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The Washington times., 1917-03-19
FREE BUS FOR BUREAU GIRLS
Plate Printers Provide Conveyance
To Aid Strikers.

Women and girls working in the
Bureau OF Engraving and Printing
who live in Brookland ride to and
from work daily in "jitney.' bus pro-
vided free by the Plate Printers
Union, according to Newton A. James,
secretary of the Central Labor Union,
today.
Mr.. James said the plate printers re-
ported to the central body they had es-
tablished this effective plan OF boy
cotting the lines OF the Washington
Railway and Electric Company during
the strike. The bus will be furnished
free to the Bureau workers as long
as the strike lasts. it was stated.
For several days many OF the girls
who live in Rrookland walked TO
work.
The Washington times., 1917-03-19
BREAKER" RETURNS PURSE
Takoma Park Woman Convinced Of
Imported" Conductors Honesty,

At least one person who does not
believe that all strike breakers are
''as black as they are painted" is
Mrs. J. w. Mcdonald, OF Takoma
Park. -.....
Mrs. Mcdonald was a passenger on
one OF the ears manned by an "im-
ported" crew. and lost her pocket
book, containing $22 in cash. a dia.
mond ring, and other valuables.
She reported the loss to the Offices of
the Washington Railway and Electric
Company with some misgivings. She
was overioyed to recover the purse
and its contents.
Officials said that a conductor had
found the pOck and had turned
II over to the company.
The Washington times., 1917-03-19
MOTOR blackboard STOLEN

Police detectives are hunting for II
blackboard" 1t was stolen
from James Drane, jr.. who had It in
the basement of the Wyoming apart
ment house. 1t was valued at SO, he
reported to the police.
The Washington times., 1917-03-19
STRIKE CASES TOMORROW
Six Striking Motormen Released on
Sureties.

A preliminary hearing Of the cases
of the six striking notormen charged
with hindering operations OF street
cars will be held in Police Court to-
morrow. when all the defendants are
expected to plead not guilty. The men
have been released after being held
several days in default OF a bond of
81, 900 each. Relatives and friends
stood as sureties.
1t is charged that the strikers drop
ped articles such as railway spikes
down the car slots.
George Wilbert, president of the
Amalgamated Association, expressed
dissatisfaction with the amount of the
bond required of the strikers.
when strike breakers insult
women on the cars" said he, "the best
attorneys that the Washington Rail-
way and Electric Company can pro-
vide go to their defense and they are
released with a small cash fine"
The Washington times., 1917-03-19
MASS MEETING ON STRIKE.

mass L.eeting will be held in
Pythian Temple tomorrow. night TO
discuss the public's interests in the
street car strike situation. Speakers
will include Jooseph Folk. Frank Nor
rison, r. Martin William and Herbert
J. Browne. The District Commission
ers have beer invited.
The Washington times., 1917-03-19
GARMENT WORKERS HELP.

Twenty members OF Local No. IL,
United Garment Workers. have contrib
uted SO TO the striking street car mems
relief fund. Secretary James Of the
Central Labor Union was notified today.
Adopting resolutions yesterday express
ing sympathy for the strikers and
pledging support the local sent a rep
resentative to the strikers mass meet
ing to make the donation and offer Of
assistance
The Washington times., 1917-03-19
PREssYfERIANs MEET.

The Presbyterian Ministers Assoc
citation of Washington met at the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church
this morning. A paper was read by
Rev. J. H. Durham, of Western Pres
byterian Church. and addresses were
made by the Rev. II. II. Ranck, and
r. W Pohnrtson
The Washington times., 1917-03-19
HELPFUL HAIR HINTS
Worthy the Attention of Everyone
Who Would Avoid Dandruff,
Itching Scalp, Gray Hairs
and Badness

II your hair is getting thin and you
are troubled with dandruff or itching
scalp, get so cents worth OF Partisan
Sage from your druggist This helps
to prevent badness and grayness and
keeps the scalp clean.
The Washington times., 1917-03-19
POPULAR CAPITAL
LADYS STATEMENT
Claims Since Taking Plant
Juice She is Feeling Like
a New Woman.

