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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-24
MOTOR CYCLE POLICE
IN CRUCER MURDER NET
Dozen More New York Officers Face
Suspension as Outgrowth Of
Cocchi's Confession.


NEW YORK, June 23-S!multane-
ousiy with the news from Rome today
that Alfredo Cocchi had confessed the
murder of Ruth Cruger it was report
ed on high authority that at least a
dozen more motor cycle policemen
would be suspended as an outgrowth
of the case.
The Investigation began by Inspector
Faurot at the direction of Police Com
missioner Woods. it was said tonight.
already mad disclosed certain alleged
irregular practices by motor cycle po-
licemen which substantiate a belief
that motorists have been victims of
petty graft through falsified records
of summonses and arrests for speed
ing and other traffic violations Cocchi
is believed to have been go-between
for the patrolmen in many of these
transactions.
Cocchis confession will not hinder
the investigation of the police hand
directed Leonard NJ. Wallstein. com
missioner of accounts. to institute, it
was declared.
"Cocchis confession removes what
ever possible doubt there may have
been that he was the murderer" the
commissioner said, land makes it all
the more important to find out why
the body was not found and why
toccnl was permitted to escape.
Cocchi had many friends among the
police. it has been brought out, es-
pecially in the motor cycle squad, and
his confession. it is believed. may be
followed by other disclosures. such as
the naming of accomplices or those
who helped him fee to Italy.
Police Commissioner Woods said he
is particularly eager to find out If
Cocchi had accomplices and If he had
confessed about his dealings with po-
licemen.
After Mrs. Cocchi had been ques-
toned in the district attorneys office
for more than two hours 1t was an
nounced she had given material help
to the authorities. She told the dis
trict attorney. it was stated. that
twice since her husbands disappear
ance the street door loading to the
cellar had been found open after she
had locked it.
Henry p. Cruger. father Of the MUIR
dered girl. and Mrs Grace Humiston.
whose inquiry led to the finding of
the body will he witnesses before
Commissioner Wallstein Monday, when
the public hearing is resumed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-24
u. S. DESTROYER LOSES
IN RUSH TO RESCUE
After Thirty Mile Dash 1t Sees Mer.
chant Ship Blown Up
by U-Boat.
BASE OF THE AMERICAN FI.oTiILA

BASE OF TIL; AMERICAN FIOTfLI.A
IN BRITISH WATERS. June 22.-To see
n merchant ship torpcdoed as an Aueri-
can destroyer was speeding to her rc$cu"
was the eNasperating experience reported
by the commander of the d"St uron
his return here today. Fortunately the
destroyer arrived in time to pick ~ all
the crew. many OF whom were swim
ming about.
The destroyer was conveying a food
ship when she received an :. .. S from a
merchantmen which was being attacked
by a submarine thirty miles away l.eay-
ing the food ship at the risk of losing her
the destroyer speeded to the assistance
of the other vessel, only to he greeted
when almost within hailing distance nv
a terrific explosion, and the spectacle Of
n great column OF water enveloping the
ship. but not the slightest sign OF the
enemy.
Quickly picking I'D the crew the de-
stroyer put back al full speed to the food
ship in order to save her from a like fate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-24
U. S. AND ALLIES CALL
ON YOU FOR YOUR AID

A million voices are calling
you from across the seas!
They are the voices of weary.
haggard mothers, wan and
starving children, in northern
France, Belgium, Poland and
Serbia.
They are the voices of wound
ed soldiers. bleeding on the
battlehelds and dying for lack
OF medical aid.
They are the voices of Red
Cross doctors and nurses IRON
our own city. laboring unceas-
insly to relieve the suffering.
All are calling to America Tor
help
And soon the voices OF our
own boys from the District will
come to us also from across the
seas. calling. calling for aid
for medicines to relieve their
pains, for bandages to dress
their wounds and for doctors
and nurses to minister to them.
Shall they call in vain?
It's for you to say.
The Red Cross will do all it
can. but to do all possible 1t
must have YOUR help.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-24
Army Engineers on Inspection Trip.

