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The Washington times., 1917-03-24
MARYLAND SURVEY AT HAND.

BALTIMORE, March Ex-Governor
Harrington has completed the draft
of census blanks for surveying the
survey will start this week. Under
an act OF the last legislature every
citizen of Maryland is eligible for mill
tary duty between the ages of eight
cen and fOrty-five years, with few
exceptions. 1t Is likely that the gov
ernor will issue a call for volunteers
to fill the gaps in the Maryland Ma
tional Guard in the next ten days. and
IL he fails to get the required num-
ber-about thirty-five hundred-sher-
ifs of the cities and counties will
proceed to draw citizens by allotment.
That scheme will be used If the Gov
ernment calls on Maryland for volun-
teerS.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24
RECRUITS "WHITE ANGEL"
Congressman Sherwood Has Woman
for First Member Of His Cavalry.

NEW YORK, March 24-Eliza-
beth A. Dunford. of 40 Morningside
Drive. New York. is the first recruit
to offer her services in the cavalry
regiment which Congressman Isaac
r. Sherwood, Democrat and one-time
pacifist, of Ohio. proposes to organ
ize for European duty. The offer
has been received by General Sher
wood. who is eighty-twO years old,
He won his title in the civil war.
1t reads:
Your offer to serve the United
made the hot blood in my veins
the first women to join your regi-
tory, to the unfurling of the red,
white, and blue, to give a glimpse
of heaven to those who are in h"
General Sherwood promptly accept
ed the offer by writing the new re-
cruit the following letter:
My Dear Elizabeth: l was re-
joiced to get your letter this morn
ing and to know that you are going
to be the white angel of my regi-
ment. You are the first volunteer,
hence you will be entitled to be cap,
tain of Company A. OF course it
will be a cavalry regiment, and your
headquarters will be in the saddle.
Later ] will let you know where
the recruiting station will be, and
you and / will march down the cor
ridors OF fame to victory together,
with red, white, and blue Vaving
over our devoted heads"
The Washington times., 1917-03-24
NORRIS TO ANSWER CRITICS
Nebraska Senator, at Lincoln, to
Defend Armed Neutrality Vote.

Senator Norris of Nebraska, one of
the "willfur Senators who opposed
the armed neutrality bill, left last
evening for Nebraska, and will speak
Monday night at Lincoln. He has pro-
cured the auditorium there for the
purpose. Senator Norris will explain
his opposition to the armed neutrality
bill and answer his critics in Ne
braska and elsewhere.
Governor Neville having refused to
submit to the, Nebraska legislature
the proposition for an election on the
recall OF Senator Norris. the speech
of the Senator at Lincoln in reality
will be the beginning of the Senator's
campaign for denomination and re-
election two years hence.
A great fight is expected to-develop
in the State.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24

George should be present at the
funeral. which was to take place to-
day. She told Judge Benton that
there was a death in the family and
he remitted the remaining portion of
the mans sentence.
Yesterday afternoon, while Mrs.
Simpson was out of the house. some
one took the body OF the dog out of
the casket and carried 1t away. There
is a horrible saspicion that the city
authorities were connected with this
outrage and that the body Of Prinnie
was taken to the garbage reduction
plant. in accordance with a city ordi-
nance.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24
SCARED PANAMANS
Mysterious Warship Enters River at
Darien-Stranaers Make Survey.
PANAMA CVia Colon), March "a
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Forecast for the District of COlum-
'bia-Fair, colder tonight; tempera-
ture about IS degrees. Sunday fair;
moderate northwest winds.
For Maryland-Fair:c colder tonight
Sunday fair; moderate west to north
west winds.
For Nirginia-Fair; colder tonight;
light frost in south portion. Sunday
fair; moderate west to northwest
wIlds.
For Middle Atlantic States for the
coming week-Generally fair and
pleasant weather will prevail until
Thursday or Friday, when there will
probably be rains. The temperature
will average considerably above the
seasonal normal
The Washington times., 1917-03-24
MANY MORE MEN NEEDED
Recruiting 10 Not Yet Up to De-
mands of Army or Navy.

