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The Washington times., 1917-01-09
PIEczYKoWEsKIcz WEEDS.

wILKESBARRE, Jan. S.-Samuel
Morgan, marriage license clerk,
frowned when Joseph Pieczykoweskicz
and Amelia Bernaszedkidewicz ap-
peared at his office and asked for a
marriage license.
Neither Joseph or Amelia was an
expert speller. Morgan claimed that
no English student could possibly
smell the names. so he ran up a dis
tress signal and an interpreter came
After going back and forth over the
alphabet n couple of times, the pair
finally got a license.
The Washington times., 1917-01-09
FINANCIAL

American Telephone & Telegraph Co
A dividend of Two Dollars per
share will be paid on Monday, Janu-
ary 10, 1917, to stockholders Of rec
ord at the close Of business on Sat,
Dec. 80, 1916.
G. d. MILNE, Treasurer.
The Washington times., 1917-01-09
POLICE DIET SQUAD OFF
Soup to Nuts on rs Cents a Day
Their Proposal. -

NEW YORK, Jan. e.-The do or die
police squad Of twelve was OF in a
bunch today to see IL it can get from
soup to nuts on 25 cents day.
They started with a 10-cent limit,
playing lamb stew and vegetables.
wheat and ginger bread, apricots and
coffee. They all got UP from the table
winner by a square meal.
Now, IL they can keep up that
calorie and proteid pace three times
a day every day for three weeks, the
galaxy Of goggled scientists porting
over the pourin gof their coffee and
peering at their portions of potatoes
will mutter hurrah and call the 20
cent test, a astronomical success.
Equipped with speedometers, steam
gauges, and similar scientific con-
traptions, to say nothing of scientist
fitted for each shoulder, they'll three
times the menu today. Some day soon
they'll get reckless with an egg di-
yided by twelve.
The Washington times., 1917-01-09
TAKE MEDICAL EXAMINATION.

Nine applicants for licenses TO prac-
tice medicine and surgery in the Dis
trict entered upon an examination
conducted by the board OF medical
supervisors in the board room Of the
District Building today. The exami-
nation will be concluded Thursday.
The Washington times., 1917-01-09
WANT GOVERNMENT PHONES
Northeast Citizens ArraIgn Present
System In District.


A severe arraignment of the present
system preceded adoption last night
by the Northeast Washington Citi-
zens' Association of resolutions favor
ing Government ownership Of tele-
phones in the District The associa-
ton had under consideration the Liwis
bill, but decided not to favor that spe-
cific bill until 1t had been more fully
Investigated.
The resolution which put the asso-
citation on record as indorsing the
ownership of telephones by the Uni
ted States Government. under opera
ton of the Postoffice Department,
was introduced by DR.. Starr Parson,
who spoke against the present system,
declaring 1t inadequate to serve the
needs OF the community.
Alleges Exorbitant Rates.
at is not so much a quetsion of
what department of the Government
takes over this utility" said DR..
Parsons, "but the question really
amounts to this: Shall we continue to
submit to exorbitant rates and poor
service at the hands of the present
owners?"
The speaker gave figures to show
that the cost of telephone service in
" ashington is higher than anywhere
in the country, and declared the quail
ity of service is lower.
The association adopted a resolu-
ton calling upon the Public Utilities
Commission to compel a reduction of
telephone rates in Washington, and
70 fnrra he 10 fah
limited service in the business dis
trict.
Business Rates Exorbitant.
1.-THE average Washington business
man is almost prohibited from bust
ness because he has to pay such ex-
orbitant charges for telephone serv-
ice," was DR.. Parsons comment as
the resolution was adopted.
Various speakers objected to the
Postoffice Department taking over
the telephones, as long as Mr.. Burle-
son is at the head OF it, but DR.. Par
sons stated 1t was better to have a
change.
THE citizens of Washington STAND
a chance OF getting better service"
he said, land 1t is practically assured
that the service could be made no
worse"
Committee Delays Report.
Roscoe Jenkins, secretary Of the
association, reported that the commit
tee appointed to investigate the Lewis
bill did not care to recommend It
until they had Investigated further.
The committee was instructed to con-
tinue its investigation.
Following adoption of the report
of the committee on schools, a reso-
luton was introduced to favor an
increase in teachers pensions. 1t
passed without a dissenting vote.
Protest Garbage Plant.
James H. Wood was the author of
resolution protesting against erec-
ton of a municipal garbage plant I'M
til the matter is fully Investigated
by a competent sanitary engineer. The
Senate Committee on Appropriations
was asked to defer appropriation for
such institution until the matter can
be gone over by experts.
The citizens voted for inquiries as
to why Benning road and Maryland
avenues have not yet been widened,
and why there is such a high gas
pressure in their homes.
Resolutions were adopted favoring
an increase in pay for policemen. The
association voted to petition the Dis
trict Commissioners to have one Of
the new motor fire engines installed
In the northeast.
The Washington times., 1917-01-09

