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The Washington times., 1917-02-05
CHILD SEVERELY BURNED
colored Woman Finds Daughter,
Her Clothes AfIame.

When Rosa Thomas, colored, re.
turned to her home, 422 New Jersey
avenue northwest. from the corner
grocery early today she found her
four-year-old daughter Edna rushing
frantically about, her clothing in
flames.
The woman's screams attracted DO.
lice from the Sixth precinct station
house. nearby, who wrapped the child
in a blanket. extinguishing the blaze.
The child was severely burned, how
ever, and was taken to ChiIdren's
Hospital in the Casualty ambulance,
where she is in a critical condition.
II is believed by the police the
child was playing near a stove in the
front room on the second floor.
The Washington times., 1917-02-05
FUNERAL FOR s. c. SWEET.

Funeral services for Sullivan Clark
SWEET. for nearly fifty-two years =
resident OF Washington and formerly
Connected with the quartermaster's Of
fee Of the War Department, who died
yesterday at his residence, HOO /
street, were held this morning st
IL o'clock at his late residence
Interment will be private. Mr.. SWEET
Is survived by a son. RI. Fred SWEET,
and two daughters, Mrs. Wallace Du
BoIs and Mrs. Osborne Cissel. all of
this city
The Washington times., 1917-02-05

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Feb. 5.-Fire
broke out in Murphy's grocery store. at
sH Montgomery street at 10 o'clock this
morning. and before 1t could be brought
under control, seven frame dwelling
houses, occupied by white and colored
persons, were destroyed.
Sparks from the flames were blown
three squares to two other houses on the
extreme end of Washington street.
practically destroying them. In all, nine
buildings were burned or badly dam
aged.
Firemen were hampered by the cold
weather. and at one time II was feared
the department would have to call on
Washington for aid The local fremen.
however, finally succeeded in controlling
the flames.
The damage Is not known. but 1t Ii
said may approximate $4,000.
The members of the Alexandria
Light Infantry are showing much in
terest in the outcome OF the break be-
tween the United States and Germany.
Although the boys have only got set
tied in their old positions since their
arrival home from the border, every
one is ready to fall in the ranks again,
IL need be. Capt. Conrad Johnson says
it would not be difficult to obtain
more recruits should the company be
ordered into active service. The reg
ular weekly drill will be held this
evening, and the inspection by Major
C. W. Wallace, of the Coast Artillery
Corps, the 10th.
The funeral of Robert T. Cook was
held yesterday afternoon at 8 o'clock.
the Rev. E. T. Kirkley. of the Meth
odist Protestant Church, officiating.
Interment was in the Methodist
Protestant Cemetery.
The annual meeting OF the board
of trustees OF the Alexandria Hos
pital will be held this evening at the
Chamber Of Commerce.
A dance will be held by the Anti
tuberculosis Committee on the even
ing of Tuesday, February 13, to raise
funds for the relief of an urgent case
recently reported to the society.
Over 100 persons attended the ses-
sion OF the Emmanuel Bible class at
Christ Church yesterday. The class
will give an informal reception this
evening in honor of Gypsy Smith, jr.,
in parish hall. Congressman Charles
Carlin will deliver an address.
The pupils in the Lee School were
dismissed this morning on account of
the intense cold.
Mrs. Lucy A. Hammill. aged sew
enty-five, wife of Edward Hammill, of
Occoquan, died Saturday afternoon
The Washington times., 1917-02-05
WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE
SUBURBS OF THE CAPITAL
Seven Dwellings in Alexandria Destroyed
And Two Others Damaged in Fire
Which Started in Grocery Store.

at the home OF her daughter. Mrs.
John L. Sinclair, 30s East Capitol
street. Washington. The body was
brought to this city to Wheatley's
undertaking rooms. from which place
the funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon at 2:3O. The Rev. E. G. Reg
ester will offciate.
The Washington times., 1917-02-05
Andrew Sangster, Chief Ac-
countant of Valuation Bureau,
Gives Testimony on Costs.
DIFFERENCES EXPLAINED
company's Attorney Asks That
Any Inaccuracies Be Correct
ed by Conferences.

