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The Washington times., 1917-03-25
APARTMENT HOUSE
FLAG IDEA GROWS
President Worthington, of Real.
ty Association; Indorses D.
A. R. Committees Crusade.

The campaign inaugurated by the
d. A. r. committee for the prevention
of the desecration of the American
nag, to have owners OF apartment
houses fly the flag. today received the
hearty Endorsement OF George Y.
Worthington, president Of the Real
Estate and Brokers' Association Of
the District.
Though cannot indorse the
movement in my official position as
president of the Real Estate and
Brokers Association" said Mr..
Worthington, 81 give my hearty per-
sonal support to the movement. The
executive committee OF the organiza-
tion OF which am president would
have to act on the matter before IT
could be indorsed by the real estate
association, however"
Mrs. Fred L Volland, chairman Of
the committee, said she expected
within the next few days to ask every
apartment house owner in the District
TO ny the American flag from the roof
or mis- building. Owners of several
sucn buildings already have complied
with Mrs. Volland's request.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25
PRAYS THAT NATION
MAY ESCAPE WAR
st. AIoysius' Congregation Joins
Pastor in SuppIication Follow
ing Pulpit Appeal.

Following an appeal from the
pastor, the Rev. Paul r. Conniff, the
people of st. Aloysius' Church, at the
Z o'clock mass today prayed that the
United States might be saved the
necessity of entering the European
war.
"If the country calls for volun-
teers," said Father Conniff, "the
Catholics will be among the first to
respond, but we want to prevent the
horrors of war from spreading over
our country IL we can.
"The Lord has said that wherever
two or three shall be gathered to-
gether in My name, l will be there in
the midst of them. And 80, II we all
pray together this morning, not that
one side or the other shall be vic
torious, but that peace shall be re-
stored throughout the world, there is
no reason why our prayer should not
be answered"
Touching on the causes of war, the
pastor remarked that the present con-
fict probably was started by finan-
cial interests, as were many in the
past
"And there probably are financial
interests in this country that would
like to see the United States enter the
war on one side or the other" he
added.
At the conclusion of the mass
Father Conniff led the congregation
in a prayer for peace.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25
CELEBRATE SUCCESS
Christian Church Ad Sunday
School Observe Anniversary.

Christian Church Ad Sunday
School Observe Anniversary.
To celebrate its unusual growth in
one year the Columbia Heights Chris
tian Church and Sunday School to-
day observed its first anniversary at
the old oPstoffce Hall, on Park road,
west OF Fourteenth street. The
church has a membership of 200.
The church has grown under the direc-
ton OF the Rev. z. B. Bagby, formerly
pastor of the Ninth Street Christian
Church, while the Sunday school, un-
der the leadership of Arthur c. Ridge
way, now has an enrolment of 219.
Plans for the erection of a church
have been started, and a lot on Park
road between Fourteenth street, and
Hiatt place has been purchased at a
cost-o OF $4,000, OF which the Sunday
school has pledged $1,000.
The officers of the church, in addl-
tion to Mr.. Ridgeway, are: DR.. z. c.
Alley, first assistant superintendent;
ID. II. Shook, second assistant superin-
tendent: E. U. Gray, secretary; Ar
thur Horn enrolment secretary;
Harry Melville(treasurer; Miss Hilda
Bengal. pianist: Mrs. II. w. Melville,
superintendent primary department.;
Mrs. A. c. Ridgeway, assistant super
intendent: Mrs. Arthur Horn, cradle
roll superintendent: Mrs. E. u. Gray,
superintendent of home department,
and Alfred Higbie. chorister.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25
$500, 900 FOR RED STAR
Washington to Help In Caring for
Animal Victims Of War.

A call for a meeting to organize a
branch OF the American Red Star re-
lief, to render aid to injured army
animals in time OF war, soon will be
sent out by John p. Heap. secretary
of the Washington Humane Society.
The Red Star organization is the
outgrowth of a suggestion made by
Secretary of War Baker last year. and
1t now has branches in many OF the
principal cities. Veterinarians will
be enrolled in the society and mus
tered into the regular service in the
event OF war.
A fund Of 100000 to provide horse
ambulances, blankets. and other equip
ment is to be raised by an appeal to
the American people. Similar volun-
teer relief work in the British armies
during the first sixteen months OF the
war is said to have saved S21 ,OO0, 900
and to have restored 1861 900 sick and
injured horses to active service.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25
Entertain Border Comrades.

