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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-15
HUNGRY? TIE UP TRAFFIC
Strike Breakers Quit Car When
Lunch Room Is Sighted.

Eagerly straining to see whether
car was coming, a little group OF
persons at Fourteenth and q streets
today waited long.
Then n car was seen slowly ap-
preaching In g street. Between Thir-
teenth and Fourteenth streets il stop
ped. What's the matter? asked the
waiting watchers. 4 spike in the
slot" placed by a union sympathiZer,
or Il pulled pillow" due to unfamiliar
ity with street car conditions?
The motOrman and conductor left
the car and ran into "A building. Pas
sengers on the car left. some OF them
following the car men. The police
man AT the crossing began to move
toward the place where the train
crew vanished, VisiOning possible
violence.
Curious bystsnders walked to the
building into which the men had
gone. As they drew abreast a sign
proclaimed the attraction. II said
Lunch Room"
Strike breakers must eat.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-15

pepsia, biIiousness, gas on the stom-
ach, headache. backache, sallow COM
plexion, dark rings under the eyes
In fact, all symptoms that are the
heritage OF stomach sufferers, as al
most 30 per cent OF all sickness is due
to a deranged stomach. Plant Juice,
the new herbal stomach remedy. acts
directly on the stomach, causing the
food TO digest perfectly, and the re-
subtitle patient not only looks
young, but what is more to the point
feels young. That Plant Juice gives
this result is being verified daily by
statements. giving expression TO the
gratitude they feel for their recovery
to health.
oae OF the most recent is that Of
popular Washington citizen. who re-
sides at No. 203 L street n. E, and
Is steam inspector. at the Senate
Building. He stated:
For the past Is years have suf-
fered with stomach trouble, and could
never get anything to relieve me until
began to take Plant Juice. Ny food
would ferment and I was all bloated
with gas; | suffered agony after eat
ing. and could scarcely retain any
food in my stomach, IL was in such a
weak condition. j was in constant
misery: had headaches. and my liver
was affected, which caused me to be
very dizzy at times: I could not sleep
at night, and became very weak and
nervous. ] got 20 bad that l would
TALL over while at work and would
have to be taGen home. had heard
so much about Plant Juice that / de
ctded to give il a trial, although I
had little faith in anything. After
taking two bottles of Plant Juice l
changed my opinion, for the result
was wonderful in my case. I can eat
anything ] want now, sleep well, and
have no more pains or aches. am
feeling the best ! have in years ana
am thankful to Plant Juice for what
II has done for me-"
The Plant Juice Man is at The Peo-
Pies Drug store, corner of 9TH and Il
streets ". w., where he is daily meet
ing the local public, and introducing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-15
PIcKETING CAR SHOPS
Strikers Establish Headquarters
Near Repair Works.

Striking shop men of the Washing
ton Railway and Electric Company
have established headquarters at 2449
street northwest. three doors from
the company shops. Strikers are re-
porting at these offices daily, it Is
declared.
Work at the shops today was about
on par with that OF yesterday. few
strike breakers having been brought
in. The strikers declare that the
alleys" Of the shops are being crowd
ed. with damaged cars.
Strike pickets declare that com
pRny representatives have tried in
vain To buy over some Of the strikers
with offers Of IS day to break in
new men.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-15
PASTOR ASKED TO REMAIN
Congregation Requests Rev. John H..
Jeffries to Continue Work.

by unanimous vote the congregs-
ton Of Rylsnd Methodist Episcopal
Church. u and Tenth streets southwest.
last night asked the Rev. John H.sef-
fries to retain his pastorate another
year.
\ change in the financial policy
was adopted to place the church upon
more businessEke basis.
Ten teams Of men will visit mem
hers Of the congregation Sunday to
solicit annual subscriptions, using an
envelope system.
About $50 members of the congrega-
ton were present. Those who spoke
were the Rev. J. Phelps Hand. pas
tor Of the Trinity Methodist Episco-
pal Church; NJ. II. Fearn0w. Wilbur
\. Harvey, II. $. Omnhundro, &. w.
Eohannon, Harry Cooling. Melvin
Ilazen, :. 9. Cook. the Rev. J. r. Ed
wards. district superintendent Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, and the
Rev. Mr.. Jcfrries
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East Potomac Park Chosen as
Site of Reunion First
Week in June.
DECLARED IDEAL LOCATION
Colonel Harper and Thomas
Grant Announce Decision
Following Inspection.

