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The Washington herald., 1917-02-11
SPORT LUST ALL BUT
LEADS men TO Death
Ed Philpitt and Party Have Narrow
Escape in Bay.

A narrowing tale Of the high seas was
told by Edward Philpttt. who returned to
his home at 1zl7 Harvard street north
west. last night
With Philpitt came George I. Twarger,
one time employe OF the Brooklyn, N. Y,
Post Office, and John Milligan. some time
OF Woodcliffe. n. ]. All came nearer
death than they ever care to again, after
charterfng a small vessel to carry them
down to the fishing grounds of Miami,
Fla -'.
Here's what happened in Philpitt's own
words.
I'VE never expected to see daylight
again, and we certainly had given up all
hopes OF ever getting to Washington. We
were In a 62-mile gale last Sunday night" /"
Had Only Ono Cont.
1T was frightful experience. We had
already started to make our wills. but
when we found that the total wealth of
the three Of US was only / cent, we de-
cided 1t was not necessary, and We threw
the cent overheard as a sacrifice PRAYERS
were on our lips and we were about
all in when rescued"
The trio left Washington on an ex-
tended vacation several weeks ago. When
they got to Miami, Fla, they decided to
charter a yacht for a fishing trip TO BIZ
MIMI one of the Bahama Islands. They
chartered the motor yacht Huntress,
owned by G. Sampson. of Miami who
accompanied the party as captain.
The trip from Miami to Bimini is only
forty-five miles, and after the log showed
the yacht had Travelled 100 miles, II was
decided Sampson had steered his party
to sea in several ways. His Judgment was
no longer accepted, and he was compelled
to turn his boat in a direction which
would strike the coast Of Florida some
where"
Engine Is Disabled.
The engine became disabled at about 5
o'clock Sunday evening.
Imagine how disheartenin9 It was
when two schooners and a steamer, who
must have seen our distress signals
passed US BY" said Tworger
I'VE hoisted the inverted United States
flag. which is an international signal of
distress We took off our coats. shirts
and other clothing and made distress sig
mails. Night came and we did not know
where we were going.
Then we noticed the ship was filling
with water. We prepared for the end
Morning came and We were listing badly.
I'VE sent up shout when he saw
the Bull Line steamship Hilton. We
frsnticsly signalled with the little
strength that was left in u.. and we
noticed that the Hilton was heading our
way.
Capt Severen Benson, of the Hilton,
ma neuvered alongside of our yacht and
cast line by which we climbed aboard
his ship"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11
LOUISIANIANS TO DANCE.
Proceeds VIII Finance Float for
inaugural Parade.

After an intensive campaign during
the past week the women members of
the families of the Louisiana Senators
and Representatives believe that they
have rounded-up practically all Louisi-
anians who reside in Washington, and
have sold them tickets to dance to
be given at the Ebbitt tomorrow night.
Dancing will be interrupted for TWEEN
ty minutes at II o'clock. when Senator
Ransdell will point out the advantages
of having a Louisiana society in Wash
ington. 1t is probable an organiza-
tion will be perfected at once.
The proceeds of the dance will go
toward fund being raised for Lou
isiaaa neat for the Inaugural parade.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11
PACIFISTS WILL URGE
REFERENDUM ON WAR

PaCihcists will stage e demonstration
at the Capitol tomorrow in favor of q
bill to have the power OF declaring war
placed in the hands Of the people.
The bill Of Representative Galloway. Of
Texas, provides for such a constitutional
change and strips Congress Of its power
to vote upon a declaration Of war.
Members OF the Emergency Peace Frsd-
Grafton will have charge OF the CAPITOL
feature. A special train bearing dele
gates from New York will leave that
city late tonight and representatives
from all parts OF the country are e1-
peeted TO Join the party tomorrovI
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11

Mrs. C. C. Covert, OF Capitol Hill, until
after inauguration.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. Adams. of Auburn.
N. Y, after spending weeks in Florida,
returned to their home last evening. Mr..
and Mrs. Adams have many friends In
this city and have been house guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs C. c. Covert for a few
days.
z. Assistant Pharmacy Inspector Harry
Evans, who has been i'll at his home
several days. has returned to duty.
d. B. Speers. of Norfolk. Va. is in
the city for few days and In stoppin9
at the New National Hotel
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11
SAYS BIBLE FORETOLD WAR.