Sergt. Donald Roberts was host to
the members of Company X Associa-
tion, District national guard. at his
home, 1908 Clifton street northwest.
last night. "reminiscences of border
duty and discussion of war eventualities
were INDUCED in. Among the men,
bers present were Prof. Ami Brown.
of Catholic University; Capt Frank
Sharpless, First Lieut.. c. ID. Sniffin.
First Lieut.. Francis c. Martin, Second
Lieut.. Robert S. Boyd, Second Lieut..
Chester Reich, Harry +. Richards,
captain of the association rifle team
and officers of the society-John II.
Gibson, president; Raymond New, vice
president and treasurer; and Charles
r. Holland, secretary.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25
SIR HARC0URT J. LEES DEAD
Former Resident Of Washington
Dies In England.

A cablegram today announced the
death of Sir Harcourt J. Lees, aged
seventy-eight, a former resident OF
Washington, who died at Pembury,
England. Thursday. Sir Harcourts
wife formerly was Miss Louise Hayes,
a resident of this city
The deceased. who was the scion of
a county family of the Isle of Wight.
came to this country about twenty
years ago, living in this city and
warrenton, Va He returned to Eng
land Just before the outbreak of the
war.
Besides his wife, Sir Harcourt is
survived by four children, Douglas
II. Lees, of Warrenton, Va; Harcourt
J. Lees, and two daughters, Mrs. j.
Franey. OF Milwaukee, and Mrs. Har-
court Forbes, OF New York.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25
WAR CRISIS HALTS
BELGIAN AID HERE
Relief Sewing Circle May Turn
Energies to Assist United
States.

A reporter opened the door of the
sewing circle room of the Belgian Re
lief Society in the Woodward building
at about 8 o'clock yesterday afternoon,
only to be told by Mrs. Mary Logan
Tucker, director OF the relief work,
that he was too late to see the last
stitch taken in the batch of dresses
for Belgian women.
Until the question of whether or not
the United States will enter the war
Is settled. the workers will rest on
their oars. "If we go to war we may
need these things ourselves" ex-
planned Mrs. Tucker.
Three boxes OF dresses and petit
coats sewed by Washington Society
women and a box of shoes purchased
from donations, will be shipped for
the use Of destitute Belgians soon.
In the absence OF Mrs. Samuel Hous-
ton Carr. who has been Ill for several
days., Mrs. Tucker had charge of the
needle workers yesterday. Mrs. Tuck
or made 1t plain that the society does
not for a moment contemplate the
idea of abandoning Belgian relief
work, but only think II best to wait
and see what the international sltua-
ton may bring forth.
For three months the society has
met weekly in the Woodward build
ing in a room donated to them and
sewed on dresses, petticoats, frocks,
shirts, woolen wraps. and linens to
relieve some OF the suffering in Bel
gium.
Seven boxes have been sent over to
France to be distributed.
"The finishing touches were put on
our work today" said Mrs. Tucker.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25
MISSIONS TO BE DISCUSSED.

Missionary work will be discussed
at a meeting in the Ingram Memorial
Congregational Church Tuesday at
80 o'clock of all missionary societies
of District churches OF that denom-
ination. Speakers will be Mrs. Fritts,
who has been engaged in missionary
work in Mexico, and Miss Kennedy,
who is prominent in missionary school
work. Sections of the Philadelphia
branch of the Congregational Wom-
ans Home Missionary Union VIII at
tend. Miss Flora Johnson. of this
city, is Southern vice president Mrs.
willard Buell. is treasurer of the mis-
Eionary board, and Miss Martha
Cooper, treasurer OF the board of mis-
Sions.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25
ITEMS OF INTEREST
IN AND ABOUT TOWN
Happenings of the Day in
Various Parts of the
Nations Capital.

Jollity marked the March meeting
of the Ashlar Club last night at the
old Masonic Temple. Fraternity was
the keynote of brief speeches by
James w. witten, grand master of
Masons, District of Columbia; George
E. Corson, general grand high priest
of the General Grand Royal Arch
Chapter of the United States; lem
Towers, jr.. grand commander,
Knights Templar, District of Column
bia; 1. s. Goldsmith, monarch OF Kali
lipoIis Grotto, NJ o. Y. P. E. r.;
Claude KEEPER, past grand master;
Roe Fulkerson, past potentate, Almas
Temple, A. A o. N. NJ. s., and Edgar
c. Snyder.
The dancing of Miss Ruth Newman
was q feature of the entertainment
program. Musical numbers were given
by Miss Katherine Borochoff, b. j.
wrightsman, Prof. Anthony Dilascia'
Miss Minnie B. Powell, w. b. Mum
deIle, John Hamilton, Austin NJ. Kaye
Prof. Arthur Green, Miss S. B. Dor
sey, Miss Marie Bontz, William NJ.
Goldston and Miss Lavina E. Nugent'
The Washington times., 1917-03-25
scHAFFER FUNERAL,

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma V.
schaffer, who died at her home, 11O9
Tenth street southeast, yesterday, will
be held Tuesday at her home. at 2:3O
o'clock. Interment will be In Con-
gressional Cemetery. Mrs. Schaffer is
survived by her husband. George A
Schaffer. She was a member of Mar
tina cambridge Council. Daughters Of
America, No. l, and Hope Council, No.
l. of the Sons and Daughters of Lib
erty.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25
HONOR FANNY CROSBY.

