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The Washington times., 1917-02-28

ALEXANDRIA, Feb. 2s.-The COM
mon council spent. about four hours
in regular session last night. Among
the more important measures was one
appropriating the sum of $4,000 more
for the maintenance of the city
schools: $500 for the associated chari-
ties, and $4OO for the construction of
a sewer on Duke street, between Fay
ette and Payn streets. The city's
tax rate on real estate and tangible
property will remain the same as last
year. $1.S0 per hundred of assessed
valuation. a discount being given for
prompt payments. A graded tax law
also was adopted affecting merchants
only. The resolution introduced by
Congressman Carlin relative to the
codification of the city laws was
adopted. An ordinance was passed
restricting the speed of all vehicles
within the city limits to twelve miles
per hour, with the exception of the
fire apparatus, which is permitted to
travel at twenty-five miles an hour
when responding to alarms. A reso-
luton to remove the drinking foun-
tain at the junstion of Cameron and
Fairfax streets, which was presented
to the city several years ago by the
Colonial Danes of Alexandria, was
laid on the table, after much discus
sion
The free kindergarten received a to-
tai of $3.50 from the recent entertain
ment given here by the Drama League
Players OF Washington.
Judge Edmund waddilI, presiding
in the United States district court
for the eastern district of Virginia,
yesterday dismissed the suit of H. B.
brought against the New
York and Pennsylvania Company for
alleged breach OF contract over $500
acres of timber land, on the ground
that the process had not been proper
lily served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Smoot and
son have returned home from a
months stay at Summerville. s. c.
y
Miss Lily Marbury is home from a
visit with friends at Richmond.
OsceoIa Tribe of Red Men will cele-
brate the seventy-third anniversary
OF the organization THIS EVENING" anu
will confer degrees.
The Old Dominion Glass Company
opened. its Belle-Pre factory this
morning. and put about one hundred
and seventy-five men and boys to
work. 4 large number of orders are
in hand.
The Alexandria Sunday School Asso-
has elected the following Of
flcers: George X. Bender. president:
A. NJ. Simpson, vice president: Elmer
secretary and treasurer:
John w. Herndon, superintendent
teacher training department: Mrs.
William Campbell, superintendent
home training department.: Miss Har-
riet Pollard, superintendent eIe-
mentary department: Miss Helen Nor
ris Cummings. superintendent sec
ondary department.: Louis c. Barley.
adult department.
Arrangements are completed for
100 horsemen from Alexandria and
counties to take part in the
inaugural parade at Washington Mon
day
The Washington times., 1917-02-28
NEWS AT ANAC0STIA
EIeeta Chapter of the Eastern Star
Holds Colonial Fete.

Electa Chapter, No. Q; Order of the
Eastern Star, held a colonial fete last
night In Masonic Hall, with Mrs
Helen NJ. Butz, worthy matron.. in
charge. The program included a
sketch by Mrs. Maud Fellheimer and
Charles \. Stevens, and a vocal solo
by Arthur L. Simpson.
Work has been started on filling in
a portion of the reclaimed area OF
the flats adjoining Anacostia bridge
in connection with a roadway which
it is proposed to construct to Giesboro
point along the shore line.
Anacostia Council, No. 16, Junior
Order OF United American Mechanics,
met last night. Several candidates
were admitted to membership.
The large Dalecarlia has been com
pletely overhauIed since 1t was taken
out of service last fall, and soon will
resume its dredging work in the Ana
costa river. The Miller dredge,
Daniel, which was forced to discon-
tinue operations BECAUSE of ice in the
river, has resumed work.
The Ladies' Guild OF Emmanuel
Church met yesterday afternoon in
the parish hall. Final reports on the
recent supper were made.
The Ladies' Altar Society of st. Te-
resa's Church has elected the follow
ing officers ort chcOming year: Mrs.
Joseph Peacock, president; Mrs. Annie
Edwards, vice president, and Mrs. Nc
Gill Redmond. secretary.
The Washington times., 1917-02-28
NEWS AT HYATTSVILLE

Just Government League to Discuss
High Cost Of Living.
The Prince Georges county branch
of the Maryland Just Government
The Washington times., 1917-02-28
Rainy Weather Blamed for
Discomfort Among AMI
mails There.
MRS. FOX SEEKS DIVORCE
Scandal Involves Her and Mr..
WoIf-BulI Moose Sore Over
Election Result.

