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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
TARIFF BOARD NAMED
Prof. Taussig, Chairman, Former
conaressmen Members.


President Wilson has selected MEM
bers Of the new tariff board as fol-
lows:
Prof. Frank Taussig. who will act as
chairman; w. s. Culbertson. Kansas
William Kent. California; David ].
Lewis. Maryland; E. p. Costigan. Den
yer; and Daniel Roper. OF Mccall. 8. c.
Taussig has held the chair OF political
economy at Harvard
Kent is a progressive Democrat who
Supported the President at the last cleo
ton
Culbertson has been in the legal de-
partment Of the Federal Trade Commits
sion and u considered an expert In
tariff matters.
Lewis was defeated by France for the
United States Senate at the last Mary
land election.
Roper Is Democrat, and previous
to the last election he did active work
on the national campaign committee
under Postmaster General Burleson.
Culbertson is a Republican, Lewis Q
Democrat and Costigan Progress
siee.
President Wilson sent the nomina-
lions to the Senate today. The fact
that two are Independents, two Demo-
Gratis, one Republican and one Pro-
gressive Republican gives the COM
mission a complexion regarded as
very elastic on the tariff question.
As a matter OF fact, there are no
out-and-out high tariff advocates, so
called, on the board.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
EXPECT FURTHER RETREAT
British Look for General German
Retirement In North France.

LONDON, March 14.-The German
retirement around Bapahme under
British pressure may presage aban-
donment of the entire line from Ba-
paume to Beaurains, near Arras.
Viewing the fall OF Bapaume as GER
tain within the next few days, mill
tary experts today pointed out that
with the British. occupying this i'm
portant strategic point, the loop In
the front to the north between that
city and the German lines opposite
Arras was likely to be untenable for
the enemy 1t would constitute con-
slant invitation for an encirellng,
flanking movement from British
forces southwark from Arras and
northward from Bapaume.
EnglaISi was vastly interested to-
day in the explanation OF Major No
raht, printed in the Berliner Tage-
blatt, according to Holland dispatches.
1t deliberately explained the we'll
known strategical tactics of Won Hin
denburg, as exhibited in previous cam
paigns on the eastern front Gin order
to gain ample space for strategical
movements" and was construed here
as designed to prepare the German
public for q German withdrawal on
the western front on a huge, scale.
Moraht declares the ground evacuated
by the Germans is poor terrain for
fighting.
Meanwhile the British forces are
pushing steadily ahead, methodicalIy
strengthening their positions on the
newly won ground.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
INSTRUCT GUARD TROOPERS.

Lieut.. John p. Coulter was detailed
by the War Department today for
duty as instructor Of the National
Guard Cavalry comprising the State
Of Virginia and the District, with
station in Washington.
The department also announced that
Capt. Richard ID. LaGarde, u. s. A..
retired, had been detailed, upon his
own application, as professor Of mill
tary science and tactics at the Army
and Navy Preparatory School here.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
WOULD TILL EVERY
REAR LOT IN CITY
President of Mid-City Associa-
ton Strong Supporter Of
Gardening.
.fcontinusd from Ftrst P.gs.l

within their zones to reliable per
sons. This, / believe, would be going
a great way toward bringing sue
cess to the movement and securing
reliable persons to cultivate such diff.
ferent pieces of vacant ground.
This is the procedure we are en-
deavoring to follow in the ,AIid-City
Citizens Associations and on every lot
we have donated to us, and we have
the promise of several, we propose
to erect a sign reading as follows:
Lot Loaned to the Mid-City Citi-
zeps' Association,
Under Cultivation
Private Property. Please do not
trepass.
Use Street sweepings.
"a piece OF ground that has never
been planted will require SO much fer
tilizing that the cost would be rather
high. think that expense can be
readily overcome by the use OF street
sweepings as fertilizer, which will
answer the purpose here as Is done
elsewhere. This fertilizer can easily
be had, as the Commissioners are
only too willing to cooperate in this
movement. The sweepings can be
obtained readily by asking the
street sweeping department at the
District building.
"we expect to have our list OF va
cant and obtainable lots complete by
this evening. We will then be in q
position to assign them to the first
applicants. ana will. agree to furnish
seed for planting of the first piece Of
ground assigned for gardening pur-
poses.
Work Has Its Reward.
The entire product Of each piece
Of ground cultivated will, of course,
60 to those planting and looking
after the same. Judging by what Is
being done along this line In other
cities, and by what was accomplished
here some few years ago, it is safe
to predict that those cultivating and
planting not only vacant lots, but
their back yards, will be amply re-
paid for their efforts and labor.
"The majority of our residents
have been devoting their time and at
tention to the planting and growing
of beautiful and attractive flowers
and Strawberries. Why not change on
this year and substitute the suostan-
tial for the beautiful?"'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
CRUISER BIDS OPENED
Cramps Would Build Two for
$5,s5o,ooo Each.

