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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-25
with Heart BROKEN,
MAI. De SAULLES DIES
Grandfather of Little Jack. Murder
Trial Figure. Passes Away.

Bethlehem. Pa, Dec. A.-His life
shattered by the killing Of his son.
Jack. by the latter's wife, Mrs Blanca
de saulles, at Minneola, L. l., Maj.
Arthur B. de sauIles. a veteran of the
Confederate army, died at his home
in South Bethlehem today, aged Is.
Friends believe he died Of a broken
heart.
Maj. de saulIes was not in the best
OF health prior to the killing Of his
son. but Immediately after the murder,
every detail Of which he unwillingly
witnessed. he began to fail. The Or
deal Of the trial of his daughter-in-
law also told on him.
Maj. de Saulles for years was the
superintendent of the New Jersey
Zinc Company's local plant. He had
lived in Pennsylvania and New Jer-
sey, having spent much time at the
Westbury. L. l., home of his son,
where the fatal shooting occurred.
The funeral will be held on Wednes-
day.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-25
KAISER NVADES U.s.,
GERMAN TROOPS TOLD
Teutons Believe New York Conquer.
ed and Washington Menaced.

Baltimore. Dec. sL-German sol.
diers are being told by the officers
that a successful invasion Of Amer
lea has been achieved by the Rai-
ser, according 10 a letter from John
A. Clarke to hir parents. Mr.. and
Mrs.. Andrew J. Clarke. Clarke. who
is in Gen. Pershing's expeditionary
force. wrote under date of Novem-
Der q:
The other day a crowd Of US
were talking TO some German pris-
oners. One OF the boys who could
speak German was talking to sew
eral Of the German soldiers. One ex-
pressed great surprise on being told
that the America arms were meet
ing with success.
THE poor fellow had been told
that the German army had invaded
the United States, captured New
York and were marching VIGOROUSLY
on to Washington.
Another OF the German prisoners
said the soldiers had been led to be-
lieve the American boys were Brit
ish soldiers wearing the uniform OF
the American army and that the al
lies were trying in this manner 70
deceive the Germans into believing
that the American army had ar.
rived"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-25
"Circlestanshum Evidence"
Fails to Prove Coop Raid
Disavowing Learnedness in the Law, Edward
Reddick Wins Acquittal When Accused
of Stealing Eighteen Chickens.

Circumstantial evidence, while II
has probably sent men to the gall
lows or TO the chair. does not al
ways hold its own in court.
Edward Reddick, who wouldn't
know circumstantial evidence IL he
saw II, managed in court yesterday
morning before Judge Pugh to ac-
quit himself OF a charge of larceny.
the offense alleged being a theft Of
eighteen chickens,
Reddick and Jim Snowden were ar
rested Sunday morning. Neither had
money, and neither knew a thing
about law and probably less about
lawyers. Thrown on his own fre-
sources, and told that circumstantial
evidence was dead against him, Red
dick went after his case and won
#
CireIestanshum Evidence.
ledge" he began, "Ah dunno wot
all dis circlestansum evidence is. but
All do knows wot it does TO a Teller.
"Ah nebber stole dem chickens. All
makes foah dollars a day. Dat very
day All had bought me three rab-
bits for nah Christmas dinner and
de good Lawd knows All didn't need
to steal no chickens.
''Ye> see. Jedge, All offered TO pay
70 dem chickens, ennyhow, cause
It's cheapes TO- me to keep outen de
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-25

have appalled, an older man, but It
did not cause a ruffle to this young
man. Equipped by views of events
during Mr.. Bakers somewhat strenu-
Gus career at Cleveland, Young Hayes
brought to his new position an I'M
Outstanding of his superior that few
were privileged to have. He had
poise and a capacity for quick de-
cision-both essential to the proper
fulhllment of his duties.
He's Only II Years Old.
Today Ralph A. Hayes is but 20
years of age, and for a year he
has been private secretary to the
one man in the United States. aside
from the President, who is becom-
ing a world builder.
A graduate of Western Reserve
University, scarcely out of school
when he plunged into public life,
he took to it like the proverbial
duck to the water. He was in
Canada when the war broke out.
He saw patriotism of the highest
sort when the Princess Patricias
marched away to war with the
first contingent and his young
spirit met the challenge to do
something worth while for his
own country.
Young Hayes is no accident. His
school career proved that, for he
led in all he undertook. He was 1
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-25
Miss Beale to Sing
At Arts Club Fete

