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Evening star., 1917-03-07
PLENTY Of SUGAR SENT
HERE, SAYS Mr.. BADS1
Head of American Refining Com
pany So Telegraphs to Sen
il ator Thomas.

Senator Thomas of Colorado has re-
ceiyed kilograms from Earl ID. Babst,
president of the American Sugar Re-
fining Company. which state that large
quantities of sugar have been shipped
to Washington within the last ten days
and that there should be no sugar
shortage in the capital
A telegram received by Senator
Thomas March from Babst said in the
four days prior to that date the COM
pany had shipped to Washington !,
total of $685. pounds of sugar. which
is equivalent to the average deliveries
of the company to Washington for an
entire month. and is the equivalent of
twenty carloads. Mr.. Babst said that
the records showed on March > at
least twelve cars had arrived in Wash
ington.
Senator Thomas said that he first
took up the matter of high prices for
sugar and the limited sales here with
Mr. Babst by wire February 26.
Mr.. Babst replied in telegram of
that date. stating that the report of
a sugar famine had been due in large
part to Clever publicity work of labor
agitators and had caused abnormal
buying of sugar on the part of house
wives. He said that Washington. not
being n jObhing town and depending
upon the supplies on retailers shelves.
naturally felt this consumers demand.
Meantime. the company. although it
had been having labor difficulties for
four or five months had ample supplies
of sugar on hand and was ma king its
customary deliveries to the trade. Its
price also. he said. was cents pound.
Senator Thomas said that the pre-
vailing high prices for sugar had been
found to continue here. notwithstaud
ing this statement of Mr.. Ba bst.
Evening star., 1917-03-07
HIGH PRAISE FOR SEAMEM
WHO DIED FOR OTHERS
Men From Coast Guard Cutter Yama-
craw Upheld High Traditions
of Service.

Most gallant, skiilful and seaman
like exemplifcation of the best tradi-
tons of the coast guard" Such is the
comment on the tragedy, off Ocean city
Nd. that cost the lives of ten mem
bers of the crew of the coast guard
cutter Yamacraw. made by John tlem
ing Wilson, well known marine writer.
He was aboard the Yamacraw at the
time guest of Capt. Ridgley,
A story told by the mate of the Louis
lana to Capt. Ballard of the coast guard
cutter Mohawk. which afterward went
to the aid of the Louisiana, gives high
praise to those who lost their hves III
attempting to carry aid TO the LOUIS
lana, and gives another version OF the
tragedy than that so far told.
The surf boat, the mate states, sue
ceeded in reaching the LOUISIANA IN
good shape and made fast alongside
with n painter. The crew of the Lou
isiana was preparing to embark, ana
one man had already stepped into the
boat. At that moment a heavy sea from
the opposite side washed over the boat
and the back wash threw it against the
side of the ship, upSetting 1t ana spill
ing all the men into the water
The boatswain and three men sue
ceeded in righting the surf boat and
safely made shore in it. The other men
were drowned, including one man from
the Louisiana.
Gunner Harris handled the surf boat.
The mate of the Louisiana declares that
he did so in mastery fashion, and that
the tragedy was no fault of the men,
but an act of Providence.
The sending of the second and third
boat from the Yamacraw. resulting in
the loss of two more lives. in the opin-
ion of Capt. Ballinger. was an impera-
tive act of humanity.
Evening star., 1917-03-07
THOMAS WILLIAM SMlLLlE
DIES IN HIS 74TH YEAR
Had Been Official Photographer Of
the National Museum for
Many Years.

