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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29
UNDER NERVOUS STRAIN,
DR.. WOEHLER KILLS SELF

Fearing he would be unable to pass
an examination for position in the
Medical Corps of the army, DIR. Paul
Reinhold Woehler, twenty-nine years
old. yesterday committed suicide in
the cellar at the residence of his sister
T64 Quebec place, by hanging. His body
was found there by DR.. Scott, friend
who went to the cellar in search of him
when he was missed from his room.
DR.: Woehler's suicide followed a Sc
we're attack of mental depression, ac-
cording to Coroner hewitt. his nervous
condition last night being such as to
alarm his friends. He disappeared
from his room some time after mid
night. and was found dead about $50
o'clock yesterday morning.
The coroner was informed that the
physician suffered a nervous attack
while at his home in Kansas some time
ago. He came here four months ago
and took up his studies in preparation
for taking the examination. and his
strict attention to his studies resulted
in his suffering a breakdown.
DR.. Woehler was native of Kansas,
and his parents. the coroner was in
formed, were born in Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29
MOUNTED POLICEMAN RUN
DOWN BY AUTOMOBILE
John c. Heide Badly Hurt and Horse
Has to Be Killed-Chauffeur
Held for Court.

Mounted Policeman John c. Heide of
the Tenleytown squad this morning
ABOUT 1870 O'Clock was run down by
an automobile at Wisconsin and Massa-
severely injured that it had to be kill
ed and the policeman was thrown to
the road and badly hurt. He suffered
IRON! shock and bruises and was taken
to his home in the automobile of B F.
Zimmerman, 1917 14th street
Richard Stanley Mckay, a chauffeur.
today visited the third precinct police
station and said he was operating the
an investigation of the affair charges of
colliding. being on the wrong side of the
roadway, and failing to stop after the
accident were preferred against him.
automobile when the accident hap
pened. told the police of the affair. He
left his home at 4614 42d street some
time after l o'clock to go to work. he
him ride to the city. According to
the police. Balderson said the car was
speeding at more than forty miles an
hour when it struck the horse.
The driver continued on his way to,
the city after striking the horse and
throwing it's rider to the pavement.
Policeman Heide was rendered uncon-
scious for few minutes.
Charges were filed against Mckay in
Police Court today. and the case will
be heard as soon as the injured police
man is able to appear.
Mckay was employed as chauffeur for
William Pitt Trimble of Seattle Wash,
and, 1t is charged. participated in a joy
ride last night after he had taken MRS
Trimble to a hotel from the Belasco
The Trimbles have resided here most
of the winter and spring seasons, and
Mr.. Trimble a few days ago was sum-
moned home to transact certain bust
ness. The chauffeur was given a pre-
liminary hearing in Police Court today
and held in $1,000 security to await the
action of the grand jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29

car fare and "shoe leather" 1t was
suggested by Mrs. Cook.
Plans were discussed for keeping
teacher in one grade where she was
particularly efficient. but allowing her
an advance in salary as she would get
In higher grades. Mr.. Thurston said
elasticity of salary was needed in the
grades.
also was discussed briefly. 1t was as
serted that supervising principals.
whose salary ranges as high as $1,000 a
year, frequently devote as much as one
third Of their time to doing clerical
work because they have no clerical as
sistance. 1t was brought out that some
of the colored supervisors pay for
clerks from their own salaries.
Vocational Training Discussed.
Need for vocational and prevocational
schools was discussed at length, Supt.
creased demand for mechanics due to
the war. the present time is most OPP
perfume for the advancement Of this
phase of education in Washington
Mr.. Thurston explained that many
buildings might be reconverted SO as
to utilize them for this purpose. He was
of the opinion that a new building for
vocational work should be erected in the
southeast. where site for such struc-
ture has been purchased.
Comparatively little money is needed
for equipment for extending this work,
said Mr.. Thurston, but we would need
many new teachers
DR.. Van Schaick. Mr.. Larner and Mrs.
Gerry participated in discussion as
to the need for more vocational work
and the possibilities of having more of
it without great expenditures.
Charles Hart. head of the department
of business practice at Business High
School, told of the work being done by
the school banks. The board resolved
itself into the committee of the whole,
following the open meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29
Question for Consideration.