Music, songs. speechmaling. recita-
tons and dancing will be included in
the Christmas dinner program of the
Arts Club Thursday night.
Miss Kitty Beale. the young society
woman soprano soloist, will sing
French and Italian songs. including
"Chanson d'Automne." by Sibella;
"Caro Nome" aria from Rigoletto;
"vous Dansez Marquise," by Lemaire,
and "Voce i.Primovera," by Strauss
Representative Royal c. johnson of
South Dakota and United States Dis
trict Attorney John Laskey will make
addresses and Hector Fuller will re-
cite an original poem on ALLAN See
GER"
Mrs. Fairfax and Miss Grace Need
ham will assist with the hosts. -Ru-
dolph De Zapp will be the Chairman
Of the evening.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-25

, That was like Mr. Baker. He knows
how to accomplish things. He can do
kind thing kindly. Young Hayes
gets even by telling a story on the
Secretary OF War. He says:
"Mr. Baker was in Cleveland on his
first trip after having been made Sec
rotary Of War. The citizens wanted
to pay him honor, and that night ten
dered him a reception at the Hippo
drome. When he appeared on the
stage the, crowd cheered itself hoarse,
and. finally. Mr.. Baker sat down, feel
ing quite chesty. The cheering broke
forth again, and Mr.. Baker bowed
again, feeling better every minute A
third time the cheers broke forth, and
with characteristic modesty the Secre-
tary Of War again bowed his acknowl-
| edgments. He did not know until l
told him afterwards that the second
outburst was due to the lowering OF
the Stars and Stripes at the back of
the platform, and the third outburst
was a tribute to a British officer who
happened to walk on the stage at that
moment"
So you see this young man Is a wise
secretary to q big Secretary and both
with real sense OF humor.
There Is not much else to say of this
young man except to repeat for the
benefit of others that it is not so
much opportunity that spells success
as 1t is to know how.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-25
NUTSHELL NEWS.

Frederick H. Brigham, recently ar.
rested in connection with an alleged
misstatement on his exemption claim
when called by the selective draft
gave bond yesterday for his appear.
ance later. DR.. w. w. Stewart fur
nished the bond for $1,000.
Charging desertion, Maude B. Ford
filed suit for limited divorce yester-
day in the District Supreme Court
against Walter B. Ford, The couple
were married in January, 1910. They
lived together, states the petition, un-
til January Of the next year. Through
Attorneys Hawken and Havell, Mrs.
Ford alleges that her husband de-
serted her and left her and their
child without proper support.
The Mount Pleasant Garage Com
pany was sued yesterday in the Dis
trict Supreme Court for $1,000 dam
ages. Thomas Francis asks $1,000
damages for injuries alleged TO have
been received when an auto OF the
defendant c9llided with an auto he
was driving on . street ON July n.
last. His wife. Grace d. Thomas,
who was riding On the same auto,
asks 8.ooe for her injuries.
Because of insufficient evidence. Jus-
tice siddans yesterday REFUSED ths
petition Cor absolute dlForrr fIsf bg
k.iAu n vsk, ssslnss Fssa n. veal
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-25
CONVENTION HALL
LEASED FOR CLERKS
U. S. Is Fitting Big Auditorium for
Department Offices.
oHieiuI Wsathsr Report
Far Cooler.

The steadily increasing demand for
office space for government employees
has a last reached out to Convention
Hall. the scene of many conventions,
track meets, theatricals and historic
gatherings. Workmen are now con-
verting the building into offices to
house ], 900 government clerks.
The new improvements. including
plumbing, heating, lighting system,
windows and repainting, will cost
about 1900. The building has been
leased by the government until June
%. 1918. at a rental Of 1000 the con-
tract being renewable annually at q
future rental Of 10000 a year.
The annual indoor track meets of
Georgetown and George Washington
Universities have been held at Con-
>yention Hall. 1t being the only audi
torium In the city large enough for
this purpose. It has also been the
scene of the annual automobile show.
food show. circuses and theatrical pro-
auctions.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-25

jail den It is 10 be inside lookln,
out OATS wot made de cops think
All was guilty"
He cross-examlned the policeman
like a veteran lawyer. He cross
examined all the witnesses against
him. Then he pleaded his case.
scot No Case Nobew."
"Ah knows nothIn' bout law,
Jedge." he said. zen All knows a
whole lot less bout dem chickens.
De govvament amt got no case agin
me, nohow. An mex a motion 10
Yer Honor ter dismiss dis case for
lack OBJ real evidence. All doan care
nuttin' tan about dis here circle
stanshum evidence. Wot has II got
to do wild de case. eAnyhow?
"Ah nebber saw a chicken wot
had emmy OBJ dat kind OBJ evidence in
1t. JUS cause All am a poah cullud
man, de govvament thinks It has got
ter send me ter jail
"Ah nebber in nah life fooled wild
no chickens. Not chen dose wot
wear skirts. All am an honest man. "
Very WELL" said the court, what
you don't know about law you make
up in sincerity. Let the case be
dismissed"
Reddicks partner, Snowden. made
no attempt to clear himself. He was
sent to jail for 90 days.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-25
Is A GERMAN SAFE
WHEN HE'S A PAUPER