East Potomac Park, with an area
OF invent y seven acres. exceptionally
adapted for use ss a tenting ground,
to-day was selected as the place to
hold the reunion of the United Con.
federate Veterans the first week In
June. Col. r. n. Harper, chairman
of the general arrangements commit
tee, and Thomas Grant, secretary, in
spected the park late yesterday and
today decided 1t would furnish an
ideal place for the big reunion.
East Potomac Park IL superior to
the Ellipse for the reunion" Colonel
Harper said, land in using 1t we will
provide for the visiting hosts OF the
South better facilities for their COM
fort than would prevail at the Monu-
ment Grounds. The fact that the
street cars go close to the park, and
the further fact that many veterans
will come to Washington over the
Southern Railway. which will stop its
trains on the bridge at the entrance
to the park, makes it an ideal spot"
This is the first time in the history
of the veterans organization that a
city north of the Mason and Dixon
line has been selected for its reunion.
COnfederacy week is to be distinc-
lively one of tribute to the gallant
followers of Lee. Jackson, Johnston,
stuart. and other revered generals OF
the gray.
Thirty thousand veterans are eN-
pected, and the attendance will be
materially increased by delegations of
sponsors. maids Of honor. Daughters
OF the oCnfederacy. Sons OF Veterans,
and other affiliated societies.
Through the streets will tramp and
in the hotels and homes and tents will
camp" the Soueherners, 10000
strong. They will be here from every
State. and every county and com
munity of any size is expected to con-
tribute its quota of visitors. Amid
historic surroundings the veterans
will have their meetings and join In
the elaborate program Of entertain
ment that is to make every day gala
day.
The finance committee, now at
work, evolved out OF a general organ
Ization Of business and professional
men of Washington. has instituted a |
general campaign to get the substan- |
tial cooperation OF all business inter |
ests and individuals In the movement |
to make the reunion . magnificent |
celebration.
1t has devised methods to raise |
$50, 900 estimated 20 be necessary to
meet the expense OF the affair. Many |
thousands of dollars have been raised. |
Contributions should be sdnt to any |
member of the finance committee or
to II. +. Cary, chairman. finance COM
mittee, Washington, ID. c.
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From the above hgures II VIII be
seen that thirty persons control 62,2lS
OF the 100000 shares of stock of the
company. This leaves S7,7s2 shares
in the hands OF the remaining 2,i7O
holders. Since most or this 2,lTO are
very small holders, having from one
to ten shares, and since IL is hardly
to be expected that these small hold.
ers would take the trouble to attend
annual election to vote their stock,
IL is apparent that the 2T,JOO shares
held by the Washington Utilities
Company would decide the election if
the other votes were anywhere near
equal. Added to this even half of
the 24.Si3 shares controlled by the
group of thirteen holders controlling
900 shares or more, would make
the position OF the Washington Utili-
ties Company even more secure.
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ON HIS WAY, BUT WHERE?
Conductor Unable to Tell Girl Des.
tinatIon of Car.

He was a strike-breaking conductor.
He was clad in a jersey with a high
neck. and wore several days growth
OF beard-red.
A dainty little miss boarded the car
at a downtown point without looking
at the sign on the car. When the
cOndsctor came to collect her fare,
she looked at him and asked, Does
this car go to Brookland?"
The conductor scowled at the trans
fer given him, glanced at the girl.
and, after apparent deep thought, re-
piled:
How do l know where these cars
go?'"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-15

most used up" when picked up. owing
to twenty-seven hours OF strenuous
pulling At the oars. They insisted
that the submarine. which was var
iously Identified as the U-3S and the
U-30. sent rain OF shells at the Al
gonquin from a considerable distance.
and seemed bent particularly on de-
stroying life boats by this salvo be-
fore approaching near enough to fin
tsh off the vessel.
Then the Germans weu4 aboard,
promptly hauled down sthe American
flag and exploded bombs In the ships
hold.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-15
HER TRANSFER A NICKEL
Conductor, Too Busy to Punch Slip,
Gives Old Woman a Coin.

Strike breakers are not all hard
hearted fellows, impervious to any.
thing but their own ends.
An aged woman boarded a car at
Fourteenth and + streets. At Ninth
and + she approached thh conductor
and timidly asked for a transfer. The
conductor, with one exc on the knots
OF men gathered at the street cor
ner was busy but not discOurteOus.
Transfer h" he replied. 81 got
no time to be punchin' transfers.
Here's a nickel"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-15
LAUGHED At CREW
Men Of Submarine Were HeartIess
Toward Algonquin Sailors.

