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The Washington herald., 1917-07-05
Children PARADE
IN PETWORTH FETE
Novel Features Mark Celebration of
Fourth in CITY Suburb.

Representative Milton A. Romtue,
of Missouri, was the principal speaker
at the ninth annual celebration OF
Independence Day held by Petworth
Citizens Association, at Libby Park
yesterday afternoon and evening.
More than 500 children OF the neigh
borhod marched in the morning parade
through the vicinity OF PetWorth.
Prominent among the features Of the
celebration were the flag raising ex-
ercises in which the entire assembly
Joined in to the tune OF America.
The morning address was made by
Representative James T. Lloyd, of
Missouri. after an invocation had been
offered by the Rev. Alvin Campbell.
The afternoon events comprised ath-
letic contests, parade OF the repre-
sentatives from the various companies
OF the District section OF the Red
Cross Ambulance and Auto Corps,
and various patriotic exercises.
A lawn fete was the feature Of the
evening. At its close there was a
final illumination which showed up
all the walks and paths OF Libby
Park.
The concert during the evening was
given by the United States Soldiers
Home Band under the direction OF
John S. NJ. Zimmerman.
The entire celebration was regarded
as one of the most successful which
Petworth has held.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-05
PINEY BRANCH HOLDS
PATRIOTIC EXERCISES
Montague Speaks and People Plant
Tract of Potatoes.

A well-attended and enthusiastic
celebration OF the Fourth OF July was
held by Piney Branch Citizens Asso-
citation at John Dickson Home yes
terday. the concluding feature Of
which was a patriotic address by
Representative Andrew J. Montague.
OF Virginia in the dining hall OF the
John Dickson Home. Fourteenth and
Emerson streets. George A Finch.
president Of the association, presided.
Representative Montague, In the
course Of his address. which was fire.
quently interrupted by applause, de-
clared that the Americans OF toda >
must reafirm the principles OF the
Declaration OF Independence by she'd
ding their blood In defense OF their
rights as their forefathers did In I77s.
A feature was a big parade OF chill
dren in costumes in the afternoon
Early in the day citizens OF the COM
munity began preparation for plant
ing a Ia-acre field at Eighteenth and
Taylor streets In potatoes. the pro-
ceeds from the crop raised will be
used to maintain a motor ambulance
donated to Red Cross Unit No. 5. and
commanded by DR.. Ryon Devereaux,
OF Washington, now at Allentown,
Pa, which will leave shortly for
France. Scores of citizens aided in
cutting potatoes for planting the COM
munity field loaned the Association
by william NJ. Mstthewson.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-05
DISTRICT CAVALRY
GETS SIX RECRUITS
Recruiting Officers Are Pleased with
Results of Drive.

Six men signed up in the District
Cavalry yesterday in the final drive
for recruits.
The new men are now being sworn
into d Troop, and when IL reaches
war strength OF lO5 men the First
Squadron will be complete and ready
to be called out on July IS.
The Boy Scout Band will play each
afternoon and evening this week 70
stimulate recruiting. and there will be
dances each evening at the recruiting
station. 1897 F street. The station has
been gaily decorated for the dances.
The four troops-A. B. c and Dare
to be called out July q. according 10
the latest order Of the War Depart
ment, and will be Joined with the four
troops Of the Richmond Blues. four
Essex troops from New Jersey, and
Maryland Machine Gun Company.
and will then go to a Southern train
ing camp.
The men who Joined yesterday were
Arthur v. o'Connor, J. Warren
Craven, G. J. Fitzgerald. Mason Gull
bsult, Frank Arcuri and Antonio
Borsellino.
Sergt w. Z. Boughton. OF Troop 3.
has been in charge Of recruiting.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-05
RECRUITING DRIVES
HAVE slim RESULTS
Many Army Applicants in No Con-
dition to Enlist.