When the rain pours down and the
skies look dirty and gray, and it's Out
Of the question to go out and play in
the Zoo and fraternize with the ami
mails, the youngsters glue their faces
to the window pane and wonder what
is going on among their friends.
They are unhappy, but not near so
unhappy as the poor animals.
When it's cold the bears are con-
tented and the Eskimo dogs are
happy. The foxes can put up with
1t, and SO can the wolves, but when
it's rainy everything goes the wrong
way.
The Washington times., 1917-02-28

osceola Tribe Of Red Men will cele
brate the seventy-third anniversary
OF the organization this evening. ant
will confer degrees.
The Washington times., 1917-02-28

The Old Dominion Glass Company
opened. its Belle-Pre factory this
morning. and put about one hundred
and seventy-five men and boys to
work. A large number OF orders are
In hand,
The Washington times., 1917-02-28

Anacostia Council, No. 16, Junior
Order OF United American Mechanics,
met last night. Several candidates
were admitted to membership.
The Washington times., 1917-02-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Smoot and
son have returned home from a
months stay at Summerville. s. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
Crisis Indicated Recently.

Disturbed conditions in Rumania were
reported in a dispatch from Petrograd
dated Monday. 1t was said that news
of revolutionary plot against King
Ferdinand had been received at the boil
sheyik headquarters in Petrograd
Other reports. II was added, tended to
confirm Indications of a political crisis.
Except for this there has been little
news from Rumania since the Ru-
manian army was forced to agree to
an armistice on the eastern front. 1t
had been reported that boishevik and
German propagandists were at work
among the Rumanian troops.
King Ferdinand, who is a member of
the Hohenzo1lern family, succeeded his
uncle. King Charles. in October, 1914.
King Charles having died at Sinaia ON
october 10. Rumania declared war on
Austria on August 27, 1916. and King
Ferdinand took personal command of
the army shortly thereafter.
King Ferdinand is the son of Prince
Leopold of Hohenzollern-Si -Sigmaringen.
and two of his brothers are generals in
the German army. He was born at Sig
maringen, August "a, 1865
Crown Prince Charles was born Octo-
Der ), 1893, and is an officer in the
Rumsnian army. He is unmarried. al
though early in 1914 it was reported
that his betrothal to the then Grand
Duchess Olga of Russia had been ar
ranged.
Queen Marie of Rumania who was a
duchess OF SAKE Coburg -Gotha is a
granddaughter of Queen Victoria of
Great Britain and was married to King
Ferdinand January 10, 1893
Since Rumania's entrance into the
war more than two-thirds of her terri
tory has been overrun by the enemy.
The royal family fed from the capital.
Bucharest, in the fall of 1916, and since
that time has been at Jassy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
Scouts Abdication Report;
to German Interests
to Discredit Ferdinand

| The report of King Ferdinand's ab-
| dication is difficult to believe said
! William T. Ellis of PHILADELPHIA. tray
elor and religious writer, who is in
| Washington today. Mr. Ellis has lust
via Russia. and is the latest American
| to leave that country. He is person
ally well acquainted with King Ferdi-
nand and with the whole royal family
/ of Rumania and has talked with them
| comparatively recently
] 1t is to the German interests to dis
credit King Ferdinand. and for that
reason the report may be viewed with
I could find no evidence of disioyaIty
among either the people or the army.
/ Rumanfa Is, moreover. loyal to the
allies Ferdinand is the object of in
tense hatred by the Germans, mainly
because, although Hohenzollern him
self, he refused to cast in his lot with
the kaiser.
They call him ferdinand the Traitor,
and promise to hang him If they can
capture him. He is nephew of the 10 70
King Carol, who was the head Of tha
senior branch of the Hohenzollern
family.
1T cannot be denied that his country,s
emergency is great. Rumania is com
pletely surrounded by disaffected Rus
sia and by the enemy. Yet I am very
sure that, whatever befalls, the nation
VIII remain steadfastly with the allies
Charles, the crown prince, in whose
favor the abdication is reported, is a
thorough-going soldier of the tvna ~
his father, and is highly thought Of br
the Rumanians. The queen, an English.
woman. is a remarkable character and
the enthusiasm of the whole family for
America is remarkable and insnir,np
King Ferdinand has told me person iiv
how much he wants America to rea lie
Rumania's appreciation of the aid and
support given by this country, and the
Rumanian mission, due in the National
doubtedly have a similar message to
impart. Ferdinand, though king him
self, 10 evidently sincerely devoted to
the cause OF true democxacy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
BRITISH DESTROYERS
SUNK OFF Dutch COAST
Three Vessels Victims of Mines or
Torpedoes-193 Men
Lose Lives.
By the Associated Press.

