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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-07
VIRGINIA'S CADETS
THRILL THOUSANDS
Military Institutes COnhn-
gent Make Fine Showing.
WEST POINTERS OF SOUTH
Outbursts Of Cheering Greet Gray
Coated Young Soldiers.
WEST POINTERS OF SOUTH

The cadet regiment from the vir-
ginia Military Institute played the
same part in the parade today that
the West Pointers do in the inaugu-
ration-for that is what they are-the
West Pointers OF the South.
And there wasn't a Southern heart
in all the vast throngs along the
Avenue that didn't thrill with pride
as the v. NJ I. cadets went past, as
erect and precise as the men from
the United States Military Academy.
In their gray coats, with white
trousers, they looked like West
Pointers. too-every one every inch a
soldier, and the old veterans saw In
them themselves as they were during
the war.
Outbursts OF cheering greeted them
at every point, from the time they
left their place OF assembly until
they had passed through the court OF
honor, past the President.
The President himself was visibly
affected as he watched the splendid
young soldiers swing past the review
ing stand.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-07
WIFE SHOOTS RIVAL
WHO WISHED DEATH
l9-Year-0ld Girl in Critical Con-
dition-Assailant Held.
CONTINUED from First Page.)


wished one would kill her. She has
only known Mr.. Burns about three
months, but she talked about him a
great deal. She has several times told
me he had been married and divorc-
ed"
The shooting occurred shortly after
Z o'clock this morning as Miss Porter
was going to work. When question
ed at the police station, Mrs. Burns
said she had started for the girls
home this morning to have talk with
her, and had met her on Eighth street
near East Capitol. They walked to-
gether for two or three blocks and
the shooting followed.
According to witnesses, the Porter
girl fell at the first shot A nearby
pedestrian cried:
Don't shoot her any more"
The girls assailant, however, Is
said to have answered:
II will shoot her; she broke up my
home" and fred two more shots into
the PROSTATE girl.
Submits TO Arrest.
One shot struck the girl in the
right temple, another indicted a
wound in the right arm, and the third
lodged near the left kidney. The
shots attracted the attention OF Pa
trolman Giles, OF the Fifth precinct,
who placed Mrs. Burns under arrest
She offered no resistance.
Although known in Washington as
Miss Porter. Mrs. Catterton said that
the young woIhan's real name was
Porath, and that she came TO Wash
ington with her parents and two small
brothers from Pindell Station, Nd.
about three years ago. Early this
year the others of the family moved
to Brooklyn, n. Y. but the daughter
remained in Washington.
She frequently worked late at the
drug store, from about 4 o'clock till
midnight and It was after midnight
when she got home last night. Mrs.
Catterton saw her then and said she
seemed to be very much disturbed.
According to the police, Mrs. Burns
told them her husband did not come
home at all last night, and that was
the reason she hunted up Miss Porter.
Mrs. Burns also is quoted as having
said that Miss Porter said she was
going to marry Burns as soon as he
could get a divorce.
Recently Ass Porter told her
friends that Burns probably would go
to war, and that she was afraid he
would be killed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-07

Service OF the Washington Chapter,
American Red Cross. OF which Mrs.
J. Borden Hartman is chairman. All
OF them furnished their own cars as
well as their services.
Forty-eight automobiles were kept
running back and forth continuously
along the line OF march, hating when
ever one OF the boys in gray" tot
tered and fell out of line.
Tender hands were outstretched on
the moment, and the aged veteran was
helped into a luxurious car and rush
ed to the Red Cross tent in the tented
city. There he was given medical as
sistance, IL he was in need OF it, or
allowed to rest until he had recovered
his strength.
The fair drivers, in their gray uni
forms, puttees, and trim caps, pre-
scented a tremendously businesslike-
and charming-spectacle.
The uniform consists of a tight
slate gray coat and short skirt, with
q cap Of the same color. under which
fair tresses were securely confined.
From each car fluttered the Red
Cross flag.
Prominent Families Represented.
glance at the llst OF names OF
the fair drivers is a reminder of. a
Washington blue book. The most
prominent families in the District
were represented. Here are some Of
them: Miss Mary Brown, Miss Cath
crime Curtis, Miss Ethel Hartman.
Miss Mary l. Hartley. Miss Dorothy
Heiberger, Miss Frances Mix,
Mrs. Margaret Perrin, Mrs. War
rem Robbins, Miss Blanchard
Scott, Mrs. ]. N Stoddard,
Mrs. S. c. Briggs, Mrs. T. Q. Dawson.
Miss Rose Hitchcock. Mrs. Joseph
Letter. Miss NJ McChord, Mrs. G. T.
Marye, Mrs. W. c. Rucker. Mrs. c. v.
Wheeler. Mrs. r. B. Whitridge, Miss
Bell. Mrs. J. E. Beller. Miss L. Bir-
ney. Mrs B. Brown, Mrs. I. B. Coch-
ran, Miss A. Hopkins, Mrs. c. A.
Lindley. Miss K. McClintock. Miss C.
R. Nash, Mrs. Patten. Mrs. Blumen-
berg. Mrs. R. c. Bulmer. Miss F.
Clarke. Mrs. F. A. Connolly. Miss N.
W. Gill. Mrs. McCombs, Mrs. Miller,
Mrs. NJ H. Smith, Mrs. L Walsh, Miss
Mstterson. Miss Shepard. Miss Fahne-
stock. and Mrs. Cary Langhorne-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-07
MAGNIFICENT FLOAT
SYMBOLIZES UNITY
Liberty" EnthrOned on Dais as
Ruler of All.

