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The Washington herald., 1917-11-25
RAISING
EXCEPT FOR WAR.
DECLARED ABUSE
Secretary Columbus, of Re
tail Merchants, Sees Bur-
den on the Public.

This is not the time to raise money
except for purposes that will directly
help this country win the war;. said
kcharles J. Columbus. secretary Of the
Retail Merchants Association, in q
statement Issued last night.
Pressure brought to bear on Wash
Iington business men by money-raising
Icampaigns has been terrific and unless
stopped the practice will have a very
serious economic effect Proprietors
and managers OF business houses have
been made the object even Of abuse in
order to pull over a contribution for a
class enterprise.
"of course, the same old argument
Is used by committees, that they are
customers, lifelong and otherwise, Of
the houses solicited, and the demands
have become SO enormous and SO big
In volumne of money and goods de-
rnanded that we are in the midst Of q
downright evil.
Victory Sole Essential.
I'm normal times such an appeal as
this would not be necessary. but these
are not normal times. 1t Is a period
when this country must complete an
organization of its own to fight this
war and there should be no other con-
sideration whatsoever.
THE public generally is vitality in
terested in the elimination Of money
raising campaigns to which corpora
tions, firms and individual merchants
subscribe as such. As q salaried man.
with exceptional opportunities to view
and know the inwardness Of business.
can say that donations on the part
of a business operate as one of the
big practical reasons for the great in
crease in the prices Of all commodi-
ties.
ut has always been my notion that
donations OF goods or money do not
constitute a legitimate Charge against
business because. as everyone must
| realize, goods are priced and sold on
the basis OF the cost OF operation. As
donations are charged to general ex-
penses, business has found this de-
partment growing to an enormous ex-
tent. While a firm through donations
| of this kind can have an opportunity
for advertising its own magnanimity-
and I trust my own members will par
don this very frank expression-it is
the buyer, after all. who pays the toll
Of this munifcence.
Injustice to Public.
at is probably essential that prac-
ticaIly all the undertakings that have
in mind should be carried on, but 1t is
an injustice to the consumer that
Smith & Co. should make a check or
donate goods to appease Mr.. Smiths
desire to appear in the role Of a be-
nevolent or philanthropic individual.
Such donations should come from Mr..
Smiths own check book entirely.
''There is nothing that exceeds the
JOY of giving. but believe that IL the
public demands that this menace lin
trade be eliminated more OF US will
have an opportunity to participate as
giyers.
Fright now there is twofold ne
cessity, that OF eliminating money
raising activities that do not have a
direct bearing in helping to win the
war, and the others to eliminate the
practice OF firms giving money and
goods as donations, for in this latter
it Is the ultimate consumer and not
the merchant who actually performs
! the phiIanthropic act"
The Washington herald., 1917-11-25
LOCAL TEMPERATURES.

Midnight. 81; a. m, 36; a. m. %: 6 a. M.
q; a. M. 81; 10 a. m, IS; Il noon. 3j; >
p. m. D; p m. 5; p. m, 3; p. m. =
10 p. m. 81 Highest, 81; lowest. 81. Relative
humidity-s a. m. eIS 2 p. m. 81; .. m. r..
Rainfall Is p. M. to p. ny, O. Hours Of sun
shine. o. Per cent Of possible sunshine, o.
Departures Accumulated deficiency Of tenn
perature since January l. 1917. -24: deficiency
Of temperature since November l. 1917. %: ac-
cumulated deficiency Of precipitation since Janu-
ary ]. 1917. -259; deficiency Of precipitation
sisce November !, 1917, zoo
Temperature same date last year-Highest, So;
lowest, 81.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-25
DEATH RECORD.
UHTTE

WHITE.
William J. Quinn. IS yess. Providence Hospt
Catherine E. Kiernan, ~ - 10Th st. ne.
Mary d. Sutton. g, eo7 9Th 81. ne.
Richard Berner. y, Soldiers Home Hospital
Ruth r. Chester, 30 minutes, fos L. Cap. st.
COLORED.
BENJAMIN Miller. 60 yesrs. st. EliEabeth'S Hos
Helen Windsor. a, Washington Asylum Hospi
Lloyd Boyd, 81. Emergency Hospital.
Robert J. Hutchinson. !, 1zse Del. ave ~.
Albert c. johnson. 2 months. AZ A st. ne.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-25
HIT BY STREET CAR;
IS SEVERELY INJURED