with Andrav sanpster. chief as
49, ,,sI,ra.,o, p,,roou or
Va inc N
the stano' the hearings on lhe Tua
tion OF the Georgetown Gas Light
Light Company were begun by the
Public Utilities Commission today.
Mr. sanpstar gave as the amount ex-
nended IN nIant and equipment. ex-
Guiding general overhead charges and
Including an allowance for materials.
sunpIIes and working capital, $685.
7246O. The book value was given at
S1,477,S12.31. The principal differ
ence between the oook Nalue ao ~ " o
81 renresentinr- Increases in the value
of the plant and equipment according
to an appraisal made by the company
in 1911. This item was not incIuueu
in Mr.. Sangsters allowance pue SCI
aside Tor the cohsiuera.i
commission In adopting i's hh0i
ations.
Examined By syme.
Mr.. Sangster was examiner " NoH
rad H. Syme, general counsel for the
commission concerning the various
"a h;s r,.thod
ue'aIis oL ms a. e.. "a =,
OF arriving at cos's. .t II
the accountant testinlohS
The Washington times., 1917-02-05
BAZAAR Is POSTPONED.

Martin wiegand today announced
on Bridges, about public buildings
in charge OF the bazaar which was to
have opened tonight at Convention
Hall for the benefit OF German war
suffers, that the function has been In
definitely postponed.
The Washington times., 1917-02-05
BREAK HITS SILK EXCHANGE.

YOKOHAMA, Feb. 5.-The SILK ex.
change suspended operations today.
owing to the slump in prices occa-
stoned by the American diplomatic
Trsak with Germany.
The Washington times., 1917-02-05
NEWS AT ANAC0STIA
Speakers to Occupy Emmanuel
Church Pulpit In Lent.

Speakers to Occupy Emmanuel
Church Pulpit In Lent.
Announcement was made yester-
day in Emmanuel Church OF the
special speakers that would occupy
the pulpit each Friday and Sunday
evening during the lenten season, as
follows: FEBRUARY %, the Rev. W. C.
Davenport; February 20, the Rev. F.
II. Stevens, assistant rector st. Sto-
phen's Church; March 2, Dean Braten-
hal; March 4. the Rev. w. B. Dent.
st. Johns, Mt. Rainier; March 4, the
Rev. c. R. Stetson. st. Marks; March
8. Canon w. L. DeVries; March IL,
the Rev. W. T. Snyder, rector Church
Incarnation; March 16, the Rev. W.
c. Hicks, secretary province of WASH
ington: March %, Canon ]. w. Aus
tin, Chevy Chase; March 20. the Rev.
]. H. w. Blake, rector Christ Church: !:
March 80. Canon G. F. Dudley, rector
st. Stephens. Announcement also was
made of the other services to be held
during this week.
The entertaining features OF the
banquet OF the Highland Athletic
Club, to be held Wednesday even
ing, will include solos by George
Fisher: solo by William Scantlebury;
sketch. Charles v. Etzler: selection,
Walter Townsend, and contributions
by the Highland trio, consisting OF
Charles Warren, Zane Kelly, and
Walter Townsend.
Nearly all the ministers OF churches
here spoke of the national crisis yes
terday in their sermons, and urged
their members to pray that the right
decision would be made by our Gov
ernment at this time. They all urged
that. whatever decision was made.
everyone stand behind the President
as a unit.
Three troops OF Boy Scouts at
tended a service in Emmanuel Church
last night, arranged for their benefit.
The rector, the Rev. w. o. Roome, tr.,
preached a special sermon to the
boys.
The Anacostia Baptist Church Is
preparing for a series of revival
meetings, when visiting clergymen
will occupy the pulpit.
The Washington times., 1917-02-05
So WILL BENEFIT
OTHERS WHO SUFFER
Well-Known Washington
Man Gives Strong Tes-
timonial for Plant
Juice.

