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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-20
Bancroft Home Directors
Refute Acknowledgement"
Herald Reporter Finds Rooms Spoessy Clean and Children
Apparently Healthy and Well Cared for; Records
Well Kept, Says Head

Mrs. A. F. Barringer, superintendent OF
the Washington Emergency and Receiv-
ing Home at Barefoot, Va, has issued
an appeal for financial aid for the insti-
tuition by means of a letter addressed to
business men In Washington. Twenty
seven boys and girls, between the ages
OF and H. are now being cared for.
Rev. Patrick Murphy. rector of St
Mlchaefs and All Angels Church. is the
founder and director.
The home has been refused the indorse-
ment OF the Charities Endorsement COM
mittee and Mrs. Barringer In her appeal
Tor financial aid has asked business men
TO use their influence to place the insti-
tuition before the public In the proper
light. Her letter in part n as follows:
AS you know, / have been interested
in this home since its inception and IN
tend to put my whole life In It. There
fore, l cannot afford TO labor on and on
under misunderstanding and hear the
home unjustly criticised, often by those
who have not seen the home or the chill
dren.
We need funds to develop the work
out OF its crude state into a well equipped
nome, where many times the work now
being done can be accomplished. Some
of those who have been to the home saw
the need, but offered no help, but In
stories which resulted In CONFLICT with
the charities committee.
Says Home 10 Necessity.
DIR. Murphy opened the home because
1t was an absolute necessity. Immedi-
ately opposition sprung up Members OF
other charitable organizations went out
some ostensibly to aid, others without
our knowledge They returned to town
and circulated the most malicious un.
truths. We have copies of their letters
over their signatures, stating the most
willful falsehoods."
Secretary Walter C. CIephane, of the
Charities Endorsement committee, last
night declared there were two good anc
sufficient reasons why the Washington
Emergency and Receiving Home was not
Endorsed by the committee. He said:
The Superintendent or director, Rev
DR.. Murphy, declined to give US any In.
formation regarding the receipts or ex,
penditures of the institution. There are
no books being kept at the home of the
expenditures or receipts. Their records
of children taken into the home are In
such depiorable condition that no per-
son can make head or tail OF them
The conditions OF the home are Sc
bad that no children. should be sent
there"
Has Never Seen Home.
1T Is true that no member of the COM
mittee has been to the home, but We
have sent several persons there and they
have reported the conditions as I have
given them.
THE committee was appointed by the
District Commissioners in 1911 and IL
| composed of M. A. Leese, of the Wash
ington Board Of Trade, chairman DR..
Kirby, OF the Catholic University: Ralph
w. Lee, George w. White and myself"
Walter Ufford, general secretary of the
Associated Charities, refused TO discuss
the home in any phase. He said merely
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-20
U. S. MAY QUIT
WITHOUT VILLA
Officials Plan Recall of Troops
Unless Bandit Is Caught
Soon, Report.
TO AVOID ALL TOWNS
Department Speeds Up Expedition in
Effort to Head Of Villa from
Mountains.

