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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
FRESH TIGHTENING
BY BRITISH Of RING
AROUND TH|EPvAL
Capture 200 Yards of Ger.
man Trenches South
of Town.
BITTER FIGHTING GOES
ON IN THIS SECTION
Fierce Struggle Around Fleury
Continues, With French
Claiming Advance.
CONFLICTING CLAIMS IN EAST
interest Remains Centered on New
Allied Offensive on Sa.
lOniki Front.

LONDON. August o3-On tho wes,o,
front the French are apparently mark
ing time while the British push against
Ihiepral and Guillemont Tho War
oIiice reports r fresh tightening of tho
ring around Thiepval I'm the capture Of
~" yards or German trenches south OF
the town. Bitter lighting is going on
IN this section. The Germans succeeded
in entering some British trenches. hut
according TO the British statement, were
Immediately cv!ctcd
1Ihe fierce struggle around Fleury, in
tho Fcrdun sector. continues Tho
French claim IAN appreciabls advance"
between Fleury and Thiaumont and the
capture Of 2oO prisoners
Conflicting claims arc made by Berlin
and Petrograd on the lighting on the
eastern front. Roth report the capture
of positions near Jablonitza Pass, where
violent struggle has been in progress
several days on the crest of the Car
pathians. Berlin also claims the SAN
culinary rcpulsc OF Russian attempts to
cross the Stokhod, ana apparently
desperate fighting is going on
CLAIMS IN REGARD TO RECENT
FIGHTING IN NORTH SEA
and counterciaims in regard to the
recent fighting in tho North Sea. Bcr-
lin admits that the battleship West
fallen was struck by torpedo from an
English submarine. but maintains that
the damage was slight. The German
Admiralty reiterates that a British bat
tleship WAS heavily damaged by a Ger
man submarine. This is denied by the
British Admiralty
with no important changes in the
main war theaters. interest remaina
centered on the new allied offensive on
the Saloniki front. The latest dis
patches, however. throw little light on
the situation, and the allies plans are
somewhat obscure.
The War Office reports that the Bull
carians have advanced along the Strum;s
Valley and have intrenched themselves
at various points. Berlin also reports
further advances for them on the right
wing, where they face the Serbians.
Apparently. however. no action OF first
Importance has yet developed.
Interest in tho attitude OF the Greeks
has been heightened by dispatches tell
ing of the determination Of the Greek
commander at Seres to resist the Bull
garians and of volunteers being organ
lied for his assistance by the Venizelos
leaders at Saloniki. There has been no
situation. The last report from Berlin
maintains that Roumania has not
reached a decision.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
Battleship WestfaIen
| ii by British Torpedo

LONDON. August :a.-'rhr German
hnttlcship Wcstfaicn wuS hit and
slightly tinmaScd ON Saturday by a
British torpedo. IL WIS admitted In
scmiofficlnl telegram from berlin
To-day, according To Reuters Ans
tcrdnm correspondents. The West
fnIcn. however. il II declared, con-
tinued cnpublc of muncuycring, md
will shortly hr repaired. \ second
torpedo missed the buttieshIp. the
mcasuEr AsScrts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24

! dispatch from the Overseas News
Agency OF Berlin on Sunday gave
report that Mr. Angel had been SEN
fenced TO eighteen months at hard labor
because he declined 10 take part in tn.
war. and that his plea OF conscientious
objections had heen overruled by an
English court. This report. the news
agency said. was published in an I,al-
ian ucwspaper
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
ARMY BILL BACK TO HOUSE
rnsses senate with Revised Articles
OF War Approved by War
Dcpurtmeut.

WASH INGTON, u. c., August %
The army appropriation bill. with re-
vised articles OF war approved by the
War Department. was passed to-day
by the Senate, aud now goes back to
the House. where tho amendment is
expected 10 he accepted.
President Wilson vetoed the hill ba-
cause the revision on the bilrs previous
passage gave exemptions to retired Of
ficers which tho War Department dis
approved,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
LABOR SHORTAGE ACUTE
work on Government Projects q,
Seward. Alaska. Being
Delayed.