One OF the prettiest features Of the
parade came when a gorgeous float.
symboliEing the unifcation Of the South
with the North and drawn by six coal
black horses. passed up the Avenue.
On a dais Of white sat Liberty the
ruler OF all. surrounded by a score OF
pretty Southern girls and women. each
bearing a banner inscribed with the seal
OF a Southern State.
In the foreground Of the float stood
men representing Generals Lee and
Grant. hands clasped. and surrounded ~
soldiers. representing both armies.
Grant and Lee.
On one side Of the float, inscribed
in gold letters. were the words, Grant
and Lee" and on the other. North
and South"
Following this float rode two men.
characterized as Indians, the nrst
Americans.
While this was the only elaborate
float in the parade, each Of the motor
cars carrying sponsors, maids of honor
and chaperons, was appropriately and
tastefully decorated.
A number OF Washington girls, rode
on the float.
Girls Taking Part.
Among them were Miss Elizabeth
Heitmuller, who took the part OF the
Goddess Of Liberty: Miss Nanette
Hocheisen, as the North and Miss
Marian Heitmuller, as the South
The Misses Elsie Schneider, Edith
Adams, Portia Harran. Elaine Lazaro,
Eloise Lazaro, Buffy Schaai, Marga-
ret Prentiss, Lee Lloyd, Virginia Grif-
ith. Gertrude Yung Kwai, Marie Tun-
stall, ana -ouise Gardner were the
other girls who participated.
V. ]. Evans, of this city, designed
the float and presented II to the Con-
federate veterans George F. Oyster
loaned the six horses
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-07
AVIATOR SAVES FLAG
THREATENED BY FIRE
Hero Carried to Hospital, Banner
Still Clasped in Arms.

HEMPSTEAD. l. L. June Prank
Barrett. twenty-five years old. an avi-
ator in the First Aviation Corps, dis
tinEuished himself in an early morning
fire in the business section here. when
he scaled the side Of the burning depart
ment store OF A. L. Frank and rescued
the American flag.
Before the arrival Of the fire apparatus
il was seen that the building was DOOM
ed. Mr.. Barrett saw the fog was in
danger. and scaled the building by the
leader pipe. When he had saved the
flag, however, he was overcome by
smoke. The motor apparatus having ar
rived by this time. an extension ladder
was run up and two firemen brought
Mr. Barrett to the ground. He was then
taken to Nassau Hospital. with the nag
still clasped in his arms.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-07
OVATION FOR HARRISON
commsnder-In-chIef Is Warmly
Greeted Along the Line.

Gen. George P. Harrison. commsn-
der-in-chief Of the United Confed-
crate Veterans, was lionized by the
crowds which lined the Avenue. His
appearance was the signal for thun-
derous outbursts Of cheers and hand
clspping at every point where any
considerable number Of spectators
was gathered.
General Harrison smiled and waved
his hat or hand In recognition Of the
ovations given him.
He was accompanied by Adjutant
General William Mickle. who has
served as chief aide TO the last sew
erai commanders in chief
With General Herrison rode Gen.
Irwin Walker and Gen. Bennett H.
Young, past commander-in-chief OF
the gray-clsd veterans. Both are be-
loved throughout the South, and were
well remembered because OF their
having headed THE reunion parades
in previous years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-07
ALUMNI HONOR PATRIOTS
Arrange Special Exercises at West.
ern High School.

