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The Washington herald., 1917-02-22
SOLONS EXPECT
WILSON'S PLAN
BY NEXT WEEK
President Nearly Ready to
Lay Defense Program
Before Congress.
DISCOUNT TEUTON VIEW

President Wilson probably will ad-
dress Congress next week, according
to word which came from the White
House last night.
He plans to ask for a wide author
ity SO as to meet any emergency
which may be forced by the German
crisis. He wants legislation adequate
to deal with the situation after the
adjournment of Congress.
This course, the President believes,
will be less likely to be "misinter-
preted" abroad than complete silence
at this time. He does not want Ger
many to gain any impression that he
is seeking war, but he is equally
anxious to avoid any foreign opinion
that he is unprepared and reluctant
to meet war issue if it comes.
Seeks to Use Forces.
The President probably will seek full
authority to use the military and naval
forces of the country to defend American
rights on the sea. He does not think
issues in such a request. He thinks more
friction and distrust would be caused by
call for an extra session at some later
date.
The Presidents authority to comman-
deer American shipyards or their prod
ucts in time of war or national emerS-
ency. is strengthened and his power made
complete to take ships under construc-
ton for foreigners, by the terms of
amendments to the shipping bill intro
duced in the House yesterday. The
amendments, designed to extend the Pres
idents authority over ship contracts,
made with other than American citizens
were framed by the House Committee on
Merchant Marine after conferences with
the shipping board
Administration leaders took steps to Sc
cure speedy adoption of The amendments.
The amended bill was Immediately refer
red to the House Merchant Marine Com
mittee. Chairman Alexander said last
night that he will report the bill from
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The Washington herald., 1917-02-22
WAR CLOUD MARS.
'WASH|NCTON'DAY
Wonder About Future Dis
places Glorying Over
the Past.

With menacing war clouds towering
above, the 1s5th anniversary Of the birth
Of George Washington brought with it.
today, more OF spirit Of wonder about
an uncertain future than the usual ex-
ultant one over a glorious past
On George Washington's Birthday and
IN this crisis, when, at times expression
IS made of divided sentiments on great
national policies. there appropriately
comes to mind the gentle admonition OF
cur first president in his immortal Fare
well Address, delivered in 1885,
Amidst appearances sometimes dubi-
Gus; vicissitudes Of fortune often dis
eouraging; in situations in which not in
frequently want of success has counten-
anced the spirit of criticisms, the con-
stancy OF your support was the essential
prop of the efforts and a guaranty Of the
plans by which they were effected.
Profoundly penetrated with this idea,
! shall carry it with me to my grave as
a strong Indictment to unceasing vows
that heaven may continue to you the
choicest tokens of its benefcence; that
your union and brotherly affection may
be perpetual; that the free Constitution
which is the work OF your hands may
be sacredly maintained; that its admins
tration in every department may be
stamped with wisdom and virtue
From ocean to ocean people today, i'm
bued with the spirit OF '76," are paying
tribute to he who was first in war, first
in peace and first in the hearts Of his
CountTymen.
This morning the celebration in Wash
ington will be centered in Memorial Con-
tinental Hall. where exercises, under the
auspices of the Daughters of the Ameri-
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The Washington herald., 1917-02-22
RULE DEMANDED
ON "DRY" BILL
Barkley Wants the Measure
Taken from the District
Committee.

Elated over the passage Of the bone
dry amendment to the postoffice appro-
priation bill, advocates of prohibition last
night took the first definite step to force
a vote on the Sheppard bill to make
Washington dry city before the ad-
journmsnt Of the present session.
Representative Barkley, author of the
House measure, introduced a resolution
asking for Q special rule from the House
Committee on Rules. which, II acted upon
favorably, will bring the legislation be-
fore the House for a vote within a few
days.
The rule sought by Representative
Barkley would give three hours debate
on the Sheppard bill and then provide for
separate votes on the various amend
ments and the bill itself. Each side
would have 90 minutes to present argu-
ments.
The vote OF 321 to 70, by which the
House passed the bone dry amendment,
makes 1t practically certain that the leg
islation will be acted upon favorably II II
reaches a vote. 1t has already passed xne
Senate.
Foes of prohibition admit their best
chance to defeat the legislation is to add
the referendum clause. The fight in the
House will come on adding this amend
ment
On a final stand they will oppose the
bill in conference, and when it goes back
to the Senate for amendment, since 1t is
now worded that the legislation take
effect November l. 1916, whereas 1917 will
have to be substituted.
The VETS won a partial victory be-
fore the District Committee yesterday
when it was voted to extend the hearings
two more days.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-22
One Inch Of Skirt
Worth S10,000.OOO

Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. 2l.-'When
Paris designers decree that skirts shall
be an inch shorter, it means that an
extra SO, 900 900 flows into the cash draw
ers OF American shoe dealers. So, If the
designers lower the skirts an inch, we
lose that princely amount. Short skirts
simply mean high boots, and high boots
mean more leather. OF course, high
boots mean higher prices. so it is nee
essary for shoe men to cooperate with
costume designers and keep the short
skirt in style"
This statement was made to the Penn
sylvania Shoe Retailers Association to-
day in the Bellevue Stratford by A. d.
Anderson. editor of the Boot and Shoe
Recorder.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-22
BOARD PLANS WARFARE
ON SCHOOLBOY CLUBS
Are Fraternities in Disguise, Dr. Van
Schaick Thinks.

The Board OF Education has declared
ruthless warfare against Sunday school
examinations and social clubs in the pub
lie hign schools. DIR. John Van Schsick,
president eff the board. believes they are
nothing but fraternities and sororities in
disguise.
As a result. half a dozen organizations
recently formed. nominally for religious
or purely social" purposes. may be dis
banded.
The decision Of the Board Of Education
that secret societies were inimical TO edu-
cational interests has caused open dis
content in the high schools
A letter yesterday was received by DR..
Van Schaick from John II. Snapp, OF ais
NJ street northwest. declaring his ward
had recently joined a Sunday school
class" which he strongly suspected was
in reality a sorority.
Dr. Van Schaick wrote to Mr.. SnapT
last night declaring that school organ,
lzations masquerading under the name OF
Sunday school organizations violate the
spirit of the regulation recently passed, '
and that the board would use every re-
source at its command to punish those
who join.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-22
BUYERS LINED UP RAISES BLOCKED
Houses Deadlocked Over In
creases for Clerks.

Pay increases for Federal and District
employees have reached a crisis
Both branches OF Congress agree that
some increase in compensation that will
enable the government employees to meet
the increased cost of living is necessary.
The Senate and the House are In disa-
greement as to the amount of these in
creases, as indicated yesterday by votes
taken in both branches on conference re-
ports.
In the Senate the vote was - to TO
oppose the compromise plan OF increase
provided in the agricultural bill.
The House accepted the conference re-
which provides and 10 per cent graded
increases for employees below the $3.50
grade.
The vote OF the House is the third time
that the and 10 per cent graded in
creases have been reaffirmed.
The Senate has twice reaffrmed fits
faith in the Smoot amendment as the
equitable schedule of salary advances.
Some compromise must apparently De
reached. and Federal employees last night
were hopeful the conferees on the iegis-
Iatiye bill would reach this agreement
and set the standard for the various sup
ply bills which must be enacted before
the closing session IL increases are 70 De
granted
The schedules in disagreement are the
House provision for increases OF 10 per
cent for employees below the $500 grade
and per cent for employees between
s.. 800 and $3.50; the Senate, or Smoot,
amendment provides increases OF 10 per
cent for employees receiving $3.50 or less
and 10 per cent for employees between
$3.50 and sl.OOO; the compromise in the
Agricultural bill was 10 per cent for en-
ployes up to 81 600 per year and per cent
for employees from 81. 900 to $500.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-22
BAN ON ALL FREIGHT
EXCEPT FOOD LIKELY
AS ANTI-RIOT STEP
FOOD SHORTAGE FACTS
in CONDENSED FORM

Interstate Commerce Commission dsregard legal limitations
drastic campaign alleviate food shortage caused by lack of
railroad
Thousands reported Interstate Commerce Commission suf-
ng from lack of food Eastern and animals reported dying
of starvation.
Eighteen Western threatened with elimination of lighting sys
TENS through lack of gas, coal and coke.
President Wilson force highco-ovns investigation appro
pnaion through Congress.
President considering legislation moderate food prices
Senate and House. debates discuss New York food riots
Railroad declares bad weather and ubma
warfare responsible for shortage.
Car service commission reports 100000 short February L.
against 1000 January |.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-22
Think U-Boat Damage
Total, 100000 Tons