Three Germans-John T. Eshlepp, 70;
George T. Schmidt, 81. and Henry
Brinkham. 64-trudged into town yes
terday from the District almshouse at
Blue Plains. D. c., and called on
United States Marshal Maurice Splaiu
to ascertain their e. us under the
alien exclusion act.
= The marshal was convinced that
none Of the three was deliberately
violating the law and informed them
he would request the authorities to in
tern them in the almshouse.
The authorities informed alien in
mates in the Soldiers Home.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-25
Funeral Services Held
For Mrs. c. W. Campbell

Funeral services for Mrs. Simpro-
mia Campbell, who died Thursday at
her residence, 1915 Tenth street. were
held Saturday morning at the Church
of the Immaculate Conception. In
terment was in Mount Olivet Gene
terry.
Mrs. CampbAIl was the wife of
Charles H. Campbell, a member of
the Washington police department
She was a member Of the Church
of the Immaculate Conception. Mrs.
Campbell was So years old.
She is survived by nine children:
Mrs. S. r. Robertson, Miss Nellie
NJ. Campbell, Miss Hilda NJ. Camp
bell. Miss Mary Thelma Campbell,
and James Lawrence Campbell. of
Washington; John Lawrence Camp
bell. of Chicago; Leonard W. Camp
bell. of Philadelphia; Daniel Howard
Campbell. U. s. Army. and c. Cleve-
land Campbell, Jacksonville, Fla
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-25
Ralph Hayes Demonstrates
High Value as Bakers Aid
Secretary to Head of War Department, Only
20 Years Old, Makes Excellent Record
Since Transfer from Cleveland.

Great events bring great opportuni-
ties and these usually fall TO those
pwho are best prepared for. them. In
the months In which the United States
has been at war tremendous things
have been done and men OF big minds
and great energy have been necessary
to their achievement.
Every now and then we are face TO
face with the Accomplishment of some
young man. and It Is of one young man
who has filed his niche we would write.
When Newton d. Baker was called by
the President to NIL the post of Secre-
tary Of War, he brought with him his
Cleveland secretary and for a year or
50 Ralph Hayes has been the buffer
between the hundred million and the
Secretary Of War.
It was a position that might well
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-25
FORD WOULD
BUILD SHIPS
ON RAILWAY
Pull Them to Water as the
Stages Of Production
Are Reached.

Rapid fire shipyards. IN which ships
for the merchant marine ara "a n. an.
1880. - -,-.~--S =.
." h'o,'ns iro"
Keel plates to pilot houses are % be
built at a suitable seaport An IN.
South N Henry re- a.. ......-....,.--.
.,,....
man t@e'onet' Is eoe 70 Convince TIE
shipping Board Of the feasibility OF
his latest idea
Mr. Fora a.
.o 10 80 south m epont Q
W." A snlpOuioen NJ
tereseeo IN me prospect 30 select q
tentative site Tor the prospective yard.l
which, according 70 he magnitude %
ehe scneme' would employ from new
70 zS'"oo men
Hurley Appreve.
-. -. -, !,
-, - Sn nNs me tentauve
t1 Oo % M. huley' IN 70 build
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-25
LOCAL MENTION.

:, IL boxes Quaker matches, 25e, ID
lbs. white potatoes, 35c; yellow on
ions, 4c h.; Star cocoa, 25c; Wonder
coffee. zoe: our best tea, sec; Is ozs,
sardines, 15c; mammoth herring.
for Csc; 20 ozs. baking powder, 15c;
sugar corn. 121sc; macaroni or spa
ghetti. 12kc;. salmon, tie. Az
Fourth st. S. Z. and all the J. T. D.
Pyles stores.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-25
Culm, Usually Wasted,
Burned with Soft Coal

Utilization OF anthracite culrn, hih.
erto waste product OF coal. an fuel IN
combination with bituminous coal. has
been demonstrated by tests in the
works Of the Carpenter Steel Company
In Reading. Pa. the United States Fuel
administration announces.
Twenty per cent OF the cuIrn, with 50
per cent Of bituDlinous coal. with natu-
RAJ draft gave 100 per cent boiler rat
ing ana 70 per cent efficiency.
Under forced draft Il was possible 10
use 3 per cent CT the culmn and set a
rating OF lis per cent Snd an efbciency
OF rs per cent.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-25
PAW. TA.FEUD
RESUMED OYER
COAL RULING
Bituminous Producers to
Bring Price Tilt Be-
fore Senators.