up locally, by the wonderful relief
that Mr.. Samuel Frazier, of No. 204
18th street N. E, experienced through
the use of Plant Juice, the new herbal
stomach remedy. Mr.. Frazier y a
The Washington times., 1917-02-05

The Anacostia Baptist Church IS
preparing for a series of revival
meetings, when visiting clergymen
will occupy the pulpit.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14

his Club, has received definite assur- ance from Plattsburg, where Williams is training, that he will play
 There has been some uncertainty as to the possibility of Williams enter ing, because it was not known wheth- CT the men at Plattsburg would be on leave at the time of the tournament t. Advices from Washington, however, have declared that they will be free for about two weeks, which gives a chance for men in training camps to enter the national tournament.
 With William M. Johnston in Cali fornia, serving with the militia, and M. E. Mclaughlin also on naval duty, it began to look as though recent champions would be few and far be- tween. However, Williams entry will make up in part for the lack of the Californians, and there is no doubt but that the tennis public will be keen for the chance to see the champion in action. He has had some tennis at Piattsburg. and. of course, is in splen- did condition physically.
 Several of the first ten will be in action at Forest Hills, for R. Lindley Murray (No. 4, c. J. Griffin (No. 8 Watson M. Washburn (No. D and Dean Mathey (No. 10) have agreed to play. There is also a possibility that Joseph J. Armstrong (No. 9 may en- ter, depending upon arrangements he can make with reference to his work in the navigation school, where he is in the governments service.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
kAISER'S TELEGRAM
 TO RESIDENT WILSON
Berlin Newspapers Claimed 1t Did Not
 Exist

Washington. Aug. 13.-The German emperor's telegram to President Will son. given to Ambassador Gerard in the emperor's own handwriting, was made public officially by the state de- parment today for the first time. It follows:
 Berlin. iaEopenhagen.
 "Oated) August IA 1914. (Received August 15 ': 30 D. m.)
 Secretary of State, Washington, August 14. 3 D. m.
 "The following was communicated personally to me by the emperor in writing:
 [" Private and confidential. For the President Personally:
 'One-The royal highneSS Prince Henry was received by His Majesty King George V in England who ern- powered him to transmit to me verbal Ivy that England would remain neural if war broke out on the continent in- volving Germany and France, Austria and Russia. The message was tele- -raphed to me by my brother from London after his conversation with His
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
MARKET WAS FIRM
in the Closing Hour the Trading Was
 Brisk.

i New York. Aug. 13-Much of the strength manifested by today's stock i market was attributed to the scarcity ! of offerings, an indication Of the more precarious position of the short inter est. Trading was light until the final hour, when the movement became eff fective and broader on the demand for investment issues.
 Rails were more conspicuous than usual, high grade shares gaining one to two points on further encouraging crop advices. The "extra" 10 per cent. dividend on Chicago, Burlington and Quincy also was a sentimental factor Great Northern preferred and North ern Pacific, which jointly control Bur lington, being unusually active at gains of two points each.
 Steels and related equipments were one to three points higher, their ad vance being based upon a growing be- lief that producers of war supplies are to be granted fair profits. U. s. Steel made a gain of 1 IA at 124 7-9 and Bethlehem Steel new stock was 3-4 up at it's best.
 Shippings, feathers, sugars and oils derived much of their support from favorable trade conditions and motors rallied one to five points, mainly on short covering, General Motors being foremost in the rebound. Tobaccos supplemented their steady advance of the past fortnight, United Cigars mak- ing a new record at 127 1-S, Tobacco Products mounting to higher level at 77. Total sales amounted to 900 shares.
 The local money market reflected last weeks severe impairment of bank reserves, call loans holding throughout the day at 1-2 per cent, with firmer tendencies to two and six months accommodations.
 A steady demand for Liherty 1-2s at 99-6S to par, against last weeks minimum of 99.52, featured the irreg- ular bond market. Total sales s(par value) aggregated $2,950O0
 T. $. registered fours rose 1-4 per cent. on call.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
TAKE THE KIDS
 TO SEE JENNINGS
Detroit Manager Surrenders the Palm to Neither Man nor Beast for Queer A,xs