That the Bible Ioretold the warfare now
going on in Europe, prophesied that
America would be involved in the world
wide conf1agration, and pointed out that
there is immediate necessity for prepared
ness will be set forth in a lecture to be
delivered next Sunday afternoon at Polls
Theater by r. o. Alexander. a prominent
cotton merchant of Charlotte, n. C.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11
Purely Personal

Miss Margaret E. Rauber has received
probationary appointment In the Gen.
eral Land once.
William PIemmons has been reinstated
In the Patent ONCE.
Miss Loretta T. Corcoran has received
temporary appointment in the Geologi-
cal Survey.
Lawson Alexander has received an ap-
potntment in the Government Printing
ONCE.
Miss Fors L. Yaden has received a pro-
bationary appointment In the Bureau of
Mines.
Mrs. Kate S. Yates has been reinstated
in the Patent once.
Leon C. saffelle. clerk in the Geological
Survey, has received a promotion.
Ferdinand Voith. OF the Geological Sur
yey has been transferred to the Treas
TRY Department.
P. F. Gilmartin has resigned from his
POSITION in the Indian Once.
Ray r. Adams, clerk in the Patent OF
fee, has resigned.
Clarence SchoIl. clerk in the Bureau OF
Mines, has resigned.
Alfred A Chambers, Of Ohio, Junior
chemist in the Geological Survey, was
promoted to assistant chemist.
Leroy Childress has left for an extend
ed vacation.
John H. Lewis, Of this city. has resign
ed as messenger boy in the Patent ONCE.
George ]. Hadley has returned from a
business trip through the New England
States.
Thomas A. Lambert, Of Massachusetts,
& clerk in the Pension ONCE, has been
transferred to the Treasury Department.
+. T. Lvingood is out again after be-
ing confined to his home for six weeks
IN account of illness.
Harry o. Hauber has received a tenn
porary appointment in the Bureau OF
Mines.
Miss Lulu NJ Crutcher has received
probational appointment in the Bu-
reau of Mines.
Leo E. Ohlander has received a pro-
bational appointment in the Indian Of
fee.
Miss Augusta A. Ritter, of the Bu-
reau of Engraving and Printing has
resigned.
Thomas Miller, of the Government
Printing ONCE. has returned to work
after a few days illness.
Senior Surgeon n. w. Austin, of the
Public Health Service, is on leave for
thirty days.
Barry Greene, of Roanoke. Va, presi-
dent of the City Baseball League and
sporting man of npte, was q visitor to
Washington yesterday.
Miss Cecile Ferraro, 1880 Columbia
road. Is spending a few days with
friends in Baltimore, Md.
Alex Robinson, city clerk of Bridge
port, Conn.,. is in Washington for few
days.
Mrs ]. H. Haughmont and her daugb-
ter Miss Louise. both of New York City.
are guests at the residence Of Mr.. and
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11
U-BOAT SINKS Is SHIPS.

Berlin (via Sayville wireless). Feb. 10
A German submarine which has just re-
turned to port, announced the destruc-
tion of fifteen ships, it was stated today
by the Overseas News Agency. Ten
steamers, agsregating 1900 tons, were
sunk in the Atlantic. A British steamship
of 5000 tons was sunk in the North Sea-
In addition three British and one French
trawlers were sent down.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11
WANTS DATA ON SHIP FEARS

Representative Plat, of New York,
yesterday introduced a resolution oail-
ing upon the President to furnish Con-
gress with information as to whether
American ships trading with Great
Britain, France, or Italy are being held
in the United States because OF threats
of destruction by the naval vessels OF
q foreign power.
He also desires to know whsf rteps,
II any, have been taken by the Navy
Department to protect American shfp-
ping.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11
SHIP CARG0ES A SECRET

