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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-02
RUSSIANS LEAVE MUSH.
DE- 4An.~..kJ

Constantinople, May 2-The evacua-
ton by the Russians Of Mush, in Tur-
kish Armenia, is announced by the
war Office. The Turks have occupied
the town.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-02
THE WEATHER

Forecast.
Mississippi Thunderstorms tonight,
warmer. Probably rain and warmer
Thursday.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-02
EIGHTEEN OF CREW LOST.
(By Associated Prassl

Liverpool, May 2-Captain Harris,
Of the tanker Vacuum, reports that
eighteen Of the crew were lost and
eight gunners. Eighteen Of the crew
were saved.
Lieutenant Thomas was among those
lost. A. Donald, G. J. Fisher and q.
F. Luckham were also lost. s. N.
Loree died Of exposure after landing.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-02
NO TROUBLE IN NORWAY.

London, May PA Christiana dis
patch says that the usual May Day
demonstration was held all over Nor
way. No reports Of disorders were
received
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-02
POSTPONE PEACE sPEECH.

POSTPONE PEACE SPEECH.
by Associated Press)
Copenhagen, May 2-The speech to
be made in the Reichstag by Chan
cellor Won Bethmann- Hollweg on
peace has been postponed until a more
fitting occasion, according to word re-
ceived here.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-02
GREAT DEMONSTRATION.
(By, Associated Press) +

London, May PA, Stockholm dis
patch says that the greatest Social
list demonstration ever seen in Scand-
inavia was held in Sweden on May
Day.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-02

can tanker Vacuum, sunk BY . Ger
man submarine, have been landed
making twenty. seven saved out Of for
ty five aboard the vessel. Captain
Harris, third mate Hustled, . boat
swain and six gunners were picked up
by patrol boat.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-02
NEW ORLEANS MARKET.

Closed IL down.
New Orleans Spots 1875. Sup
Sales 1880.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-02
HARRIS RESCUED.
(Rv Associated prossl

London, May 2--Nine survivors, in
cluding Captain Harris, of the Ameri-
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-02
OVER MILLION PERISH.
(By Associated Press)

Amsterdam, May PA million and
three hundred thousxnd Germans have
perished during the war, according to
statements Of Joseph Maunan, form
erly conservative member Of the Rich
stag.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-02
NEW YORK MARKET.

Closed ~ DOWN.
New York Spots 20. $3.50 off.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-02
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
CHICAGO PROVISIONS.

NEW YORK COTTON OIL,MARKI
The Washington herald., 1917-06-16
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
WHITE.

Thomas Il. Dawson, Is. and lima Emmerich
n. Rev. H. s. Smith.
Vaughn Clark. 8. rnd Willie L. Lowry, Is
Rev. W. L. DeVries.
Wallace II. Conwell. .. and Alice German
a. Rev. y. 7. Morris. .
Joseph B. Bryne. Is. and Daphne NJ Holden
ls Rev. 7. D. Williams.
Roy D. Marshall. q, and Irene u. Telford "A
Rev. r. b. McKim.
Pcul NJ. Simpson, q, and Ruth A R.v,or
q. Rev. h. schroeder.
Harry d. Hushs. Phar. D., a. and M,pd.
H. Douglas. a Rev. e. s. ABBOTT, n.
Frank J. Holman, q, and Annis 4 James
q Rev. H. Jeffries.
Howard G. Borden. U. 8. A., o. and Leslie
zShn. 70. Rev. A Harding.
Alexander s. wothespoon, a. and Msrp.r.,
R. Larner. a. Rev. Wallace Radcliffe.
William Z Bryan, %. and Mar L. Mcclure,
%. Rev. J. MacMuray.
Joseph 1. CLARK. 2. and Gladys A. Osborne.
.coLoREp.
Phifer Andrews. a.. and Charlotte Smith \,
Rev. w. Taylor. '''
Hartford R. Burvell. 81, and App,. n Mn,
dock, a Rev. +. J. Grimky,
William Moore. .. and Marie Mcdonald. N
Rev s. p. Drew. ~
John Banks .. and Mates v. Kinney. z
u. Rev. q. II. Harris
Lewis y. Glover. 2. and Marv,. r, ,..u,...
% Rsg. w. W. Clair. "hnsnl''
willis& d Eastman. q. snd Ra..s,. 49,.
=. R,r J. Robinson.
John W, Asshaw. =. sad nnar,d y. r.,l,r.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-16
TAX ON NEWSPAPERS
SUBJECT TO Change
Senator Penrose Will Move Recon
sideration of $50 on Profits.