Thomas William Smillie. official pho
tographer at the National Museum. who
had been connected with that institu-
ton for forty-eight years died in his
seventy-fourth year early this morning
at the Homeopathic Hospital. Funeral
arrangements have not yet been com
pleted.
Mr. Smillie after entering upon some
contract work for the smithsonian IN
stitution in 1869. was appointed few
years later to the position OF ofhclal
photographer. which he had held ever
since. He was custodian of the photo-
graphic collections at the museum, and
had written several papers on photoS
raphy. He also was a chemist. ana had
studied medicine. working as chemist
prior to his appointment in the mu-
scum. Mr. Smillie was honorary presl-
dent of the American Federal Pho-
tographers. and was fellow in the
LOYAL Photographic Society. which has
its headquarters in London, Eng.
Evening star., 1917-03-07
CADETS SEE HENRY VIII"
Boys From Culver Military Academy
at National Theater.

The cadets of Culver Military Academy
who came to this city TO serve as an
escort for the Vice President and to
participate in the Inaugural parade, at
tended the National Theater last night,
where Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree acted
Henry VIII" They We're chaperoned
by Col. L. r. Gignilliat, superintendent
Of the school, and Mrs. Gignilliat
Among the guests were Vice Presi-
dent and Mrs. Thomas r. Marshall. the
Secretary of War and Mrs. Newton u.
Baker and their guests. Miss Susan
Dukeheart. Gen. and Mrs. Hugh Scott,
chief of staff. L. 5. A; Maj. and Mrs.
j. j. Kingman, Maj. ]. Q. Adams. Capt.
and Mrs. Harry Cootes. city postmaster
and Mrs. NJ. o. Chance, Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Downs Mr.. and Mrs. Leigh
Robinson. Mrs. II. Z. Wolfe. Miss Anne
c. Lee, granddaughter of Gen. Robert
Z. Lee; Miss Anne c. Dulaney and Miss
Alice Meredith.
Evening star., 1917-03-07
MAY OUTLINE BRITISH
STAND AS TO IRELAND
Lloyd George Expected to Speak Fol-
lowing Introduction Of Resolu-
ton for Home Rule.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, March THE prospect that
LLOYD George would take part in TO-
day's debate in the house of commons
on the Irish question and outline the
government position toward ireland
aroused deep interest in the proceed
ings. The debate hinges on a resolu-
ton which will be moved by I. Z
O'Connor on behalf of the nationalists
The resolution reads as follows:
That with view to Strengthening
the hands of the allies in achleVlng
recognition of equal rights for small
nations and the principle OF natlohahty
against the opposite German principle
of military domination and government
without the consent of the governed, II
is essential without further delay 10
confer upon Ireland the free lnSt1tu-
tions long promised to her.
1t is expected that an amendment
recording the desire of the house Tor
a settlement without coercion OF any
section of Irish opinion will be moved
ftom the government benches ana
adopted as the official view. John Red-
mond, who has been ill., hoped to be
well enough to speak, and Sir John
Lonsdale was prepared to explain the
views of the Irish unionists.
Evening star., 1917-03-07
INDIANS SERENADE STAR.
Bandsmen From Carlisle School
Show Drum and Horn Efficiency.

The military band which led the corps
OF cadets from the Carlisle Indian
School Monday. gave the occupants of
The Evening Star building a treat
which came In the nature of a surprise
at 1 o'clock this afternoon.
They halted on 11th street just north
OF the Avenue and serenader The Star
with several excellently rendered numbers.
the program being enjoyed by a large
number of people who We're on the
street at the lunch hour. These bands
men. all of whom are of Indian blood.
may not have invented ragtime, but
they certainly can play il. Their uni
forms of blue with yellow facings and
yellow-Ened sapes make a handsome
appearance, while if the ancestors of
the snare drummer. who used to do
fist -and-elbow STUFF on a one-headed
tom-tom. could listen to the fancy stac-
cato performance of this young man
they undoubtedly would agree with the
axiom that the word do move"
Evening star., 1917-03-07
PLAN TO GIVE PLAY.
G. W. U. Students Considering Pre-
senting Performance at Theater.