The statement was made in high official
quarters yesterday unless Villa is caught
before he reaches place of hiding in his
mountain stronghoIds the American
troops may be withdrawn without
capturing the bandit chief
This was the first indication given that
there was any alternative considered
short of fulfilling what had been accented
as the primary object of the campaign,
to take Villa dead or alive.
To retire from Mexico without captur-
ing Villa would be a blow to American
pride, officials admit. and would be dis
eeurasing to the army, especially to the
officers on the border engaged in the Villa
pursuit.
For this reason the administration is
using its utmost efforts TO speed up the
campaign against Villa. The determine
ton to catch Villa before he can retire
into the mountain Businesses inspired the
orders sent to Gen. Funston to hurry the
punitive expedition.
Ordered to Avoid Towns
Mai. Gen. Scott chief of staff and act
ing Secretary of War in the absence of
Secretary Baker, yesterday sent tele-
graphic orders to Gen. Funston that the
American forces are not to encamp in
any Mexican town. These orders were
sent at the requst of the State Depart
ment. Gen. Carranza, through his rep
Tesentatives, had urged that American
troops avoid Mexican towns.
Gen. Scott said, however, that the
orders would not prevent Pershing' s
forces passing through a Mexican town
or pursuing Villa into town if he at
tempted to take refuge there.
Absence of reports from Gen. Funston
giving any encouragement to hopes of
the early capture of Villa was disCour-
aging.
1t was in discussion of the probability
that Villa might reach the mountain
Businesses before his pursuers overtakR
him that the first intimations were given
yesterday that the Villa chase may not
be pushed TO the end.
villa EIuded Ola. for Years
1t was pointed out that Villa has spent
most of his life in the mountains Of
Northern Mexico and knows every foot
of ground and every cavern and hiding
place in those mountains 1t was recall
ed that Diaz, while President, had rurales
in pursuit of Villa for twenty years with
out capturing him when Villa was want
ed for murders and bandit raids.
Army stan officers are pining their
faith in the ability of the American
csvslrymen TO capture Villa before he
can reach a place of safety. They ex-
pressed the greatest confidence in the
ability of Gen. Pershing to push his cam
paisn at a speed that will rush Villa of
his feet,
Black Jack Pershing is the greatest
man-killer in the army" a stan oficer
said yesterday. II say this entirely in
complimentary sense. When he lie in
the field he has not the slightest regard
for human flesh. He will drive his forces
to the utmost in the pursuit Of Villa"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-20
AUSTRIANS FURIOUSLY
ATTACKED BY ITALIANS
Artillery Bombsrdments on Isonzo
Front Reported Especially Violent.
Podsera the Objective.

Special Gable n The Washington Herald
Rome, March 1s-Italian forces operat-
ing on the IsonZo front are attacking fu-
riously the Austrian detenses from Toll
mino to the sea- The artillery lombard
ments on tha whole front have been sspe-
cislly violent.
For the past week the italian offensive
against the Carso Plateau, particularly
in the San Michele section, has been un-
interrupted. The Italians hold part OF
the slope, while the Austrians hold the
summit Of San Michele.
The Austrians are protected in this
priEed possession by the guns Of Podgora
and other heights to the northeast The
Italian artillery is trying to clear this
summit and secure domination Of the en-
tire Carso Plateau. which will permit
them also to bring hanking fire to bear
on Podgora-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-20
Trio of New Auto
Records Are Made

Los Angeles. Cal, March IA
Three new worlds records for a
mile track furnished thrills to 5000
spectators attending the automobile
races at Ascot Speedway this aft
ernoon. Barney Oldfleld, driving
his 30o-horsepower Christie in a
special event against time, circled
the course in IS seconds fiat for the
mile. The former mark was asa,
held by Bob Burman. on the
Providence Or. l. speedway. Bob
Burman, in a Peugot, made a mile
from standing start in IS 1-5 sec
onds against a former record Of /
minute and 8 seconds, held by
Louis Disbrow. on the St Louis
track.
Eddie o'Donnell drove his Dusen-
burg car to victory In the fifty
mile elimination sweepstakes In 70
minutes. seconds. The former
record OF rs minutes and seconds
was held by the Providence track.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-20
WOMAN PUNCHES MINISTER.
Swings Right 10 Nose. J.b. Him In
Jaw and Smsshes Hat.

Rslston. Wash, March lS-Mrs. Theo-
dore Barlough said she was going to get
even" with the Rev. Gibson Penny before
she left Rslston for her new hme in
Standpoint Idaho. Mrs BsrlouEh did
When she met him in front Of the post
once she told the minister she wanted
to speak TO him He replied he die not
care TO hear her Mrs. Bsrleugh swung
her right to PeuiX's nose and followed
with lab TO his Jaw. The Rev. Mr.
Penix dropped his mail and when he
stopped over TO gather II up Mrs Bar
Tough smashed his derby over his head
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-20
WANDERLUSTERS TAKE
VANDERWERKEN HIKE.
Walkers Follow Country Trails on
Delightful Walk to His
toric Spots.
torIc Spots.

