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The Washington times., 1917-12-18
POWER
FOR FUEL HEADS
IN EMERGENCIES

John l.. Weaver, Federal Fuel Ad-
ministrator for the District. is to be
given power to close public halls.
and even industries considered by
him to be least essential to local and
national welfare II such course be-
comes necessary to keep householders
from freezing.
Authority to take the initiative in
meeting all coal emergencies is to be
given all State fuel administrators
by DR.. Garfield, u. S. Fuel Admins
traitor, as a result of widespread suf-
ferinE from fuel famine in hundreds
Of cities and taowns In the Eastern
United States. Federal Fuel Aminis-
traitors are to recognize the prior
rights OF war Industries and house
holders in distribution Of available
supplies OF coal.
Full Power to Field Men.
81. X, Prpdden. Federal Fuel Admin
istrator for Michigan, was the first
given this authority. When he re-
ported an acute situation in his State
and asked power to 60 ahead and
close amusement and other places not
absolutely essential, he was told TO
go ahead. DR.. Garfield said similar
authority would be given all other
Federal administrators as a part of
policy of Decentralization Of authority
from Washington, SO that local ofh-
cials could anticipate emergencies.
Hundreds of Washington families
are without coal, but Administrator
l. - ID
will be bettered through new distribu-
ton plans which will care for emerg-
ency requirements OF householders
ana put an end to boarding efforts.
Consequently there is no present pros
pect OF the closing OF Washington
theaters and other amusement places.
Reports From Country Alarm.
Alarming reports from the middle
West and Eastern sections OF the
country are pouring in upon the Fuel
Administration. Many OF these told
OF pneumonia epidemics starting be-
cause OF the coal famine. Apparent
y the coal shortage is most acute
in Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and New
York.
Fuel Administrator Garfield stated
today that the railroads were CO.
operating to the utmost in endeav-
oring to move the coal offered them
for delivery to the sections where
the shortage is most felt, but that
snowstorms have served greatly to
hamper traffic. Many solid trains OF
coal from the Kentucky fields des-
tined to Ohio and Michigan points
are stalled at points in southern Ohio
by snow drifts. The railroad motive
power has been severely taxed. Be-
cause of the weather conditions. IL
IL necessary to employ three or four
locomotives in hauling 4 train OF
coal cars through the storm bound
territory.
Must Serve Homes FIrst.
Fuel Administrator Garfield stated
today that the drastic otdsrs for the
diversion OF commercial coal TO do
nestle consumers would remain IN
force just as long as necessary to
meet the needs of householders. Until
now the fuel administration has
lodged the proposal to curtaii indus
tries. DR.. Garfield stated that the
interests of the people demanded that
Industries be cut down in fheir suD-
plies OF fuel, or be denied their sup
plies absolutely for a limited period.
The Washington times., 1917-12-18

more money from the public WIFI be
made One hearing for increased
rates will hardly be over and q rate
determined before another will be on
hand. The courts Will be cluttered
with litigation.
Public Must Know FaetE.
With Federal or municipal control
the exact facts as TO cost Of operation,
fair returns 10 stockholders and bond
holders and just treatment Of the
public would be known at all times,
leaving little opportunity. for him-
tanning the people, staggering un-
der heavier loads. each day.
In the case Of the telephone company,
whose application for reduction OF serv-
ice and increased rates will come up
Thursday. the public is voicing It's pro-
tests in strong manner 10 the Utilities
Commission. The company's enormous
Increase in expenditures have been due.
in public estimation. to the demands
upon it by the Federal Government.
Comparatively Httle Of the Increase has
gone to improved facilities for the pub
lie. At least the people Of the city Will
SO claim before the commission, in
fact have already claimed in com
munications to that body.
Having that view steadily pressed
upon its attention the Utilities Com
mission will, IL was pointed out in Of
feial circles today. consider the Gov
eTnment's responsibility and its prob
able willingness to take over opera
tion OF this utility and afterward
determine what proportion must be
paid by the Government and the
people, together with what returns
should be made to the company upon
the true valuation OF its properties
here.
Further Demands Likely.
There is today no doubt in the
minds of utility commission officials
that the street railways will soon be
presenting demands upon the commits
sion and the public. attributing these
to necessities growing out of the ex-
traordinary conditions that exist,
again calling for hearings, decisions.
and court litigation.
The outlook, IL is candidIy admit
ted, is one calling Tor changes In
policies in handling local utilities,
policies that will enable quick de-
termination OF all questions that viii
constantly arise until stable condi-
tions are restored by the ending OF
the war, when the Utilities Commits
sion and the utility corporations will
be able to- measure the possibilities
Of the future without doing inJus-
tice to capital or the public.
Recommendations to Congress for
Federal control of local utilities, with
the Government bearing q fair pro
portion Of whatever increased rates
are called for, doomed larger today
than at any time in the history OF
the District.
The Washington times., 1917-12-18