Earl P. Press. a prominent young
business man of Chicago. in Washing
ton representing the Flat Slab Con-
crete Construction Company. of that
city. was knocked down by a car of
the Capitol Traction Company while
crossing c street at North Capitol
street yesterday afternoon.
He was hurried to the Casualty Hos
pital in the ambulance, where it was
found that he was suffering from con-
cussion of the brain. broken left wrist
and several lacerations, of the scalp.
Press is said to be out of danger, and
was resting easily at late hour last
night.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-25
U.S.ORDERMAKES'
new YORK PORT
MILITARY Zone.
Soldiers to Patrol Water.
front; Passes Required
for All Workers. [

Drawing the net of precaution
tighter around all the vital points Of
The country, the United States govern
ment last night declared the port OF
New York a military district begin
ming at midnight tonight.
As soon as possible all other ports
in the country will be put under mar
tial law.
Greatest Of all ports on the Atlantic
seaboard, and with all manner of sup
plies and equipment going forth every
day for the support of the war of the
allies. no chance win be left in New
York for alien enemies to work the
havoc they have in the past, instigat-
ed largely by the German propaganda.
To Guard waterfront.
Men OF the regular army, fully arm
ed and with strict Injunction to act
accordingly II necessary, will patrol
the entire waterfront to exclude all
persons having no real business there,
principally alien enemies. The De-
partment Of Justice announced last
night that the city would be put un-
der military control in compliance
with the proclamation of President
Wilson of November 16. last.
The Department Of Justice has as
sumed that cooperation win be en-
tered into cordially, but promulgates
the following instructions. which must
be compiled with strictly
"1-In order that notice may be
given promptly by the government Of
hctals to the operators Of all water
front facilities every corporation or
| person operating such facilities must
Immediately designate some person on
whom the government officials may
serve such notices. These persons ars
to be designated at once and Their
names and addresses forwarded to the
United States marshal of the district
in which the waterfront facility is To-
Gated.
Rules for Operators.
'2-Every operator of a waterfront
facility included in the scope of the
/ proclamation shall Immediately ap-
point and maintain identification in
spectors. at his own expense, to be
stationed one for every entrance to the
dock, wharf, warehouse or other wa
terfront facility. Such inspectors shall
be maintained during all of the hours,
day or night, during which the dock
or waterfront facility is being oper-
ated. 1t is the duty Of these inspec-
tors to identify to the government pa
/ troll all persons entitled to access to
the waterfront facility, and this sys-
tenn Of Identification is to be applied
both to officers and employees of the
wharf or warehouse, and also to truck
| drivers, pedestrians and all other per-
sons having legitimate business at
such waterfront facility. 1t is the
| Hfffry af afnnh fr5 e. g.
that all persons who enter upon the
docks, after being identified. shall de-
part therefrom at the conclusion of
their business, so that no person shall
lurk on the premises after the compile
\ ton Of his business.
''6-The operator OF such waterfront
! facility shall at once prepare. ready
for the inspection of government Off
cials, and keep on the premises a
complete and accurate record of all of
its officers and employees"
The Washington herald., 1917-11-25

The Volunteer Guard Division of
the Home Defense League OF the
District will meet in Dunbar High
School Auditorium tomorrow even
ing at 1880 o'clock. The meeting
will be addressed by Commissioner
w. Gwynn Gardiner. Music will be
rendered on the pipe organ and the
Dunbar High School Glee Club will
sing. An informal reception will
follow in the armory OF the school.
for which music will be furnished
by Louis Browns Elite Jazz Or
chestra.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-25
BIRTHS REPORTED.
WHITE

