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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-16
MACHINE GUN FIRE
OF GERMANS DEADLY
Operated From Subterranea al
Rooms Against Foe.

LONDON. July Is (by MALL. -subter-
rNnean rooms so far below the surface
and so stanchly built that no shell
on earth could reach them. were the
hiding places of the German machine
gunners who Bit big chunks out Of the
British khaki wave In the Big Push:
Holding their fire until the brown
avalanche swept over. the German
rapid fire crew ran their guns up
through narrow passages and through
loopholes In the earth and ground out
deadly bath upon the British.
The machine gun fire was the dead
Ilsst feature OF the Germans resistance.
The ranks Of Tommies crumpled under
its whitening force. many Of them shot
IN the back 4 Scot subaltern, returned
on one of the hospital ships, told today
method. ="
Fl stumbled right into the Germans
machine gun dodge when got into
the Boche front line below Mamets." he
said. The trench was knocked fiat but
that did not affect the guns down be-
low. Leading forw ard from his front
line the German has a tunnel going
down Into a big dugout twenty feet
deep. splendidly shored up and rro-
tected. That's the home Of the gun sec
ton.
"Frem that. still more to the front,
a night Of sters leeds up to small
dugout. we'll In front of the parapet and
strongly rooted. There's room in the
small cave for one gun and crew of
two men,"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-16
Suggest GdrretsOrl
ASMexican Mediator
Railroaders Declare That He Is Well Qualified for
Vacant Place on the Board and Knows
Mexico

first degree. The Mexican officials
made the mistake Of aiso arrestihg the
man whom Garretson was charged with
numbering, however. SO they could not
make the charge stick. When the muir
derer and the murdered appeared in
court together even the judge saw the
funny side of the situation. and invited
Since then the head OF the conduc-
tors union has served on mediation
boards in Mexico for settlement OF
strike disputes. He remembers one in
cidcnt where he was q member of a
board that worked for days getting an
increase OF something over s per cent
III pay for Mexican railroad workers.
and then before tho mediation award
was made the Mexican currency depre-
gain the men had made.
Railroaded in Iowa.
President Garretson. of the conduc-
tors. and President Warren s. Stone.
or the engineers. both railroaded In
Iowa bef9re they rose to their
II was 'braking' on the Burlington
S Shsn o " ;h C. N sroy W.. until recently
SION" Mr.. dssertson' IN" SAID dane Brown %,wr,
rose to position OF power among
railroad chiefs from the telegraph
key. and Garretson similarly ad-
vanced BY punching tickets and
twisting brakes.
an cs sssn stout one; Of q E h oWs
Rock Island system for a quarter OF
a century before the engineers pick ed
him as the chief of their brother
hood.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-16
NEW GAME RULES
TO BE IN EFFECT SOON

Revised regulations for protection Of
migratory birds. promulgated by Sec
rotary Houston three months ago. will
become operative this month prob
ably next Monday. when signed by the
President. -. . .., -. -. -. y
In accordance with law. these were
published three months in advance, 80
that they might be criticised and
The new regulations prescribe closed
seasons and designate. migratory game
birds and insectivorous birds.
Two zones are established, each hay-
ing different closed season. One is
breeding zone and the other a win
tering zone. In the breeding zone are
all States north Of Delaware, Mary
land. Virginia, Tennessee. Arkansas,
Oklahoma, Texas. New Mexico. Arizona,
and California. The States named
and those south of them. including the
District Of Columbia. are in the winter
The closed season for waterfowl
which includes wild ducks. geese nd
swans. Is set as December q to Sep
TENDER 9. inclusive, In the breeding zone,
and February to October II In the
wintering zone. T here are certain ex-
ceptions to this. 49,.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-16
CONGRESS NERVOUS
..+
OVER RAILWAY CRISIS
Members Do Not Want Talk Of
LegisIating on Dispute on
Eve of Election.

