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The Washington times., 1917-02-12
AQUEDUCT SENTRY
FIRES ON TWO MEN
Incident Revives Report Crisis
Puts New York's Water
Supply in Danger.

NEW YORK, Feb. IA rife shot
fred at two men who approached the
PIeasantville meter OF the Catskill
aqueduct carrying . suit case, brought
fresh reports today OF the danger in
which the International crisis places
the water supply Of the city.
The two men escaped, racing away
from a pursuing sentry in an auto
mobile which had been left at the
foot OF an embankment.
~ don't think the men were near
enough at any time to the guard for
him to describe them" Major Gen.
eral Organ said today. 81 have ask
ed for an investigation and hope to
get further details"
The sentry hailed the men three
times, and then fired as they disap-
peared running, and an automobile
shot into sight from behind a mound
a few seconds later, bearing the men
away.
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
PLAN TO SERVE COUNTRY
Association for Woman Suffrage to
Meet Here This Month.

Patriotism will be the keynote OF
the meeting OF the committee OF 100
OF the National American Association
for Woman Suffrage here February %,
"a, and 25, when a wartime policy OF
the organization will be mapped out.
Indicative 6f the loyal spirit OF the
officers of the association is the mes
sage received from DR.. Anna Howard
Shaw, honorary president, who, in sig
nifying her intention to come from
Florida, declared: Like q good SOL
der, the wish OF my commander-in-
chief is law"
The purpose OF the meeting is to
formulate a definite plan OF service
to be rendered by, the national asso-
citation in the even Of war. The or
ganization already has assured Presi.
dent Wilson that its membership OF
2 100000 will be available for use
should their assistance be needed.
The conference here will conclude
with a patriotic mass meeting, Sun
day, February Is, at Polls Theater, at
which a band will lead the music
which will be national anthems and
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
DOG FIGHT NARRATED
CANNES Clash In Parlor, Causing
Exodus of Owners.

Graphic description Of a parlor fight
between two bulldogs was the sub
stance OF testimony given in the trial
of the suit OF Helen Hahn to recover
$1,000 damages from Harold Clarvoe,
of 1924 Buchanan street northwest in
Circuit Division, No. 2. of the Dis
trict Supreme Court today.
The plaintiff alleged that Clarvoe
"did with force and arms make an
assault" upon her in that he pointed
a loaded rife at Pat, a bull 'og she
held in her arms. The plaintih testi-
fed on the stand that Clarvoe fired
four or five bullets into the dog, while
she stood nearby. Witnesses for Clar-
voc testified that Pat and the defend
ants dog fought in the Clarvoe par
lor, causing the complete desertion
of that room. It was serveral days
later, the plaintiff testified that Pat
was killed by q rife in the hands of
the defendant.
. More than a dozen witnesses were
summoned to testify in the case
which is being heard before Justice
Siddons. Clarvoe is represented by
Attorney Henry Woodard, while the
plaintiff is represented by Daniel w.
Baker and William L. Leahy.
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
PAIR HELD FAR GRAND JURY
Plead Guilty to Charge Of RobbIns
Safe at Dye Works.

On joint charge OF housebreaking,
Alfonso Baylor and Elmer Winters,
colored, were held in 81 900 bond each
for the action of the grand jury by
Judge Mullowny in Police Court to-
day. Baylor and Winters were
charged with robbing the safe OF
Anton Fishers dye works at 906 G
street northwest, Saturday night.
The two men pleaded guilty to the
charge, which alleged that they Sc
cured $500 from the safe drawer.
Baylor told the police he had been
employed by the Fisher company ten
years. Entrance was gained to the
building through the coal chute. The
combination on the safe was worked,
and the money drawer broken open
with a hammer and chisel, according
to the defendants.
Baylor and Winter were found at
the formers home. 1928 w street north
west, by Detectives Gilfoll, Grant, ver-
million, and Howes, within two hours
after the robbery was reported. The
money, the detectives told the court,
was found hidden in a skylight in
Baylor's home.
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
SCHOOLS TO OFFER
SHOPS FOR WAR USE
Students Could Be of Material
Assistance, Is View Of
Instructor.