Patriotic exercises in honor OF the
many former students Of Western
High School, who have enlisted or
who registered, win be a feature Of
the outdoor reunion OF the alumni as
sociation at the school at S o'clock
tomorrow evening.
Portico Illumination, singing by the
Girls Glee Club, vocal solos by
Charles T. Tittman, 'O1, a violin solo
by Chester La Toilette, 'l6. and selec-
lions by the Mandolin Club will be
other attractions.
DR.. Elmer S. Newton. principal Of
the school. and Miss Margaret Bell
Merrill, the latter on behalf Of the
class OF OF, celebrating its decennial,
will speak.
Selected readings will be given by
Miss Alberta Walker. 81. Dancing
will follow the exercises.
The committee in charge consists
OF Ogle r. Singleton, 'O4: Mary A.
Pugh, oe; Gladys N. shedd, IA, and
A Albert Birch. 90.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-07
Red Cross Cars Aid Veterans
Washington Chapters Maids and Matrons
Organize Motor Service for Welfare
of Men in Parade.

Washington society, in the persons of fifty of the
Capitals prominent maids and matrons performed yeo
service the parade today by looking after the old vet
whose courage being better than their legs forced
to drop out The fair drivers comprised the Volunteer Motor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-07

air. he enrolled for the Royal Flying
Corps, and will submit to examine
ton within a few days.
Binns was the wireless operator
aboard the Republic when she was
rammed by the Florida off Nantucket
january %. 1907. His persistent calls
for help brought the Baltic to the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-07

A number OF English actors were
among the early arrivals They In
eluded George Hassell. playing in -oh.
BoyP' Colin Campbell. Duncan McRae,
Leonard Mundie, Roland Bottomlsy,
Malcolm Duncan, and Roland Young.
All made out applications and were
to appear later for their physical ex-
animation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-07
MORSE ASK FOOD CONTROL
100000 Persons In Neutrality Pa.
rade at ChrIstIanIa.

CHRISTIANIA, June Hundreds
Of thousands OF Norwegisns through
out the country held peaceful demon
STATIONS Wednesday demanding some
governmental restrictions on food
supplies and prices, ana continuance
of Eorway's neutrality. There were
10000 paradeFs IN christianIa alone.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-07

zenship. Four years ago he married
an American girl.
Several hundred applicants were In
line when the headquarters opened.
under the direction of Brig. Gen. W.
A. White. The first man to be ae-
cepted was George l. Vezine, twenty
two, q waiter at the Hotel Wander
bilt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-07

rescue, and the 500 on the rammed
vessel were saved-the first rescue
at sea engineered through the wire
less.
Since that time Binns has made his
home here. The day the United
States declared war on Germany he
took out his papers for American citl-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-07
BHNNS, WIRELESS HERO,
ENLISTS AS AIR FIGHTER
Operator Who Saved Republics
800 Joins British Flying Corps.

NEW YORK. June Jack Binns.
wireless hero of the steamship Re
public, was among the first OF the
British subjects TO register at the
British Recruiting Mission, No. $50
Broadway, when Il opened. Anxious
to add TO his fame by exploits in the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-20
Back to the War Game.

Whether the recent exchange of peace notes
between the European belligerents through inter-
medary neutrals was merely war maneuver, as
charged by the Allies, or undertaken in good faith,
as insisted on by the Central Powers it is plain
that nothing has been accomplished toward i'm
mediate opening OF peace negotiations On the
other hand, it is also reasonably certain that no
harm has been done in the way of driving the
two sides farther apart. 1t is always possible that
these preliminaries may have been the necessary
prelude to paving the way forathe real peace ne
gotiations that must come later-how much later
no one knows-but for the present it is back to
the war game for continued test of relative
strength and endurance.
Rumors are rife of new phases of warfare yet
to be developed, notwithstanding the common i'm
preston that the refinement of modern barbar-
ism in the prosecution OF the war have already run
the limit of mans inventive genius. This is the
first great war that has been carried on both above
and beneath the surface Of the earth, on and be-
low the waters of the ocean, and also in the air
above. If there were more dimensions to our
planetary formation some method Of warfare
would doubtless be devised to take advantage OF
it, but all that remains is to make more deadly, de-
structive and exhaustive the operations that are
being carried on.
more furious it is waged the quicker will come
the ending for which all Of us are waiting and
hoping,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-20
Fire Waste in Nebraska.

