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Evening star., 1917-06-05

over to the marine barracks in Wash
ington and, by consent OF his parents,
who signed his arst papers, enlisted as
a marine apprentice. He said he hoped
to become a bugler or a drummer boy.
Then he was thirteen years old. His
enlistment papers now are 4, TIE -.
c.ives Of tie Marine Corps
1ae boy was Sousa- His drsr enlist
nenr was for his minority and he re-
enlisted at fve-year intervals after ne
was twentv-one, until he gave up the
leadership % iIis J.iaaine Ranl il 1892.
40: only is Sousa known as q sea-
nous haadnaseer, hu. also as CON-
poser cf famous marches, pla-ed b.
military bands all over the world. and
played by Sousa's own organization in
world tours. He also wrote a novel
and has contributed music for light
operas
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S0USA .TO'ORGANIZE
FOUR BANDS FOR NAVY
Enrolled ss Lieutenant ;c Reserve
Corps aud Begins Work at Gselr
Lakes Training Station.

.oh1 I2i1ic Sousa. co. -aaa--. 7.ea-s
leader OF the Marine Haad, has i-oiun-
teered to organize and train bands fo7
the navy. He has been enrolled as a
lieutenant in the Naval Reserve Corps.
He already has begun work at the
Great Lakes Training Station, Chicago,
and proposes to organize four i big
bands He also intends to enlist the
support of publishers Of music and mu-
sic1ans Through the publishers he
hopes to obtain a carload of music for
the bandsmen OF the navy
Ono day in June, 1868, a boy walked
Evening star., 1917-06-05
FIXING RATE OF RETURNS.
Utilities Commission Hearing on
Telephone COMPANY Valuation

Hearing to determine a rate of return
upon the fair value of the property of
the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company was given yesterday by the pub
lie utilities commission. F.. H Bethel
president of the company, claimed that
per cent should be allowed for dis
tribution among stockholders, with an
additional 2 per cent for surplus.
Francis B. H. Paine, a consulting en-
gineer of New York, also advocated an
per cent rate in addition to an allow
ance for surplus.
References to decisions of other com.
missions allowing an per cent rate
for utilities of this character were pre-
sented by r. v. Mayre, general counsel
of the company.
The commission did not present any
witnesses, but Questioned at, length the
experts introduced by the company.
Evening star., 1917-06-05
CITY NEWS IN .RRIEF.

