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The Washington times., 1917-02-18
THE DISTRICT COURT, ITS PROB.
LENS AND THE SOLUTION

When court Of justice perennially
finds itself 900 cases behind the cur
rent calendar and the residents Of
the District have to wait two years
to get hearing before that tribunal,
manifestly there is something radi-
cally wrong.
Such, however, is the plight in
which the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict finds itself today and has found
itself for a number Of years.
There is but one possible remedy
for this deplorable state of affairs:
Enlargement of the court. That
remedy is provided in bills intro
duced in Congress by Senator
overman and Congressman Carlin.
One or the other Of these bills should
be passed before the present session
of Congress adjourns.
Created on March 8, 1868, the Su-
preme Court Of the District con-
sisted Of chief justice and four as
sociate justices. In 1879 the per-
sonnel Of the tribunal was increased
by one associate justice. Thus, for
the past thirty-six years the court
has been composed Of six jurists.
In the meantime, however, the
population Of WASHINGTON has in
creased by so per cent, and the busi-
ness Of the court by more than 200
per cent.
It is a physical impossibility for
the six members Of the tribunal to
ever catch up with the work before
them. At the beginning Of each court
year the justices are faced by about
900 cases of various and Intricate
natures, many Of them involving the
lives and liberties Of men and wom-
en-, property rights, civil causes Of
every description, and condemnation
proceedings in which the United
States Government is vitality in
terested.
At the end of the court year the
jurists find they have disposed of
about one-half of the cases, but at
the same time an equal number or
more have accumulated on the
docket. 1t is an endless chain. All
of their efforts to expedite matters
have been .unavailing and all their
plans for reducing the accumulation
of cases have failed.
Practically every lawyer in Wash
ington who practices before the Su-
preme Court realizes that the jurists
are hopelessly swamped and that two
additional associate justices are i'm
peratively needed, if any hope of or
derby and prompt disposition of cases
is to be entertained.
The long delays which must be ex-
perienced in the Supreme Court be-
cause of the condition of the docket
mean denial of justice in many in
stances and miscarriage Of justice in
others.
The appropriation carried in the
bills providing for enlargement of
the court is $4,000 year, or sala-
ries of $4,000 for the two additional
justices. The Federal Government
could not invest that amount to bet
ter advantage for its own good than
by providing for the enlargement Of
the Supreme Court Of the District.
The Washington times., 1917-02-18
NO RESPEcToR OF PERSONS
Thug Just Hands One to Chief Of
Policies Son.

CHICAGO, Feb. 1S.-"Father,s chief
OF police, you know" stammered DR..
Arthur Schuettler, as a bold burglar
gifted" his watch and roll.
Arthur went down for the count,
his moustache all mussed UP.
When Papa Schuettler, new chief of
Chicago's police, and two automobile
loads of detectives arrived, the three
bandits who stopped. DR.. Arthur had
disappeared in their own machine.
The bandits are s135, q watch, and
medicine case richer, and all they said
was: I'VE should worry whose son
you are"
The Washington times., 1917-02-18
FOOD TO SUPPLANT BUDS
Vegetables to Be Planted Instead d
Of Flowers.

HAzLEToN, Pa, Feb. Is.-Cost of
living In Hazleton is to be reduced
next summer by the women, who
have banded together and today an
nounced their intention OF making
their flower beds into vegetable gar
dens.
Potato growers. one OF whom grew
twelve bushels last summer on half
a lot and another who harvested
fourteen bushels from a full lot, have
been invited to tell how they accom-.
plished these results.-..-,
The Washington times., 1917-02-18
To Entertain Mr.. Guernsey.