LONDON, December 2o.-
Three British torpedo boat de-
stroyers were sunk through being
struck by torpedoes or hitting a
mine off the Dutch coast on the
night of December 2o, the ad-
miralty announced today. The
statement reads:
Three of our destroyers were
mined or torpedoed during foggy
weather off the Dutch coast on
the night of the ED of December.
A total of thirteen officers and ISo
men were lost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
Washington Man One
of Officers on Ship
That Captured U-B0at

Lieut.. George H. Fort. one of the Of
ficers in command of the destroyer
Tanning, which captured the submarine
is a Washingtonian. He is a son of Mr.
and Mrs. George Fort. Mr.. Fort being
assistant United States treasurer, OF
2S17 @ street.
Lieut. Fort was born in Georgia and
came to Washington when two years
old. He lived in Georgetown during his
residence here.
He attended the Western High School
and an Army and Navy preparatory
school in this city. He was graduated
from the Naval Academy at Annapolis
with the class of 1912. He was pro-
NOTED to first lieutenant last July
Mrs. George n. Fort, wife of Lieut..
Fort, was before her marriage Miss
Edith McQuade, who is now living with
Continued on Second Page.l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
CREW USES BREECHES BUoYs.
Shift of Wind Causes Abandonment
of Grounded American Steamer

HALIFAX, n. s., December 29.-The
shift OF the wind into the south and
east today resulted in the abandon
ment of efforts to salvage the American
steamer ashore at Pennent. Yesterday
afternoon high seas commenced to roll
in Gallant Inlet and all hands left the
steamer in breeches buoys. Almost a
thousand tons of cargo had been re-
moved frem the ship and the work OF
sealing UP the damage to her bow
was proceeding fayorably when the
wind chaiiged. Should the storm in
crease in violence 1t was feared today
that the steamer would not be long in
going to pieces.
The salvaging staff was hopeful how
ever, for moderate weather that would
enable them to'resume and successfully
complete the salvage. .-.7-1s-.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
WEBSTER'S
CARTOONS.

Webster, the cartoonist,
possesses, beside his other
attributes, the ability to see
the human side of life, and
to clearly register the some
times elusive human touch
in the pictures he draws.
Webster's "Boyhood Am
bitions" and "Life's Darkest
Moment" cartoons are clas-
sics of thoroughly human
caricature, while his political
drawings are concrete exam
Piles of big ideas clearly ex-
pressed.
Webster's cartoons con-
stitute one Of the many big
features which The Star Of
fers to its readers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
IL Motor Trucks in 100000 Fire,

PHILADELPHIA, December 20
Twelve motor trucks and a large guam
tity of freight destined for New York
We're burned in fire which swept the
plant of the Beam Fletcher Construc-
tion Corporation here today. causing
"a loss estimated at 100000. The con-
Germ operates a motor express service
between New York and Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
ZEPPELIN AND SEAPLANE
ARE LOST IN NORTH SEA

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON. December ga Zeppelin
and seaplane. which was accompanying
it. have been wrecked IN the North sea,
according to Central News dispatch
from Copenhagen. quoting advices receiv-
ed there from West Jutland The Yep
pelin is said TO nave ranen in flames to
the sea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
Telegraphs High Appreciation y

The British admiralty sent telegram
to the n-chief directing
him to express to the commanding Of
ficer. officers and men of the Tanning
its high appreciation or their success
ful action against enemy submarine"
Vice Admiral Sims. commander of the
American forces operating in European
waters. issued an order commencing
the officers and men of the Tanning and
Nicholson. Coxswain Loomis was ad-
yanced to the next higher rating in
recognition Of his vigilance in sight
ing the periscope.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
Fire of Suspicious Origin in Detroit.

DETROIT, Mich, December 29.-Fire
which early today threatened to de-
stroy the elevator of the Union De-
pot Elevator Company was extinguish-
ed before il reached the main grain
bins. About 100000 bushels of wheat.
corn and oats We're saved. The loss was
$25,000. officials of the company said
the blaze was of suspicious origin.
Seven fire companies and a fireboat kept
the flames from spreading.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
KING Of RUMAN|A
IS REPORTED OUT
Ferdinand Said to Have Alb
dicated in Favor of Crown
Prince Charles.