Exercises were held yesterday
afternoon at the Washington City
Orphan Asylum in commemoration of
the ninety-seventh anniversary OF
the birth of Fanny Crosby, we'll
known blind author OF hymns, who
died two years ago.
Mrs. A. G. Laird, a reform worker,
toll the children of the life of Fanny
Crosby, how she became blind when
only six weeks old. and how she met
Alexander Van Alstyne, a blind musi-
clan whom she afterward married.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25
TO INCREASE BLIND FUND.

To increase the contributions from
inc District to the fund being raised
for the relief of soldiers and sailors
blinded during the European war. an
illustrated lecture will be given at
the Belasco Theater next Sunday
afternoon at 4:30 o'clock.
Sergt. Maj. Robert MiddIemiss, of
the British army, who was blinded
during the Gallipoli peninsula opera
uons, will be the speaker. Moving
pictures Of the British battle front
will be shown.
Washington contributions to the
fund are being received by DR.. NeviI
Munroe Hopkins.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25
Teppe.see Alumni Organize.

Organization OF the Washington Alum
nj Association Of the University Of Ten
nessee at a meeting in the Ebbitt last
night will be followed by an active MEM
bership campaign
Charles E Chambliss was elected pres
Ident. Other officers are DIR. Marion
Dorset, vice president; Miss E. Lucy
Ogden, secretary: Ernest G. Morris'
treasurer. With the addition OF Jesse
S. CottreIl, these form the executive
committee. The next meeting will be
the first week in May.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25
HOLY NAME LEADERS MEET
To Plan for ArehdIocesan Union
Convention.

Members of the Holy Name Societies
from Maryland cities and the District
will attend the annual convention OF
the Archdiocesan Union here. April %
Plans are to be completed this after
noon at a meeting of the executive
committee OF the Washington branch
in Immaculate Conception Church.
The convention will open with the
celebration of high mass. Officers OF
the union will be elected and the Sc
lection of a place to hold the annual
parade in October will be made at the
John Hadley Doyle. presi-
dent of the District branch Of the
Holy Name Society, will preside at
today's session.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25
MeIrh Society to Meet.

Practical men who actually have
lived the things about which they are
to speak will feature the initial meet
ing of the Cambrian Society, in the
typographical Temple, 423 G street
northwest, Tuesday evening. w. Ward
Davies, commissioner of immigration
stationed in Arizona, will speak of
that locality; d. Z. Roberts, of Balti-
more, will report on that city's allied
bazar, and the Rev. J. r. Esaias also
will speak. All attending are re-
Quested to bring Welsh songbooks-
The Washington times., 1917-03-25

Members Of Company C, First Vir-
ginia Regiment, known as the Alex
andria Light Infantry, are antici-
pating orders to report for duty with
in the next ten days The company
has been drilling regularly since its
return from Texas. A first lieutenant
is to be selected soon to replace
Douglass Mclean, who resigned, and
is an applicant for appointment as
first lieutenant in the regular army.
The company has eighty-eight men at
present.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25
Veterans to Celebrate.

Congressman Horace NJ Towner OF
Iowa will be the principal speaker at
the semi-centennial of Kit Carson
Post wednesday evening, for which
Invitations have been sent the Presl-
dent and the Secretaries OF War and
Navy. A presentation will be made
to Comrades Duncan, Ryan, and NC
Dowell, who carried the banner IN
Ecribed &c. A. r. Ready for Duty In
the inaugural parade. =.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25
defend. shakespeare's Morals.