Mrs. George Thacher Guernsey, OF
Independence, Kan. is at the willard
for a few days on her way to the
state conference of Daughters of the
American Revolution at Wilmington,
Del. She will be the guest of the State
regents at luncheon on February 20.
On February % Mrs. Guernsey will
be the guest of the Chicago chapter
d. A. r. at their annual George Wash
ington luncheon.
Mrs. Guernsey will entertain at q
reception at the Washington Club
Monday afternoon from 8 to Z o'clock
In honor of the regents and chapter
officers OF the d. A. r. Mrs Guern-
sey II q candidate for president gen
eral of the organization, with the In
dorsement OF several hundred mem
bers Of the D. A. r.
The Washington times., 1917-02-18
GETS FIRST NAVAL RECRUIT.

oliver V. Stanton, nineteen years
old, 81 s street. northwest, was the
first man enlisted into the navy at
the new recruiting station over
Christiapi's drug store. Ninth street
and Pennsylvania avenue, after Il
opened for business for the first
time yesterday.
The Washington times., 1917-02-18
WHATS ON PROGRAM
Many Interesting Events Of impor.
tanee Are Scheduled
Today.

Patriotic service. Mount Vernon Council, No
is. Junior o. u. A. NJ, Metropolitan n. E.
Church, John Marshall place northwest, 7:St
.. m.
Patriotic service. Sons Of American Rsvolu-
tion. st. Johns Episcopal Church. Sixteenth
and H streets northwest. Z p. m
biblical prophecies foretold," address BY r.
c. Alexander. Polls Theatsr. afternoon.
Address Dy Henry X. Bush-Brovn, AL Souls
Unitarian Church, Fourteenth and L
streets northwest, p. m
Niid-vinter baccalaureats exercises, George
washington University, New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church, { p. m.
Lecture The Psychology Of Color; Its Rela-
tion to Health, Finances and Mind, by
Miss Louise Cults Powell. the Portland.
Concert By United States Soldiers Homs
Band Orchestra, Stanley Hall. $50 p. m.
Religious services, East Gate Lodge, No. q,
Order of Eastern Star, Masonic and Eastern
Star Home, 2. M.
Mass meeting. practitioners OF St. Paul's
Catholic Church. to discuss campaign for
SO. 900 parish hall. Fifteenth and streets
northwest. $50 p. m.
Hike Of the vanderlusters, start At Mclean,
Va. after reaching there on 1:A or 2lt
train.
Lecture, The Necessity for Uplift Work
Among Women" Prof. Charles II. Moore,
before Woman Wage Earners' Association.
Columbia Academy, Io4 street northwest,
p. m.
The Washington times., 1917-02-18
Tomorrow.