BY the Associated Press.
PETROGRAD, Friday, Decem-
Der a8.-There are persistent ru-
mors here that King Ferdinand of
Rumania has abdicated in favor of
Crown Prince Charles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
HOW j. S. WARSH|PS
WRECKED A U-BOAT
Feat of Destroyers Tanning
and Nicholson Detailed by
Secretary Daniels.
GERMAN CREW CAPTURED

Full details of the destruction by
American destroyers of German sub
marine and the capture of its crew, made
public today by the Navy Department.
show that the destroyers Tanning and
Nicholson were the warships engaged.
The incident was reported November "A,
although few facts were given.
The submarine was sunk. the Navy
Departments story of the affair indi-
Gates, as it was preparing to attack a
merchant ship flotilla conveyed by the
destroyers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
Means to Avoid Disaster.

Neither in London nor Paris is there 4
disposition 10 deride the German offer
as spurious. On the other hand. II In
regarded IS a serious step by the Teu-
tonic group which regards early peacs
as the surest and perhaps the only
method of avoiding disaster
The terms offered. however. are -
clearly unacceptable that the only con-
sideration as to reply is whether the
entente allies position will be Improved
by making again clear statement OF
their aims There is nothing new
in Gernlany's terms. In fact. they are
rather less comprehensive than the ones
of last July.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
WEATHER.

Continued cold tonight and tomorrow.
probably snow.
Temperature last twenty-four hours,
ending 2 pm. today: Highest, Al. at 2.10
pm. yesterday. Lowest, 6, at am. to-
day.
Full report on page IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29

sworn Net Circulation. Month Of Novenber.
1917. Daily Average, s2.es2, Sunday. ss,ss0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29

The Associated Press 70 exclusively entitled 10
the use for republication Of an news dispatches
credited to Il or not otherwise credited Ia this
paper and also the local news published herein.
All rfghts of publication Of special
dispatches bereia arc also reserved.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-22
SWIMMING STARS
COMING FOR meet

Perry McGillivray, holder of the
worlds record for the 220-yard swim,
and Harry Hebner, back stroke cham.
pion of the world will come to Homo.
lulu In September to compete in the
big swimming meet which will. be
held on the harbor. W. r. Rawlins,
president of the A.. A. u, received
the word today. Both champs have
records under IS in the 100. Hebner
holds the worlds record for the 100
yard backstroke, while "Stubby" Kru,
ger of Honolulu is the worlds cham
pion In the 1o0-yard baekstroke event.
Miss Claire Galhgan and Miss Olga
Dorfner are expected to be entered
in the September meet. At the pres
ent time Miss Dorfner holds the Amer
ican record for 100 yards, while Miss
Galligan has q number of records to
her credit, Should the eastern mer-
maids make the trip, it is expected
that Dorothy Burns, who smashed .
number of records here in the last
meet, will represent Los Angeles.
- Duke Kahanamoku, John Kelii, Clar.
ence Lane and Harold Kruger are ex-
pected to compete in the September
meet. .. -, -"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-22
GERMANS ARE
YIELDING ALL
Recent GAINS
LEAD ALL WAR
Heavy Fighting in Champagne
Section; British Activity To-
day Limited; italians Press
ing Hard on Austrian De-
tense of Trentino

One Of the greatest battles
of the war is apparently in pro-
.gress today between the French
and Germans on the west front,
with the French smashing the
German army to such an extent
that it is being thrown back
from positions recently bought
at terrible cost. . :
The Associated Press sum
mary Of the days develop
.ments says: j.. - -
1.-THE French and Germans
are battling with extreme in
tensity ct Vaux Aillon, near
Laon, on the west front. !
1.-THE Grown Princes army,
which IS meeting the French,
is suffering heavy losses and
yielding practically all the
gains made recently. There Is
also heavy fighting in the
Champagne district.
THE British, on their sec
ton Of the long front. are do
ing little but raiding.
"The Italians are exerting
heavy pressure. against the
Austrians endeavoring TO hold
the Trentino front. =
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-22
ANTHRAX AGAIN
ATTACKS kauai;
SHEEP VICTIMS

