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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-30
PERSHING,S MEN NIP BOLD
SPY SCHEME OF GERMANS
BY JUNIUS B. WOOD.
D.
Especial Evening
1917

Especial Cableeram Chicago
News Company
AMERICAN FIELD HEADQUARTERS IN FRANCE,
July 2S deayed)-The discovery of almost unbeevaby
bold scheme of German keep advised plans
well the of the American expedition disclosed
today the seriousness with which Germany taking entry
into the Should the Army officers reveal the
the ramfcaons of the pretentious scheme would
most sensational story in weeks.
Owing to this plan having been npped by the vigilance of
the Army the strictest precautions being
headquarters all the villages where soldiers
any from ascerainng important information
commune ating it either neutrals enemies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-30
HIGHER PAY ASKED
. BY NAVY YARD MEN
General Discomfort Shown in
Demands of Machinists and
Other Artisans.
NO HINT AS YET OF STRIKE

Reports received at the Navy Depart
the machinists and other artisans at
practically all the government navy
yards. This is indicated by formal
complaints from various labor unions
against the existing wage schedules
and a general demand for an immediate
revision. These complaints have been
made by committees representing the
machinists and others at the Washing
ton navy yard, as well as by committees
at most of the other yards.
The appeal for a general increase in
wages in government yards Is based on
the plea that those wages are lower
than is paid for similar work in pri-
vate establishments in the same vicn-
ity 1t is admitted at the Navy De-
partment that manufacturers who have
large contracts for war munitions from
foreign governments may be paying
better wages for the time being than
is being paid at the government estab-
lishments. But 1t Is explained that the
schedules of wages at navy yards are
made for the entire calendar year and
should not be changed during the year
without good and sufficient reasons.
Increased Last December.
In accordance with that practice. the
wages of the employees at the Wash
ington yard for the current year, es-
tablished last December. were based on
the outside wage scale at that time
There was a general increase in all
classes of labor. due to the war, and
it is stated that there have been in
stances of increases in few special
cases since January.
So far however, the Secretary of the
Navy has consistently declined to con-
slider the question of making a general
raise Of wages in all branches of trade
at this time.
The position was taken that the wages
for 1917 were established in the regular
way and that the wage question cannot
be regularly taken up again until this fall,
when the 1918 scale must be established.
No Hint of Strike.
At the Navy Department it was said to-
day that the situation at the Washington
yard was practically the same as at all
the other yards. except that higher wages
are paid here than at other yards. and
that nothing was known there OF pur-
pose on the part of the men to strike or
give up their jobs for temporary outside
employment.
At the War Department it was stated
that labor conditions Mt the various
arsenals were progressing as salts
factorily as usual and that there had
been no concerted demand for in
creased wages. Gen. Crozier, chief of
army ordnance, said that wages had
been increased at the arsenals and
paid In private establishments In the
vicinity. although there was no legal
requirement to that effect, as was tho
case In the navy yards
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-30
TRANSPORT IS RAMMED.
Struck by Inbound American Ship
While Waiting Sailing Orders.

AN ATLANTIC PORT, July 30.-An
American transport at anchor, waiting
sailing orders. was rammed by an in
bound American steamship here today.
The ship headed toward the beach in
sinking condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-30
Held Numerous Positions.

Aside from those mentioned Gen. Otis
held numerous governmental positions
at different periods of his life. He was
prominent in the Grand Army of the
Republic and numerous other patriotic or
ders and a member of the American Acad-
emy of Sciences.
The bride Of Gen. Otis young man.
hood, Miss Eliza Wetherby was his
constant associate in Journalism and
literature until her death in 1904. o.
the Ave children born to them, two
daughters survive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-30
Served as Foreman in G. P. O.

Following the civil war Otis returned to
the trade Of printer, for which he had
abandoned school at an early age, ac-
quiring finally. in 1882. fourth interest
in the Los Angeles Times. Previously he
had served for four years as foreman of
the government printing office at Wash
tngton.
Quite early in his career as editor and
publisher Of the Times. for he speedily
secured full control, Otis came into con-
fiict with organized labor. and thereafter
until the day OF his death he waged an
unrelenting warfare for what he termed
industrial freedom. On October 10. 1910
his building and printing plant was dyna-
mited and twenty Of his workmen killed
The arrests and trials which followed
were matters of nationwide interest.
Gen. Otis acquired a large fortune his
interests aside from publishing being
extensive. In politics his paper ever
reflected the attitude of its editor-ag-
gressive. uncompromising republican
Otis connection with that party dating
back to 1860, when he was sent from
Kentucky as delegate to the conyen-
tion at Chicago which nominated Lin
coin for the presidency
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-30
WEATHER.