(By International News Servics)
New York, Feb. 21.-The sinking
of six hostile vessels, including an
Italian transport crowded with
troops" In the Mediterranean was
announced by Berlin today.
Paris announced the loss Of nys
ships between February 10 and 10
Lloyd's reported two sinkinga.
The total reported today Is thir-
teen ships of an aggregate ton
mage of 29.346.
The figures detailing U-boat
havoc do not include the many ves-
sells reported sunk by Berlin but
not named, except two unnamed
steamers and troop transport
reported today.
With the London and Berlin re-
ports grossly conflicting, II is i'm
possible to compile an accurate
list of losses.
The total reached by the figures
at hand Is 146 ships with an asgre-
gate tonnage of more than 1850
On the basis of Berlin dispatches
the total tonnage destroyed UP to
ddlo Ut hdiI u lnllnOn tOnb-
Reported yesterday. by Berlin
dn the last few days.: One trans
port, Italian; one armed steamer,
Italian, $500 tons; one armed
steamer, Italian. 5000 tons;
Oceania, Italian, APT tons; Mont
Ventoux, French. 1928 tons; Aphro-
dite, French, 600 tons; one italian
transport.
BY Paris, February 16 to 20: Ro-
sale, British, 4,243 tons; Skogland,
Swedish or Norwegian, 5000; MI
mas, Greek or italian. $500; Giu-
seppe, italian, 1900; Guido, Greek
or Italian, 300.
BY London. February 21: Cen
turion, British, 1,s2s; Brigade. Brit
ish, AIS.
Total, Is ships, 1886 tons.
Previously reported: By London,
12s ships, 259,601 tons; by Berlin
(named), ships, T,134 tons; grand
total, 146 ships, 2ee.oS1 tons.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-22
RESUME FEDERAL
NEWSPRINT PROBE
Inquiry VIII Be Started in New York
on Monday.

New York, Feb. 21.-The Federal grand
bury investigation of the price of news
print paper. it was announced today. will
be resumed here next Monday, irrespect-
i've of the arrangements being made in
Washington for an amicable settlement
OF the dispute between publishers and
manufacturers. Adjournment for the
week was taken yesterday in order to
give the investigators a chance to review
the evidence thus far introduced.
No one outside Of the newsprint man
ufacturers' association has been called
upon or will be, it was said, until the
proceedings are well underway
The Washington herald., 1917-02-22
U-BOAT MENACE GROWS,
CARSON TELLS BRITAIN
Admiralty Head. in Commons Speech
Asks 4OO,OOO-Men Navy.
,By the international New. Service.


London. Feb. 2l.-The German subma-
rine menace to England is growing.
That warning was sounded in the House
of Commons this afternoon by Sir Ed
ward Carson, First Lord of the British
Admiralty.
The admiralty head made his declara-
ton in introducing the naval estimates.
which increases the personnel of the
navy to 100000 men.
Sir Edward announced that the ad-
mIralty has established an anti-submarine
department. which is devoting its entire
time to solving the U-boat menace.
I'm proportion to the size of the mercan-
tile fleets British has suffered less from
the submarine war than any other of the
allied countries" said Sir Edward. But
the submarine menace is with us. 1t is
grave and the seriousness of 1t is grow
ing. AS yet we have no satisfactory solu-
ton, but measures are being put into
effect and l am confident that in the end
1t will be overcome"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-22
GIRLS "PRISON NOTE"
ONLY A JOKER'S FAKE
Purported to Come from Ruth Cruger
II, Not in Her Handwriting.

New York, Feb. I.-"T am detained at
No. Riverside Drive, by five men.
(SigneO, Ruth Cruger."
This message, scribbled on a crumpled
piece Of paper and picked up on the
street this afternoon by a small boy,
sent a squad of detectives hurrying to the
address, which is withheld by the police.
Police declared the note might be a
fake and the missing girl not the
writer.
Detectives later established the fact
that the note was not in Miss Cruger's
handwriting. Police branded it as a
fake"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-22
CAR MEN TO DEMAND
new wage AGREEMENT
General Dissatisfaction Over Condi-
tons Expressed at Meeting.

At midnight hundreds of motormen and
conductors gathered at the Lyceum The
ater to consider a new wage agreement
between the local traction companies and
the employees.
Indication that the companies antci-
pated trouble was evidenced by the pres
encs OF representatives at the doors who
scanned carefully all who entered the
meeting.
Garth W. Calderhead, financial secre-
tary of the union, announced that the
vote on the new wage schedule to replace
the existing scale, which expires on
March II, would not be taken until early
this morning when night workers would
be present
General dissatisfaction was expressed
over the clause which makes an employe
work ten years before getting the maxi
mum pay of q cents an hour.
While some of the more radical menu
bers were In favor Of a strike. no such
action Will be taken until the companies s
have refused the demands and have re-
fused to arbitrate them.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-22
BERNSTORFF MONEY
TRACED In SPY HUNT
Ambassador Said to Have Left
100000 Here for Agents.