But if the question arises as to
whether the group of children or an in
dividual is to be sacrificed the alterna-
tive must not be to sacrifice the chill
dren to the individual. 1t is easier to
draw picture of the sacrifice of the in
dividual than it is to describe the sac
rifice of the children, which we can only
guess, but we know they are sacrihced,
nevertheless"
Mrs. Cook said she knew of a case in
which a teacher had been rated poor
and was yet allowed to teach.
Il am now watching Il teacher who
was rated poor. and l presume it is the
same one to whom you refer, said
Supt. Thurston.
MIR. Thurston then explained that
new system of rating was to be tried
this year. This will give the record of
a teacher along definite lines. he ex-
planned. and will not be matter of
comparative values, according to per-
sonal opinions of supervisory officers
dong the marking.
The question of the superannuated
and inefficient teachers then was
dropped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29
BORN.
DIED.

BOILING. On Monday, May IS. 1917. at George
Washington University Hospital to Blanche
L. and Cuyler o. Boiling. girl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29
MRS. LIE ROY F. PATTERSON DIES
Resident of Georgia Suceumbs This
Morning in Local Hospital.

Mrs. LIE Roy F. Patterson of Balm
bridge, Ga, who was On a visit to her
daughter. Mrs. Theodore Tiller of this
city. died at Garfield Hospital this
morning at / o'clock. She was fifty
eight years of age. and is survived by
her husband. former state senator in
Georgia. and by four daughters-Mrs.
Tiller, Mrs. Philip Clancy of Niagara
Falls, N. Y: Mrs. c. d. Tebo and Mrs.
Howell G. Erwin. jr., both of Atlanta.
Mrs. Patterson was operated upon
several weeks ago for appendicitis and
gallstones. She sank slowly after the
operation, and hope was abandoned by
physicians several days ago. The body
will be taken to cambridge tonight,
and the funeral will be held Thursday
morning. Mrs. Patterson was promi-
nent in charity work in her city, and
was an honorary president of the
United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29

AsHBY. Suddenly: on Monday. May %, 1917:
at the Walter Reed Hospital. Mrs. KATE
Services and interment (private) at Rock Creek
cemetery on Thursday. .
BENSON. On Sunday. May 81. 1917. at the
residence Of her niece. Mrs. Loie b. wolnck.
REBECCA H., widow of the late Ellery c.
Benson: in the seventy fourth year Of her age:
Of her niece Tuesday, May 20, at $50
o'clock PM Relatives and friends invited.
interment. 29s
Sam Houston, Tex. Mrs c. H. CONRAD, wife
Of Casper II. Conrad, major. 3rd U. s. Cav
Funeral from Union station Thursday. May 81,
at Ills pm. Interment at Arlington national
cemetery.
DYER. On Sunday. May q, 1917. at 1O:45
PM, at her residence. 1920 9Th street north
west. MARY JANE. beloved wife of Horace
Edward and Ida Dyer DuvaiD. and sister Of
Ambrose and Matthias Simmons and Lucinda
Garland.
Funeral from st. Augustine's Church wednes-
day morning at o'clock. where high mass
will b" said for repose Of her soul. Inter
ment a Mount Olivet cemetery.
FRANK. On Monday: May %. at 4:55 am. at
JAMES FRANK, beloved father Of Luther o.
and Andrew J. Frank
Funeral from his late residence. Thursday morn
ing. May 81, at IL am. Relatives and friends
invited TO attend. Interment at Congressional
cemetery. 30
HAMILTON. Departed this life Monday, May
Is, 1917, AUGUSTUS L., the of VIM. and
the late Amelia Hamilton. brother of Aloysus,
Clarence, Mary and Louise. Body at the resi-
:, dence Of his father. 1871 4th street northwest.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
H1NTERNESCH. On Sunday, May 27. 1917,
HARRIET O.. beloved wife of John d. Hin
ternesci.
Funeral from her late residence. 9O4 7th street
northeast. on Wednesday, May 30, at pm.
Relatives and friends invited to attend In
ferment at Glenwood cemetery. automobile
1uneral.) 29s
HUMPHREYS. Departed this life Tuesday. NAV
~, 1917, at am, NENA A., beloved daugh-
ter OF George c. and Della d. HUMPHREYS
Notice of funeral hereafter. 800
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29
MRS. SARAH A. MAGRUDER DIES
Wife of John H. Magruder Expires
Suddenly at Home.

Mrs. Sarah A. Magruder, wife of John
H. Magruder, grocer of this city, died
suddenly yesterday at her residence, 1913
S street northwest Funeral services are
to be held Thursday afternoon at 2
O'Clock. at the late residence Interment
is to be in Oak Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Magruder had been a resident of
Washington for thirty-eight years. She
was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was the
daughter of the late Gen. John P. Slough,
who was military governor of Alexandria,
Va. during the civil war, and later chief
justice of New Mexico, where he died
She had been a member of ST. Johns
Episcopal Church for more than thirty
five years
She is survived by her husband, a
daughter Miss Natalie Magruder of this
city. and son, Lieut.. John H. Magruder,
jr., u. S. n.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29
TEACHERS
TOPIC AT BOARD MEETING
Vocational and Prevocational Train
ing Also Feature Of Discussion.
Development Is Planned.