George Washington University Play
ers are planning to present a play at
a local theater. Several plays are now
being considered, but no selection has
yet been made. Among those being
studied are "Kismet," Joseph and His
Brethren" and Napoleon" The play
ers presented "A Night Off" at Central
High School on the evening of the
anniversary of the birth of George
Washington.
The players are considering a pro-
poSal to equip the assembly hall OF
the arts and sciences department ad-
ministration building so it may be
converted into little theater. This
matter is to be placed before the boar rd
of trustees of the university by COM
mittee headed by Sol S. Gluck, presi-
dent of the players. A plan also is
under advisement of offering a prize
of s35 for the best play written by d
student of the university.
Evening star., 1917-03-07
Post Office Clerk Ends His Life.

About 10 o'clock this morning George
W. Garnett, a clerk in the division of
mails. city post office, ended his life in
a room at IS q street. where he for
merly was boarder, by shooting him
self in the head. Shortly after reach
ing the q street house he asked that
his sister be asked to come to see
him.
The sister communicated the request
to her brother. Philip NJ. Garnett. who
hurried to the q street house, forced
an entrance to the room and found the
dead body of his brother resting on a
bed
Coroner Nevitt this afternoon gave a
Certificate of suicide.
Evening star., 1917-03-07
To Address Railway Association.

Duties and troubles of a purchasing
agent of a street railway corporation
will be outlined in an address to be
delivered tomorrow evening by John
Fleming. purchasing agent of the Cap
ital Traction Company. before Com
pany Section No. S of American Electric
Railway Association. IN the main Offices
at seth and VI streets northwest The
entertainment committee has arranged
a number of other features for the
meeting. All employees of the company
are invited to attend.
Evening star., 1917-03-07
Public Hearings to Be Held.

Public hearings before the District
food Investigating committee to deter
mine what are the causes of the pres
ent food shortage situation probably
will be commenced next week
The committee is obtaining all in
formation II can from food and dairy
inspectors of the health department
and other sources. and on the basis OF
this data will outline the scope of the
hearings to be held.
The public sessions, it is expect ed
will be held in the boardroom of the
District building
Evening star., 1917-03-07
James S. Mckee Addresses Students

Methods by which credit informa tion
is obtained were described by James S.
Mckee. manager of Eradstreet's Mer-
camille Agency, in address before
students of Business High school to-
day under the auspices of the Wash
tngton Association Of Credit Men. He
spoke Of the differences between the
methods employed by small business
places and large ones. This was one of
a series of lectures being delivered un-
der the auspices of the association.
Evening star., 1917-03-07
Congressman at Conry Funeral

NEW YORK, March IA delegation
OF United States senators and repre-
sentatives attended the funeral serv-
ices today of Michael f. Conry. demo
cratic congressman. who has repre-
sented the fifteenth New York district
for several terms. Speaker Clark
United States Senators Robinson of
Arkansas and Shafroth of Colorado and
more than thirty representatives were
among the public men present
Evening star., 1917-03-07
Banqueters Abuse United States,

Ell PASO, Tex, March 1.-Amerlcan
passengers arriving here from Chihua-
hua City brought news of a banquet
given in the Chihuahua state capitol
by German residents of that city in
honor of Gen. Francisco Murguia, COM
mander of the northeastern military
zone. According to these passengers,
speeches We're made at the banquet in
abuse of the United States.
Evening star., 1917-03-07
Cornice Worker Hurt in Fall.

Robert Johnson, twenty-five years
old, a cornice worker. this morning fell
from a building at 10Th and Kennedy
streets, where he was working, and re-
ceived injuries to his head and shoul-
der He was unconscious when taken
to Emergency Hospital. The injured
mans home is at 81 Linworth place
southwest.
Evening star., 1917-03-07
Sues WI G. E. for s25. Damages

The Washington Railway and Elec-
tric Company is named defendant in a
suit to recover $25.000 DAMAGES for al
legged personal injury filed in the Dis
trict Supreme Court by Sallie G.. Gates.
She says she was attempting to ;light
from a car January 70 last when il was
started suddenly and she was thrown
TO the ground. She is represented by
Attorneys w. Gwynn Gardiner and
H. w. Brimer.
Evening star., 1917-03-07
Confer With School Beard Head.

