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The Washington times., 1917-09-28
S15SUIT SALE SHOULD
ATTRACT MANY BUYERS
Friedlander's Offer Big Price
Concessions to Purchasers
Saturday.

Here's a message OF vital i'm
portance to you. Mr. Man: read every
word Of Il, Friedlander Brothers at
42S 9th street northwest. are placing
on sale a large selection OF snaDpy
Suits for men. which they are offering
for Saturday at the record low price
OF Sl5.
The showing embraces all the latest
style effects, including pinch-back,
belt back and trench effects, and Eng
lish and conservative styles. Such
materials as blue fiannels. worsteds,
cashmeres. cheviots and serges
Every suit is carefully tailored and
will give the maximum service. Many
are worth easily up to S25. but YOU
may have your choice OF the entire
selection at SIS, providing you come
Saturday.
No matter what your size. sou can
be exactly fitted. The tall man. the
short man, the stout man, the thin
man, even the man OF 'odd" proper
tionS. won't have the slightest diff
Guilty In finding his exact measure
Don't DELAY a moment. Mr.. Man, but
be down bright and early and select
your new fall suit. Remember. Fried
lander's store Is open evenings for the
accommodation of those who cannot
shop before 8 o'clock.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1917-09-28
z ACCIDENTS IN
ADAY PROVOKES
CORONER TOWARN

The increased number OF accidents
from automobiles and other causes
will be Edecried by Coroner ]. r. New
itt this afternoon in a talk before a
jury following the inquest over kla-
ben Holland. eleven years old. who
died at Emergency Hospital yester-
day after being struck by a navy
yard automobile on Wednesday.
Coroner hewitt said today: II nnd
that careless pedestrians are about
as much to blame as the automobil-
lists.
II have observed that It is a case
OF six to one, and half a dozen OF the
other"
Yesterday fve people were painfully
hurt in twelve accidents recorded at
Central police headquarters. The &C
cidents and victims are as follows:
Raymond Boswell, twelve, s34 Elev-
enth street northeast. cut on legs and
bruises; hit by automobile OF ]. c.
Roynane, sol H street northeast.
George Hoffman, seventeen, o13
Massachusetts, avenue northwest,
bruised on body by automobile driven
by Mckinley Golden.
Walter B. Randall, fourteen, o03
Tenth street northwest. lacerations
and bruises when knocked under team
OF horses by unidentified autoIst.
Edward G. Hill, three years old, 633
C street northeast. knocked down and
bruised by a delivery automobile
driven by William Foster, 3O7 Ninth
street northeast.
Mrs. Catherine Blandy, Cherrydale,
Va hurf On hack uheu anfomohiie of
her husband was struck by Washing
car.
Automobile of W. NJ. Ballinger, Bal
timore, Nd, collided with automobile
of Chester Harrison, Concord apart
mentS; both cars damaged.
Automobile OF Richard Gardner, hit
by unidentified autoist and damaged
to extent OF $50.
Collision between automobile of
William Willis, 1I06 street north
>sest, and buggy of John Matthews,
rear 1902 Twentieth street northwest.
Automobile OF Jacob E. Wilson,
1871 Potomac avenue southeast hit by
automobile OF s. F. Waters, jr., 100
Tenth street southeast.
Automobiles of c. s. Fairbanks, 1910
n street northwest and Rev. William
W. Shearer, 1910 Davenport street north
west. in collision.
Automobile of F. ]. Stockman, 1922
Girard street northwest collided with a
street car Of Washington Railway and
Electric Company.
A fire hydrant at Seventeenth and L
streets northwest was knocked on when
struck by an automobile driven by VIII
liam Collins Of the Glsh Garage.
The Washington times., 1917-09-28
U. S. TO INVESTIGATE
LIQUOR SHIPPING
-Four Arrested and Charged With
COnspiring to Transport Booze.