How to deal with the superannuated
and the inefficient teacher in the local
public schools was discussed at meet
ing of the board of education at the
Franklin School yesterday.
This was one of the developments of
a meeting called especially for the pur-
pose of considering the report of Ernest
l.. Thurston, superintendent of schools
1t also was decided to undertake the
thorough development of vocational
and prevocational training as rapidly
as is eXpedient Numerous changes In
the administration of schools. giving
greater laXity in the matter of APP
pointments and salaries, were favored
by some members, but no action was
taken.
The question, of superannuated and
inefficient teachers now in the schools
arose in the course of a general dis
cussion concerning the instructors. John
B. Larner and Rev. DR.. John Van
Schaick, jr.. president of the board, ask
ed if something couldn't be done about
superannuated and inefficient teachers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29
Latin American Nations Honored.

PARIS. May 2s.-The famous palace
and park Of Versailles were the scene
yesterday of q notable demonstration in
honor of the Latin American nations,
which by public or diplomatic action
have shown active sympathy for the
cause Of liberty. The government was
represented by Leon Buourgeois, with
many leading officials. including Gen.
valliere. who personally represented
President Poincare. After the ceremony
q reception to the Latin American
diplomatic corps was held in the his
toric apartments once occupied by
Marie Antoinette.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29
CARDS OF THANKS.

BELL. We wish to thank our friends and rela-
tiyes for their sympathy and beautiful noral
tributes at tho death Of our father. WILLIAM
H. BELL
By HIS DEVOTED CHILDREN. i.
CoHRELL. We wish to thank our many friends
and relatives for their sympathy and kindness
and beautiful floral tributes at the death of
my husband. MILTON J. COHRELL.
BY HIS WIFE, LOUISA COHRELL.
FLETCHER. I wish to thank my many friends
and relatives for their sympathy and kindness
and beautiful floral tributes at the death of
my mother. ANNIE FLETCHER.
BY HER DAUGHTER. ELIZABETH FLETCH-
Err.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29
Query by DR.. Van Schaick.

How about these superannuated
| teachers?" asked DIR. Van Schaick. Il
should like to know If any of our chill
| dren are being sacrificed, and If SO,
| what we are going to do about it. June
! is coming, and if ratings amount to
anything that is the time for US to act"
| Mrs. Coralie f. Cook declared that
! nothing could be done until pension
! system was obtained here.
/ us that the only way?' asked DR..
! Van Schaick. us that the only way
| strong men and women, working public
=! spiritedly, can act?'
/ 1T is the only way in the District OF
! Columbia" declared Mrs. Cook.
! 1T really is not fair to ask man or
woman to serve for long time in a
position and then throw them out on
! the street." asserted Mr.. Larner. Even
/ corporations pension their employees
1 these days A man or woman cannot
! continue to work at his or her highest
! point of efficiency"
! Il love old people" said DR.. Van
| Setback. Some of our old teachers
here are among the best, and it is a
/ beautiful sight to see one of these fine
women, who has been in the system a
| long time, teaching the children. l am
not raising question as to old teach
( ers, but a question of inefficient teach
ers be they young or old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29
Anti-Draft Arrests at Detroit.

DETROIT. Mich, May 29.-Ten men
are under arrest here charged with
having circulated literature opposing
the selective Consumption law. Among
them was NathanWelch of Detroit. edi-
tor of the Michigan Socialist. in which
the anti-conscription articles were
printed. Leaflets urging resistance to
the CONSUMPTION law also have been
seized by federal officials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-29
Probationary Work Suggested.

