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The Washington times., 1917-07-21
HOWARD SLATED
TO BECOME new
CAPITAL MAYOR"

congrsssfnan William Sehley How
ard Of Georgia Is slated TO become
the chairman OF the District sub
committee OF the House -Appropris,
lions committee and will supplant
Robert N. Page OF North Carolina as
mayor OF Washington"
Mr.. Page retired from Congress at
the beginning OF this session. Mr..
Howard, another member OF the Ap-
propriations Committee, 10 in line for
the subcommittee ehairmanshIp and
all indications are he will steer the
next District OF Columbia appropria-
ton bill through the House.
The subcommittee chairman who
handles the District budget bears
most important relations to the Ma
tional Capital and Is generally in po-
sition either to retard or promote
Its development The Appropriations
Committee invariably accepts the
District bill substantially as drafted
by the subeommlttGe. @
Congressman Howard Il 4 seity
member" OF Congress. He comes
from Atlanta and f. qualified to pass
upon matters affecting large cities.
Mr.. Howard said today that he be-
lisved theApeopIe OF this country had
. pride in their Capital, desired to
see II developed and would not favor
q niggardly policy OF appropriations
The Georgia member has an open
mind on the hAlf-and-half plan
The Washington times., 1917-07-21
MOTORCYCLE SDECAR
Big HELP TO SHERIFF

Evidence OF the value OF the motor
cycle and sidecar in special work
connected with the mounted sheriff.
force Is revealed in the following In
cident that occurred at Milwaukee,;
I'VE had a warrant for the arrest
OF a man and were satisfied that he
would give US a great deal Of work
in trying to locate him." says Patrick
McManus, sheriff. I'VE had q bunch
that he would put in an appearance
at the house of correction at an early
date to visit a brother prisoner who
was being held there. We notified
the warden OF the house of correction
to advise this office as soon as he
came in.
at was not long before we received
word from the warden that the man
we were looking for was at the Of
fice OF the house OF correction and de-
sired to visit with his brother. i'm
mediately detailed a deputy with the
Harley-Davidson motorcycle and in
structed the ,under-sheriff to go with
him in the sidecar. The man was ar
rested and lodged in jail in the short
time OF twenty-four minutes.
1--WE md that motorcycles with the
sidecar attachment are very handy in
performing efficient police work and
we are OF the opinion that an office
of this kind is handicapped by not
having more motorcycles with side
cars"
The Washington times., 1917-07-21
An Auto Race Case.

Where the plaintiff knowingly entered
an area reserved for those who paid ad-
nzission to see an automobile race at a
place where the fence was down. with
out paying admission, and within TWEEN
~ minutes after his entry, before there
wRS time to acquiesce in his presence,
he was hurt by an automobile which
''1ew the track at q curve" he was a
trespasser. and defendants. who owed
him no duty except to abstain from WILL
ful injury, were properly granted a non
Slit-Aughtrsy W. WIles. 81 S. E
e. c. S0a)
The Washington times., 1917-07-21
DISTRICT A. A. A. CLUB
GETS Sc new MEMBERS
Every Legation Except One Now
Represented IN Organization.

That war has not frightened the
purse-strings OF Washington motor
lists is made evident in the list OF
new members which the A A. 4
District Of Columbia Club has issued
for the first ten days OF July. The
list contains fifty-six names.
The District club has been long
noted as one drawing its membership
from among the nations notableI
gathered in the National Capital, and
now, according to Judge Martin A
Knapp, president OF the organization
practically every foreign embassy
and legation Is represented upon the
clubs roster, the recent addition OF
Vicomte Dejean, OF the French en-
bassy; NJ. de Freyre, charge DAT
fairies OF Peru, and Giuseppe Brar1-
bills, Of the Italian embassy, leaving
only one other legation to be brought
into the fold.
A perusal of .the list of new mem
bers shows the navy to be repre-
sented by Admiral Franklin C. Prih-
die. and the army by Major Arthur
+. cassells.
Others prominent in the social, pro-
fessionAl and business life Of Wash
ington are: H. H. briggs, Edwin
CAllow, Richard L Frye, Percy Gran
ford, Frederick V. CoviIle, F. B.
Devereux, D. n. Faunce, Harriette P.
Shadd, C, H, Spencer, A W. Cum
mings, Herbert Andrews, Francis
Kiefer, Paul G. Brock. DR.. Arthur B.
Crane. Thomas F.Davis, Theodore A.
HoStetler. Frank H. Kramer, Jacob L.
Lapidus, Newman Little, Charles F.
Roberts, Charles H. Small, DR.. L. B.
Swormstedt, Linda Hutchinson Webb,
Frank E. Elder, Mrs. A. z. Bates, DR..
w. B. Mason, z. B. Adams, Joseph
McReynolds, Burgess w. Marshall.
Mrs. Walter Van sweringer, George
F. Benkert, T. H. Braden, Elisha B.
Carrier, H. D. Kizer, B. C. LinthIcum,
Charles colfax Long, c. z. Rabbit.
w. II. Simpson, DR.. George B. welch,
CASTOR B. White, jeremiah W. jerks,
James B. Lambie, W. L Redron,
George W. Rue, Otis D. SWEET, w. D.
Jameson, Sydney NJ. Wilder, B. G.
Carter. S. J. Masters, Charles G. Stott,
E. B. Webster.
The Washington times., 1917-07-21
SINGERS HERE ON TOUR
TO ENTERTAIN FIGHTERS