That the divine scheme CO .SsaEs
seems at times to find it necessary 20
purge the.world, through war or pesti-
Ience or holocaust, of its sinfulness, was
the central idea of an address by Rep
resentative Courtney W. Hamlin of Mis-
souri, last night at the final meeting
for the season of the Vaughn class of
Calvary Baptist Sunday school.
Commencement exercises of the Ma
tional Cathedral School for Girls were
held today in Bethlehem Chapel at
Cathedral Close. Mount ST. Alban. Flag
day exercises were held yesterday aft
ernoon.
4 verdict OF accidental death wss .-e-
ported by . coroners jury at an in
quest held at the morgue yesterday aft
e-noon in the case of Mrs. Elizabeth
Drucilla Moulden, Friendship Heights.
Md. who was fatally injured Decoration
day as a result of a collision between
Moulden. her son. and street car at
South Dakota and Rhode Island ave-
nues northeast Funeral services for
Mrs Moulden were held in the chapel
at Glenwood cemetery this morning at
IL o'clock.
Judge Milton Strasburger and Morris
Freilicof. candidates for delegates to
tsis city. are to be the ps:ac:pa! speak
e.S at a mass meeting OF Washington
Jews IN Pythian Temple Thursday ever
ing. julius / Peyser is to preside at tie
to the congress. The election of dele
gates is to take place Sunday. the city
having been divided into ten polling
places for this purpose.
Mary De Grummond. trading as Mr..
John Rhodes. at 1926 w street north
west, has filed petition in volun-
tary bankruptcy. She lists her debts
at S2,5S5.45 and estimates her assets at
SLOTS. Attorneys Darr, Peyser, White
ford &c Darr represent the petitioner.
Exercises of graduation Of st. Pat
rick's Academy are to be held June 1S
at New Carroll Hall.
Prof. Francis J. O'Brien of Philadel-
phia has been invited to play, at a pub
lie recital. the new pipe organ INSTALL
ed by Washington Lodge. No. IS, B. P.
o. E. Miss Gawler and Charles E.
Myers are also to take part In the pro-
gram. Dancing will follow the recital
Final arrangements for the JoiEt
Eastern-Tech Alumni excursion to La--
sLa,l Hall E-.d1y are be.-s completed
by TIE committee. -aose o. ras coz
ssssr ,ssss are @ xse,.y = = Isi;a. * %.sAss a5.ss
Ga.lahan aad James ". Berry tex-o.s.-
e.ol Of Eastern Z!gh School. aad James
A ConneL, 5r.: ]. Harper Inopp, ]. Fred
Chase and John w. Harde1 (ex-ofncfo)
OF Mckinley Manual Training School.
Edwin F. PyweIl was elected mayor Of
North Beach, Md, at the annual elec-
The following councilmen were also
elected: First ward, Appleton Cady and
Joseph Royal; second ward, DR.. Ben
5amin Smart and DIR. Rowell; third
ward, BENJAMIN 3. B. Graves and w. ].
Bailey. This is the first time since the
incorporation of the towp candidates
in all three wards were completely
elected.
Evening star., 1917-06-05
Held for Death of Insane Patient.

Coroner hewitt yesterday afternoon
conducted an inquest at the norgue
over the body of John Overton, colored.
q patient at st. Elizabeth Hospital, VINO
died Saturday afternoon as a result of
wounds he received while engaged in
a fight with attendants. Two broken
base ball bats. which it is alleged were
used on the insane patient, were ex-
hibited to the jury.
Several witnesses were examined and
the jury reached a verdict holding
James Hunter Shumate and Cecil Jack
SON Jeffries. attendants, for the action
Of the grand jury. They were COM
mitted to Jail.
Evening star., 1917-06-05
CITY ITEMS.

ocsoss, S Cents Lb., Graz. Sugar. SIC,
2 lbs: Macaroni, e25c; lbs. Tomatoes.
25c; Crystal Salt, SC: Pure Pepper, $50;
Our Best Tea, 49c; ;,Won6er, Coteee. zoe;
O-ts, TIC; Cor. Flakes, Sc: Apple But
Aspasa gus, 15c; Rerina Peaches. 14c;
n. Q. Molasses. 15c; Fat Norway Mack
erel. ia3ac. Prone to US X you want
yonr order delivered. <12 4th s.e. and
hil tisa -. =. ~. z yIes Gso-es
Evening star., 1917-06-05
Collegiate School Ends Sessions.

With informal exercises, the eighth
year of the Washington Collegiate
School came to an end yesterday at
the institution, 1892 21st street north
west. Principal Paul N. Peck reviewed
the work of the year in brief address
and presented the awards.
The highest award of the school, a
gold medal for scholarship, went to
Walter N. Tobriner, whose average was
92.1 per cent: The second price a sill
yer. scholarship medal, was won by
Richard =. Williams. whose geperal
average was. S1.5 per cent, Honorable
menti6n' was made OF. Robin' Khan.H NJ.
Leroy, Goff, jr., and John, M sHudgins.
Evening star., 1917-06-05

Negro workmen at the Panama canal
coalins plant at sristobal' have. gone on
strike. They demand an increase in pay,
claiming that they are unable to subsist
on the, present wage.
Evening star., 1917-06-05