Anthrax has broken out Ia herd
Of sheep a. kealla, Kauai, according
to wireless message received this
morning by the territorial board, Of
agriculture and forestry. The mes
sage was from Deputy Veterinarian
a. r. cIaizyer, and was dated At u.
hue. Il
miles from HanaIel, 10 In district
distinct from any .other yet Infected
district from any other yet infected,
according 90. members Of the aqricnl.
ture board, Or. Case Of Honolulu,
Who u directing the fight against the
disease on the Garden island, was to
begin fascinating the herd at once.
There are total Of $50 sheep In the
herd. According 60 the message there
are no cattle II the field with them.
superintendent Charles IS. Judd said
today that the infected flock Is prob
ably located several miles mauka Of
the village Of Kealia, as one Is herded
In that region during the year.
Up TO this afternoon Mr.. Judd had
had no more word from Maui cases,
which indicates, he says, that the re-
cent outbreak there Is probably under
control. There are no cases on Ha-
wall. so Ear as known. -
DR.. Norgaard, territorial veterina-
Irian, who went to Maui to aid In fight
ing the disease. Is expected back here
en- Tuesday, and viii superintend the
removal Of the Farm cattle at Moiliili.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-22
BERTRAM G. RIvENBURGH
ON WAY TO WASHINGTON?

Mail received today from Bertram
g. Riyenburgh, commissioner of pub.
lie lands, who with Mrs. Riyenburgh
Il on trip TO the mainland, was post.
ed at Ogden, Uutah, on June II.
Trout fishers are out in full force"
writes the genial Dert on q post card
to friend here. The post mark
gives credence to the rumor heard in
Honolulu q few days ago that. Riyen.
burgh has gone to Washington.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-22

ably commented upon. "a. - -
In the general exceptions fNed to
day it Is declared that all criticism
and recommendations In the report
are matters within the discretion Of
the trustees, and that the report
shows nothing to be In violation Of
the viii Of the late Mrs. Bishop, foun.
der of the schools. The court Is asked
to approve the 31st annual accounts
and report OF the trustees, ~. =.
It is asserted in the exceptions that
the military training at the school is
not in violation Of the terms OF the
will, and that the assertion of, the
investigators that 1t Is, lis erroneous.
The said report" say the excep-
tons, sets forth no matter whatever
wherein the trustees have departed OF
are shown to have departed from ths
wish Of the said testatrix"s, =
1t is further asserted that the state
ment in the report that on certain days
academic work was omitted to- enable
the boys to attend military drill, is
also erroneous, and the exceptions
also point out errors in the statement
of presidents and principals as re-
ported by the Investigators. ?
Excuse Betting Incident -.
AS regards the betting incident,
where boy is declared to- have
escaped punishment for betting on o
football game, the exceptions assert
that Principal Bostwick was given no
opportunity by the committee to be
heard in this matter.
The exceptions point out that, as q
general rule, only three hours each
week are devoted to military drill at
the boys school.
Regarding the criticisms of the
course of study at the boys school.
the exceptions say, in part:
in the last three years there has
been a cutting loose from some time
ilonofed customs. It does not follow
that the curriculum has been lowered.
On the other hand it has been mod
ernized, vitalized and improved. This
Is in accord with common thought.
Of what is desirable in English is am
ply supported by modern educators of
reputation"
As regards Rev. J. L. Hopwood:s let
ter to the. investigators, the excep-
tions say, in part:
""This letter should be read in the
light Of the feet that previous to its
writing and after a confession that he
was not in sympathy with the pres
emf policy of the trustees or of the
president of the schools, he presented
his resignation as chaplain and his
resignation was accepted" -.
With reference 20 the criticism of
Principal BostVick, there & appended
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-22
PRO.GERMANS IN
MEXICO STRIVE
TOUSEPAPERS
fAssociatsa Press b .. 3. Naval CcmmnnI
y s : cation eervicol

tAssociassd Press ~ 2. 3. Naval CommnnL
= cation eervtcel
MEXICO CITY, Mex, June 22-The
pro-German element IN Mexico and
the active German agents are exertine
every pressure on President carran.
za's newspaper organ, - Universal,
which 10 campaigning for Z seyerance
Of relations between Mexico and
Germany.
Paper shIpped from the United
States 10 offered free, BY the pro-
Germans, to newspapers which VIII
take Z pro-Gerrnan attitude. The
German element 70 also offering free
dispatches Of an antI-American tone.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-22
G. II. GERE near
POINT OF DEATH

Giles n. Gere, superintendent Of the
Bishop Estate and former city en-
gineer, was reported today at Bere-
tania Ssnitarfum az being very low.
and bis friends feared that he would
not recover from the sinking spell
which came last night It was feared
that he would not live throughout the
day. IS
Mr. Gere has not been well since
the death Of his wife q few weeks ago
and lately has suffered acntely from
stomach trouble. for which he was
operated on.