Edward Mcintyre and Henry C. Wal
ford, students at Western High School.
today discussed with Rev. DIR. John
Van Schaick, jr., president of the board
of education, plans for social organiZa-
ttonS AZ Western.
Evening star., 1917-03-07
wOMEN'S FASHIONABLE
SPRING PUMPS
cbarminelv Simple Models and Very Effective
Materials and Color Combinations.

Al, the Slippers we show are remarkably we'll de.
soned The yamps continue long and graceful and
j.; anv instances are joined to the rest of the shoe
in a rather unique point which forms fancy trlnl-
m;no There is practically no ornamentat1on OF any
Lind MANY of the models without tongue though
several Of the vamps terminate IN little pointed e1-
feet that Stimulates tongue
Soles are light of weight, and are mostly hand
trn stvle though some hand welt; heels continue
b;oh and in the shapely French Louis design.
Gin METAL, AND PATENT COLTSKIN PUMPS.
Conlev Pumps, with wing tip and small perforatlon
n o Pmnsa perfectly plain pump with small pointed
tongue. s.. ,,-+er 80 - a small
The A1eadia-te gun metal perforated and the patent
leather plain hand-vvelt sole and Spanish heels.
WHITE AND COLORED PUMPS.
The Arcadia of white washable kidskin is of the
most exor;site ia shons have shown in pumps.
The Topa distinctly and cut original lines
slender the extreme very long 'dp ana narrow toe VI
white washable kidskin
Plain Pearl Gray Suede makes most elegant Pump
the Copley model
N'uSA'" TWO MoDIsH DRESS oxFORDs.
with light soles and the dainness Of shape
and model that usually haracterzes any fashionable pump
or slipper They both OF the model. of
battleshp gray kidskin vamp with quarter and the
other of African brown kidskin and suede.
NEW WHITE CANVAS PUMPS.
large of all the smart and distinctive
ing black and white treatment through binding
the top in black
Prices range from $500 to $1,000 pair.
door,T
Evening star., 1917-03-07
Every One Interested in
HANDSOME FURNITURE


Will Want to See Our Displays OF Italian Walnut
Furniture in Elegant and Correct Period Designs
This Furniture shows the handiwork of the Italian
artists, who probably more skilled in the orna-
mentation and elaboration of furniture and woodwork
by hand carving than any other people. 1t IS
Furniture such could be produced by only genuine
artists.
This Furniture comes to by direct Importation
from Italy, and we have recently received two ship
which give much larger assortment than
usually have at this time.
SHOWN IN THE MAGNIFICENT AND
VERY RICH LOUIS XIV AND LOUIS
XVI DESIGNS AND OTHER
RENAISSANCE PERIODS.
Included complete suites for bedroom, draw
ing room pieces for the hall and handsome designs in
Tables Benches Stools, Sofas, Lounges Consols, Mir
rors and Writing Desks.
The larger part of this stock of Furniture is in the
very desirable cane-fed type, which is so popu-
lar, and extensively used by all period furniture de-
sgners. We also have very good collection of Up
holstered Furniture
Owing to the great difficulties attend
ing commerce, and the manufacture of
mercial and artistic articles abroad we consider
ourselves very fortunate in being able to present
this large selection.
FourthAo floor G street..
Evening star., 1917-03-07
PLANNING THE HOME BEAUTIFUL