Though the Yankees are well down on the list of pennanu possibilities, the brand of ball that is being offered at the park these days is real Broadway S3 entertainments.
 In the first place, Hughie Jennings
 never wSs in such fine fettle as he is
 at /asent. The cooler weather of the
 past couple of days has injected so
 much pep into the Detroit manager
 that not only Is he able to bat .999 on
 his old coaching stuff, but he Is con-
 stantly adding new stunts to his re-
 pertoire, with the result that the
 crowd is getting a run for it's money, no matter how the score may be So- ing or who's getting the worst of 1t.
 Jennings went up to visit the Bronx
 Park zoo yesterday morning for the first time. He was astonished at the rich coaching vein that for years has been untapped up there.
 The Detroit mana ger was particular ly fascinated with the side line possi- bilities of the laughing hyena. He stood in front of his cage for hours, taking notes and initiating with the aid of small hand mirror the facial contortions of the hilarious bird from the jungle.
 ed through the press box Saturday when the Yankees and Detroits were having a friendly little bee
 And the report was borne out in convincing fashion by the demonstra- tion given by Jennings throughout the game from his platform at third base. Of all the sounds that mortal mechan- ism ever concocted the things the Scranton man gave utterance to cop the bacon. He Is a picnic and a dream
 Take the kids-and don't tell them what they're going to see. and they'll never beg for any other kind of cir GUS again.
 Jennings had to do something. In the initial enga cement he moved the grass clean so that the groundkeeper gave him a present of small gold Ia awnmower as a token of appreciation. | Having no more grass, the Tiger king | was compelled to look around for new stuff or else see his team go to the | blooming bow VOWS. The Bronx zoo, therefore, came as an inspiration to 1inn, 'tis said.
 Jennings is a bank president out in he coal town-or a director, or some hink like that-and it sure would have a lire of new depositors to the windows if they could only get the in- windows if they could only get the 1ilnb1e old OrioIe to cut up a bit at he receiving teller's desk.
 They say that Cobb Is the main at ra ction that brings the crowd out to zee Detroit act, no matter where or when, but it is safe bet, after the eternal juvenility of the nlv Hughie that there's a large pro- portion of the mob goes there to see ne of the last remaining exhiftts of ood enterta ming coaching there Is ex- ant.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
which would give me satisfaction ant joy
 Could Not Call a Halt.

which would give me satisfaction and | joy
 Could Not Call a Halt. This proposal was made at the time when the armies of both sides had already crossed the frontier and call halt to events. Ths emperor could, therefore, only have his thanks conveyed to President Wilson for his offer and thereby remark that while the present moment was too early for mediation by the neutral powers the presidents friendly proposal might later be returned to.
 "The emperor then conversed for some time further with MT Gerard and explained to him the events that jed up to the outbreak of war The emperor particularly pointed out the ambiguous and disloyal attitude of Great Britain, which had destroyed all hope of a peaceful agreement
 MT. Gerard's statements in his me moirs appear to be a reproduction of this conversation. If the press in en- emy countries sees revelations in them that only shows they are ig- norant of the German White Book which in essence set forth the same events.
 Possibly during the conversa ton the emperor wrote a memorandum for the ambassador so that he mE5at not announce anything to Washington that would be incorrect. In that case it WOuld De a matter Of record destined to assist MT. Gerard's memory, but it would not be a communication from the emperor to President Wilson"
 Cunning Policy of Great Britain.
 The Cologne Gazette says there is no apparent reason to dou bt the gen uineness of the emperor's telegram as published by MT. Gerard. The news paper says it cannot see how it's con- tents can serve as fresh proof of Ger many's guilt, as it only gives new evidence Of the cunning and ambig- uous policy followed by Great Brit ain in the days prior to the outbreak of the war.
 The newspaper further sees in the Gerard revelations another move in a plan to exploit the Stockholm confer ence in favor of the entente by put ting the question of responsibility for the outbreak of the war and then pressing the socialists into the posi- ton of being the accused parties.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Old Saybroo<-s-Tenrv r clI-frr tower operator. has boan tfaa-f--FsF from Fort SIocum fo Port HHm fflur- ton, Texas. h. t1e siTuai service
 Gildersleeve-The keel For one rF fHe wooden ships to be tIll- frr tha Enrf- gency Fleet Corporation. t17 tre1 laff at the yards of the GI1arrfffer Ship Construction Company. Tr1 hrare are tO be built.
 Hartford inventory rf sfr r-frfr of Dwight w pardee Died ir sfr rrr- bate court shows valuation rf ffEr- 45f 76. and an inventory Of +rr ersrfs Of his sister. Sarah W. rarfcr errr= a valuation Of f22151zff
 Hartford -Seua -or -rf -r-e rrrr~ae C.. Bulkeley. Of Washington Hf--rf. ~rl are spending thc euuurr at trr.~ rlf- tage at FenWick. gre 1UorD frr fr-s quent visitors at Elartir. whore arrH# sons. Captain Morgan F Tt|IEr' r'r- fr and Houghtou EIikelar. both urTHr-a of Troop F. are encam-rH
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
Whitman Brothers Stars at Tennis
Undefeated Champion Plays Sensational Game Longoo Winners Show Great Seadiness in the Pinches-Only Three Matches Played Monday-Other Sporting Actvi- ties.