Sales up to IL g. m........... 131 500
Sales up to noon. go, 800
Sales up to p. m.......... 32S, 900
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-06-06
THOUSANDS ARE
IN WASHINGTON
Five Thousand Veterans and Seventy
Five Thousand Visitors-Best
Reunion Yet.
by Associated Pressl


Washington, June "a strong note
of patriotism marked the opening ex-
ercises today of the twenty seventh
annual Reunion of the United Confed-
crate Veterans who were welcomed by
members of the Grand Army of the
Republic, the occasion being the first
meeting north of the Potamac River.
The presence of five thousand Veter-
ans and seventy five thousand visitors
gave promise that this will be one of
the largest Reunions ever held. Col.
Hilary Herbert is presiding. Welcom-
ing speeches were delivered by James
Tanner, former Commander of the G..
A. R., General Harrison, Commander
in Chief of the Confederate Veterans,
and others.
President and Mrs. Wilson when
they ascended the platform were given
a tremendous ovation by the Veterans.
The hall resounded with the Rebel
Yell. The President then spoke at
considerable length.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-06-06
MOORHEAD'S PATRIOTIC MEET.
ING.
Judge Moody and Hon. W. S. Hill De.
liver Stirring Patriotic Addresses
Yesterday.

Moorhead, Miss, June This city
was the scene today of a memorable
flag raising. The flag vas a present
from President B. F. Dulweber of the
Kraetzer Cured Lumber Company to
the town of Moorhead, and was one of
the most magnificent flags ever I'M
furled in this state. The speaking
occurred on the campus of the Agri-
cultural High School and was a great
event in the towns history.
B. F. Dulweber was master of cere-
monies and handled the affair with a
grace and tact that is his own. He
first introduced Judge Moody of Indi-
anola, who delivered a splendid ad-
dress on the duties of the citizenship
in war and especially alluded to the
benefits of the Red Cross Society and
those who desired to aid our soldiers
or our sailors could only do so through
the Red Cross.
AS a result of his remarks nearly
200 Joined the Indianola chapter of
the Red Cross.
At the conclusion of Judge Moody's
remarks Hon. Shed Hill, United States
district attorney, was introduced by
Mr.. Dulweber and delivered a stirring
patriotic address. It was one Of Mr.,
Hilrs best efforts. and he was enthu-
siastically applauded throughout his
speech. He quoted the wars of the
. revolution, 1s',2 and the Mexican War
and cited patriotic instances that were
j paralleled by the conditions of today
It was q great speech, one of the mos
, remarkable in the history of the town
At the conclusion of Mr.. Hills ad
dress the great flag, IL by 20 feet pur'
bunting and handmade, was carried
by 20 girls to the barbecue grounds il
the Kraetzer Cured Lumber Company
grounds where it was unfurled on
flagstaff 125 feet high. When thu
flag was unfurled a signal gun wa
fired and the whistles of every factor!
and mill in the town screeched fortl
their greetings. Then the school chill
dren, aided by the Greenwood munich
pal band, sang the "Star Spangle'
Banner" and cheer after cheer from
the crowd rent the air, after whicl
they adjourned to the shed of tn
/! lumber company to partake of tn
splendid barbecue prepared by tn
Kraetzer Cured Lumber Company
splendidly assisted by the ladies Q
Moorhead.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-06-06
SPECIAL TERM
CIRCUIT COURT
Judge Frank Everett Calls Special
Session to Try Criminal Cases
Now in Jail.
(From TUESDAYS DaiIy)

