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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-27
FORM OF UPLIFT.

HOftM OE ORGlFI. "A hundred -thousand-dol postoffice in town with a population of less than 5000! That's the way we do things in this country"
 Softly, brother" said the practical pol itician. "That sort of pork has a psychological effect" ''What do you mean?' erected in Skiddersville prominent citi- zens who had never worn collars before began to spruce up and put on city airs" :"
 HOW TT HAPPENED "There goes the man who spoke the words that made MT. and Mrs. Glithers man and wife,
 why, that fellow couldn't perform a legal marriage ceremony. He's broker" q didn't mean that he actually mar ried the couple He merely told Glithers that Mrs. Glithers had money"
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-27
GETTING AT THE FACTS.

GETTING AT THE FACTS.
 How about this? A lawyer who is en- ployed by large theatrical firm says few chorus girls ever own motor cars and costly jewels"
 Perhaps that's true. And if you were to pursue the subject further, dare say you would discover that there are any number of chorus girls who never ate a lobster in their lives"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-27
NO CHANGE.

NO CHANGE. What have you there?" Just little flight of fancy" answered the amateur poet And you want to get it published. of course?" T hope some editor will accept it and pay me fair price" "umph That's another little flight of fancy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-27
THE CHIEF FACTOR.

The shows for weary business men Producers put before us. Could never take those fellows in
 Without a beauty chorus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-27
To Take Down Man

The handsome enameled map that has adorned the front window of the Queen and Crescent city ticket office for several years will come down to- morrow" said Searcy Johnson, city passenger agent This map has been greatly admired and was painted at a cost exceeding $500.
 This marks the change of the Queen End Crescent route to the Southern railway system, lines west Not only will the sign come down, but the oth- CT Queen and Crescent insignia about the office will be abandoned. These changes are in accord with orders from headquarters to let the travelling pub lie know that the Southern railway system is in control of the Alabama Great Southern, New Orleans and Northeastern, Mobile and Ohio and the other allied lines"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-27
Favor Muscle Shoals

Alabama is not the only state that is vitally interested in the location of tho nitrate plant said Frank L. Jen- kins of the Southern railway. "Ten- nessee is urging the government to place the nitrate plant on Muscle Shoals The Nashville section of the Engineering Association of the South has published 8 64-page brief, illus t1ated with photographs and maps setting forth why the plant should SC to that place.
 "In Nashville and Memphis the busi- ness men have raised several thou sand dollars to aid in pressing the claims of Muscle Shoals They seem to be doing everything in their power to land this important plant for the state. It will be of vast benefit to tho farmers in the south to be able to ge uitrates cheaply."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-27
WILLING TO LEARN.

I'm going to ask yod direct question Grabcoin. Would you marry a woman for her money?"
 "weH," replied MT. Dubson, "rm open to suggestions. Is there any other way to get it?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-27
BUFFALO BILL's FIRST INDIAN

Col. William F Cody. who died re-' gently. tells in his book. "'Fhe Adven-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-27

Now, the retired capitalist has fond ness for chickens and so has spent con- siderable money and much ingenuity in be both. rat and burglar proof. He has also gone to the expense of putting elec- tric lights in the yard and cunningly ar ranged rows of cowbells to entangle any chicken thief
Evening star., 1917-03-29
NO CHILDREN FOR ADOPTION.
Florence Crittenton Home Keeps
Mothers and Babies Together.

Because of recent requests received
by the Florence Crittenton Home ask
ing for the adoption of children from
the home, announcement has been made
by the board of managers that there
never are any children for adoption at
any Crittenton home. 1t is a basic
principle of the Crittenton system,
now nearly worldwide. that mothers
and babies must be kept together
The announcement says that these
requests grew out of the fact that the
national board, lately, was temporarily
in charge of private hospital in
Richmond Va. which had become so
disreputable that it was raided by the
police The inmates We're turned over
to the local Associated Charities, who
asked the national board to take
charge.
Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett, national
president of the home. and two work
ers from the Washington home went
to Richmond, and, after finding homes
for some of the inmates and sending
others here. offered for adoption the
babies who had no mothers. The house
In Richmond was closed. but the board
Of managers emphasizes the fact that
it was never q Grittenton home.
Evening star., 1917-03-29
Field Hospital Needs Men.