The United States Naval Reserve
Quartet is in Warrington on q tour
Of this country before going "GVer
there"
C. F. steffes- Is manager Of the
singers. The quartet was all but
adopted by the First Separate Bat
TALON, N. G. d. C., when = perform
ancS was given at the colored camp
in Potomac Park last night
Today at 4:30 o'clock the men in
training at Fort Meyer will be en-.
tsrtained. Indian Head will be Wis
tied tomorrow. Quantico will hear
the men Sunday. The next day the
sailors at Norfolk will be serenaded.
The quartet Is composed of Ray
mond Dahlberg, Raymond Brennan,
Theodore Kline. and Kennith John
son.
The Washington times., 1917-07-21
WEEK IN REALTY 2.
GIVES BROKERS
REALIZED HOPES

Real estate trading for the third
week OF July was regarded as highly
satisfactory by brokers. While 1t
showed a slight decline from the rec
ord-bresking figures OF the preceding
six days. 1t kept pace with the activ-
ity Of the corresponding week OF 1916.
Should the expectations OF the brok-
ers for the closing days OF the month
be realized the record for this July
will surpass the figures for July, 1916.
While showing fewer transactions
the volume of trading for the past
week exceeded by ffty-three lots the
business of the preceding week. In
volyed In the 1877 transactions of the
past six days were 293 lots and par
cells Of real estate.
Half I'm Far Suburbs.
As becomes midsummer trading
more than half the sales were of prop
erty in the outlying suburbs. In these
sections 1873 parcels changed owners.
The near-urban district ranked second,
with forty-one lots conveyed. The
southeast and northwest ran q close
race for third position.
Monday was the busiest day of the
week, thirty-three sales being re-
ported. Thursday was a close second
with thirty-two deals. There were
twenty-five sales concluded on Tues
day, nineteen on Wednesday, and
fourteen on Friday. Only 1ve deals
were recorded on the half-holiday OF
Saturday.
The largest transaction closed this
week involved a consideration OF
1900. The Empire Circuit Com
pany, for that price, secured the Ly-
ceum Theater property at Eleventh
and c streets northwest, which has
an entrance on Pennsylvania avenue.
The property was sold recently at
auction.
The Washington times., 1917-07-21
TRIES TO JOIN ARMY
LAUNDRY" BRANCH

e. John Chinaman, .inscrutabie, bland,
appeared at the army recruiting tent
at Seventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue northwest and in Pidgin Eng
lish announced his intention OF en-.
listing.
What IL your manner" asked Sergt.
William c. Hunt, in charge. The re-
ply, Sergeant Hunt says, sounded q
cross between q noseful OF cayenne
pepper and a Chinese food.
I'VE won't put that down just yet"
said Hunt
John was then asked in what
branch he wanted to enlist.
Laundry"
whats that?" asked Hunt. The
answer was repeated.
"But there amt no SUCH" an
nounced Hunt
Then, no can enlist" said John
Chinaman. I'VE China boy, washee.
No nghtse. Good blye."
The Washington times., 1917-07-21
TOMATO PRICES Low;
ONLY BOX TODAY

Prices Of tomatoes dropped at the
Farmers Produce Market this morn
ing. The supply on hand was larger
than on any previous day this year
according to the Department OF
Weights. Measures. and Markets OF
the District.
Fine tomatoes were selling at from
81 to $3.50 per box today. Only a few
extra fancy ones brorght as much as
~ per box. A. week ago the prices
ranged from $3.50 to ss.5O. These
boxes average approximately three
pecks. SO that the price per peck
would run from 3S1-s cents to so
cents per peck for good tomatoes.
The Washington times., 1917-07-21
PROVES
ITSELF CAPABLE
OF LONG TOURING

