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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-01-23

There a. n house-ctesnins on in the
city hall. Not the kind they prom
ised IN political campai gns. but
one ~ the real old-fashioncd Kind.
Mayor MARKS office ~ being re-
. juvenated. and few touches ~
color are being added for the
spring and summer.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-01-23

CHICAGO1-Henry Wolf. pinch.
I'd for having Iittle party" ties.
tilted II was his birthday. and was
about 10 get away with ~. until de-
tectives testified he celebrated an.
other birthday two weeks previously
One hundred dollars" said the
judge
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-01-23

81 Andrews society viii celebrate
the tSsth suniversay of the hirth
OF Robert Burns with concert
and hall IN the Detroit Ts(Tndry
fhuf sday evening.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-01-23

Funeral arrangements for Edwin
a. Walton, advertising manager OF
The Burroughs Adding Machine com.
rany. who died sunday night hn
Spokane, Wash. have not yet been
completed, as friends and relatives
are waiting for wore from Mrs. Wal
ton. who will accompany the body
back 20 Detroit. Mr. Walton was on
tour OF the west and expected to
bc away about three months. He
had planned TO deliver several lee
lures on he subject of advertising.
Death was due &c pneumonil.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-01-23

wEDNEsDay NIGHT sPEtIAL
at Wayne Dancing Pavilion. The
Royal Scottish Entertainers.-Adv
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-01-23

Miss Stevenson Is one OF Lloyd
George private secretaries. the irst
women ever secretary TO a British
prime minister. She held the same
jod when George was chancellor OF
the exchcquer, went with him TO the
ministry of munitions. then 10 the
war Office She Ia graduate Of
Royal Holloway college.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-01-23

Try oar Ws-hiss w ,h~ ~. Ws-ss-
ehusett- tsundry Go. wsin Jco3--Ad.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-01-23

Prtntluc--the plain nest ktnd-thst
n right-rtmcs job Depts-mstn 4S1e.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-01-23

printinE-tbe pIaip ncnt kind--that
T. rtght-Times Job Dent.--Natn t52o.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-01-23

n The Times prints II. The Times believes II.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30
Easter Fashions
in Jewelry Favor
GirdIes and
Pearl Necklaces

A girdle encircling the
waist and pearl necklace
clasped around the neck will
fulfil fashions demand.
Girdles, showing celluloid
ornaments, in jade, lapis, coral,
amethyst, sapphire and two
tone colorings, with metal links
and dangling ornaments. Some
show metal trimming on the
celluloid. Brilliant colorings.
Choose at S2.75 to Sl9.25.
Pearl Necklaces that are new
arrivals. IS inches long. Grad
uated sizes. They're 81.
Oriental Necklaces, rio h
blending Of colors, some COM
bined with metal, at SOC to
$3.50.
Long Dropping Earrings, in
Oriental designs and colors,
jeweled, pierced styles; at 81
and SIPS.
-Gimbels, Philadelphia. First
Floor, Regular Section, Eighth
Street
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30
Women's Milanese
Silk Gloves at$1
For Easter Wear

These heavy milancse silk
gloves at 81 arc in black,
white and gray
Women's , clasp Milanese
Silk Gloves, in white, Brow
fancy embroidered backs, at 75c.
Women's 2-clasp silk Gloves
in white, self and fancy stitched
backs; guaranteed finger tips;
at 5Sc.
Women's strap-wrist ChamOi-
settle Gloves. in white. al s5c.
-Gimbels, Philadelphia, Rirst
floor, Regular Section, and
some on Grand Aisle.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30
Smart Easter
Neckhxings
For Women

The appearance Of the Easter
suit or dress is enhanced a hun
dred fold by the addition Of a
modish collar-and-cuff set Note
these;
Collar-and-Cuf Sets of shim-
mering white satin, round and
square backs; some have seal
Hoped edge. AZ 81 TO 50 a set.
Collar-and- Cuff Sets of white
Georgette crepe, tucked in
cross-har effect, edged in dainty
Point Nenise lace and finished
with a piping of white satin.
At 50 set.
-Gimhels, Philadelphia, Neck
wear Store, First floor.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30
Sweater
Coats
For Women
In Colors Galore
at $3.50