/. A per cent tax on the profits of
anything entitled to second-class. pos
tai facilities was placed in the war
revenue bill by the nate Finance
Committee yesterday. This would in
clude profits from. the receipts OF
newspapers and magazines.
There. did not seem much likelihood
of the tax standing as the committee
framed it 1t was passed by a bare
Who had voted AYE" afterward
moved 10 reconsider the vote and re-
discuss the subject Monday. Another
Senator, unnamed, who came into the
room after the vote was taken, said
he would have voted no" The COM
mittee expected to derive some Sl5,-
00OO0 from this tax. o. :;
Another interesting step taken by
the committee was tbe reduction OF
the tax on bank checks over S.. from
There will be an exemption Of 500
for each dependent minor in the In
ccme tax provisions. The committee
refused to exempt bequests and lega-
cies from, income and Inheritance
taxes. 10y
The drawback" on sugar was for
mally repealed, thus fulfilling the
committee,s tentative agreement. All
the same time, 1T was decided to ex-
empt from taxation cheap molasses
and syrups used in ,rnunition manufac-
ture. ..r - ----.- - -
Senators Lodge and Penrose gave
notice that they would not, as expect
ed. OFFER amendments affecting the in
come tax. But Senator La Toilette
substitute for the entire bill. He
would raise allthe desired 81, 500, OO0. .O0O
by income, excess profit, = whisky.
wines and tobacco taxes.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-16
TREMENDOUS CROWDS
ARE ATTRACTED BY
: Big TROUSERS SALE
Friedlander Bros. Offer Unusual
Price Concessions on Mems
Trousers.

Thousands of pairs of mems trous-
ers, just acquired through a big pur-
chase from A. New g. Co., 137 Broad
way,-N. Y, celebrated trousers maxi
ers, are now on sale at F'riedlander
Brothers, 42S Ninth street northwest,
at prices which will make a direct
appeal to every man in Washington.
This prodigious purchase makes Dos
sible savings which are nothing short
Of extraordinary.
So wide is the selection that II is
possible to match almost any odd coat,
the result being what is practically a
new suit at less than the usual cost
of the trousers alone.
To Afford convenient selections, the
entire shipment has been divided. into
four lots, the following being the
prices of each: sL9S. S2.45. $3.15. and
$39S,
Every fabric and every shade is
represented and the range of sizes is
absolutely complete. The materials
are of the very best qualities and the
styles are so varied that, regardless
of your taste. you can be perfectly
suited.
Examine your neutrality-suspicious.
you have a coat which Is nearly new
that you have discarded because the
trousers were worn. Come to this
sale and profit while these extraor-
binary bargains hold good. Remein-
Der, that these values are only OBJ
tainable at Friedlander Brothers, rs
Ninth street northwest.
For the accommodation Of cur CAS-
TONERS thiA @A>-. viii b. assn ese.-
The Washington herald., 1917-06-16
VISITING ROTARIANS
NOBLY ENTERTAINED
Stop Over Here En- Route for Con-
vention at Atlanta,

After receiving a royal entertain.
ment from the members Of the Dis
trict of Columbia Rotary Club, more
than 150 Rotarians from various sec
tions Of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Del
aware and New Jersey, left the Union
Station at l1:3O o'clock last night en-
route for Atlanta, Ga, where they
will attend an international conven-
ton.
The local rotarians entertained the
visitors in the New Willard with a
dance and vaudeville performance.
The talent was furnished by Manger
Rowland Robins, OF Keith's Theater,
and members of the entertainment
committee for the local club. A buf-
fet supper was served at o'clock.
The members of the local entertain
ment committee were: Arthur ]. May,
chairman; Joseph Sullivan, Fred W.
McKinsey, Bert Nye, Bert Lyons and
Rowland Robins.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-16
Daniels Asks for $250,000
For Amusements for Navy