Informal discussion of the use to
which the machine shops OF the Nc
Kinley and Armstrong Manual Train
ing Schools could be put in case OF
war is being taken up by school off,
cials.
While 1t is realized that the Gov
ernment would probably not take the
school shops until the large CONNER
cial shops over the entire country
had been utilized, just what could
be accomplished in these shops is to
be Investigated by school authorities.
"In case of war the machine shops
OF Mckinley and Armstrong Manual
Training Schools would be offered to
the Government" stated Ernest l..
Thurston, superintendent OF schools,
today.
1--WE do not believe that the stu.
dents could be counted upon for any
remarkable output, but they would be
of material assistance. The value of
the possible output OF the shops here
might be taken as an indication of
what might be done in school shops
throughout the country" he con-
tinued. I'VE, of course, do not expect
that our shops would be utilized i'm
mediately in case OF war, but We be-
lieve that the possibilities for large
things are present"
Use Is Practical.
Clarence w. Hecox, instructor of
the subject at Mckinley, and who
was for a number OF years employed
in the breech mechanism shop of the
Washington Navy Yard, stated that
the use Of the shops would be prac-
tical and could be made productive.
Trained machinists, who had actual
experience In making munitions,
could be employed to do the real
work, il is stated. The students
would, during their time in the shop,
act as assistants.
'The students could not actively
participate in the work profitably,"
Mr.. Hecox stated. THE amount OF
time that a student spends in the ma
chine shop precludes him from active
ly taking part in the manufacture of
product as important as munitions.
While the students are usually very
capable for the amount OF time they
spend in the shops. 1t is not to be ex-
pected that they can do the work of
specially trained men,
Three Hours . Week.
'The average student spends three
hours a week in the machine shop for
thirty-six weeks. This is equivalent
to about twelve and a half working
days, figuring eight hours to the day.
The apprentice in the navy yard
spends three years at his trade. l be-
Iieve, however, that the practical ex-
perience the boys would get as as
would be invaluable to them"
At Mckinley, there are about fifty
that could be used to make
and ordnance, and about
half that number at Armstrong. Huge
and gun parts could not
be turned out in the school shops, but
such work as shrapnel and the
smaller shells could be manufactured.
besides much of the finer work of
shop.
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
DeathA

Deaths
Harry Elliott, I3 years, Wash AsyI. Hosp.
Charles H. McHugh, - years. Ebbitt House.
Ida +. Burke, 36 years, 45s NJ st. N W.
Victor B. Hoffman, IS years, 1854 Pa. ave-
s. Z.
Joseph Dove, o years, ChIldren's Hospital.
Marion Grayan. IS years, Columbia Hospital
David Marcy, AZ years, Providence Hospital.
Frederick H. Nokes, IS years, 2lZ7 18th s. Z.
william william h,tnSs:S Msta ysaEs 5Cs IN st. n W
W. wallace Anderson, Is years, Georgetown
University Hospital.
Catherine Boriscello. years, Children's Hos.
Bridget Houhhan, 81 years, q X st. n. E.
David Roell. 70 years, Wash. Asyl. Hospital.
Robert N. Elliott, IS years, Georgetown Hosp
Infant OF Maria and Charles B. Hughes, L
days, l024 Wisconsin ave. N. W.
Ruth Thomas, = years, tuberculosis Hosp.
Julius Harris, years. Children's Hospital.
Emma BurTis, g. years 2l3 R St y. W.
Emma Wallace. 81 years. S04 W st. n. w.
Viola E. Randolph, Is years, y ID st. N. Z.
Winnie Dixon, "a years, i4Sl n st. N; E
William 3. Lewis, so years, q Patterson NE.
Kate T. Cox, % years, Freedmen's Hospital.
LANES Hsres Johnson rs y' q vesss " Iie1 1stb n
Sarah E; Magruder' 70 years 1913 Wallach
Lula McCaul, Is years. Freedmen's Hospital
Minnie Morton, fS years, 474 Washington ST.
Julia A.Mathews. IS years. 1873 c st. S. E.
Carroll Tyres; 20 months az L st. s. +.
Ann o. Townsend. IS years, sOn st. N. D.
Frances P. O'Reilly, 81 years, Walter Reed
Hospital.
Camille Mangnero. months, Providence Hos.
Green ID. williams. g. years. 1s2l 18th N. W.
Margaret Lockett, 50 years, $40 Goth st. N. w.
Joseph Ford. ~ years, A2 Srd st. 5. W..
Patsie Smith, 20 years rear lis ist st. s. W.
James Hopkins. IS years, tuberculosis Hosp.
Champ Holland. 20 years, log G ST. S: W.
sarah Russell, 35 years, Freedmen's Hospital.
Alice Prather, IS years, see 18Th St n. r.
irving Brown, IS years, st. Ellzabeth's Hosp
Helen Carroll months l43 " st. ". W.
Joseph ID. Crawford. II months, L st. S. Z.
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
COACHING TEACHERS
IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Three Instructors Are Provided
BY Parents League of VIII
son Normal School.