New York, Feb. 1o-Collector Of the
Port Malone today ordered that all mani
tests, disclosing the nature Of cargoes Of
outgoing ships, be kept secret.
This step Is taken as a precautionary
mes sure as 1t Is deemed unwise to per-
nit German agents to learn what the
various liners are carrying. 1t was an
nounced,
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11

at the Ebbitt House. The Insulation =
the wiring of the machine was isnft
when the engine bsck-fred. Dana
totaled $50
The vacant house at III street north
west, was found open yesterday by shs
agents, Belt & O'BTien- Investigation re-
vealed the fact that the building had
been stripped Of much valuable plumbing
The show window OF the store Of Louis
SidoFsky. 1895 Seventh street northwest
was broken into early yesterday and
robbed of three pairs Of trousers ~alusS
at ~
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11
G. A. R. TO HONOR LINCOLN,
Women AuxiIiaries to Join In Mon
ster Birthday Celebration

women Auxfi1ar1es 10 JOIN IN Mon
ster Birthday Celebration
The G. A. R., Sons of Veterans, Span
ish War Veterans, Women's Relief Corps
Ladies OF the G. A. R., Daughters OF
Veterans, all auxiliaries and the Legion
Of Loyal Women are to have a celebra-
tion in honor of Abraham Lincoln's
Birthday" tomorrow. at p. m. In the
First Congregational Church, corner OF
Tenth and G streets northwest.
Uncle joe Cannon, of Illinois, is to
give "reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln
DR.. James Logan Gordon. pastor OF the
First Congregational Church, will speak
Mr.. John G. Capers. OF Washington City
will pay a tribute from the South to
Abraham Lincoln. Patriotic airs are tc
be rendered by the Marine Band Orches-
ira. and the vocal music is to be given
by the Musurgia Quartet. under the direc-
ton of Mr.. Harry Wheaton Howard. Nc
cards are necessary.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11
NOTED THEATRICAL MAN DIES.

New York, Feb. 1o-For more than
thirty years one Of Americas leading
theatrical managers, Al Hayman, s., re-
tired. died here today after an illness of
several years. He Is credited with hav-
ing originated the theatrical syndicate
ideas here.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11

A German colliery has installed q cam
teen 500 feet below ground to save It's
miners timA
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11

The grand jury of the Southern District
OF New York is about to begin an inquiry
into alleged combinations in restraint
OF trade in the news print paper industry,
according to an announcement made by
the Department of Justice yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11

Miss Cecile Ferraro, 1880 Columbia
road. Is spending few days with
friends in Baltimore, Md.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11

Traffic was blocked in Ninth and +
streets northwest yesterday afternoon at
4 80 o'clock when the fire department was
called out to put out the blazing automo-
bile OF David E. Roberta who Is stopinE
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11

housebreaker, with a sweet tooth,
visited the fruit stand of Nicholas Koirch-
apoIis. Ninth street and Louisiana ave-
nue., Friday night and took 81 worth of
raisins, figs and dates.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11

Alex Robinson, city clerk of Bridge
port, Conn.,. is in Washington for few
days.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-16
GALATz IS
u..DER FIRE
Of lEUT0NS
Heavy A rtilfe Is
Dragged Across
Marshes
tSLAVS CLAIM GAIN
<\AROUND FOSCANI
lighting In This Sec
y ton Is Most
Furious

LONDON. Jan. 16A1Teutonic
forces have succeeded despite the
marshes, lakes and rivers Of the
Danube boundary section OF Dob
rudia, in bringing up heavy artil
lcry.
Dispatches from Berlin said tha
Galatz was under Fl e today fror
such cannon placed on the bank o.
The Danube opposite the Rumaniac
city. Russian and Rumanian force.
have forced "a stoppage Of the Ger
man infantry advance around thai
city from the southeast. and the of
fetal statements indicated also that
the Teutonic attempt 20 encircle the
town from the southwest had been
greatly slowed up.
OF interest here also was the Rus
sian statement OF successful of
fensive in the valley section of Ru
mania. TO the northeast of Focsani
Fighting in this sector is proceed
ng with the greatest violence. the
forces on both sides clashing In fire.
quent hand-to-hand encounters Not
only have the German troops been
thrown back here. but their losses
have been enormous.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-16
FEDERAL WORKERS
SEEK SUPPORT OF
ORGANIZED LABOR