An appropriation OF $4,000 TO be eX-
pended by the Secretary Of the Navy
for the recreation OF enlisted men in
naval training stations, is asked in a
communication sent to the House yes
terday by Secretary Daniels. The
Secretary says that the training must
be intensive rendering some form Of
amusement and recreation unusually
essential"
The estimate does not specify the
form Of amusement proposed, but is
entitled for the amusement, comfort
and contentment Of the enlisted men
oft he navy in training ashore, S2J0,O0O. -
The Washington herald., 1917-06-16
MINER GRADUATES
RECEIVE DIPLOMAS

Miner Normal school yesterday were
featured by addresses by Supt. Ernest
L Thurston, superintendent OF public
Uhools, and Rev. z. B. Smith, pastor
o. Lincoln Temple Congregational
School.
William 7. Galliher, member OF the
Beard of Education; Mss Julia G..
Lathrop. Of the Children's Bureau OF
The Department of Education, and X.
:. Bruce, assistant superintendent OF
schools. Fountain Peyton, member of
he Board Of Education, presided, and
presented the Howard University
scholarship x Miss Eleanor Rivers.
oinla@as Wffs. prsssnted by sqpt.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-16
Doorkeeper Claims Honor
As First War Bond Buyer

James N. Marsh, an assistant door
keeper of the House in the Speakers 8
lobby, claims the distinction Of being
the first person TO subscribe to the
signed the bond bill, and before the
Treasury Department announced the
terms Of the loan. Mr.. Marsh sent a
$500 subscription direct to Secretary
McAdoo. The subscription on April
9 was followed by another on June
and June II. the total subscriptions OF
Mr.. Marsh aggregating 300. Mr..
Marsh lives at Columbus, Ind, and
has been a House doorkeeper for many
years.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-16
AUTO TRUCK MAKERS
In CONFERENCE HERE

With representative truck makers in
ssSIehuahee, ssII,n the engine, transmission,
a3ss s.3.i.s springs. frame and radiator d.
VISIONS OF the standards comrnittee or
me society Of Automotiye EnCineers
oegen Two days session here yester-
day There viii be separate s1bcom-
Inittee meetings each day, followed BY
the harmonious instailation az al
parts that enter into the manufacture
The purpose OF the meeting Is IN
secure oy consultation with parts
makers and truck designers inter-
enangeaoility in the mounting Of COM
plete trucks. This b to facilitate the
production OF a sufficient number 81
m1lsarx trucks under War Depart
The Washington herald., 1917-06-16
Pretty Girls Enlisted
For "Save a Baby" Day

Scores Of pretty girls have been en-
listed In the Save a Baby Campaign
which will be inaugurated this morn
ing In the downtown sections Of the
Every washingtonian who ventures
forth on the streets will be Tagged
TO secure funds for the Washington
Home for Foundlings. The tag will
be an American shield with a blue
string
Any young woman desiring to help
in this work should apply to Mrs.
Simon Wolf, chairman Of the Home's
board. There are now seventy-four
babies being cared for at the Home.
Money collected will be used to feed
and cloth the little orphans.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-16
DEATH RECORD.
WHITE.

WHttE. -.-. .
Waiter spauls. a., 70 years 3pf2 K st, NV.
Mary L. johnson. s.. l6 nth st. se. 90
BENJAMIN W. Wells. -. the wertmorsIand.
James A. H. Smith, 3, la at. &C.
Mary J. Fox, u, Is Grant pl.
Margaret A. NJ. Baird, Ts, 6sl A st. ne.
Julia Watson, ~. Sos Zsed st. nv. p ~"
Ross w. Peabody, "a, I4 W ct. nv. .'.. r
Arthur Dichsrson, q, 3s1i 18th 81. ne.
John Poorman, s.. 9Th and D sss NV,
George W. Duyall, g. sibley Hospital.
Lillian Hammou, %, 7os 9Th st. NV,
Dessie Z. Elder. "A, 1855 II St NV. ..,
Mary W. Howell. 65. 1Jio 18th Il. nv.
Infant Of Tony and ,'Henrietta Bredice 4
lours, Columbia hospital. =
coLoBEp.
Thomas Monday, IS years, Emergency HoSpitaI
Helen Warren, 20. Ioes 18th st. NV.
Esther BroWn. .. frcetlmen's Hospital.
William Smith, 70. 9 Z st. sw.
James E. Bayne. s., 1Ia9 n h. ave. NV,
Infant Of Leroy and Bertha Curry dayz
Garfield ave-, BuFrTilIe, d. C.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-16
Red Cross Benefit Fete
Postponed Until Tonight