Backward pupils of the public
schools are to be provided with coach
ing teachers by the Parents League
OF the Wilson Normal School.
Three Instructors have been en-
gagged and are to start on their duties
tomorrow at $3.50 at the Wilson Nor
NAL School.
cials have endeavored to procure
teachers who would assist backward
pupils, but no appropriation was
available. with the assistance Of
coaching teachers, it Is believed that
there viii be no repeating of subjects
or classes. The pupil will go ahead
as fast as he is capable of and will
be marked accordingly.
Officials Favor Plan.
School officials are said to be
strongly in favor of the plan az adopt
ed by the Parents League.
More than twenty are enrolled inkhe
violin class conducted by the Parents
League Of Wilson Normal School and
many more in other divisions have
asked to have classes organized. The
CldSS lOT lilc lIllIN
sion will be opened this afternoon
at $3.50 o'clock, with Prof. Joseph
Casper as director.
Many Want Instruction.
The class was first discussed when
parents of several children entered
the violin class at the Wilson Normal
Community Center School. This class
was not open to children. After
some discussion, 1t was decided to
start another class exclusively for
children. The pupils literally Jumped
At the opportunity.
Mrs. Ida NJ. Kebler, president of
the Parents league, has received re-
quests from several school divisions,
asking about the class. 1t stated that
numbers Of pupils in all schools want
violin instruction.
And the odd part of it is, the class
at the Wilson Normal is conducted
after school.
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
BOSTON MILK PRICE RAISED.

BOSTON, Feb. 1.-THE price of milk
has been advanced half a cent a
quart by H P. Hood & Sons. one OF
the principal distributors in this city.
1t was stated that at 10 cents a quart
the firm had lost cent on each three
quarts sold since October l, while the
farmer has gained seven-eighths of a
cent. Increased cost OF transportation
was also said to be a factor In the
new rates-
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
WANTED-AGENTS
HELP WANTED-MALE

carriage: white, sober:
permanent position to right man. METRO
PoLITAN CLUB STABLES, rear OF z3o9 z
At. N. w. /
4
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
cAMPAIGNERS SEEK RECORD
St. AIoysIus Workers Endeavor to
Surpass First Day.

In an effort to break ,the record OF
collectors made the first day, thirty
teams of st. Aloysius' Roman Catholic
Church working in the eight-day cam
paign to raise 10000 for construction Of
new parochial and high school for
girls, today started on the third
leg OF the journey. Yesterday was an
of day SO far as collections were con-
cerned, but the teams were assembled
to receive additional prospects. They
will meet tonight and make reports
for the day, and a large total is ex-
pected.
The teams have raised nearly ono
third OF the amount in one-fourth Of
the time allotted, and they are conn
dent they would be able to collect the
full amount by next Saturday night,
when they will make final reports.
The Washington times., 1917-02-12

