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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-22
DENIES ENTRANCE
AGE IS TO Be CUT
AT j. S. COLLEGES

Denial OF reports that the college
entrance age probably would be re-
duced because OF .ths urgency OF
training men and women. was made
by P. P. claxton, Commissioner OF
Education. today.
THE age requirements cannot be
lowered without reducing the stand
ards" said the commissioner today.
ITO lower the age requirements
would necessitats rushing students
through secondary schools 10 a de-
cided disadvantage. The average
student begins his studies at the age
OF six Twelve years are required
for him to complete his studies
through the high schools.
This makes him, in the vast ia
Jority OF cases. about eighteen or
nineteen years OF aga when ready for
college.
81 believe that a new field In voea-
tional work will be opened up TO
men and women alike. Women are
already engaging In work they never
dreamed OF few years ago.
After the war tremendous
amount of rebuilding will be neces-
sary. China also will need trained
workers"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-22
FIGHTS HIS SONS SUIT
FOR LIFE MAINTENANCE

NEW YORK. July 22.-The agree
ment by which John Moller, ar, was
to give his son. John Moller, Jr.. $4,000
a year for the remainder OF his life
provided the son stayed free to be his
fathers chum and companion is, ac-
cording TO the elder MoIler's answer
to the suit filed against him a few
weeks ago by the son, against public
policy and therefore void and of no
effect.
John Moller, Jr., sued his father for
f61 500, alleging that on his twentF-
nrst birthday his father and he enter
ed into the agreement. He said that
now that he is forty-sevep years old,
he fnds that his ambitions were
thwarted by the agreement, which he
lived up to, while his father comes in
at the last revoking the $1,000 pay
ments.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-22
coLoNIA LBEAcH.

One of the most pleasant and most
beautiful water trips to nearby
points is the ride down the Potomac
on the Steamer st. Johns to Colonial
Bearch. An excellent cafe and other
service is aofrrded the passengers en-
route. The Colonial Beach season Is
now at its height, and its boardwalk.
and sandy beaches are thronEed with
pleasure seekers.
Among its amusements are salt
water bathing, fishing. Grabbing. and
sailing. The Sta Johns makes trips
10 the beach on Tuesdays, Thursdays.
and Sundays, leaving the Seventh
street wharf at q. m, and on Sat
urdays at 4 p. m 1t also makes
daily trips to QuantIco, the new
marine corps contonment, and forty
mile moonlight trips on Mondays,
Wednesdays. and Fridays.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-22
BRITISH CURLING
U-BOAT MENACE,
AYERS PREMIER

LONDON. July 22.-Against Ger.
many's claims -ef nearly a million tons
: Of shipping sunk each month since un'
bridled submarine warfare was pro,
claimed, England today contrasted
Premier Lloyd Georges confident
statement OF yesterday afternoon:
Gradually but surely we are in,
creasing our protection and diminish
ing our losses"
The British prime minister voiced
the utmost confidence in his address
at the Belgian independence celebra-
tion at Queens Hall.
1.-THE food supply this year and next
IS already secured" he declared. THE
program OF cultivation makes the
supply OF 1919 secure. even IL our loss
es are increased: this year we are
building four times as many ships as
IN the preceding year-and next year
we shall build six times as many"
The German claims were contained
in copies Of German papers received
here and were given in application
Of the German chRncellor's speech In
the ReichstaE. It was in direct answer
TO this speech that Lloyd George ad-
dressed himself this afternoon
The German claims were that since
Inauguration OF the submarine war
fare, on February 1. the following
tonnage of neutral and allied ships
had been sunk:
February-Ts1. 300.
March-ss5, 600.
April-1toe1 900,
Aay-S6o, 900.
For June the statistics claimed
ssmore than q million tons, with q
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-22
300 U. S. LOCOMOTIVES
TO Be SENT TO FRANCE

Three hundred so-ton locomotives
have been ordered from two OF the
largest locomotive manufactures in
this country by the United States GOV
eminent for service in France.
The engines are to be used in trans.
porting supplies and troops.
Figures given out by the Inter.
state Commerce Commission show
that the cost OF cars and locomotives
has increased IN cost IN the last
twelve months from so to 100 per
cent, and that this year prices have
increased about 80 per cent and are
still on the upward trend.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-22
MULETEER KILLED
WHENCARSTRIKES
TEAM HE DRIVES

