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Evening star., 1917-04-08
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Ii. ". Perry, member of the auteme-
bile board of the United States Cham
Der of Commerce, has asked the police
to make an effort to recover a folding
pocket map that he lost in the Capitol
or House office building Thursday. The
map is in colors and shows the division
of the United States into military dis
tricts, with department headquarters
and mobilization camps indicated.
The four representatives in Congress
who served as soldiers in the civil war
will be rendered a reception by Kit
Carson Post, G.. A. r., at Grand Army
Hall next Wednesday evening. The
wartime representatives are Gen. Isaac
+. Sherwood of Ohio. ID. w. Comstock
of Indiana, d. A. Hollingsworth of ONO
and Henry z. Osburn of California Col
John MCElroy. commander of the, post,
will preside, and there will be patriotic
speeches and campfire features.
gambling in the District of Columbia is
to occupy the attention of the commit
tee on municipal legislation of the
Chamber of Commerce Tuesday after
noon at $50 o'clock.
A meeting of the Retail Merchants
Association has been called for April 13
at pm. in the rooms of the organiZa-
L
a dinner al the New Ebbitt House April
2 at $50 pm, at which time a special
committee. headed by David Sanger, is
to make a report on matters of credit
interest.
The movement for the cultivation of
available vacant spaces has been
unanimously indorsed by the Rock
Creek Ford Citizens Association. The
territory covered by this organization
is bounded by Rock Creek Park, Keo-
kuk street, Chevy Chase drive and
Western avenue.
The annual business meeting and
election of officers for the ensuing year
of the Kentucky State Association is
to be held Wednesday evening at 5
clock at the New Ebbitt House.
W. Stuart Hodge has been reap
pointed as notary public by the Presi
dent, this being his fourth commission.
The house committee Of the CONNER
cial Club announces an Easter luncheon
tomorrow. Monday being ladies' day,
large attendance is expected.
Miss Eleanor Ford is to speak of
Rabindranath Tagore as a progressive
oriental with illustrative readings from
his popular plays and poems Thursday
afternoon. at 2:40 o'clock in the Lafa-
yette ballroom
Evening star., 1917-04-08
u. S. ATTORNEY CLEARS
ACCUSED CRAFTSMAN
No Disloyal Acts Involved in His
Leaving Employ Of Burgess
AeropIane Company.

MARBLEHEAD, Mass, April Paul
Conner. a craftsman Of Denver, Col. held
by the police today pending investigation
of the disappearance of secret afrplane
plans from the Burgess Aeroplane Com
pany. where he was employed, was
cleared of any suspicion of disloyal
movements or motives by United States
Attorney Anderson at Boston tonight.
Il have examined Mr.. Conner and
some of the evidence in the case" said
Mr.. Anderson in a statement There
is not a scintilia of evidence that Mr.
Conner has taken any plans in breach
of any federal statute, or is anything
but a loyal American citizen. He is
leaving the Burgess company to enter
the employ of the United Eastern Aero
plane Company at Brooklyn, n. y, at
a larger salary.
Whether or not he has any plans or
pieces of paper or data belonging to his
former employer that he ought not to
have is not within my jurisdiction ana
! express no opinion. But | should not
like to have him leave with the I'M
preston he has been connected with
any disloyal movements or has any dis-
loyal motives"
Evening star., 1917-04-08
DErAMEs PRESIDENT o1rsrEn
Man Thrown From Connecticut Ave.
nue. Car By Irate Passengers

For making dsfsmatcrv remarks ccc-
corning ths President IF +he T-ri- !
ofates, an elderl- man, Th> errsar I'd
to be slightly intoxicated, wes seized
by four men passengers IN ? north
bound Connecticut avenue "er vester-
day afternoon about O'Clock and
thrown TO the street
Hastily era spins two IRON standards
of the car. the passenger attempted d
to stay his election, but his effort
proved of no avail, for the force used
by the men sent him sprsrling face
downward into the street. The passen-
ger seemed dazed for minute He
suddenly showed signs Of life and
started out Connecticut avenue.
Evening star., 1917-04-08
BRITISH WAR PICTURES
AT UNIVERSITY CLUB
American Aviation and Am bulsnee
Corps Also Shown IN Ao.
ton in France.