Which will you have--a fiber
silk sweater coat or one OF
Shetland weave? Either at
$3.50.
The Fiber Silk Sweater Coats
in plain colors, of rose, Copen-
hagen, pink, green, mais, purple
and watermelon pink. Made
with large MILDLY collar, two
pockets and sash. $3.50.
Shetland weave Sports Goats,
with small square collar, two
rockets and sash finished in
tassel. at $3.50. Wanted colors.
For Children-Fiber Sports
Coats and Middies with large
collars, two pockets and sash.
Choose from gold, purple, green,
Copenhagen and rose
MILDLY Sweaters at SIS
Coat Sweaters at $3.50
Gimbels, Philadelphia,
First floor.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30
Women's Pumps, SIS and Sc
A Full. Wide Range of Sizes-at GimbeIs

Sizes. to s; widths AA to D suifH styles fit the
tiny foot that needs sire I.
Plain pumps beautiful lines and pumps with small tongues
and new-shapcd slides.
Cuban heels and welted soles for walking with LOUIS
heels and turned soles for dress.
Patent colt natural kid, glazed kid and gunmeal
AZ s. and So. For Misses and Children
The Best the Market Affords
Every leather for style, comfort durability
Lace and button styles.
High shoes and low
At $125 TO Sc
Depending Upon Kud and S-C
-Gimbes Philadelphia, Second floor.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30
At Every Price-Range
Easter Readiness
in Women's Suits

Specializine las we do) on right and lines means
Big sayings IN tinae-and erp6nse, toO-for you.
An UnmatchabIe Collection of
Suits at SIS and $3.50
host braidbound and bradtrimmed suits that arc
enjoying perfect furore
Buonrimmcd styles. Wonderful pocket IDEAS Norfolk
Norfolk beautihed Beed seshow hey 0r"g on"
"yout"! Taleur styles-jus different And
Sports Suits That Are Lovely
As 10 coiors-f there's missed nobody found i'll
Plenty especially porcelain and navy field TAM rose
Erin green and black
Fabrics Srges tws gabardnes harlne and check suit
ings burelas, gunniburls wool jerseys, silk jerseys
Unusually Good Suits
at $l575 and $40
Every sut-snldrt
Every Gmhel standard
Etcrg, sTt fhc best that Sf5.75 o $50 bug.
-Cmbels, Philadelphia, Salons Of Dress Third floor
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-30
Hats of Color Hats of Bl

Pretty dress Hats at $4.95 to $12.
Street and tailored Hats at S1.95 to ST.:
Knockabouts at $1.50 to $4.95.
Sports style Hats at $1.95 to S5.S5,
Bangkoks at $5.95 to $40.
Nelours at $40.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-16
sun WORKERS BUY
BONDS IN GOOD sum
NeWpaspers' Employees Subscribe
for $4,000 Worth.

NEW YORK, June 6.-EmpIoyes
Of the Evening Sun and The Sun sub
scribed for almost $4,000 worth OF
Liberty bonds. More than half OF this
sum was subscribed in sixty hours
after the business management made
arrangements to permit employees to
buy the bonds on the installment
plan.
Despite the short duration OF the
campaign there was q remarkable re-
response to the offer permitting the
buying OF bonds on the installment
ran. In two and a-half days that the
losts were open there were 3S3 sub
scriptions. totaling $4,000. Many OF
the employees had made their sub
scriptions before the start of the
office campaign on wednesday. Three
departments, for instance, had sub
scribed more than $4,000 each
through banks. The composing room
subscribed 300 outside the office.
An example Of how generally, spon-
taneously and enthusiastically the
small subscriptions were taken. even
after the outside subscriptions had
been made in the composing room. 1t
was in this department that $4,000
had been placed through outside
sources at the opening OF the Sun and
Evening Sun lists. and then $500
was subscribed to the list, making a
total, inside and outside the office, for
that department alone, of S14, 200. Out
of a total of 135 journeyman printers,
1913 subscribed for bonds. The total
number OF employees OF the compos-
ing room taking bonds was 133.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-16
26 CARS IN CHICAGO DERBY

CHICAGO, June 16.-Twenty-six racing cars will
start in Chcagos third annual automobile derby today
Prizes for the 25Omile grind total $4,000 The race
scheduled to start at 2:30 p m.
Ralph De Palma, with his 12-cylinder aviation-en-
gined Packard was the avorite. His chief opponent it
conceded would be the mysterious nx that has pur
sued him through his racing career.
Louis Chevrolet who the Cincinnati race and
Earl Cooper, with Stutz, considered the best
chance next to De Palma.
A new record for the distance is looked for, as
many drivers in their qualifying trials did the two-me
oval at 1O7-nle clip. The present $50 miles mark is
1O4S3 miles an hour established by Johnny Aitken in
the 1916 Astor cup race at Sheepshead Bay
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-16
CITY SPEED TEST
GIVEN BY ELECTRIC
Hartman Shows Detroit Car
in Short Town Trips.
MAKES CREDTTABLE RECORD
Runs From Woodward Building to
Chevy Chase in Is Minutes.