New York. Feb. N.-Federai authori-
ties investigating the Prussisn espionage
conspiracies. in the course of which Al
bert Sander and Charles w. Wunnenberg
have been arrested and held. are looking
into the circumstances surrounding a
100000 fund said to have been left here
by Count Won Bernstorff.
The dismissed German Ambassador, Il
is said. left the money to be used for
enlarging and Strengthening the Prussian
spy system in this country, as well as
for general propaganda purposes. II is
assumed that, though Sander and Wun-
nenberg are arrested, there are many
other Prussian secret agents who can, If
necessary, draw on the fund
The Washington herald., 1917-02-22
SUSPECT POISON PLOT.

Pittsburgh, Feb. H.-Mrs. Proboclevos
Lanzarotta- q years old. of Chicago. died
in the Allegheny General Hospital yes
terdsy afternoon the victim of a sup
posed poison plot. Her husband. Joseph
Lanzarotta, Josephine spasnola. is years
old. and Anna SpaGnola, II years ole,
are seriously Ill., All were stricken fol-
lowing a meal In the home of Joseph
Spagnola, of Ambridge, father OF
Josephine Spsgnola.
Physicians at the hospital were bsffIeu
regarding the nature OF the poison. The
enly xyptom was fever. =
The Washington herald., 1917-02-22
CITY HEADS ORDERED
MURDER, SAYS negro
Accused Slayer Declares He Was Told
to Kill Policeman.
By the INTERNATIONAL News sel

OBy the international News Seryicc.)
Murray Ky. Feb. 21.-Tense excite
ment ruled here today at the trial Of
lube Martin, negro. charged with the
murder Of Police officer Duiguid, when
Felix Skinner took the stand and testi-
fed the negro told him that he had been
instructed to kill the patrolman by promi-
nent city officials.
Martin took Skinner to his home a
short time before the murder and told
him he had been instructed to kill Dui-
guild by Chief Of Police P. F. waterfield
and City Judge John Schroeder and the
judges son. according to Skinner's testi-
mony.
Of1cials of the court were thrown into
an unpoar by the testimony.
National Guardsmen still stand guard
over Martin to protect him from the mob
which twice has attempted to lynch him
The Washington herald., 1917-02-22
PERSHING PROMOTED
TO SUCCEED FUNSTON
Pursuer of Villa Formally Elevated
Following Conference.

Maj Gen. John ]. Pershing. who led
the American punitive expedition into
Mexico, vas yesterday appointed by Sec
retary of War Baker as the successor OF
the late Mai Gen. Frederick Funston, in
command of the Southern Department of
the army.
sunled command of the department three
days ago. upon Gen. Tunston's death.
His appointment was made permanent
yesterday after a conference between
Secretary Baker and President Wilson.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-22
New Britain, Connecticut, Big Manufacturing
Center, Under Martial Law as Terrified
Residents Battle Against Destruction.
NEARBY TOWNS RENDER AID
Twenty Explosions and Fires Occur Within Space
of Two Hours-Four Men Arrested
by Police as Suspects
by Police as Suspects.



New Britain Conn., Feb 2lConsternaion this
In the of two hours less than explosions and fires have
occurred in what believed be plot destroy the city. Up
late hour tonight four have been gathered the
poets in the wholesale campaign of destruction
Martial law prevails militia having been ordered
by Mayor Quigy Boy have been pressed
miihamen and police. w
Fire from nearby summoned and together
with the New Britain force heroay battling check conagraion
The Washington herald., 1917-02-22
DON'T THINK

that because your business may be
small that you are excluded from the
benefits of advertising. Use the Want
Column. An advertisement appearing
regularly In the Want Columns of The
Herald will in a short time exert an
accumulative influence which will far
outweigh any consideration of the
small cost. A few cents day is
enough to start you on the road to
advertising success. We are waiting
to help you. Call MAIN $500,
The Washington herald., 1917-02-22
CUBAN REBEL BEATEN;
HIS TROOPS PURSUED
Many if Gomez Command Reported
Surrendering to Government.