Still neeued. $500.
OPPORTUNITY Ne. II.
WhO VIII Help JSbn Garry His Load /:
Amount asked for, S416.
Il. NJ ................... 700
Still needed, $4l4.
The Washington times., 1917-12-18
MUSEUM GETS MORGAN
100000 COLLECTION

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-Art treas.
ures valued at 100000 have been
donated to the Metropolitan Museum
OF Art by J. Pierpont Morgan as a
memorial TO his father, the late J. p.
Morgan. The collection is that which
Is already on exhibition in the mu,
scum, with a single exception.
Decorative panels by Hubert Rob
ert, which form a part OF the gift.
are valued at 100000. The snaneIs
in the collection are appraised at
1909. .675. Glass and pottery. "a i'm
pressive feature OF the gift. are val
I'D at $500, 900. The watches in the
collection are valued at $4,000.
The Washington times., 1917-12-18
PERSHING SHIFTS TROOPS
TO BAFFLE GERMANS

PARIS, Dec. 1s.-That the Amer
lean sector along the French first
line trenches is being shifted from
one point to another with a view to
battling the Germans as to its actual
location is the common belief here.
It is OF PRIME Importance TO Vor
Hindenburg to discover. IL he can,
the location OF the major American
offensive. but General PershinE is
keen on keeping this vital informa-
tion from reaching the German lead
ers, and has adopted the plan Of NOV
ing his men about.
The Washington times., 1917-12-18
SAILOR FELL AEEEPN
U-BOAT ZONE; JAILED

BOSTON, Dec. 1s.-Because AxeI
Jansen, a sailor, fell asleep when the
ship on which he was on watch passed
through the submarine zone, he has
been sentenced to serve four months
in Jail. Judge Morton, in the Federal
court. announces that in the future.
IL four months is not sufficient, he
will give sleepy defendants one year
in jail.
Jansen was on watch on 4 trans-
Atlantic liner, and his act in falling
asleep is said to have endangered the
vessel and her cargo and passengers
The Washington times., 1917-12-18
Not One Coal Theft
On Police BIOtters,
Answer: No Coal?

While about every crime on the
calendar from murder to obstruct-
ing traffic has been entered on
the precinct blotters and head
quarters books OF the police de-
partment during the last week,
there has not been one line as to
the stealing Of coal.
This is almost unknown. as in
every. other cold spell such en-
tries have been numerous.
There are two explanations:
First. that there isn't much coal
in the District to steal; second,
that what there is has assumed
its true value. as The black dis-
mond. and is secreted in the In
nermost recesses OF cellars.
The Washington times., 1917-12-18

OPPORTUNITY Ne. H..
Mother BIInd, Father Almost So, and
Seven ChIIdren.
The Washington times., 1917-12-18
GERMAN BREwERIEs coAL.HI1.

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 1S-Many OF
the 1900 breweries OF Germany have
been forced out OF business. because
OF the governments drastic steps to
conserve the coal supply, and It is said
that the brewing industry, Germany's
second most important, is threatened
with suspension.
The Washington times., 1917-12-18

OPPORTUNITY NO. ].
10 Plead His sJstker's
Cause.
Amount asked for, s4l6.
Previously acknowledged. 81 90
L b.. ............... 90
AONal ..-..-..u o W
Still needed, $4IO.
The Washington times., 1917-12-18
]. s. CONTROL
.OF UTILITIES
lin CAPITAL
|. FINDS FAVOR
By BILL PRICE.