Assistant United States Attorney
Ralph Given is today investigating
the case of three white men OF Rich
mond, Va. and a colored driver, who
were arrested last night on a charge
OF conspiring to ship liquor into
drv state. The four men were taken
into custody by Policeman Dulin near
Second and H streets northeast, last
night, while in riding a wagon In
which ninety-six pints Of liquor were
discovered
The liquor was found seereted under
a layer OF excelsior. The men would
not say what they had planned to do
with 1t.
The white men gave their names as
Louis Morgan, Frank B. Timmons,
and Charles CottreIL The negro who
was driving the wagon gave his name
as Scott Garland.
The Washington times., 1917-09-28
ARTS CLUB OCTOBER
TO COVER WIDE FIELD

Having undertaken the discussion and
settlement Of some Of humanity's most
puzzling questions outside the cultiva-
ton Of art in all its branches. the Arts
Club, according to its bulletin for oc-
tober, just issued. will among others
settle the question why Is Marriage
Popular" with Rudolph De Zapp as
chairman.
Many experts will speak on the ques-
ton pro and con. 'Feminism," with
Mrs. Van Wrinkle as toastmistress !;
The Battle of Dialects" Felix Mahoney
presiding: Magic and Necromancy,
with W. E. Stafford leading the discus
sion, are among the chief features on
the program. A Halloween dinner will
be given to celebrate The Passing Of
Things Spirituous." with Mesdames
Knorr, Gaynor. and Gaziglia as witches
in charge.
The Washington times., 1917-09-28
WOMEN WILL REGISTER.

The wOmen's committee OF the
Council OF National Defense at its
session yesterday in outlining the win
ter's work, approved plans for regis
tration of the nations woman power.
Dates for registration have been set
in sixteen States. ten OF them by
proclamation by the governors. The
report on registration was made by
Miss Hannah Jane Patterson, daugh-
ter OF John c. Patterson. of Pitts
burgh, Pa. Miss Patterson is promi-
nently identified with the organiza-
tion OF civic clubs. public lighthouses,
and juvenile courts.
The Washington times., 1917-09-28
FEDERATED CATHOLICS
MEET AT ALEXANDRIA

ALEXANDRIA. Va, Sept. 2s.-Dele,
gates to the convention OF the Yir,
ginia chapter of the international
Federation OF Catholic Alumnae are
in Alexandria today from all sections
OF the State to attend a three-day
convention being held at ST. Mary's
Academy.
An informal reception will be ten
dered the delegates by the faculty
and alumni OF St. Mary's Academy
from 4 to o'clock this afternoon.
The visitors will make a trip to Mt.
Vernon tomorrow morning. 4 musi-
cal and literary program Will be
given tomorrow night.
The Washington times., 1917-09-28
REGARDS
TROUBLE PAST;;TO
REMAIN NEUTRAL

BUENOS AIRES, Sept. 2S.-Presi-
dent IriGoyen regards the Luxburg
incident as closed. and will do his ut
most to continue Argentina's neutral
ity, according to those closest to him
today. Such a course is entirely op-
posite to the overwhelming votes re
Gently of the senate and chamber or
deputies in favor OF n break with
jc-many. but the president was be
Heved to have complete veto power
over such resolutions. There was no
perceptible change in Argentina's gen
eral strike today. The only wheels
moving on railroads were those OF
mail trains.
The Washington times., 1917-09-28
THEFT OF DIAMONDS
REPORTED TO POLICE

Diamonds valued at several hun
dred dollars, together with other
jeweIry. were stolen from the resi-
dence of ]. c. Tribby, 3115 NJ street
northwest, sometime during last
week, according TO a report OF the
robbery made to the police this morn
ing. The diamonds were mounted in
earrings.
William A. Schmitt. 3O2 G street
northwest, has reported the loss OF
certificate OF honorable discharge
from the army that was contained
in a pocket OF a blue serge suit stolen
from his residence yesterday.
An owner for a chest OF tools is
wanted by the police OF the Sixth
Precinct. The chest was found at
Sixth and G streets northwest this
morning.
The Washington times., 1917-09-28
INQUIRY
WILL Be GENERAL,
BOARD DECLARES
Photo by Underwood & Underwood.

Invetigation by a committee Of the
District Board of Charities OF the
workhouse at Occoquan will not be
confined to specific complaints filed
by the National WOman's Party, but
will go thoroughly into the general
management OF the institution, it was
said by George s. Wilson, secretary
TO the board, today.
The committee. which will begin
its work next week, probably will con-
sist OF George Z. Hamilton, d. J.
Kaufman and DR.. George VI. kOber.
Mr.. Hamilton and Mr.. kaufman are
members OF the committee in charge
OF penal institutions.
Secretary Wilson has received a
number Of letters from persons offer
ing to testify, some in favor of the
Institution, and others who say they
wish to be beard regarding the treat
ment Of prisoners and other cOndi-
tions.
An investigation may be made
also by the Chamber OF Commerce.
4 meeting has been called in the of
flee Of jackson II. Ralston, chair
man OF the chambers committee on
courts. prisoners and reformatories,
al $3.50 this afternoon to consider the
advisability OF an investigation.
W. II. Whitaker. who has been
relieved as superintendent by Alonzo
Tweedale. auditor OF the District. will
leave Occoquan today, and will re-
main in Washington pending the in
vestiEatiOn. Secretary Wilson said
today that the length OF time re-
quired can only be approximated. but
il was hoped that the inquiry would
not last longer than two weeks.
The Washington times., 1917-09-28
HOLDS MUSIC NECESSITY.