John 4. and Elizaheth 7. Wright. boy.
John l. and Helen G. ThomaS. boy.
Thomas " and MarEarst Shelton girl.
Duncan and Hannah MeIAren. oey.
Herbert W. and Virginia z Moblsy, girl.
John and Mary Murphy. bog.
Archibald A. and LaurE !. LAtchford. girl.
Henry p. and Adalscyuia 7. KerneT. giTl.
Shelby V. and Jesse 4. Gamble. boy.
Edward J. and Alice Chester. girl.
MAhlou s. and 0rah VI. Ashford. boy.
CoJoRED.
Leonard and Julia Smith. girl.
William and Ella Hill. girl.
Steven L. and fsene R. Golden. boy.
James and Canie Fletcher. boy.
Harry L and fller Derrice. boy.
Andrew and Sarah Douglass, girl.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-25

Flowers for Thanksgiying.
Consult GUIDE about choice flowers and arts
tic floral decorztionA lZi + St..-Ady.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-25
Ye Ereside
Gossip
By A. B. c.

OUR CELEBRATED
EDIToR-cITIZEN
Mr.. A. BRISBANE,
OF THE Times,
WAS COMMENTING
ON OUR little column"
VERY CLEVER
oUoTH HE.
WHY DOESN'T
D. ]. KAUFMAN
PUT MORE direct
ADVERTISING IN it?
HOW WILL the
PEOPLE KNOW
HE RUNS this
- -
WONDERFUL
ESTABLISHMENT
WHICH COVERS the
HIDES
OF MENa"
NOW (sHl SH, sHD
WE FORGIVE
FRIEND BRISBANE
THIS TIME
AND ONLY say:
WHEN HE'S been here
TWELVE MONTHS
HE'LL KNOW,
IN HIS sleep
WHO D. ]. KAUFMAN is,
AND WHAT he sefts;
ESPECIALLY IF he reads
OUR ADVERTISEMENTS
IN THE Times.
=
4 |
/ THANK YOU y
The Washington herald., 1917-03-23
OF JESUS
DEFINED BY PASTOR
Was Paci6st. but Sensible. Asserts Rev.
ames L. Gordon.

Jesus was pacifist, but he was a sem
sible pacifist." said Rev. James L. Cor
don, pastor Of the First Congregational
Church in answering one Of the questions
from his question box" last night.
when 1t came to fighting sin." said the
pastor. Jesus was no pacifst. He was
always on the alert to thrust at the
forces Of evil,
Some Of US deliberately misunderstood
the word pacifist. There is big differ
ence between carrying a chip on the
fight"
Discussing going to the movies" on
sunday. DR.. Gordon said: IF you go to
the movies on Sunday and learn more
about God through a motion picture ex-
hibit' 1t Is certainly not wrong, but to
go Tor wanton pleasure is assuredly desc
Grating the Sabbath. Oftimes the spirit
In which pleasure is INDUCED regulates
the gravity Of SIM You are not keeping
the Sabbath day holy by having a good
time at the show"
In reply to the question Of age he said: |:
"A person Is as old as he feels. He
can be aged in sin and be youthful in
years. A man grows old when he loses
faith in himself and God and begins to
slide backward mentally and physically
through violations of the law Of Nature
and man."
The Washington herald., 1917-03-23
Big TROUSERS SALE
ON At FRIEDLANDER'S
$l.95 to $3.98 Are the Prices and the
Place Is 428 Ninth Street
Northwest.

Just think of it-for as little as s1.ss you
may have your choice of a splendid as
sortment OF Mems Trousers in all fab
rtcs and shades. Then at S24S you can
hnd an excellent assortment: at S316
some clever weaves and patterns; at 1898
as fine line of trousers as you ever
saw. This is the big bargain event that
Friedlander Brothers at 42S Ninth street
northwest. have prepared for you for to-
day, and II you have an eye for values,
you won't waste a moment.
Made by one of the largest makers of
Trousers in the East. an examination will
disclose their careful workmanship.
They're made to wear and they will
wear, giving you the utmost value for
your money.
They're in such fabrics as cassimeres,
woolens. cheviots, serges and fancy mix
lures in every conceivable shade and
color combination. Every size, of course;
you'll have no difficulty in finding an ex-
act fit.
Search through your wardrobe; you'll
probably find several odd coats which
you have discarded because the trousers
are worn. Match them with new Trousers
at this sale, and thus have new suits for
less than the usual cost of the Trousers
alone. Bear in mind the name and ad-
dress and be down bright and early-it's
Friedlander Brothers. 42S Ninth street
northwest.-Advt.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-23
ELMENDORf LECTURES
ON DESERT OF SAHARA
Strange Customs of Bedouin Life Are
Shown in Film at National.