With a view TO promoting tte
adoption of n higher wage scale for
fedc-ll employees. Is men were Sc
.ccted by federal workers in De
ttoit, Monday night. TO enlist the
yupport II political officials and orc
Ranized LABOR. The bill carrying the
salary irc-cs Sc wa passed by the
house 81 representative bat is not
yet out frof the senate committee.
OmCers OF the federal employees
union We're elected. Monday night as
follows; Wi'.ian, !. Buchanan, i'm
migration service. president A. +.
Startling. c., .odian service. iiryt
vice president; Spurgeon X. smith.
customs setvice. second vice-presi-
dent. Grace |. Taylor. customs ser
wee, CORE sronding Fecretary, james
4. Jewell. immigration service. re-.
cording secretary; G. L. SffoN
bridge. lighthouse service. trcasur.
er: and Philip EichOrn, immigration
service, guardian.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-16
Not Expected To Be
Peady Before Next
Week
JEVEN MEASURES
INTRODUCED
Rep. VanIerveen Is
Unseated In rap
ids" Contest

(Stdf Correspondent Detroit Times
sing. Mich. Jan. l6.-lht
third week of the 1917 Legislature
opened Monday night with a session
of the house that lasted only half
hour Seven new bills made their
appearance. bringing the total OF
house bills To date up 10 4S.
The measures most looked for,
those providing tho machinery "a
carry into effect the statewide pro
hibition amendment adopted last
November by popular vote. are still
being held IN abeyance. however
Rep. Merlin Wiley, of the 500
member OF the house liquor commit.
tee and one of the attorneys who
worked on the Anti Saloon league
bill that practically Was completed
last week, does, not expect IL to be
ready for introduction before next
week. Rep. Wiley will introduce
his hill
II think II will not be ready this
week." he said today. "oltho II
night be in shape along about Fri
doy. Judge Person is making the
7nal DIR II Of it,-and is putting OF
he hni. hing touches at present"
II Is understood that the league
kill will adhere TO the allowing OF
mportations OF liquors By indlyidu
ais for their personal use. and will
also adhere 10 the limits previously
announced. OF one pint OF whisky q
month. or one gallon OF wine. OF
three gallons OF beer. d.
The house last might voted to un
seat Theodore vandervecn. OF Crane
Rapids. ono Of three Democrats from
that city who werc swarn ,n or th'
nrst day 6f The session. and Civ,
his seat to Aid. George welch. Re
publican. The vote followed the re-
(Continued ON Page Thres)
The Detroit times., 1917-01-16
McAdoo, Tumulty ct al,
Deny PrOfiting BY
Trust Breach
WILL TAKE STAND
IN REBUTTAL
Broker insists He Got
Information From
Henry
By ,. p. YoDER.

tSfdf COI respondent United Press.
WASHINGTON. Jan. is.- Denia
MS vigorous and numerous a.
Thomas W Lawson's startling n
NOR charges In the house note lee
probe are slated for the next tw
days before The rules committee.
All persons available 20 date have
entered unofficial denials except Mrs
Ruth vlscountI. She says see Law
son" regardiAg her alleged claim
that " y Price. Washington news
paperman. was go-betwcen for Sec
rotary Tumulty and others on mott
leak profits
These unofficial dcnials will he
strengthened by others under oath
when Tho committee met al 10
o'clock today. II had not finished
with Lawson or. az least he had
not said an ~ wanted 10 say.
The real surprise Of Yesterday an.
ternoon startling session. in whicl
names were hnr.ed right aud lett
was the fact that Lawson brought H.
! tho name oi secretary Lansing
II had been common gossip for
days that NJ wonlh name Henry
but Henry had entered such Wig
orous denial in advance that tn
news bad not come 10 light
The ugly rumors" referred 10 b.
Henry later had been passed abou.
fown for snme time tho the name :
tCoutinued ON pHge Thrsel
The Detroit times., 1917-01-16
2 U-BOATS
EXPECTED IN
NEWL0ND0A
d e IL t 8 c h and and
Larger COnsOrt Re-
ported On Way
RETURN CARGOES
ARE WAITING
Vessels Will Take Back
Cargoes of Rubber,
Tin and Nickel