A fve-mie walk from Chain Bridge to
the Vanderwerken station was enjoyed
yesterday by 1S5 wanderlusters. The
party was led by G. A. Gambs. The
hikers~ left the bridge shortly before
o'clock, following trails along Plymouth
run.
The route diverted from the run to the
ruins of Fort Marcy, a civil war defense,
and then turned back again to the run.
The stream was crossed on a log bridge
and the mixers marched to Walkers
Chapel through an extensive pine wood
Leader Gambs took his party from the
settlement to Dhododendron run, which
was followed for a short distance to its
headwaters. The mixers then marched
out onto the Dittmar road, which they
followed to Vanderwerken station.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-20
Latest Prize Fish Story,

Ludden. N. Oak. March 1s,-The people
of Ludden and vicinity have been supplied
with all the fsh they could desire right
fresh from the river for several days
now, and thereby hangs a fish story. 4
warm water artesian well on the Arthur
distance from town. the water being
warm enough to keep the stream from
freezing at that point Thousands of fish
have swarmed to this spot. until they are
% thick that they can b shsvsied cut BY
The usgaA Had
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-20
Treasure in Old House

LawrencebuTg Ind. March Is-Clihord
J. Wade, a building contractor. who re-
ceLuy bought an old frame house in
Geo -ge street and began 10 remodel II,
found a small secret door in the base
board of one Of the rear rooms az the
second floor. The door afforded ingress
to vault in the wall. In the vault was
an iron box containing Sl2I- s. in gold sill
yer and paper dollars, halves, quarters.
dimes, niCke!s and pennies Most OF the
money had been coined in 1850 and 1870
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-20
Full Grew Agreement Thursday

Harrisburg, Pa, March ls-Final
argument in the full-crew cases will be
heard by the public service commission
next Thursday, the plan being to have all
of the cases in which testimony was
given and briefs filed closed up on that
daY
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-20
WANTED ALL OR NONE.
Say, Wife Told Him Pay Envelopes
shouId Not Be Shy.

Detroit, March III never opened
my pay envelope but once. That time
took out a quarter and when I took the
envelope home to my wife she threw II
on the noor and said If she couldn't
have it all she would take none l never
opened the envelope after that"
Such was the financial statement made
by Charles E. Stephenson, street car
conductor. in Justice Shepherds court
And II is Mary E stephenson who Is
suing Charles e for divorce.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-20
After Grip take
TONIC TABLETS

after any long illness, physical ex-
haustion, loss of strength, OF sppe-
tite, take Humphreys Tonic Tablets
price sI.oo at drug stores or sent
direct.
Humphrey HomeO. Medicine Co., 156
William Street. New York.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-20
Saved hY Snow in Well

Withrow. Wash, March 1s.-Falling
thirty-five feet in well, valuable 1900
pound horse belonging to Walter Noll-
meyer was saved by a heavy pack of
snow at the bottom. Eight men with ropes
and tackle rescued the animal. The horse
cas- uninjured
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-20
Dead" Woman Sits I'm.

Bangor, Me-, March 1s-Mrs. Annie
GRAFT. WHO was believed to have died
from hsArt trouble, suddenly sat upright
when an undertaken arrived and Is now
on the road to recovery. Physicians say
that the woman vas without heart ae-
aon whioh could ss detected for seven
hsvsy-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-20
Finds Farmer Dying in Stable.

sayre, Fa., March ls.-Fred Elsbree, one
of the richest farmers in the Chemung
river flats, was found in an unconscious
condition by his son under food of his
cattle this morning. He was hurried to
the Sayre Hospital, but life was extinct.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-20
Little Girl Buys 72O Acres

Carthage, Mo-, March la-ProbabIy
the most extensive girl land owner IN
Missouri Ia Mabel Dale, a l4-year-old
Yale, Okla, lass, who has tust pur-
chased 10 acres Of land near Carthass
for SsS,ooa 49,. a.. - :.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-20
Public Teacher for Two.

Montgomery, Mo. March Is.-The Pine
Knot District School near here Is con-
Quoted at an unusual expense II is
brought out that there are only two
pupils and the teacher gets $50 per month
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-20
No Jail in This Town.