As wonderful a journey as Dwight FL
mendorf ever took an audience on was
the one Travelled by the screen route at
the National Theater yesterday after
noon, through the ruins of old Roman
cities and modern towns and oases in
French Tunis and the adjacent portions
of the great Sahara desert. ~.
In the guise Of Syrian physician. the
lecturer went past the bounds of French
protection into the heart of the native
Bedouin "kultur," obtaining intimate
glimpses Of Mohammedan homes and
mosques and meeting many strange and
thrilling adventures.
Motion pictures Of street life in the
cities Of Biskra and Kairouan. of sheiks
and caravans OF the desert highways and
of wedding festivities and other strange
customs Of Bedouin life were showns
Beautiful light effects on the desert.
choice bits Of old Moorish architecture,
Roman ruins and mosaic floors and fiow-
ers Of the oases were among the best
subjects OF the camera as aided by the
artists brush.
Mr.. Elmendorf announced at the end
OF his talk that next weeks lecture on
Mexico will be his last in Washington, as
he will not return next year.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-23
LOCAL men FINANCE
new STEAMSHIP Line.
Will Improve Rail and Water Trans
portation Here.

A 100000 corporation financed for the
most part by local capitalists, the object
OF which Is to improve rail and steam
ship facilities between Washington and
cites in Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia,
New York and Atlantic coast ports. Is
fast becoming a reality.
Paul Dulaney. attorney for the financial
interests behind the proposed syndicate.
left the city yesterday for Richmond to
file articles Of incorporation with the cor
poration commission of Virginia. About
three months ago Charles w. Morse, for
merly head OF the American Ice Compa-
ny and owner of vast steamship and
banking interests. was In Washington
looking over the available terminal ia
cilities.
Since that time various plans have
been suggested to Mr.. Morse concern
ing the project, but 1t was not until yes
terday that the plans became known. As
far as can be learned the proposed syn
dicate has already purchased three
steamers to ply between New York.
Norfolk and Washington, beginning as
soon as the weather will permit and ar
tcles Of incorporation can be secured.
The new corporation will bear the name
Of the New York and Norfolk steamship
Company. and will, II Is said, have its
headquarters in this 'city. Local finan-
ciers interested IN the project refused
last night to discuss details and future
plans.
Among those interested in the project
are Colin H. Livingstone. vice president
Of the American National Bank; w. b.
Emmert, vice president and general man.
ager OF the Washington and Old Domin-
lon Railway Company; Edward B. Nc
Lean. and others who are already inter-
ested in railway and steamship compa-
nies operating in this territory.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-23
OTHER TEMPERATURES.
MARRIAGE LICENSES


Charles N. Goladsy. 50. and Annie r. Heishman.
8 both Of Woodstock. Va. Rev. Harry D.
Mitchell.
Dr. william ots Bailey e. and Mary Hardin
Parker a. Row Roland Cotton smith.
Oscar R. Mathews, 2. and Adeline ". Brad
bIrn. %. Rs-. Lucius G. CLARK.
Raymond L. Wood %. Of Weldon, n. c.. and
Carrie @. Sherrod. s. Of Euhed. N. G. Rev.
Robert ". Coe.
Edward J. Webster. g. and Elizabeth Maske, 4
Rev Richard Schmidt
Charles Erie Lofgren. Q. Of Boston. Mas. and
Una Italene Hawthorne. q. Of Nashville. Tenn.
Rev L Morgan Uhambe-s.
OOLORED
Arthur q. Brttnkham. D and Ethel n Rroxn.
q both Of FredehcSburE. Va Rev. Daniel L.
Rcd
Brady wilton Ohildress y Of Monta Bedford
Country, Va. and Josephine Thomas ., Of Bealtop,
Va Rev. W. Westny
Willie Jackson. 30 and Josephine Wright, a. Rev
Alfred ]. Tyler.
Fred L. Wood. q. and Pearl Z. Henson. Il. Rev
Junius !. Loving.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-23
DEATH RECORD.

