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Evening star., 1917-03-14
Minority Leaders Position.


The first thing Minority Leader Mann
OF the last House did after the death
of Con-y. democrat. OF New York was
to advise Gov. whitman. the rcpublt-
can executive OF that state, not TO per
NIT the vacancy TO exist pending re-
Organization. lie made this suggestion
20 GSv. Whitman orally when the lat
ter was in Washington attending the
inaugural ceremonies and followed it up
with q formal communication upon
which GOV. Whitman has acted, calling
q special election 70, April u. four
o:sEs IN advance OF the assembling of
Congress in extraordinary session,
Champ Clark, in the same spirit Of
fair play in behalf oil the democrats,
urged {. like course in the case where
the republicans expect TO have the po-
1itical advantage. Under existing
statutes it appears thar special legis-
lative action alone can be effective.
Text of Mr. Clark's Letter.
MIR. Clark's letter TO Senator Hollis
follows:
''My Dear Senator:
81 think that our folks IN the legis-
lature ought 10 cooperate with the
republicans to pass law that the
chester district in time for the repre-
sentative to appear here on the 18th
of April for the organization of the
House. That would be fair and proper.
.'The intention of the Constitution
and the desire of the people is that all
districts be represented at all times,
SO far as possible. in the House of Rep
resentatives. Your friend.
(Signed) CHAMP CLARK"
Evening star., 1917-03-14
Opening of HostiIities
Between Germany and
US. Forecasted, Is Claim

PARIS, March 1.-THE decision of
the United States to cannonade Ger
man submarines is the final act and
practical conclusion of the notes of
May, 1916 says the Temps. 'It is a
fact without doubt that the arming of
merchantmen aud the perfectly nat
uraI instructions they have received
forecast the probable opening soon of
hostilities.
"Germany is the witness Of its action
~ having with its own hands destroy
ed In the United States tho strongest
pean country. The moral effect for the
entente is considerable. as is the rein
forcement OF the surveillance Of the
seas .'.'-t-.'.s
Evening star., 1917-03-14
March Sale OF Household Utilities
genakab eeonoi w
SECOND FLOOR. -
New 1917 CretOnneS
All New Designs, at, Yard, l6c

Ctt OFF big table lots in cfutz; small
also green white striped
+, cover al d
Evening star., 1917-03-14
1000 Pairs White Chan,oisette
Gloves, Special, SOC Pr.

Tomorrow in our glove department on the
street floor we are offering very excellent
quality chamoisette 2-clasp glove. in white only,
at SOC pair. In this Special Opening Week offer
ing there is ample evidence of our ability to offer
splendid values. Just 1900 pairs in the assort-
ment of all new and perfect gloves, at soc pair.
Also z-cIasp Silk Gloves in white, black,
pongee. navy and gray, at 6oc pair.
Kid Gloves at S1.50--In suede tan, mode,
black and gray. Also glace. in white black,
putty, sand, ivory. tan and pearl; and some in
2-clasp white washable doeskin
PaIais ROyal-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1917-03-14

President Wilson today nominated the
following men as members of the tariff
commission:
Prof. Frank W. Taussig of Harvard
University.
Former Representative David ].
Lewis of Cumberland. Md.
Former Representative William Kent
of Kentfeld. Cal.
Daniel C. Roper of Mccall. :. G.
f. P. Costigan of Denver. Col
W. 6. Culbertson of Emporia. Kan.
Prof. TaussiG. who will be chairman
of the commi ssion, is a native of st.
Louis. He has been connected with
Harvard University since 1882 and has
Evening star., 1917-03-14

President Wilson and was president of
he Wilson Independent League. He
is native of Chicago. but has lived
in California most of his life.
E. r CostiGan is a lawyer who is
iooked upon as one Of the founders
of the progressive party in Colorado.
originally he was 81 republican, but in
1912 and again in 1914 Ire was the pro-
-ressiye candidate for governor.
&Ir. Cuibertsou. republican. is an eN-
miner in the legal department of the
federal trade commits ion. lie comes
rom Emporis, Kan.
Evening star., 1917-03-14
SPEAKER CLARK'SPLAN
FOR FILLING VACANCY
Suggests Change in New Hampshire
Law to Permit Election in
First District.