Masquerade. Washington saenEerbund. 3lt C
street northwest. 8 p. m.
Meeting Of National Federation OF Postofncs
Clerks local, Ninth and + streets north
west, s p. m.
Dance and euchre for benefit Of Conception
Academy. home OF Mrs. J. J. Meehan, SOs
Twenty-nrst street northwest, p: m
Meeting OF Law COMMITTEES, Washington
Board OF Trade, 4:lb p. m.
Meeting OF Georgetown Citizens Association.
Potomac Bank Hall. p. m.
Recital by Seyin Quartet. College Woman'
Mardi Gras ball. Washington Camp, Sons OF
Confederate Veterans, the Raleigh, s p. m.
Meeting Of Reserve oficers' Training Corps.
First annual indoor horse show, Washington
Riding and Hunt Club, at academy.
Twenty5second and streets northwest.
afternoon and evening.
Meeting. Monday Evening Club. 10 discuss
Charities Endorsement as a Means Of
Promoting Efficiency and Standardization, -
CONCERT. Marine Band Orchestra. Marine
BArracks, go p. m.
Lecture-recital on German, Austrian and Bo-
hemian songs, Nicholas Douty, under aus
pices OF the Society OF the Fine Arts, audi
torium OF New National Museum, p. IN.
Masonic-Potomac, No. .: BENJAMIN r.
pha, No. s3 Mount Pleasant, No. 20: Orient.
No. 5, Knights Tsmplar; Washington Coun-
ell No. l. Royal and Select Masters; Ruth.
No. !, Eastern star
Odd FellOws-Beacon. No. IS; Langdon. No.
2s: Union; No. II; Ruth, No. 2; Naomi. No.
], Rebekahs.
Knights Of Pythias-Amaranth, No. IS
Meeting District OF Columbia Federation OF
women's Clubs, New EbbItt, IL a. m.
Meeting, Central Labor Union, Typographi-
cal Temple, p. IN.
Tuesday.
Masonic-National. No. L.; Arminius. No. =:
Myron NJ; Parker. No. q; King David. No.
5: St: Johns; No Il A; Mizpah, No. s: F1del-
ity. No 10 Eastern Star.
odd Fellows-washington. No. s: Amity. No.
q: Mount Pleasant, No: .: Golden Rule.
knights OF PythIas-Excelsior, No. Il; CapI-
tai. No. -: Myrtle. No. -.
Daughters Of Amsrica-Triumph Council.
Wednesday.
Mssonic-Wa shInEton Centennial. No. B;
Osiris, No. %: East Gate, No. "a: Potomac.
No: ,, knights Templar: Areme. No. 10;
odd FeIiows-Eastern, No. I: Harmony. No.
?: Federal City, No. 20: Friendship, No. Il;
Mount Nebo, No. 4, Encampment.
knights OF Pythias-Equal, No. IL; Friend
ship Temple. No. ., Pythian Sisters.
Thursday.
Masonic-The New Jerusalem, No. .; Temple
Noyes. No. 81: William T. Hunt, No. is.
Odd Feilows-Columbia. No. 10; Exc,lsior.
No. IL; salem: No; 22: Covenant. No. "a.
social, old Masonic Temple. ~"
Modern woOdmen OF America-A. r. Talbot
Camp, No. ilsl2.
Friday.
Masonic-St. Johns, No. IL; HOPE, No. %;
Capital, No. II, Royal Arch Masons:
Takoma, No. Il; ST. Johns Lodge, No. Il,
Eastern Star.
Odd FeIlows-Csntrai. No. /: Phoenix No q;
Martha Washington, No. .; Dorcas, No. Z,
Rebsioahs.
knights Of Pythias-syracusians, No 10;
Rathbone- Superior. No. %; Rathbons Tenn
pie, No. s, Pythisn Sisters.
Saturday.
Odd FsllovS-Canton Washington, No. l
The Washington times., 1917-02-18

The District federation will hold .
reception at national suffrage head
quaurters, 1925 Rhode Island avenue,
on Saturday evening, February -,
in honor OF the delegates to the ma
tional exeCu.ivc ccUuD"il o: the Ma
tional American Woman Suffrage As
socIation. Only members, of the fed
Grafton are invited. The arrange
ments for the reception are in the
hands of Mrs. l. B. Swormstedt, chair.
man: Mrs. Henry b. F. Macfarlsnd,
Mrs. Frank Hiram Smell, Miss Flor
ence F. Stil9O Mrs. Anna Z. Hendley,
Mrs. George \. Armes, and Mrs. Henry
Churchill Cook
The Washington times., 1917-02-18
To Hold INFORMAL Reception.

The officers of the National Ameri-
can Woman Suffrage Association will
hold an informal reception at head
quarters, 1926 Rhode Island avenue,
on Thursday evening, February %, in
honor of the visiting delegates to the
national executive council, which will
convene in this city, February % to
IS, inclusive. DR.. Anna Howard Shaw,
who will come from Florida especially
for the event, and BIrs. Carrie Chap
man Gait will both be in the receiv-
ing line with other officers OF the ma
tional association.
The Washington times., 1917-02-18
To Give Dance Wednesday.

The Dixie Chapter of the United
Daughters of the Confederacy will
give a George Washington Birthday
dance on wednesday evening, Febru-
airy 81, at the Confederate Memorial
Home, 1922 Vermont avenue.
Mrs. Paul l.. Joachim is In charge
and will be assisted by Mrs. A. II.
Mitchell, Mrs, Maude Howell Smith,
Mrs. ]. w. Rose, Miss Lucy Morton,
and Miss Mary Coleman. The hall
will be decorated in the Confederate
colors. Refreshments will be served
during the evening. Tickets may be
obtained from any member OF the
committee.
The Washington times., 1917-02-18
Mrs. Huron Lawson Home.

