparing for
battle. Many of their witnesses are al
ready here. Former Gov. Odell came in
this afternoon. Otto Kelsey. whom Gov.
Hughes violently hurled out of the posi-
ton of superintendent of insurance was
in court today. Senator Henry Sage,
OF Albany. Barnes staunch friend and
supporter. and Thaddcus c. Sweet. speak
er of the last assembly. are here and
ready TO answer the rollcall. Former
Gov. Glynn has been subpoenaed but
will not appear until he is needed. Many
OtneE witnesses VINO OBJECT TO the IerCe
light that beats about Syracuse are in
neighboring villages ready TO appear
when required
Whether these witnesses will be re-
Quired depends to some measure upon
the justice. If he rules that the evil
dence they are expected to give in re-
buttal is incompetent, they may go
their way. Otherwise they will have to
come to the scratch and tell their
stories.
Principals Aren't DOwncast.
Mr.. Barnes was in court all morning
but left in the afternoon before Roose-
welt went on the stand. Both he and
his opponent seem to be in high spirits,
which is more than can be said of some
of their lawyers. Worn with battle,
the latter are becoming irritabl Minor
clashes have occurred already, and
there seems to be an excellent pros
pect OF a series of explosions which
may enliven the proceedings consider
ably before the week is out.
Because all parties to the action are
worn by the strain of the trial. an ap-
peal was made to the court today to
adjourn hereafter at o'clock every
afternoon. The justice. with a kindly
feeling for the lawyers and clients, |
agreed and an hour daily will be clip |
ped from the sessions.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-06

The amount of money in circulation in
this country is s5i53 per capita. In 1900 1t
was s..
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-06
ROOSEVELT MAY TELL
ABOUT STATE GRAFT

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-09-14

HER SOLE CHANCE
He-I hear that you are knitting
socks for the fighting soldiers.
She-Yes; mans extremity is
woman's opportunity, you know
Cleveland Plain Dealer, -
The Yale expositor., 1915-09-16

The average estimated yield OF
wheat in the state is 1850 bushels per
acre, according to the crop report is
sued by Secretary of State Vaughan.
The quality as compared with an av-
erage per cent is &C. 1t is estimated
that 900 bushels of wheat were
marketed in Michigan during August.
The estimated yield of oats is
37.99 bushels per acre and the quail
ty as compared with an average per
cent is 80. The estimated yield Of
rye is 1880 bushels per acre.
Compared with an average per cent
the condition of corn is 20. and ac-
cording to Secretary Vaughan, the
probable yield of beans compared with
an average per cent is SO. The con-
dition of potatoes compared with an
average is rs.
Crop correspondents quite general
ly complain OF the excessive moisture
doing considerable damage to wheat,
oats. rye, corn, beans. potatoes and
hay" said Secretary Vaughan. "Twen-
ty.six of the twenty-seven northern
counties in the lower peninsula re-
port heavy frost on August q which
did serious damage 10 corn, beans,
buckwheat, potatoes, cucumbers and
late peas"
The Yale expositor., 1915-09-16
PERFECTLY FAMILIAR TO HIM
Reason Why Carney Refused to En-
thuse over the Glories of That
Particular Subject.

Andy" Roban, the detective-lieuten-
ant, wit and good fellow, in his life
time originated many stories of his
quaint fellow-countrymen. He told
this one about his good friend, Car
ney:
"A visitor to the city was struck by
the beautiful sunset reflected on Lake
Michigan, and, as long as he bought
drinks, Carney listened to his rawlings
about the glories of nature. The
stranger went on in words of color
and elegant eloquence, but forgot to
buy another. 'Ah-you should have
seen that sunset he said, half clos
ing his eyes and incoming. Go on,
said Carney. You can't tell me any.
thing about that sunset The sun sets
only about mile from where live. i"
Chicago Herald.