Boston. Aug. -18.-M. D. Whitman of New York, who retired nearly a score of years ago as the undefeated na- ttona1 lawn tennis champion in sin gles, furnished the feature of the play in the national doubles patriotic ten- his tournament at the Longwood Cricket Club today. Paired with his brother Harold, Wh1tman's steadiness and strength at critical moments brought about the defeat of Josiah WheeIwright and H. Greenough, Bos- ton, in straight sets. Only three matches were played today. The sum- mary:
 (First Round.)
 NJ D. Whitman and Harold Whit man, New York, defeated Josiah Whee1wright and H. Greenough, Bos- ton, 6-4, 6-4. 9-7. H. c. Johnson and I. c. Wright, Boston, defeated R. c. Sea yer. Boston. and F. J. Sulloway, Con- cord, N. H., 6-3, 6-3, 63.
 (Seeond haIf-top haif)
 W. A. Wei. Massachusetts Institute Technology, and P. L. Ylng, Yale, de- feated T. B. Plimpton and D. S. Niles, Boston, 6-3, 4-6. GA, 6-2.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.

National Cincinnati ,; St. Louis g. u2 innings) Brooklyn 3: New York I. Tirst gane) Brooklyn ?; New York I .tSecond game) Philadelphia 3 BosCn c. . Pittsburgh 3; Chicago [.
 Eastern League. Hartfcrd | Springfield 0. Bridgeporr Lawrence game scheduled for today played yesterday New London ,; Portland 0. Worcester ,; New Haven g. (I5 innings)
 American Leaoue Chicago Cleveland game called first inning rain. St. Louis 6; Detroit [. Second game) Boston ,; Philadelphia | Washington 9: New York 5.
 Southern League. Nashville ,; Mobile Q. Al Memphis I: Birmingham 3. At Chattanooga i New Orleans 8 At Little Rcck-Atanta. grounds.
 IrterraonaI Lea1uc- At >.warz: Rochester 0: Newark g. At Providence: Buffalo 8; Providence '. At Baltimore; Montreal 0; Baltimore s. At Richmond: Toronto II; Richmond B.
 American Association. Toledo q Louisville 6. (First game) Toledo 8 Louisville 10. Second game called end tn darsness.) 3Iilrau2ce ,; Kansas City s, First game) Milwaukee Q; Kansas City 3. Second game) Minneapolis :: Paul G. Columbus Indianapolis called of. because of pa iotic parade.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
American League.
GAMES scHcoUIED TO-DAY.