Fair. continued warm tonight and
tomorrow.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ending p.m.: Highest. 81. at . pm.
today; lowest, II, at am. today.
Full report on page H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-30

By the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES. July 3O.-Gen. Harri
son Gray Otis. president and general
manager of the Los Angeles Times.
died today at the home of his son-in-
law. Harry Chandler.
The death Of Gen. Otis occurred ''-"'H
he was As the breakfast table. Heart
failure vas said to have Deeh ,.,e
cause. Although he had suffered oc-
casional attacks of illness recently,
Gen. Otis. who was more than eighty
years old. had been at his desk in the
Times Office nearly every day within
the last few weeks.
Gen. Harrison Gray Otis. himself a
veteran of two wars, came of a long
line of military and craftsmanship an
cestry His grandfather was a soldier
of note in the revolutionary war, and
the Otis stock produced James Otis.
revolutionary patriot and orator, and
the first Harrison Gray Otis, once noted
as a senator from Massachusetts,. Gen.
Otis was eighty years Of age, his birth
county (Ohio) farm February 10, 1897
Union Veteran of Civil War.
More than five years of Gen. Otis
life was spent as a volunteer soldier
of the United States. In 1861, at the
age of twenty-four. he enlisted in the
18th Ohio Volunteers. and was pro-
HlOlcu tuIouSH dl1 duco " a SdPldlh
in 1864 In that year consolidation
of regiments placed him in the 23d Ohio
Veteran Volunteers, his colonel and
captain being. respectively. Rutherford
3. Hayes and William Mckinley. Alto
gether Otis saw forty-nine months of
actual service in the civil war, was
twice wounded and received seven pro-
motions. including two brevets. retir-
ing with the title of major and lieuten-
ant colonel by brevet.
With the outbreak of the Spanish-
American war, in 1898, Maj. Otis, at the
age of sixty-one, volunteered his services
to President Mckinley and was made a
brigadier general Of volunteers He was
assigned to duty, first at Camp Merritt
(CaL) and then to the Philippines, where,
at different times. he commanded various
divisions of the Eighth Army Corps in the
campaign for pacifcation of the native
revolt. He led brigade in person in the
assault on Caloocan and participated in
the capture of the Filipino capital He
resigned his command in April, 1899, re-
turning, to the United States. Upon dis
charge he was breveted major general
for "meritorious conduct in action"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-30
To Limit Requisitioning.

The senate's provision limiting fed.
eral requisitioning authority to neces.
saries for military or other public use
also was retained. as was its provision
limiting government purchases and
sales. in order to secure reasonable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-30

Sworn Net Circulation. Month Of June,
1917. Daily Average, ss,s41, sunday, es,sa2.
Evening star., 1917-09-24
GREAT NEED OF NURSES
FOR WORK IN U. S. SHOWN
Question Being Considered by Coun.
ell Of National Defense and
American Red Cross.