Bids ranging from S5,95O.OOO to
SG.I2O,0OO each for the six newly
authorized scout cruisers were opened
at the Navy Department today.
Cramps Shipyard. Philadelphia. of.
fered to construct two scout cruisers
of S9O. OOO-horsepower for 5000, 900
each. for deliver, on in thirty months
and the other in thirty-two months.
For one OF the cruisers they demanded
38,120.OOO for delivery in thirty
months.
The Seattle Construction and Dry
dock Company offered to construct a
scout cruiser of 10000 horsepower in
thirty months for S5.975. 900.
The Fore River Ship Corporations.
OF Quincy. Mass. Offered to build two
scout cruisers of 10000 horsepower in
thirty and thirty-one months for
50, 100000 each.
The Union Iron Works, OF San
Francisco. bid $4,000. OOO-the limit Of
cost-each for two vessels for delivery
in thirty and thirty-one months.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
new CITIZENS BODY MEETS
sixteepth Street Association Plans
Membership Campaign.

A meeting OF the executive commit.
tee OF the Sixteenth Street Citizens
Association was held last night in the
home of Thomas II. Williams. vice
president, 1923 Dogwood street north.
west ID. C. Roper. president of the
association, presided.
Questions pertaining to the i'm
provement OF the association, founded
six weeks ago, were discussed. and
plans were drawn up for increasing
it's membership The association al
ready has forty-five members. Four
applicants for membership were ad-
mitted to the association last night.
They are Charles Maxwell, c. T.
Campbell. Roger r. Stockman, and G.
Marco Phillips.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
LICENSE HEARINGS
MARKED BY CLASH
Attorneys for Applicant and
Anti-SaIoon League Have
Verbal Tilt.

Marked by a verbal conflict be-
tween A. H. Bell, attorney for the
applicant, and A. E. Shoemaker. at
torney for the Anti-Saloon League,
which ended with an appeal from
Henry s. Baker, acting chairman,
not to indulge in personalities, q
hearing on the application of P. J..
DAILY for q barroom license at 626
Four-and-a-half street southwest was
held by the Excise Board today.
Mr.. DAILY has twice appeared before
the board during the current year.
Both former applications have been
rejected. In opposing today the
granting of a license Mr.. Shoemaker
characterized as presumption" the
action of Mr.. Daily in again applying.
SEEKING upon the word, Mr.. Bell
declared 1t was presumptious in Mr..
Shoemaker "a nonresident and non
taxpayer OF the District of Columbia"
to appear befdSe the board in matters
affecting the inteIests Of District resi-
dents. ....--a -
Mr.. Shoemaker replied that he is a
part owner of two estates In the Dis
trict, and as such paid taSes here, and
that his appearance before the Excise
Board was as the representative OF
a substantial organization and not
personal
Mr.. Baker upheld the right Of Mr..
DAILY to reapply, saying there was
nothing in the excise law to prevent
such action.
The application of Frank P. Hall for
a barroom license at 1000 Seventh
street southwest also was considered.
The board reserved decision In both
cases
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
YAWTER SILENT
! ON HETH SHOOTING
Young Vlrginian in Serious Con-
dltion After Mysterious
Affair At BIacksburg.