While the number of recruits en-.
listed at army and navy recruiting
stations during the past week has in
creased, indications are that the coun-
try is not yet fully aroused to the
imminence of war, according to statis-
tics at the War and Navy Depart
ments.
The total strength of the navy today
was LOSE men. To bring this fight-
ing arm up to its authorized strength
16,S67 men are needed. The net gain
OF the first four days of this week
was 467. The navy has gained an
average OF III men each day since
the recruiting campaign was started.
Statistics gathered today indicate that
the heaviest enlistments are in the
Eas. While great stress has been laid
on the need of men for the navy, the
army has drawn the greater number.
During the period from February !
TO March 20, a total of s, 700 men had
been enlisted throughout the country
Tor the regular army. The general
National average including Sundays
ana holidays has been well over 200
each day from February to March
20, as against 16s during January.
Army recruiting has had a steady
increase since November, when the
recruiting system was organized, but
no noticeable increase has been shown
as result of the international crisis.
In New York alone 9I2 men have
enlisted in the army since March !.
The increase has been steady since
that time, 4Os enlisting so far this
week against ninety-three for the
week of March !.
The navy has drawn only 211 re-
cruits in New York this month.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24
GIVEN THREE-YEAR TERM
N. 2. Mills, Former Postal Employe
Here, Sentenced.

Mansell F. Mills, former employe of
the Washington City Postoffice,
charged with rihing the mails. later
indicted for fraud by use of the mails,
was sentenced to serve three years
in the penitentiary by Justice Gould
in Criminal Division No. !. OF the
District Supreme Court today. Mills
pleaded guilty. Sentence on the sec
ond charge was suspended.
Released on bond after arrest on
the first charge, Mills disappeared. 1t
was alleged that he had jumped his
bail. Assistant District Attorneys
Arth and Laws. while passing through
Chicago, ILL.,. recognized Mills on the
streets and had him arrested by the
Chicago police and extradited.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24
NAVY LEAGUE CHAPTER
Girls Organize Branch to Make
Clothes for Sailors.

An auxiliary chapter OF the Navy
League was formed at the National
School OF Domestic Art and Science
yesterday afternoon following an ad-
dress by Col. Robert NJ. Thompson OF
the Navy League.
The new auxiliary, which Is one Of
1000 being formed in the nation, will
comprise about 200 girl students. all
of whom are especially well fitted to
make extra uniforms and clothing
for sailors, should such work become
necessary. They are also excellent
cooks.
No permanent organization was
formed yesterday, but the girls will
meet before the Easter holidays TO
elect officers and map out a defnits
line OF work.
In his address. Colonel Thompson
laid special stress upon the Superior
work accomplished by the women OF
England who have responded to the
call OF their country: and whose work
has been conspicuously better than
that of the men of England in peace
times.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24
HANDBOOK CASE FRIDAY

Arraignment of the eight men in
dicted by the grand jury yesterday
for Criminal Division. No. | of the
District Supreme Court next Friday
morning. Then men indicted are:
Fred II. Vogt. Lee HammersIey, Sam.
ueI Sondheimer. Flank Mccormack.
Stanley Johnson. Pete Shore, Harry
Turner. and Bayard T. Wrenn, other
wise known as Bert Wrenn. The
grand jury is continuing its investiga-
tion of the handbook charges against
several other men. arrested in the re-
cent raid of the Department of Jus
tice agents d the Washington po-
lice.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24
FUNERAL LACKS CORPSE
Even Jail Yields Mourner Over
Death In Family"

ROCHESTER. n. Y. March "a
Mrs. Anna Simpson lives at 414 State
street. Her husband, George Simpson.
was soJourning temporarily at the
penitentiary because of an assault on
his wife. when Prinnie. a spaniel
owned by the couple. died on Monday
last, presumably from broken heart
because OF the absence of George.
Mrs. Simpson decided to have a
proper funeral. A large wreath was
placed on tie front door and a fine
casket purchased from the under
taker. Flowers were sent in by
friends. Then Mrs. Simpson felt that
The Washington times., 1917-03-24
SHOT AT BY MARINES
Stranger Acted oueerIy Near Mo-
bile Navy Yard Magazine.