Need for nurses in this country, not
only for Army activities in cantonments
and camps and elsewhere but in the in
terest of the public health of the ma
ton, is being considered by the ad-
visory commission of the Council of Ma
tional Defense and the American Red
Cross. Nurses are being enrolled for
home duties and committees are en-
gagged in a survey Of the situation. 1t
is also realized that in the period of
reconstruction after the war the need
for such services will be even greater.
In a statement on what is being done.
Dr. Franklin II. Martin of the advisory
commission of the Council of National
Defense says. in part:
"The function of the nurse in modern
war is by no means confined to surgical
work at the front. 1t includes also the
highly important duty-becoming in
creasingly vital with the growth of dis
turbances in social and Industrial con-
ditionS wrought by the war-of aiding
in the prevention of disease epidemics.
industrial accidents and the general
preservation of public health both here
at home and in the territory back of
the firing line. Such exposed points as
cantonment zones and newly built mu-
milton workers towns must be thor
oughly protected. The country cannot
afford, Furthermore, to leave the civil
ian population without trained nurses,
and most of the places left vacant by
nurses who have entered special war
work must be filed in some way. The
war experience of European nations
has shown conclusively the necessity of
Tightening up social and medical bar
riers. A problem of equal or greater
! Importance will come with the period
Of reconstruction.
THE Red Cross and the Council of
National Defense have recognized the
necessity of taking all possible steps
to meet these growing demands at
home and forestall the threat Of danger
to the civilian population through the
utilization in war work, both military
and public health, of the nursing force
from private practice and hospitals,
and broad plans are being laid to in
terest educated women of all classes in
Evening star., 1917-09-24
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been reported to
the health department in the last twenty -four
hours:
Francis A. Wood. 50 years. 4O2 A stree,
southeast.
Amey n. Hillyer, "a years. 3s4s Woodley
road. d. c.
James c. Higgs, c. years, 2401 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest.
Robert L. Wilson, &c years, 1864 Irving street
northwest
Joseph Watson, 20 years, II and Sd street.
northeast.
Johanna Miller, Gl years. 1904 Linden stree
northeast.
Blanche Grey. &c years, Emergency Hospital
Carrie Reeder, 80 years Garfield Hospital
Charles Talbot, 43 years Emergency Hospital
James Allen 10 years Emergency Hospital
Robert Hebron, As years, Freedmen's Hos
pitai.
Mildred Henderson, 3 years, 3o6 d stree
southwest.
James H. c. Gaskins, CT years, 3 18th stree
southeast.
Frank Fletcher, year. 1877 Linger's court.
Spencer Young, - years, 13 Fitzhugh cour
southeast.
Evening star., 1917-09-24
KAISER ON EASTERN FRONT.
After Short Stay at Budapest Is
Guest of Bulgarian King.

BERLIN. September %. via Amster-
dam. September 24.-An official state
ment issued today states that Emperor
William left September IS to visit the
German troops on the Russian front.
After short stay at Budapest he pro-
ceeded to Curtea de>Afges, where he
visited the mausoleum of King Charles
and Queen Elizabeth.
He continued his journey on the 21st,
leaving Guirgevo, travelling on a Hun
garian steamer to Tchernavoda, where
he was met by King Ferdinand and
Crown Prince Boris and Prince Cyril.
After reviewing a German regiment,
the party crossed the long bridge from
Tchernavoda to the railway station on
the left bank of the Danube.
LONDON. September 24.-Emperor
William. says a dispatch from Amster-
dam to Reuters, has visited the battle
fields in Rumania and inspected the
troops which participated in the cam
paign in Pennsylvania and Rumania in
the autumn of 1915. These troops are
now on the Moldavia battle front. Ad-
dressing the troops. Emperor William
pointed out the worldwide historical
Importance of this fighting, which, he
said. was also of great Importance
economically for the home lands The
emperor concluded with the declaration
that IF war was to continue it was not
the Germans fault"
Evening star., 1917-09-24
YOM KIPPUR TOMORROW.
Jews Throughout City Prepared q
Observe Day of Atonemeuk

Jews throughout the city are prepaEans
to observe Yom kpper. the Jewish Day
Of Atonement. which begins at sunset to-
morrow and ends at sunset the day fol-
lowing. The day Is the most solemn OF
all days in the Jewish calendar. being
passed in fasting and prayer.
The day Is spent in the synagogue. sew
eral services being held Atonement IS
effected by humbling oneself before God
in sincere penitence, in abstaining from
all worthy pursuits and pleasures and by
a day of devout devotion. according to the
Jewish belief.
Evening star., 1917-09-24

CAPE MAY. n. J., September 24.-Fu-
neral services for George w. Boyd, pas
senger traffic manager Of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad, who died here Saturday.
will be held tomorrow at his summer
home in this city at IL o'clock. Rev.
Paul s. Howe, rector of the Epfsco-
pal Church of the Advent, is to officiate.
Burial will be in West Laurel Hill ceme-
terry. Philadelphia, the body being taken
to Philadelphia in a special car.
From railroad officers and other friends
Of Mr.. Boyd many messages of condo
lence have been received by the family.
The list of honorary pallearers has been
tentatively arranged. but will not be an
nounced until acceptances have been re-
ceived from those who are out of the city.
Evening star., 1917-09-24
GENUS OF PEAR TREE FOUND
Plant Was Discovered Near Expert.
ment Station in japan.

eaDieeram to The Evening Star and
Chicago Daily News. Copyright, 1917.
TOXIC. September 24-Dr. Beimer. a
noted pomologist and director Of an
oregon agricultural experiment station
claims to have discovered in the vi
cinity OF the botanical experiment sta
ton at Yokkaichi, near Nagoya, the
original genus of the pear tree. When
grated on blighted trees this exter-
inmates the blight and also may pro
ouce a new genus Of pear which will
spread over the world in the future.
Evening star., 1917-09-24
BAND CONCERT.