SEWARD. ALASKA, August 23.-The
labor shortage on the United States
government work here has become
acute. 1t Is impossible At present to
obtain men to take the places OF about
forty OF the workmen who decided re-
Gently not TO work any longor unless
their eiSht-hour day should start a; the
time OF leaving camp. In the mean.
while. the work Is being delayed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
CARNEGIE "VERY WELL"
Secretary Announces That millionaire
Phl1anthropist Is Enjoying
Good Health.

BAR HARBOR, ME-. August 2S.-
Andrew carpcgic, who returned from
n fishing trip yesterday, caused word
to be given to inquirers that he was
very we'll" His secretary, i'm dis
cussing reports that the m$t4ionaire
philanthropist was i'll. asserted that on
the contrary ne was enjoying very
good health" Mr.. Carnegie will leave
on Thursday on his yacht for a cruise
along the coast OF Nova Scotia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
ANGEL BEYOND AGE LIMIT
No Foundation for Berlin Rcport Tint
lie HAS been Sentenced Ia
Prison

LONDON, August 23-There is no
foundation for the Berlin report that
Norman Angel. the pacihst. has been
sentenced to prison for refusal to per-
form military service. Mr.. Angel is
beyond the age limit
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
TO SIGN NAVAL BILL TO-DAY
President VIII AHiH Name to Measure.
ind bids VIII Bc Advertised
For on Friday.

WASHINGTON, August 23.-The
naval bill will he signed by President
Wilson tomorrow, it was stated at
the White House to-day. and bids for
the construction of four battleships.
scout cruisers. submarines and de-
stroyers will be advertised for on FRI
day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
PRESIDENT SEEKS
TO HELP FIND WAY
OUT OF DIFFICULTY
C0nfers With Three Repre-
sentatives of Railroad
Executives.
SUBJECT OF ADDITIONAL
REVENUE CONSIDERED
Wilson Discusses Situation With
ChaTmen Of Commerce Com
mittees of Congress.
THEY APPROVE HIS COURSE
Impatient Over Delay in
Negotiations. Threaten
To Go Home.

WASIIINGTON, August - In an
"thcr effort 10 aid the presidents or
Tho country's railroads 10 hnd some
way in which to accent an ciEht-hour
fiay for their trainmcn and avcrt the
strike. rrcsidcu, Wilson
Tonight conferred for au hour and a
half With rrcsidcn, Hale Holden Of
thc Burlington, Danicl willard. of the
baltimore and Ohio. aud r. : I.ovctt.
OF tho Union Pacific
Neither White House ofiiials nor the
presidents would discuss Tho confer
encc. u was said on authority. how
ovcr, tha, tho three executives went
swcr to the suggestion they made to
President Wilson last night-,hat nc
give them more specific information
as 10 how the railroads may &C, ad-
1itoual revenue necessary 10 take care
OF the create pay rolls that viii come
i'm with the oight-hour day
Earlier in the day President wilson
discussed tho railroad situation at
length with Senator Ncwlauds and
Ecprcsentativc Adamsou. chairlnon Of
the Two committees of Congress in
rnarrc of legislation affecting inter.
state commerce. Their vsi, WAS the
consequence Of that Of the railroad
men last night. Tho two chairmcn
arc said to hay" agreed that tho Prcsi-
dents position in the present situation
was right and TO nave said that every
effort could he expected iu Congress
TO put through any legislation that
might help solve the present difficulty
ana provide for tho future.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
DEFENDING FLEET LOSES
ITS COAL AND SUPPLIES
Theoretically, Mob Of Ununiformcti
Men Seizcs Piers AT ScwcIIs
Point.
GREAT WAR GAME IN PROGRESS
Navy Department Taxing Resources
&" Fill This First Hypothetical Gan
in COuntry'S Dcfcnsc-HcIm Still
Sweeping Seas.