To bring the organization up to war
strength three commissioned officers.
thirty privates and non commissioned
are needed by Field Hospital, No. l, n.
G. D. C. Since returning from the Mexi-
can border the unit has lost three OF
its officers by resignation. Maj. Charles
H Bowker resigned to return to Low
ell. Ariz., to assume charge of a hos
pital, and Capt. Clarence NJ. DoIlman
and Capt. Joseph B. Began also re-
signed.
Capt. Herbert J. Bryson of the Medi-
cal Corps of the Sd Infantry. n. G. D. c.,
the senior medical officer with the rank
of captain, has been nominated to sue
ceed Maj. Bowker in command of the
field hospital. When this nomination.
which is now in the hands of the War
Department, is acted upon there will be
two vacancies in the field hospital to
be filled and the promotion OF Capt.
Bryson will leave vacancy in the
Medical Corps of the regiment.
Applicants for these positions, all of
whom must be practicing physicians,
should communicate with Mai. l.. H
Reiehelderfer. chief surgeon of the N
G. D. c.
Miss c. NJ. Klock. 622 Shepherd street
northwest, has volunteered to assist in
obtaining the thirty recruits needed for
the unit by offering the use of her place
OF business as recruiting station. a
detail of non-commiSsionedo officers will
be stationed there every evening to
supply information to applicants
recruiting officer also will be on duty
at the armory of the field hospital, 23O
1St street northwest. Tuesday and
Thursday nights from until 10 o'clock
Evening star., 1917-03-29
District Red Cross Ready
to Instruct Men of City
in First Aid, 1t Announces

The District of Columbia Chapter of
the American Red Cross announces
that It stands ready to instruct Wash
ington men in first aid. The object is
twofold: First, to teach those who are
preparing to enter the army or navy
and, second. those who, although not
available for such service. can still be
of assistance in the various sanitary
corps. whether afield or at home.
For number of years the local
along these lines. several hundred hay-
ing qualified and received certificates
The Medical Corps of the city is now
being organized into a teaching corps
10 give men the same sort of instruc-
ton.
There seems to be an impression
abroad that only those who are to
serve in the sanitary corps should
avail themselves of the instruction
but this Is a vital mistake, it is an
nounced. for every officer as well as
all the enlisted men OF the fighting
force of the army and navy are required
to take this course. 1t is recognized
today that as many lives are saved in
first aid. rendered by officers and en-
listed men of the line. as by the
surgeons.
There never have been enough of
the sanitary corps to render fully this
important service, according 10 DR.
Ryan DeVereauX, chairman of the first
aid work for the chapter. so that every
man should prepare himself along.
these lines with as much care as is
military training.
The methods for the formation of
classes, and all other information along
these lines. may he obtained from the
chairman Of the first aid committee of
the District OF Columbia chapter, 1901
MasSaC CuuSettS avenue.
Evening star., 1917-03-29
GROUND GLASS FOUND
IN BANDAGES, HE SAYS
Red Cross Director, However, Denies
He Told of Poisonous
Chemicals.

NEW YORK, March 29-Instances of
ground glass in handages prepared for
the American Red Cross have been dis
covered, it was declared today in a
statement from the organization au-
thorized by Albert W. Straub, director
of its Atlantic division.
Il am quoted in the newspapers" the
statement reads, las having declared
in Philadelphia that medical supplies
made bv Red Cross workers had been
found tainpered with by spies and that
bandages had been discovered soaked
with poisonous chemicals. No such
statement ever was made by me.
1T is true, however, that in one or
two instances we have found ground
glass in bandages prepared for the Red
Cross. These have been promptly de-
tected and the cases reported to the
proper authorities.
What l wish to emphasize is the
need of proper precautions in the prep
aration of medical supplies lest such
tampering occur. Only by thorough
inspection and packing at chapter
headquarters can Red Cross material
be protected not only against tainper-
ing. but. what is more dangerous
against infection and insanitary han
ding
Evening star., 1917-03-29
ARMY DRILLS PROPOSED
FOR GOVERNMENT CLERKS
Project Advanced by President Hur-
ley of the Federal En-
ployes' Union.