Although yesterday was set aside
by number of Washington's citizens
associations for recruiting drives for
the regular army, only negligible re-
suits were obtained. This proves the
experience of officers in Washington
that holiday recruiting rarely results
in the enrolment of as many men
as on other days.
There was no lack Of applicants
at the various stations, but a2par-
emily an unusually large proportion
of them took a few drinks in an
ticipation of the fact that 1t would
be their last opportunity before en-
listing. At one station there were
fifteen would-be recruits who were
unable to sign their names in a leg
ible manner. Their names and ad-
dresses were taken. and IL they ap-
pear sober this morning and are
otherwise acceptable, they will doubt
less be enrolled among the country s
defenders.
Il want to fight" Is about the first
phrase an intoxicated patriot uses
in signifying his desire to enlist.
The first inclination of the recruit
ing officer is to square of and in
form him If he wants a fight he has
come to the right place, but the in
ebriated citizen promptly indicates
that nothing personal is intended, and
1t is the Kaiser whom he wishes to
attack.
As a rule It takes about twice as
many applicants whose warlike inten-
tions are produced by booze, as 1t does
of the sober kind to result in an aver
age number of actual enrollments in
tn ranks of Uncle Sans fighting
men. With a few drinks under his
skin, the ordinary citizen feels equal
TO lic'iing the whole Germany army.
The next morning his courage has
generally oozed through the pores OF
his skin-and he doesn't enlist.
Yesterdays enlistments in the Third
Infantry. d. c. n. G.. included John
W. Ledman, Washington; William
Burnett, OF Virginia, and II. F. War
ring, of Washington.
Enlistments in the First Separate
Battalion included ]. Jones, Louisa
Court, Va; Daniel E. Green, Rock
vile, Md: William Barnes. Heath
Springs, n. c.; Frank A. Thompson.
Washington. D. c.: William E. Hart
ley, Upper Marlboro, Nd; James z.
Weldon. Daniel Weldon and Joseph
Sommerville, all OF this city.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-05
WANTS congressman
To EXAMINE BUREAU

An urgent appeal for a Congressional |
investigation of the alleged unsatis-
factory working conditions at the
Bureau of Engraving and Printing. in
stead Of the proposed investigation by
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
Crosby was made by Rev. DIR. z. Al
bert Cook. pastor of Capitol Heights
Congregational Church. who Is prev
ing himself a champion of the women
bureau workers cause.
While Rev. DIR. Cook feels that an
investigation of any sort will do some
good. he is Of the BELIEF that the
necessary far-reaching and permanent
results will not be achieved unless
some disinterested authority" be en-
gagged.
The following is the statement OF DR..
Cook. made public last night:
Il notice from the newspa pers that
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
Crosby has promised Miss Rankin.
Congresswoman from Montana, to
commence an investigation into con-
ditions in the Bureau Of Engraving
and Printing today.
with all due respect to Mr.. Crosby
I should like to urge that such an in
vestigation. where the charges and
the issues are so serious. be conducted
by a Congressional committee and not
by one of the officials who has au-
thority over and hence responsibility
for the department which is being
Investigated.
There is the greatest danger II the
investigation is private and hurried
and conducted by those who would
have to share the blame for bad con.
ditions, If such were found, and who
would have power to favor or injure
the witnesses, who might be called
that many of them would fear to tell
the truth. and that some of them
would testify falsely for the sake OF
saving their positions or winning
favors from their superiors.
Many of the questions at issue are
such as Director Ralph must know
more about than anyone else, and he
should be put on the stand with suit.
able opportunity for cross examina.
ton by some disinterested authority
or the investigation will be very much
less than the situation requires"
The Washington herald., 1917-07-05
ALLEGORICAL DRAMA
At SYLVAN THEATER

Fifteen thousand people applauded
when Columbia came to the rescue OF
the fighting nation OF Europe in the
allegorical drama, "The Call Of the
Allies" presented at the Sylvan Thea
ter by Mrs. Christian Hemmick last
night.
Joy and her filmy clad spirites frol-
licked with Peace, Liberty and Free
dom, when brutal man and power and
greed, added by the fire brands OF
war drive them and their children
from the earth. Justice is drugged by
gold, Servia and Belgium are trampled
in an attempt to save.
France and England came to the
rescue. Imperial Russia Joined and
the sorrows of the Russian peasants
inspired a new order that persudes
the war with vigor. Poland and the
other allies told Of wrongs endured.
Columbia next entered and justice
and peace were brought to life amid
the strains Of the Star Spangled Ban
ner and the cheers Of the nations
and audience.
The Marine Band under direction
Of Lieut.. William H. Santleman,
played the national anthems Of each
country as the characters came on
the screen.
Before the pageant there were sing
ing by the chorus and audience. Lead
by Prof. Stanfield, who directed in
the absence of Reginald de Koven,
the chorus sang patriotic songs. Mrs.
Edna Thomas, soprano; Mrs. Anna
Brett Sunny, contralto; Louis
Thompson, tenor. and Mrs. Wilder,
lead the singing.
Those in the case were: Milton
Bryan, Miss Virginia Hereford, Miss
Vietta Droney, Arth, white, Miss
Lou White, Mrs. Chase, Maurice
Jarvis, Henry Dolan, Mrs. Wilcox. l.
Kent Morrison, Denis e. Connell, Miss
Helen Giffith. Mr.. Reybeau. Charles
Shaw. Miss Katherine Drain, Mrs.
Maud Howell Smith, Miss Greobeils
Rivero. Mr.. Hatfield, Antonia Rivero,
Finely Hayes, Messrs. Mortimer
Clarke, ,Neiligh, McMullen, Under
wood. Lewis Thompson, Mrs. Anna
Brett SUNNY. Mrs. o'Dede, Mason
Wright. and Miss Charlotte Hospn.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-05
NORTHCLIFFE TALKS
BEFORE PRESS CLUB
Censorship Discussed Con6dentially
for Writers Benefit.