Judge Frank E. Everett of India
nola, who preter1nitted the February
term Of Circuit Court in this county
because of conditions, has called a
special term to begin on Monday, the
twenty fifth of this month, especially
to try the criminal cases now in jail
here.
There are at present twenty six jail
cases to be tried which Judge Everett
is DESTROYS of getting rid of. He is
of the opinion that it is a waste to
feed this number of prisoners for
months while awaiting their trial.
Elsewhere will be found an order
from the Judge calling the court to
convene on the date named.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-06-06
(From Fridays Daily

(From Fridays Daily
Today is Registration Day. When
the clock strikes nine tonight and the
Registration records are closed the
United States government will have
available a brief but concise card in
dex to the occupation and abilities of
some ten million men, citizens of this
this Country between the ages Of
twenty n and thirty years inclusive.
This registration is for the purpose
of giving the government available
| men from whom to make a draft of
five hundred thousand to compose an
army for the war with Germany. 1t
will be easy for the government to Sc
cure five hundred thousand perfect
specimens of the. human being from
the ten million men who are register
ing today.
! Of the half million to compose the
army Lefore County's part is estimat-
ed at two hundred, the state of Mis-
sissippi will furnish approximately
eight thousand five hundred.
Reports from the various precincts
in the county are that registering has
been about up to expectations. A
large number of negroes have regis
tered in all parts of the county.
The first two men to register here
this morning were Messrs. Ivy Nc
Kennie and C. S. Davidson, both young
married men. Mr.. Mckenzie is a
member Of the Office force of the
Humphrey Cotton Company and Mr..
Davidson is connected with The Daily
Commonwealth. Both of these young
men were on hand before seven o'clock
waiting for the registrars to get ready
to take the pedigrees of those between
the ages Of twenty one and thirty.
At noon several hundred had reg.
istered here and the upstairs court
room at the Court House held a large
number awaiting their time to get to
the registrars.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-06-06
NOTED ATHLETES IN n. Y. A. e..

New York, June ply Union AS
ISOLATED Press)-Beorge Bonhag, the
former American distance running
champion and the winner of the 1906
Olympic 1900 meter walk held at
Athens, who has been in competitive
retirement for the past few years, will
make al attempt to come back in
the walking game at the New York
Athletic Club meet today. Many 9th
er famous athletes are entered for, the
various events.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-06-06
Sour Stomach.

This is q mild form of indigestion.
It is usually brought on by eating too
rapidly or too much, or of food not
suited to your digestive organs. If
you will eat slowly, masticate your
food thoroughly, eat but little meat
and none for supper. you will more
than likely avoid the sour stomach
without taking any medicine whatever
When you have sour stomach take one
Of Chamberlain's Tablets to aid diges.
ton.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-06-06
DEPUTIES NAME
R OF PEACE
French Chamber in Secret Session
What Germany Must Do to End
the War.
by Associated Press)

Paris, June 5-By a vote of 453 to
SIS the Chamber of Deputies in secret
session adopted a resolution declaring
that peace conditions must include lib,
Grafton of territories now occupied by
Germany, the return of Alsace-Lor-
raine to France and just r%eparatior
for damage done in the various reg
ions. The resolution which was ac-
cepted by the government, also favors
the creation of a League of Nations
for the maintenance of peace.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-06-06
READY FOR NEW STATION.
Mr.. Mccoy Completes Removal OF

Warehouse This Morning.
According to his contract with the
Business League Committee, Mr.. Nc
Geoy this morning completed the re-
moval of the warehouses which occu-
pied part of the ground to be occupied
by the new station to be erected by
the Y. & NJ. v. railroad here. The
work was done in record time to get
the buildings removed by the time set
by the road, which system stated re-
Gently that unless they were removed
by today work on the new station
would be indefinitely suspended.
The Business League got busy
named q committee to take the matter
in charge with the result that the
buildings which INSTRUCTED construc.
ton are now out of the way and the
ground cleared ready for action.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-06-06
Big OFFENSIVE
NOW EXPECTED
All Signs Indicate That Allies Soon TIC
Begin New Drive on Western
Front.
(By Associated Press)