That the electric automobile Is ad-
mirably adapted for long runs has
just been proven by an inter-city
run made from Atlantic City to New
York on June 10, under the auspices
OF the New York Electric Vehicle
Association. The run is a blow to
old traditions about the electric pas
senger car being favorable for only
short trips. Everyone knows that
the electric is the ideal city car, but
to see II take its place on the road
and show remarkable speed and en-
durance brings a thrill to the hearts
of those who have always believed In
the future and the possibilities Of the
electric automobile.
The test was conducted purely to
demonstrate the "electric's" speed
and endurance and to show that 1t Is
not alone the ideal lady's city car
but 1t Is also a mans road car, a
capable and hardy machine. Its per-
Torrance compared creditably' with
the best performances of gasoline
driven cars over the same route
Kept Up to Legal Speed.
It Is even doubtful IL q greater
speed than was accomplished by this,
electric" would be demanded by
the average motorist. and II Is GER
tain that greater speed would not be
legal. The run was made inn q
Baker r. 4 L stock car, model Bx. T.
which Is q new model and which this
run practically introduces to the pub
lie, The feature of this model Is
that II Is lower hung, Offering con-
sequently less wind resistance and
Increased battery space.
The car left New York on June IL,
driven by Edward Smith, OF the Baker
R. & L. Company, with Waldo W.
selIew, a passenger, as official OBJ
server for the New York Electric
Vehicle Association. The trip to At
lantIc City, which was chiefly to in
vestiEate road conditions, was made
in the comfortable time OF less than
eight hours, no special effort being
made to make a record In speed, the
plan being to make the speed EFFORT
on the return trip.
HAN Cost of Gasoline.
The run from Atlantic City to New
York was made in lve hours and
ffty-eight minutes actual running
time, with a stop OF one hour and a
half at Lakewood. The distance COW
cred by the car from Atlantic City to
New York was 1924 miles, making
the average running time 20h miles
per hour. The entire distance was
covered with the car running at nth
and sixth speeds.
One OF the startling features
brought out by this trip was that
the current used to drive the car
from Atlantic City TO New York cost
less than half the price OF enough
Easolene to drive a gas car over the
same route. Two hundred and eighty
three ampere hours were used in the
run, an average OF 2.29 per mile. the
cost Of which at q 6-cent:per-kilowatt-
hour rate, which IL the maximum
charging rate In New York city, would,
make the cost sI-SS, I
The Washington times., 1917-07-21
oulMET 10 DRAFTED.

BOSTON. yult 11.--Franeis ouinst
who last week won the Western
amateur golf ehampIonAhfp. was one
of the nrst twenty-fivs men drafted
in the wealthy town Of Broohins.
Figuring exemptions. he viii b
among the FIRST men called
The Washington times., 1917-07-21
PRESIDENT TAKES CRUISE.

In order to get away from the
cares OF his office for q day or two.
the President went aboard the naval
yacht MAynower this morning. in
tending to spend the weekend eruis-
ing in Chesapeake bay. Mrs. Wilson
accompanied him.
The Washington times., 1917-07-21

In an action against two defendants for
the death OF q woman struck by an auto
mobile. where one OF the important ques-
tons was which defendant owned the
automobile. and the verdict was for the
plaintiff as against one defendant and
for the other defendant. and the judE-
ment on the verdict for plaintiff was re-
versed on an appeal by the defendant
found liable. the judgment in favor. Of
the other defendant will be also re-
Versed on plaintiffs appeal. and a new
trial awarded as 70 both, 30 that the
question a. to the ownership OF the
automobile may remain open as TO both
parties--McGovern vs.. Oliver. ls3 n. 7.
s. z76
The Washington times., 1917-07-21

While q trolley car was under full
control OF the motorman and proceeding
slowly across q street diagonally, plain
tin drove his automobile into the car.
the machine striking the car at the
Ftght-hand corner. There was ample
room for plaintiff TO have avoided the
car. which was In plain sight Held that.
rs the motorman would have been tustI-
ned In assuming that plaintiff would
stop before reaching the track or turn
90 as TO avoid q collision. the street car
company cannot be held liable on the
theory OF the motormsn's Negligence
Harvey Va PhiladelphIa Rapid Transit
Company, 90 A (Pa-) 7e6-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-27