In entering today upon hearings to
determine whether the gas and tele-
Rhone companies are to be allowed to
perease their rates to consumers in
the District, the Utilities Commission
teels that It is just beginning a work
which will fall with Increasing heavi-
ness as the war progresses.
: Not only do members today realize
the onerous duties ahead for a long
une TO come, but each man is seri-
ensly considering policies that may
lead to recommendations for vital
change In the handling Of utility cor
pofations here.
The public. having a particularly
Unpleasant taste in its mouth as n re-
snlt OF the requests OF the telephone
9mpany for permission to radically
change its service and prices. is show
bag q disposition to demand Govern
nent control or ownership. This is
voiced in resolutions OF citizens or
eanizations and in the expressions Of
iRdividusl citizens throughout the
5ty.
Federal Control Considered.
President Wilson and Congress have
before them the great question OF
whether the Government shall take
over the railroads OF the country dur
ing the war, with the prospect that
shch action will be the outcome OF de-
IIberations that have been in progress
fer weeks. The railroads have asked
far increased rates all along the line.
lIt "a known today that the sugges-
ton OF Federal control OF the railway
lines Of the United States has fur
nlshed serious thought to the Off
cial rulers Of the District as havoing
possible application to utilities con-
Germs in this city.
war conditions are responsible for
tie demands OF the national railroads
and they are responsible for the de-
niands OF utility corporations in this
ctty. The people are having to bear
fh0 burdens. The most serious
thouEht Of the Utilities Commission
So how great these burdens may be-
come in future months IL the local
corporations ar really entitled to
Charge increased rates. How often
VII hearings be necessary to readiust
rktes up or down, the prospects al
pFays being upward rather than down
Nkrd.
lThe claim was made today before
lie Utilities Commission by the gas
d6anpany that since it made applica-
tron a few weeks ago for permission
fs-increase its charge to the public
ne price OF coal has raised 35 cents
q ton. increasing the cost of produc-
ing gas three-quarters Of / cent a
tk0usand feet. Every time wages go
d. coal costs more, or oil takes a
leap forward, further demands for
The Washington times., 1917-12-18
INFERIOR GRAIN FOR SPIRITS.

Only Inferior grain can be used in
producing distilled spirits in the fu-
iure- undeS- orders. promulgated BY
Secretary Of the Treasury MeAdoo.
The Washington times., 1917-12-18
z NEEDY FAMILIES
ALREADY ASSURED
Of CHEEKY XMAS

Two Of the Christmas opportuni-
ties" offered residents of Washing
ton to. make as many homes happy
for the holidays have been provided
for, the Associated Charities an
nounced today.
Opportunities thirteen and fourteen
have received S5es from the treasurer
OF charitable fund for six months.
with q pledge OF an equal amount for
the following six months.
Number thirteen Is q family with
seven children. dependent for support
upon q Blind mother and father near
ly blind. Number fourteen is a family
where the chief bresdwinner is only
fifteen years old and earning only
so q week.
or the total required for these
fourteen opportunities, S1.43T has
been subscribed or pledged. There
still remains to be raised $5.T91.
Contributions may be sent either
to The Times or to John Joy Edson,
treasurer. Associated Charities, e23
II street northwest.
OPPORTUNITY No. 1.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1917-07-27
NEW YORK ENGINEERING JOURNAL
MOST SEVERE ON DAM BUILDERS

chief sufferers. % says Engineer
Kieinschmidt In his report on the dam
failure. An irrigation company breaks
the state law and engineering laws
and rules Of common sense and pru-
dcnce. II brings heavy losses on IT,
self. but far heavier II appears on
other companies. on various indiyi-
duals and ON a large section o. the
public deprived OF railway facilities
and Of coal Tor industrial use. II H.
n nice question 60 decide what punish
ment should be- melted out, and on
whom. for these losses suffered by the
innocent
should Il be money damages. aud
II 90. how muchg should there he
punishment ~ persons. and " 20 how
should u be distributed among the
officials Of the company on the one
hand. and like state officials on the
other7 or are the people OF Utah
chiefly 20 blame for lack ~ sound
legislation or for not holding their
chosen officials responsible for the
enforcement of such laws AZ existed ?
These questions are of wide inter
est. since Utah II by no means The
only state where such accidents have
happened or are likely 60 happen NJ
any moment"
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1917-07-27
CHANCE To LEARN TRADE
N ARMY II EXCELLENT

An opportunity awaits strong and
energetic young men 10 learn q trade
la the army. Word Il received nt the
local army recruiting station that IN"
general has been d.
rcrtcd % organize at once fnrv hhk-
cry companies In addition 10 the ten
now within the continent
tai limits of the United States.
Officers pointed out that men VINO
volunteer now viii have an excellent
chance Tor promotion. nH there are
about eight hundred vacancies ~ ~"
grade of sergeant baker ana six nun
dred In the grade of corporal 10 De
filled los the most capable men
The personnel ~ each company VIII
consist ~ one first lieutenant one
second lieutenant. one sergeant iirsl'
class. twenty-thrce sorgranis, Illtrrn
eorporals. forty-fiye prlNat's tlrH''
rlnss fifteen priyntcs and two cooks.
Thc army field bakery oven j. deH,
isnated a. unit and u % eaulppe'
that IL Is a field bakery comple'" w
itself with six men capable OF supply
ing 1900 men per day with bread
Fifteen OF these units constitute
bakery company and the company mas
A capacity 81 forty thousand ponnd'
OF bread per day
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1917-07-27
EIGHT HUNDRED And ONE
men ARE DRAWN
lconlInusd from rnre onel