LONDON, March 15.-London is
past expecting anything but the worst
from German submarine. commanders.
but, nevertheless, reports OF some of
the details Of the sinking of the
American steamer Algonquin aroused
indignation here today
Survivors stories showed the U-boat
crew laughed at the plight OF the
survivors when they refused aid in
towing the ships life boats nearer
shore. The Algonquin's crew was al
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-15
"BREAKERS" COMPLAIN
Tell Police They Are Improperly
lodqed and Fed.

Declaring that the food and bed fur.
nished them by the employment aGen.
cy for which they worked was such
that "a dog wouldn't use IT," three
men who described themselves as
strike breakers last night called on 20
lice Headquarters to urge that they
be aided to get promised Transports
ton to their homes.
Detective Henry Pratt advised them
to take their case to the District At.
tcrney. This the men announced they
were TO do.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-15
THE WEATHER REPORT.

For Maryland. fair tonight Friday
fair in east, increasing cIoudiness in
west portion: gentle to moderate
west to northwest winds
For the District of Columbia. fair
tonight: temperature about freezing.
Friday fair. gentle to moderate west
and northwest winds.
For Virginia. fair tonight and Fri
day: slightly warmer Friday in west
portion; moderate westerly winds, be-
coming variable
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-15
SIX MUST SALUTE FLAG
Boys Who ignored Banner Ordered
to Sing Anthem.

BALTIMORE, March I5.-The six
Baltimore boys who refused to salute
the flag because they were "intrrnd-
tionalists." will have to salute it in
the presence Of their Schoolmates and
rectte The Star SpanEied Banner"
and My Country. 'Tis Of Thee"
This was the decision Of the school
board which announced that in that
way only w"uld a suspension order
against the six be lifted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-15
STEAM INSPECTOR
LOCATED TROUBLE.
Washington Man Is Feeling
the Best In Years Since
Taking Plant Juice.

The secret OF looking young is to
young. one must keep his stomach in
perfect condition, SO that he can di-
gest and assImilate his food properly,
thereby eliminating indigestion, dys-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-15
HOTEL FRENCH DISCARDED.

NEW YORK. March I5.-At last.
One of New York's leading hotels IL
out In the open with menu printed
in English. Soup IL soup: fish is fish.
instead of an impenetTabIe maze OF
long French words
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-15
UNION REAFFIRMS .
ITS WILL TO WIN
Not a Dissent in Vote at Meet
ing Addressed by Leaders
of Strike.

A rising vote, without dissent. was
taken at the car mems union meeting
in Typographical Temple today,
pledging the members to stand firm
to the union in the wage controversy
with the Washington Railway & Elec-
trio Company. Following enthusiastic
addresses by Organizer Edward Nc
Morrow and Frank O'Shea, who poined
the directing staff 70 the strikers to-
day, men OF the Washington company
and the Capital Traction Company
unanimously agreed not to diminish
their efforts to win the strike.
G. A. Wilburt, president of the
union and chairman of the general
strike committee. left his sick bed TO
preside at the meeting. He briefly re-
viewed the strike. and expressed a
hope that the Department OF Labor
and the Commissioners. or, II need
be, Congress itself. would soon sue
coed in bringing the union and com
pany together.
Denies Strikers Went. Back.
Organizer McMorrow vigorously de-
MED tho published statement that five
strikers had return TO work.
These men are here today" he said.
and their presence is the best evidence
Of their loyalty to the union.
He urged the men to stand together,
TO discourage acts of violence, and TO
conduct themselves as law abiding cit
liens.
Mr.. O'Shea congratulated the strikers
on the undivided loyalty thus far shown
He said he would assist Organized Nc
Morrow in the Washington fight until it
was.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-15
If Other Shareholders Divided
Evenly 1t Could Elect
Directors.
IS OWNER OF 1880 SHARES
Thirteen Others Are Possessed
of More Than 1000
Each.

Who own the 10000 shares of CAPT
tai stock of the Washington Railway
and Electric Company which Presi-
dent Clarence p. King represents, and
out of whose pockets is coming the
estimated loss of $1,000 a day result
ing from the present strike?
Because the stock changes hands
from day to day, it is not known ex
actly who the holders OF all the
shares are. but fairly good idea
may be had OF the real powers behind
the Washington Railway and Electric
Company by consulting the report OF
the company for the year 1916, as
submitted to Congress.
This report shows that on Decem-
Der 81, 1916, there were approximately
1900 holders of the 10000 shares.
their holdings ranging from one share
to 27,50O shares. There are several
score OF persons holding one share,
but a glance over the list of stock
holders and the figures opposite their
names in the report instantly reveals
that there is only one holder of q, 500
shares, and this holders name is not
given as an individual.
Big Block In Trust.
Fidelity Trust Company, of Balti-
more, Nd, trustee, under indenture,
Washington Utilities Company, dated
June /, 1916 27,5OO," is the
way the entry is made in the report.
Besides the Washington Utilities
Company, there are Just thirteen per-
sons holding lots OF more a thousand
shares. These thirteen persons repre-
sent 24,S43 shares of stock. They are
as follows.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-15
Temperatures.