WHITE
James J. Mullen. s. years, Proridence Hospital
Annie Stein. q. Emergency Hospital.
Francis A. johnson. 7. ) Conduit road.
Edward L. CoEan, g. Providence HnsThtA.
Margaret Clements. -. 1ol6 eth st nv.
Lucia A. Wade, Il. Sos Mt Pleasant st. NV
Ben HELEN. SO. 1915 COrcpran st. NV.
snVanus d. Wright So Emergency Hospital.
Mau 4 Godfrey. lI5l Penn. ave-. NV.
Amy e. Everett, s. z3o1 O st. NV
Emma K. stutz. 81 1915 18th st NV.
Alberto Barcelona. y. St. Et1abeth's Hospital
Henry F. Boswell. q. r2T sth 1t. sv.
Jennie Cornwell. 70. 9pl French st. NV.
Arthur J. Green. Is. 0 st. ne
COLORED.
Dura a Edwards. 3 years. l5l7 18th st NV
Henrietta Smith. So Freedmen's Hospital
Lydia Shedhck. Io4, 386 Voltlspl
Elizabeth Wallace 6. National Homso. Hospt
David Actor, 6. St. Ehzabeth's Hospital
Edith Holmes. II. Garfield Hospital
James L. Congers 45. l6S ElVan rd.. Anscostia
bEelyn Herns. Is days. l40 N. ]. ave. NV.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-23
BIRTH RECORD.
WHITE

PuG NJ and Mary z selbg. boy.
John and Louise Noel, boy.
Jossph +. and Maud L. Manun. boy.
John and Gertrude Keliher, Etrl.
Jssph P. and Catherine johnson. drL
Edward z. and Kate Hardin. girl
Fredsrio A. and Ellen c. GArges bog.
Marcsu and Jeanne Dessaher. boy.
Raymond L. and Louise z Beck, boy.
COLORED.
Theodore and Nicis Richardson, gtrL
John and Ida JacksDn, boy.
Oarsncs and Mary Ing7m. EirL
The Washington herald., 1917-03-23
Thieves Steal Iron Railing.

Thieves last night stripped the pipe
railing from the steps OF the house oc-
cupied by Joseph P. Smith, 21O8 Pennsyl-
vania avenue northwest. according to a
report received at police headquarters
The railing was valued at 81
The Washington herald., 1917-03-23
WEATHER CONDITIONS,

For the District of Columbia. Maryland and vir-
dnia-HSir and warmer Friday rain At might or
southsriy wtnda
DHins Friday night and Saturday rain will
utsGd into the eastern Lower Lake resiou. the
Middle Atlan1o States and New England
Il vin b warmer Friday In the Atlantic States
and colder Saturday. quite pDnerally. east Of the
Missasdppt River. s1cspt in New England.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-23
BENNY HELD FOR KILLING.

New York. March n-Application fos
writ Of habeas corpus for Benny
sternberE. under arrest for the murder
Of Mrs. Elsie Cavsn E5ilair IN q Broad
way hotel. was withdrawn this afternoen
by mutual consent.
sternberg was then arraigned on q
charge Of murder in connection with
the death Of Mrs. Hilair who was
strangled to death.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-23
LOCAL MENTION.

cans asparagus, 15c: N. 3. molasses,
15c; pkgs. oats. Csc; lbs. head rice,
Csc; 5 lbs. buckwheat, 25c; loaves
bread. 10c; IL lbs. meal. SIC; perfection
ter. 1Sc; macaroni or spaghetti, INC:
fat Norway mackerel, 12hc; war cake,
soc; large jars olives, zoe; sugar wa
1ers. 22c; Wagner's catsup. 100. The ].
7. D. Pyles stores.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-23
HEAD CAUGHT IN ELEVATOR.