Perry Talbsrt, 1895 H street north
east. who was struck by an automo-
bile late last night while driving
span Of horses and mules near River
dale. Nd. died this morning At Cas-
ualty Hospital. His skull was frac-
tured.
The automobile was occupied BY
three washingtonians-D Ny
ers. Harry webster. and Rudolph
Bailey, eolored chaRneur. They were
thrown from the machine and shght-
~ injured. DR.. R. A. Bennett OF
Riverdale, dressed their wounds.
The automobile crashed into tele-
phone pole on the Washington and
Baltimore boulevard. after the driver
had attempted to avoid eoliiding with
the horses and mules. The horse
ridden by Talbert was killed. Tai
bert died seven hours later.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-22

obey his commands like weII-behaved
dogs.
Commencing Monday and eontin-
uing for two weeks with perform
ances afternoon and evening, the Six
Flying Herberts will appear. This
family Of father and mother. two
sons, aud two daughters. will per
form their serial act from a height Of
forty feet on an apparatus 100 feet In
length Their act will include many
features shown by them while with
Ringing Bros. circus.
The Government contract with the
steamer Drcamland. formerly plying
between Baltimore and Chesapeake
Beach, expires the latter part OF this
month. and this boat will again make
its usual trip, commencing August IL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-22
ENGLISH WOMEN
IN KNOCKERS BUILD
HUTS NEAR FRONT

BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN
FRANCE, July 22.-The feminine
section OF the British army Is grow
ing larger day by day. Khaki-clad
young women, at hrst limited to the
Red cnosS section Of the nsld army,
are rapidly pushing into many de-
psrtments Of army activity, displac-
ing men who in turn are passed
along to work nearer the front.
Every boat coming from England
brings new Companies OF women
workers. At first their work was,
mostly at the remote bases. but now
they can be found working further
and further aheid, sometimes indeed
within hearing distance of the guns.
In the electrical departments at the
chief bases womet have very large
ly displaced men.
Many Run Motors.
As chauneurs they are being en-
joyed by hundreds, not only on am
balances and light supply wagons,
but also on heavy transport lorries,
and with entire success.
Six hundred young women carpen-
tiers are work building army huts
They had only six weeks Of instruc-
tion and preparation in England be-
fore crossing the channel. Their work
here Is practically shop work" The
huts are OF the new, semi-cylindricaI
Canadian type, which Is Deing turned
out by the thousand in knock-down
form, every hut exactly alike. The
young women wear a neat uniform OF
regulation khaki, with short skirt and
Knockers and a sleeve badge.
small Part fer Each.
Each girl has to know only one
small part OF the whole process OF
hut building; each day she repeats
the same operation whether 1t be
with saw. hammer or plane, and then |
passes on the work to the next opera
tive.
The housing OF the women workers
has been accomplished without par
difficulty. Some units are in |
huts, other biIleted in hotels. Each !
unit has its own supervisory Off |
GERS and chaperons. While at work II |
Is under command OF young women |
who act their part as |
smartly as any British subaltern with |
the actual fighting forces.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-22
CENTRAL COLISEUM.

The Central Coliseum offers the
dance-loving public a conveniently
located and cool place in which to
pass pleasant hours. Its system OF
ventilation. aided by many electric
fans. Keeps the hall comfortable at
all times.
The three special events announced
for this week are as follows: To-
morrow night, one-step contest;
wednesday. fox-trot contest: Satur-
day, waltzinE eontestS. For each OF
these events q valuable prize viii be
awarded the winning couple.
Excellent music is furnished by the
Coliseum seven-piece orchestra, while
corps OF young women teachers Is
present to give instruction to begin
ners.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-22
CANADIANS RAISE ARMY
TO RESIST CONSCRPTION

MONTREAL. July 22.-Elie Lala-
mlere, a prominent leader In the
anti-conscription movement. declared
at q street meeting here last night
that he was ready to form an army,
adding "and have already five hun
dred men who are drilling" Their
commander, he said, Is a former Of
fcer of the United States army.
Later Lalamiers stated that the
army" was not being raised for at
tack, but ito be prepared II they
come to take Us from our homes"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-22
Great Falls Park.