With Engineer Harrison and other Of
f1cials of the United States engineer s
office aboard, the army steamer Castle
Is on trip Of inspection over the Dis
trict under the charge of the engineer
office at this city Tributaries of the
Potomac. the Rappahanock and York
river and it's tributaries, where i'm
provements are in progress, will be
visited before the Castle returns to
her headquarters here in the latter part
of this week. AS no public work Is in
progress on the Patuxent river, that
stream will not be visited on the pres
emf cruise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-24
committee and member of tho war

committee and a member of the war
council, said:
'aThe United States is about to
mobilize a million of our finest young
liberty. They w.ll face dangers and
suffering Many Will be wounded.
They must have care. Caring for
| these men, relieving their suffering
and there can be no more humane TASK
allotted to mankind-is the work OF the
Red Crosa
Nothing is more worthy of your I'M
selfish and wholehearted support than
this. Many of us will have dear ones
with the United States troops in
France. The thought that by our con-
trihutions to the Red Cross we can
help to make 1t possible for them TO
have the proper care, probably TO De
saved and restored to us, is most COM
forting."
The spirit of giving has surged over
the entire country. sweeping IN peoples
of all races, classes, religions. walks in
llfe-every one with a heart and human
sympathieS.
A leader of the war council when he
reached his office yesterday found 80
cents in small coins on his desk weight
ing down a telegram blank, on which
was scrubbed For the Red Cross fund
from Washington messenger boy"
Those 90 cents were counted into the
fund at the same time as a five-million-
Ter Founda ton.
Dan Reed, the old Cornell foot ball
coach, who is captain manager of the
team for the north central states sent
the following message: I'VE have just
put on our fighting toys. We are game
to the finish"
The schools of the third division have
contributed S1,i51.11 to the Red Cross.
The amounts contributed by the various
schools have been as follows: Bright
wood School. S%2.91: Brightwood Park
School. $15.54: Cooke School, s204 90 {;
Hubbard School. S55.45: Johnson School,
s122.09; Morgan School, S131.5O; Monroe
School. $3.50; Park View School, $40;
Petworth School. $105; Powell School,
$206.11; Ross School, $1S5.S3; Takoma
School. $S7.75: West School, STAT. and
WOODBURY. School, s45.03. Total, ST.
451.11.
Eight girls of the Powell School
grade SA. have earned S24.75 for the
Red Cross, and have subscribed SIG,
covering eight So memberships one for
each girl. The balance has been con-
tributed to the war relief fund. The
girls are Clara Dikeman. Avis Berry
Della Jose, Jessica Tabler, Thelma
Grigsby. Dorothy Gohmanson, Emily
Walker and Olga Harding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-24
RED CROSS NOTES.

Announcement of the personnel of the
American Red Cross commission to Rus
STA which was reported in The Star
yesterday. will be announced early this
week. 1t is expected there will be about
twenty members and that they will sail
FOR Russia within a few days after APP
pointment is made. Extreme care will
be taken not to include any one against
whom the new Russian government
might direct objection.
Ambassador Bakhmetien is advising
with Chairman Dawson OF the Red Cross
war council and with the State Depart-
ment in planning the work of the COM
mission. The medical departments of the
war and navy also have been consulted.
The commission first will make a COM
plete survey of the situation and then
the work of alternating suffering along
the eastern front will be begun largely
under the direction of the mission, but
assisted by others who will be sent later
Immediate additions will be made to the
Held hospital units with the Russian
armies.
Another phase of the work will be aid
ing Russian prisoners in Germany FL
forts will be made to supplement the
T2tions issued to them by the Germans
The Bunadela Club of the bureau of
naturalization. Department of Dor. has
given to the Red Cross fund s1125 which
st had as balance for recreation in its
treasury.
Considerable excitement has been
caused at headquarters by telegram
Just received from Alaska to the effect
that great enthusiasm was felt in vari-
GUS towns and Juneau alone was al
ready volunteering $1,000. Like Homo
lulu, which reported $1,000 two days
ago. Alaska had not been called upon
for any contribution whatever.
Although Illinois ranks second in the
north central group. its showing is
not commensurate with it's population
and wealth. The Prairie state has re-
ported only little more than $4,000
900 in the face of a goal of $4,000, 900.
Chicago's slump is responsible for the
Illinois showing. The second city of
the country had been expected to raise
$4,000. 900. To date 1t has reported less
than half that amount. Other Illinois
cities have failed proportionately.
Eliot Wadsworth. acting chairman of
the American Red Cross. authorizes the
following statement
THE question has frequently come to
US during the present 500. 900 900 cam
paign of the Red Cross whether nuns
or members OF sisterhoods could wear
as nurses with the Red Cross. The Red
use.
During the Spanish American war
many Catholic nuns served as nurses
Florida and elsewhere. At no time was
, q ct nursing service regulations pro-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-24