Senator HolHs' departure for New
Hampshire last evening. following re-
ceipt of 2 communication from Champ
Clark suggesting legislative action
looking 10 immediate holding of an
election to fill the vacancy in the first
New Hampshire congressional district
Is regarded az possibly a significant
DEVELOPMENT in the situation relating
10 the organization OF the next House.
II is now held that in order to secure
eli election in time to permit the sue
cessor 10 Mr.. Sulloway to participate in
the organization Of tie House IN
amendment Of existing law VIII have
to be made.
Evening star., 1917-03-14
$3.50, $40, $12, $l4
Millinery Trimmings

Ornaments all the high coors Jet
many effects Also Oriental Novelties, Taes and
Coins, ST. S1-50.
Wreah of small and satin foliage with clusters OF fruit
dainty blossoms, $780,
Evening star., 1917-03-14

Oriental Striped Couch Covers,
SI.40
Good. Heavy Quality Couch Covers,
in dark red and green striped effects hn-
ished with deep fringe all around.
Curtain Wolfe at 1Z1zc Yd.
Soft Quality Voiles in choice OF
cream, white or ecru. Finished with tape
hand edge and open work insertion.
Others with fancy open work border.
Suitable for living room or sleeping
chamber curtains.
Cretonpe or Linene Slip Covers, 6Oc
Material is extra. For the small
amount of 6Oc we will make perfect
fitting cover, il you order three or more
pieces and buy your materials here.
Large pieces, such as Davenports, Turk
ish chairs, etc, count as two.
Palals Royal-SecOnd Floor.
Evening star., 1917-03-14
A Special Lot of Extra Fine
Mems Spring Overcoats
At $16.75

Thai OrdI7a517y S0ld TOR S22.50,
SIS and Some Were Ecen $50
Only about 35 in all 4 broken assort-
ment Of garments of exceptional quality
Sizes range from "a to AZ.
Materials are unfinished worsteds in
Cambridge gray, Oxford and black. Every
coat is silk lined to edge or facing Models
are the always desirable Chesterhelds, In
order to dispose of every one of these coats
we've marked them at this exceptionally
low figure for tomorrow
Palnis Royat-street Floor.
Evening star., 1917-03-14

maxwell House Coffee"
"GOOd to the Last Drop"

Owing to the wonderful of the demon
OF Maxwell House Coffee demon will continue
in the Basement Store for the balance OF this
Come in and try cup OF this delicious coffee.
Evening star., 1917-03-14

ootained leave of absence from that
institution until September. 1918, TO ac
cept the position on the commission
Prof Taussig is an authority on eco
nomics and has written extensively on
the tariff.
David ]. Lewis, democrat. was chair
man of the labor committee of the
last House of Representatives. He was
defeated for election as senator from
Maryland in the last election. He is
g,ttive of Pennsylvania.
Other Men Nominated.
p.tHiel e. Roper. democrat. was con-
cted with the House ways and means
-eynrrit ittee during the framing Of the
present tariff bill as an authority on
statistics. He is native of South
Carolina and until recently was first
assistant postmaster general.
William Kent, independent, was d
member of Congress from the first
California district in the last Con-
sress, but did not run for re election.
During the last campaign lie supported
The Washington herald., 1917-06-16
ONLY 500 OFFICERS
TO SURVIVE WEDDING
Fort Myer Training Camp Loses 500
More of Original 1900.

About 500 of the men at the Fort
Myer training camp were picked for
dismissal yesterday. They get their
notices today.
ficers in charge of the camp inti-
mate that by the time they're
through wedding out there will be
only about 500 men left. There were
about 1900 OF them in the begin
ming.
out yesterday was the separation
of the men into infantry, cavalry,
and artillery, and the officers didn't
intend to waste a lot of specialized
training on 500 perfectly impossi-
BILE youths.
1t was simply explained TO the
men yesterday that their youth, in
aptitude for military service, lack
OF forcefui personalities. absence of
initiative and hrmness, and UNFIT
ness OF other sorts made it imprac-
tical for the government to spend
further time training them, and
their designations were asked.
The announcement OF the whole
sale wedding out was on the eve
of the specialized training, for to-
day Lieut.. Col. Fenton, commanding
the camp, will announce. the personnel
Of nine provisional infantry com.
panies, three provisional batteries Of
artillery, and one troop of cavalry.
The engineer companies go to Belvoir,
Va. The coast artillery candidates
left last night for Fort Monroe for
two months OF training.
The War Department announced
yesterday that James Brown Scott,
of the Carnegie Foundation and Fe-
lix Frankfurter. Of the Harvard Law
School. have been appointed majors
in the judge advocate generals re-
serve corps.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-16
MISS WILSON INVITED
TO ATTENDELECTION
Will Be Honor Guest at Park View
Community Center.

Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter of
the President, will be the guest of
honor, and Representative H. Clyde
Kelly, of Pennsylvania, author of the
bill to mobilize the nation through the
community center use of the public
schools, will be the principal speaker
at the community election in the Park
View School building next Tuesday
evening.
Miss Wilson has for many years
taken a deep interest in the move
ment to secure the widest possible
use Of the public schools as civic CEN
ters for the discussion Of community
and public affairs. She also favors
giving the people of the community
throughout the country the right to
elect their community secretary.
The election of the secretary for
the Park Viek community will be
held at 8 o'clock at the school. This
will constitute the first election OF
paid public officer in the District
since 1874, Congress having provided
5000 out of which the salaries OF the
various community secretaries in the
District shall be paid.
The evening will close with an In
formal ball in honor Of Miss Cecil B.
Norton, the retiring secretary.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-16
MARINE CORPS week
NOT GREAT SUCCESS
Number of Recruits in Washington
Hardly Above Normal.

Marine Corps Week. as far as the
Washington end of the campaign for
recruits Is concerned, has made a
poor showing. Only the normal num-
Der have been enlisted each day for
the past week with the exception of
yesterday, when the numbr Of re-
cTuitS sworn in-four-was slightly
above the daily average. The poor
showing made Is ascribed to the fact
that for the past two months or more
Washington has been conducting an
almost continuous campaign for ma
rine recruits, which has taken up a
great part Of the available material.
Cooperating with Maj. Henry W.
Carpenter, u, S. NJ. C., in charge of
the local recruiting station, are the
Boy Scouts, who have been distrib-
uting posters and other literature,
and the Crandan line OF theaters,
which Is putting on a special exhibit
ton OF the Star Spangled Banner" &"
a patriotic drama. New and artis-
tic posters are being placed through
out the city.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-16
Colored Man Opposes
Veteran Legal Light

Charles A. Skinner, a colored en-
ploye of the Department OF Agricul-
ture, found himself in Equity Court
Ia wyer, 10 answer a suit for mainte-
nance filed by his wife, Lille Skinner.
He had not been informed that he
would need a lawyer. When asked
about II by the court Charles decided
suddenly to be his own lawyer. His
wife was defended by a veteran law
yer. John Rideout The odds looked
to be very much against Skinner, but
be held to his own, an inexperienced
laboring man against a shrewd prac-
titioner.
Justice HitZ experienced a new sem
sation. Attorney Rideout credited the
colored man with unusual ability. The
case was amicably settled and Skinner
agreed to allow his wife SIS a. month.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-16
AMAZON MAKES BID
FOR fine ROMANCE
Girls, This Method Might Work in
a Pinch.

High In her apartment house bower,
something like the fair Elaine, Ethel
Bowman sat awaiting a modern
LAneelot to come and worship at the
shrine OF her beauty. Long she sat
looking out a window at 90 Pierce
street; but no gentleman friend ap-
peared.
Under these circumstances, It Is not
surprising that 1t grated on her nerves
70 nave the young woman In the nat
above receive a male visitor with ag-
gravating persistency every evening.
Finally, her patience exhausted, Ethel
prepared for action. The next time
her neighbor's Lothario went by, he
dragged on as Ethers unwilling cap
tive.
Naturally, Miss Juliet, upstairs. OBJ
Jected to such wanton pilfering, and
IN the ensuing conference Ethel used
language quite out OF character. Pa
distance removed. registered protests.
The sequel came in the Police Court
yesterday morning. when Ethel was
fined IS and admonished by a scan
dalized court.
Nellie BrIeked Jennie.
Someone threw q brick at Nellie
Newman, or maybe Nellie fell against
the brick Anyway. she swore out a
warrant for Jennie Paulini on
charge OF assaulting her. This, how
ever. was subsequent TO n thorough
investigation into the matter by the
two women.
Instead OF pulling hair and scratch
ing they met in an alley and fought
out their differences Ike the less gen
tie sex With the aid of two police
men. the scrappers were parted. Jen-
ME said the brick wasn't thrown. but
Nellie's anatomy showed differently.
Jennie was fined Sl0
Sam Can Weep New.
Back IN the bullet-ShapeSi head OF
Sam Maggin. a colored knife artist.
are plenty OF tears. but At a critical
time, Sam can't make EN- come
across In a Fight with George Green.
Sam welded his knife with more ac-
curacy than usual. Not only that. he
cut himself because he would need
evidence that he was not the agEres-
siye party. sam grew very woman
ish on the stand and wanted TO cry.
In fact, he tried very hard. Il don't
see any tears" said the court, and
sam cried all the harder. but still no
tears. He was fined $50. Then the
tears came.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-16
APACHE TRAIL FILMS
WILL BE SHOWN HERE

In order to give American tourists
some idea Of the scenic splendors of
their own country, A. ]. Poston, gen.
eral agent of the Washington-Sunset
Route, has, by Special arrangement
with the Pathe Exchange, provided
for the production at the Columbia
Theater on June IA. Is and IS. of the
fine motion picture, Along the
Apache Trail"
The scenes are laid in Arizona, and
show the Indian Reservations. the
famous Painted Cliff and the ruins of
the cliff dwellings. II will be es-
pecially attractive to tourists who are
contemplating trips to the Pacific
coast.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-16
ROLL OF HONOR.
o;A NAVY.