Chevalier Won Seydler has been appoint
cording to an Official announcement,
which addss that Michael BobrzYneki,
GoverAor General Of Galicia,; has re-
signed.
Evening star., 1917-06-05

fAcdaEs-EasSzaan Goods and O<ness.
Columbia Photo Sup. Co., 1434 n. (. ave
Evening star., 1917-06-05

Brass Beds Relacquered, Satin OF Polish.
John A. Gottsmann & Co. Main 3033.
Evening star., 1917-06-05

Notable June Weddings.
GUIDES flowers and floral decorations
are always most attractive. 1914 F St
advertisement.
Evening star., 1917-06-05

$500 to Gettysburg, Pa, and Return,
Baltimore & Ohio r. R. Special train
from Union station am. June 8.-Ad-
vertisement
Evening star., 1917-06-05

Order Skaters Choice Flowers
for your Reunion entertaining. 800 18th.
advertisement
Evening star., 1917-06-05

Baltimore & Ohio, June Z. 8 and 9. Stop
at Keedysvile for Antietam battlefield.
Valid for return until, 11th- Special
from Union station at am. 3th.-Ad-
vertisement.
Evening star., 1917-06-05

American National Bank
Columbia National Bank
Commercial National Bank
District National Bank
Dupont National Bank
Farmers & Mechanics Natl Bank
Federal National Bank
Franklin National Bank
Lincoln National Bank
National Bank Of Washington !
National Capital Bank
National Metropolitan Bank
Riggs National Bank
Second. National Bank
American Security and Trust Co.
+. Continental Trust Company
Munsey Trust Company.
National Savings and Trust Co.
Union Trust Company
Washington Mech
Evening star., 1917-06-05

tional Cathedral School for Girls were
held today in Bethlehem Chapel at
Cathedral Close, Mount ST. Alban. Flag
day exercises were held yesterday aft
ernoon.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-23
City Items

The will of Edgar H. Smith has been admitted to probate. The de- ceased left all his property, real and personal to his wife and child.
 John Walsh of the firm of Walsh & Holfelder has been elected financial secretary of New Britain Tent, K O. T. M., to succeed the late Dennis J. Farrell.
 Employees of Adams Express com pany will hold an outing at McElroy's s farm in Colchester Saturday night and Sunday. The trip to the farm will be made in an auto truck.
 Tony Fabrezio of 400 Myrtle street has complained to the police that his wife has deserted his bed and board leaving him alone to care for their two small children.
 Frank Broszik has bought one-half interest in a six tenement block at 40 Orange street, paying $3.91O for it at auction conducted by Constable Fred Wrinkle in disposing of the estate of John Dzigielski.
 Chief Ranger M. M Meskin of Court Friendly, F. of A. left today for Portland, Maine. to attend the na- tional convention of the order. He was accompanied as far as Boston by his brother, Judge James T. Mes kill
 Constable Fred Wrinkle attached real estate at 96 Winter street yes- terday belonging to Angelo Bucheri for $500 in a suit brought by John E. Meskill to recover for services rendered and materials furnished. The case has been made returnable before the court of common pleas on the first Tuesday in September. Law yer Irving I. Rachl1n appears for the plaintiff.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-23