Enlistment Of all government clerks
for military duty and daily drill. under
army officers, was advocated last pi1b,
~ President Joseph II. Hurley OF the
District branch of the Federal Ernnloves
u nior. at the nee1ing OF the organize
zion al the quarters of the Chamber O,
Commerce at f2th and + streets north
west.
The plan outlined by Mr.. Hurley
included drilling during office hours a
certain time being allotted each dav
for this purpose and a few men taken
from each department each day for 3he
service Fifty men a day could h.
spared from each large Office" he said
and these should be compelled tn dr,ii
at least ohce week. 1t would be
possible by working the Inen in shirts
or squads. each squad being called ont
for part of the day one day q week In
drill every able-bodied goyernment
clerk once each week without an
preciable loss or detriment to the
offices from which they come"
Mr.. Hurley also advocated conn
pulsory attendance of women at Red
Cross and first aid classes so that
they may be of use in time of war
He stated that the force thus drilled
and organized would constitute a strong
reserve corps for the defense of the city
or the government property if occasion
should demand.
Mr.. Hurley also proposed the i'm
mediate volunteer enlistment of the
men Of the District branch and in
service. Iso Of whom volunteered for
service anywhere in the United States,
and 120 for service in the District of
Columbia
Evening star., 1917-03-29
PLANS ANNOUNCED FOR
CIVILIAN TRAINING CAMPS
War Department Fixes Dates and
Places for Summer In
struction.

Plans for civilian training camps in
various parts Of the country were an
nounced at the War Department today.
These camps will be held from June
to October at Plattsburg, N. Y; For
Riley, Kan; Fort Smelling, Mimi; Fort
Sheridan. ILL.,: Fort Benjamin Harrison.
Ind: Fort d. A. Russell. Wyo.: Fo~t
Des Noines, Iowa; Austin, Tex; Dallas,
Tex: Alexandria, La: Houston, Tex;
Las Vegas, N NJ; Santa Barbara, Cal:
American Lake, Wash, and Fort Doug
las. Utah.
The schedule for the encampments at
Plattsburg, n. V. which will be avail
able to civilians from the District OF
Columbia and vinicinty, follows: First
camp, June to July /; second camp,
July 7 TO August 5; third camp. August
IL to September 8; fourth camp, Sep
TEMPER Is to October IA.
Full information in regard to these
camps can be obtained by application
to the commanding general Of the East
ern Department, at Governors Island.
New York.
Evening star., 1917-03-29
PLAN TO DISPLAY FLAGS
MEETS WITH APPROVAL
Looked U pom as Fine Idea and Heads of Civic
Associations Are Urging Members
to Fall Into Line.

General approval of the plan to have
American flags displayed on residences,
business places and vehicles Monday
was expressed today throughout Wash
ington.
E. c. Brandenburg. president of the
Board of Trade; A. Leftwich Sinclair.
president of the Chamber of Commerce.
and Ross P. Andrews. president of the
Retail Merchants Association, who
made formal request today for citl-
zens Of the National Capital to display
their loyalty and patriotism in this
manner, are enthusiastic in approving
the suggestion.
Mr. Andrews declared today that
Washington should have more flags
displayed at all times than are display
ed at present. Unity of action, in view
of the convening Of Congress, is par
ticularly urged.
Evening star., 1917-03-29

Il was in Boston few days ago.
and at that time L saw more flags on
four squares which l walked than I
have seen on all the residences III
Washington said Mr. Andrews today.
Our people should display more flags.
and display them oftener than has been
done in the past"
Rev. Dr. John Van Schaick, jr., presi-
dent of the board of education; Ernest
l.. Thurston, superintendent of public
schools, and Stephen +. Kramer. assist
ant superintendent of schools. all praised
the plan today.
Tt is a fine idea and one which should
be put into effect" said DR. Van Schaick
Heads of a number of civic organiza-
tions are urging their members as ex-
pedfently as possible to follow the plan
In view of the fact that only a few or
sanizations are holding meetings in the
immediate future. however. most will be
unable to take formal action approving
the plan.
Evening star., 1917-03-29
GRAND JURY PROBES
milk SITUATION HERE
Takes Up Question of Whether Com
bination Exists, and Examines
Producers.

Is there an unlawful combination
among the milk dealers of Washington
to uphold the price of milk and cream?
This question forms the subject of an
investigation now being made by the
grand jury. according to rumors afioat
at the courthouse. United States At
torney Laskey declines to discuss the
matter. declaring that proceedings be-
fore the grand jury are secret and the
public is not entitled to be informed
until action is taken by that body by
way of Indictment or refusal to present.
The presence of a number of milk
dealers and dairy produce merchants in
the vicinity of the grand jury room,
however, would seem to confirm the ru-
mors 1t was learned today that AS
sistant United States Attorneys Archer
and Van Fleet have been quietly inves-
tigating the milk situation and deter
mined today to let the grand jury con-
duct Il probe.
Evening star., 1917-03-29
Calls Statement Absurd.