why Music" was the topic OF dis
cussion at the regular Thursday night
dinner at the Arts Club last night at
which Mrs. John Jay White was toast
mistress and Mrs. Allender and Miss
Grace Needham. hostesses. The speak
ers. including DR.. Hamline Z. Cogswell.
director Of music in the public schools
George Julian Zolnay, the well-known
sculptor Miss Leila Mechlln, secretary
Of the Washington Society OF Fine Arts
Mrs. Emma Prall Rnorr. and Mr.. Mac
kay agreed that the answer to why
music" was that it was a necessity.
DR.. Cogswell illustrated the power OF
music by quoting A scientist who had
said that IL national songs could be
eliminated from Germany for two gen
erations the empire would fall TO pieces ]
The Washington times., 1917-09-28
100000 CHINESE
MADE HOMELESS
BY RISING FLOOD

PEKING. Sept 2s.-More than
100000 Chinese in the city OF Tient-
sin and vicinity are homeless as the
result OF a flood that threatens the
entire city. The city proper and all
foreign concessions are under water,
which is rising rapidly and which al
ready covers much OF the great plain
to the southeast of Picking.
To permit the escape OF the water
the railway embankment has been cut
between Tientsin and Nanking. The
Grand Canal has been broken at many
places by the overflow from the
Hoang-Ho.
Under foreign supervision mud
walls are being strengthened but all
the streams in Chilli province continue
to feed the flood.
The Washington times., 1917-09-28
ROBERT DOUGAN JOINS
PORTLAND CHAMBER

Robert Dougan. for many years the
White House representative OF the As
sociated Press. has resigned his posi-
ton to become business representative
in Washington Of the Portland. Ore.
Chamber Of Commerce. Mr. Dougan
has done active newspaper work in
Washington for nine years. on the stafl
of The Times and other local dailies,
and for the New York Suns Washington
bureau as well as with the Associated
Press.
When Mr.. Taft was President, Dougan
covered the White House for the Sun
and the Associated Press. and Travelled
nearly 10000 miles across the country
on Presidential trains. He has been as
signed to most OF the Government de-
partments and is familiar with news
paper work at the Capitol
The Washington times., 1917-09-28
POLICE SEARCH FOR
BOY MOTOR THIEVES

The police today sought a crowd oi
youthful joyriders, who last night
took a seven-passenger automobile
owned by August Brill, 1000 Twenty
second street northwest. Aecordina
to the report made to the authorities
four boys are responsible for the
theft OF the car.
An automobile OF Duncan d. Rams
dell, OF the WashIngtOa Gas Light
Company, was sought by detectives
and patrolmen today. The car waI
taken by two men last night on Fiji
teenth street near the Treasury
The Washington times., 1917-09-28
FOOD AUTHORITIES
ADOPT NEW DEVICE
RLOWER PRICES

Experts of the DEPARTMENT OF Agri-
culture and the Food Administration
are wrestling with the oldest problem
in economies.
They are endeavoring to defeat, or,
at least, to circumvent one OF its first
and most invariable rules.
They must, they feel. nnd the an
swer II they are to take fall out Of
the H. C. OF L.
Heretofore blows aimed at the old
man and started straight from the
shoulder with staggering force, have
fallen, but lightly In the end, or have
boomeranged.
The Tile Fish Case.
The Bureau OF Fisheries discovered
the tile fsh and popularized It as a
cheap food, but when 1t became popu-
larized II was no longer a cheap food,
for the demand sent the price up. And
30 It has been all along the line. II
the Government, through a skillful
publicity campaign populariEes the
cheaper cuts OF meat, they are no
longer the cheaper cuts, the demand
sends them up in price.
Before the automobile era, gasolene
was used principally for cleaning.
When the automobilists began using
1t 1t became expensive. Now. the re-
liners run much Of the kerosene into
gasolene.
Reviewing the, never-ending sue
cession OF concentric circles of supply
and demand. scores of Government
experts are nonplused, but not dis
couraged.
They haven't found the answer. but
fearing that thousands in the United
States will be undernourished during
the coming winter unless something
is done, they are going to keep on
trying.
Attack From All sides.
After much careful thought. a new
tack is to be taken. They are going
to confuse the ogre with a concerted
attack from all sides, each offsettinE
the pressure OF the other. They are
going to take the entire host of
cheaper foods. from cuts OF meat to
grain and sofghums. and endeavor to
popularize them all together, distribu-
ting the demand. Only in this way, II
is felt. can the situation be met.
Consequently an educational cam
paign Is to be started, encouraging
the use of all of the cheapest and
most nourishing foods.
The Washington times., 1917-09-28
.HYATTSVILE ESCAPES
COAL DEARTH HARDSHIP