w y 5 II | y Z; r . y. August o&.-The
Navy Department was taxing it's re-
sources Tonight TO fill up the first hvpo-
thetical gap in the country's defense
which has developed in tho naval war
game in progress off tho Atlantic coast
Theoretically. Il mob of ununiformed
men to-day overpowcrcd the naval
guard AT the piers at Scwclls Point
on Hampton Roads, destroyed great
stores Of coal and supplies collected
there for possible use Of tho blue"
defending feet and burned tho piers.
To add 10 tho realism of tho game
Rcar-Admiral Benson. chief Of opera
tons. formally communicated the sun
posed disaster at Sewells Point TO
Faymaster-General McCiowan. whose
duty IL would be in war TO conc with
the situation there The payrnaster-
general immediately set his forces to
work 10 locate new stores of coal and
supplies and 10 find means for sending
them TO some point on the roads at the
earliest possible moment. The problem
requires that actual supplies be found
and the possibility OF getting them for
ward promptly he figured out, in order
10 test the machinery Of the DEPART
meut
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IN EFFORT TO REptI.
MAYO'S "RED" FLEET

While naval forces ashore were deal
ing with this angle OF the game Rear
Admiral Helm still was sweeping The
seas with his scouts in "A southcastcrly.
direction from NarraEanscit. the base
from which he sailed Yesterday morn
ing in an effort to repel Admiral Mayos
red fleet. Presumably, the blue
scouts were within 300 miles of the
enemy's last-knowu position al day
light. but no report that red" battle
craft had heen sighted reached the de-
partment ur to late hour.
ofhcers here say Admiral Mayo prob
ably has changed his course and is
endeavoring TO slip around the end Of
the 500 mile line OF scouts with his
fifteen battleships and thirty transports
If he can reach point between Cape
Hatteras and PASSPORT. Me-, without
having been sighted, he will be able
to employ his fleet to hold off the
blue" squadrons while landing is
effected.
The Sewells Point base was only one
of number so scattered along the
coast that The defending feet would
have quick access TO any stores it
might need. should tho department
fail 10 repair damages before Admiral |
Helm calls upon it for aid from that
particular base. his ships will have to
go far out Of their way 10 coal and TAX e
on ammunition and supplies.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
DEUTSCHLAND SAFE
IN GERMAN WATERS
Merchant Submarine Anchors Be-
fore Mouth of Weser
River.
ALL ON BOARD ARE WELL
Left Baltimore on August l and
Passed Out of Virginia Capes
Following Night.
ALL ON BOARD ARE WELL

BERLIN. August 90 Cvia wireless)-
The merchant submarine Deutschla nd
arrived at the mouth OF tho Wcser ur
August %. according To the Overseas
News Agency.
The agency says that the Deutsch-
land arrived on the afternoon of .>u-
gust % and anchored before the mouth
OF the river All on board we're we'll
The Deutschland. a German super
submarine. built for carrying merchau-
disc arrived at Baltimore from Bremen
on July with cargo OF dycstuffs
and mails. Her arrival WAS hailed in
Germany as the beginning OF a reEu-
la merchant submarine service be-
tw 4 the United States and Germany.
which would he able TO defy the Brit
ish blockade. 1t was announced that
she would bc followed by the Bremen.
e sister ship.
The deutschland left Baltimore on
her return journey on August | with
a cargo of rubber and metal and passed
out of the Virginia capcs on the night
of August :"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
tNtItESS MAY DIRECT
GRANTING or HIGHER RATES