What makes a beautiful woman?"
was the question recently propounded
to The Plant Juice Man. who has his
headquarters at The Peoples DRUG
N. w. Health" was the Iaconic re-
ply. Health certainly means all In
The Washington times., 1917-03-19

4 lady visiting friends says, Pa
risian Sage is the best hair treatment
| ever used. 1t keeps the scalp free
of dandruff. prevents hair falling and
stops itching scalp"
The Washington times., 1917-03-19

Before going to bed l rub a little
Partisan Sage into my scalp" says a,
woman whose luxurious, soft and
fluffy hair is greatly admired. This
keeps the hair from falling out and
makes 1t easy to dress attractively.
The Washington times., 1917-03-19

Beautiful. soft. glossy. healthy hair
can get a bottle of this inexpensive
delicRtelY perfumed and non-greasy
hair invigorator from O'Donnelrs
Drug stores. and druggists every
where, with guarantee OF satisfac-
tion or money refuhded.-Advt
The Detroit times., 1917-04-03

villages just for effect. and 10 give
the impression that she IA not
cracking"
Mr.. Palmer IL convinced that the
predicament this country now nnds
herself In is an object lesson that
points out strongly the necessity for
universal service, lie would make
the citizens night. and in defense OF
CONSUMPTION he says that the Brit
ish conscripts are hghting as we'll
as Kitchener's FIRST army OF o.0oO
picked men. Anyway. he argues. II
isn't fair 20 hire men 10 do our
hghtinE for us. lie says that men
won't die for Sic month. but
they'll fight and die n necessary 70
protect their country. Universal
training doesn't mean unitarian
he says. II means self-preservation.
Speaking OF the outcome OF the
war" Mr.. Palmer continued. I'VE
may assist 10 do the German people
great service ty knocking down
the kaiser's government. Instead
OF starving them we will make them
better on than ever"
Asked ~ he believed in enlist
ing naturaliEed Germans for the
fight he replied that he certainly
did. lie likened them TO the patriots
who fought with Washington TO es
tablish this government, many OF
whom were born in England, but
who made the best soldiers A few
German spies would no doubt en-
list. but these he thought would be
found out in the months they would
be here and in any event they would
have little chance 20 furnish the
enemy any considerable informa
ton.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-03
AMERICANS
WITH ALLIES
. TO RETURN
England Will Give
Back Experienced
Officers

LONDON. April 3,-Uncle Sam
can have plenty OF experienced Of
hcers from the Canadian American
legion-if England will let them
transfer their nghting activities TO
their home nag And the best in.
formation here today was that Ems
land would be willing TO make such
a transfer.
Capt. John Manning, OF Florida
a former captain in the Philippine
constabulary and now commanding
a company in the Canadian Ameri-
can legion training In England
wrote Secretary OF War Baker, for
mally offering hts services in the
event Of q war.
IF there are hcstilities." Capt
Manning told the United Press to
day, Capt Burr. OF Columbus. o.:
Maj. Guthrie. OF Massachusetts:
Capt, Goodwin, OF Galveston (hes
al eI-quartermaster OF the Amer
can army transport Buford): Lieut..
Robb. OF Vermont Maj. Pitman.
member OF prominent Kansas
City family and a former Missouri
militia oflcet: Mai Hart OF Brook
lyn. N Y formerly dfscipIinarian
at Elmira reformatory; Maj. Ras-
mussen. and others In the Canadian
American legion will offer their ser.
vices"
Capt, Manning and Capt. Burr are
due shortly TO depart for France
with fresh draft OF Americans for
the legion Majs. Hart and Pitman
are now in the trenches in France.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-03
WAR WILL
LAST FOR
; YEARS
Noted Correspondent
Thinks Germans Will
Not Crack Sooner
-FREDERICK PALMER