Mrs. Huron W. Lawson returns to-
day from a short concert trip. having
given recitals in colleges at Radford.
Marion. and Basic City, Va, on Thurs
day. Friday, and Saturday evenings.
The Washington times., 1917-02-18

On Tuesday, February %, the hftf
dance OF a series which is given By
the. Robert E. Lee Chapter. No. 644
United Daughters OF the ,Confeder
acy. the fourth Tuesday of each
month, will be held at Confederate
Memorial Home, 1922 Vermont ave
nue.. These dances are among the
most attractive and pleasant affairs
given by the Southern organization
and will be under the supervision OF
the usual committees.
The Washington times., 1917-02-18
]. Completing PIny.

Miss Minnie Saxton is completing
a charming new fairy play. "Once
Upon a Time" which will be pro-
duced at one OF the leading theaters
during Easter week.
Miss Saxton is the author of "Do
You Believe In Fairies?" which was
recently given for the benefit OF the
Working Boys Home.
The Washington times., 1917-02-18
Those Who Are Asleep.

There are those so-called Christ
ians who are asleep. who ded OF the
sleeping sickness. In q spiritual
sense There are also those who. be-
ing awakened by hearing the Word
OF God, do not get up.
Sinners of this kind are like the
man who is aroused from slumber
by the remote soundings of a fire
alarm and. thinking that the fite in
no way will harm him. goes back to
sleep and is suffocated by the smoke
from the blaze below his bedroom.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-23
&. 4 0. FREIGHT HANDLERS AND
CLERKS STRIKE AT ASHLAND

Ashland, Ky, August 22-The C.
and o. freight clerks and freight
handlers this noon joined the c. and
o. yard clerks who went out on a
strike Tuesday for higher wages and
as result more than fifty men are
out on the strikes. The clerks are
demanding REIMBURSEMENT of their
wage scale to conform to that now in
effect in the c. and o. offices at Hunt
ington, which in many instances will
increase the wages twenty dollars a
month
The yard clerks submitted their
ultimatum to Supt, Harris Monday
The freight clerks submitted their
ultimatum to- freight superintendent
Altman Tuesday morning. The
freight handlers walked out in sym
patty with the clerks.
c. and O. officials stated that the
time allowed them for an adjustment
of the matter was not sufficient for
them to take it up with the higher
authorities. The clerks on the other
hand say that the ultimatum was not
issued until they had tried to get a
satisfactory settlement of their
claims otherwise.
Clerks from Silver Grove were
brought to Ashland last evening to
do the necessary work at the yards.
Unless the matter is speedily ad-
iusted it will have very demoraliz-
ing effect on freight conditions in
Ashland and surrounding territory.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-23
NO PLANS
Yet For Second Call Under DRAFT
Law--Nothlng VIII BE Done To
That End Until After the
Mobilization Of the First
Increment Of 097S,O0O
Men In October.

Washington, August ga full sta
tistical report on the operations OF
the draft law will be prepared by the
provost marshal generals Office Of
soon as the mobilization OF the first
increment of $4,000 men OF the ma
tional army has been completed some
time early In October.
Pending the preparation Of the re-
port, and careful analysis of the con.
dition It disclosed, no steps toward
calling a second increment to the col
ors will be taken.
General Crowder said today that
the call for the second Increment
never had been considered at any
conference at which he was present
and that he had no indications that II
had been taken up In any way by
President Wilson or Secretary Baker
The first increment which will fill all
the training camps-sixteen national
guard camps and sixteen national
army cantonments-to capacity, and
there will be surplus Of men behind
those assigned to the regular army.
The regulars are now 10000 above
full authorized war strength by vol
untary enlstments and the national
guard is in a similar situation.
Training facilities already are tax
ed to make ready for the front men
now available, and 1t is regarded as
very unlikely that organization of an
additional 100000 men of the national
army can be begun until the early
spring of 1918. Neither quarters nor
personnel to train the force will be
available before that time.
lnequities of an unavoidable nature
will be shown in the statistical re-
port. There probably will be some
amended regulations, based on actual
experience with the first increment,
and some amendments In the law
may be thought desirable by Con-
gress.
1t is possible that some provision
will be made whereby all the sons Of
one family will not be taken. A new
definition of the statue of married
men may be one of the things acted
upon.
Another matter to be worked out is
the status of aliens. Still another is
the status of men who have passed
beyond draft age since being drafted
and that of those who have become
Of draft age in the meantime.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-23
RULING IS MADE ON EXEMPTION
APPEALS