GRANTING or HIGHER RATES
pnc % tho means of recoupinr sug-
Iecs,cd by the President to the rail-
| |roads In his public outline of his po-
|s!tion was through an increase in
freight rates. II was pointed out to-
hight that the President cannot d.
cctly ask the Interstate Commerce
Commission TO grant Increases 10 the
ailroads. Congress however. might
PASS resolution directing tn" com
|nission. in vi'w Of wha, i; considers
an unprecedented situation. TO gram,
H. cher rates
Congress also might pass "A rcsolu-
,ion directing the commission to in
|vcstigate all matters involved in tho
Subject of the relations Of railroads
|rected from to-day's conference is a..
carly eMor, to pass the bill intro
duccd several months ago to increa-,
the commissions membership from
seven TO nine.
1t became evident tonight that most
of tho railroad executives have come
10 believe that there can be only one
way OF preventing q strike. and thnt
is hy accepting Shc eight -hour-dav
plan. The chief effort in their own
conferences day was To find some
scheme by which an eight hour dav
may be put in operation on all the
roads at tho lcas, added expense
Many suggestions along this line have
heen made by the presidents. but no
one OF them has proved feasible when
submitted 10 the acid test Of operating
officials
SUGGESTIONS REJECTED
As IMPRACTICAL,
AS tho conferences continued ,o-d,,.
it became more evident that Tho pr;n-
cipal dtiiCrilty of the situation is 10
work out plan Of action acceptahle
10 all the railroads. Many suggestions
have come from the sixty or mora
presidents here, and have been LAID
before the managers. In every instance
they have been rejected as impractical
and the executives take the position
that no plan which the managers rio
not declare sound can he taken 10 Tho
White House as the basis for settle.
ment.
1t is well understood that most OF
the executives now are convinced tina;
the cight-hour day in some form must
be conceded. and that they cannot on
pcct President Wilson To rcccdc from
the position he has publicly taken.
Their efforts were directed to-day TO
discovery of IL solution of the compli-
Gated questions Of operation under an
cight-hour day. and it was said to
nght on the authority Of many Of them
that no practical plan had been dc
vcloped.
During the day the representatives Of
the railroad brothcrhoods gathered in
Washington al the invitation of Presi.
dent Wilson showed further evidence
cf discomfort and desire 10 get away.
At their session to-day many speakers
declared that HE presidents were play
ing for delay, and that no good to the
men could come from such a pohcy
brotherhood officials were plainly con-
cerncd over this development and some
Of tho leaders felt there might he a
general exodus by Friday night If ther +
were no Indications by them that a
settlement was In sight
NEWI.ANDS AND ADAMSON
CONFER WITH PRESIDENT
President Wilson discussed the sit
nation with Senator Newlands and Rep.
resentatives Adamson, of the commit
tees Of Congress which deal with In
SGontinuod Oh Second Page0
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
NIsWI.A AND ADAMSON
CONFER WITH PRESIDENT

President Wilson discussed the Sit
uation with Senator Newlands and Rep.
resentatives Adamson, of the commit
tees Of Congress which deal with In
1Continued Oh Second Page0
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-24
VETERANS INSTALL HEADS
Union Soldiers Alliance Holds An
nuaI Reunion and Banquet.

Tho Union Soldiers Alliance install.
cd newly elected Officers at its an
nual reunion and banquet at Rausch-
er's last night.
John McEiroy acted as toastmaster
and escorted each new officer to his
chair. There were addresses from
many members.
Stories OF tho battIeneIds OF the
civil war occupied the attention Of
the banqueters until n late hour.
Many "reminiscences were INDUCED in
by the members OF their experiences
when the armies of the South and
the North engaged.
The Union Soldiers Alliance was
organized here forty years ago, with
a membership OF 100. Death ana sick.
ness have cut its number down to
twenty-four. Twenty of this number
were present last night It's object
liz to promote closer acquaintance
with veterans OF the war
The newly elected Officers Installed
are az follows: John NJ. Kline, presi-
dent; Albert II. Van Deusen, frst vice
president; Gilbert M. Hustled, second
vice president: John l.. Heupei, secre-
tary: Charles A. Shields. assistant sec
retarv, and Albion ID. Jameson, treas
urer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-24
Y. W. CA. READY FOR
CHRISTMAS PARTIES
Building to Be Opened to the
Public at 3 O'clock Tomor-
row Afternoon.