BERLIN Jan. 24Presdent Wilson's speech telegraph
ed to the Kaiser and Indenburg the today
sador Gerard conferred for forty minutes with Foreign Secretary
Zimmerman last night and later cabed Washington conder-
a outline of the German foreign officers impression of the
statement.
Meanwhile the Presidents sentiments fully pub
cy and officially Germany They are viewed with interest
and favor Whether Germany take official ecognzance
his declarations is not yet clear.
Responsible officials point out that President Wilson's declar
atlons toward for which the
formal discussion by the foreign Office developed belief
Germany recognize the officially for the following
Because the Allies reply to the President never officially
received by Germany.
Because is believed that Germany make further
after the insulting reply peace gges
tons by the Allies.
Because the officials desire the senate debate feel
ing that statement from Germany would interfere
affairs.
Because Germany does time opportune for
her to state her terms though willing to discuss the speech it.
self
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-27
STEWARD HARRISON
HAS NEW POSITION
Popular Hotel Berkeley Steward
Will Enter Employ Of Queen City
Hotel In Cumberland

Steward Henry Harrison, OF the
Hotel Berkeley, one of the best known
young men Of Martinsburg, has oc-
cepted the position OF steward at
the Queen City Hotel in Cumberland,
and will leave in a few days for
that city.
Mr. Harrison has been a resident
Of Martinsburg but few years, and
during that time has made numerous
friends, all Of whom extend best wish
es for success in his new surround
ings Mr.. Harrison was manager OF
the Martinsburg Collegians few
years ago when that team was the
best in this section. He has also
taken part in many home talent
plays, and has made a decided hit.
All Of his friends deplore his loss to
Martinsburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-27
ECONOMY BOARD IS
FAVORED BY HOUSE:
AND BILL PASSES
GOVERNOR ELECT CoRNWELL'S
MEASURE ADOPTED BY LOW
Err HOUSE.
ALMOST SOLlDLY THE MINORITY
VOTES AGAINST 1T BUT
LOSES.
WEIR, OF RANDOLPH, INTRO
DUcEs MEASURE AND LEADS
FIGHT FOR 1T.

CHARLESTON, W. Va. Jan. "a
Opposed almost soldly by the minor
ity of the house, house concurrent res
olution No. 2, introduced by Weir, OF
Randolph, and embodying Governor.
elect John j. Cornwell's suggestion for
an efficiency and economy commission
to examine and make recommends.
tions which would place administra-
ton of the states affairs on a better
business basis, was adopted by the
house of delegates yesterday by vote
of 81 to 81. The sponsor for the res
olution in opening the debate, said
after briefly explaining the provisions
of the resolution for a commission OF
business men, three from one party
and two from another, that the Great
ing of such a commission involved a
plain business proposition as to wheth.
er or not the state wished it's affairs
to be conducted as any successful bus.
mess would be, and that, therefore
the resolution was in no sense politi.
cal. the fact that its members were
to serve without compensation alone
eliminated any political aspect from
it, because no one would seek appoint
ment on the commission.
Chairman Johnson. of the judiciary
committee, pointed out that Governor
Cornwell had announced during his
campaign that he would appoint a
commission of business men of both
parties to examine the departments
with a view of efficiency, and. there
fore, Mr.. Johnson said he could not
see how any political objection could
be made to the resolution. He felt
confident that none but able business
men would be selected to serve on
the commission.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-27
GERRARDSTOWN MAN
SLOWLY RECOVERING
Jacob Unger, Who Is in the Winches.
ter; Memorial Hospital, Will
Probably Recover.

Word this afternoon from Winches-
ter stated that the condition Of ia
cob Unger. a resident Of the Ger
rardstown section. this county, who
was injured yesterday shortly before
the noon hour, when he fell from a C.
V. train as it neared Ridgeway, where
he was going to visit relatives. ami
was later removed to the Winchester
Memorial hospital. is getting along
nicely and the chances for his re-
covery are exceedingly bright.
In falling Mr. Unger struck his
head on the roadbed. and it was fear
ed at first that his skull had been
fractured but .h,s proved to be un'
true
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-27
BODY OF THE THIRD
VICTIM NOT. FOUND
William Grimm's Remains Are BEING
Searched for Today-other Bod.
les Located.