A record crowd gathered ct the Uni
Versity Club last night to witness an
exhibition of official British war pic
lures and to hear a brief address re1a =
tive to the pictures by Capt. McLoud
'bayhes of the British army. 1t had
peen the purpose of the entertainment
committee of the club to show eight
reels. including The Battle of the
Ancre.' but announcement was made at
the opening of the entertainment that
the British embassy had expressed a
desire that certain of the pictures be
not shown at this time. 1t was further
announced that Capt. Baynes would be
unable to speak. owing to his having
been suddenly ordered to Chicago.
Excellent views of the American
Aviation Corps and the American Am
bulance Corps in action We're shown,
however, and an intimate glimpse into
the technical side of caring for and
Evening star., 1917-04-08
MRS. MATHILDE BEHREND DIES.
Wife of DR.. Adajah Behrend Expires
at Family Residence.

Mrs. Mathilde Behrend, wife of DR..
Adajah Behrend. died at the family
residence, 1914 X street northwest, yes
terday afternoon at 1926 o'clock. after
a months illness. Death was due to
an attack of grip. She was seventy
years of age.
Funeral services will be held at the
residence tomorrow afternoon at 2:30
o'clock. with Rabbis Simon and Stern
of the Eighth Street Temple officiating.
Interment will be in the Jewish Gem
etery.
Mrs. Behrend was born in Rodenberg.
near Hanover, Germany, being brought
to this country when two years of age.
She was married to DIR. Behrend in
Baltimore in 1870 and Immediately
came to this city to reside
Besides Dr. Behrend, Mrs. Behrend
is survived by a son, DIR. L. B. Behrend.
associate professor of medicine at
Georgetown University: two daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Andrew Stewart and Miss
Esther Behrend, and brother, Leopold
Behrend.
Evening star., 1917-04-08

building W the English expeditionary
force ~ France vas cbtaired
No Official address was made. but tire
purposes OF the New York COMMITTEES
which tas charge Of the displaying o.
the ptctu-ss were explained in an un-
oMctal manner L was announced that
plan IS Being pushed at the present
tins Tor the Completion IN the near
future c+ series cf pictures OF the
American army ara -avy by TIE display
Of which Sl.ooo.;o2 IS expected TO &c
raised for the american Red Cross.
Following me British war pictures 2
series ct views CT the Emer!can SOL
dter and sailor in the making were
shown They Ters greeted With much
applause
Evening star., 1917-04-08
TO OPEN COACHING CLASSES.
Teachers Will Provide for the Back.
ward Pupils.

Coaching classes" for children of all
grades are to be opened at the Thom-
son School Tuesday for pupils of that
school and the Franklin building.
which form a school group" The
classes are to be held from 9 am. until
pm, from Tuesday to Saturday, in
elusive. the teacher in charge being
Miss Martha Browning.
Each grade in which are pupils in
need of coaching is to have a certain
time allotted daily. School officials de-
cided to put the plan into operation,
following request from the Franklin
Thomson Home and School Association
headed by Mrs. N. H. Darton, presi-
dent. 1t is believed that by little in
days a number of children will be saved
from having to repeat an entire hall
year because Of difficulties which they
have expeIjenced with theix Stulia6
Evening star., 1917-04-08

With more than 5000 to the credit of
the Fairgrounds and other social activ-
tiles, the paper collecting campaign of
the public schools of the District of Co
lumbia was formally ended yesterday.
Individual schools may continue collec-
tions if they desire, and number have
indicated their intention of so doing.
From all angles the campai ign, sug-
Sested several months ago by The Star,
has proved a great success
officials of the schools are highly
pleased with the result of the collec-
tions. The total amount which has been
turned over to the fund for Fairgrounds
is S5,0T7.09. This represents total of
S69,S63 pounds of papers collected.
Ernest /. Thurston, superintendent of
public schools, and other officials have
declared that the value of the campaig gn
in the teaching of thrift and teamwork
has been great-a value that cannot be
calculated in dollars and cents At the
same time much has been done for the
conservation of the paper stock in the
country.
Not only has much paper been saved in
this city, but the movement has become
national in scope Even small towns
have been able to raise fair-siZed funds
for their Fairgrounds.
Evening star., 1917-04-08
RAILROADS COOPERATE
WITH WAR DEPARTMENT
Fairfax Harrison Gives the Plans
Outlined for the National
Defense.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April THE War De-
partment and the railroads of the country
have completed a plan of cooperation
during the war, it was announced today
by Fairfax Harrison. president of the
Southern railway and chairman of the
special committee on national defense of
the American Railway Association.
LAS agreed upon by the railroads and
the military authorities Mr.. Harrison's S
statement, in part. said, representatives
of the American Railway Association from
the operating. motive power, traffic and
accounting departments of roads. desig
mated by the special committee of ma
tionai defense of the American Railway
Association, will be located in the Office
of the quartermaster general, at each
mobilization point, at each concentration
Evening star., 1917-04-08
Changes in Lighthouse Service.