Arrangements are completed for
tho Christmas entertainment which
the Y. W. c. \. will have tomorrow.
The building opens 20 he public at
o'clock and IL open until late In the
evening. during which time . varied
program IL 20 be presented.
The Bible Students Club has taken
over the work OF providing Christmas
gifts for all who attend. and the High
School Alumnae Club will be In
charge OF refreshments.
Miss Katherine RAber Ii chairman
OF the entertainment committee. while
Miss Eliamay Blakemore will have
charge Of the games. Miss Grace
Bromley and Mrs. Agnes Nelson Lamb
are TO tell stories. The Choral Club,
under the direction OF Mrs. A. N.
Blair, will fuIiJsh music.
All lonely women and girls are In.
vited.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-24
PERMANENT STATE
SHOW HERE. Is PLAN
Efforts to Be Renewed Nexi
Week for Exhibit With Plans
for Pre-Inaugural.

With the launching next week 81
the active work for the pre-inaugursi
Government exhibit, renewed efforts
also will be made TO procure for
Washington q permanent exhibit Of
State products. IA
The Federation of Citizens Associs
tions, which IL cooperating with Gov.
eminent bureaus and departments IN
the exhibit here In March. also has IN
mind, Il is stated, q movement for the
permanent exhibit
Expresses Grstiacstfen.
Mark A. woodoiI, secretary Of the
States Permanent Exposition Society.
has written to Edward r. Coiladsy,
chairman OF the federation's insu-
gursi committee, expressing gratifca-
tion at the organised effort to estab'
iish q permanent exhibit here.
IL IL recalled that Senator MARITIME
introduced q measure, reported favor.
ably by the committee on industrial
expositions, on the expediency Of hav.
ing Congress set aside lands In the
District on which the States might
erect exposition buildings.
weeAeil Named
Mr.. coiiaday has named Mr.. Wood
ell TO serve on the exposition com.
mittee OF the federation.
On Tuesday the publicity COMMITTEES
for tho pre.inaugurai exhibit, under
the direction of william Mex Clay
ton. will open headquarters at tho
Powhatnn Hotel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-24
DOMESTIC AWARDS
TO BE- MADE SOON
Decision as to Winner Of Times
and Other Prizes Ready
After Holidays.

Decision Of the winner OF The Times
prize OF $40 for tho domestic lonEest
In the service OF q single mistress.
and OF the winners OF the other three
prizes In the faithful domestics con.
test OF the District OF Columbia Fed.
GRAFTON OF women's Clubs, IL TO be
made soon after New Year.
More than 800 domestics already
are In receipt OF certificates. hand.
someiy engraved. and bearing the
declarations seal, as testimony OF
their service OF nve years OF more In
one family.
To send 800 Certiae.tes. f..
Five hundred more OF these eertin.
Gates are TO be sent out this week. II
was the hope OF Mrs. J. Edison Briggs.
chairman OF the committee on the
competition, 90 have them all In the
hands OF the domestics by Christmas.
But IL was found that some OF them
were being crushed because OF the
heavy Christmas mails, and IL was de-
cided 10 hold the rest up until after
the rush.
Those that have been injured will
be replaced.
Get Letter OF Greeting.
Many mistTesses have neglected TO
send postage and the addresses 20
which the certificates are 10 be
mailed. These addresses and a stamp
should be forwarded at once TO Mrs.
J. Edison Briggs, $50 South Carolina
avenue southeast.
In addition to the certificates, each
OF the domestics will receive a letter
OF greeting from Mrs. Court II. Wood,
president OF the federation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-24
TRAVEL LECTURES HERE.
Series Of Talks to Begin Tuesday at
Woodward q lothrop's.

4 series OF American travel lectures.
to which the public has been invited.
will be given In Woodward q 10th
rops auditorium beginning Tuesday
at $3.50 o'clock.
The lectures are under the auspices
OF Il. II. Rochester. manager OF party
tours through the West given by the
company which bears his name.
Following IL q program OF the Ice
lures; Tuesday, ''Giacier National
Park" Friday, December 20. "Giacisr
National Park" Tuesday. January %,
yellowstone National Park" Wed.
nesday, January ~. Grand Canyon OF
Arizona;" Thursday, January 20. "The
Yosemite Valley" and Friday, Jan.
uary 20, THE Indians OF the Painted
Desert Region"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-24
SIGNAL CORPS MEN OFF
Soldiers Excused Until Tuesday
MornIna for Christmas.