Relief was felt in Hyattsville today
because the Hyattsville Gas Company
has secured a supply of coal sufficient
for a week.
The company supplies heat ana
light to Hyattsyille and the surround
ing Maryland towns. Yesterday there
was only enough coal on hand to last
through the day.
The Washington times., 1917-09-28
Moonshiners Take
Oath Not to Drink,
Sell or Make Whisky

WAYNESvILLE. N. c., Sept. IS.
Ministers and moonshiners in
this section have Joined hands,
the latter pIedging to quit bust
ness and aid the churchmen In en-
forcing prohibition laws.
At the close of a religious re-
vival just held here, nine moon
sinners went into court. carrying
their stills. They took an oath
not to manufacture, sell, or drink
whisky again.
The Washington times., 1917-09-28
Corn Pain
Stopped Quick

Corns Lift Right on With ~Gets-It"
Blessed relief from corn pains Il
simple as A 3 c with -Gets-It."
When you've been limpinR around
for days trying to get away from 4
heart-drilling corn or bumpy calius.
and everything you've tried has only
The Washington times., 1917-09-28

made II worse, and then you put some
'Gets-It" on and the pain eases right
away, and the corn peels right OF Ike
a banana skin-"ain't IL a grand and
heavenly feeling?"
"Gets-It" has revolutionized the
corn history of the world. Millions
use 1t and it never fails. Ladies' wear
smaller shoes and have pain-free feet.
We old fellows and young fellows for
get our toes and feel frisky as colts.
Everybody with a corn or callus needs
"Gets-It" We will all walk about
and enjoy ourselves as we did with
out corns. Get a bottle today from
your druggist. or sent on receipt OF
price by f. Lawrence & Co., Chicago.
Ill. 25c is all you need to pay.
Sold in Washington and recon-
mended as the worlds best corn rem
edy by O'Donnelrs Drug Stores, Peo-
Piles Drug Stores. P. G. Afheck.-
Advt.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-09
By HERMAN L. COLLINS (Girard)

WIN IT, HOW COULD GERMANY REACH ME
PERSONALLY AND FORCE ME- TO PAY? Through
the United States government.
How would the United States government raise
I$oOOO'OoOO0O of Indemnity to pay the Kaiser? AS
France raised ft-by taxes and bond issues
Would our country be forced to pay it? 1t would.
it.
Would no part of that $50 900 600, 900 ever come
back TO the United States Never dollar.
HOW THEN DOES BUYING A LIBERTY BOND
MANY OR PAYING A TAX TO GERMANY When
you buy Liberty Bond you do not give money to
get it back-all of t-any hour any day you wish.
What is a war indemnity like? 1t is like the purse
stolen from you by pickpocket
So if ! don't buy Liberty Bond. which is simply
lending my money to my country to win the war, the
German pckpocket will take fully double much
Is it better then to put savings in Liberty Bond
rather than the risk of losing these and
much more? 1t is far better.
Please illustrate. 1t you nothing to invest in
a bond BECAUSE Uncle Sam will pay you percent for
You want it. BUT AN INDEMNITY TO GERMANY
WOULD BE A 100 PERCENT LOSS, WITHOUT
HOPE OF RECOVERY.
How will Germany levy an indemnity if it wins the
war? BY blockading all ports and seizng cities
the United States seized Vera Cruz.
a blockade would cost more than the in
dennity Even sef-imposod ID embargo laid by Pres.
much the subsequent war of 1872.
A Liberty Bond fights for America An indemnity
would pay for Germanys victory over
A Liberty Bond adds to safety. An indemnity
bond would ensure Germany's victory over us.
Liberty Bond feeds and arms an American soldier.
An indemnity bond would pay for the gun and food
of German soldier
Union handed down by Washington and Lin
coin. An indemnity bond would fasten upon the
world an everlasting reign of Prussian tyranny from
which the ancestors of millions of Americans were
forced to flee in terror
Take Your choice!
or give them outright to the Kaiser of Germany.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-09
Extra Stamp Must
Be Attached to All
Letters After Nov.