An old Pennsylvania-west vir-
ginia coal feud may be dragged be-
fore the senate's subcommittee In
vestigating the coal shortage this
week, 1t was learnd last night. Al
ways bitter rivals In the soft coal
field. these two States have become
even more embittered since the
Fuel Administration took charge of
coal production and distribution. .
When DR.. n. A. Garfield was
holding conferences with bitumin-
ohs operators some months ago.
the West virginia men asked to
be permitted to sell their coal at
zoe a ton under the Pennsylvania
figure. They said they could sell
at $3.50 at the mine and make a
satisfactory profit. Pennsylvania
operators did not want the price
below $500 at the mines.
Garfield Adds Fuel
DR.. Garfield set the figure at 81.
and made It apply universally.
West Virginia men begged for
special permission to sell zoe under
that figure. in order that they
might compete with the Pennsylva-
mia operators. This permission
was refused.
West Virginia operators contend
ed that they would not be able to
hold q place in the market because
shipping conditions were such that
they would never be able to get
cars. In ordinary times, they said,
they could undersell the Pennsyl-
vania field and get business despite
the fact that deliveries were slow
er. With q universal price ap-
plying. nobody would order from
them because. at the same figure.
they could get Pennsylvania coal
and stand q better chance for de-
livery.
Predictions Proved True.
Operators from West Virginia in
the city recently have asserted that
their prediction came true. They have
not been able to get cars enough to
keep their mines running above S
per cent Of capacity, they declare.
And even 50, they are hard put for
orders to run even at that capacity.
They allege that railroad interests
favorable to the Pennsylvania field
control all the railroads operating
through the West Virginia field, and
that prejudice against West Virginia
keeps the car supply much lower
than 1t naturally would be.
Several operators Of West Virginia
have been besieging their Represen-
tatives in the hope Of getting some
action in Washington to relieve the
situation. These representatives are
expected to take the subject before
Chairman Reeds probing committee.
Pennsylvania operators, in rebuttal.
point to their own shortage Of cars.
and the fact that they cannot keep
their own mines running near ca
pacity.
II any further proof were needed
that the West Virginia contentious
are wrong, they say the condition OF
the Pittsburgh steel mills would sup
ply It The mines, they say, are posi-
lively unable to keep the steel mills.
with their government munitions and
armor-plate orders. running above 20
per cent of capacity.
The coal probe will start Wednes-
day morning. with Senator Varda-
man, of Mississippi. presiding in the
absence Of Chairman Reed. DIR. H. A.
Garfield will be the first witness
called.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-25
OTHER TEMPERATURES

Relative humidity-s q. m, g.; D. m. G: .
n. M, g.. Rainfall Is p. m. to 9 .. MI, o.0e
Hours Of sunshine, IL; per CENT Of possible sun-
shine, IS.
Departures-Accmulated deficiency Of tempera-
turs since January l, 1911. So; deficiency Of
Temperature since December l, 1871, -lsl; accu-
muIated deficiency Of precipitation since January
I, 1917, -4s2; deficiency Of precipitation since
December l. 1917. -l.6.
Temperature same date last yer-Hishest, g;
lowest, 5.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-25

Capt. z. W. McLarren, camp quar-
termasteg's department, formerly pri-
vate secretary of W. W. Warwick,
Comptroller Of the Treasury, was in
Washington yesterday en- route to
Camp Lee. Va, after a visit to his
parents at West Decatur, Pa
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-25
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

District Of Columbia and Maryland-Fair to-
day: colder in the afternoon. Tomorrow fair,
continued cold; moderate northwest winds
VirginiA-Fair today. except rain in extreme
southwest portion colder IN the Afternoon. To-
morrow partly cloudy, colder in southeast Dor
ton; moderate west to northwest winds.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-25
CONDITION on THE warm.