II would be useless for America
TO send an army to France at once
In the opinion OF Frederick Pal
mer. who returned recently from
the western front in France. where
be spent two years with the Brit
ish army. During that time Mr..
Palmer was the only American
newspaper man permitted 10 go 10
the front. Being a brilliant writer
and lecturer and a keen student OF
military Affairs. Mr. Palmer IL
doubtless in better position TO
speak intellisently OF the war than
any other man In this country. lie
came 20 Detroit TO make Two lee.
lures under the auspices OF the Mill
tary Training Camps association In
the Hotel Pontchartrain.
Mr.. Palmer says that At present
this country could send only a
small army OF about $4,000. This
would not be a drop In the bucket
and It's influence would not be
noticed II would simply give an
opportunity 10 show the American
nag and thus illustrate 10 the Allies
that We were on their side. lie
does say, however. that this country
will get in the fight and when IL
does IL must strike hard.
To do this. the expert insists. IL
will require 100000 trained men.
and to get these will require year.
After that. however. ne is certain
there will be ample time left for
them TO night. He does not think
Germany will be crushed for three
years.
Despite all denials from Berlin.
Mr.. Palmer ssys there can be no
question but that the kaiser's troops
have fallen back along the west
ern front and this, he says, spells
the beginning OF the end. tho the
end n yet far on The German
soldiers are hghung with a desbera-
tion born OF absolute fear that they
must win or starve. The officers
have lied 10 the peasants in this
way TO make them think they were
nghting for their every existence
The story was also spread thru the
country that the Allies invaded Ger
many FIRST.
Americas very FIRST duty. Mr.
Palmer said. Ia 70 assume absolute
command OF the seas
I'VE have a pretty good navy and
need a better one" he said, but
with What We have We can sweep
the seas and make Il safe for traffic.
When we get ready 90 send trans.
ports across they can 20 in safety.
but the big service we can render
with the seas naYigable is 10 supply
the armies that are hghting That
would help more than our actual
assistance in hghting We also
should help the Allies by lending
them money We have lots OF
money and can assist AZ much that
way as any other, more IN fact TN
Ill we can help 10 fight and strike
hard.
Il don't look for any concentrated
submarine boat attack on America
after the declaration OF war. Some
large submarine might poke her
nose up for a few minutes and senc
few shells into one OF The coast
The Detroit times., 1917-04-03
FIND DEAD BODY
IN APARTMENT
HOUSE BASEMENT

An unidentified nan about Sc
years OF age was found dead Mon
day in the engine room OF the Frs
Kline apartments. No. 3Si John R.-st.
Harry Lowe. Janitor. told the police
Il was the body OF man he had
employed in doing odd chores about
the building. He asserted he last
saw the nan alive Thursday. A
handkerchief stuffed in the dead
rpans mouth led the police TO be
heve he took his own life. The
body was removed 10 the county
morgue pending Identification.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-03

Hereafter the public library Of De
troit will permit card holders to take
cut more Than one book AT time
from the fiction department, except
where there Is large demand for
hooks Of recent interest in which
case the Judgment OF the librarian
must be exercised.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-03
Your Daily Bread

ought to contain all the rich.
body : building material IN
the whole wheat grain pre-
pared In a digestible form.
In Shredded Wheat biscuit
all this material 10 retained
and made digestible by
steam-cooking, shredding
and baking. II Is the best
whole wheat bread because
every shred ID baked crisp
and brown Start the day
rightwith a warm, breakfast
Of Shredded Wheat with
hot milk. -
The Washington herald., 1917-09-08