NEW YORK, Jan 1e--Paul Hi.
ken, general manager OF the East.
ern Forwarding company. has left
New York. II was admitted today.
fer New Loutcn In anticipation of
the early arrival OF a German mer.
chant submarine Whether the un-
dersea freighter will be the Deutsch-
land or some other craft was not
stated, but reports have been re-
fceived here that q submarine larger
than the Deutschland is making its
way 10 the United States and that
the Deutschland is following.
Statements credited TO New York
merchants are to the effect that th5
boat IS expected in New London this
week. A return cargo for both
boats. more than 1000 tons OF crude
rubber. tin and nickel is stored in
New d.ondon.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-16
FERRIES FIGHT
ice IN RIVER
Promise Stalled In Mid Stream
Tuesday; Britannia aBttles
To Keep Channel Open

Flowing thru. veritabie field OF ice
on every trip. Detroit and WinGsor
ferry boats manage 10 keep running
on a 15-mirute schedule Tuesday
morning with only an occasional in.
terruption.
The Promise exhausted her sup
ply OF steam in one of her early
trips from Windsor TO Detroit and
VAS held up in the middle OF the
liver for more than five minutes
After her boilers were replenished
she got under way without difficulty
snd little trouble was experienced
after that.
The car ferries lower down in the
river. however. voie reported as
having considerable difficulty.
No serious trouble was expected
during the day Ferrymen declare
that the britannia, the Detroit and
Windsor Ferry corapany's big pleas.
ure boat. has adequate power TO
keep the vessel path open by occa.
sionally swinging into the center of
The river and carry ing the slush
down into the lower part Of the
channel lbe Britannia was PRESS
cd I'M service a an ice eaker
Monday night after The Pleasure aud
tho Promise had ben caught several
times la he ice foes Capt. Michel.
son, comm iore or the company.
said that while ccal is being con
served there is no shortage.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-16
CHORUS OF OEN|ALS BY
HIGH OFFICIALS GREETS
.LAWSON'S LEAK CHARGES
CONSTANTINE TO
Be DEP0SED
Italian Prince To Rule In His
Place, Says Rumor
In New York

NEW YORK. Jan. l6 lit Is uu.
dcrstood that King Constantine OF
Greece will be deposed and an ltal.
an. prince placed on the Greek
hrone." declared a special dispatch
rom Rome published today by the
New York Tribune.
This action" the dispatch con
tinues. according 10 report has the
yu'l approval OF the Venizelos FAC.
tion. The decision is said 10 have
been reached al the recent confer
once OF Entente leaders here
The Tribune dispatch added that
the Duke OF Aosta has been chosen
"a Co-r'nn'ire.s successor. but has
not yet accepted. e-s----.,--.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-16
PAR VALUE OF
HACKFTT MOTOR
STOCK is $40

Thru inadvertence the advertise
ment OF the Hackett Motor Car
company published in The Times,
Monday. announcing the increase in
The price OF the stock 20 $3.50 al
midnight on Saturday Ian. 20. 70.
ferTed 70 the par value as 800
This. OF course. was an error and
should have read $40. The ad
vance. " Is stated. is made be
cause OF the assured dividends that
will be paid this year"
The Detroit times., 1917-01-16
SAFETY FIRST"
STOPS MISHAPS
IN FORD PLANTS

The efficacy OF the Safety First"
propaganda is strikIngly illustrated
IN the case cf the Ford Motor com
pany's record for December. II the
various plants flEfl men we're em-
T loved for 81 days. and only 81 ac.
cidents, all cf them Of a minor ma
ture. occurred. The majority OF them
we're hani labor mishaps. 0ccyring
among those who handle trucks and
stock
In the majority Of departments
there were no accidents. In rs there
was only one each. and in 13 only
two each.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-16
BILL PROVIDES
SOIL SURVEY
Legislator Would Get Data On
Possibilities of Pine
Barrens