Average temperatures for this date
for the last thirty-three years "a de-
FEees
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sixteen Other large Holders.

There are sixteenpersons holding more
than 500 shares and less than Loo
These are:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-15
Tide Table.
sun and Moon Table.

Light automobile lamps at Gas p. m.
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at different barns of the city yester-
day. They approached women wait
ing for cars on street corners and per-
suaded them to use union cars, accord
ing TO union officials.
Evening journal., 1917-01-05
HIGHLAND AND eden
now TIE FOR LEAD
Former Beats Norwood,
Latter Montclair, in City
League Games
ONE FIELD GOAL FOR
LTCHTENSTEIN'S FIVE

Highland and Eden are now tied up
for the city basketball league lead,
Montclair having slipped back hole,
by losing TO Eden.
Playing before the largest crowd
that ever Witnessed a basketball game
at Eden Park the Eden five started
the New Year in frst-class shape by
handing Montclair a neat lacing, 40
to IA. Both teams we're out strong for
a win, but Montclair was a sorry
crowd when the game was over. as
the bridgers had held them TO one lone
field goal Eden's team work was
never better Shields and Lacey were
high scorers, while Doherty's shot
from one end OF the cage was the most
spectacular shot OF the evening. Lutz
and McDonough's playing was also
first-class. Johnson's foul shooting
was Montclair's bright light The
Eden FIVE, accompanied by a large
crowd OF rooters, will play Company
e at Elkton tomorrow night The
summary:
Evening journal., 1917-01-05
WILMINGTON ACADEMY
after UPLAND FIVE

Wilmington Academy basketball
team will resume its schedule tomor-
row night, after a two weeks lay-off.
playing the strong Upland, Pa, hrst
team at Upland.
The Academy boys will be handi-
capped by not having been together
since the Elkton game
In the Upland lineup will be the
FOLLOWING players Steptoe and Bart
holt. forwards; Longhead, center;
Comfy and W. Hanum, guards. The
Upland team has yet TO taste defeat
A preliminary game between Up
land seconds and a Chester team is
also on the program.
Manager Abrahams viii use the fol-
lowing lineup: Speakman and Morris
forwards; Boggs, center; Mink and
Morrow. guards.
All-Wilmington Academy players are
Evening journal., 1917-01-05
Norwood.
Goals
BROwNsON OPENS TONIGHT.

Brownson will open its basketball
season tonight. when it will tackle
Eddie Williams Riverton FIVE on the
Brownson floor. Riverton has aspeedy
FIVE, and will make the local boys go
at a fast clip 10 win. Manager Null
vena however, feels that victory will
rest with his boys after the game.
Only two Of the old guard will be
in the Brownson lineup. Jack Dough-
erty and Mark McDonough will be
seen at the defense stations. Salmon"
Shields and Gerald Doherty will play
the forwards, and Dan Casey and Hook
Glynn will be at the forwards. River
ton will have Greeley and Shirley at
forwards and Weldin and Demaris at
guards.
The Brownson second team will play
one Of the strong City League clubs
in the preliminary game.
Evening journal., 1917-01-05
DELAWARE TO PLAY
P. {. P. TOMORROW
McAvoy Will Shake Up
Team For First Home
Game
PERSON TO COVER
CENTRE POSITION
Special to THIS EVENING JOURNAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEWARK, Jan. 5.-The Delaware
College basketball team will play the
first game of the season on the home
floor tomorrow afternoon. Their op-
ponents will be the Philadelphia College
OF Pharmacy, and the game viii start
about 2.3O o'clock. Coach McAvoy has
been working the men hard since they
returned to college this week following
the Christmas holidays. and should be
in fairly good shape for the game with
the Quaker City five.
The varsity and scrubs held scrim-
mage yesterday afternoon and the hrst
string bows showed mp fine, Several
changes were made in the lineup dur
ing the game. and it is possible that
Pierson viii start the game at center
tomorrow. Pierson played center yes
terdav afternoon after Clancy got hurt
The latter's injuries were only minor,
however Selby was started at forward
but changed positions with Casey, who
started at guard in the second hall. Hor-
sev played first forward and r. Wilson
the other guard position.
The scrubs lined up as follows; Mars
ton and Bafnardo, forwards; Chillasi
center: Ritz, Lauritsen and Longlsnd,
guards.
Evening journal., 1917-01-05
GRACE LEADS CHURCH LEAGUE.