majority in the diet failing TO coop
crate in effecting this reform the diet
would be dissolved and new elections held
THE premier added that the Hun
sarian government would remain faith
full to its alliance with Germany. Eul-
saria and Turkey
.'our military situation is favor
able said Count Esterhazy. and the
knowledge Of our military and eco
monte strength permits US without any
appearance OF weakness to reaf'irm our
Willingness and readiness 10 conclude
a peace which will be acceptable to our
adYcrSdrieS.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-24

only three admirals to be appointed.
one for the Atlantic fleet. one for the
Pacific fleet and one for the Asiatic
fleet The law was amended 50 that the
geographical distribution of the officers
of this rank was eliminated. Ii is now
understood that the step was taken so
that Admiral Caperton could be sent 10
southern Atlantic waters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-24
Duluth Bans Unpatriotic Agitators.

DULUTH. Mimi. June 23.-Under au-
thority given them by the measure passed
earlier today by the city council pro-
hibiting unpatriotic demonstrations by
professional agitators. Elizabeth Gurley
Flynn of New York city was arrested
here today. The police then raided Indus
trial Workers Of the World headquarters.
arresting nine men and a woman and
closed the offices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-24
j. S. NAVAL SQUADRON
IN BRAZILIAN WATERS
Presence There Reveals Purpose to
Take Over Patrol Duty-Ad-
miral Caperton Honored.

RIO JANEIRO, Brazil, June a3.-Rear
Admiral William b. Caperton. COM
mander-in chief of the Pacific fleet of
the United States Navy. and the mem
bers of his staff have been received
with honors here. The American Of
ficers today visited the minister of
marine under the escort of Brazilian
naval battalion. The exercises accom-
panying the reception included the
playing of the national hymns of the
two nations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-24
RED CROSS IS PRAISED
| BY LORD NORTHCL|FFE
British Editor Sends Greetings to
Washington Workers in HUI
manity's Cause.
WAR is But BEGINNING.
LORD NoRTHCLIFFF: THINKS

"Thc war, in my personal
opinion. gathered by much ca
pericncc mt the front. is but be-
ginning From Lord North
cliffe's message TO the Washing
ton Red Cross.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-24
ARE READY FOR PEACE.
SAYS HUNGARIAN PREMIER
Count Moritz Esterhazy Says There
Is Willingness to Accord Terms
Acceptable to Enemy.
Rr the Associated Press.

by me ASSOrldleu iIfNs.
LONDON, June GA dispatch to the
Central News from Amsterdam says:
1.-THE new Hungarian premier, Count
Moritz EsterhaZy, and his cabinet met the
the Hungarian diet in Budapest for the
first time officially yesterday. In a tenn
perately wordcd speech Count Ester
hazy declared that the governments
foremost desire was reform in the suf-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-24
Remember the Red Cross Rally.

Polls Theater. 4:45 this after
noon.
Everybody Is invited.
Baron Ludovic Moncheur and
Ambassador Boris a. Bahkmetieff.
heads of the Belgian and Rus
sian missions, respectively. will
speak; also Gen. Cocktails. Miss
Mabel T. Boardman. Speaker
Champ Clark, Senator Galiinger
and Chairman Mcfarland.
No tickets of admission are
necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-24
q. s. Navy Takes Over Patrol Duty.