The lawn fete for the benefit of
the Red Cross war service fund which
was to have been held last night at
Oakmont, $500 Fourteenth street north
west, has been postponed until to-
night on account of the weather. There
ments tonight beginning at 8 o'clock.
Miss Grace Sperry and Mrs. Arthur
E Surguy are in charge of the lawn
fete.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-16
LOCAL MENTION.

2s lbs. gran. sugar. s1.ss, our best
tea, 4se; Wonder coffee, 2oc; No. /
Y PIX: Z. :. peas, 10c; Regina
peaches, 15c: asparagus, 15c: NJ O.
molasses. 15c; fat Norway mackerel,
l2hc; 9 lbs. macareni, e5c;. apple
butter. lee; bread. 55kc; oats, 7Hc;
wheat food. 14cS crystal salt. SC;
YOU want your order delivered. lfs
Fourth st. 8 h and all ths J. 7, D.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-16
BIRTH RECORD.
WHIT G.

Bernie and Jeanette Burdick, boy.
Ernest B. and F1orence q. Cook, girl.
Lloyd E. and Susan J. Cookman, eirI.
Zskariah B. and Mary O. Carrick, boy.
Thomas T. and Mary N. Carlin, girl.
John W. and Ernestine Driscoll, boy.
Harry NJ. A. and Mary ]. Fox, girl.
Harry v. and Augusta Harlan, boy. 3
Joseph NJ. and Mary A. Schaffer. girl,
Charles NJ. and Mary Watts, boy.
@-- coLoRED. -
Frank and Gussie Huntef. girl
The Washington herald., 1917-06-16
Sacred Heart Exercises Tuesday.

The commencement exercises OF the
Academy Of the Sacred Heart will be
held at Rauscher's next Tuesday aft
ernoon at 4:30 o'clock. A musical re-
cital by the pupils of the academy and
class-day exercises will be held at
the same place Monday afternoon and
evening, respectively.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-16
LOCAL IEMPERAruRE.

Midnight 65:, 3 = N. q; I g. m. 81; 6 a.
m, 81; .. m. 65; 10 .. m. 20: IL noon.
70; 2 .. m, 6s; 4 D. m, s.: 6 p. m, 50;
s D. m, 81 10 .. m. 81. Highest, rs; lowest. 81.
Relative humidIty-S q m. IS; p m. 81;
.. m. 90. Rainfall Is p. m. to 8 p. NJ, o.O4.
Hours Of sunshine, 3.6. Per cent Of possible
sunshine, "a.
lowest, GA
The Washington herald., 1917-06-16
Princeton to Honor Hoover,

The degree of doctor of laws will be
conferred upon Herbert c. Hoover,
Federal food administrator, by Prince
ton University at its graduation ex-
ercises today.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-16
CONDITION or TINE WATER.