Appleton, Wis, March 19-Green
Valley is without a calaboose. AS a re-
suit the constable there had to take
Charles Kolleth, wanted on the CHARGE
Of jumping SIC board bill. to his home
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-20

A lighthouse on an island in the British
channel has been equipped with tele'
phone, 50 that shipping men can land
and converse with persons on the main
land.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-20
6 77''
Humphreys Seventy-seven
For Colds, Influenza,
G RIP

To get the best results, take
"Seventy-seven" at the first chill or
shiver.
If you wait until you begin to
cough and sneeze, have sore throat
and influenza, it may take longer.
25c and 81. 90, at all druggists or mailed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-19
SCOTTISH RITE COUNCIL
CONVENES IN PITTSBURGH

PITTSBURGH. September 19.-The
one hundred and fourth annual meeting
of the Supreme Council, Thirty-third De-
gree, Ancient, Accepted Scottish Rite
Free Masons. Northern Jurisdiction, was
formally opened here today. Following
the address Of Barton Smith Of Toledo,
Ohio. sovereign grand commander. the
Supreme Council was opened in the
fourteenth degree. Tonight the thirty
third degree will be conferred.
To direct and facilitate the admins
tration Of charitable, philanthropic and
benevolent enterprises involving mil
lions Of dollars in requests by members
OF the Supreme Council. plans vera pre-
sented today to that body In the form
of a report by a committee of one ac-
tive and one honorary member from
each Of the fifteen states in the North
ern Jurisdiction for the establishment
of a charitable foundation. Such a plan
If finally carried out will relieve the
work and would insure the best pos
sible administration of numerous large
trust funds.
Commander Smith in his annual ad-
dress expressed satisfaction at the
growth of the order, showing that
while there were 92,615 Scottish Rite
Masons in the jurisdiction in 1915,
there were now 9S.Ss5.
Among the members present today
was Vice President Marshall, who re-
fused to discuss the campaign, with
the remark, II never talk politics at a
Masonic meeting"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-19
TRANSFER OF PRISONERS
FROM U. S. PENITENTlARIES
Convicts in Leavenworth and At
1anta to Be Confined in Re-
formatory at Lorton, Va.

Fifty prisoners from the District
who are serving long-term sentences
in the federal penitentiary at Fort
Leavenworth. Kan. will be brought to
Washington in about two weeks, and
later will be CHARTERED in g. temporary
building now being constructed on the
site of the District reformatory, at
Lorton, Va W. H. Whitaker, super
intendent of the District workhouse
farm, at Occoquan, Va, who is to be
the general director of both institu-
tons expects to leave for Fort Leaven-
worth about the first of next week.
The temporary reformatory building
will have capacity for 200 prisoners.
1t is planned to transport additional
inmates of the Fort Leavenworth in
stitution to the reformatory in Novem-
Der and others from the Atlanta, Ga,
prison in December, until the capacity
OF the temporary quarters has been
reached.
Eventually the reformatory will care
for about 500 prisoners. Wards of the
temporary esta blishment will be put to
work at once on the construction of an
Industrial railroad, leading from the
WharVes. on Occoquan creek, through
the Workhouse and reformatory prop
critics to a terminal on the Washin gton
Southern railroad. After this improve
ment is completed. their labor will be
employed in tho construction of perma-
nent quarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-19
CAPT. Won PAPEN NOW
on FRONT IN FRANCE
Wants Friends in America to Know
He Is Doing Share Of +
Fighting.

BERLIN, September IS. via London
September 19.-Capt- Franz Won Papen.
former German military attache at
Washington. now is in the center of the
lighting on the Somme front. He Is the
chief general staff officer of a division
holding one of the most crucial sectors
on this front. against which the entente
allies for weeks have been launching
their heaviest attacks.
Capt. Won Papen received his coveted
assignment to tho front after his re-
turn from the United States He was
first given command of battalion. and.
as he laughingly told the Associated
Press correspondent during a recent
visit to the front. he has had an OPP
portunity to learn the new art OF war
as 1t has developed IN the course of the
present hostilities. which has pro-
crossed far beyond the text book and
theoretical studies of the ante-bellup
era.
AS soon as Capt Won Papen had ia
miliarized himself with the methods
and fnesse of modern trench warfare
he was given the highly important as
signment of chief of stan and right
hand man of the division commander.
In a recent conversation the former
military attache at Washington said
he was anxious to have his friends IN
the United States know that he is serv-
ing at the front and not in Holland or
South America, where. he declared. GER
tain imaginative correspondents had re-
ported he was conducting propaganda
work These reports. he said. were
"bosh"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-19
US. Will NOT COMPLAIN
AS TO SINKING OF BARK
Evidence in Stella Del Mare Case
Observation-Disclosures as to
Kelvinia Likely.