Marriage Licenses
Frank B. Poynton and Eva n Gray. both of
this city.
Barney Gray and Adriaieene Thomas, both
of this city.
Mar Goldenberg and Minnie Applebaum, both
OF this city.
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
PROPOSALS

sEALED PROPOSALS win Be- receivsd a
/ the ofncs Of the Superintendent. U. 8. coasl
and Geodetic Survey, 2o5 New Jersey avenue
8. T., Washington, ID. O.. until p. m, sat.
urday. February II. 1871, and then opened.
for furnishing 100 reans chart paper. speed.
the above ONCE.
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
PROB LIVING COST
Bureau Is at Work on Investigation
In Lanadon

o6TGdG - ~ "OEH WI lHNCohi6ehiS"
In Lansdon
Practically all the agents of the
Bureau OF Labor Statistics gathering
information on the cost of living in
Lsngdon today.
Officials of the bureau said the
northeast section had been more
fruitful in the production of informa-
tive schedules of incomes and ex-
penses than had been anticipated. For
this reason the agents will be kept in
that district until a majority of the
homes have been visited.
Fourth Week of Inquiry
The agents today began their
fourth week OF the investigation. The
twelve young women have gotten into
the swing of the inquiry and are all
keenly interested in its results. They
have become so familiar with their
duties and the problems involved that
the weekly conference was dispensed
with by DR.. Royal Meeker, chief of
the bureau, today.
Three or four additional agents will
be put in the field within the next
week. The newcomers will be added
one at a time SO that they can be
broken in" by the experienced inves-
tigators. Ultimately it is expected to
have eighteen or twenty agents In the
Geld.
All Given Schedules. Q
All the employees of the bureau
were given schedules Saturday to fill
out and return to DR.. Meeker. The
employees relished the idea of COM
piling information as to their income
and expenses, because it afforded
them an officialized opportunity OF
submitting their most eloquent argu-
ments for raises in their pay.
At the bureau today II was said
that public interest in the investiga-
tion is at it's crest and every mail
brings inquiries as to whether par
ticular homes would be visited, re-
quests that agents be sent to
specific addresses and interrogations
as to what could be done in advance
Of the agents calls to facilitate the
compiling of information. When the
inquiry started the bureau officials
believed housewives would be slow to
divuIge the inmost financial secrets
of their families. The contrary has
proved true, and many offers to CO.
operate and furnish data have been
voluntarily made.
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
Vital Records.

BfrtAa
Ralph B. and Jessie G. Warner; boy.
John N. and Mary Trant; girl.
Gaspare and Lucia Sea fidi; girl
John b. and May B. Simpson; boy.
James II. and Matilda @. Mori1ty; girl.
Luigi and Ne Di G. LiccIni; boy.
Carlton G.. and Ethel F. Lochte; boy.
Thomas H and Emma l. Kenny; boy
Ralph and Madeline z. Ho1 gland: boy
Nicholas J. and Clara Gardella; girl.
Nicola and F1lomena ceecini: boy.
samuel and Ida Cherninkon: girl
Edward W. and Sarah A. Beach; girl
Quincy and Margaret werietn girl
Roger and Ruth White girl.
Guy and Josephine Worthington, girl.
Gabraeil and Teresa PannettA, girl.
John and Louise Niepold, boy.
John W. and Catherine Langley, girl
Elijah and Lenora Irby, girl.
Abdul H. and Violet s. Hussain, girl.
Raymond and Bessie Horton, girl.
Julian and Julia Goolsby, girl.
Adam and Mabel Edgar, girl.
Royal W. and Alice Davenport, boy.
Edward 8. and Edeth L. Dunlap. boy.
Richard p. and Mary A. CralIe, girl.
william and Rosa Cook boy.
Raphael w. and Annie NJ Bryan, Eirl.
Charles and Matilda Wallace, girl.
Mansfield and Sarah Rhodes, girl.
George and Beatrice Moore, girl.
walter and Lulie Minnis, girl.
Napoleon and Mabel Lyons. girl.
George i. and Mamie Jones, girl.
John and Ella Harris, boy.
Robert and Olive Evans. boy.
George and Isadore Coles, girl.
Aubrey and Beatrice Anderson. boy.
The Washington times., 1917-02-12

st., containing money and excursion ticket
Owner can have same by calling at S7l1 keo
kuk st., Chevy Chase.
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
FOR lighthouses
unfurnizha6