Notice ~ given Of change in a ba v
s'd to navigation as follows
Narvls pd-Tansior sound -Bix Anne
r1eeSeN rivcr-Forpoisc point light ~
he - eeta hnshed: characteristic to b,
hanged. about April %, to hashiug
white every three seconds, fash a.
second duration, Of thirty candlepowrr
The appointment of William W Mar
shall as keeper of TarpleN point shoal
lights. in Virginia waters nf Chess p
pesC. baN. has been announced by th.
lighthouse authorities in charge Of tha
local district.
Evening star., 1917-04-08
ALLEGE HE SPENT TOO MUCH.
Charges Affecting Senator's Cam
paign Fund Under Inquiry.

Charges that an excessive campaign
fund was used by Senator Sutherland,
republican, in the West Virginia cleo
ton last fall were referred by the Sem
ate elections committee yesterday to
a subcommittee for preliminary in
vestigation.
The charges Were filed by former
Senator Chiffon, who was defeated by
Mr. Sutherland for reelection.
Evening star., 1917-04-08
WILL BACK U. S. IN WAR.
Liberal Party of Greek Residents to
Meet and Pledge Support

Resolutions lauding the course of the
United States in declaring war on Ger
many and pledging support are to be
presented at meeting of the liberal
party of Greeks in Washington to be
held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in
Odd Fellows Hall, 7th street, near
D, northwest.
Stephanos Antoniou is to be the pre-
siding officer of the meeting, which. it
is expected, will be attended by a large
number of naturaliZed Greeks as well
as others who have not given up their
allegiance to the King Of Greece.
Evening star., 1917-04-08
Not to Show Favor.

1t was urged they should show no dis
position ito work for or in favor of, any
particular transportation line but should
devote their energy 'solely to the solution
of the transportation problem in the
manner most satisfactory to the govern
ment and in such fashion as can be most
effectively executed by the railroads..
Evening star., 1917-04-08
point, and at each strategic point at
which troops are to be assembled.
Others to Be Designated.

"Other inspectors or representatives. will
be designated as may be required to
facilitate the cooperation between the
transportation lines and the military serv-
ice, and as the needs of the service may
Indicate
Mr.. Harrison stated the carriers had
been advised that these transportation
experts should be chosen from class
of men who will be boardminded and
temperamentally men of such character
as would take a broad view of transpor-
tation in movements and supplies.
Evening star., 1917-04-08
German Insurance Proclamation

The presidential proclamation de-
claring German insurance companies
may continue in business in this coun-
try but cannot send any of their funds
outside the United States has been
formally promulgated by the State De-
partment.
Evening star., 1917-04-08
Senator Lewis on the Cause of War

Senator Lewis of Illinois, democratic
whip of the Senate, will address the
Senate on the relations of this country
with Germany which called for war
Immediately after morning business
tomorrow.
Evening star., 1917-04-08
RAISE MORE THAN $4,000
F! BY PAPER COLLECTIONS
Campaign Inaugurated by The Star
Officially Closed-Work of
Great Value.
Profits From Old Papers.

Following are the amounts of
money paid to the schools for old
papers and magazines collected
since the campaign began. The
greatly enriched the fund for
Fairgrounds and other social ac-
Evening star., 1917-04-08

1t is said by scientists that Mesopo-
tamia may, by the application of
modern agriculture, be made into an
other Garden of Eden.
Evening star., 1917-04-08
GOVERNMENT EXPERTS
Survey GERMAN: SHIPS
VIII Determine the Condition e Tn-
termed Msrchantmen ssizsd
by the r. S