Leland c. Quaintance.
William Taylor.
Carl r. Lewis. Buchannon, Pa.
MARINE CORPS.
Arthur p. Drury, zSS7 Connecticut
Harry s. Green. 12lO G street north
William @. TrAft. sO5 Sixth street
northwest,
Frederick wilkins. jr.. 7Ss Tenth
street northwest.
ARMY APPLICATIONS.
William T. Giles.
WILLIAM ]. Lewis.
Francis NJ. Brereton, Chambers
burg. Pa
THIRD INFANTRY, b. G. N. @.
Andrew E. Riley, Glen Echo, Nd.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-16
TO START CAMPAIGN
FOR d. "A. r. MAGAZINE

Delegates from the sixty chapters
Of the District of Columbia d. A. R.,
held q meeting yesterday afternoon
and decided to make a thorough and
systemtic campaign for subscriptions
Miss Bertha +. Wolfe, chairman OF
the magazine committee, presided DUR
ing the session and prophesied bril-
liant future for the paper. She an
'nounced that every effort would be
great historic as well as patriotic
value. The session was held In the
College Women's clubrooms, 1OH F
street northwest.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-16

ENTERTAIN YOUR FRIENDS AT THE
Mount Alto Inn. On the balcony Of Wash
ingtO1. Luncheon. 12;5O to > Dinner. $50 70 g
West -lsO for reservation. Wisconsin ave. and
DAVIS st.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-07
INVITE DR.. Wise TO
jewish CHARITY BAZAAR

Through the efforts OF Rabbi Sam
uel A. Rabinowitz, DR.. Stephen S
Wise. the noted rabbi, of New York,
has been secured TO address a mass
meeting in the Majestic Theatre on
June 3 in the interest of the charity
bazaar for the Jewish war sufferers.
DR.. Wise is widely known as an ora
tor. He spoke at the Chautauqua
here last summer.
That WilmingtOnians are fortunate
in having Dr.. Wise address them is
well evident when il is known that
on accOut of recent illness Dr. Wise
was obliged to cancel many of his
speaking engagements, and only
through the earnest solicitation Of
Rabbi Samuel A. Rabinowitz was il
possible to secure the speaker for
that date. Only a few Metropolitan
centers have had Rabbi Wise speak
this season.
Some of the other prominent speak
ers who are touring the country TO
arouse enthusiasm over the 100000
600 campaign are. Hon. Henry Nor
genthau. Judge Julian Mack. DR.. J..
Leon Magnes. Jacob II. Schiff and
Hon. Oscar Strauss. DR.. Wise will
be the principal speaker at, the local
mass meeting, but there will also be
some local speakers.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-07
ROB BEDWELL HOME
IN NIGHT OF S135
Thief Evidently Scared
Away Before He Could
Steal SilverWare
SECOND ROBBERY IN
CITY SINCE THURSDAY

Gaining entrance to the home OF
Frank w. Bedwell. No. 4O6 West
Thirty-second street early this morn
ing, a sneak thief stole s135, the
greater portion OF which was taken
from a hand bag on a chair in the
bedroom of Mr. and Mrs. Bedwell
The robber did not take silyerware
He was frightened off when Estel
Bedwell, a son, arrived home about
4 o'clock this morning, and found
The front door of the house open.
Entering his home, Mrs Bedweil
found the cellar door open. Word OF
the robbery was sent to the police sta
ton and Special officer Gamble was
sent to the house and made an inves-
tigation, but no trace OF the thief was
found
Another report OF a sneak thief Sc
curing a considerable amount OF
money from a house here, was re-
ported on Saturday to the police by
Floyd Harper. of No. 1015 Tatnall
street, who reported losing S49O from
his bedroom on last Thursday night
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-07
SACRED CONCERT FOR
jewish RELIEF FUND