The arrival in Brazilian waters of an
American Pacific fleet squadron com
manded by Admiral Caperton reveals
that the American navy has taken over
responsibility for the patrol of that
region against German raiders. Caper-
tons rank as an admiral and fleet COM
mander insures his seniority and there
fore his authority over any other al
lied craft that may still be engaged
in patrol work there.
While navy officials would not dis
close the identity or number of vessels
in Admiral Capertons squadron. it Is
assumed that they include the cruisers
of the Pacific fleet. giving the American
officer swift and powerful force for
whatever operations he may find neces-
sary.
1t has been generally understood that
one of the first agreements reached
with the British and French govern
ments provided that the United States
Navy should take over patrol work in
the Atlantic waters from NewfOund
land to Brazil. 1t has not been dis
closed whether the patrol operations of
the American ships extend south of
that point and what arrangements have
been made under which they would be
based at British naval stations or de-
pots in the south Atlantic. Navy Of
fcials decline for military reasons to
discuss any details of the plans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-24

A floating gauge to indicate the height
OF fluids in fire pals that are hung on
racks has been patented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-24
Hotel BURLINGTON

VERMONT AVE. At THOMAS CIRCLE.
] four blocks from White House: 4Si rooms:
new addition: finest rnisine. ROOM AND
Z PRIVATE BATH $50 DAY; American
i'lnn. 500 day special monthly rate: two 10
~ rooms. hath. kitchen. furnished or unfur
4 nishc,i. china silver. week month. Music
4 evenings. 80 10 30.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-24
Changes Made in Existing Law.

The government found it necessary
to alter existing law in order to place
Admiral Caperton or an officer of sim
liar rank in command of the southern
wing of the patrol line. 1t is recalled
that some time ago. without giving "A
specific explanation, the Navy Depart
ment secured from Congress authority
to remove the restriction which allowed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-24
At $685.

CTILL more than so of our hand
- soonest Black, Tan and Patent
Leather Pumps. Colonials and
Oxfords in both hand-turn and
welt-sole models are included In
this mark-d down Of IS and IS val
ues-to only $685. pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-24

Dan Reed, the old Cornell foot ball
coach, who is captain manager of the
team for the north central states sent
the following message: 1--WE have just
put on our fighting toys. We are game
to the finish"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-13
DELAWARE COLLEGE MEN
HEAR OF OPPORTUNITY

NEWARK, Del, june 13.-Elisha Lee,
general manager Of tho Pennsylvania Rail-
road, today delivered the commencement
address to the members of the graduating
class Mt Delaware College. Mr.. Lee said
IN part;
In the months that have Just passed we
have read much Of what we must do TO
meet the constantly increasing demands
which will be made upon us to supply the
needs OF ourselves and our allies in the
world war In which we are now engaged.
On every hand we hear the cry 90 up for
men-trained men men who can do things
who are the best fitted in their particular
line of endeavor.
Here lies the opportunity for you who
have had the advantage Of a college train
ing. Your education has not given you any
thing that you did not originally possess
II has simply developed your powers
to the point where you should be able "a
get the greatest amount of good from them
I'VE are normally peaceful nation, and
many Of us are inclined TO feel that serious
harm cannot reach us, but this war that We
have been forced into will come pretty close
to many Of us before we get through will
II, and the sooner all of us understand that
II means effort and sacrifice the better w,
shall be able TO meet whatever the future
may bring to us and do our part"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-13

him. Quickly he swung down on all fcurs
and made for the green slope TO the south
ward, at the top Of which the band OF sheep
had slept the preceding night MuslSwa
hurried after.
hundred yards up the slope Thor
stppped and turned. Again he reared him
self. Now Muskwa also faced to the north
a sudden downward drift Of the wind
brought the barking Of the dogs TO them
clearly
Less than half a mile away Langdon's
pack OF trained Airedaes was hot on the
scent Their baying was filled with the
herce excitement which told Bruce and
Langdon, quarter Of a mile behind them,
that they were close upon their prey.
And even more than II thrilled them did
the tonguing Of the dogs thrill Thor. Again
II was instinct that told him new enemy
had come into his world. lie was not
AFRAID. But that instinct urged him to re-
treat and he went higher until he came
10 part Of the mountain that was rough
and broken, where once more he halted
This time he waited, Whatever the men,
ace was II was drawing nearer with the
swlftness OF the wind. He could hear II
! coming up the slope that sheltered the basin
| from the valley
! on level with Thor's eyes, and as he
| looked the leader OF the pack came up over
| the edge Of il and stood for moment out.
| lined against the sky. The others followed
| quickly, and for perhaps thirty seconds they
| stood rigid on the cap OF the hill, looking
| down into the basin at their feet and sniff
| ing the heavy scent with which II wat
| filled.
CONTINUED TOMORROW
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-13