1t was suggested that normal school
graduates might be appointed to the
second grade rather than the first,
which is admittedly more difficult for
beginners. These appointees would be
given one year of probationary work,
during which time they might be given
only sufficient money to furnish them
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-10-16
L,AF0LI,[:ITE; S[JSTAINS
His St PAUL SPEECH 81
DELIVERS LETTER DEMAHDI NC DOCUMENTS OF ACCU-
sATIONS AND NAMES UNFRIEND-
LY WIT NESSES
REFUSES TO TESTIFY BEFORE COMMITTEE

furnished with the full charges
against him, the names Of un-
friendly witnesses and the docu-
ments in support Of the accusa-
tons.
After delivering this message
in the form Of letters, which he
handed to Chairman Pomerone, he
bade the committee good morning
and left.
The committee at once went in
to executive session.
In the letter he declared that he
still believed the accuracy Of his
statements in his St. Paul speech,
which resulted in the demand
for his expulsion.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-10-16
GREATFIRE
IN ST0CKYARDS

Kansas City, Oct. 16.-With up
wards Of five thousand cattle
burned to death and eight acres
Of stock pens destroyed at a loss
estimated at half million dollars
the fire in the five Kansas City
stock yards was declared to be un-
der control at ten o'clock this
morning.
The cause Of the confa grafton
ha snot yet been determined, but
a thorough investigation is being
made by city, state and federal
officers.
Thousands Of cattle were turn
ed loose in the streets Of the city
where they are roaming, but by
which means a large proportion
Of the stock was saved from the
flames.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-10-16
FRICTION In
CEN1vL POWERS
(By UNITED PhESS)

Amsterdam, Oct. 16.-A sensa-
ton has been created in German
circles because Of the attack on
Chancellor Michaelis by the Aus
trian foreign minister, Czernin,
the Dutche Zeitung declared.
Czernin asked Michaelis to state
Germany's peace terms, especial
ly urging concessions in the west
Michaelis replied vaguely
whereupon Count Czernin said
that it was "futile to negotiate
with Michaelis inasmuch as clear
ness and frankness are most es-
sential.''
This remark headed a discussion
that has stirred up diplomatic cir
cles of the central powers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-10-16
REORCANIZE
HIGHWAY Unit
tBY UNITED PRESS)

New York, Oct. -"The time
has come when the townships
should be abolished as a highway
unit" George D. Hill, chairman
Of the good roads board Of the
American automobile association
in speaking before the good roads
conference Of the Southern Com
mercial Congress now in session
here.
All the principal interstate
highways should come under the
jurisdiction Of the nation, and all
highways, outside Of Incorporated
municipalities, should be built by
federal, state and county author
ities.'
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-10-16
GERMAN PAPERS
LAUD RIGA ATTACK
POINT TO COOPERATION OF TEUToN NAVY TO EMPHA-
SIZE THE FACT OF DISCIPLINE AFTER MU
TINY OUTBREAK.
CAPELLE'S RESIGNATION NOT CONFIRMED
(Bv United Press.

Amsterdam, Oct. 16.-All Ger
man newspapers received here
Give considerable space to the
success Of the German campaign
against the Russian 1s..and Of
0esel.
All Of them found in the occu-
patton Of Oesel Germany's an
swer to the recent war speeches
Of the allied leaders declaring
that the Teutonic power was wan
ing.
Most Of them likewise declared
the Gulf Of Riga campaign show
ed the German navy's fighting
power was completely unshaken
by the recent mutiny, as reported
by Admiral Won CapelIe.
Whether Admiral Capelle has
resigned is still not made clear
as the German press comments dc
not make any emphatic state
ments, all of which statement.
show the men Of the sensor.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-10-16
WONT WORKS"
PLACAIER[DED
(BY UNITED PRESS)

(BY UNITED PRESS)
Cincinnati, Oct. 16.-"Ordered
from city; loiterer; won't
work. -
"Ordered from city; bum;
won't work
'SOrdered from city; pan
handler; won't work.
These phrases, printed on
cardboard, hereafter will adorn
the backs Of those who are won t
to partake Of the city hospitality
without working.
Municipal Judge Yeatman and
Prosecutor Morrisey are creators
Of the method for driving unde-
sirables from the Queen City. 1t 9
planned to make future offenders
march through the streets with
the tags fastened to their backs.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-10-16
NEWS FROM
STATE CAPITOL
(By Maxwell Gorman.)

Raleigh, Oct. ia big meet
ing here last night in the interest
of the new issue Of Liberty Loan !
Bonds accentuated the fact that !,
only about one-fourth Of the four
billion dollar issue it is proposed
to sell has not yet been subscribed
for-and the time set in which to
sell the lot has more than half e1-
pired. They are a good invest
ment, draw 4 per cent interest
and free of taxation Of all kinds,
and these advantages ought to IN
duce any man who is able to buy
them in the interest Of the great
cause for which they are issued.
! If the issue should fail it would
hearten the German government
immensely and please the Kaiser
better than many victories on the
/ field Of battle-and it would be a
stunning blow to our Allies and
a disgrace to Uncle Sam.
There are many people III
North Carolina able to invest IN
these securities, who have not yet
done so, and "now is the time to
subscribe. :
We have with us this week the
only "Congresswoman, Miss
Rankin Of Montana, and she IS
one Of the greatest attractions OF
the State Fair now in progress
here, she having been selected to
!: deliver the principal address at
the formal dedication Of the new
"Woman s Building" at the
State fair grounds.
Also there are a number OF the
sheriffs of the various counties
with us today-called here by
Governor Beckett s recent sum
mons or invitation, and they helE
swell the big crowd that annually
come to Raleigh to attend the
State Fair.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-10-16
MOVE N. E.
TROOPS TODAY
(BY UNITED PRESS)