Clarence P. King, president of the
Washington Railway and Electric COM
pany. when he learned late this after
noon OF the strikers statement, said:
such a statement at this late day
about the responsibility for the wreck
is perfectly absurd. The incident was
fully described in the newspapers at
the time. If Wilburt or any officer of
the Amalgamated Association can fur
nish evidence that any person or per-
sons other than members of the asso-
citation caused the wreck, as the claim,
all he or they have to do is to come for
ward with the evidence and secure the
$1,000 reward offered by the Washing
ton Railway and Electric Company"
Evening star., 1917-03-29
TICKETS MUST BE IN STRIPS,
Railway Company Posts Notice to
Employees Regarding Sales.

The Washington Railway and Electric
Company has posted notices in its oarns
and other places calling attention to it's
employees that it is violation of law
to sell car tickets other than in strips
of six each.
This announcement was made in a
letter to the public utilities commission
received today from the railway COM
pany, in answer TO a communication of
the commission several days ago that
the car companies will he held account
able for violations of the law. The COM
mission in its letter stated that observa-
tions had been made in this connection
by employees of the commission and also
other persons.
Evening star., 1917-03-29
NEED FOE HEAVIER COINS.
Chicago Citizen Says Wind Blows
Dimes and Pennies AWAY,

Raymond T. Baker. the new director
of the mint. naturally. upon taking
office, thought about thing that every
director thinks about when he starts
in to work. Where do all the dimes,
nickels and pennies go? Apparently in
answer to part of the problem came
the following communication from Chi
cago written upon a postal card:
"Newsboys tell me that cents and
dimes are so light that they are blown
away and lost in strong winds. Please
ar,Nnge to make them heavier by in
creasine the thickness"
The correspondent adds an inquiry:
How soon do we get two-and-one-
half-cent piecesf'
Evening star., 1917-03-29
Increase in Freight Rates
Are Likely to Be Suspended
by Interstate Commission

Proposed advances in freight rates
by the railroads probably will be met
by a suspension pending al investiga-
tion by the interstate commerce COM
mission. The roads want the rates,
on account of the wage increase placed
on the railroads by the Adamson law,
but on account of the increased cost of
fuel. supplies and equipment, to become
effective Immediately. The commits
sion's suspension probably would be for
sixty days, instead of the customary six
months. During this period a compre-
hensiVe investigation would be made.
Eastern railroads, 1t is understood,
virtually have abandoned their plan to
have the proposed increase of Is per
cent go. into effect without investiga-
tion by the commission, and have inti-
mated that they either will withdraw
that portion of their petition asking
that the rates be permitted to become
enective without suspension or content
themselves with an adverse ruling on
that point.
1t is understood that an effort will be
made by the railroads to have the period
of suspension limited to thirty days in
view of what they characterize as an
emergency situation.
complicates the Situation.
In coupling with increased wages paid
under the Adamson law increases In the
cost Of fuel, supplies. equipment and vari-
Gus classes Of labor as reasons why a
general advance should be authorized,
officials think the railroads have added
to the complexities of the case and have
taken a course which will tend to length
en- the proceedings preliminary to a de-
cision. The commission is understood to
have been prepared for an application to
advance rates sufficiently to reimburse
the roads for additional wages paid under
the Adamson law. but almost totally un-
prepared for petitions asking for a sweep
ing advance in all rates based on other
grounds as well.
Before a general advance could be
authorized. it was said authoritatiye]y
the railroads must show in unmistakable
manner the Justification for such action
overshadows Other Gases.
Petitions pending and about to be filed
in the general advance cases overshadow
all others before the commission and
the early hearings in prospect may dis
arrange. to some extent, cases already on
the docket. 1t was said that postpone
ment of argument in the inter-mountain
rate cases. down for April ) and 4, might
be ordered in view of the latest develop
ments and the influence which a decision
on the proposed general advance might
have on the inter-mountain rates.
Evening star., 1917-03-29
STRIKERS SIDE EXPLAINED.
Machinists Hear Speakers at Meet.
ing-Carmen Get Allowance.