Spain has %2 plants for public cleo
tric lighting and 81 for private use.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-08

for young women who are now here
or may soon come as government
clerks as the days of the war con-
tinue.
The following members will servo
Mrs. Charles y. Grandfeld, Mrs Wu-
liam Hitz, Mrs. Court +. Wood Mrs
J. Edison Briggs. Mrs. William =
Chamberlain, Mrs. Henry T. Rainev.
Miss Mary Williamson, Mrs. Fred Du-
Bois, Miss O'ToOlc. and Mrs. ]. l.
LoCher to confer with the house com
mittee of the Y. w. c. A., and a SIM
liar committee of the Womans Christ
ian Association, so as to avoid dupli-
cation Of effort.
Discussion OF Mrs Lawrence Oui-
rollos remarks anent the hearty re-
spOnse of rich women TO the call for
the entertainment of soldiers and
training camp men, developed. the gen.
eral impression that a similar result
would follow such an appeal for wom-
en- strangers in the city.
On motion of Mrs. J. ]. Locher. the
following committee was appointed TO
wait on Mai Pullman with references
to certain conditions reported by a
member of the social service commit
tee of the council: Mrs. Locher. chair
man; Mrs. Dubois, Miss O'Toole,
Miss Jeanette Carter, Miss Plumber,
and Mrs. JuriX.
The next meeting of the council will
he held Friday evening, September
p, at o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-08
EMPLOYMENT COUNCIL
RESUMES meetings
Arranges to House Vast Army of
Female Government Clerks.

The Woman's Federated Council on
Employment, cooperating with the
Department OF Labor, held its first
regular meeting for September in the
assembly hall of the College Women S
Club, 1904 + street, yesterday after
noon. Mrs. Court +. Wood, first vice
Chairman, presiding in the absence of
Mrs. Hitz. chairman. Reports present
ed showed that with nearly 800 place
ments within the past month it is
rather an immediate power for good
IN the present war emergency.
Two hundred and twelve organiZa-
uons OF women-church, club, fratcr-
hal-now belonging 10 the council, are
cooperating with the Federal gov
ernment in employment and related
matters through the following COM
mittees: Opportunities and employ
ment, vocational guidance and indus
tran training, industrial conditions,
and social service.
Mrs. Charles p. Grandfeld, chair
man OF the committee on opporturt-
ties and employment, on request of
the commissioner general of Immi-
grafton, Mr.. Caminetti, has taken up
the question of properly housing, car
ing for, and boarding the thousands }
of young women and girls brought
here for government service by the
war
Commissioner General Caminetti
spoke on the general subject and sug-.
gested that special committee be ap-
pointed by the chair to further the
proposed plan for cooperative lodge
The Washington herald., 1917-09-08
To BUILD LIBRARIES
At 81 CANTONMENTS
Association Plans for Supply ol
Books to Soldiers.

Through a War Council appointed
by Secretary Baksr, the American
Library Association has arranged Its
line of action, and mas accumulated its
ammunition, and in a few days will
open great drive" throughout the
country to raise $1.0CO,OOO for the
building, equipment and maintenance
of soldiers public libraries at each
OF the thirty-two cantonments and
camps in the land. Also. this fund
will provide library facilities for sail
ors afloat and ashore and for sick
and wounded soldiers and sailors.
Contributors to this fund may de-
signate. if they wish. the canton
ment or camp to which their money
shall be applied, and even the regi-
ment for which they wish their sub
scriptions to be devoted.
By the plan in operation, no money
for camp library purposes is being
solicited by any organization other
than the American Library Associa-
ton. This organization was asked
to undertake the work by the Com
mission of Training Camp Activities,
of the War Department, of which
Raymond B. Fosdick is chairman.
Also, Secretary Baker named a War
Council of the American Library As
ISOLATION, of which the personnel is
as follows: Chairman. Frank A. Van
derlip. president of the National City
Bank of New York; Asa c. Gambler.
OF Atlanta; p. p. Claxton. United
States Commissioner of Education; /;
!. Randolph Coolidge. jr.. of Boston;
The Washington herald., 1917-09-08

I'm 1915 more than leo Harvard stu
dents engaged in major and minor
sports.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-08
DRAFT BOARD CLERKS
BURN MIDNIGHT OIL
Office Hours" Mere Byword Under
Press of Huge Tasks.
You're drafted.