By defeating the West cagers, while
Friends went down TO defeat at the
hands Of Second Baptist, the Grace
quintet took the lead m tho Church
League race last night. Until the
games Friends and Grace were tied for
the lead
Second Baptist. presenting almost an
entirely new lineup, took hard gam,
from the Friends, thus going into a tie
for second place with the Quakers, each
having a record Of 4 games won and
lost. Grace has won five straight
games.
Madeley has advanced to third place
Willie Hanover. with whom the South
Wilmington cagers were tied up until
this week, has dropped one peg in O
triple tie with Immanuel and Brandy
wine.
Evening journal., 1917-01-05
TRAP SHOOTING
GENERAL SPORT

to meet at Fourth and Market streel
TO catch thu 500 Darby car
Manager Abrahams having an -ope
date for Saturday. January 90. wou'
like to hear from Claymont, New Cal
tie or Carney's Point. at home or ava
The Upland team will play the Aca'
emy boys a return game in Wilminl
ton later.
Evening journal., 1917-01-05
HAUGHTON HAS new
IDEAS ON BASEBALL

Move first and third bases four
or five feet nearer the home plate,
without disturbing second base.
Eliminate spit bail delivery.
3-Let batter walk on three balls.
4-Have only one foul strike
Slave more drastic balk inrerpre-
tation.
s-Reduce width of plate by few
inches.
Suggestions for restoring the bal
lance in baseball which he contends
has become lost through the advan-
tages enjoyed by the defensive side of
the game, have been advanced Dv
President Percy d. Haughton, Of the
Boston National League Club.
Haughton brought up the subject
at the recent meeting Of the National
League. which voted TO have a rules
committee meet with a similar body
from the American League TO con-
slider revision.
The natural ingenuity OF the
American sportsman is forever de-
stroying the balance between defence
and attack in games" said Haughton.
'In baseball the defenders have had
The upper hand for years. 10 Is harder
10 make runs now. Batting averages
are dropping, indicating there is
something radically wrong with the
balance in baseball What changes.
not revolutionary. will increase the
probability of the base hit and the
earned run?
Here are six ideas I have heard
advanced, each Of which has merit:
Move first and third bases about four
or five feet nearer home plate, not
disturbing the position of second;
eliminate the spit ball delivery: let
the batter walk on three balls; have
only one foul strike: have a much
more drastic balk Interpretation. and
reduce the width Of the plate by a few
inches
Evening journal., 1917-01-05
NcCU BnttcrS Are
CrOlUned in Baseball

major
during
races and
displaced and Iris
American
international IN
Similar prevailed majority OF the organizations
individual batting
Evening journal., 1917-01-05
p. n. & W. OUOTTs.

The Smith Shop quot team defeat
ed the Locomotive Erecting Shop
three games out Of five in the p, B.
and w. Railroad A. A. Quot League
last night. The scores:
Smith Shop ..... IS Is 21 2t 81
Loc. ETec. Shop. !. p q Il s 16
Evening journal., 1917-01-05


. BY The United Press.
. DALLAS, Tex, Jan. B.--ChiclS- .
. ems should be amused The feath-
. cred kind, that Is.
. Authority. for the above state .
. ment today iB Mrs. T. p. Marshall, .
= field worker for tho extensive /"
. service OF the Texas Agricultural
. and Mechanical College.
Chickens hatched IN an incuha-
. tor find life dull and uninterest-
= ing, because OF tho mechanical .
. way in which they are ushered .
. into the world. according 10 Mrs. .
Marshall
"One way OF amusing them"
she says, 'is To pile fine straw on =
the floor OF the brooder, and let
them tear Il down. They seem to
enjoy II, and It teaches them TO
. scratch"
. 80
"EIit the Trail" that leads straight
Evening journal., 1917-01-05
MODtclair.
Goals

Referee-Munda. Scorer-C. Short.
Timers-Serson and Lohtenstein.
Time OF halves-20 minutes. Fouls
committed Eden, 20; by Mont
clair, Il.
Highland walked away from Nor
wood, the game ending 81 to %. Joe
Rowe was high scorer, with nine field
goals TO his credit. Dinneen. played
best Tor Norwood The summary:
Highland.