FOR RENT. NEW HOUSE.
1llf Maryland ave. N. .tfo.6o
lle o st. me-, 4 rooms. pantry, centsr ball,
bath, electricity, $3.50.
GEORGE Y. wORTHINGToN q SON.
WOODWARD BUILDING.
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WONDERFUL STUFF!
LIFT OUT YOUR c0RNS
Apply q few drops then lift eons or
eaIIuses of with hngers-
no pain.

No humbug! Any corn, whether hard,
soft or between the toes. will loosen
right up and lift out, without particle
of pain or soreness.
This drug is called free2one and is
compound Of ether discovered by a Gin.
cinnatf man.
Ask at any drug store for q small
bottle of freezone, which will cost but
q trife, but Is sufficient to rid ones
feet Of every corn or callus.
Put few drops directly upon any
tender, aching corn or callus. Instantly
the soreness disappears and shortly the
corn or callus win loosen and can be
lifted off with the fingers.
This drug freezone doesn't eat out the
corns or calluses but shrivels them with
out even irritating the surrounding skin.
Just think! No pain at all; no sore
ness or smarting when applying it or
afterwards. If your druggist don't have
freezone have him order it for you.
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Rank Foolishness.

You occasionally see it stated that
colds do not result from cold weather.
That is rank foolishness. Were it true
couIds would be as prevalent in mid
summer as in midwinter. The microbe
that causes colds flourishes in damp,
cold weather. To get rid of cold take
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. 1t is
effectual and is highly recommended
by people who have used it for many
years as occasion required, and know
its real value. Obtainable everywhere.
Adv.
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Colfax. La, Dec. IL, 1916.

COlIax, La, Zee. IL, 1910.
The Board of Supervisors of Grant
Parish Road District No. 8 met at the
court house in Colfax. La, at IL o'clock
noon pursuant to the above published
call The members of this board ere
as follows: w. A. Brownlee, police ju-
ror for ward one; C. w. Calhoun, police
juror for ward six; G. c. Purvis, police
juror for ward seven; j. h. McNeely,
school board member for ward one; N.
S. Roberts, school board member for
ward six; M. E. jackson, school board
member for ward seven; and H. l..
Brian, appointed by the police jury.
All the members were present.
The president explained the object
of the meeting to be the changing of
the date of holding the election called
in Road District No. 8, by the ordinance
passed at the previous session of this
Board from January 2, 1917, to such q
date as will permit all voters to regis
ter as required by a new law on that
subject, and to make such other changes
in said ordinance as will more nearly
conform to the law and the regularity
of such ordinances.
On motion OF j. H. McNeely, sec.
onded by NJ. E. jackson, and unani-
mously carried, the ordinance passed
by this Board in session November q.
1916, to incur debt and issue bonds, was
repealed.
On motion Of j H. McNeely. second.
ed by G. c. Purvis, and unanimously
carried, the ordinance ordering an cleo.
ton in Grant Parish Road District No,
8 on January 2. 1917, was repealed.
On motion of N. S. Roberts, second
ed by C. w. Calhoun, and unanimously
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Sign of Good Digestion.

When you see a cheerful and happy
old lady you may know that she has
good digestion. If your digestion is
impaired or if you do not relish your
meals take q dose of Chamberlain
Tablets. They strengthen the stomach
improve the digestion and cause a gen.
tie movement Of the bowels. Obtain
able everywhere ADV.
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Special Meeting of the Board of Su-
pervisors of Grant Parish Road
District No. 8.
CALL FOR MEETING.