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experts .-1ev 5egar ccy-rrehs sive
survey - .he Gs-r,a- r-=r,.han sh,os
z@!-sd hsrs to da.a-ras-a rhcir nhysical
con5t.ton- Ihe- also arranged fcr zds
o-e.s -re.er c--rscticrs w!-h the shore
- safeguard egair-t @ve ae well az
electric Lighting tectltt!es
Whe. dispostticn 7plll he made CT tho
rsrishehles. silver and glassware, linen.
tapestries arr work. etc On heard the
shirs, 2 considerable cuanrttv cf which
IS said 70 have hesn found. was under
consideration
Men Treated as immigrants.
The ofIcerz and crevr ~ tho Nea
sells who were transferred 80 the gov
eminent ln1mi srstiou station at Ellis
Island. are being show no more con
Gideratron than ordinary immigrants.
Evening star., 1917-04-08
Visitors Net Allowed on Island.

" visitors were allowed on Ellis IL
ard tcday. and il was announced that
TIE regular guard Of 500 men there
would rot he increased for the present
LFo U2tcma officials continued their
examination OF tho thousa nds OF pie1 -,
"f baggage ~ the German sailors. seiz-
ny MANY letters and other papurs
Evening star., 1917-04-08

',ornHis ssiCneT ffovc alnouusc Cd that no
distinction would be made between th..
officers snG the sailors an being
t~ezted exactly sl'ke and receiving the
sar1s food
Sns authorities received - surpris.
!a-s today, when Gct;lricd Tiedt n
stockily hui't German appeared with
s1.J Gaze IL hand at Ellis Island ferry
station here a.CC said he wished To sur
-s-tec himself. he said he had been a
coal pas.eT on the Nalcriaud. but left
rhs snip d year ago and obtained en-
olcyHnent on 3 railroad. when he
lesr-eG u the iDterruscnt of his former
accp4n!ong, he said. hc decided that
- n ace with them
Evening star., 1917-04-08

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Evening star., 1917-04-08
Schools and Collections

Following is a list of the schools,
showing the total amount collected by
each during the campaign:
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-27
WISE is RECOVERING
Alleged Murderer Will Be Arraigned
in Court Next Week

At the local hospital it is stated
that William J. Wise, charged with the
murder of Mrs. Anna Bacon Tobin al
most two weeks ago, is rapidly recov-
ering from his wounds and Prosecut-
ing Attorney George w. Klett today
stated that he expects to have him ar
raigned in the police court for a pre-
liminary hearing by the middle of next
week at the latest
The prosecutor does not think, how
ever, that Wise will be brought before
the present term of the superior
court, but will probably be held for
trial before the December term.
The police claim that Wise was in
formed of Mrs. Tobin's death soon af-
ter he was taken to the hospital, and,
they assert, if he pretended that he
thinks she is still living it is only 81
ruse TO add strength to his plea of in
nocence.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-27

While there has been criticism in
uniformed circles of the severity of
the punishment, such an attitude is
unjust to Judge Thomas. 1t is said
that officials of the National bank did
not press the charge against Miss
Briere and this is borne out by the fact
that, while the embezzlement occurred
months ago, she was not placed under
arrest until comparatively recently
when federal bank examiners are be-
Heved to have learned Of her pecu]a-
tions and placed the evidence in the
hands of U. S. District Attorney Thom-
Us ]. Spellacy Of Hartford. After re-
ceiving the evidence, Mr.. Spellacy had
no alternative other than to present
Miss Briere in the federal court and
acquaint tho judge with the facts. 1t
was impossible for Judge Thomas to
do less than he did-impose the
minimum penalty for the offense. Both
Mr.. Spellacy and Judge Thomas are
above criticism as both did only their
duty. In fact, the former is deserv-
ing of commendation for recommend
ing the minimum punishment and the
latter for coinciding in his views.
Until it was learned that Miss Briere
had been arrested for embezzlement
SHc eHJoyeu tHe lrusI anu eSLeem VI
the public generally In fact, her rep
utation has suffered little in spite Of
her prison sentence as it is believed
that it was her first false step. Those
ignorant Of the law expected she
would be given her liberty under
suspended Judgment or some other
course of a similar nature taken. But
this could not be done as the law does
not permit such action. Had Miss
Briere's case come under the jurisdic-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-27
STIRRING SCENE AS
SOLDIERS GO AWAY
Many Reported to Have Tainted AS
Jewish Soldiers left House
of Worship.