Temperature and conditions Of water yesterday
at u. m-GreIt Falls: Temperature, 10; con-
dition. very clear Dalecsrlla reservoir: Tenn
perature, "a; condition at north connection, very
cloudy; condition at south connection. cloudy
Georgetown distributing reservoir: Temperature,
"a; condition at inhuent satehOuss. misty; cen
dition at efhuent gatehouse. muddy.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-16
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

For the District Of Columbia, Maryland and
vlrginia-Partly overcast and continued cool
today. Fair and warmer tomorrow: moderate
northwest winds.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-16
OTHER TEMPERATURES.
TIDE TABLE,

Compiled By United States Coast and Geodetic
Suryey.l
TodAy-Low tide. 1901 D. m. high tide. 5is
q m. and $40 p. m
The Washington herald., 1917-06-16
u. j. Kaufnan's Gro, ,ded!
Selling Straw Hats by the Thousands!-
Selling Suits by the Hundreds
Mr. Manths ad for you and hundreds of other men nbo mani
to get into of these
Magnificent M. S. M. Suits
sl5l5 so $2875

hen you buy such magnificent clothes at such reasonable prices
It's expense-tm real big economu-thot wH
bring you 1909 dOidends in satisfaction and Suits for
Young FeHer-us the eers who to look uounper-PLan
backs belt backs aoundn the sn1drte fabrics-
whh guaranteed saOing of from S485 $40 Make your own
comparisons III get the oerdic.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-20

WASHINGTON June 20--Drastic wartime govern
urged for coal coke and transportation by
the federal trade today the only adequate
remedy for an alarming price and supply situation The
the revolutionary OF their Kind
ever submitted by the commission
Complying with congressional requests for coal probe
pointed that the coal situation threatens
industries individuals and recommended the following
First That the production and distribution OF coal and
conducted thru pool in the hands OF government
agency the producers OF various grades OF fuel be paid
full OF production plus uniform profit per ton
with due allowance quality OF product and efficiency of
servce) and
Second That the transportation agencies OF the United
States be primarily pooled and operated
under the direction OF the president
and that all OF transportation be operated
unit, the owning corporations being paid just and fair
pensation which would normal profit upkeep and
In addition those main recommendations the COM
mission advised against recruiting for the army point
ing out that the labor conditions have already
tended disorganize the industry at critical time
that while production Continued seven)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-20
US. DESTROYERS
RESCUE 80 Who
WERE TORPEDOED
BY J. W. PEGlER


WITH THE AMERICAN
DESTROYER FLoTILLA IN
BRITISH WATERS. June 20.
After a record-breakins dash
at night, In response to wire
less distress calls, two Amcri-
can destroyers arrived at their
base In an English port today
with 80 survivors OF two tor
pedoed merchant ships.
The rescues were made at n
point at sea farther from land than
any torpedoeings have yet been re-
ported.
The total run on this errand OF
mercy was several hundred miles.
Thirty-one survivors from one ship
we're picked up in boats and a
little beyond ~ from the other
merchantmen were encountered
Vice Admiral Sims. the American
feet commander who is now in
charge of all allied naval operations
In this section, personally talked
with number Of the survivors on
their arrival In port. The flag OF
the American admiral now floats
from flagstaff on a promontory
on the coast where II Is visible for
miles at sea.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-20
Notice, You
Who Offer
Your Lives!
q q
ITO FIGHTING Americans.

ITO FIGHTING Americans.
especially TO those who
have registered for select
service and have claimed no es.
emption, The Star addresses
this message.
There is fight to be won for
America and democracy before
you are called TO the front.
In the senate there is a
threat OF fastening the cost OF
the war upon those who are
least able to pay Il.
In both houses there Is the
threat OF letting the speeulstor
control the food supply Of this
country. until the poor mus. In
evitably face famine.
Fighting men Of America. you
have registered.
You have dedicated your lives
TO the service Of your country.
Don't let this opportunity 20
serve l, 60 by. Your voice car
ries special Influence and
weight al this time.
Let congress know that you
believe In the eonseripslon OF
wealth. as we'll as OF men.
All the wealth OF a Roekefel-
Ter ,sn'; worth drop OF your
blood.
Why should u be held more
sacred by congress9
Tell congress, too, that those
near and dear to you must not
be exploited by food speculst-
ors. Demand passage Of the
food control bill.
Write your message In your
own handwriting, or clip ard
fiIi In the printed message here
with. and send copy TO each
of the following: Senator Miles
Poindester, Senator Wesley L.
Jones. representative John 2.
Miller, Representative Lynn n.
Hadley. Representative Albert
johnson, Representative Will
iam Ia Toilette, Representative
c. c. Dill. our congressman Of
this state.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-20
SELECT men NOT
TO PICK SERVICE
BY WEBB MILLER