Another blow to old traditions
about the electric passenger car was
administered on Thursday Of this
week when Detroit electric, driven
by Harry Hartman, of Sterrett 4
Fleming, achieved remarkably fas,
time on much favored short trips
around the streets OF the District.
The tests, which were conducted
purely to demonstrate the modern
electric's speed in traffic and over
routes covered daily by thousands of
local motorists, compare most credit
ably with the best performances of
gasoline driven cars.
Accompanied by The Times autouo-
bile editor. armed with a stop-watcb.
Hartman started on the short trip
shortly before o'clock Thursday
morning. Time was taken at the
Highlands. and the route laid for I'm
lon station. The car checked in at
the curb under the portico Of the
automobile entrance Of the station
in minutes AZ 3-5 seconds.
From the automobile entrance Of
the station to the steps on the east
front OF the Capitol, required 1 min
ute IS seconds.
From the Capitol to the Pennsyi-
vania avenue entrance OF the willard
Hotel required only 3 minutes So is
seconds.
The last wing Of the trip, and be-
cause OF grades, traffic. and street
cars, the most remarkable OF all. was
the run from the Woodward building.
at Fifteenth and H streets, to the
Chevy Chase Country Club at Bradley
Lane. The Detroit made this run In
is minutes and 1915 seconds.
VIII Attempt New Record.
1t is most probable that these rec
ords can be readily equaled by a
dozen gas cars, but It Is doubtful II
greater speed than this would be de-
manded by the average motorist. and
certainly greater speed than this
could not be legal
Hartman drove excellently, but the
easy handling OF the car facilitated
the establishment of these town and
traffic figures. He stated. after the
trip, that in a short time he would
attempt to lower r. L. Heberiing's
record for a stock electric-Also estab-
lished by a Detroit-of 1 hour and
50 minutes between Washington and
Baltimore.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-16

is worse than dark khaki They are
mostly pretty smartly turned out.
when we'd had a good look round
in front and seen which was our bit
and what II was like. we went back
to their headquarters and had lunch.
A jolly good lunch too, including an
omelet and red wine and coffee after
ward, all top hole. Perhaps they'd
turned on an extra one for us, or be-
cause they were coming out after a
stifhsh time. Anyhow, l didn't much
mind whose idea II was, but wired in
till saw my skipper frowning at me.
Their commanding officer made us
charming little speech when We
left them about leaving their ground
in safe hands, couldn't repeat it eX-
actly for my life, but 1t was jolly well
put and 1 believe he meant 1t. Ny
shippers a tough old nut, not much
at making speeches, and he Just said,
We won't let you down
"WelI. we took over at 10 o'clock
that night. l led the men in, as I'd
been UP in the day. At a place which
we afterward called Mile End my
French pal met us. / suppose he
thought I'd eaten so much lunch 1
shouldn't find the way. We got the
men in all right, and Of course till
the French withdrew their men and
ours were all jammed up in the trench
together.
1As Thick As ThIevea.-
They were funny. In no time they
were as thick as thieves. The French
men were awfully interested in our
mems kits. They kept lingering the
web equipment to see what 1t was
made of, and l heard one OF our men
say Here, Francois, you're tickling
Another seemed to know a little
French, for ] heard him say IL ne
faut pas TOUGHER aux objects dart
II went up to a listening post FIRST
to relieve their sentries there. II
vas very close to the German lines
only about ten yards away-so the
men could not exchange any compli-
ments, but the Frenchmen smiled at
our chaps and nodded till their heads
nearly came of.
when we got back the French
withdrew their men, Our Tommies
were as sorry as anything. They had
been trying all their French. words.
Bong was the chief one, OF course,
but 1 heard one man produce 'Bou-
A : 'Toulong,' and the 'Continongr
E was some exchange OF souvenirs
several OF our men showed me little
French badges etc., the next day
and there was such an affectionate
farewell between one Tommy and his
French friend that heard some one
say, Well, didn't he kiss your
That's all about IL, I think. Oh,
there's one rather good remark my
sergeant made next day.
what a pity that Boche didn't
make an attack last night when we
were all together in the trench, he
said. Wed have given him q proper
mixed grill""
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-16
WIRELESS FOR MOTORCYCLE
New Attachment 10 Invention Of
Capt. Frank z. Evans.