]. o. Connor. "a years old, 1877 Lincoln
road, northeast, while on the third floor
of b22 Tenth street, northwest, yestsr-
day afternoon. had his head caught be-
tween an elevator and a safety gate. He
was removed to Emergency Hospital in
the ambulance and treated for confusion
of the head. Later Connor went home.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-23

Ladies' Suits French Cleaned, 81 mn,
Washington Tailoring Co. 10 9Th st,
NJ. 1887.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-23
RESERVE OFFICERS TO DRILL.

Embryo members OF the Reserve ON
GERS Training Corps, recently organized
in conjunction with the Plattsburg idea,
will meet tonight at $50 o'clock in the
hall OF the Riding and Hunt Club, Twen-
ty-second and P streets, to drill, under
supervision of Capt. Craig.
After the drill Capt. Archibald Mil
Ter will give one OF the lectures arranged
especially for the rockies"
The Washington herald., 1917-03-23
Will Rerair Monument Elevator.

The elevator at the Washington Mon
ument will not run during the week be-
ginning Monday. its stoppage being neces-
sary to make the usual annual repairs to
the machinery. 1t was announced yester-
day.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-23
LOCAL TEMPERATURE.

Relative humidity-s a. m. "a; p M. .; sp.
m. g. Hours Of sunshine. l22 Per cent Of pos
sible sunshine, 90
Temperature sms date last year-Highest. %:
lowest, a
Evening star., 1917-10-25
Critical Necessity for Fats.
NEARLY A SCORE NEEDED.
War Department Soon to Name
Temporary Brigadier Generals.

The War Department soon will take
UP the question of selecting nearly
score of temporary brigadier generals
for regular brigades to fill vacancies
caused by the appointment of all brig
adiers of the line to be major generals
of the National Army. The promotions
were necessary to provide commanding
officers for the National Army and the
National Guard divisions. but it left
the regulars virtually without brigade
commanders.
There are sixteen or more infantry
brfgades lacking commanders in the
regular esta ablishment, it is said. Senior
colonels would command where two
regiments were together, but there are
indications that this result is not de-
sired, and as soon as the regular bri-
gades are formed temporary commits
sions as brigadier generals will be is
sued to selected officers as a means of
tnsuring efficiency of the forces.
Evening star., 1917-10-25
MEETS EVERY REQUIREMENT.
Liberty Airplane Motor Highly Com.
mended by Navy Department

The liberty airplane motor has met
every requirement in block tests and in
actual air trials. and while various for
eign made motors have been offered to
the government there is no present in
tention of using any other than the
liberty motor for American production.
This statement was made at the Navy
Department in answer to published re-
ports that foreign motor had been Of
fered which navy officials considered
better and Implying that some friction
had developed between the Navy and
The atrcslIt production board.
Evening star., 1917-10-25

We need a keep-a- pig movement in
this country-and a properly cared for
pig is no more insanitary than a dog
such a movement would necessarily re-
Quire some changes in village and urban
ordinances. but the national welfare would
be warrant ample for such a course of
action. If every suburbanite took to his
care pig and fed II on the house gar
bage. he would increase out fat supply and
do so without call upon our general feed
ing stuf1s. In Germany 1000. 900 hogs
are supported by these means"
Referring to the wool supply which has
been diminishing steadily since the war
began. Mr.. Hoover points out that in
1916 We produced only 35 per cent of the
wool that We used. and says there prac-
tically Is wool famine at present, when
the world is needing wool as never before
for clothing its armies
''It is now vital for every farmer in the
United States. he urges, ''wno can TO
take unto himself an additional five or
ten hogs. few sheep or few calves in
the national interest. 1t is a necessity
for winning the war. And l cannot but
believe that every farmer in the United
States has the patriotism to answer this
call Of his nation in the hour OF our allies
need