MOBILE, Ala, March 24.-Marines
guarding the powder magazine at the
local navy yard did their first bit OF
work early today when they fired on,
but failed to capture, an unidentified
man detected approaching the maga-
zine.
Immense quantities of ammunition
are stored in the yard. Marines have
been guarding it for several weeks.
They saw the man approaching the
works in the dark. challenged him.
and when he failed to stop. fired
three shots. He ran, refusing to halt
even under the marines fire.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24
SAYS ALLIES GRoPE AHEAD
Berlin Reports Trenches on somme
Blown Up.

BERLIN (via Sayville wireless)
March 24.-"Every day there are en-
on both sides of the Somme and Disc
against the enemy's vanguard" de-
clared today's official report The
enemy only grope ahead in hesitating
fashion and frequently blow up
trenches. severely ,hampered by our
measures"
Yesterday the French attacked ouk
outposts west of La Fere. along the
Ailette lowlaHds. and near Neuviue and
MargivaL They were repulsed every
where. In Champagne our recon
noitering detachments brought in
prisoners"
The Washington times., 1917-03-24
PRESIDENT FoREGoES GOLF
0eVotes Morning to Work Aeeumu.
lated During illness.

Despite fair weather, President
Wilson remained in his study at the
White House today, foregoing the
usual morning game of golf. In the
afternoon the President probably will
take ride.
The Presidents des5 is piled with
papers of Importance 6nd he is busy
up with work which accumu-
lated during his illness. He did not
go to the executive offices today and,
it is understood, will do most of his
work in the White House study until
Congress convenes.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24
PLANS woMAN's WAR WORK

Steps toward training women for
auxiliary duty in case the United
States goes to war are expected to
follow the meeting next Friday of the
executive board of the Sunshine and
Community Society, with a member
ship Og 200 Washington women, in the
home of Mrs. Charles p. Keyser, of
1869 Mintwood place. Mrs. Keyser is
president OF the organization.
The board is composed of presidents
and vice presidents of eight District
branches of the society.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24

United States and making daily re-
ports to Washington.
Extraordinary measures have been
adopted to control now and crush
later the German espionage. system
IN Washington, where an unusually
large force of secret service men is
operating, some of the men being
Treasury Department operatives
especially assigned to neutrality vio-
lation cases.
Practically every suspect and sus-
pected quarter in the District is being
watched night and day.
wireless Plants Watched.
A vigil is kept over all known wireless
plants in this section, and more than a
score have been Investigated by Gov
ernment agents to determine il they
are maintaining neutrality. Private
wireless apparatus has been found at a
number of points in the District. but
officials decline to say if there were any
indications that the sets were used for
any pTO-GeTman purposes.
A radio inspector is operating with the
Department Of Justice agents in running
down wireless operations in and near
Washington.
Radio divisions of the Navy Depart
ment and the Department OF Commerce
are keeping close tabs on the wireless
plants and nd4apparatus with the aid of the
Secret Service men and in each division
is a list Of all known persons operating
or experimenting with radio sets.
RumOrs of Arrests.
Persistent rumors to the effect that
prominent Germans in Washington
had aIraady haa1 foLan int oustod,
because of their activity or completely
in German plots and propaganda were
in circulation today, hut they were
without confirmation from official
sources.
1t was admitted that arrests may
be made at any time in connectioA
with the suspected operation of anti
American wireless plants in order to
check communication between the
United States and Berlin. as the Ad-
ministration is determined to keep
secret the movement of merchant
vessels and naval preparation activi-
ties.
There were intimations in official
quarters today that preparations for
the immediate issuance OF warrants
have been made and that United
States Attorney John E. Laskey is in
NAOoC AOuGh Win lhc Oh
Justice. ready to act on short notice.
1t could not be learned whether or
not any warrants have already been
issued. the ban of secrecy having
been put on all officials by Attorney
General Gregory.
District Guards Available.
War Department officials said that
the District Guard is Immediately
available at any time.
Districts Stntus Distinctive.
Some National Guard organizations
in different States have not fully
complied with the provisions of the
National Defense Act, requiring a new
oath and six-year enlistment con-
tracts, but the District Guard, oper-
ating, under Federal law, is held as
unit to compliance with the Defense
Act, without giving individual men
liberty OF action.
When the District Guard was on the
border the men were asked to make
re-afhrmation after the new National
Guard law went into operation. Of
ficiAls said today this was a mere for
mality, however, and the men are held
under their oath for call at any time,
irrespective of what action they took
as to resSfhrming their oath.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24
o. c. eUARosMAN SENTENCED,