Prof Charles w. Wallace defend
ed the character of Shakespeare be-
fore a large audience in the National
Museum, saying traditions of unsav-
ory episodes were without foundation.
He said the great poet. was "a man
among men" The lecture was given
under the auspices of the Shakespeare
Society of Washington. Dean William
A. Wilbur of George Washington Uni
versity introduced Prof. wallace.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25
Views of Palestine.

illustrated views of Palestine Will De
shown by A. Cohen, of Palestine, at
meeting at Adath Israel Synagogue.
Sixth and 1 streets northwest, at
O'Clock this afternoon. Children OF
all Hebrew schools have been invited
TO attend.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25

Delegations from the volunteer fire
departments of Silver Spring, Mt.
Rainier, Riverdale, Berwyn and Lau-
rel will confer with a delegation of
the local department this afternoon
in the local headquarters to make ar
rangements for the entertainment of
the president of the State Firemen's
Association when he visits Hyatts-
vile next month.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25

Funeral services for Robert A. Glad
mon, father of Mrs. Mary r. Norton,
who died at the residence of his
daughter, 1920 Fourteenth street, Fri
day, will be held tomorrow at st.
Teresa's Church at o'clock, where
requiem mass will be said by the pas
tor. the Rev. Charles NJ. Bart. Inter-
ment will be in Forest Glen Gene
tery.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25

pear before the State board of pub
lie works and ask for authority to in
stitute condemnation proceedings for
land needed for dam and lake pur-
poses at the house of correction. The
control board will also ask the board
of public works to designate an early
date for a joint conference in Balti-
mere with the State lunacy commits
sion.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25

Shortly afer 9 o'clock last night ire
destroyed the veterinary hospital and
stable Of DIR. John Rome, at German
town. with a quantity OF hay, straw,
feed, and grain. The loss is placed
at $1,000, and is covered by insurance.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25
NEWS AT ANAc0STIA
National Guardsman In Suburb Or
aanlzing Reserves.

Sergt. Maurice McGrath, of Battery
B, District National Guard, is organ
izing a local reserve company in case
of war.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25

At a meeting Of the Rockville Gar
den Club, recently organized, at the
home of DR.. Ernest L. Bullard, Mrs.
William II. Holmes and Fred J. Van
Hoessen read papers.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25
NEWS AT HYATTsWLLE
Board Of County Commissioners to
Meet Tomorrow.

The board OF county commissioners
will be in session at Upper Marlboro
tomorrow to sign the levy books for
1917 and to adjust the tax rate.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25

The State board OF prison control
has bought a motion picture outfit
for the Maryland house OF correction
and penitentiary.
The State board OF control will ap-
The Washington times., 1917-03-25

In place of the former annual edu-
cational rally at Rockville, the county
board of education is arranging to
have each public school hold this
year a community educational day,
the object OF which will be to develop
for each school a community support
for the Improvement OF home-school
conditions, and which is expected to
result in many long-needed improve
ments in the schools. May 4 has been
designated as the date. and each
school will have for the program for
the day an education exhibit, con-
sisting of any school work possible
to display; athletic events and drills
as preliminary to the annual athletic
and drill events at Rockville on May
D; an address by an outside speaker,
a school parade, spelling bee, fire drill,
and literary program for the pupils.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25
TeIIs Habits Of Beaver.

The habits of beavers were de-
scribed by w. P. Taylor at a meeting
of the Biological Society of Washing
ton in the Cosmos Club last night
DR.. w. R.. Shefeldt and W. Dwight
Pierce also spoke.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25

Elizabeth Harich, five-year-old
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip
Harich, Twining City, died at the
home of her parents yesterday of
pneumonia. Funeral services are to
be held tomorrow afternoon with in
terment in Congressional Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25

A decree was entered in corpora
tion court yesterday confirming the
report of S. G. Brent, commissioner OF
sale, in the suit brought by Edgar
r. Troxell and others against the
Capital City Telephone Company and
others.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25
NEWS AT LAUREL
Board Of Registry to Sit at City Hall
Tomorrow.

LAUREL, Nd. March 25.-Tomor-
row is municipal registration day, and
the board of registry will sit at the
city hall from s a. m. to D. m. The
registration officers are w. NJ. Bald
win and d. NJ HasIup.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25

DR.. Clarence Usshur, formerly in
charge of the missionary hospital at
Van, Turkey, was the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Nathan Thompson last week
The Washington times., 1917-03-25

Miss Esther Hitchcock, OF Wash
ington, was a recent guest OF Miss
Amy Robertson here.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25

Mrs. Annie MCGUIRE entertained at
luncheon and cards the. members of
the Tuesday Euchre Club
The Washington times., 1917-03-25

The Rev. J. II. w. Blake, rector
Of Christ Church, Georgetown, will
preach tonight in Emmanuel Church.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25

Mrs. Walter S. Bennett, OF Ports
mouth, Va, returned to her home
yesterday after a visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank G. Lindsay, here.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25

Several ministers of local churches
touched upon the street car strike in
their sermons this morning and others
will present the subject tonight.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25

A fair and supper for the beneht OF
Harmony Chapter, Order of the East
ern Star, will be held in the Masonic
hall here the week Of April 16.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25

S. G. Holdings has purchased two
lots in East Braddock from Miss Hat
tie B, Duncan and Mrs. Mary d. Price,
through the Slaymaker-Schneioer
Corporation.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25

The monthly meeting OF the mayor
and common council will be held to-
morrow night.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25
NEWS AT ROCKVILLE
County School Attendance Officer
Makes New Law Prosecution.