By the United States Soldiers
Homo Band in the bapdstand this
afternoon at o'clock. John S. NJ.
Zimmerman, director.
My Country. IT'S of Thee"
March. World Peace. .Zamecnik
Overture, Raymond Thomas
1dyl. Roses and Memories
Ted Snyder
Selection. MY Home Town
IN SdIiOli
Fox Trot. Along the Road to
Waikiki Observation-Disclosures Paley
Waltz Suite, THE Blue Danube
Strauss
Song Request. Somewhere
Finale, ITO the Front Hume
''The Star Spang!ed Banner"
Evening star., 1917-09-24
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported to the
health department in the last twenty-four hours
Laurence L. and Ethel B. Westcott, boy.
Richard II. and Matte f. Thornton, girl.
William A. and Nettie A. Stewart. girl.
Charles and Margaret l.. O'Keefe, girl.
Irving z. and Alice V. lawson, girl.
Joseph and Addie Smith Keyes. boy.
Samuel =. and Blondole S. Terrell, girl.
William and Cora L. Davis. girl.
Evening star., 1917-09-24

Admiral Keppel commanded many
British warships since he served as
midshipman In 1854. He was engaged
in many campaigns and accompanied
DIR. Livingstone on an expedition up the
Zambesi. As commander of the British
ship Avou. up the Kongo, he was in
charge Of an expedition for the pun
tshment of pirates who had attacked
and pillaged the American vessel Joseph
Nickeroon. and received high commen-
dation for the skin and gallantry with
which the operations were conducted
Evening star., 1917-09-24

the task. 1t is realized that many
women, who for various reasons would
not be available for taking care of the
wounded at the front, might be per-
forming equally valuable service at
home through aiding in the work of
disease prevention and the spread OF
scientific knowledge"
Evening star., 1917-09-24

Who remembers when we
used t fall back on pork chops
when money got tight?
Mrs. Lafe Bud is spendin' th'
day with her folks where she wuz
SO happy an SO single.
Evening star., 1917-09-24
U. S. Torpedo Boat Disabled.

The Navy Department announces that
torpedo boat on patrol duty off the
Virginia capes has been disabled bv a
minor mechanical accident on board, and
mas been towed to port The accident
involved no injury to any of the crew.
Evening star., 1917-09-24
Comment in Chile.
Duty of South America.

However great the disparity of
forces" it adds. "our foreign chan
celery should make still greater ef-
forts to strengthen the real conception
of a South America political union
and to maintain intact in it's general
lines the entente between the three
most powerful republics on the con-
tinent."
Diario Illustrado says that Argen-
tina is acting according to the laws
of honor in demanding an explanation
from Germany. 1t declares that Chile
would act in the same manner against
any power in the world. no matter
how strong.
Evening star., 1917-09-24

German naturalists are interested in
the fact that the wild rabbits of that
country seem to be changing their
habits With other things building
their nests above ground instead of in
burrows.
Evening star., 1917-09-24

A physician is the inventor of a hol-
low cane in which he carries all the
medicine bottles he ordinarily needs to
have with him.
Evening star., 1917-09-24
BRITISH DESTROYER SUNK
BY GERMAN SUBMARINE

LONDON, September PA British de-
stroyer has been torpedoed and sunk by
a German submarine in the approaches to
the channel. according to admiralty
announcement There were fifty survivors
Evening star., 1917-09-24

The Philadelphia postmaster has re-
ceived instructions to revoke the sec
ond-class mail privileges of the l'hiladel-
phia Tageblatt and rs Sunday edition,
the Philadelphia Sonntag gsblatI.
Evening star., 1917-09-24
The Riggs National Bank
OF WASHINGTON, D. c.
OF WASHINGTON, D. c.

COOPERATION BETWEEN BANKER AND DEPOSITC
1T is established fact that cooperation is mutually ad
vantageous to both banker and depositor.
This bank realizes and appreciates the extent to which
the cooperation of its depostors has helped grow to its
present strength We feel the other hand, that coop
Grafton part has been substantial
depositor evidenced by the steady rise to OF
of the most prominent business in the
y who started on their with modest balances
books
We always glad to give depositors the benefit
of knowledge and experience in business Matters and
facilities are always at their service.
Capital 100000 Surplus, $2,OOOOOO
Resources ouer Sz9OOO,OOO
Evening star., 1917-09-24
REAR ADMIRAL KEPPEL DIES,
British Commander Who Punished
Pirates for Pillaging American Ship.