man. "1f you want him arrested go
 to court and make a complaint"
 Finally the police managed to make
 Broadway again With the writer un
 der convoy. He appealed to Lieut.
 Weeks for action.
 'Go to court if you want the man locked up. or lock him up yourself"
 said the lieutenant. II haven't heard
 him say anything that was against
 the law"
 Mffett, with Jumps on his head.
 bruises about his body and his raj
 ment looking flor all the world like
 he had been interviewing a buzz saw
 at the very busiest period of it's life, held street corner interview with the reporters in which he said: II have been badly beaten. and I think that it is shame for the po- lice to allow such meetings. I am going to see Commissioner Woods to- l morrow and make complaint to him.
 Hardly had the tumult ended when the crowd got a second whirl for it's 1 money. John Hehir, 19 years of age, a young Irishman who has been in this country year and who said he lived at 358 West Forty eighth street, headed a gang which followed an old woman from the edge of the speaking zone.
 Tn one hand she held an American flag; in the other the union jack of | Great Britain. The young man ] knocked both flags from her hands and trampfed upon them. Detective Thomas A. Sheeay l promptly arrested him for disorderly 1 conduct and his companions fled. Dr. Lamar Harris of 20 Arden street told 1 the police he had seen the whole pro- | ceedings and offered to go to the night court as prosecuting witness. l The presence of United States Mar shal Mccarthy at the meeting was 1 said to have been at, the direction of the Washington officials. President Wilson had from MT. Moffett a let ter in which he told of the unpat- rotic utterances in the streets of the ! city, and the Marshall was told to at tend some of the talks and find out l exactly what was being said and done. He will make personal report to Washington.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-23
HURT IN COLLISION.
Linden Street Resident in Hospital
 With Fractured Leg.

George Moore of 79 Linden street is a patient at the New Britain Gen eral hospital. as the result of a col lision between a bicycle ridden by Moore and a motorcycle operated by Albert May of "A Fairview street, The accident occurred at the corner of East and Chestnut streets shortly after o'clock last evening and Moore suffered from a compound fracture of the left leg and fracture of the left wrist. May also suffered numerous bruises about the body.
 Moore was riding east on Chestnut street on his way home, and May was on East street headed south. It ap- pears as if neither of the men dis covered the other until they came head-on at the corner. The police ambulance was summoned and the injured men were taken to the hos pital where their injuries were treat ed At the hospital today it was stated that Moore is suffering from very bad leg injury which will keep him incapacitated for a long period, The police are investigating the acci- dent.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-23

a racing car. Thirty miles he trav- eled in 16 minutes 35 3-5 seconds, or at a rate of 1885 miles per hour. No record for this distance is on the books of the American Automobile association, so that De Palma's mark will go down as standard
 In the twenty mile race his time was 10 minutes 53 4-5 seconds, the average rate of speed being 11O.13 miles an hour, as against the previ- ous best time of 13 minutes 58.14 sec onds, made by Barney Oldfeld on the Indianapolis Speedway on May 30, 1914 . In the fifty mile struggle De Palma vertically had the wings of the wind, for his time was 27 minutes 32 1-5 seconds. His average speed in this record smashing race was 108.95 miles an hour, and it wiped out the mark of 29 minutes 2.47 seconds which De Palma himself made at Omaha on , July IS, 1916.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-23

New York, Aug. 23.-Automobile speed enthusiasts are arranging for a race against time by Ralph De Palma
 who is now conceded to be the peer of all auto driver It is claimed that with new car, which is being specially built for De Palma, he will make the dust fly at a two mile a minute clip. De Palma was crowned speed king of automobile drivers at the Sheepshead Bay speedway, where before 10000 wildly cheering specta- tors he broke the worlds speed rec ords for twenty and fifty miles and created a worlds record for thirty miles. Three times running he de- feated Louis Chevrolet and Barney Oldfield, the latter so completely that he was outclassed. De Palma, driv- ing monstrous twelve cylinder car of brilliant yellow color, whirled around the saucer like track with speed never before attained by man in
New Britain herald., 1917-08-23
AMERICAN AIRMAN 1
 WINS STRIPES EAR
Walter S. Rheno of Martha's \ yard BagsTwo-man German
 Plane. s