All signs which herald a great of.
fensive are reported from the British
front in France. The thunder of the
British guns increases day by day ir
volume while trench raids and other
feintings for position multiply in num-
Der.
The Russian situation remains con
fused by all manner of conflicting and
sensational reports.
Prussian Junkers still IRE putting
forward an extravagant program fol
annexations and Indebtedness.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-06-06
ITALIAN LOSSES HEAVY.
(By Associated Press)

Vienna, June 5-The losses of the
Italians on the IsonZo front are placed
at a hundred and eighty thousand in
today's official statement. Increasing
Triests are reported.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-06-06
RI0TING AMONG
STATE CONVICTS
Five Buildings Set Afire at Joliet IL
Unconstitutional Guard on Scene
but Riot Continues.
(Bv Associated Press

Joliet, ILL.,, June 5-Serious rioting
among convicts at the state prison
broke out this morning. Five build
ings were set on fire. Two companies
of the Illinois National Guard encamp-
ed nearby were called to assist the
guards. The chapel and the oil house
were destroyed. Four hours after the
rioting started order was not fully
restored.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-06-06
For C-c1p--M otkers--
Always Keep this Handy

Gas day OF h Group scare IL oYer
3or those pareaSs who wisely Keep
Ec1ey's Honey and Tar In
Tie hozaa ready Tor instant use.
". G.. Allen, Boseley, Mo-, writes: n
faye raised 2 family. of four children,
Compound with All Of them. / find it
the best crcup ard cough medicine I
cave ever used and I have used it for
it for Group"
If toward nightfa1l the little ines
grow hoarse CT croupy, If their breath
them Ftoley's Honey and Tar Compound
promptly aad it will ward OF an attack
OF Group.
II you are awakened by the hoarse
hrassy cough that means Group, give
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound at
once. It will ease the little sufferers
quickly, cut the thick choking phlegm.
and % they will have easy breathing
and peaceful quiet sleep.
EvoxYi Hsex - . 0e06
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-06-06
INDIANA SCHOOLS CALL OFF
MEET.

Lafayette, Ind, June ply Union
Associated Press)-Students volun-
teering for military or special agricul-
tural service have so disorganizcd ath-
letics at Indiana colleges that the state
intercollegiate track and field meet
planned for today has been cancelled
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-06-06
ATTEMPT TO MURDER WOOD
(By Associated Pressl

Birmingham, June Sit was learn
ed today that an attempt was made
70 wreck the Alabama, Great Southern
train which bore General Wood from
Chattanooga to Birmingham last night.
Il Loo was tied across the track.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-06-06
CONGRATULATE U. S.
B Associated Press)

Rio Janeiro, June 5-The Chamber
of Deputies today on motion author,
lied the cabling Of a message Of con
gratulations to the United States upon
arrival Of the American squadron.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-06-06
Has a Good Opinion~of Chamberlain:
Tablets.

"Chamberlain's Tablets are a won
der. l never sold anything that beat
them," writes F. B. Tressey, Rich
mond, Ky. When troubled with indi-
g~estion or constipation give them 6
trial.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-06-06

ABOUT NORMAL
Reports from Various Parts of COun
try Show that Large Number of
Negroes Signing Cards.

At three o'clock this afternoon nine
hundred and five had registered in this
precinct-a far better showing than
was expected.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-06-06
TROUBLE IN CHINA.
Several provinces Declare Their Inde-
Dendence Today.
(By Associated Pres

(By Associated Press1
Picking, June 2-The provinces of
Anhui, Chill Hupe,' Chekiang Fokien
and Honan proclaimed their independ-
ence today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-18
British Sub Toll
Nearly Equals
w orld' sOutput

Washington. June 1s.-The German
submarine toll of British merchant
shipping since Feb. il. as shown in
official British figures compiled here
today. is 322 vessels OF more than 1900
tons and 49, OF less than 1900 Brit
tsh steam fishing vessels sunk i'm that
period numbered rs. Records for sail
ing fishing vessels are incomplete but
three weeks total was rs.
Submarines in the period given at
tackled 299 ships unsuccessfaIlv and
the weekly percentage of unsuccessful
attacks has ranged from 81 to 15.
During the last week given seven
days ending with June lit was S.
Arrivals and saiiings In British ports
since the intensive submarine cam
Daign begun have averaged about 2500
but these include channel saiIinEs
The British figures do not give the
tonnage of vessels sunk but officials
here say 5000 tons porbahly would be
q fair average for vessels Of more
than 1900 tons destroyed
Computing the total at that average
and putting the average of the smaller
ships at 1000 tons the total loss dur
ing slightly less than four months
submarine warfare would reach 1.745.-
000 tons or about 25o, Geo tons less
than the entire worlds shipping out
put during 1915.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-18