This Is to be a week OF French and
Russian patriotic and popular music
at Great Falls Park rendered by the
Ladies' Orchestra at their series OF
concerts.
The usual showing OF feature photo
plays which are free to all patrons
OF this popular resort, as we'll as
dancing IN the large pavilion over
looking the fans, continue as some
OF the entertainment at this resort
A great number OF annual outings
are scheduled for this week, includ.
ing that OF the District Single Tax
Association, which will be held
July IS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-22
STACKER BREAKS JAIL.

NEWTON, n. J., July 22.-Harry
Stacker. OF sAndyston township. n.
J.. has q dislike for county Jails. He
was sentenced Friday to serve a term
of from one to seven years for bur
glary. When keepers entered his cell
yesterday they found II vacant. His
descent to the ground from his cell
had been made with such force that
one OF the hAEstones was broken.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-22

number of commanders reports still
to be received. The month, the
German version predicted, would be
a record breaker.
The figures show a total OF 4,626, 300
tons in the five months cited-an av-
erage Of about 925 300 tons, counting
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-22
CHESAPEAKE BEACH.

wastika with his troupe OF educa.
ted seals will close his two weeks
engagement Sunday night at Chesa-
peake Beach. So we'll trained are
they that during the day they follow
their trainer along the boardwalk and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-22
KILLS SELF WITH DYNAMITE.

NEW LONDON, Conn.,, July ~
Augustin S. Chester, former deputy
Judge OF the town court OF Groton,
one of the board OF registrars and
Justice OF the peace, killed himself to-
day. He used a charge of dynamite.
The body was blown to pieces. Mr..
Chester had been suffering for years
from stomach trouble, and It was sup
posed he feared cancer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-22
VALUABLE PONIES BURNED

HEMPsTEAD, n. Y. July 22.-Four
ponies worth $4,000 were burned
yesterday when FIRE destroyed a barn
on the estate of G. Maurice Heckaher
at Westbury. The ponies were in
cluded in a string of ten, recently
purchased in California
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-22

June as 100000 tons. Against this
today the British estimate OF soc, 900
tons as the maximum average was
cited.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-22
Waist Sale

Thousands OF Crisp White
Waists, made from very fine quail
ties OF voiles, dimities, lawns. and
organdIes, In tailored. embroider-
ed, lace-trimmed, and comblna-
lions Of different collars no
and cuffs Actual Si.26 4HN
value. Monday. ........... ~"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-22
Silk Wait Sale

GeorEette erspes, crepe de
chimes. Jap silks, and China silks.
In whites, blacks, flesh. and maize.
Nearly all sizes. Some OF no
of these waists sold at ~
$3.50 each. Monday. ~ I 0VO
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-22

= HEAVY QUALITY NAYS
SERGE SUITS-One stripe. OF
one solid blue; size ls. nj
Monday. ~ =
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-22
TaReta Silk Dresses

New fall models in navies. blacks
and all desirable shades; made
from heavy quality taffeta silks,
with georRette sleeves; TIN
all styles. Extra special M"
Monday. .......-..-..-.. ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-22
Automobile Goats
Spring Coats

Atwood mixtures, all-wool CO.
vert cloths, all-wool
plaids. Sold up TO AN ~
bass. Monday. -. ...VOs~O
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-22
Silk Underskirt Sale

Buy your silk underskirt now
Taffeta Flounced skirts IN solid
coIors and silk Flounced Skirts In
hower designs. in all O. no
shades. Exceptional NINA
values. Monday. ~ eSS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-22
House Dress Sale

Beautiful Lawn House Dresses,
made with yoke backs: belt and
pockets Looks and
Ats as well as a $500 nN m
dress. Comfort Itself. Il"
Monday only..........~x OVV
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-22

Mohair Skirt Sale
only HiAf hishi fHo lu Stored ~ TX
Sold for S4.ss. Monday. !~6e w
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-22
SHk Skirt Sale

~.Blackh navIeh 49,
s .o1Pss, H ssSs =, A9 I'd co %
1925. Monday. OSeSO
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-22

Fifty coats-Sport Suits, Even
ing Dresses and SILK dr.
Dresses. Rare bar NA EACH
gains. Only few left. eEO
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-22
$40 Suit Sale