ton Of the sclcctiyc draft. President
wilson sent Geographic orders 10 the
governors of the different states last
Monday directing the immediate re-
mn'al from local exemption boards
OF amy members coming within the
range OF the draft ages. 81 years 20 30
years. inclusive.
The fact that the arrangement by
which certain county officials and in
Discriminatory chosen physicians he
came members 81 exemption boards
throughout the country would lead To
their acting ON their own possible cx-
cmptIon claims. was overlooked by
the war department until Saturday.
Many sheriffs ar, less than 30 wears
uf axe. as well as many doctors who
wore selected Co examine the youths
drawn in the draft The personnel of
"a number OF the Utah exemption
boards will bc changed as result Of
the new ruling
The order. however. OF President
Wilson does not affect carbon county.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1917-07-27

KnFineerlnE News Record OF New
Yuk City. a leading technical Journal
A Ne class. In a recent issue criticises
nah state officials and the Price
River Irrigation company most Sc
gey on the going out OF the Mann
-oh reservoir The articles are
aed upon the report OF State En-.
nnser McGonagic and also that Of
In 3 Kicinschmi1t. the latter from
As Offices Of the Denver and Rio
0ands at Salt Lake city EDITORIAL
b. the News Record says:
The failure OF the Mammoth dam
q Utah the last week In June rests
q the final analysis upon the state
4 Utah. The legislature recognized
ne duty Of the state 10 see that dams
vsfc 20 designed that they would not
h menace 60 life and property. but
sihsr the law was faulty Ia its pro-
sihona for enforcement OF the rules
4 aid down. or else the administra-
love arm of the state has woefuily
failed 20 see that the law was lived
|up 20.
'rhe detailed report on the failure
shoNs that years ago plans for a dam
Al ths site 81 the now ruined Htruc-
mfe we're filed with the state cngin-
,u and approved 10y him. but that
,he dam 40 built did not follow the
plahf. The report also shows that IN
1914 other plans Tor this same dam
ssr filed with the state engineer. hut
nat these plans were never approved.
Il Il not for ~ 90 Fix the blame Tor
such q course OF events. but the pres
"a, state government OF Utah should
oa no time In doing 20. and proyid-
nc against r. repetition OF the recent
tocldsnt
A. usual. the innocent were the
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1917-07-27

The merchant ndyertises because ne
has .omething % sell, II YOU nave
something 60 sell you should '"'''"
his example. Use sun adlets'
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1917-07-27

CONTINUED on page sln)
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-08

kIMBALL-While the interior Of the
new Catholic church in this city Is near
Ing completion, II is planned not to nave
the structure dedicated until the latter
part OF the summer Rt. Rev. Thomas
O'Gorman. Catholic bishop of the eastern
diocese OF South Dakota, could not. De In
the city untf the latter part OF the sum-
ma or early fall. so II was decided to
have the dedication AT that time. Bishop
O'0orman VIII have charge.
uEDDEs4The women Of the Gedde.
W4man's club have shown themselves
20 be up-to-the-minute in the so-caiied
feminist movement by renting and opcr-
At4ng . roller skating rink at that place
70 raise funds for the bcautifyinS of8tho
cemetery. Th rink has proven to be- Z
big money maker. which Is due to Mrs.
40 =. ~Bossingham, under whose mar.
axemcnt the plan Is being carried out.
NECkLfNG-Thc little daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Ray Tompkins had . narrow es-
cape from death rs the result Of securing
possession OF = bottle Of poison while the
mofher's back wal turned. The child
dra9nk Aaquantsty ofsthe, fluid. Prompt ac-
tion In giving antidotes and summonfnx =,
phys.clan v the child's lie.
WINERIES Boedreaux, an en,p,oya
Ut = local cleaning and dyeing
49, severely burned by the explosion of
AtAree-gailon tank OF high test KasoIine.
E3eaWas alone when the sacc.dcnt 8 &
scuEred ~ succeeded In extlnguishfnw the
aanes. Physicfans announced shis oondi-
ti0n n serious.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-08

WOMEN WILL WEAR
WINTER DuDS THIS
SUMMER. ORDER SAYS

London, March 3.-The Ger
man imperial clothing commit
tee has issued a warning that
styles in women's clothes can
not be allowed to change every
six months. according to an
Amsterdam dispatch to the Elk
change Telegraph company. The
committee says that women
may wear winter dresses
throughout the coming summer
and winter without disgrace aud
that drastic measures will be
taken against a change in fash
ION and the consequent waste OF
materials.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-08
~cAaRANzA aTlLL oil !