Congress Is getting nervous over the
threatened railroad strike. II does not
want to be confronted with the problem
Of enactlng Liquidation on a great prob
lem involving labor and capital at this
time, with an election soon to be held.
Senators for the most past are
earnestly saying there Is nothing
In their judgment that Congress can
do at this time. This means that Con-
gress would like to avoid having any
thing to do with the railroad and labor
problem until after the campaign.
Strong opposition Is being voiced in
many quarters in Congress to compuls-
Org arbitration. 1t Is unlikely that
such legislation can be enacted even II
there should be strike unless condi-
lions should become so grave as to work
great change In feeling.
Some believe passage Of an eight
hour law applicable to the roads might
be possible should a strike actually oc-
cur. .
However. the roads and employees will
confer a great political favor on Com
gross this fall by settling their troubles
without making legislation necessary.
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whether the question of emergency
legislation or legislation to- prevent
future situations of the kind'was dis
eussed.
Although the railroad managers as
sort that they have accepted nothing.
IT,. is understood that. tentatively AT
least they have manifested a Willingness
10 try the experiment. They appear to
realize that they have got to yield ma
tsrfally ia strike Is to be avoided.
The brotherhoods have not accepted
the proposal to any extent. They claim
to lack the necessary authority. This 10
the reason for the suspension Of the
Whitc House conferences.
w. =. Carter. chief of the brother
hood Of firemen. left last night for New
York 70 lay the proposai before the zoo
from New York state that he IL now in
conference with them.
proceed on this basis. It Is regarded a.
likely that the district leaders will be
persuaded to come to Washington in a
BODY TO meet the President and hear
In the meantime the managers. chat
ing under what they profess to regard
- an unfair position in which they
have been placed. are awaiting develop
ments.
Resumes Engagements.
The President, convinced that nothing
could be done today. resumed the or
binary run Of his engagements and
from 10 o'clock until 1 was receiving a
eenstapt. stream of visitors-tourists,
hand-shakers, politicians and others.
The railroad managers went into ses-
non behind closed doors at . o'clock at
the New Willard.
We are just talking matters over, /"
explained one of them. 80
Telegraph messenger boys constantly
calling about the hotel lobby for the
railroad men indicated considera BILE
telegraphic correspondence between the
REPRESENTATIVES Of the roads and their
nome offices. All last evening and to-
gay the managers have been wiring
their offices to get. expressions on the
points under discassion.
The managers had no word from ths
White House when they assembled
They did not expect to be called to a
conference this morning but expected to
be summoned this afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-16
Would-be Chorus Girls
Victims of "ShoW Agent

MILWAUKEE. wis, ;, Aug. ls.-Harry
L. Lee. Of Dayton. Ohio, came to Mil
waukee from Grand Rapids, Mich, and
inserted an advertisement In a paper
for chorus girls to Join musical COM
edy show which he gave the impress
sion would be organized, II Is said.
There are many Milwaukee girls
anxious to kick their heels behind the
footlights, judging from the number
that called. Detective Hartman arrested
Lee on a vagrancy charge.
home Is In Fort Wayne. Ind, was work.
Ing In Milwaukee. She read the adj
vertisement and the lure Of the stage
seized her. Lee promised her a salary
Of SIS to $50 a week and she signed a
contract. II is said.
Virginia Vine came from Milwaukee
to Grand Rapids. Mich. to Join the
troupe. Her home Is In Detroit. Judge
Hedding sentenced Lee to the work.
house for thirty days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-16
|REvENuEBLL LAID
| BEFORE THt.sENATE
Meeting Of Finance Committee
to Approve Measure Merely
|. "a Formally. y,

After the Finance Committee had or
dered a favorable report on the revenue
bill. Senator Simmons this afternoon
laid the bill before the Senate.
The Finance Committee meeting was
a forfnality. The Republicans were
called in for the first time TO view the
measure. Only Senators Penrosc and
smoot OF the Republicans attended.
Meantime. after the shipping bill II
passed. probably today, the compensa-
ton measure will be taken UP. and per-
haps the corrupt practices measure. The
Democratic leaders are still talking
Of passing corrupt practices legislatio on
becaiise they aver II would handicap the
Republicans In financing their cam
pain. X '4.-r. a. ,tts as
70 which Republicans reply BY point
Ing out the list Of big contributors to
the last Democratic cafnpaicn fund who
got ior were offered fat political Jobs.
The revenue bill carries 500. 900. 900.
Many OF the Democratic Senators are
bitterly opposed to certain features OF
II. and will afr their viewr on the floor.
A long debate Ia expected,
Some Of the Republicans told Senator
Simmons that II the revenue bill was
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-16