Up to a late hour this afternoon
only two of the three bodies. who
were drowned yesterday in the Po-
tomac river near Harpers Ferry, had
been recovered, but searching parties
are numerous and are doing every
thing possible to locate the remains
of the third victim.
The bodies of Raymond Grimm,
aged 10, and Richard Show, aged 40,
have been recovered. being found
late last night in about twenty-five
feet of water. not far from the place
where the boat went over. The 9TH
er victim is William Grimm.
The bodies have been taken to their
homes at Dargan, but no funeral ar
rangements will be made until the
other body has been found. or the
hunt is given ND.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-27
TRAINS RUNNING
ALMOST ON TIME
Floods are Subsiding and Trains are
Not Experiencing Much Diff
ficuIty.

B. & o. trains are running about on
schedule time today. Reports from
the central and western parts of the
state are to the effect that the floods
are subsiding and but little difficulty
is being experienced. Between Clarks-
burg and Parkersburg several wash
outs held up traffic and trains were
detoured over the Ohio river division,
causing them TO reach this section
very late.
However, repairs have been made
and trains from Parkersburg and 9th
er western cities are able to use the
tracks and not be detoured over an
other road Considerable damage is
reported along the Ohio and Mononga'
hela rivers and a few lives have been
lost. On this side of the mountains
however, the flood has failed to ma.
terialize and there appears to be no
danger of one.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-27
EXTENSION SCHOOL
WILL Be HELD HERE
MARCH 6, 1888
COLONEL NAT T. FRAME, or UNI.
VERSlTY, HERE TODAY MAX.
IN cARRANGEMENTS.
THREE INSTRUCTORS FROM THE
STATE UNIVERSITY WILL IN.
STRUCT THE FARMERS.
VARIOUS SUBJECTS WILL BE DIS
cussEo BY THOSE IN CHARGE
OF THE WORK.

Colonel Nat r Frame. state agri-
cultural agent at The university, is
in the city today comforting with
County Agent d. P. Branson relative
to the extension school which will be
held here on March 6, Z, and 9 and
several other matters pertaining to
Mr. Branson's work.
Announcement was made that the
instructors for the school would be
DR., e. A. Louder, of the university:
Prof. w. II. Cave, dairyman at the
university, and DR.. r. b. Dustman,
soil specialist at the university. The
latter gentlemen will not be present
during the entire time, but they will
give several addresses, the program
having been so arranged that they
can pay visit here, and then at
tend another sehoal without con.
fiict of dates.
Or. Louder, who is we'll known to
practically ever farmer in this sec
ton. hopes to be present during the
entire time. and will deliver a number
of addresses. He has visited the
county on several occasions, and the
farmers are always glad to hear him
Since the announcement that the
school would be held here there have
been number of inquiries relative to
the date, but the time was not made
known until Mr.. Frame arrived in the
city today. This is the first oppor-
tunity the farmers of Berkeley and
surrounding counties will have to at
tend such a school, and it is expected
a large number Will take advantage
of it,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-27

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 24.-Britisb and
herman torpedo craft FLASHED in the
North Sea Monday night. and fought
IN quick succession two of the liv.
nest naval actions of the war. Both
battles took place off the Dutch
coast.
oinclally, the only definite state.
mehI at hand is British admiralty
'eporI issued yesterday afternoon and
supplemented by a brief announce.
i"ehC last night. From this it would
appear that the two. actions ended in
araW although it was asserted that
vac Germans were badly punished. I'm.
o'Hoial advices strengthened by the
arrival OF wounded German sailors in.
uieate that the Teuton fiotilla suffer.
u severe defeat. The losses thus
iaF definitely known are one Ger
"lan and one British destroyer. 1t is
almost certain, however, that two
uerman destroyer, including the v.6s
"e'e sunk and three others disabled
cue British admiralty admits the loss
u tire officers and Al men. Three
herman officers are known to have
been killed.
me V-6s's commander was picked
~ from the icy waters. Both legs
4au Oeen shot off and he was cling.
'ls 70 piece of wreckage.
throughout the evening heavy can.
"Oaadlng was heard all along the
,OaSt bringing hundreds of Dutch
D"sneFs to the shore trying to get
glimpse of the clash.
"e German Mosquito fiotilIa" had
,'H'ured forth from the naval base al
fog. W
AOf0u lndl IL deliberately
1Vusnt an engagement with the Brit
80 'ne theory being advanced in wei
''0'nied quarters that the action was
screen either the departure or ar
;. al OF one or more German raiders
was recalled that evey time com
'ce destroyer has left or arrived a
~. 0ue port there was either Ger
an torpedo attack on the British
' OF an engagement with hostile
This was true particularly il
~ case of the Moewe's homecomine
j.. the u-liner Deutschland's depar
and return from her first trip.