0rlat Ftils-Tcmpsmtme. y; epnditisn. eleuf
DsleusrlA Tcsatulf- Ismprrsfurs. NJ cnnditian
a nuIth cunntctlnn, trIT clr.ri eundliira q
s1uih oounrriI1n. yFI fI<GI. 0ruIlsieuu a.
lTIIuilnl f.sItu'r- nmrsu1'as. . esauililsn q
lnsa-n, e.,e1ela. ~ cftHi epsaarn q 90
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-25
Lowest

TIDE TABLES
tConpiled by the United States Coast ana
Geodstie surty.l
roday-LSw tide. n;n = N; hish tids. G:ii
q. m. and so p N
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-14
FIRST DELIVERIES
.oF LIBERTY MOTORS
TO BEGIN VERY SOON ,

Washington. NOV 13-t'irst deliveries
Of machine made Liberty airplane mo-
tors initiating the quality production
of the machines relied upon to furnish
the means for carrying the war to Ger
many in the air on II decisive scale,
will begin in the near future.
Motors tested out up to this time
have been largely produced as indi
vidual type units by slow hand process
SeS
The first deliveries. it was learned
today will be comparatively small.
The rate of production will speed up
every day thereafter however and long
before Spring breaks the winters grip
upon lighting fronts. Liberty motors
Will be turned out at "A rate that will
enable the United States not onl! to
meet its own requirements but also
to deliver thousands to certain of the
allied governments which have re-
uueStcd allOtmcntS.
Officers of both services. heretofore
skeptiCal of the possibility of turn
ing out in comparatively short space
of time air fleets that might bring
decisive results in the war are becom-
ing more and more impressed. Tn
less the repeated statement from Ger
many that she has discounted the
American air program in advance
proves to be better founded than il
is believed to he they have little doubt
that enormous pressure can be eXertcd
with the Liberty fleets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-14
.PA!NLEVE DEFENDS
New WAR COUNCIL

Paris. Nov. l3.-The new Inter-Alied
War committee was characterized as "a
superior War Council in a declaration
read by Premier Paineve in both the
Senate and the Cha of Deputies to-
day
we do not doubt that the United
States, whose troops have been sum
moned to fight upon this front. will give
their adhesion to this council, said he.
Negotiations concerning the other fronts
will ultimately be carried on with Rus
STA and Japan
The object Of the council is not TO d-
rect The details of military operations,
but to define the general war policy and
the general plans of the allies. adapting
them TO the resources and means of
which they dispose so as to assure the
strongest result possible.
1.-The council comprises two represen
tatives of each government Normally 1t
month. 1t rests upon an interallied per-
nlanent staff, which forms at the same
time its central organ of Information and
its technical adviser. The decisions OF
such a council are not tainted by any
particllarism as they embrace the battle
fields rs a whole. They will have to be
ra tilted by the respective governments.
1--WE have already heard the objec-
ton that il is a united command we
need not a consultative committee
All plans are open to criticism, and
am far from saying that the step we
have taken is the last in the progress
TO be accomplished. but it is wise to
! bring into being what is possible in
stead of waiting for months to OBJ
tain something better"
The Premier said the British and
French commanders in chief had come
to an arrangement for an extension
of the British front at an early date
which it would be injudicious to men
tion exactly. He referred to the ne
ceSsity of systematic and complete
! economic coordination of resources OF
the allies. Great Britain and France
he concluded, had reached a complete
agreement respecting the provisioning
Of the two countries which would he
put into immediate execution
Premier Panleve put the question
bluntiN: Has the present government
the confidence OF the chamber? Has
IL the necessary authority to represent
cnce?"
The government then received n
vote Of confidence. $50 to 1872. ma :
joritA of So. but about 100 members
ahstained from voting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-14
MAY Be NO REPLY
TO CH|NA'S PROTEST
JAPAN AGREEMENT

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE United States
regards Chinas protest against the
agreement with Japan as being in the
nature OF a declaration OF principle mo-
neCessaril.' calling for a reply from this
government. thna's protest has given
notice that she does not recognize as
binding upon her agreements between
other nations.
The text of the memorandum hande
Secretary Lansing by the Chinese min
lister says in part:
THE principle adopted by the Chinese
government towards the friendly nations
has always been one of Justice AMI equal
its; and consequently the rights EMO ef
by the friendly nations derived from tho
treaties have been constantly respected
ard SO even with the special relations
between countries creat.d by the fact of
territorial contiguity, ii is only Insofar
as they have already been provided for
ir her existing treaties.
thereafter the Chinese government
will still adhere to the principles hither
to adopted and hereby Il is again de
Cared that the Chinese government wiz
rot allow herself 10 be bound by am
agreement entered into nv other ma
tons"