The members of tho District signal
Corps have been excused by their
commander. Capt. Oliver c. Terry
from any duty at the First street
armory until Tuesday morning. In pr.
der TO permit them TO spend Christina,
at home.
The last days work viii he com
pleted Tuesday night. and wednea.
day morning II In expected the men
will be formally mustered out OF the
service OF Uncle Sam.
The physical examination OF the
men has been completed. and the SOL
diers declared 20 be In exceptionally
good condition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-24
PUBLIC SCHOOL SERVICE
Choir Of Thlrty.nve Voices Gives
Annual Praise Proorsm.

The New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church Bible School held its annual
Christmas praise service In the lee
ture room of the church this morni. 4
At $50 o'clock. 80
A choir OF thirty.nve voices, -.
sisted by Miss Gladys Price. soprano.
Miss Elsa i. Raner. vioiinirt. and
Miss Ruth Il. Jones. cello. Paul W.
FishbauEh. at the piano, furnished
the music. congressman Martin A.
Morrison delivered the annual Christ.
mas message.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-24
Charles n. Crocker. Calves
ton, shoreham.
VIRGINIA.

|, Charles n. Crociter, Calves
ton, shoreham.
VIRGINIA.
c.. E,. Smith. stanton. New
Cochran.
8. ID. Moses, stanton, New
Cochran.
A. -. Atkins, Nichmond,
Sterling.
Y. g.. Yearnduf, Richmond,
Sterling.
Mr.. ana Mrs. O. L. Ragon,
Norfolk, Sterling.
l. Elm. Richmond. ster-
f. ling.
O. Smith, ouipepsr. Sterling.
@. o. Burgess. Cuipepsr,
Sterling.
J. 70. Moyler and wife. Ro-
anoke, Ebbitt..
NJ. u. Wescott, South Bos-
ton. EbbItt.
J. a. Murphy. Lynehburs.
ID. 6. smith, University OF
Virginia, Ebbitt.
Robert ID. Petit. Richmond,
70. n. wheatlsy, University
OF virginia. EbbItt.
w. g. wesdom. Richmond.
willard.
G. Gordon. Bristol. DriscoiL
y. r. warrener and wife,
Richmond. Winston.
w. ". Pauiett and wife.
George Love and wife.
South Hin. Driscoii.
Emily Simon. South Hill,
DriroolL
J. D 2; ISi'm. South hin,
J. E. Macon. south Hin.
Winston.
c. T. Roeber and wife.
Richmond. winston.
J. y. Stephenson, Roanoke.
Harrington.
n. J. O'Brien. Richmond.
J. 3. Stump. Jr., Lexington.
Harrington,
o. J. Smith. Lexington.
= Harrington.
ID. n. Philips and wife.
Newport News, Raleigh.
" ". Moore. city Point.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-24
XMAS SERVICE TODAY
Elaborate Musical Program a
Washington Helohts Church.

The chief feature at the washing.
ton Heights Presbyterian Church
Christmas service today was tho eIab.
crate musical program arranged by
Mrs.. Charles Brooks Smith. organist.
\ quartet composed OF Mrs. Agnes
L. Bode. Miss Nellie Moran. Adolf
werner, and Edwin callow. aided
the choir At the morning service.
The quartet, with Miss Elizabeth 4
Wilbur. violinistr, and the choir ana
congregation will participate tonight
at 7:t5 o'clock,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-24
POLICEMEN GIVE PURSES
$50 Presents for Two Widows Of
Former Patrelmen.

Christmas cheer from an unexpect,
ed source entered the homes OF Mrs.
w. &. Bottle and Mrs ID. c. smith
when the Crossing Poiiceman's Asso.
CITATION yesterday presented to the
widows OF two former policemen $50
The presents were in recognition Of
the efficient services rendered by Smith
and Bottle when they were on The
force.