State Fire Commissioner Ridge presents
report on the fire loss in Nebraska for 1916 that
is not especially fattering to the people of the
state Estimated loss Of almost thirteen millions
is shown by the l,sl6 fires reported on, fact
sufficient to cause wonder, but analysis of the
origin Of the fires shows still greater reason for
reflection. A very large percentage Of the fires
were started under conditions that might we'll
have been avoided, had ordinary precautions been
observed. This indictment of carelessness on
part Of the citizens will be warmly pressed by
the insurance men as pretext for maintaining
the high rates for insurance that now prevail
Property owners who are careful of their prem
Uses and watchful against possible outbreak of
fire are thus mulcted because of the negligence
of their neighbors, while the communities are
put to additional expense for the maintenance
of costly hre-hghting establishments with no
compensatng reduction in cost of insurance. Ne
braska needs some sort Of inspection that will
prevent fire loss and not merely report on prob
able cause and adjusted loss after the property
has been DESTROYED.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-20
Some Questionable Laws.

Oxford, Neb., Jan. 18.-To the Edi-
tor of The Bee: had the pleasure
a few days ago of reading two letters
in the same issue of The Bee, one
from Charles Wooster denying the
constitutionality of the federal road
law, the other from Ernest L. Ireland
demanding the repeal of the foreign
language or Mocket school law. Both
letters are timely and to the point
and voice sentiments that should re-
ceive careful consideration by Ne
braska people at this time. Our leg
islature is in session and this bride,
which is misnomered laid for public
roads," is up for legislative action.
The question arises, will our legisla-
tors fall for this gold brick or will
they properly resent the imputation
that they can be bribed to disregard
the farming interests Of our state and
surrender the building and supervision
Of its roads to a Washington dictator
This law is not only foreign to the
spirit of our constitution but insult
ingly suggestive that the farmers are
dependencies Of congress, lacking in
knowledge of road construction and
fishy enough to swallow any free bait
congress may throw out. If Nebraska
believes the time has come to greatly
increase our road tax, it is not neces-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-20
Pork and Partisanship


II the democrats in congress wish to present
the republicans with live issue they viii insist
upon the passage of the "pork-barrel' legislation
now under consideration. Not that the repub-
lican party when in power distinguished itself
by enforcing the rule of economy in making ap-
preparations, but it is the privilege Of every mi
nority party, whatever its own shortcomings may
have been in other days, to make the most of the
faults of its opponents and to draw profit from
them in political way
Partisanshp might impel the republicans in
the house to let the democrats have their head
in handling the public buildings and rivers and
harbors bills. But in the senate there is hope
of an agreement between the leaders on both
sides on sounder, policy--to curb extravaganza
and keep appropriations within reasonable bounds
If the national interests are of less importance
than the political advantage to be gained from
permitting the democrats to discredit themselves
by raiding the treasury the appeal to republican
senators to cooperate in retrenchment may &c
' 5,;sstsceded.
After all, both parties are on trial jointly be.
fore the country in the existing situation in con
gress "Pork-barrep legislation cannot be rail
roaded through both branches if there is an ear,
nest purpose among the more patriotic demo
Gratis and republicans to block it.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-20

Kill the Child Insurance Bill.

A bill fathered by Bennett of Douglas doubt
less by request in the senate at Lincoln should
not be allowed to leave the committee room. 1t
provides for permission to fraternal insurance
societies to write policies on children between
the ages of and IS, with the parents as the
benehciaries The present law forbids the in
suranee of child under the age of To- Dangers
inherent in child insurance are too obvious to
require recounting here. Nebraska laws at pres.
ent arc designed to throw every safeguard
around the home and especially to conserve and
protect child life to the utmost Child insurance
is generally forbidden, and properly so. No
good purpose can be served by removing the
obstacle now interposed by the statute agains,
the possibilities that reside in permission to
insure babes or children. The legislature should
see that this proposal is put to rest at the very
outset.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-20