ROANOKE, Va, March 1L-stock-
ton Heth. jr.. who was mysteriousiy
short early yesterday morning in the
home of Prof. Charles E. Vawtsr,
dean of the department Of physics OF
the Virginia Polytechnic Institute,
Blscksburg, Va, Is at the Jefferson
Hospital here In q serious condition.
Neither Professor nor Mrs. Vawter
nor Bernard Williams, v. p. !. stu
dent, who was In the vawter house
at the time Of the shooting, have
made a statement OF the affair. Heth
has been unable to make q statement
Guest Of the vawters.
Stockton Heth, jr., was a guest for
the night at the home Of Prof. Vaw-
ter. Early In the morning. physicians
were summoned by telephone to the
home. and arriving they found Heth
stretched in q hallway, with three
shots in his abdomen. He was clad
only in his pajamas. The wounded
man was rushed here, q distance Oh
Yesterday evening. Prof. vawter
of his own volition. went TO Cnris
tiansburg, Va, eight miles away, eno'
after waving preliminary nS an rs.
gave bond In me sum OF tl'VVo IoI
his appearance before the grano july
pending any investigation OF the case
The little town of Blacksburg, SIT
uated in the hills Of southwestern
Virginia, and the seat Of the VIRGIN,
IA Polytechnic Institute, was -ahockeo
h, the whole affair.
vawters Prominent-
Prof. vawter was many times voted
"the most popular professor OF the
college" His family, composed OF
himself, his wife, and two little chi
dren. was happyand eontented. Mrs.
vawter, one Of the most beautifu Wo-
men in the State, was admired BY All
who knew her, as was,sCharley." her
husband. Both were leaders In
RiacksburE society, and their home
was constantly filled with guests from
Richmond, Norfolk, and. other parts
Girls who attended the dances at
the institution were always sure to
fiud hospitality and chaperonage
awaiting them at the hands Of the
Vawters.
Heth Wen Known Here.
stockton Heth, jr., young, rich and
the owner of fast horses and motor
cars, is well known in washington
He is a leading figure not only In
Blacksburg, but throughout South
western Virginia. He lived with MS
sisters on the old whitethorne estate.
three, miles out of Blacksourg- He
was a personal friend of the Vawters
and often was a guest at their home.
He has q brother who Is heu-
tenant in the United States army
His father now Is In California
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
NOTHING MEETING 'EMoUT
All Coming In apd Nothing Going
Out on Mt. Pleasant Line.

It's all coming in and nothing 60
ing out" on the Mt. Pleasant street
car line these days.
A Fourteenth street car rolled
leisurely along F street. picking up
passengers until the car, platform,
steps and all was loaded with hu-
manity. The conductor grabbed
tickets and nickels galore.
Move up forward, please" was
yelled and reiterated.
And-oh. yes. the bell on the regis
ter rang occasionally. too.
The car stopped at Florida avenue.
Two bells started It again, when a
sweet feminine voice from the center
called out, Wait. want to get on
here"
One more bell. and then two again:
a grunt from the conductor. and an
other from the motorman. On the
sixth occasion of this kind. the con-
ductor growled: You'll have to go
to the next corner"
There amt no money in lettIn' 'em
out, anyway" he muttered as the car
crept on,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
INTRIGUE MAKES
JAPAN OUR FRIEND
Result of Germany's Efforts
Now Clear to Lansing and
Ambassador Sato.

Japanese diplomacy. working in hearty
cooperation with the American State
Department, has now effectively checked
and exposed the efforts Of the German
government to create mutual distrust
between Japan and the United States.
The net result Of Germany's efforts is
now clear to Secretary Lansing and
Aimaro Sato. the japanese ambassador
here. 1t has brought about a more
friendly relationship between Toxic and
Washington and a more candid under
standing than probably has ever before
existed.
Summary Of Results.
The direct results Of the thinner
mann note may be authoritatively
summarized as follows, SO far as the
relations between Japan and the
United States are cohcerned'
First-It provided Secretary Lam
sing with an ideal opportunity most
favorably to impress japanese public
opinion by stating officially and with
out Qualification that he had every
confidence In the friendship OF japan
and secuted the idea OF Japan enter
tanning any suggestion Of an alliance
with Germany against the United
States.
Second-It provided the Toxic For
eign Office and the Japanese Premier
with an excellent opportunity to as
sure the American people that Ger
many's intrigue would be Indignantly
ment,, which would, enter into no COM
pact with an enemy against friendly
power.
Third-It has brought the United
States and Japan into such close re-
virtually will occupy the role of allies
in the Far East the moment HOSTILE
ties break out between Germany and
the United States.
Alteration To Atlmtie.
This friendly attitude of Japan
will, It Is explained, enable President
Wilson to give his whole attention to
the Atlantic without the necessity OF
keeping an eye on the Pacific.
In diplomatic circles II Is not be-
lieved that the persistent efforts Of
Berlin to make 1t appear that japan
soner or later will be a German ally
is based nn belief in the German for
eign Office that there IL any real
prospect Of this
At first there was undoubtedly a
fixed idea among Germans that they
could count on the assistance Of
Japan. But this idea has been dissi-
pated and the present German pro
paganda. concerning Japan Is simply
being put out in the hope of mislead-
ing public opinion in Germany and
in the United States.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
TO PRESS FIGHT ON FRATS
School Commission VIII Discuss
Adoption Of Drastic Measures.