Colfax, La. Dec. 6, 1916.
The Board of Supervisors of Grant
Parish Road District No. 8, composed
of the police jurors and members of
the school board for wards one, six and
seven, and H. l.. Brian appointed men,
Der, are hereby notified to meet at
tho court house in Colfax, La, at noon
on Tuesday, December IL, 1916, to take
such action as may be deemed neces-
sary to comply with the law in the mat
ter of holding an election in said dis
trict No. 8 to determine the PROPOSE
ton to incur debt and issue bonds.
w. A. BROWNLEE,
President Board of Supervisors Road
District Number Eight.
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Notice.

Colfax, La, Feb. 8, lit.
To Whom II Nay Concern.
i hereby give notice that am apply
ing for pardon. having been convict
ed of manslaughter at the January,
1916, term of court
INST FLEM JOHNSON.
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ORDINANCE NO. 24o4.

BY Mr.. Dean
An ordinance fixing licenses on trades,
professions, occupations, etc. in the
town of Colfax, La
Section Il
Be il orosined b. the Mayor and
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Bible Class Federation at Alexandra
March l4.15-l6.

Inc eSley DiUlc SidoS CuCi
alton of the Louisiana Conference
will be formed at Alexandria,
La, on March Ia, Is, Is. The
sessions viii be held in the First
Method ist church and the follow
ing is the program arranged for
the occasion:
WEDNESDAY, MARCH IA.
2::30 D. m. Devotional, Rev.
H. w. May.
2:45 o. m. What Are We
Here For?" Rev. C. D. Bulla.
3:05 p. m. -Temporary organi-
cation. Appointment of commit
tees.
3:15 p. m. Relation of the
Wesley Class to the Community, "
Rev. Emmett Hightower.
3:45 p. m. = THE Wesley Glass
and Missions, Rev. N. E. JOY
ner.
4:15 o. m. THE Wesley Class
and Evangelism"
4:45 p. m. adjournment.
7:3O o. m.-Devotional, Rev.
Briscoe Carter.
7:45 p. m. Words of Welcome,
Judge H. H. White.
7:55 p. m.- Response, Rev. H.
N. Brown.
sos p. m. Address. Some
Underlying Principles of the
Wesley Bible Class Movement"
Bishop James Atkins.
THURSDAY, MARCH Is.
900 a. m. devotional, Rev.
C. d. Atkinson.
9:15a a. m. =" How Can the Wes-
ley Bible Glass Help the Superin-
tendent," Mr.. T. w. Holloman.
9:35 a. IN. Address. Bishop
Atkins.
1905 a. m. The Wesley BIZ
BILE Class and Teacher Training. "
Rev. Emmett Hightower.
1925 a. m. Address, 'The
Bible" Rev. S. A. Steel, D. D.
lilo a. m. Officers and Com
mittee Round Table, DR.. Bulla.
IL Adjournment.
2::30 p. M Devotional, Rev.
H. w. Bowman.
2::45 p. m. THE Wesley Bible
Class in the Country" Rev. C.
V. Breithaupt.
3:05 p. m. Group conferences
(a) The Teaching of Adult
Glasses, discussion led by Rev
w. H. Coleman; (b) The Teach.
ing of intermediate and Senior
Classes" discussion led by Mr.
w. A. McKennon.
$50 p. M What Some Bible
Classes Are Doing" Class re
ports.
4::30 p. m. Adjournment.
7::30 p. m. Devotional, Rev
w. w. Holmes.
7:45 p. 1.-The Wesley Bible
Class and the New Orleans Chris
tian Advocate" Rev. R. A
Meek, d. d.
sos p. m. Address, Fellow
Ship" Rev. George R. Stuart.
FRIDAY, MARCH 16.
800 a. m. Devotional, Rev
A. S. Lutz.
9:15 p. M What Can Wo
mems Classes Do for Girls?'
Mrs. r. HI. Harper.
9:35 p. m.-"What Can Men
Classes Do for Boys?" Mr.. G. O
Beauchamp.
9:55 p. m. Address, Ser
vice." DR.. Stuart.
1925 p. m. Open Parliament
Mr.. A. L. Dietrich.
HOO a. m. Business, election
of officers and reports of com
mittees.
Closing address, DIR. Bulla.
Rank Foolishness.
Vnn nnoa c,npcl1x- coo ~ ofofaI fho