GUoda1njafo, Mex. march S.-Gen-
er6l Cafeanxa remained closeted with.
the menfboks of his official family and
denied hirnsolf to these seeking infor-
secretary, "a Mini1ter Eckhardt, the
German representative here. i1athc at
tempt % form IN alliance between
Germany. NAxico and Japan against
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-08
LOCAL TRAINS STOPPED.

Paris. March 3.-All express trains
throughout France. with the exception
of postal and long distance trains. are
ordered discontinued. The decree is one
of the steps taken to facilitate trans
port connected with the national de-
Tense and commercial traffic.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-08

There was more fog during 1915 than
In any previous year. according to
figures compiled at the various signal
stations for the United States bureau
Of lighthouses. The figures represent
the total hours Of fog or thick weather.
The greatest Fog was at the San Fran
cisco L9ht Vessel. where there was q
murk Q 2,221 hours during the year,
more thai ne-Quarter of the time. The
highest record on the Atlantic coast
VA at East Rock Me-. where 2,04a
hours OF fog were recorded. equivalents
70 about % per cent Of the year.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-08

II newavArniah which. when applied
80 metal. giving II q crystalixed effect,
y now on the market, and is. known
- crystalltxing lacquer. IL 10 as yet 10
sbe had only fnSbiack and In a trans
pArentavarntsh that gtvessthe effect OF
not 10 regular. Eet ornaments, belt
qbucasles, buttons sead III, sorts OF arti-
Gles may be Sbated With Il with excel
1eut resNlto.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-08

The beings that can leap the great
ut distance In proportion with their
sizes are insect1-the fiea and grass
hopper. The former al hop over an
obstacle 500 times its height. which Is
the same as u q man could hop over
9 mountain 1000 feet high. A erase
hopper can jump 400 times It's length.
How tall are you? Four feet2 Well.
4if YOU were . grasshopper you could
leap 800 feet.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-08
NORBECK APPOINTS
DAY, S@TANDPATTER
Sioux Falls Editor Is Named
Member Board of Chari-
ties and Corrections
Pierre Notes.
SOUTH DAKOTA SoLoNs
ABOUT TO FINISH WORK

Pierre. S. d., March 3-Both
houses met today with short.
calendars and unless the house
becomes tied up on concurring
with the senate apportionment
Dill which was showed in yester-
a afternoon, adjournment this
AFTERNOON is probable. In case
or a block there will be an all
night session.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-08
STATE VOTES ON
REMOVING LIMIT
Another Effort Is Made to Re-.
move Restrictions Allowing
State Internal I'm
m
DEFEAT BILL TO ADMIT
: WIDOWS TO SOLDIERS HOME

Pierre, S. D., March 2.-The
senate today killed the house
bill admitting the wives and
widows of old soldiers to the
soldiers home at Hot Springs
by adopting the adverse commit
tee report. This bill had Il
barred road in the house, pass
ing by a small majority after
four attempts. 1t is a dead issue
now.
The general appropriation bill
was deferred in the house until
tomorrow afternoon.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-08
BASED ON eRYAN,s SCHEME.


ence by German Foreign Minister lin
mermann to the existence Of an
American plot" is regarded as a dis
torted and erroneous understanding.
either on the part of the Argentine
newspaper or the German foreign Of
fice of some quite proper efforts made
during Secretary Iryan's encumbency
to protect neutral commerce in the
western hemisphere.
The members of the Pan-American
council. which met in Washington. APP
pointed a special committee sOon after
h outbreak OF the war to consider a
plan for the declaration of a zone about
200 miles wide along the American
coast from Cape Horn to Canada,
within which notbelligerent5.Warships
pr submarines should be permitted to
interfere with merchant ships. No
action was taken, however.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-08

Tho loaded cane has gone out Of
fashion, principally for the reason that
such a thing Is a source Of danger ly-
Ing around loose, as a cane is apt to do;
but a whistling zane has been invented
by which help may be summoned by
n who is attacked and for any rea-
son unable to make an cutlery. The
apparatus Is entirely hidden in the
handle OF the cane, but get exposed
sufficiently to- be quickly reached by
the hand OF the person carrying 1t. and
two or three hard compressions will
cause a whistling noise, which will at
tract Instantly the attention of anyone
within a distance Of several hundred
yards.