No ground for complaint to the Teu-
tonic powers was found by State De-
partment officials in a summary re-
ceived today from the consul at BARGE
Iona Of affidavits made by two Ameri-
can sailors who belonged to the crew
of the Italian bark Stella del Mare, sunk
fortnight ago of the Spanish coast
The bark is believed to have been tor
pedoed, but the statements Of the
American seamen are regarded as too
inconclusive to furnish the basis for
diplomatic inquiries.
Department officials indicated that
be asked for any Information available
regarding the recent sinking of the
British steamer Kelvinia, on which
there were twenty-efght American
muleteers. Although official reports
have left in doubt the question of
whether the ship was torpedoed or
struck a mine. some of the Americans
have made affidavits that she was at
tackled by a submarine without warn
ing.
The case of the American steamer
Owego, fired upon by a German sub
marine, is considered closed with the
explanation of Germany that the Owego
ignored warning shots and that firing
ceased when her nationality was dis
covered.
Officials expressed no surprise at re-
cent Berlin reports that submarines
had sunk a number of neutral vessels
carrying contraband during the last
two weeks 1t was pointed out that
under the declaration of London bellig-
erents may sink vessels whose cargoes
contain over so per cent contraband, If
it is impossible to take them into port.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-19
WINSTON CHURCHILL GIVEN
CREDIT FOR ARMY "TANKS"
Lloyd George Says Former First
Lord of the Admiralty First
Suggested Their Use.

LONDON. September 19-The British
war minister, David Lloyd George,
gives credit to Winston Spencer
Churchill, the former first lord Of the
admiralty, for the new armored cars,
which have appeared in the British
lines on the Somme front In an inter-
view Mr.. Lloyd George said:
1T is really Winston Churchill, more
than any one else. to whom credit for
the new armored cars is due. He took
up with enthusiasm the idea of making
them a long time ago and met with
many difficulties. He converted me,
and at the ministry of munitions we
went ahead and made them.
The admiralty experts were inval-
liable and gave the greatest posi- BILE
assistance. They. of course, are experts
in the matter of armor plating. Maj
Stern, business man at the ministry OF
munitions, had charge of the work of
getting them built and he did the task
very well. Col. Swinton (of the intelli-
sence department of the general staff
and others also did valuable work"
Asked for his personal opinion about
the cars, the war minister said:
I'VE must not expect too much from
hem. But SO far they have done very
we'll and reflect credit on those respon-
sible for them. The enemy has by no
means a monopoly on inventive in
genuity."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-19
SMALL RoBBERIEs REPORTED.
Several Complaints Have Been Filed
With Local Police.

Edward d. Woodward. Catlett. Va.
complained to the police that he was
robbed of 1888. The money was taken
from his room at 1926 Pennsylvania
avenue. he stated.
Frederick Perry. $40 X street south
west, reported the loss of a gold watch
valued at $40. His timepiece he said
was stolen from the steamer st John.
L. w. York. 1882 d street northeast,
told the police OF theft committed on
a houseboat on the Virginia side of the
river near Aqueduct bridge. The ar
ticies taken included a suit Of clothes
d revolver and an alarm clock.
Louise Patterson. 1908 II street re-
ported the theft of x55. The money
was taken from her trunk
DIR. r. o. Roman, 1897 street, COM
planned of the loss of number Of pre-
scription blanks. Thinking the blanks
were taken by a so-called dope fend"
and that they might be presented at a
drug store with the name of the physi-
clan forged to them. the police notifie 4
druggists not to honor them
Mrs. Pearl Herrell, II 18th street
southeast, reported The loss of a pocket
book containing $i9. The theft was
committed In store where Mrs Her
rell was making a purchase
Clara Wilson. II Defrees street told
the police that an unidentified colored
man obtained So from her under false
pretenses. The stranger promised To
get her position on a Pullman car.
ana asked her for the loan of the money
TO purchase a supply of magazines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-19
MEXICAN FARLEY RESUMED.
Joint Commission Expected to Take
Up Internal Affairs Today.

NEW LONDON, Conn.,, September 10
sion today resumed discussion of plans
for the protection of the international
not attempt to force the consideration
Of internal affairs. but the Mexican
this subject as incident to questions af-
fecting the border situation would not
be opposed. 1t was not expected that
any agreement would be reached today.