Labor leaders assembled in Wash
ington at the request Of the President
to negotiate a settlement Of the con-
troversy that threatens to precipitate
a railroad strike. believe the President
might end the delay In naming the
Mexican mediation board by selecting
A. B. Garretson. their spokesman. for
the vacant place on the board.
According to these railroad leaders.
Mr.. Garretson knows as much about
industrial conditions In Mexico as any
one else, and he knows something
about the customs of the jefe politicos
that are not matters Of general knowl-
edge.
Twenty-Five years ago Mr.. Garrett
son was running a train down on the
Mexican Central That was In the day
Of Porfrio Diax, but even then Mexicans
had q habit Of batting the gringoes
along much the same lines as have been
followed by Carranxa, villa, and their
subordinate chiefs.
Made List of Arrests.
Every pay day on the railroad" Mr..
Garretson said In outlining his Mexi-
can experiences. the local authorities
in the division point where the men
were paid would make out a list Of
the railroaders they were going to ar
rest. All they wanted was a part OF the
pay envelope"
Mr.. Garretson was drawing q bigger
pay envelope than some Of the others
so when II came his turn to face arrest
he found a formidable charge chalked
against him. II was murder in the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-16
Wife Put Needles in
49,. Soup, He Tells Court

NEW YORK, Aug. ls.-rt took
Charles Hellthaler and his wife. Mar
garet. twenty-six years to find out
they were not mated. Mrs. Hellthaler
has applied 10 Supreme Court Justice
crane Tor anmony and counsel fee
cruelty,
In her complaint Mrs. Hellthaler saws
up to 1918 her husband was a model
man. but since then he poured boiling
at her in the presence Of her two
daughters.
Hellthaler makes a general denial and
asserts his wife put needles in his
soup.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-16

sixteen DAVIS were required for the
Deutschland to cross the Atlantic on
her trip to Baltimore. Part OF that
time she spent N dodging hostile war
ships. Actually she could have made
the VOYAGE In much shorter time.
The fact that fourteen DAYS have
elapseds and she has not been heard
from indicates that she has been scm-
pelled to take roundabout course on
the return also to avoid British ano
French .warships. II she has not met
with a mishap.' 80
The Deutschland Is equipped with a
high mower wireless apparatus. but
probably would not communicate with
German station while in British
waters. fearing detection and pursuit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-16
HOPKINS ABANDONS
49,. TWILIGHT SLEEP"
Baltimore Hospital Authorities Say
II Is Too Dangerous to Use.

BALTIMORE. Aug. 16-Johhs Hop
kins Hospital has practically set its
stamp OF diaapproval on the general
use Of twilight Sleep In child birth.
Il abandoned experiments in use Of
the method more than nine months ago.
Conclusions reached were that the
method In too dangerous to mother and
child to warrant its use except under
the most favorable circumstances.
After more than a years use Of the
twilight sleep" drug. the. Hopkins men
found that II could be safely used only
under exceptional conditions. -
The question Of the proper dose proved
90 intricate that absolutely no chances
could be taken. Early results were such
that In the subsequent cases 1t was
deemed necessary to have two physi-
clans and nurses always at the bedside.
The effect of the administration Of
deadening tho pain. but It developed
also the almost complete cessation Of
muscular activity.
An almost general result was a partial
aAphyvxiation Of the child and artificial
ss e br wis% T. M sna rssn
ohststrician. two skilled obstetricians
were compelled to watch over the
pafisnt' for from four to seventeen
hqurs
few months for application of the
method, but those applying were frank
lYstold Of the dangers and In every case
thsy promptly decided against use OF
the scopolamine.
"6copolamine Is far from the ideal
0rug for the purpose" said DR.. Millea.
The attendant dangers are so great
that It can never come into general use.
The wealthy may afford II, as the ex-
pSnse of having skilled obstetricians al
ways at hand Is the smallest considera-
ton. For the middle classes and poor
classes-the masses, in other words-it
seems out Of the question:; and It Is
among the masses that the greater num-
Dor OF births occur
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-16
HELD UNDER ENGINE,
MANS LEG CUT OFF
Worker Imprisoned. Under Train
for Two Hours.

PITTSBURGH. Aug. 1s.-Heid for
two hours under the wheels of a
freight engine after having been run
down. Joseph GiFilotti could not he
released until physicians arrived on
Gigolotti was conscious wher, ne
was taken to the hospital, but no
hope II held out for his recovery
The man was working on a track
As he left the track TO. permit a train
to pass he stepped In front OF an
engine drawing a freight train. He
es snS ss lss eTs S5:sS sst sw
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-16
Pursues Hubby in Jitney,
He Changes Cars, Escapes

BALTIMORE. Aug. 1s.-1-seeing her
husband. who hadIbeen sought BY de-
tectives since February for violating
his parole. on Sphrrows Point car
late, Mrs. Emanuel Diamond hailed q
jitney bus and. urged the driver to
catch up with the trolley = -, y
Diamond saw his wife. leaped from
the car and boarded smother going
finding she had been defeated In her
purpose, went to- police headquarters
and told OF her experience.
Diamond has six children. On Feb
ruary 2 he was ordered by Judge Cor
ter to. pay his wife SO a week. Mrs.
Diamond declares he has failed to do
so. A bench warrant was issued for
his arrest because he failed to make
good his promise to pay the alimony.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-16
NDREP0RTMADEBY
yet.
German Merchant Submarine
Has Not Been Heard From
Since August 2.