italian Envoy Celebration comn.ilI&..
Beneficial Hall. 92O South Eighth ntf44l
Free.
Faculty Night, FrankfOrd Fathers' A,fp-
citation. Frankford High School. o'ciee'4
Free.
Mems Association. South Fortieth street.
o'clock. Free.
Bridesburg Business Mems AssooiaIio1.
Ash and Thompson streets, s o'clock Frop
County Medical Society, Twenty-second
and Ludlow streets, o'clock. MemberA
Democratic Club. a27 South Broad strset
s o'clock. Members.
Concert, Municipal Band. Benismtn
Roeshman, conductor, Wharton Square,
Twenty-thlrd and Wharton streets.
o'clock. Free
Concert, Fairmount Park Band, Richard
Schmidt, conductor. Belmont Mansion,
O'Clock. Free.
Concert, Philadelphia Band. sIlas y.
Hummell, conductor. City Hall Plaza, .
o'clock. Free.
Commencement exercises. senior ciaes -
Joseph's College, address by Arthur J. ".
Hilly, Ill. B., auditorium, Seventeenth and
stiles streets, o'clock. Free.
woodland Avenue Business Mems Asuo-
citation, Red Mems Hall, 1900 Woodland
avenue, o'clock. Free.
Testimonial dinner to Or. John A.
Farrell. OF West Chester, Pa, County Preai-
dent Of the A. o. H., who has received q
lieutenant's commission in the medical
corps. A. o. II. clubhouse, 1915 North
Broad street. s o'clock. Invitation ,,. y
Reception by the Cavour CIub TO the
Cavour Club Auxiliary. clubhouse 1888
Walnut street. Members
Douglass Hospital Nurse Training school
has graduation exercises in St Peter
| Clavers Church. Free.
North Kensington Business Men meet ~
S144 Kensington avenue. S o'clock FREQ,
La Sale College Alumni dine at Belle
| vue-Stratford. Members.
City Club meets. sIs South Broad street
| Members.
Peony Show. horticultural Hall. Admis-
| sion charge.
| Fathers Association, FrankfOrd Hish
| School, night
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-13
CTRTIS-SINnN1N

A New York wedding Of interest to many
Phladelphians was that Of Mrs. wilhel-
nina Gray Simonin of Fortieth and Locust
streets, this city, and Mr.. John Simeon Cur
It's, Of Erie, at tho Hotel Bntmore last sat
urday evening at ESQ. The bride, who wore
beautiful gown of fesh-colorcd beaded
Eeorgette crepe, with hat to match and who
carried a shower bouquet of Killarney roses
and lilies of the valley, was attended by her
mother, Mrs. NJ. II. Gray. Of 2Oii Chestnut
street and was given in marriage by her
brother DIR. c. H. Gray also of Philadel-
phia. Mr., Frank Harrington, of New York,
was best man and the ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. J. w. Murray. Tho ccre-
mony took place in the antcroom adjacent
to the ballroom in the presence Of the imme-
diate families and "A few intimate friends
the decorations being Bride roses and lilies
Of the valley After July l Mr.. and Mrs
Curtis will be at home at $40 West Seventh
street, Erie.
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Farmer Smiths
Column
81 WANT TO KNOW"

My dear Little Soldlers-I want to talk
to you today about two very simple words,
One of them is the ninth letter of the
alphabet and the other is WANT. The first
is, of course, a." the second sometimes
means poverty"
The two words put together are 'I want
remember n very dear old lady who
used to say II want TO know" to every
thing instead Of rs that so?" as some
people say.
What do YOU want? Do you realize that
you are nothing more than II want?
There is always a great LONGING for
something Many people have many diff
ferent kinds OF WANTS.
l hope you are like the old lady and
WANT TO KNOW. knowledge is POWER
Is there anything you want which / car
help you get? Write and tell me.
Your loving editor,
FARMER SMITH.