This sale consists OF ~ suits left
from the seasons business. Navies,
blacks. apple greens. mustardA
and tans. Sold up to S2s.9s.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-22

Semi-Street Dresses
Made from such materials as
ginghams, chambrays. lawns, and
finenes, in such desirable shades
as pinks, blues. tans, in check de-
signs. stripes, plaids,
beautiful dress. Mon AV-An
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-22
Millinery Sale

We will place on sale Monday
200 Exquisite Summer Hats, con-
slsting Of Panamas, Leghorns.
Satines, and Milans, IN white. pink.
and natural Trimmed with low
srs and ribbons. These M m
hats sold up to $3.50. NJ |"
Monday .......... sVAO wv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-28
FILM SHOWS CLIMAX
 OF FIGHT AT ARRAS
Last Episode of Thrilling War Pic lures to Be Shown at Lyric
 This Week

The third, last and greatest of the epi- sodes of the British governments motion pictures. showing "The Retreat of tho Germans at the Battle of Arras," will bc shown at the Lyric the coming week Thrilling as they were, the first two in stallments merely led up to the great of fensiye and In this. the last installment. the pictures show the bombardment at It's greatest height, the capture of Arras and many other smaller towns and vi1- lages. The railroad station at Arras + shown with the intricate barbed wire entanglements that the Germans had erected but which proved no great ob- stacle to the British who out-guessed and out-fought the Huns. For two year< no train had been through the station and the road was wrecked. Yet the Brit ish soldier-engineers soon repaired the roadbed and the first trains arrival az the station Is fittingly celebrted.
 That stupendous. ugly, crawIing, but withal. the most interesting development of war. the tank Is seen firing and un- der fire. The airplanes dot the akX watching. directing. protecting and ngkk. ing. Gunners, stripped to the wal st keep up the intense fire that pock-rnArked the entire ground until not q foot seemed untouched.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-28
DARKEN
 YOUR GRAY HAIR Use Grandma's Sage Tea and Sulphur Recipe and Mo-
 body Will Know

The use of Sage and Sulphur for re- storing faded, gray hair to it's natural color dates back to grandmother's time. She used it to keep her hair beautifully dark. glossy and attractive Whenever her hair took on that dull, faded or streaked appearance. this simple mix ture was applied with wonderful effect.
 But brewing at home is mussy and out of-date. Nowadays by asking at any drug store for bottle Of ''Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound you will get this famous old prepara- ton, improved by the addition of other ingredients, which can be depended up- on to restore natural color and beauty to the hair.
 A well-known downtown druggist says it darkens the hair so naturally and evenly that nobody can tell it has been applied. You simply dampen a sponge or soft brush with it and drau- this through your hair taking one strand at time. By morning the gray hair disappears, and after another ap- plication or two, it becomes beautiful ly dark and glossy.
 Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is a delightful toilet requisite for those who desire a more youthful appearance It is not intended Cor the cure. mitiga- ton or prevention of disease. Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-28
YOUR SICK CHILD IS CONST|PATED!
 LOOK AT TONGUE If cross, feverish or bilious give California Syrup
 of Figs"

No matter what ails your child. a gentle thorough laxative should al- ways be the first treatment given
 If your little one Is out of sorts. half sick, isn't resting, eating and act ing naturally-look, Mother! see If tongue is coated. This is a sure sign that it's little stomach, liver and bow els are clogged with waste. When cross. irritable, feverish. stomach sour. breath bad or has stomach ache. diar- rhoea, sore throat. full of cold, give a teaspoonful of "California Syrup of Figs" and in few hours all the con- stipated poison. undi0ested food and sour bile gently moves out of its lit- tie bowels without gripping. and you have we'll, playful child again.
 Mothers can rest easy after giving this harmless fruit laxative" because it never fails to cleanse the little ones liver and bowels and sweeten the stomach and they dearly love it's pleas ant taste. Full directions for babies. children of all ages and for grown ups printed on each bottle.
 Beware of counterfeit fig syrups. Ask your druggist for bottle of "California Syrup of Figs then sec that it Is made by the "California Fis Syrup Company. Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-28
DOROTHY DALTON IN COLONIAL OFFERING Appears in Her First Para
 mount Picture, s'The Price Mark"