Paris. Aug. 23.-Glorious airI weather has given a great impetJ the activities of airships on the u front. The Lafayette squadron, been up 'incessa ntly, participatin the recent offensive at Verdun wing with French aviators in tho citing though dangerous game of companying the infantry at lnk tudes, and engaging enemy squad in machine gums duels.
 The work of this kind not onfy been effective but it has been witj casualty except for the injuryl Stephen Bigelow of Boston, who let crashed through his windsh1 splintering glass which grazed on both cheeks. 9s
 Another squadron yesterday cuted a move over the new FrQ trenches to protect the infantrys
 An expedition last night bonn ping machines led by Adju Willis B. Haviland of MinneaI was attacked unsuccessfully by German squadron.
 Walter s. Rheno of Martha's VI yard, Mass, who yesterday sinl handed shot, down a German tl seated albatross, is one of the neI men to join the Lafayette corps. thus earned his sergeant's stripes a war cross at the outset of X career. It is considered a remark2 performance for so young a pilol get the better of a two-manned j chine without help. s,
New Britain herald., 1917-08-23

Reports from Holland maintain re- serve concerning the Pope's peace note. It is asserted in some quarters 8 that hopes are held in Holland that both groups of belligerents will event. tually ask the queen of the Neither lands to act as interm ediary, thus making it advisable for the Dutch to remain aloof now from any attempt to bring about peuce, which is destined to fail if not desired by both sidees. The picture is one of the most recent of Queen Wilhelmina, her husband, Prince Henry, and their daughter Princess Juliana
New Britain herald., 1917-08-23
DROP IN GIN.
Church Street Front Reports Heavy
 Loss for Enemy.

Church Street Front Reports Heavy
 Loss for Enemy.
 A Fort on Church St.. Aug. 2s.-1t was a measly shame. Yass'r it was a measly, measly shame.
 A gentleman of color, feeling hum ger flirting with his digestive organs, strolled into Troupe's restauraw on Church street this noon and ordered a lunch. It is not on record what he ordered or what he ate. But it was strolled out again without consulting the cashier.
 He managed to get two feet away from the doorway-they act quickly in Troupe 's-When the cashier came lover the top" in pursuit. An intense, barrage fire of words was hurried at the ex-customer, preventing his escape to the bois. Being unprepared for all attack in force Apologies to George Creel) he had his coat on his arm. A I lively debate followed and the colOred gentleman, being convinced that he had failed to help MT Troupe save his money for the next Liberty Bond iS- sue, reached his hand down deep in his pocket and produced the neces sary wherewithal But that was not the worst Every one thought gas 'bomb had landed when a loud report was heard from the sidewalk. No, it wasn't a gas bomb at all. Worse than that--it was pin O gin. And all that nice gin went playful trickling into the street where it won't be mo use no more" Yass'r, it was double measly shame.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-23
PERSONALS

Miss Alice Gaffney is at Madison for a vacation.
 from a two weeks stay at Fairview Beach.
 Selectman w. E. Latham has re- truned from Boston where he attended the national encampment of the G. A. R.
 Miss Margaret McGrail of Summer street is spending her vacation at Morningside.
 Miss Emily Rourke of Newton Lower Falls, Mass, is visiting with her aunt Mrs. Michael McCrann of Beaver street.
 Miss Eva Prelle is visiting with her aunt, Mrs. Helen Prelle of Stratford, for two weeks.
 w. E. Parker and family pf Curtis street are spending few weeks with relatives at Lynn, Mass. Michael Brennan, district building inspector of New York is visiting J.. Wilbur Edwards of Chestnut street.
 Miss Christine Lunden and Jean Turmbur have returned to their home in Northampton after visiting Miss Grizmacher of Hart street. Miss Margaret Mclaughlin has re- l turned to her home here after taking ho For foo ir 1 Columbia. She has as her guest Miss 1 Phillis Germaine of New York city l Misses Mae Riley and Esther l O'Brien are spending their vacation l at Mamauguin. There will be meeting of. Pride circle, No. 10, l.. F. ,of A.. this eve- ming in Judd's hall The drawing ot $5 gold piece will take place after l which social will be held. Rev. Edward V. Grikis, pastor O.
 St. Andrews Lithuanian church, i
 completing the work of the census O
 the parish.
 ! Owing to the indictment weather 1 Tuesday evening the meeting of St
 Joseph's '. M. A. A. to make tentative plans for the field day and athletic ] meet to be held at Berlin, Septembe 1 IS, was postponed until Tuesday, Sep l tember 4. c' '... The, annual bazar of St. Andrews Lithuanian church will be held in the parish hall from September 24 to Oc- tober 1.
 Mrs c. N. Norwood and Miss Brin- ker have returned to East Haven after visit with Mrs. O'Leary Of Whiting street. Miss Catherine OLeary ac. companied them and will be their guest for the remainder of the month
New Britain herald., 1917-08-23
PRIESTS ON RETREAT.