such is the laConic message with
which Adjt. Gen. Donovan summons
members OF his Office staff to night
duty in connection with the raising
OF the Districts contingent Of the
national army.
such a summons is mandatory and
there are no descTters for the clerks
all realize that they would be subject
to summary CoUTt-martial by their
militant chief if they failed to realize
whCn Uncle Sam is raising an army
there is no such thing as office
hours"
For mary weeks the electric lights
on the fifth floor Of the District Build
ing have rarely been switched of be-
fore midnight.
As for Dr. William c. Woodward s
aides, the unend.nG labOrs of the Draft
Appeal Board. with its mass of claims
fO- exemption and discharge, make the
regular and willing "ConsCripts."
TCe Appeal Board did not adjourn
its session last night until midnight,
but even when the board is not in
session, its secretary. DR.. Woodward
can be found any night in the week in
the rear ONCE Of room No. 800, spiel
ing OF letters by the score to his
trusty dictaphOne. By this method
he manages to keep about 'steen lot
ter5 ahead Of his typist without ex-
hausting his dtCtatOTial powers.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-08
VARIETY OF LOOT
SECURED BY Thief
Railway Passes, Cash and Suitcase
Check Taken.

Judging by the loot taken the thief
who robbed Walter G. Dopson, of
Charleston, South Carolina. stopping
at Sj5 Pennsylvania avenue north
west. yesterday. was in all probability
a man of wandering instincts.
Dopson reported to the police YES
terday that a thief had robbed him
OF a $50 bill. pass on the B. and O.
Railroad from this city to Pittsburgh.
one pass on the Pennsylvania Rail-
road from Pittsburgh TO Toledo, Ohio.
and one on the Michigan Centra,
Railroad from Toledo, Ohio, to Detroit.
Michigan.
These passes will take the bearer
from this city to Detroit. As il that
we're not enough for any respectable
thief. however. this gentleman with
taking ways secured a check for q
suitcase containing SEQ worth Of I'm
derwcar at the Union Station. 1t is
not known whether or not the suit
case was gotten through the check.
The entire loss is said by Dopson
to be in the neiGhborhood Of SO.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-08
GAS DEFENSE Unit
Being ORGANIZED
viii Need One Hundred and Fifty
Men al Once 10 Go 10 France.

The Army Medical Department IS
charged by the Secretary of War with
the duty OF supplying gas masks and
other appliances to protect United
States troops against asphyxiating
and poisonous gases used in warfare.
and TO that end is organizing n
Gas defense service. including the
necessary overseas repair sections for
work abroad.
The Surgeon General points out the
needs of that service for competent
enlisted personnel. About fifty men
are wanted Immediately who possess
skill and experience in one or the
other of the following lines of work:
l. Mechanics.
=. Glass blowing.
3. Pipe fitting.
4. Electricity.
>. CarpenterinE
s. Blacksmithing.
:. Chemistry.
In addition to these specially
qualified men there is an opening for
about 100 men to do routine factory
work
Those who are found qualified will
be enlisted in the Sanitary Corps
for the duration of the war, with the
probability, of service abroad in the
near future.
The pay is from $50 to $Ii month,
plus s. TO $40 a month for foreign
service according to Grade: and food.
shelter. clothing. transportation, and
The Washington herald., 1917-09-08
FOUR CHILDREN HIT
BY AUTO; MAY DIE

Four children playing on the side
walk. at the corner of Fourth and
+ streets northwest, were struck by an
auto operated by a woman, after she
had lost control of the car and it
had jumped the curb last night.
FOurycar old Jeanette Hilderbrand,
of 127 j. street northwest. received a
conclusion of the brain as the result
of the crash. Her two sisters who
were playing in the same group, Marie
and Elsie. 10 and S years of age
respectively, received bruiess on the
face and body. Rosie Zandonini. lOl
f street northwest, the fourth men,
Der of the party, was bruised badly
about the legs.
1t is thought by physicians that none
o. the injuries will result fatally with
the possible exception of the girl who
suffered a conclusion of the brain.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-08
LIQUOR Seized
At CAMP meade
Sentries Take l80 Flasks
from Persons Entering
Big Cantonment.