LANSING. Mich. Jan. ia com.
plete0 soil survey OF Michigan's 40
northern counties. 10 cost $275.000.
is provided in bill to be intro
duced into the legislature this week
by Rep. Merlin Wiley. Of Sault ste.
Marie
The work is expected 10 show the
people just what can be expected OF
the unoccupied land OF the so-callcd
pine barrens. and to protect the
state and the public against land
fakirs.
The work. IL authorized. will re-
quire approximately six years for
completion.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-16
Trio, SreSh From De-
bauch, Open Up
Furnace
BULLDOG SAVES .....
FORTY PEOPLE
Damage To Building
Is Estimated At
$4,000

Forty persons who live IN
the brick apartment building at
Nos. 354-364 tiendrie-ave., owe
their lives to a bulldog, BUS
ter owned by Mrs. Margaret
McGlinehey, one Of the tenants.
Buster" aroused early Tues
day morning, by the heavy
smoke, by barking and scratch
ing at her door, awakened his
mistress, who in turn aroused
the other seven families who
lived In the apartment. The
damage to the building Is about
$4,000.
The two men who were over.
come by smoke in the basement
Of the apartment and died on
the way to the city receiving
hospital are still unidentified.
They were known In the local
ity as whisky Dick" and
"Schrock."
The Detroit times., 1917-01-16
GIDDINGS FUNERAL
TO BE WEDNESDAY
IN KALAMAZOO

Funeral services will be heln In
Kalamazoo Wcdnc day aftern0Ca
for Theron r. Giddlngs who died
ruddcn'y Monday While ~ his work
II the Offices OF the Michigan Mutual
Life Insurance company The last
rites will be under auspices OF inc
Masons Until WedneSAay friends
in Detrett can view ~ body in the
" r. Hamilton & Company under
taking parlors, No. 26 Elizabcth-st
west. Mr Giddings was Etatc in
surancc cmmissioner du ing the ad-
ministgation OF Gov Rich. and he
llfo had served as county clerk
sf-'. 80 -'at- -~pt kt-d-tN~t
a. gnt. M
The Detroit times., 1917-01-16
JIT..EY
Driver DR. .YNS
Ice of River Breaks Under
Weight of
Vchitle

FLINT. Mich, Jan ia jitne,
bus. driven by Jlmes +. O'Brien
~ ms d thru the ice while using the
rozcn Flint river as a highway. las
aight O'Br!cn. the sole occupant,
was drowned at the wheel.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-16

WASHINGTON. Jan l6.-Th,
condition OF Admiral George Dewey
hero OF Mania bay was reported
unclaimed shortly after ; a m. TO
lay. There il. however. PRACTICAL
chance that he will live more
an a few days He is afflicted
IN arterio sclerosis. his physicians
atpd
The Detroit times., 1917-01-16

The fifth annual exhibition OF the
National Capital Poultry and Pig
con association will open in Wash
lnrton today and continue until the
end OF the week.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-16

Theodore Murphy, janitor OF tn.
apartment building at No. 356-36t
Hendrie-aye., corner OF Riyard.st.,
and two unidentified companions
perished in R fire which started
around the furnace in the basement
OF the building shortly after
o'clock, Tuesday morning. drove oc-
cupants from the building in their
night clothing and caused damage
estimated at several thousand dol
lars
The building is owned by David
Rosenthal, No. SOs Farnsworth-ave..
and $4,000 damage was caused the
grocery store stock owned by
(CoptInued on Page Three.N
The Detroit times., 1917-01-16

NEW YORK--Among the alleged
cruel acts upon which Mrs Anna
Polowetsky bases her claim for di.
vorce from Charles is the one that
he referred to her dlsparaeingly a.
a Prussian.''
The Detroit times., 1917-01-16

Prfnting--the plain nest ktnd-thrt
n rtgkt--Ttmes job Dcpt.--Main f52o.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-16
ADMIRAL DEWEY
STILL ALIVE
Can Survive But Few Days,
However. Say
Physicians

WASHINGTON. Jan. i6-Ad-
miraI Dewey d s.ilctly worse.
Or. A. M FaLntlcr-y announced
In his second bIiie,in today.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-16

n The Times prints II. The Times believes II