sary that the amount shall be fxed
at Washington or that we must DC
helped from the pork barrel before
we will do our duty in building roads
1t might not be proper for our legis-
lators to memorabilia congress TO
mind its own business but they can
cover themselves with glory by sit
ting down unanimously on the fedora
road law
As to the Mocket law for forcing
foreign languages into our public
schools it is absolutely indefensible.
logical reason for its existence except
as an appeal to the vanity Of foreign
born citizens. 1t is true that some
Of our best citizens were Graded
where a foreign language is sung.
and there is no question but that Ian
guage will always be sweet music to
their ears, and yet they have come to
this country to share in its domestic
government to become a part of 1t
and to accept the responsibilities Of its
citizenship. Their children should
become truly American-bred. They
should be rocked to sleep to the tune
of the "Star Spangled Banner" and
be thoroughly schooled in the Ian
guage of the country that is to be
their home. There is no place in our
public schools for foreign language
except as a trimming with the higher
branches No foreign country would
tolerate the Mocket law, and why
should our own United States. l do
not question the patriotism of the
originators of this law but they GER
tainly stand in the shadow of poor
judgment and short-sightedness and
no one will condemn their efforts in
future years more than the children
who receive the effects of this law.
Any man who would support such
measure because he wishes to curry
favor with those of his constituency
who are foreign-born, is surely lack
ing in true moral courage that makes
for good legislator and none should
be quicker to black ball him than the
foreign born citizens whom he has
thus insulted. A. c. RANKIN.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-20
Germany's Latest Sea Venture.

If reports reaching shipping centers are accu-
rate, Germany seems for once to have done the
obvious. Instead of relying entirely on its sub
sea navy the naval department Of the kaiser has
taken advantage Of experience and now presents
a new, but not entirely unexpected, evidence Of
its energy. Vessels captured at sea, instead of
being sunk, have been fitted out with guns and
crews and are now roaming such parts of the
ocean as are inaccessible to the underwater
craft. The furry among the shippers is proof
Of recognition of the possibilities of this method
Of disputing with the Allies control of the sea.
Neutras can extract but little comfort from the
condition, for it means just that much added to
the pressure under which ocean trade is carried
on during the war. That the practice is capable
Of being sustained indefinitely is guaranty that
the closing days of the war will be as interesting
as any for those who go down to the sea in
ships"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-20
President's Program Lays.

Again does President Wilson find it neces-
sary to mildly but firmly admonish congress that
it must give more attention to the program he has
laid before it. His little journey to the capitol
is now explained by the fact that he impressed
on his leaders there the fact that he wants ac-
ton on his proposed railroad laws on the reve-
nue. measures, the Porto Rico bill, the Webb for
eign trade bill and several other measures in
cluded in the imperative program laid before the
present congress, much of which was carried
over from the long session. Only six weeks Of
life for the present body remain, and the abso-
Lutte domination OF the democrats dies with the
Sixty-fourth congress Most of this time will
be taken up by consideration OF the great appro-
priation bills and an effort to shove through
the "pork-barrel" legislation engendered by the
democrats This is why the president is appre-
hensive. If his orders are carried out, it is
equivalent to notice that the country may look
for another batch of imperfect legislation, such
as the Adamson railroad law or the Underwood
tariff BILL concerning the exact meaning of which
even the authors themselves are undecided
The democrats in congress have not only
wasted the peoples money, but they have been
prohigate with something of far greater i'm
portance. In playing their petty partisan games
they have wasted time. Feverish activity now
will not take the place OF industry, but threatens
the country with laws that will defeat their own
ends
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-20
e8eestd&s
.IGMSsBe8PT
A Hen is a Female.

Omaha, Jan. 19.-To the Editor OF
The Bee: In publishing my letter in
regard to my ancient hen think you
caused me to appear as having made
some grammatical errors l do not
lay claim to being a great gram
marian, as grammar was my failing
when in school, but you surely made
a mistake in changing the word her
and "she" when l made mention OF
the ancient hen You changed her
and "she" to cit"
l may be wrong, but l think that
at" applies to inanimate objects and
that her" him" 'she," he and
his apply to animate objects. There
are male and female of chickens, the
same as all other animate objects
and l do not think it is correct to say
''it" when you speak of a chicken,
either a male or female chicken. If
| am wrong about this l wish some
one who is well versed in grammar
would tell me of that fact.
1t is always my aim to write in a
correct manner as to grammar and as
to photography.
FRANK A, AGNEW.