PLANNING lHE HUME BEAUTIFUL
Requires the Studied and Intelligent Attention of
Skilled Interior Decorators.
We Now Offer One OF the Most Efficient and
Thorough Interior Decorating Services-a Corps
of Artists Experienced and Capable in All
Branches of
INTERIOR DECORATING OF THE
BETTER CLASS.
Let help solve your problems in matters of In
terror Decorating, whether for the mansion or the cot
tage the town home the home in the country
We offer plans and suggestions fit each in
dividua requirement, and will be glad to furnish
estimates and execute any scheme.
We Show an Extensive Line Of Drapery Fabrics
Wall Coverings and Upholstery Materials
in Rich and Harmonious Schemes
We have assembled large number of Decorative
Schemes in the various materials. such Taffetas
Danasks, Nevets. Nelour Tapestries, Printed Linens
and these materials grouped together in harmonious
combinations for the Draperies, Wall Coverings, Fur
nture and everything needed in the Identification of
the home. We can make up at short notice par
tcuar plan adapted your special needs for an entire
home, apartment individual room.
Competent Designers and Decorators
viii be Sent Anywhere.
a cordial invitation to inspect our immense and beaut
full assortments sa,as>aLl
FOURTH hoor.G street. ~ .
Evening star., 1917-03-07
Requires the Studied and Intelligent Atte
Skilled Interior Decorators.

We Now Offer One OF the Most Efficient and
Thorough Interior Decorating Services-a Corps
OF Artists Experienced and Capable in All
Branches of
Evening star., 1917-03-07
LOVELY BLOUSES

The Georgete Blouse with dainty touches of embo
The elaborate Crepe Blouse with handsome beading
embroidery.
Crepe chine in all styles always good and pal
popular for practical wear
The new Chemise Sports Blouse is charming, and
sports silk is irresistible.
Linen Boues very good this and many
embroidered
Many novel features introduced in the elabora
waists.
Sleeves very fancy and finished with clever touches
Sashes and eyeets laced with dainty ribbons of
ing colors
Evening star., 1917-03-07

Hats every size and shape
Brims are larger are higher.
Trimmings truly surprising and coors vivid
Turbans will retain their place of importance for gen
The large garden hats of the dantiest cdorng
materials.
Japanese silk in startling color combinations is very POI
millinery.
Demure simplicity marks of the models but that il
dash is always there.
Quils take many and compound turns but they lie
the tailored hat.
The Washington times., 1917-04-16

In laconic official statement from Rock
efellers Standard on offfce here today.
Neither friends. assistants. mutual
business interests nor family ties sue
ceeded in breaking down the mysterious
wall between the two men. For seven
teen years they neither spoke. wrote nor
SO much a. referred to each other. II
was to each as though the other did not
exist.
They were ehums In boyhood. They
fought their early business battles
side by side. They shared their nrst
successes, as they had shared their
childhood poverty. They were un-
usually close as brothers.
The break came In 1900. In tina,
year, Frank Rockefeller announced
that he had left the Standard on
Company, never to return, and that he
had taken a vow never again to speak
to his brother. The quarrel was said
TO have been over business AffairG
When he knew he was going to die,
Frank prohibited those about him IN
forming his brother, John.
Not long ago William Rockefeller
made an unsuccessful attempt to
reconcile his two brothsra
The Washington times., 1917-04-16
DUAL ROLE FOR COCKTAILS
Can Serve Nation and New Jersey
Too, Declares Governor,

TRENTON, N. J., April 15.-Gover-
nor Edge expressed confidence to-
day that the proposed system of
State highways for New Jersey will
be built under the direction of Gen.
George w. Goethals, Notwithstanding
that his services have been reQui-
sitioned by the President to super
wise construction of q merchant ma.
raine designed to elude the activities
OF German submarines. The COVER
nor, at the same time, announced
that New Jersey would acquiesce in
any plans which the Federal Govern
ment may have for General Goethals.
Pending a trip to Washington early
this week General Goethals has
found 1t necessary to postpone his
inspection of roads.
Outlining the position Of Nav Ier-
sey as regards General Goethals,
Governor Edge said:
IF the Federal Government needs
General Goethals In any capacity In
the interest of public defense New
Jersey will gladly aequiesce, and, in
fact, / have already so advised the
General. Such Q possibility was con-
templated when the services of Gen.
eral Gosthals was secured for New
&AEsAys
The Washington times., 1917-04-16
D. A q. AT CATHEDRAL.