Several changes In the cases to be
appealed from the decision OF the To-
cal board, have been made by the war
department.
The cases to be appealed are as fol-
ows:
All cases where discharges are
granted by local boards on claims
made on grounds of dependency.
To take appeals in all cases where
the claims for exemption or discharge
are allowed by the local board under
the following circumstances
Where any doubt exists as to whe-
Their such exemption or discharge
should have been allowed.
Where any information Is obtained
or furnished, which would indicate
such discharge or exemption should
not have been allowed.
Where there is indication Of fraud.
Where designated representatives,
or the community at large, believes
the particular exemption or discharge
granted by the local board are not to
the best interests of the nation.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-23
GLAD TO TESTIFY
Says watoga Lady, "As To VIVA,
Cardui Has Done For Me, So
As To Help Others"

Watoga, W. Va.-Mrs. S. W. Caldwell,
OF this town, says: when about IS years
Of age, suffered greatly :. Sometimes
would 60 month or two, and | had
terrible headache, backache, and bearing
down pains, and would just drag and
had no appetite. Then :. il would last
-. two weeks, and was so weakening,
and my health was awful.
My mother bought me a bottle Of
Cardui, and began to improve after
taking the first bottle, so kept II up till |
took three IL gained, and was well
and strong, and | owe il all to Cardui.
| am married now and have 3 children
:. Have never had to have a doctor for
female trouble, and just resort 10 Cardui
II | need tonic. am glad TO testify TO
what 1t has done for me, so as to help
Others"
II you are nervous or weak, have head
aches, backaches, or any Of the other
ailments so common to women, why not
give Cardui trial? Recommended by
many physicians. In use over 40 years.
Begin taking Cardui today. II may
be the very medicine you need.
NC-lO
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-23
TWO GERMAN AIR RAIDS OVER
ENGLAND; 3 PERSONS KILL
ED; 9 PLANES DOWN

London, August 22-Two raids over
England have been made in the last
twenty-four hours.
Early today ten German airplanes
approached the Kentish coast and al
though they were unable to penetrate
far inland, dropped bombs on the i'm
portant channel port of Dover. Two
of the planes were brought down.
Three persons were killed and two
injured by bombs.
Evidently an attempt to reach LON
don was expected, as warning was
sounded in the city.
Several airships visited the York
shire coast in the north of England
during the night. Only slight dam
age was inflicted. Bombs were drop
ped at the mouth of the Humber.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-23
Navarro Cafe and Billiard ParIors
Cigars. Tobacco, Lunch and Soft
Drinks.
Call and spend your leisure hours.
c. E. MARTIN, Proprietor.
PEACE BY SPRING
Is the Report Received in Washing.
ton From influential Bankers In
New York.