National Ieanus. Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Boston Pittsburgh Cichago
 Cincinnati St. Louis American League Chicago a Cleveland St. Louis Detroit New York at Washington
 Boston at Philadelphia International Leaaur, Toronto Richmond Montreal Baltimore Buffalo at Providence
 Rochester at Newark Eastern League New Haven at Lawrence Bridgeport Portland New London at Springfield
 Hartford at Worcester
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
Baseball Player Rejected.

Philadelphia Aug. 13.-Otis Lawry, second baseman of the Athletics. who left last week for his home in Maine 10 undergo the physical test for the new national army, telegra phed Man ager Mack tonight that he had been rejected and would join the team again in a few days. He did not give he reason for his rejection.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
Boston Printers pefeat New York.

Boston, Aug. 13.-The Boston Print CTS Union baseball team defeated the New York Printers Union nine here today, to 2. Proceeds of the game will go to the fund which is to be used to supply baseball outfits for the American soldiers in France. The score:
 Boston ....0 40 0 2 x-s 1e 5 New York 0 o 1-2
 Carney, Glass and Harvey; Bailey, Riley and Weigand.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
Dodqers and Giants Break Even.

New York, Aug. 13.-New York and Brooklyn broke even in the first of a series of three double headers here today, the Giants winning the first game, to 3, and Brooklyn taking the second, to l. Scores:
 (First Game.) Brooklyn ? 0O1 o o-3 8 ? New York ? o 0 x-4 10 3 Smith and Krueger; Sallee and Rar- iden.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
Rain Stops Grand Circuit.

Cleveland, O., Aug. 13.-Owing to a heavy downpour of rain, the opening of the second Grand Circuit meeting of the season at North Randall track was postponed until tomorrow
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
St. Louis 6, Cincinnati 5.

St. Louis, Aug 13.-St. Louis de- feated Cincinnati in the twelfth inning today, to 5. Paulette singled, Baird was safe when Kopf fumbled his erounder and Snyder singled scoring Paulette. Chase drove in four of the visitors runs and scored the other one Score.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
ciHnati
St. Louis (N)
Totals 41 I4x33 14

Totals 1T I4X53 IT IT Totals zS l5 36 26 tx> None out when winning scored.
 bv innings:
 Cincinnati 0 0 0 0 0 0 -5 st Louis 0 0 0 O 0 -6 Two base hits. Magee. Long, Shean. Paulette, Shy der. Three base hit, Chase Hornsby.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
Renders Pitching Won.

Boston, Aug. 13.-Bender clearly outpitched Barnes in a pitchers bat tie here today, Philadelphia winning from Boston, to 0. Evers was given a travelling bag by members of the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14

that France was already preuarfr~ fs enter Belgium and the king rf rHe Belgians having refused uv raffff1r for a free passage under ruararfeer rr his couutry's freedom 7 am rrrea grateful for the prealdeutH mearaaa
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
New Haver

Score by Innings: Wcrcester-. New Haven
 3 0 0 % o-s Two base hit, Potteger. Home run, Ball
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
Springfield
artford

Tatals S 24 20
 fy1 Batted for >5 5HWart1e in 9th Score by innings: spsingaeld -. 1 0 0 0 % Il HartfoId -..... .--.3 3 3 0 0 x-9 Tr5 base hits, Reiclle. Brown.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
WILLIAMS TO PLAY
 AT FOREST HILLS
National Champion Will be on Leave From Plattsbursh for Patriotic Sim gles.

R. Morris Williams, 2d, the present champion, will play in the national patriotic singles tournament at For est Hills on August F. Julian s. My rick, president of the West Side Ten
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
Planters Shut Out Portland.

New London. Conn, Aug. 13.-New London took advantage of the Port land pitchers wildness and won the final game of the series, to 0, this afternoon Umpire Connolly was in not water most of the time. Score:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
COTTON

New York, Aug. 13.-Cotton futures closed steady. October PATS, December 2445, January 24.43, March 24.65. May 2462. Spot quiet; middling 2610.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
Hartford g, Sprinof;eId |

Hartford. Conn. Aug l3-Hartford won easily from Springfield today, to l. Keefe broke his losing streak by blanking the Green Sox after the first inning. The score.