After November ! all letters and
Erst-class msil going out of the Har-
rishurg district will cost an extra
cent for an ounce or fraction of an
our"e under the new war tax. Post
masters throughout the entire coun-
try have received instructions from
the Post Office Department that after
November | the new rate of postage
will he three cents for an ounce or
less on all first-class mail except
drop letters. Detailed instructions for
putting into effect the new postal
provisions were received by the local
postal authorities last night.
The drop letters referred to will
continue to be carried at the same
rate In explaining this, Frank C..
Sites. postmaster. said: THE section
covering this class of mail provides
that all first-class matter deposited in
the central post office, the substations
or in the mail boxes for delivery
inside the city limits will be carried
at the present rate.
ANY letters sent to places outside
the city limits will cost a cent extra.
Post cards (priyate mailing cards)
bearing written messages must have
two cents postage prepaid on them.
The one-cent postal cards must have
an extra one-cent stamp affixed to
them in addition to the one-cent
stamp impressed on such cards"
According to Mr.. Sites. this will
result in an immense increase in rev.
enue. Based on the receipts OF the
local post office during the last fiscal
year, the increase will amount to
$4,000.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-09
1.-THE PHILADELPHIA TELEGRAPH

If | don't buy Liberty Bond what will happen?
You may be taxed double treble to pay the Kaiser
Is this Joke? 1t is not joke but fact based
upon historic precedents.
How is it a fact? If America does not win this war
Germany will.
If Germany wins the what will the Kaiser do?
He will do precisely his grandfather did in 1871
after he had defeated France.
What did old Kaiser William do to France? He
made cash profit of over 100 per cent out of that
Anything else? Yes, the old Kaiser stole from
France two valuable provinces, which would call
states in America.
How much those provinces of Asace and
Lorraine worth? More than billion dollars.
What then was the Kasers total profit on the
of 1870? over 100 percent in cash and 200 percent
more in real estate.
How did he get 100 percent profit in cash? That
cost Germany, its official report shows
about S4SOO00,O00 and the indemnity collected from
France 81, 600 000, 900
So the Kaiser paid for his and had left
S500,0 900 cash? Exactly!
And the stolen provinces? They worth
than double Germany's cost of war, 200 per-
cent on the military investment.
How much has the present cost Germany? All
Sold over $4,000 100000 to date.
If Germany won the war from America in another
wear how much would the total cost to Germany be?
At least $35, 900 100000.
If the living Kaiser did to his enemies what his
he collect from them? Over $7O,000,OO0 in cash and
much in real estate.
What would Americas share of this cash indemnity
be? AS the United States the richest of the Kaisers
foes he could and would impose the greatest portion
How much? He could not very well use our real
How much money? Not less than $40. 900 OOO, 900
BY what means would e collect this money? BY
the same method the old Kaiser against France.
What that method? Kept army in France
until the very last dollar paid.
How long time did the old Kaiser give the people
of France to pay that billion dollar tax? Only
three years.
But If I DON'T BUY A LIBERTY BOND AND
HELP WIN THIS WAR. AND GERMANY DOES
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-10-09
HALLOWEEN ON
ONLY ONE NIGHT
Police Contemplating Limit
ing Sport to But One Night
and That Must Be Orderly

. The young people of Harrisburg,
and those of older years who are
still young in heart, may celebrate
Halloween this year as usual, with
this one difference-it is more than
likely that the celebration will be
limited to but one evening.
This is the action that is seriously
contemplated by Chief of Police
Wetzel. While. the Chief has not
definitely decided to make the rul-
ing, ii is probable that members Of
the police force viii be advised
within n few days that pranks will
be perr1ittcd for one night only.
Many things that have been per-
mitted in the past will be frowned
upon this year. Destruction of prop
erty VIII not be tolerated. Those who
feel It necessary to break windows,
carry off steps and outdoor furniture,
are likely to pay for their pranks in
police court.
The practice of smearing windows
with soap will not be regarded with
favor.
Masquerade costumes and a sane
evening OF fun will not be objected to
but the police department regards
Halloween Just as it regards any
other night. The youngsters of Har-
risburg should understand that lib
erty is not license, in the opinion of
Chief Wetzel. and those who break
the laws on Halloween are liable to
arrest and fine.