Havana, Feb. 21.-Former President Go
mez. supposed leader of the revolutionists.
was three times defeated IN the vicinity
of Sancti Spiritus, and his troops are fee
Ing, thoroughly disorganized, towar1
Gibara, pursued by the Coltazo forces.
Vice Presidential Candidate Mendietz
has been wounded in the fighting. Many
of the rebels are still surrendering to the
government forces.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-22
TOTS HUNT GAS Leak
With Lighted MATCH
Fire Engines Called as Result, but No
One Hurt.

Trying to find a leaking gas jet, two
little girls in the Washington Orphan
Asylum lighted a match as they went
from room TO room last night, and mar
rowIy missed tragedy.
The fumes fortunately did not explode
but a tongue of flame spread in the lower
floor flooded with the gas, and caused a
cry of fire Passers-by on Fourteenth
street saw the flames and sent in an
alarm.
BY the time the fire company arrive |
the danger was over and the gas was
turned off without trouble.
The two little girls were not injured
but the entire asylum was thrown into a
brief panic by their screams.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-22
BILL URGES WAR CONFERENCE

A conference Of representatives from all
american republics to discuss and deter
mine the course Of neutrals in the Euro
pean war is authorized by the terms % a
resolution introduced in the House s.
serday by Representative Neely.
The President would be authorized to
.aIl the conference in WASHINGTON and
$4,000 is appropriated for expenses.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-22
WILSON READY
TO STRIKE AT
AERIAL PRICES
Probably Will Demand Dras-
tic High Cost Of Living
Investigation.
CAR SHORTAGE Is CAUSE
Congress Stirred to Officials
Will Work for Release of
Cars at Terminals.

iBy the InternatioasI Ncws Service. }
Philadelphia. Pa Feb, 2I.-One
man was killed and nine seriously
wounded by bullets and bricks, In
food and strike riot between the
police and strikers of the Franklin
Sugar Refining Company tonight.
The riot followed . demonstrs-
tIon by the wives and mother. OF
the strikers, who demanded food
and aid.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-22
U-Boat War Has Dnecs.

CONTINUED on PAGE TWO
The Washington herald., 1917-02-22

HAYAY over the paid advertising
'AHN figures of 1915. This was
s60,7So lines more than
the combined gain of the other three
Washington papers.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-22

' 4 TAI over the paid advertising
lAIN figures Of January, 1915,
making gains on top of
Iins In advertising lineage
The Washington herald., 1917-02-22

CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-09
PAPP SCORES GREAT
VICTORY IN fUTUR|TY
Big Chestnut Colt Strides Away From
Field In Final Stretch and Wins
Stake Worth s20,825.

belmont Race Track, Sept. s.--Over
track that was sloppy and slippery
with mud, Psrp. Congr FRESHMAN Lofts
great colt. splashed to victory in tho
rich Futuriry stakes today, Two
lengths behind the winner was X. ID.
Alexander's Escoba. while neck be-
hind in third place was Harry =.
Whitneys Rosie O'Grady.
Twelve horses ran. II was no f1uke
victory for Papp. OF TO an even
break with the others, he stayed with
the bunch to the last furlong Than
in majestic fashion he drew away
inch by inch until open daylight
showed between him and the rest
Like a bunch OF little demons the
other riders dashed away at their
mounts, but before them. running
away with ell the glory and gold.-the
stake was worth s20s26 to the win
ner--was this big -striding chestnut
colt The big son of Peter Ounce
kept on .relentlessiy and drew away
1t every stride. Little Allen. who
rode the winner. crouched over his
mount and he never stopped riding
until the big colt shot over the line.
The crowd enjoyed the victory.
Papp was the public idol
He went to the post heavily backed
at II to s.
There was "A considerable DELAY at
the post, Papp and Rosie O'Grady
as usual being hard to handle But
once they were off the chestnut. colt
showed his superiority over the others.
Another stake feature was the
Municipal handicap. Ciematis IT as
sumed command when the fieId
Strengthened for home and at the end
had her opposition throughly beaten.
In the first race--the Seaside handi-
cap--Deckmate was hard ridden to
defeat Brooks
The Whitestone st eplecf base
brought five jumpers out Tetan
made the pace until Cherry Malotte
took command and won handty.
Yoedling won the fifth race, having
the foot Of the field all the wav,
quickly racing to the front, never to
be headed.
The final race was won by Rose
Dor, Is to favorite.