Congress Opens Action on Food MeasuresF
Shift w ar Plan:
Flyers and Not
Troops Go First

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in +rs r,-rf+ar,- Mars ~ The Govern
-15-- "'7 4.7e-as7' s7S15l' as III con
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-18
IRISH PRISONERS
FREED GET HOME
Huge Crowds Cheer as Captives OF
Rebellion Arrive - Countess
Markieyicz Net Released.

London, June 1S.-Lsrge crowds
gathered In Dublin this morning to
welcome the released irish prisoners.
ali Of whom with the exception of
Countess NarkievIcz arr Ell at s
O'Clock Men with banners escorted
the former prisoners to their homes.
There was much singing Of Irish songs
and a great deal Of cheering but there
we're no signs Of disorders.
Countess MarkievleI ed band Of
revoIutionists which attempted to cap
ture Dublin castle. killing a guard
She was sentenced to death hut the
sentence was commuted TO penal servi-
tude for life
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-18
TO FEED
AMERICANS FIRST
Head Of Food Administration Saws
Needs Of This Country win Be
Met Before the Allies.

Washington. June IS Reduction Of
the high prices of food stuns 10 the
American people through c0nserva-
ton and elimination of waste. In
which housewives are asked to CO.
operate. viii be the aim OF the new
food administration, according TO plans
announced by Herbert c. Hoover His
plan contemplates the enrolment he
tween July 1 and 10 Of American
housewives in the movement.
Mr Hoover i'm q statement. makes it
plain that in all the arrangements TO
he made to furnish food 10 America s
allies. first consideration viii be given
TO the people of this country to see
that their wants are supplied
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-18

Washington. june ls.-Almost
complete returns on the registra-
1ions under the seIectiFe draft law
received aft the provost marshal
generals office today totailed g.
5l1.SlI.
Berlin. June l@.-Fhe Zeppelin
us was lost with ali on board in
Saturday nights raid ON south
ern England, the admiralty an
nounces+
Washington. June lS.-Contrae
Tor 10 more steel merchants ships
complete and for p additional
wooden huilS we're announced to-
day by Major General Cocktails.
general manager ST the EmeTgen-
cy Fleet corporation. The vessels
will he delivered in 1918.
Washington. June IS--C mis-
sioner ,TudsoH &. tlemente OF the
interstate commerce commission
died here today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-18
CERMANSUBSUNK
BY JAP vESSEL?

London. June 1s.-An official state
ment issued today by the British ad-
miraItv says that a Teutoa submarine
has probably been sunk by Japanese
war ships in the Mediterranean.
The statement follows.
eTbe Japanese naval attache COM
municates that one of the Japanese
fotIIla iu the Mediterranean on the
evening of June l. encountered an
enemy submarine and Immediately at
tackled il with, it is believed, good sue
cess and probably sank it"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-18

NAvY0IL AND
COAL SUPPLY
Secretary Daniels Names I'm
mense Quantities of Fuel
to Be Purchased.

Washington, june IS ecre-
tarv Daniels has ordered coal and
ola producers ia supply the en0r-
nous quantities needed hy the
navy al prices to be fixed later
hT the president when the federal
trade commission has determined
fair rate The navy viii use
I,75N,0oB tens Of coal and 50,o00.-
coo barrels of oil purchased under
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-18
MACHINISTS STRIKE
OVER NEGRO WORKER

schenectady. \. Y. June 1.-two
thousand maehinists al the plant OF
the General Electric company struck
TODAY q S protest aaginst the employ
ment of negro. Last week Robert
Dixon, q coi0red student AZ Union col
lege was given vacation work In the
machine shop. on Saturday tbe ma
chinists union notified the manage
ment that unless Dixon was dismi Used
they would strike TODAY. The com
DanF refused 30 comply.