United Press RtaN Corrrapondent
WASHINGTON. June 20-Mer
drafted into the new armies by Sc
lect conscription will. TO a great ex
tent. have to take their chances as
TO the branch OF service In which
they shall serve.
An announcement by Provost
Marshtl Gen. Crowder today stated
that the assignments to the differ
ent branches will be made at the di
rection Of the war department. Most
OF the men brought into the army
by selection are for the infantry
The draft is for the army alone
in no cases are the men 10 be as
signed to the navy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-20
Civil War Veterans Say Kaiser Bill Will
Have Tough Time Winning Against u.

Battles Of today and yester-
day are fought In the lobby Of
the Frye hotel, headquarters
OF the Grand Army Of the Re
public, now in convention
here.
I'VE didn't do II thataway
in '62," says one graybeard,
and he chuckles to his COM
rade.
"You bet we didn't" says
Comrade No. 2. when | was
at Shilo-" Then the war Of
the past has begun.
Before either realize il, the
scene has shifted to 1917, and
they are beating back Won
Hlndenberg or defending
Paris.
Most Of the old boys think
the war will last a long time;
all OF them know that the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-20
Washington. u. C.

Under the act OF congress
signed by the president. reg.
istered for service June ,. |
have claimed no exemption. !
am ready and willing TO serve
my country to die for a.
II is. therefore. with a sense
OF shame that I note the ac-
tivlty OF certain unpatriotic
individuals and concerns vino
are fighting against Just war
tax and against the food con
troll bill. The war cost should
be borne by those who are
FINANCIALLY ABLE TO pay.
Just as the select service
army is TO be made up of those
who are PHYSICALLY ABLE.
There should be conscription
OF wealth. as well as men. The
poor are already paying too
heavy a war tax In the higher
cost OF living. and, both to
conserve the nation against
waste OF food and to save the
poor from actual want and fam
Inc. the food control bill should
be passed without delay.
AS citizen Of the state Of
Washington. ask you TO vote
for humanity as against the
dollar.
Signed .... .........
Address ...............
Precinct 60. City of ........
State OF Washington.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-20
FLAGS
TOR N
DOWN

WASHINGTON, June
,o.-Ineensed at suffrage
pieke,s. who Haunted de-
nunciatory banners before
the White House gates as
the Russian commission
entered TO greet President
Wilson. an angry mob OF
800 men and women.
mostly government clerks
out on lunch hour. charg-
ed the women and tore
the banners to shreds.
President Wilson and Envoy
Root are deceiving Russia" was
he accusation printed In black
iYpe on a banner 10 feet high dis
Sayed at the two official en-
t-sncss to the White House.
They say We are a democracy
Hslp us win a world war SO that
tsmocracies may survive. We, the
somen OF America. tell YOU that
Arerica Is not democracy" con-
tnred the legend on the banner.
Twenty million women are denied
he right to vote President WI.
rn is the chief opponent OF their
nfonal enfranchisement.
Help Us make this nation really
~. Tell our government that II
srst liberate its people before II
ar claim free Russia as an ally.
Miss Lucy Burns. New York. and
Yrs. lawrence Lewis. Philadelphia.
Police Don't interfere
The police guards at the White
Hcass gates. with whom the suffra'
rss' pickets have been on very
kfsndly terms since they started
ikeir guard mount" we're grimly
nlsnt and made no move TO check
ihs crowd when II advanced sud
serly toward the pickets.
Several men then jerked down
be banners. tore them TO shreds
ssd irampied the remnants under
isos. Government and office clerks
hr blocks around rushed to the
eere
Police from the White House
grabbed several ringleaders In the
trowd. but the sergeant In charge
frdered their release. lie himself
ripped down the last shreds of the
anners The women carrying the
hrners were unharmed.
The police took the frame on
Which the legend was mounted into
the White House grounds
The incident was called TO the
risntion OF the department Of jus
tee shortly after II occurred. and
n Investigation was started al
srce