LONDON. September 24-The death
is announced of Rear Admiral Leicester
Chantrey Keppel, retired.
Evening star., 1917-09-24

BUDAPEST, September %. via Amste
dam September 24.-NeWspapers in II
Evening star., 1917-09-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.

/ WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
debts contracted by any one but myself.
BERNARD IICARI0NE.
l1:1 Pa. ave. sc. 20
fHB 6OARD OF PHARMACY OF THE Dis
trice Of Columbia will hold Its regular quarterly
exAmlna tions October II and IL. 1917. Applica-
tions must be filed with tho secretary on or be-
fore October I.
j VIII NOT BE REsPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS
unless contracted by myself
JAMES EDWARD DUvALL.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-07
HIGH COURTS GRIND OUT
 MANY IMPORTANT DECISIONS

Lake district for a federal military post where 25,000 soldiers can be maintained.
 The opponents of the bond issue claimed that an excessive price was being squandered for the pro- perty bought at a wholly excessive valuation; that the City of Tacoma could not venture to acquire an in- debtness of this nature so far re- moved from it's incorporated limits and with no intimate connection with the city's activities; that it was a federal post and the cities of the state could not bond themselves to liquidate what was legitimately function of the federal War De partment.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-07
THE DIAMOND FROM THE SKY
 AT DREAM TONIGHJ

Synopsis of Chapter 30.- Grand Climax "The American Earl". Led by Marmaduke Smythe, the housemen, overcomes Blair's assail- ant. It is DeVaux, the "Knave of Clubs. At the gypsy rem dezvous, Arthur and Ester have seen a happy years speed by and in it's course it has brought them their hearts desire a child. Again the scene shifts to England. Marmaduke Smythe dis covers marriage license, proving that centuries ago the original Ar thur Stanley had taken as his wife one Rachel Harding. Blair is ar rested, charged with the murder of Dr. Lee. Enroute to Scotland Yard, BIair's machine collides with that of DeVaux and Blair escapes. Vivian joins him and the two are away. The document which Marmaduke has found is proof that Arthur is a direct descendant of Sir Arthur Stanley. The proof and the diamond, Smythe brings to Ester and Arthur. The two return to the rightful sta ton in life, and are enthusiastically received upon their return to Stan ley Hall. Quabba is named King of the Gypsies. So speed the hap py days. All is love and peace. The little American earl, the son of Arthur and Ester, has "The Dia. mond From the Sky" and all ends happily except that somewhere in the world, is the desperate Blair and Vivian. his vixenish wife, who IS tho incarnation of desire for "The Diamond From the Sky". tEnd) Don't miss this show.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-07
HOUSE PERFECTS
 ITS ORGANIZATION

for the position of speaker and his election comes as a complete sur prise, indicating considerable strength for the representation of the Fourth Division in any event. out show of favoritism and the House then adjourned out of respect to Representative Held, deceased.
 The Senate has quite a different tale to tell. The higher solons are deadlocked yet over the chairman ship of their body and the two rival
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-07

WASHINGTON, D. C., March G. Following the decision in the Ap- pam case, the United States Su- preme Court handed down most important decision which will have far reaching consequences beyond the state of Washington which was immediately concerned. That is the Washington State Industrial Insurance law which was sought to be declared unconstitutional was up- held by the Supreme Court in a lengthy, very erudite, although somewhat modern, decision.
 It is expected a decision in the Adamson law will soon be handed down also.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-07

WASHINGTON, March 6.-The Senate democrats reelected all their former officers, a successor to Kern as floor leader has not yet been determined upon.
 This afternoon a sensation was sprung upon the body the name ot Grayson for Admiral was again sent to the Senate. This is the second nomination, and it is stated that Wilson will insist upon his confirmation.
 Wilson is the4 close personal friend of Grayson and the latter has been
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-07
BRITISH ARE REFUSED
 0N WEST FRONT

BERLIN, March 5.-A battle of intensely ferocious violence has com menced for possession of Bouch- avenues between the British and the Germans.
 Upon the German positions for two days the British have been con- centrating a fire of varying inten- sity. This morning they stormed the German positions but were driven back with terrific slaughter. The approaches to the German trenches were lined with dead. was similarly unsuccessful, an ami