An entirely new form OF motorcycle
wireless telephone OUTFIT, the inven-
ton In part OF Capt Frank E. Evans,
Of the corps now in charge Of New
York recruiting. is being tried out by
the United States marine corps. The
generator in Captain Evans design
forms an Integral part Of the motor
cycle. and when It Is desired to signal
an aeroplane or field wireless phone
station, all that Is necessary to do IL
to lower q frame which raises the
real wheel free OF the ground and
then apply the power, through q
worm drive. to the generator.
Captain Evans OUTFIT, including the
aerial pole. which Is OF fine steel and
joInted like n fishing rod, does not
weigh more than twelve pounds COM
plete. and can handle messages from
80 to 100 miles. Tests have been
made and show that skilled men at
this work can have the entire appar-
atus connected up and ready to re-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-16
Once Social Light, Now Poor
Mrs. Beckel, Whose Gowns Interested New
York, At Seventy Is Penniless
and Hungry.

NEW YORK, June 16.-Yellowed
newspaper clippings OF 1891 describe
the beauty, the marvellous gowns, and
the social successes OF Mrs. Benjamin
Beckel, known TO society in New York
and Saratoga as a perfect blonde"
How she wore q Worth costume OF
old rose brocaded silk" with Jewels
to match, at q Saratoga ball; how an
other night she appeared in white
brocade trimmed with opals;" how
she rode her horse and drove a four
finland, and entertained at her New
York home were matters OF common
report and interest.
Yesterday, from q very different
home, Mrs. Beckel was forced by
threatened eviction and lack OF food
TO appeal for aid.
Her husband died twenty years
ago. Unfortunate or dishonest in
vestment OF her fortune by persons
who had been her husbands friends
soon left her with very little money.
For ten years she was aided a little
by q daughter, Eva, then Eva died,
and for the last ten years she has
had to depend upon her own efforts
port herself and q mentally incom-
petent daughter.
awhen i Was on Earth"
That's the way 1 used to look when
1 was on EARTH" Mrs. Beckel, now a
woman OF seventy. shabblly dressed,
and bent, said, pointing to a colored
photograph OF q beautiful woman Of
forty. 1.-THE earrings had on in that
picture cost $1,000. But I haven't
known what Jewels look like now for
years. Why, today We haven't oven
had anything to eat all day but q can
OF soup q neighbor brought in and
some coffee and bread without butter.
The gas company turned off the
gas on April I because owed them q
great big bill, more than $24, and we
haven't had any heat, except 10 cents
worth Of wood a day and coal when
we had a little money.
Tomorrow that agent will come
and rap on the door with his pencil
and tell me we have to get out unless
we can pay the rent. We've lived
here six years now. and they haven't
lost any rent, and it's due only from
April 10. but they say they'll have US
evicted II we don't pay"
Until the gas was turned off Mrs.
Beckel was able. she said, to let out
rooms to pay the rent. Money for
food came in odd amounts as gifts
from friends and for little jobs she
did.
aust last night" she said, "a worn-
an came in and told me she was
going to sit In q box at q theater
and wanted me to make up her face.
I told her to buy some stun and /
would do It, and I did. / sometimes
write letters for other people and
they pay a little"
Daughter = Woman of Forty.
The daughter, a woman OF forty or
more, sat staring stupidity. On a ia
BILE near her were a little Teddy
bear, decorated with campaign but
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-16
TRACTOR FAVORED
FOR MILITARY Use
Held Better Than Horse for
Hauling Field Guns.
MAY AID COMMERCIAL USERS
Development for War Promises to
Benefit Farming Work.
MAY AID COMMERCIAL USERS
COKER F. GARRISON
General Manager. Society Of Automo-
tive Engineers.