Camp Sewer, Greenville, S. c.,
Oct. 16.-Camp Sewer has clear
ed the decks to receive the first
contingents Of the ten thousand
men who have been drawn from
the draft cantonments Of Atlanta
and Columbia to fill the gaps in
the national guard personel.
The men from North and South
Carolina are expected late today
or tomorrow.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-10-16
GOVERNOR TALKS
LIBERTY LOAN
(By UNITED PRESS1

Raleigh, Oct. 49, Bread, bac-
on and buttermilk. Never have
these three S'B 81 been so plenti-
full that the farmers should sub
scribe literally to the last Liberty
Loan, Governor Beckett told the
farmers at the opening Of the
state fair this morning.
A big conservation and home
economic campaign was launched
in connection with the fair.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-10-16
FARMERS MASS MEETING.
TOMORROW AFTERNOON
LOCAL MEN HAVE GATHERED STATISTICS THAT WILL
coNc1NcE EVEN tn MOST sKEPT1cAL
OF IT'S UCCEss :szsz
PLAN is LOGICAL, BENEFICIAL, NECESSARY

Yes, Scotland Neck must have I
market, and will, because it is
beneficial to the farmers as we'll
as the community in which we
all live, but the establishment Of
this market, which should in 4
short time be the best in Eastern
Carolina, must have the entire CO.
operation of all the people for
twelve miles around.
Earnest and intense effort is be-
ing exercised by those who have
the well-being Of the people az
heart to gather statistics for the
meeting ton afterL a
which every -rt !. thin
above ment one
pected to be ,Ic@
J surprise many THAI.
+, this year enough tobacco !,
in this immediate vicinity to war
rant tobacco market of no mean
proportions, and with the in
creased planting next year, the
new market will start off under
excellent auspices.
Speakers are priming them
selves to produce before the farm
ers who are in attendance at the
meeting tomorrow afternoon az
80 in the mayor s office, Scot
land Neck, convincing arguments
why a tobacco market is logical,
beneficial and necessary, and 1t
is expected that every man in at
tendance will express himself and
give vent to his views.
Forty miles from Rocky Mount
forty from Greenville, forty seven
from Williamson, fifty from
Washington and fifty eight miles
from Robersonvillet These are
the nearby markets and net a
logical reason is, Or can be, ad-
2 vanced why Scotland Neck should
feed these markets.
Come to the meeting and hear
5 how Washington has increased
her bank deposits three to one
: since a tobacco market has been
established. Come and hear how
Robersonville is in fine financial
e shape since she too has a tobacco
market. Come and hear Of the
increase Of real estate two thOus-
and per cent in fifteen years, all
due to the tobacco market, and
Greenville and Kinston has miles
Of paved streets. Why? Because
. Of their tobacco markets.
; What is good for the town is
) beneficial to the community
O. around, and if the tobacco mar
l,et is established here, and all
stand behind it as one man, the
= benefits that accrues will be dis
!. tributed among all.
Now then, all shout the slogan
Of Scotland Neck "every one for
each other and all together for
: Scotland Neck.' That is the true
= - essence Of civic pride, and we
. know that all will share in this
: pride.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-10-16
new MAI .::,ER
LOOMS LARGE
(By II. G.. Hamilton.)

Omitted Press Staff Correspondence
Ne wYork, Oct. 16.- Somehow
it just seems to be written in the
stars that John j. McGraw shall
not win another baseball cham
pionship.
The prophetic stars as well as
all Chicago are smiling that a
busher leager upstart should
come into the big city on lake
Micigan and lead the great team
that Cominsky assembled, to vic
tory.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-10-16
(Bv United Press.)

Washington, Oct. 16.-Hearings
in the LaFollette investigation
ended by the Wisconsin senator :
refusal to prove his alleged dis
loyal statements in his St. Paul ;
speech until they are shown to be
false by his accusers.
The committee announced that
it would gather its information
from other sources.