Lord Northclitfe publisher Of the Lon
don Times. the Daily Mail and a score
Of other British publications. and Brit
ish high commissioner TO the United
States delivered a frank address last
night before the National Press Club
The rooms were crowded by members.
including a number OF Senators and
Representatives and high administra-
tive officials.
Lord Northcliffe handled the censor
ship situation in England and this
country in a vigorous and candid man.
ner, but it was requested that no pub
licity be given to what he said. He
touched on other phases of the war
after he had been introduced by Graf
ton S. Wilcox, president OF the club.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-05
Wilbur Wright, BUT
aero STORY WRONG
Hotel Guest Has Same Name a:
Dayton Birdman.

wilbur Wright has just come into
town and Is at the So-an-So Hotel" q"
One of the managing editors
friends came into the office last
night, leaned over a desk and whis-
pered this hot news tip in his ear.
Wilbur Wright, the aeroplane in
ventor, in town! What a whopping
good interview he probably had under
his. hati
The managing editor jumped out of
his chair, grabbed a reporter, told
him the news and hurried him of to
the hotel.
Mr.. Wright happened to be in his
room when the reporter arrived.
Sure, I'll see him." answered Mr..
Wright to the telephone operator,
when the reporter telephoned up for
talk.
Mr.. Wright proved to be jolly 1T
tie man, from New York, by the way.
and he slapped one hand down on the
reporters shoulder in great glee,
I'm fooling you boys every week. -
he grinned. I'm Just a travelling
salesman. and happen to have the
same name as the Dayton man, and
so the reporters are on my trail near
Iy every day."
And you should have seen how the
managing editors jaw dropped when
he heard how the story fiivyered,
The Washington herald., 1917-07-05
DIPLOMAT PRAISES
| SPIRIT OF AMERICA
Ambassador Jusserand Makes Stir
ring Address at Celebration.


Ambassador J. J. Jusserand. Of
France, speaking at Independence Day
exercises on the slopes Of the Sold
ier's Home lawn under the auspices
of the, Park View Community Center
yesterday afternoon, stirred his hun
dreds of hearers deeply when he cited
the safe landing of American troops
in France as the first victory in the
great battle to make lasting the sacred
principles set forth in your Declara-
ton of Independence of 1776."
"Our people," the ambassador con-
tinued, feel grateful beyond the ex-
preston of words for the sending of
Gen. Pershing to France to repay the
visit Of nearly a century and q half
ago of our Gen. Rochambeau.
I'VE are nurtured by the charac-
teristic warmth OF heart Of Americans
being bestowed upon US and We in
tensely admire you people, whose gen.
erosity knows no bounds.
~ already see beyond the mist of
war a victory for the allies, now that
the United States has entwined her
flag and i also happily see at not
distant date the returning of your
troops to receive the blessings OF an
undying posterity."
Amba ssador Jusserand stood before
a mammoth American flag, beside
which also the emblems OF both his
country and England. At the conclu-
sion of the Ambassadors address. the
assemblage, with barred heads sung
The Marseillaise." led by Mrs. A. B.
Crane.
When the exercises were over the
citizens OF the Petworth and Park
View communities gathered about the
Ambassador to shake his hand. Yes
terday afternoon was the first time
the French diplomat has honored
local community by accepting its In
vitation to attend q neighborhood
function.
Senator Robert L. owen, OF Okla
homa, and Sir Robert Alexander Fall
coner. a prominent Canadian. were
the other two speakers at the cere-
monies. Both speakers emphasized
the necessity for the use Of school,
houses as community centers, pointing
out that in no more satisfactory man
ner can a unifying sentiment be OBJ
tanned.
senator owen sdiu no Wouiu pe
happy when every city in the coun-
try had such community examples as
the one being set by the Park View
section of Washington.
A feature of the musical program
rendered was the singing of the
patriotic song. Sons OF America" by
DR.. William Boyd. accompanied by
William T. Pierson.
The Rev. Walter F. Smith opened
the ceremonies by reading the Dec
laration OF Independence. Singing OF
the Star Spangled Banner" en- masse
marked the finale.
After the exercises there was
rhythmic dancing by the pupils of the
Park View Public School under the
direction of Cecil B. Norton. Re
freshments were served.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-05
COSTUMED PLAYERS
DEPICT EARLY DAYS
Large Audience Witnesses Presen-
tation of Colonial Drama.