General MunnKCEs boClCNs VI
tive Engineers.
There are many logical reasons In
favor OF the substitution Of motor
marshaling OF field guns. Horses Of
marshalIIng OF field guns. Horses Of
the type required are becoming more
and more scarce and costly. 1t has
been established that certain types Of
ground, difficult to negotiate, can be
covered by the use OF tractors when
this would be impossible with horses.
The tractor, as a whole, is in one
sense more vulnerable to gun hre
than a field artillery team Of eight
horses: on the other hand, the tractor
can work longer and be repaired
within shorter time than is required
generally for a horse to recover from
any ailment Sentimental reasons. OF
course, are in favor Of the horse
being emancipated from the frequent
~ extremely heavy work OF gun haul
age. It seems very likely that greater
development OF tractors Of the mill
tary type will rebound to the beneft
Of the commercial users of tractors.
Not Trained in Operation.
Many points are, however, involved
in the adequate production and use
OF farm tractors. In the nature Of
starting point Is the fact that the
average farmer does not understand
sufficiently the merit Of the tractor
as a tool for him and Is not trained
as he should be in the operation Of
the mechanical apparatus. Any ma
chinery ever produced requires some
attention at regular intervals.
There are well-known cases OF trac-
tors which have failed in the hands
OF some owners and been highly sue
cessful in the service of owners who
had some adequate knowledge Of the
attention actually required by the
machines. The agricultural press Is
rendering a national service Of the
highest value in making plain the re-
quirements that can be met easily by
reasonable effort in the forward
march of intelligent modern farming.
Crest Development At Hand.
There is no manner OF doubt that
a great deal OF tractor development.
as an immediate result OF military
activities, is at hand and in sight.
The most spectacular feature OF this
development Is the military work, but
the production Of crops in greatly in
creased quantities is a consideration
second to none in the national well
fare.
The work OF the Society OF Automo-
tive Engineers applies at many
points Of contact, and the results that
will be achieved by 1t through well
organized proceedings now in effect
will be as important and striking as
any with which this remarkable or
ganization f. to be credited.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-16
FOR TIRED BUSINESS MAN
"Get Air via Motorcycle Route, I"
Says Physician.

Motorcycles for the tired business
man" is the latest feather to be pinned
to the two-wheeler. the use OF which
has already proven its worth on the bat
tlehelds OF Europe. as well as in COM
mercial. pleasure. and many other lines.
Arthur W. Park. a well-known nsws-
paper man OF Des Moines. who is Drok-
en- down in health. was instructed by n
well-known physician to get out in the
air and ride a motorcycle IL he wanted
to live much longer.
Get = motorcycle and get that fresh
air forced down into your lungs" was
the advice given Mr.. Park by the phys
ician after an examination which show
ed that Park was suffering from over
work and confinement.
Park. who had looked upon the motor
cycle as a health wrecker" in the past,
was surprised at the advice given by
the physician. but. nevertheless. took
his medicine" and has purchased a
motorcycle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-16
MOTORCYCLE CLASSIC OFF.

The prospects of holding the IA
nous international American motor
cycle classic on the Dodge City. Kan,
two-mile dirt course this year are
slim, indeed. Carl J. Turner. who was
head and shoulders OF the former
meets. states that absolutely nothing
has been done toward preparing for a
race to be held this year, and that
probably nothing would be done. The
action OF the factories IN withdrawing
their support from professional rae
ing has been the chief cause OF the
lack Of interest in the Dodge City az
fair.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-16
GAS OVERCOMES CLERK;
RESCUE Due. TO FUMES
Julian c. Gales, Unconscious When
Found, Is Resuscitated.

Julian C. Gales, thirty-eight years
old. who said he was a clerk. room
ing at TO2 H street northwest, was
overcome by Illuminating gas early
this morning. He was taken to the
Casualty Hospital in an unconscious
condition. DR.. F. T. Chamberlain,
ambulance physician, said he would
recover.
Mrs. Percy Elliott, who conducts
the rooming house where Gales was
stopping. detected the odor OF gas
shortly after 8 o'clock this morning
and upon investigation found that
gas was escaping from the room
occupied by Gales.
II Is thought that because OF the
low temperature last night, Gales
closed his window and forgot to turn
on the gas before retiring.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-16

tons; a toy purse, an Easter basket,
and other trinkets with which. her
mother said, she plays when no one
Is there. She cannot be left alone,
Mrs. Beckei fears to intrust her with
strangers while she goes to appeal
to charitable organizations.
81 used to think money grew on
bushes-in fact. never thought any.
thing about It till my husband died. y
Mrs. Beckel said. "But now we don't
see much Of It, and most OF my
friends have died, and l haven't any
relatives, and. I don't see how 1 can
keep on struggling for myself and
Mamie much longer"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-16

ceive messages in from one and a
half to two and a half minutes.
The aerial itself Is not the least re-
markable part OF the outfit II Is
made OF fine wire, an alloy OF copper
and steel. When extended II looks
like an old-fashioned coiled soft
spring extended to a distance OF
twelve feet When released II springs
back into coil, taking up very little
room and Weighing not more than a
pound and q half.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-16
ONE WAY OUT oEIr.

She was condemnatory In her man
ner. II refuse to take this paper cut
ter" she declared sternly, because It
Is not ivory, and I want to use It as
a gift"
The clerk looked at her with the
'T-don't-doubt-your-word-madam" ex.
preston indigenous to clerks. That's
very strange" he said. 1.-THE elephant
must have had false teeth."-Balti-
more Sun.