The annual retreat for the pTi of the Hartford diocese will open Keyser Island next Monday and following local clergymen will att the first week. Rev. Edward V. kiS of St. Andrews Lithuan church. Rev. John J. Fitzgerald, the Church of St John the Eva n list, Rev. Charles Coppcns of Peters church and Rev. J. Leo livan of St. Jbseph's church. Sel tion of the priests from St. Maj church has not been decided on vet
New Britain herald., 1917-08-23
DESTRUCTION AWAI| PRO-GERMAN PAP4
Ex-AmbassadOr Gerard Predtctsl reavcd Women Will Burn FlA1
 Where They Are Publisfacd

.. s@ts
 Chicago, Aug. 23.-Suffering a ly from lumbago, which com him to cancel a speaking en ment at noon, James w. Gerard terday expressed decided views s0 pro-German press of America the necessity for more vigorou4 icy in dealing with alien enem1t
 The former ambassador fores| time when wives and sisters of jeans who may be killed in wal storm pro-German newspaper
 and burn them to the ground.
 'It is not my desire. to deal sr( ly with individuals, but I do VI say that there is nothing more graceful than the dirty pohticl such off1ceholders as are seektnEl by attacking the federal goverr1al said the former ambassador. ey ly having Chicago's mayor in nn1
 Does that also apply to Sel La Toilette ?" he was asked.
 ''It applies" said he, ito any holder guilty of such sedition.
 La Toilette, I emphatically d03 agree with his views"
 Concerning the pro- German MT. Gerard spoke more at length his comment covered not only a printed in the German languaEd also some of those published in fish. ''If the editors of these paperA said, "were to have their way s the government we would have \ uation here worse than the on Russia. If German editor in Germany were to print the tre able articles he is allowed to p4 here he would be placed again stone wall and shot to death.' ' lover in Germany they still lieve-or at least they so bel l when I was there-that everys man in this country will ria1 against the United States govern
 and fight for the fatherland. I
 they are mistaken.
 But at any rate the Germa
 this country must either be VI
 or against us. They must eithi Americans or traitors"
New Britain herald., 1917-08-23
TO ENTERTAIN "PALS."

Members of the clerical forces at the local post office have completed arrangements for clambake to be held next Sunday at Boardman's $ farm in Berlin. The affair has been arranged as testimonial to James r. kiniry. Fred Michaelis and James Roche. employees of the department who have been summoned for military duty through the draft
New Britain herald., 1917-08-23
TWO HELD AS SLACKERS

Wasil P1enkoWski and Konstanty kou-
 kowsld Arrested By Police and De-
 taincd For Federal Authorities. for the Federal authorities for viola ton of the draft law Wasil Pienkow- ski was arrested by Sergeant Theodore Johnson and Policeman Cabellus last night on the charge of failure to re- port to the examining board and kon- stanty Koukowski was arrested by Sergeant Johnson and Policeman Twi- ming on the same charge.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-23
TO PROBE IAXITY AT CROSSE

The mayor is in receipt of a cG
 munication from C. l.. Bardo, general manager of the New flaw road, in which he promises an inv tigation into the alleged carelessn
 of gatetenders at the crossings in |
 city. Mir. Bardo states that the I'd road has of late had difiiculty In curing a high class of employees.