The spirit of 1917 minlged with that
Of 1776 in Memorial Continental Hall
last night, at the special presentation
Of the patriotic play. "The Continen-
tai Congress" by members OF the De-
partment of the Interior. under the
auspices of the National Society of
the Daughters OF the American Rev
olution.
A large audience, dotted with the
uniforms Of the soldiers and sailors,
who were especially invited guests.
lost themselves In the atmosphere Of
almost q century and q half ago, be-
ing absorbed for nearly, three hours
in witnessing those events which led
to the birth of the nation, and hear
ing from the lips OF men representing
the patriots of that period those
speeches which have since become i'm
mortal.
The ringing Of the Liberty Bell was
heard, as was the fifes and drums Of
the blood bespattered characters In
the Spirit Of '76 and the stirring fare
well address Of Gen. George Wash
ington, and the audience was thrilled
repeatedly to spontaneous outbursts
of approval. Interspersed between
the various stages of early American
history, portrayed by the costumed
players, were patriotic selections by
the Marine Band. Additional features
were provided in the historical drama
by tableaux, notable among these be-
ing "The Baptism of the Flag" and
THE Spirit of 1917"
J. L. McBrien. of the Bureau OF Ed
ucation. and author of the play was
present. f. ]. Ayres, chief clerk of
the Department OF the Interior, re-
cited the prologue.
Cast of Play.
Mrs. George Thatcher Guernsey,
president general Of the National So
ciety of the Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution, was in charge OF the
executive committee, being assisted
by Mrs. Bertha NJ. Robbins and Miss
Bertha Frances Wolfe.
Those who were in the cast OF the
play follow: Miss Helen NJ. Drake.
Mrs. Sylvanus z. Johnson. Mrs.
Thomas A. Dobyns. Miss Lucille VIII
kinson. Mrs. Tounis Hoisberg. Mrs.
James !. Parker. Maj. Abram r.
Springsteen. George r. Laird. w. e.
Garlick. jr., W. A Gonzalez, Mrs.
Henry S. Selden. Mrs. Clayton Emig.
j. Carson Byan. jr., Samuel Harris,
Capt. D. W. Thayer. A. w. Patterson,
w. S. Deffenbaugh. W. F. Waite,
Philip NJ. Riefxin, W. r. Layne,
Homer Smith, John r. Grace. G. b.
Gardner. Joseph ]. Cotter. w. r.
Hood, William J. McGee. L. c. Foster,
| Glen NJ. Shaeffer, Charles G. Town
send. William G. Feely. c. Z. Harris.
Gilbert l. Hall. Cyrus Root, Andrew
| Jordan Green, Robert Connell, LLOYD
T. Everett, John B. Torbett, e. Z.
Henry. Thomas r. Manning. G. w.
Keane. ]. II. Smith. A. c. Monahan.
L. c. Thornton. w. 3. Hill. Charles
| Waranow, and J. l.. McBrien.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-05
Only Two Accidents
Reported on Fourth

Two injuries. one by firecracker
and the other by a "sparkler,"
was the Fourth of July toll of
accidents reported at police head
quarters last night.
Both victims are small children.
They were treated at the Casualty
Hospital and their condition re-
ported mot serious"
Edwin McGrafth. 2 years old, 90
Seventh street northeast, received
burns about the forehead and eyes
from the explosion OF firecracker.
Elsie Starkey, . years old, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Nellie Starkey. 469 II
street northwest, ignited her dress
while holding an electrical spark
ler." But for the quick work OF
Bernian Petteys. I63 H street north
west, who went to the aid OF the
child, and extlnguished the flames
with his bare hands. she would in
all probability have been fatally
burned.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-05
Mrs. William A. Smith
In an Auto Collision

An automobile, owned by Senator
William Alden Smith, of Michigan,
and operated by Mrs. Smith, collided
at Connecticut avenue and M street
yesterday afternoon with an automo-
bile owned by Walter w. Birth. 4l05
Eighth street northwest. The latter's
car was damaged. No one was in
jured. The accident is said to have
been unavoidable.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-05
Important Change in Schedules
Southern Railway System
Effective sunday. Julx q

Local Train, No. 9, for Danyille
and way stations leaving Washing
ton. 7:20 a. m. will be discontinued. i.
Train; No. 4s, for Manassas. Front
Royal, Strasburg and way stations
Will leave Washington 7:4o a. m.
and be operated daily between
Washington and Strasburg. Consult
Agents for details.--Adv,
The Washington herald., 1917-07-05
MEXICAN STUDENTS MEET.