A pathetic scene took place at the
railroad station about o'clock yes
terday afternoon when several drafted
Jewish soldiers, who had been spend
ing the holiday, Yom Kfppur, with
their parents and relatives in this city
left for Camp Devens, Aver, Mass. At
sunset Tuesday evening these men
had come home to join in worship in
the local synagogues A stirring scene
took place in the synagogue on Elm
street as the boys in khaki came in to
bid farewell. Many are reported to
have tainted.
On leaving the synagogue a large
number of young and old accompanied
the boys to the station Among those
who left for Aver were Alfred Kolod-
ney, Henry Koplowitz, Harry Brown,
Louis Jartman and Harry Appel.
Boxes of cigars and cigarettes and
other testimonials of good will were
given to the soldiers. AS the train
drew out from the station yells of
Good Luck and "Get the Kaiser"
were heard.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-27
COMMITTEE MEETS
TO DISCUSS HEFLIN
Representative Made Statements Con.
celning Colleagues and Rules
Committee Takes 1t Up.

Washington, Sept. 27.-The house
rules committee met today to act on
charges calling for an investigation OF
actions of certain members by Rep
resentative Heflin of Alabama, and
others alleged to have been made by
Representative Howard of Georgia. in
connection with the revelation that
Count Won Bernstorff sought $4,000
to influence congress. Rep. Heflin
has reiterated his willingness to name
to an Investigating committee the
men that he declared on the floor
OF the house had "acted suspiciously"
in connection with the war.
Published reports that President
Wilson had rebuked Mr.. Heflin for
his speech are formally denied in a.
statement issued by Secretary Tum-
ulty
The president has taken no part
in this controversy" says Mr. Tum-
ulty, land has given expression to no
views publicly or privately to preju-
dice the matter under inquiry. Con-
gressman Heflin has been one of our
staunchest friends and has given
hearty support to every measure
which the administration has thought
necessary to win this war"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-27

ton Of state court it would have
been possible for her to receive a sus-
pended judgment. Many lawyers arc
of the opinion that the laws should
be changed, making it possible for a
judge of the federal court to suspend
judgment or impose less severe SEN
tences for first offenders, especially
when it can be shown that they have
no criminal tendencies and are not
criminals by instinct.
Miss Briere's case has been dis
cussed freely since the publication In
the Herald last night of the story of
her punishment. The five year prison
sentence came as a shock to her
friends and also to others who are not
counted among her acquaintances but
who have taken an interest In her
case. Thoughtful people realized that
the court did only it's duty but they
believe that the president should in
tervene between society and it's pound
OF nesh''. 1t is expected that petit
ton will be prepared within the next
dav or so to be signed by those who
want to save a girl, who made one
false STEP from the stigma and mental
suffering Of enforced association be-
hind prison bars with hardened GRIM
inals.
Although his sworn duty required
him to prosecute Miss Briere, District
Attorney Spellacy has intimated
he would gladly aid in securing her
pardon. Judge Thomas is also said to
be willing to lend whatever assistance
he can to the cause.
All who are interested are invited to
write to tho Herald and assist in the
campaign for a petition to the presl-
dent.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-27
WANT MEDAL Bill
INCLUDE MEN m /
Congress Is Asked to BrOade
TIRE Creating CommissioI
BcStOW HOnOrS.

Washington, Sept. 27.
of congress have been requl
broaden the War Medal bill
the house calendar so it will
an adequate number of hon]
create a commission to see ii
are properly bestowed. 1t is /
ed that the pending bill sh|
made to apply to the navy
as the army.
Chairman Dent, of the mill
fairs committee, said yesterd
he had not decided upon any
amendment relating to hond
men serving under the flag exl
bill reported from the col
amending the law as to hoI
the army. Upon being prese|
copy of the bill suggesting hoj
the navy as well he referred d
ter to representative Anthj
Kansas. Mr.. Anthony is out
Mr.. Dent said he had receive
ter from Secretary Daniels
ing that provision be made
navy. II wrote Mr.. Dantelj
said, "and suggested that he
an amendment and that I VI
glad to offer it, If the commit
proved it,"
Il do not see why it should
ply to the navy as well as
army" said Representative %
Ohio yesterday.
Something like that ought
DONE" declared Representative
of Connecticut. Some com
ought to be named to pass UNI
ors. If 1t is done haphazard
are apt to be bestowed undes
Il am in favor of small
button for all those who ha
honorable service under the fla