Dorothy Dalton in "The Price Mark" this talented actress first Par amount picture, is at the Colonial to- day.
 Cairo Egypt, furnishes the settings for the first part of this interesting play. The sinister influence of the east follows young American artist. who has betrayed a native girl, back to his own country Powell thought every girl was his legitimate prey. So when Paula Lee came from the middle west to procure a theatrical engage ment she fell an easy victim to the artists wiles. Then the doctor ap- peared on the scene and he and Paula were married. But the girl back in Cairo had to be revenged and through the hand of fate all troubles were strengthened out for the lovers and all ends happily for them.
 "The Price Mark" will be shown at the Colonial through Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-28
SECOND ''SUb-DEb' FILM IS AT STRAND Marguerite Clark in ''Bab's Burglar" Here for
 Six Days

Marguerite Clark is at the Strand today in "Bab's Burglar" the sec ond of the "sub-deb" stories by Mary Roberts Rinehart, in which this dainty and popular star has appeared in the Famous Players film version of these fascinating stories.
 Many of the original lines from the stories are used as subtitles, all are good for smile and many will draw a. real hearty chucl1le.
 Marguerite Clark captivates her admirers in this picture play and will undoubtedly gain many new friends. She never faiis to register in that mis- chievous way of hers that is so telling in putting over humorous scenes. To say that she has done few pictures that are better than this one is praise indeed.
 "Babs Burglar will remain at the Strand through Friday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-28
Prisoners Are Sentenced
 in the Criminal Court

George Salisbury, a white man, con- victed in Judge Heflin's division of the criminal court on charges of for gery and false pretenses, was given two years and costs at hard labor yes- terday.
 Jesse Brown, negro, convicted in Judge ". E. Forts division of the criminal court on charges of grand larceny, buying, receiving and con- cealing stolen property, yesterday was sent to the penitentiary for year and a half.
 Henry Murry. alias Henry Hughly negro. convicted in Judge w. E. Forts division of the criminal court on a charge of petit larceny, yesterday was given 90 days and costs at hard labor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-28
ENSLEY POSTOFF|CE
 LEADS IN DEPOSITS
$564,900 Worth of Liberty Bonds Were Subscribed
 Through Ensley Banks
ELKS TO GIVE DANCE
New Club Organized to Study Litera- ture and Art-Churches to Observe Nationwide
 Prayer Day

With total of slt5,360 in the postal savings deposit of the Ensley postoffice, this government institution is fast be- coming a factor in the lives of many Ensley people who are thrifty and wise enough to save for rainy day" dur ing these days of prosperity. At the beginning of the present administration four years ago. the postal savings re- .ceipts were s2s,000, the present figures showing an increase of $S7, ,36o. The larg- est number of depositors are foreigners and negroes, the number of depostorI among them being about equally divided. The last year showed the largest in- crease in the history of the postoffice This is largely attributed to the present reign of prosperity and to prohibition by Postmaster D. F. Sugg. who is a close observer of conditions. September vas the banner month for increase, the books showing a gain of SS134. It is sald that since the failure of the Penny Saw ings bank in Birmingham the negroes have turned to postal savings deposits as being the safest place. A number of depositors have paid in the maximum amount, which is 5000, and then turned 1t into government bonds, and started new deposits.
 The Vivian postoffice has deposi; of s700o, and Pratt City s12,0Go. These are branches of the Ensley office.
 The total deposit represents the sav- ings of 952 people, 70 new accounts hay ing been opened in September.
 The Ensiey postoffice is rated as a second class office. In the past four years the business has increased 50 per cent. Beginning November CT 1 the new law for stamps will go into effect; pos tals will be cents each, letters going out of the vicinity of the postoffce be- ing 3 cents, the local letters remaining |2 cents. Parcel post and registered mail will remain the same.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-28
DIR. BLACKWELDER
 TO RESIGN CHARGE

West End Baptist church. will tender his resignation to his congregation at the services this morning, to become effec- tive January 1. Dr. Blackwelder leaves to accept the pastorate of the Huntsville Baptist church and will assume charge immediately after leaving Birmingham.
 Dr. Blackwelder, during his eight years of work in this city, has become quite well known not only to members of his own denomination, but over the city, and because of the active interest displayed in Sunday school work over the city has made himself well liked by all. and many have expressed regret upon hearing or his contemplated departure.