Mexico City, July ia mass meet
ing of students was held here todss
to discuss the manifesto recently is
that they work foH absolute neutral
ity in the war. The nestins was with
out disorder -.s
The Washington herald., 1917-07-05

To enable an automobile driver to
see II his rear light is burning, with.
out leaving his seat, an Englishman
hasffnyented series Of suitably
mounted mirrors.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-05
Carranza Observe, Fourth.

Mexico City, July 4-President Car
rama attended a Fourth of July ceIe-
nration at the American Hospital to.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-05

Executive avenue west, deliberately
crossed the street and took up a stand
at the west gate Of the White House
without being molested.
The crowds along the avenue were
so great that the police, who were
mostly at the northeast corner of the
White House Grounds, did not notice
what was happening and II was sew
eral minutes until a squad rushed up
to the west gate and started to corral
Miss Young and her squad. Most OF
the squad surrendered easily, but lit
tie Miss Joy Young fought like a
tigress to hold to her banner. A big
policeman threw his arms around her
and held her tight until the police
cars came.
While the women were being ar
rested the police also picked up three
men. W. P. Cain, OF 1015 Twentieth
street northwest: Arthur Simpson. OF
211O r street northwest, and C. Z.
Morgan, of 1872 Tenth street north
west. They were locked up and
charged with disorderly conduct. Nor
gan tore UP a suffrage paper which
was offered him.
Refused to Give Bail.
At the police station Inspector Grant
demanded SIS bail from each of the
women, on a charge OF obstructing
public sidewalks. and they refused to
put UP the bail because. they said,
they had such difficulty in having
their bail returned the previous time
some of them had been arrested, and
later discharged. The women were
then taken to the House of Detention
where they were searched, given a
cold bath. and given a good supper.
Their comrades were also allowed to
bring food to them.
The women will contend before
Judge Mullowny this morning that
they have been Illegally arrested.
I'VE have been repeatedly told"
said Mrs. Abby Scott Baker, that
there is no law in the District which
forbids the carrying of banners and
peaceful picketing. The members Of
the Woman's Party were arrested
simply because there was might, not
right, to arrest them. The fact that
Representative Howard. of Georgia,
is introducing a bill in Congress to
make carrying banners illegal in the
future is proof that it is legal now"
The President and Mrs. Wilson were
away at the time OF the demonstra-
tion, as they had started down the
river on the Mayfiower about 10
o'clock, and did not get back to Wash
ington until late last evening.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-05
A Clear Complexion
May Be Yours, If You Take E-Z
, IL. Tablets

Most every woman wants a nice, clear complexion and
can have it at trifhng cost.
Constipation in women is increasing to alarming extent,
and this causes poor circulation, which accounts for yellow
muddy, pmPB compilations which many women are trying
to overcome.
Ez Tablets is the dependable remedy for bad COM
pexon They act on the liver and bowels like caome yet
have no dangerous atsrefec They assist nature to throw
on the impurities that get into the blood They will surely clear
even the most distressing condition quickly and tone up the
entire system giving pure, fresh ruddy skin
They are easy to take-absolutely pwe-and will cure
that constipation and make you feel and look ne One hun
ded little ehoeolateeoaed tablets cost 2sc Sample package
Sc. Sold BY
ODONNELL'S DRUG STORES
And All Other Duggists
The Washington herald., 1917-07-05
Tell Your Wife
corns Lift Off
Doesn't hurt q bit TO lift corns
or eaIIuses OF with fingers.

Not a twinGe OF pain
or soreness before ap-
plying, or afterwards.
This may sound like a
dream to corn-pestered
men and women who
have been cutting. nj
ing and wearing tor
turous plasters. Yes.
Corns lift out and cal
luses peel on as IL by
magic.
A sm all bottle OF
Freezone costs but q
few cents at any drug
store. Apply a few
drops dire city upon
your tender corn or cal
lus, and instantly the
soreness disappe ears:
then shortly the corn
or callus will be 30
loose that II lifts of.
Freezone dries In
stantly. 1t doesn't eat
out the corn or callus,
but just shrivels il up
SO II lifts away without
even irritating the sur
rounding skin. Women
should keep a tiny bot
tie handy on the dresser
and never let a corn or
callus ache twice.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-05
Took stand at Gates.

While these women were being ar
rested the second detail OF pickets.
led by Miss Joy Young. walked south
In Madison place and turned onto the
north sidewalk of the avenue, and
moved west. They marched west to