) BERLIN. Aug. 1e.-The German mef-
chnnt submarine Deutschland has not
been heard from since she cleared the
-virEinia capcs on the night of August
~. the, United Press learned from re-
liable marine sources today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-16
One Killed, Three Hurt,
AS Car Goes Over Bank

PHILADELPHIA. Aug, ls.-one man
~ killed and three others injured early
today when their automobile. skidding
- = slippery road, crashed into a teIe-
graph pole and rolled down an embank-
ment. The police say. the car was 60
ing at a high rate Of speed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-16
Seeks Pretty Girl.

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. l0.-Declsr-
ing there are no really pretty girls in
Philadelphia" Max Glingo has written
TO chief Of police Of Richmond. Va, ask
ing for q wife.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-16
Checks Sardine Exports.

CoPENHAoEN. sweden. Aug. Ia
posted here today prohibiting eYpor-
tation OF sardines packed, in OIL ft
has been Uncovered that vast guam
titles. OF timed esrdines were being
unpacked bv the Germans and the oil
used on machine guns.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-16
,r Just a; Little
.POSLAM
Clears the Skin

o. net Poslsm h doing the work. You should
zee its hssling effects soon after first appli-
cation. itching stops; angry skin Il soothed.
With speed and ease Poslam relieves and
heals the NEST distressing Skin Diseases.
For tho quick control Of Eczema Il u a.
near perfection ~ anything can be.
AT ALL DRUGGISTS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-16
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Forecast for District Of Columbia.
Maryland and Virginia-Showers today:
tomorrow fair; light. southerly winds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-16
FOR LOSS OF APPETITE

Horsford's Acid Phosphate
For diminished vitality or depression a
wholesome tonic; refreshing and invigorstins.
-Advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-16
The Roll of Honor
List Of Recruits for District National Guard
Wednesday, August 1e, for the Preceding "a Hours

wednesday, August 10, Tor the Preceding ~ HourbI
William E. Hawkins 2io a.ha street southwest
Joseph n. Ford, Landover, Md. ...
Herbert j. Scott, 2427 street northwest.
John W. Racks, 1922 Second street southeast
Luvercy c. Franch, i7t7 Fifteenth street northwest
Joseph P. Maloney, Omaha, Neb
Pete S. Green, 25to Georgia avenue northwest
Alexander Pappan, 100 Tenth street northwest.
Lee S. Brown Shipman, Va. ..,a.,s.' .... y
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-16
TEMPERATURES.
(U, 8. Bureau.)
SUN AND MOON TABLE

Sun rose, ........6:9 Sun sets.........7:os
Moon rises 80 pm. Moon sets 800 m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-16

Light automobile lamps at 1888 o. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-16

to be made the winding-up, bin. of the
ban four s q i've ds9s va il 'S asSselsa ge
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1916-03-03
CARD OF THANKS

To DR.. Priest who was so
faithful and kind in every
way during the recent sick
ness of my mother, Mrs
Howell of Van Vleet, and
whose medical skill brought
her out of dangerous condi
tons into the joys of conva-
lescency; to all the big soul
ed people of Van Vleet who
so kindly helped nurse my
mother and helped in many
ways to tighten the burden
of anxiety and household
duties; to everybody whose
kind words of hope and love
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Houlka Locals

Messrs j W H Baskin aud o NJ
Harrill left Wednesday morning for
the Grenada Good Roads Conven-
ton, viaMathiston Not many seem
ed to take any interest in this great
meeting, leaving it for The Other
Fellow Lack Of Get Together aud
waiting for the other man 10 be
First has made Houlka half as large
as large as it should be. Lack Of
Cooperation is HOulka's greatest
drawback, Let's Get Together
Miss Frances Van Horn has re
turned from ST Louis where she
bought the preitiest hat creations
in all creations.
Mrs FEMME Baskin is visiting her
mother at Van Vleet this week.
Leslie Wade is now W w Clerk
Staff Bishop, who had a tLfully
held it for several years, decided to
quit on acOunt of his health and
because so many owed him who
have not paid 1t goes mighty hard
on Clerks who Help His Brothers
at different times by paying the
dues that are overdue.
Mrs Kate Bates, who lived near
Van Vleet, died last week. She was
once the wife Of Josiah McDaniels,
but after his death she married a
northern man, Mr. Bates. She was
about go years of age and a well
thought of estimable woman.
Mrs Eugene McJunkin of Winona
visited Mrs Mollie McJunkin and
family at Old HOulka last week.
Mr. Scott Savely is reported no
better but gradually growing worse.
Mrs Whitehead, mother of Mrs
Ida Walker, fell from her bed last
week and is now laid up for re-
pairs.
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1916-03-03
Houston Locals.