ROCKVILLE, Nd, March 25.-The
first prosecution in this county grow
ing out Of the law requiring children
between certain ages to attend school
was brought yesterday, when Miss
Mary Magruder, county school attend
ance officer, caused the arrest Of Stet-
son Burroughs, fourteen years old,
son of Mrs. May Burroughs. of Rock
willie. He was taken before Judge
]. Abby Henderson, tn the police court
here, who committed him to st. Mary's
Industrial School, Baltimore, until he
attains his majority.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25

The bi-weekly meeting OF the Rock
vile Inquiry Club was held at the
home Of Miss Eucy Smith.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25
WHAT IS HAPPENING In THE
SUBURBS OF THE CAPITAL
Alexandrans Believe Options on River Front
Property Taken By Outside Interests Indi-
cate Likelihood of New Industrial Plants.

Anacostia Citizens Association may
consider the street car strike.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25

Andrew jackson Masonic lodge an
nounces Ladies' night" for Thursday
evening in their lodge room in the
Masonic Temple.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25

Tomorrow is a legal holiday. To-
day is Maryland Day, but because 1t
falls on Sunday the governor set aside
tomorrow for its observance.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25

ALEXANDRIA, March 25.-The fact
that representatives of large inter-
ests from outside of Alexandria have
taken options on several properties,
two of them on the river front, con-
firms many in the belief that the city
soon will see several new industrial
plants located here.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25

Marley Encampment, No. G, OF odd
Fellows, will confer the royal purple
degree of that order on class OF
five tomorrow evening.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25

CAPT. W. B. Smithers has returned
from st. Luke's Hospital at Rich
mond.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25

The executive committee of the
The Washington times., 1917-03-25

Lafayette Council, Knights Of ka-
dosh, No. ., Scottish Rite Masons'
will hold a called meeting on Tues
day evening next, at which the twen-
tieth and twenty-first degrees will be
conferred by the officers of Robert
De Bruce Council, of Washington. A
large delegation is expected from the
Capital city. They will come ny spe,
cial train. A luncheon will be served
at the conclusion of the degree WORK.
The Sisters of the Holy Cross at st.
Mary's Academy yesterday hung a
handsome new American flag over the
main entrance to the academy. At
the daily sessions each pupil salutes
the Stars and Stripes. Potomac Lodge
of odd Fellows and Seminole Tribe OF
Red Men also are displaying the nag
from their lodge rooms.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25

One of the trustees of the Alexan-
dria Hospital has given 5000 to fur
nish one of the rooms in the new
hospital building. 1t is expected that
the building will be turned over to
the trustees some time next month.
The Washington times., 1917-03-25
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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-12-21
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT

The following haev been summoned
to serve as jurors for this week: ]. B.
DeVore, d. Z. McIver,. Levi Alexander,
John F, Parker, NJ H. Morrison. ]. Il.
Paslay, C. A. McCraney, Percy Thig-
pen, John T. Haines, Alonzo Long, J.
3. Moon, f. P. Cahoon, ]. s. Mobiles,
3. B. Baum, James A. LuHman. and
Sam H. Christian. Levi Alexander was
excused by the judge. Percy Thigpen
was excused on account of being a
justice of the peace
The following cases viii be tried
during the week:
Robert Hampton, charged with re-
moving a switch.
Alex Cogdell, breaking and enter
ing.
Sophie Calvin, murder
Mary Smith. alias Lille James,
alias Annie Johnson, alias Lille John
son, charged with uttering forged
check
Bolton Grim, first degree murder.
elias Christopher, transferred from
Citrus county, charged with murder.
The following received sentences /:
Pearl Everett, breaking and enter
ing, one year.
Dave Mitchell, breaking and enter.
ing. one year.
Tommy Day, breaking and entering
three years.
Yesterday afternoon the court was
| occupied in trying the case of Jake
Johnson, charged with breaking and
entering and also with receiving stol
Ell goods. Jake is represented by Ze
wadski and Zewadski, and the state
by G. w. Scotield and L. n. Green
This is the case in which goods were
stolen from freight cars on the tracks
of the Seaboard Air Line