One hundred and eighty TASKS of
whiskey have been confiscated by the
sentrles posted at Camp Meade AT
Admiral. Nd, in the cleanup. prior
to the arrival Of the troops. All this
liquor was found in suit cases, bundles,
luggage and in the pockets of persons
when they attempted to pass the
sentries
The United States district attorney.
at Baltimore. has been asked by the
camp authorities to cooperate with
them in making the cantOnment
bone dry and prosecute those who
violate the law by bringing liquor
within the confines of the reservation.
So far two arrests for this otfens5
have been made.
sentrIes Demand Passes.
Any person who wants to enter
Camp Meade these days has almost
the same experience which falls to
the lot Of the tourist who attempts
to enter the European battle zone.
mo pass. no admission" is the slogan
adopted by officers in charge. Even
then you are under suspicion. II
you haven't a pass, you are searched,
your bundles or whatever you have,
and even your vest pocket Is GOns
over to a microscopic degree. 1t IS
the only way the authorities can hope
TO cope with the bootlegger. blockade
runners and other individuals who
hope to profit by soldiers thirst.
Numbers Of women from Baltimore
got a severe jolt from the military
authorities when sentries were posted
TO prevent them entering the military
reservation. More than 1000 laborer-
sleep at the camp. while ZOO others
make the trip back and forth to their
homes daily.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-08

Tonight will be the lust night OF the
contest. All those holding back votes
should drop them in the ballot box te-
fore the intermission at $50 ?. m.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-08

medical care are provided bv the
government in addition.
Applicants for enlistment for this
service should write or call upon the
officer in charge, Overseas Repair
Section No. J. Gas Defense Service.
at Room l3a. new Interior Department
Building, Eighteenth and r stre.ts
northwest Washington. ID. c.
Men registered for the draft may
The Washington herald., 1917-09-08
Cleared of INSANITY Charge.

Charles b. Rcdheod, real estate
broker, of New York City. was
adjudged sane by jury in Justice
McCoy's court Thursday evening. Mr..
Redhead had been held in the WASH
inEton Asylum and at st. Elizabeth's
since July u, and was speedily re-
stored to his citizen rights when he
was given trial in the District Supreme
Court He will remain in the city for
several weeks.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-08
RUN NECK And NECK
IN GAYETY CONTEST
Capt. Vogt and Maj. Luce Close,
in the Lead.

Leaders in the Gaycty Contest are
running neck and neck. Friends of the
contestants are printing for the fnal
struggle. which terminates at the i'll
PERMISSION Of tOnight's show, so that
the winners name will be announced
at the end Of the peTiOrmaEc...
Voting vas rather light last night
compared to previous rights. and a
fast and furious battle is anticipated
at the matinee and evening perform
ances today The vote stands:
The Washington herald., 1917-09-08

The Palais Royals reputation for su-
perior undcrmuslins dates back years.
Certainly there arc few Washington
women who have not appreciated the
wonderful undcrgarmcnts VIC sell rcgu-
larly at SI-qualitics not to be cxccIlcd
anywhere.
This year it has been more than ever
difficult to secure qualities that measure
up 10 our rigid standards to sell at 81,
and in the face OF the existing market,
and taking into account the remarkable
qualities VIC offer, this one-day special
price OF ooc is exceptional
Some Of the garments are trimmed with
exquisite lac-s-soUe even haad em-
broidered. Dozens Of STYLES To choose
from, including drawers. pettiooats,
chemise, bloomcrs. covers. etc. etc. Made
from finest nainsook. Cambric and long
cloth. Some have very elaborate yok,s.
All are perfect as to fit, finish aad quail
ity Of materials.
PaIaiS ROyaI-Third Floor.