Virgil Boring spent a few days
this week in ST Louis.
Ben F Collins spent Sunday with
his wife and babies
Miss Clara Gordon is on the sick
list this week
Miss Janet Dendy was a week
end visitor home last week
Mrs D S johnson was called to
Jackson Wednesday on account Of
the illness of her sister.
Mrs N B Crawford who has been
the guest Of friends here several
days left today for Pheba.
Hon J H Ford and Miss Lois At
KinsOn left Wednesday for Mem
phis.
Mrs W F Hickman of Macon, was
the guest Of relatives here Satur-
day and Sunday
FOR RENT-A nice 6 room Cot
tage with garden
A j Mathews.
Mr. and Mrs M M Alsop of West
Point are entertaing a beautiful
baby girl born March End.
Mr. E D Smith of GulfpOrt, is the
guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs A
J Smith this week
Editor Going passed thru Houston
today enroute to Calhoun City from
his duties at Jackson.
He Brevard left today for Aber-
deem where he will have charge Of
his brother in-laws plantation this
year.
The little daughter of Mr. and
Mrs viii Johnsonwho had tonailitis
last week and this, is greatly i'm
proved.
Mrs A NJ Harley returned Thurs
day from Montpelier where she
was the guest Of her sister, Mrs C c
Cross for a few days this week.
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Resolutions to the Memo y Of Miss
Lena Ray Foster

Whereas. Our Heavenly Father.
IN the morning Of her life, has call
ed home the sweet pure spirit Of
Miss Foster to be with him forever,
Therefore. be it resolved. First,
that the Jasper county Chapter U d
C mourn inexpressably the loss Of
this noble young girl and while W.
10 in submission to our Faith rs
Will we pray his blessings aud COIN
fort upon her dear ones left behind
Resolved Second, That our sincere
and heartfelt sympathy be extend
ed 60 her sorrOwing ones
Resolved Third. That these resO-
lutions be spread upon our minute
book and a copy be sent the family
Respectfully Submitted
Miss Calie Finlay.
Mrs Villa Lyon. Com
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1916-03-03

Mrs Mary Sisson has so far re
covered from her operation as to
be able to return to her home and
the dear children who needed her
loving presence. Mrs Sisson left
the hospital last Saturday aud like
all whom affection sends to tins
haven Of recovery She gratefully
voices praise Of every thing and
every body connected with Houston
hospital
Mrs " f Fyrr left this week for
quite an extended pleasure trip. go
ing first to Newton for a several
days visit then to Mobile TO enjoy
The festive gayites Of the Mardi
Gras earn val and then returning by
way Of Meridian where she will
visit week OF two with her neice
Mrs Whatley
Mt Grit Seay and family landed
il Houston Thursday to again make
the hometown or vicinity home
Mr. Seay reports plenty Of work 10
hold Ole IN Columbus but with him
and family as with so many of our
warnders, Houstons HIome Sweet
Home call is too clear to be une
needed
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for her kept us feeling the
great joy Of FRIENDS. | to-
gether with my brothers and
sisters. gratefully THANK
YOU. all of you. and assure
you that we appreciate your
kindness more than mere
words can express.
Gratefully
Mrs Fannie Baskin
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1916-03-03
Miss Collins EntertainS Customary
Society

The Josephine Augustus Mission
airy Society met with Miss Lucille
Collins Saturday afternoon, Feb
18th.
The subject for the evening was
Home Land, with Miss Jewel Craig
as leader
A number of interesting readings
by Mrs Raper, Miss Ruby Lee Ford
and Mrs C r Justice.
The subject was ably disc a
by Mrs Sage and Mrs Roper There
we're twelve members present,After
the lesson study delightful sand
witches and tea was served. The
societ, then adjourned to meet al
the parsonage Saturday afternoon
at 2:30, March 4th