A sacred concert to celebrate the free
dom of Russia from the yoke of the
Romanofrs will be held under the au-
spices of the Jewish community Sunday
afternoon, May p, at the Queen The
ntre.
The affair is made possible through
the courtesy of James \. Ginns, of the
Queen Theatre and subcommittee OF
the general committee of the Charity
Bazaar for the Jewish war sufferers Is
already making arrangements for the al
fair, the proceeds of which will 60 to-
ward the $4,000 fund for which Della
ware was assessed.
The officers of the entertainment com
mittee are: y. c. Shtofiman, chairman;
Joseph Berman, secretary and DIR. |. h.
kreshtool. treasurer. Speakers and mu-
steal talent from Philadelphia and New
York have already been scheduled and a
sketch entitled "The Celebration of the
Freedom of Russia" will be presented
Nathan J.. Leopold, member of the ex.
ecutive committee Of the Charity Ba-
zaar, Is in actual charge of the playlet
the entire proceeds of which will go to-
ward the $4,000 fund for which Della
ware was assessed Mr. Leopold is as
sisted in the work by the Messrs. Louis
FoY J. Chaiken and NJ. Stein. Tickets
have already been sent out throughout
the State and large attendance is ex-
pected.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-07
WOMAN IS CRUSHED
UNDER AUTO wheels
William B. Walsh Held in
Bail Pending Result of
Mrs. BloOme'S Injuries
FAME FIRE APPARATUS
SERVES AS AMBULANCE

While crossing Second street. near
Shipley, on Saturday evening, Mrs.
Bessie Bloome. aged 35 years. of No
SO5 West Second street was knocked
down by an automobile owned and
driven by William B. Walsh. Of No.
41S West Twenty-sixth street. Mrs.
Bloome was dragged some distance
along the street She was rushed to
the Delaware Hospital in the chemi-
cal apparatus of the Fame Fire Com
pany. She was unconscious when
picked up from the street. and has
not yet regained consciousness.
In Municipal Court this morning
Walsh pleaded not guilty to a charge
Of assault and battery. and. after DR..
Bruce Weller, OF the hIspitaI stafI
had testified that the patient was still
unconscious, her skull being frac-
tured, and that her recovery was
doubtful, Walsh was held under 81 600
bail for a hearing in two weeks. It
is alleged that Walsh did not stop to
ascertain the extent Of the womans
injuries or to give aid
Mrs. Bloome is a widow. with five
small children. Her oldest son ran
to the engine house with the crowd
and tainted when he saw his mother
was the victim. Revived he tainted
again and again Walsh claims he
was not speeding when the accident
occurred
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-07
HIGHWAY BOARD
TO ORGANIZE IN
DOVER This week
Selection of Engineer and
Secretarial Expert Problem
for Commission
LINCOLN HIGHWAY TO
Be FIRST ROAD BUILT

Members Of the State Highway Com
mission. recently appointed by Governor
John G. Townsend, Jr., will meet at
Dover 0 nThursday to organize. Cover
nor Townsend is named a member of
the commission with voting powers in
the act passed by the Legislature. The
commission is composed Of five members.
as follows: Governor Townsend; General
i. Coleman DUPONT, of Wilmington: Jo-
siah Marvel, rural New Castle; former
Congressman Walter o. Hofecker, of
Kent. and Joseph +. Holland, of Sussex
county
At the meeting on Thursday the mem
bers of the department will organize. but
1t IS not likely that they will transact
any other business General dupont and
Mr.. Marvel have both been spoken of
Tor the chairmanship of the commission.
After the highway department com.
missioners organize on Thursday. they
Will turn fhcir attention to the selection
OF a competent and experienced engineer
and secretary for the department.
Neither OF these appointments will be
made on Thursday, as the members. re-
alHing the Importance of the positions
desire to make a thorough investigation
before making any appointments.
There are already several appli-
cants for the position of engineer.
Under the bill the salary of this Off
cial must not exceed $500 a year.
Among the applicants are ]. n.
Mackall. formerly connected with the
Maryland Highway Department and
now assistant TO the chief engineer
at Harrisburg. in the Pennsylvania
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-07
Twice saved FROM Death
IN The DELAW ARE RIVER

AS a result of indulging too freely
in liquor, John Jackson, colored, OF
Seventh and Madison streets. this
city, who sauntered too close TO the
edge Of the Chester Shipping Com
pany's wharf. Chester Saturday af-
ternoon fell into the Delaware river.
His screams for help attracted the
attention oJ Camain Melting. who
with the assistance Of several other
men rescued Jackson.
After being hauled onto the wharf,
Jackson started to walk away but
his legs again gave way under him
and he again toppled into the river
He was again rescued and this time
was locked up.
Magistrate Leary yesterday fined
Jackson S2