George w. Brown. a member Of the
District national guard, charged with
nonsupport of his wife and two minor
children. was sentenced by Justice
Gould, in Criminal Division. No. !, of
the District Supreme Court today to
serve one year at the Occoquan work.
house. Shortly before sentence was pro-
nounced Brown was served with a sub
poena to appear in court and answer a
suit for absolute divorce instituted nv
his wife, Elizabeth J. Brown.
The wife charges the defendant with
and. infidelity. Attorney An
drew !. Hickey appears for Mrs. Brown.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24
FINDS PL0TTER'S CODE
New Britain Guard Gets Paper
Dropped by Factory Yard SkuIker.

WATERBURY, Conn, March "a
map showing the factory sections of
New Britain was dropped by a man as
he leaped the fence in the rear of the
Traut & Hine plant in New Britain,
after he had been detected by a guard
as he was skulking through the fac
tory yard.
The paper bears the names of all
the large factories, divided into sec
tions, and contains letters and figures
which Indicate some form of code.
The man who escaped is believed to
be connected with some plot against
the manufacturing plants.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24
SOLDIER OUT ON BOND.

lie Roy McCauIey. a sergeant in the
regular army recently brought here
from Tampa, Fla. to stand trial on a
charge Of non-support has been re,
leased on $500 bond pending hearing.
The man who was formerly a railroad
engineer will be arraigned before jus
tice Gould in Criminal Division, No. I
OF the District Supreme Court on Mon
daV
The Washington times., 1917-03-24
OREGON BRIDGES GUARDED
National Guard VIII Prevent Inter.
ference With Railroad Traffic.

PORTLAND, Ore March 2i-Rail-
road bridges across the Columbia and
willamette rivers are under military
guard today. Adjt. Gen. George A.
White, of the Oregon National Guard.
called out the Eighth company of
Coast Artillery Corps during the
night, and the men went on duty as
soon as they mobilized at the ayfnory
this morning.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24
SHOW YOUR BUTTON!
Atlas Powder Employees Will Have
Likeness for Identification.

TAMAQUA. Pa. March A-In addi-
tion to trebling guards at its plant. the
Atlas Powder Coz lpany today had pic
lures OF all employees taken.
Men will use buttons showing their
likeness for Identification.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24
FACE SHORTAGE OF
S,5OO,OOO,OOO CANS
American Packers Will Be Conn.,
PEELED to Raise Prices Un:
less Relief Comes.

American Gamers are facing ia
shortage of $500, ,OOO.OOO cans in the
number needed for this year.
Unless this shortage can be made
up. it is declared. a big boost in the
price of canned foods is likely.
Several Government agencies, with
the aid and cooperation of the indus
try, are working to meet the situa-
tion.
Through the activities of Daniel
willard, member of the advisory COM
mission of the Council of National De-
fense, railroads of the country have
promised cooperation to meet the
situation, and shipments OF tinplate,
steel sheets, and tin cans will be ex-
pedited in transit and treated as food
stuffs.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24
Temperaturea.
Tide Table.

average temperature Tor thls date
for the last 50 years: 45.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24
TO ADDRESS TEMPLE SOCIETY

Miss Zip Falk. secretary OF the
Consumers League. and Julius l. Pey-
ser will address the meeting of the
Junior Temple society in the vestry
rooms of the Eighth Street Temple
tomorrow evening at $40 O'Clock.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24

High tides, s:53 a. M, height. 10.
9:2I p. m, height, 81.
Low. tides, 2:59 a. m. height,O ,O.S
S:31 .. m. height, 0.9.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24
Sun and Moon Table.

Light automobile lamps at 6:54.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24
Steps to Meet Demand.