Whether the total abolition OF the
high school secret society should be
attempted by the Board OF Education
will be discussed at a meeting OF
commission appointed by the board at
the Franklin School this afternoon.
Among the topics to be discussed
by the commission, consisting Of the
principals of all the high schools with
two members OF the faculty Of each,
the investigating committees of the
board and three citizens, will be the
relation of the societies to the social
organization Of the school system, ac-
cording to DR.. John r. Van SchaIck.
Jr.. pTesident OF the Board Of Educa-
ton.
81 think il likely that we will have
to take stronger steps to prohibit any
violation of the rules" DIR. Van
Schaick said.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14

Samara Is seventy miles north of
Bagdad. Although the Constanti-
nople statement purposely Is vague
as to the new positions, II may be
significant that a point SO far dis
tant Is mentioned. All statements
from the British Mesopotamian ex-
peditionary force have indicated utter
rout OF the Turks at Bagdad and hot
pursuit by the British, which would
make reforming of the Turkish lines
necessary at a considerable distance
from the present battle line-possi-
bly, even seventy miles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
GRANDMA VS.. GRANDMA.
Old Alienation Suit 10 Dismissed by
New Jersey Judoe,

NEW YORK, March 14.-An aIiena-
ton suit, which dates back to $3.50, the
plaintiff and defendant in which are
now grandmother, has been dis
missed by Judge silzer, in the War.
rem county. N. J., circuit court.
Mrs. sarah Shower charged that
Hartie Wilever had alienated the af-
fections Of Thomas L. Shower, OF
Bl4irstown. and that the first act of
alienation took place in 1880.
The complaint sets out a completed
offense as OF December ~. 1880, at
which time no cause Of action would
lie therefore," said the Judge. None
existed until the passage Of the act OF
1908. To set out a complete offense
in-lss0 and then state that defendant
did continue to ALLEVIATE in. manner
aforesaid is not sufficient"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
DARkEh GRAY AAlR, LUOK
YOUNGER and PRETTIEk
Darkened Her Gray Hair So
Evenly That Not a Trace
Shows After Applying.

81 do not hesitate to speak OF IN.
merits OF your good hair TOME
HAYS HAIR HEALTH that darken.d
my faded gray hair SO nicely and
evenly without any one knowing thai
] uled anything. ] consider II a priv.
ileEe TO let others know of HAYS.
HAIR HEALTH that IL so bens acisI 70
the hair. To me, II means no nors
worry about my gray hair that I used
to be ashamed OF. I can recommend
II to any one so that they can proat
by my experience.
Miss ketelew. POT Amherst 81
E. Orange, N. J.
HAYS HAIR HEALTH, a ready tn
uae harmless Hair Color Restorer. can
be applied evenly TO the hair with a
sponge. Only 60c a bottle at Peoples
Drug Stores. They'll give money back
II not 'rstIsfsctory.-AdYt = -.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
TRADE COMMITTEE MEETS.

A meeting of the membership COM
mittee OF the Washington Board of
Trade was held in the board rooms at
l o'clock this afternoon, George H.
chairman, presiding. A
number OF names of prospective men,
bers were Endorsed and will be laid
before the board of directors for
approval at their next meeting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
$4,000 In Gold
For the Best
Gardens

The Times for the purpose
of encouraging the growing
of vegetables in back yards
and vacant lots offers $500
in gold for the best gardens
in the District, as follows:
For the best garden. $50
For the second best. SIS
For the third best. SIS
For the fourth best. $40,
Those who wish to contest
for these prizes SHOULD write
to the Garden Editor, Wash
ington Times, giving name Of
contestant and location of
prospective garden. The
board Of judges will be chos-
en- from .well-known agficul-
tural authorities.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
REPORTS BRITISH ATTACK.