Washington, August pa report
has been received here that the most
influential group Of bankers in New
York had advices which satisfied
them that the chances of peace be-
tween now and spring had increased
tremendously.
The nature of the data upon which
this conclusion has been based can
not be given. 1t is known, however,
that preliminary preparations are
under consideration for rearrange-
ment and retrenchment of banking
facilities to meet changed condition
To what extent the attitude of the
Wall Street group is predicted upon
Pope Benedicts proposals or wheth-
er confidential information has been
received through European connec-
tons, cannot be stated.
The information came through con-
fidential channels and its authenticity
cannot be doubted. Those to whom
it has been impaired declined to di-
vulge the details nor the precise ma
ture of the developments. however,
high officials seem absolutely salts
fled that the big banking group is in
possession of facts which warrant
them in preparing for a return to
normal conditions.
1t is understood that Germany at
present is more actuated by the eco
nomic, Industrial and commercial
condition of the empire as a world
force in the days Immediately fol-
lowing peace than by any immediate
military necessities which might
force her to accept losers terms.
Until the United States entered the
war Germany was confident of her
ability to finance the new fatherland
with capital from this country and to
find ready ports on the Atlantic coast
for her manufactured goods.
While not actually predcated upon
information concerning the military
effect which the United States have
upon the situation next spring nor in
ternal conditions in Germany, the
banking element is satisfied that the
entry of Americas air fleet into the
struggle is disturbing Germany more
than any other single element in the
military part of the war.
Coupled with this strictly military
movement the bankers have informa-
ton that the United States has not
realized the terrific blow which fell
on Berlin when President Wilson de-
clared the sweeping embargo. While
the full effects of this are not yet felt
in Germany, they will be felt during
the coming winter.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-23
WHY, HE'S SIR JAMES GERARD
AND NONE OF Us KNEW III

London, August 22-The statement
that King George has conferred the
order of knight Grand Cross of the
Baths on James w. Gerard, former
American ambassador to Germany,
appears today for the first time in
an unofficial announcement in the
Daily Mail which says the decoration
was given Mr.. Gerard in recognition
of his unceasing and courageous eff
forts to emeliorate the lot of British
prisoners in Germany. The &c. C. B."
Knight Grand Cross of the Baths)
involves knighthood with the prefix
title "Sir,"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-23
BUILDING OF DAM q AT GUYAN
DOTTE ASSURED

Gallopolis, Ohio, August 22-Col,
onel JOHN l.. Vance, of Gallipolis, to-
day received word from Washington
which he declares insures the build.
ing of Lock Dam No. q, near Guyon-
dotte, w. Va, at cost of about ST.
100000. Colonel Lansing H. Beach
of Cincinnati, division war depart
ment engineer, stated that with COM
pletion of the three dams above this
point now under construction, navi-
gable stage the year around would be
assured.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-23
UNABLE TO DRIVE
BACK BRITISH FORCES
AROUND LENS

London, August 22-Violent Ger
man counterattacks failed to dent the
newly advanced British lines around
Lens last night, nor did bitter enemy
resistance stop continued advances
north of that French coal city, Field
Marshal Haig reported today.
South and west of Lens our posi-
lions were maintained" Haig declar-
ed. Northwest and north of Lens
additional ground was gained. In the
same section strong German coun-
terattack was repulsed.
East and northwest of Ypres there
was great mutual artillery activity at
night"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-23
LINCOLN'S BIRTHPLACE AN
SWERS TO A MAN NATIONS
CALL FOR HELP

Hodgenville, KY, August % - In
spired by the surroundings that gave
the world Abraham Lincoln, Larue
county has answered the country's
call in the draft with a 100 per cent
perfect reply.
Not one man in Larue county asked
exemption and not one failed to pass
the physical examination.
Larue's quota for the national army
was 1872. Exactly 1872 men were ex-
amined and every one proved salts
factory from both the physical and
patriotic standpoint
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-23

Mrs. II. L. Kimbrough left yester-
day to Join her husband at Wilson,
N G.
DR.. Frank l.. McVey has formally
accepted the Presidency Of the Uni
versity OF Kentucky.
Mr. T. II. Belle, wife and children
motored from Trenton, Ohio, and are
guests at the New st. Charles Hotel.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-23
American League

Boston, 8; Chicago, /.
Washington, 2-3; st. Louis, 10.
New York, 0; Detroit, 2.
Philadelphia, 8; Cleveland, @.