Steps to meet an Unprecedented de-
mand for tin cans were initiated by
SECRETARIES Redfield and Houston. The
situation is now in the hands of a CO.
operative committee, consisting OF DR..
E. E. Pratt: representing the Depart
ment of Commerce: DIR. Carl Alsberg,
representing the Pure Food Bureau Of
the Department of Agriculture; ]. l.
Andrews OF the American Sheet and
Tin Plate Company; f. T. Weir. of the
Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate Com
pany; Il. r. Crawford. OF the McKees-
port Tin Plate Company. and Frank
A. Gorrell. of the American Gamers
Association.
Inquiries have been sent to all can
ners as to their needs for the season.
Last year 5000. 900. 900 cans of food
stuffs and fruits were packed. The
packers would Ike to increase their
output by at least so per cent. They
are in a position to increase II 100
per cent If cans can be obtained.
There are. however. only 100000. 900
cans in sight.
No Advance In Price.
II IL stated that II I,JOO,OOO,OOO cans
can be packed, there will be no ad-
vanced in the price OF canned goods
over those prevailing now, which are
IS per cent higher than those of a
year ago. II the supply is hcs1 to
last years limits, however, it is de-
cIared there will be a big advance.
as all supplies are short, and the de-
mand from American homes, and the
armies in Europe cannot be met.
1t Is stated that the Gamers hope
to hold prices down to their present
level despite the fact that farmers
all of their food products, and the
are demanding so per cent more TOR
price of labor aod cans has gone up.
The committee is hopeful that
through the cooperation of all pro-
ducers OF can material and the rail
roads, the demand for cans can be
met.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24
A Big Beautiful Body
Compare Quality
and Price

Think how great the difference
between this quality Chalmers and
other cars. Realize what unusual
value is here offered. You will 60
much higher in price before you will
find any other to please you so well.
And all these claims we submit for
your decision. Come-try the car.
Investigate. Then only can you
decide.
The Washington times., 1917-03-24
These
Proue Quality Claims

Chalmers claims motor of unex-
ampled smoothness, of unusual
power. Prove it by examining
Chalmers Ignite pistons, l/3 the
weight of the usual cast iron. These
give smoothness, less strain on
bearings, admit of higher power.
Compare the Chalmers crankshaft
with others. 1t is one-piece, special
steel, drop-forged, balanced in mo-
ton to a fraction of an ounce.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-22

Among the passengers waiting to
board q train stood colored woman
with three cute pickaninnies. AS the
last passenger stepped from the car
good looking, well dressed young
woman, who was standing directly In
front Of the colored woman, mounted
the steps. and as she did so the oblig-
ing brakeman, who was endeavorine
to assist the passengers, stopped and
picked up one Of the little colored
Riddles" whose ebony face was hid
den from his view by wide brimmed
hat, and as he started to lift her to
the car platform, called out to the
young lady. rs this your little girl,
lady"
The young lady stopped, glanced at
the colored child, blushed furiously and
replied Indignantly, "Sir. should say
not" and as she darted into the car
the look she gave that brakeman
should, then and there, have made a
job for the undertaken.
The brakeman was>for the moment
nonplussed at the unexpected rebuff
to his well-meant courtesy. but hearing
the passengers smoker, he looked
around, then at the child and saw his
mistake, and as he set her down, grin
ned and muttered, Gee, but that was
one on me-"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-22

exempt them to the district board.
Those certified for service by the
district board, who must answer tins
summons Of the local board when
called are.:
Samuel X. Cakes, New Providence.
William Blumenschein, State Center
+. W. Yingst, State Center.
Cakes was one of the nine OF the
$50 who were exempted by the local
board and whose cases were appealed
by the government. The district board
overruled the local board in the case
Of Cakes and eight others. Six of the
nine later were exempted by the dis
trict board, but the number did not
include Cakes.
Three Are Exempted.
The three who were exempted by the
district board, and the reasons for the
exemptions are:
c. e. Curry, Laurel; infirm and de-
pendent parents.
Charles w. Berger, city; dependent
wife in poor health.
Clarence Bailey, city; agriculture
Henry NJ. Everts, old and infirm par
ents.
The five who have filed appeals from
the ruling of the local board, which
denied their claims for exemption, are:
Ernest f. Parker, city: dependent
wife.
Glenn T. Long. city; dependent wife,
appeal filed by Mrs. Hilda Long.
Robert E. Schmidt city; dependent
wife, appeal filed by Mrs. Robert E.
Schmidt.
Herbert H. Hilderbrand. Albion: de-
pendent wife appeal filed by Mrs. Hay
zelie Hilderbrand.
Glenn V. Reynolds, city: dependent
wife, appeal filed by Mrs. Jennie A.
Reynolds