BERLIN CVia Sayville Wireless)
March A-"In the Ancre sector" de-
clared today's ofhcfa ! report, "the
British attacked in the afternoon with
out artillery preparations between
Achiet lie Petit and Grevillers. and at
night on both sides of Bucuoy.
They were repulsed under heavy losses
and left fifty prisoners in our hands"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
CONDEMN "wILFUL TWELVE"

4 petition signed by citizens OF South
nmpton. New York. referring to the
twelve wiiIful mem who prevented
vote on the armed neutrality bill as "a
disgraceful few who 'payed shameful
politics" and CONCERNING their acts as
prompted by cowRrd;es and a. being
patriotic was presented 10 the Sen
- today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
FALKENHAYN IN BELGIUM.

AMSTERDAM. March lit is re-
ported here that General Won Falken-
hayn is at Mirlemont, eleven miles
east of Louvain-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
TURKS RETREAT. NORTH
constantInopIe Reports Lines Re-
formed Above Bagdad.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, March IA
Turkish troops have taken up a
new position between Bagdad and
Samara," said an official war office
statement today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
DON'T DOUBT THIS!
WORKS LIKE A. CHARM
Read how to lift painful eorns
or ealluses on without
any pain.

Lift your corns out with the fingers
Not twingle of pain or soreness he
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-26
-Four Hundred New
Officers Provided

With the completion Of the new OF
flee buildings in the business district
of Tulsa that are now nearing the
stage Of finishing touches our great
army Of clerical, professional and com
mercial workers will experience tenn
porary relief,
Nearly 400 new office rooms are now
in sight and TO the casual observer this
nigh, seem to furnish a complete solu-
ton OF our problem of office room, but
the well-informed realize the truth OF
the statement that the relief Is TO be
only a temporary one and by this time
next year we will be facing the same
congcsted condition that we are strug-
Cling with
The entry into the field OF activity OF
new oil companies, the coming OF new
manufacturing concerns, the location OF
branch offices oi large business insti-
,utions from other cities have all served
to make the demand for office room in
Tulsa unprecedented
The remarkable feature OF II all is
that the filling o, the 400 new office
rooms will scarcely vacate as much as
doren now in use This is true by
reason OF the fact that so many who
have in the pas. been unable to secure
offices suitable for their business are
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-26
Tulsa County Planning
For Permanent Highways

the more fortunate child who has never
played with dolly that would not shut
lis eyes and that did not have real
hair" would cast the painted toy away
with disgust.
Whatever may have been the early
day experiences Of Tulsa county citizen
ship II is now certainty that we have
passed the stage of the painted doll
head. The gingham pup" and the
calico cat no longer fill the bill.
Good for "Chuck" Wagon, Not Auto.
The man with the chuck" wagon and
the COW pony said that roads were
good The man with the motor truck
or the high-power touring car cant
agree with him
The "squatter" VINO came to town i'll
an empty wagon and went back loaded
with 4 few pounds OF white" meat and
some sugar and coffee found no fault
with the trail but today the farmer who
come, to the city with load OF wheat
that it take, four mules to pull is de-
manding permanent highways,
President Henry B. Joy Of the Lin
coin Highway association. recently
said: There is no greater economic
waste in the United States today than
the poor roads over which nearly all
traffic, especially the products OF the
farm, must be hauled in wagons or mo-
(contInued or Page "A, Column 81
This Section.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-26
BY z. BEE GUTHREY.
Highway Commissioned Of the TuiAa
Chamber Of Conmsfcs.

To begin with. let Us frankly admit
that this is a problem much mare easily
solved upon paper than upon the road
With a total mileage Of 1867 miles Of
public highway. l6o miles Of which is
designated M state highways. and all
Of which with the exception Of q very
few miles is nothing but the ordinary
dirt road, taken In connection with the
additional facts that these roads ra-
diate from . city Of 10000 people and
traverse oil fields, coal fields and agri-
cultural districts through (which the
traffic Is heavy, swift and constant
Tulsa county 10 face to face with a
problem that demands immediate at
tention and permanent solution.
PsrmAasht Roads Only Solution.
The only permanent solution Is per.
manent roads.
Roads, like a multitude OF Other
things In this life, are only good or bat
by comparison.
To the baby born In poverty inc
reared in the back woods or the bacl
alley, and who has never known any
thing better than the bundle of rag,
with q string tied around them for /,
plaything the S0-eent toy with tn
painted head is rare treasure. Will,