An impressive patriotic ceremony,
incident to the annual congress OF the
Daughters OF the American Revolu-
tion. was witnessed at the Episcopal
Cathedral of st. Peter and St Paul
yesterday. A large silken American
flag was placed on the altar. follow
ing a solemn procession In which
whIte-robed acolytes bore the en-
blem. The Rev. John Van Allen Of
New York. delivered a patriotic ser
mon. and the Daughters sang
America"
The Washington times., 1917-04-16
FOUR HURT IN COLLISION
Capital Traction Car Hits Autome.
I bile In Fourteenth Street.

Earl D. Krewson. his wife and their
two children are recovering today Al
their home, 1345 shepherd street
northwest, from injuries suffered
when their automobile was hit by q
Capital Traction car at Fourteenth
and Shepherd streets northwest yes
tsrday evening.
To avoid coIliding with another
automobile at Sixteenth and n streets
northwest yesterday, o. Won Schrader.
Of the Highlands, ran his machine
into q fire-alarm box. He was not
hurt.
John Hutchinson, fifty years old,
OF 316 Pennsylvania avenue north
west, was knocked down by an auto
mobile at Ninth and + streets north
west, suffering q cut over one eye.
II. B. Birmingham. sixty years old,
OF 2025 X street northwest, feH from
the front platform Of washington
Railway and Electric car, rounding
Dupont Circle yesterday.
He suffered q scalp wound and
bruises on the left arm.
The Washington times., 1917-04-16
BANQUET VISITING "soNs.-

A banquet will be given this afternoon
at the Army and Navy Club by the
local officers OF the Sons OF American
Revolution. In honor Of two past presi-
dents. Roger Clark B. Thurston, of
Louisville, KY. and Newell B. Wood
worth. OF Syracuse, N. Y.
Mr.. Thurston and Mr.. Woodwork are
In Washington TO address the conven-
tion Of the d. A r The banquet was
arranged on short notice. and will be OF
an informal nature. About twenty will
be present
The Washington times., 1917-04-16
DEATH ENDS FEUD
OF ROCKEFELLERS
John D. viii Attend Funeral OF
Brother Frank, After II
Years Silent Enmity..

NEW YORK, April 16-Death today
ended the seventeen-year feud between
John D. Rockefeller and his brother.
Frank
The billionaire oil king announced he
would attend his brothers funeral at
Cleveland.
1t took the Reaper to settle the grim.
silent hatred that existed. for what
reason they themselves only knew. be-
tween the two brothers for nearly q
score OF years.
John D. Rockefeller and william
Rockefeller will attend the funeral Of
the brother, Frank, In Cleveland" was
The Washington times., 1917-04-16
TO GIVE RECEPTION.

A reception will be given at the
Powhattan Hotel from 4 o'clock until
o'clock this evening by the Mime
sofa members OF the D. A. R., in
honor OF Mrs. George C. Squires, can
didate for the office of president
general of the national organisation.
A musical program will be given, and
the Metropolitan Opera Company OF
New York, will sing. The ladies who
win receive the guests are: Mrs. C. r.
Davis, Mrs. Frank B. Kellog, Mrs. W.
r. Merriam. Mrs. A. w. Greely, and
Mrs. James T. Morris. Small Indian
birch canoes will be used as souvenirs
of the occasion.
The Washington times., 1917-04-16
DANES TO ENTERTAIN.

The Club OF Colonial Danes will
hold q reception Wednesday afternoon
at 8 o'clock at 1927 K street north
west. All visiting members Of the
organization. attending the d. A. r.
Congress have been invited and will
be admitted upon presentation OF
their d. A. r. badges.
The Washington times., 1917-04-16
TO HOLD RECEPTION.

The Kansas members of the d. A.
r. will hold a reception this after
noon from to z o'clock IN the Kan
sas room In the Memorial Continental
Hall In honor OF Mrs. George Thacher
Guernsey, candidate for president
general.