The side of the striking employees of
the Washington Railway and Electric
Company was explained last night to
the members of the Washington local
of the International Association of
Machinists at the Naval Lodge Hall,
4th street and Pennsylvania avenue
southeast. The speakers were George
A. Wilbert. Edward McMorrow and
Mother" Jones.
The paying of the men their weekly
allowance of So each from the ma
tional association of car men was con-
timed today. The payment will he
completed this afternoon, II was said at
the Headquarters.
Evening star., 1917-03-29
ARRIVE AT DESTINATION.
German Sailors Interned at Forts
Mcpherson and Oglethorne.

ATLANTA, Ca. March 2s.-The crew
of the German auxiliary cruiser Kron-
prinz Wilhelm, All officers and men,
have arrived at Fort Mcpherson They
declined to give any pladges whatso-
ever, saluted the United States flag
as the post band played "rhe Star
Spangled Banner" at retreat" and
were placed in a stockade
Those brought here from PhiIadel-
phia, where they had been interned, in
clude only the officers and crew of the
Wilhelm, the remainder of the $50
sailors being taken to Fort Ogiethorpe,
Ga, near Chattanooga.
Evening star., 1917-03-29
U-B0ATs OFF MONTAUKg
Unofficial Reports of Submarines
Reach Authorities Here.

Reports from unofficial sources tell
ing of submarines off Montauk Point
n. Y. were said today to have been re-
ceiyed by the Navy Department. The
same reports were given to naval COM
manders of shore stations in the vicin-
ity. and the department understands
that whatever precautions may be nec-
essary to guard against submarine at
tacks have been taken by them.
Evening star., 1917-03-29
Milk Shippers Examined.

Shippers of milk from Maryland and
Virginia have been examined by the in-
yestigators and have been quizzed about
the cost of milk and cream to the local
dealers.
Several dairymen have also been sum-
,noned and inquiries propounded to them
concerning the universal price of milk.
If the case was presented to the present
grand jurors, whose term of service will
expire Monday. its disposition must be
announced by that time.
Attorney Matthew j.. o Brien. counsel
for many of the local milk dealers, called
on United states Attorney La skey today
aud asked him 10 summon certain wit
ro4Ses il is understood.
Evening star., 1917-03-29
SPAIN SUSPENDS
ALL GUARANTEES
Government to Strive to Pre-
serve Order in View of Sc
ditious Appeal.
MUCH STRIFE RECENTLY

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, March 90, 2:1s p.m.-Thc
Official Gazette at Madrid published to-
day decree suspending constitutional
guarantees in oil provinces OF the king
dom. Reuters Madrid correspondent
cables.
The Spanish government will adopt
measures made necessary for the pres
ervation Of order in view of an ap-
peal to the peopls which is character
lied seditious
NO Information had been received
here early this afternoon IN explana-
ton OF the suspension of the constitu-
tional guarantees.
Trades Unions Closed.
MADRID. Spain, March %, via Lon
don. $40 pm, British admiralty per
Wireless Press: The headquarters Of
the trades unions will be closed today.
Internal disorders and widespread
strikes in Spain have been reported at
intervals during the last year In De
cember a general strike of twenty-four
hours was called by the labor organi-
cations as a protest against the in
creased price of food. In January riot
ing and incendiarism at Saragossa
were reported Last summer the rail-
way employees struck. and for week
spain was under martial law.
Evening star., 1917-03-29
Willing to Take Vote of People.

I'VE feel secure in our position, and
our cause is just one. So just that We
are wiling to submit the matters in
dispute to vote of the people of the
District and abide by the result, and,
further. we are willing to pay the costs
of taking such vote
At the police department the ring
leader of the crowd that started the
car off at top speed is described as be-
ing about twenty-five years old. about
feet inches tail. and weighing 160
pounds. He has smooth face and pale
complexion, according to the police de-
scription, and wore brown overcoat
and black derby.
Several persons have been arrested as
suspects Two of them, were arrested
this morning about 2 o'clock, but wit
nesses failed to identify them and they
We're released.
The general strike situation remained
unchanged today. Cars ran on sched-
ules that have prevailed for the last
week
Evening star., 1917-03-29
Two Carmen Forfeit Collateral

Thomas Sceley and Thomas Jennings,
members Of the crew of q car on the
a. street line. who were arrested yes
terday and charged with disorderIy
ep'iu .'i nIaying aa,ns nf c,.,s s'id a.,
their car at II: street southwest. failed
to appear in Police Court today and
defend tho charge. Each forfeited S.
collateral