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The Washington times., 1917-06-23
CAVALRY TO PARADE
ALONG AVENUE TODAY
Guardsmen viii Start at 3 O'clock,
Seeking Recruits.

As a forerunner OF the biggest re-
cruiting campaign Washington has
ever witnessed, Troop A, Cavalry,
District National Guard, will parade
through the streets of the city this
afternoon.
Headed by Capt. James H. Wash
burn, the troop OF eighty men, will
leave Eleventh street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue at ; o'clock and march
west to Washington Circle. There
the troopers will turn back and make
their way to F street, which will be
the scene of a Cavalry Carnival
next week.
After parading through F street the
cavalrymen will ride to Pennsylvania
avenue and Seventh street and return
to the Congress Heights rife range.
The troop has been on the range a
week and will remain there until the
end OF next week. During the cam
paign for recruits for the local Squad-
ron OF cavalry. Troop A will make sew
eral marches through the city.
This afternoon the troopers will
lead riderless horses. To the saddles
will be attached signs containing
pointed invitations to the manhood
of Washington to join the cavalry.
The Washington times., 1917-06-23
SEEK ALLEGED SHORTAGE
Examiners Going Over Banks Books
Following TeIIer'S Arrest.

Bank examiners were busy today
going over the books of the Union
Savings Bank to determine the
amount of loss OF funds alleged to
have been sustained by a shortage in
accounts OF the bank teller, William
Craige Moore, thirty-five years old,
2T01 Eleventh street northwest, who
was arrested last night on q charge
of embezzlement.
According to Central Office Detec-
tive Sergeant Frank Helan. who
made the arrest. Moore admitted hav-
ing taken between 1900 and $1,000
of bank funds. Moore said. accord
ing to Helan, that he was prompted
to take the money because Of finan-
cial embarrassment of his family. He
said he did not know how mucn
money he had taken, 1t was said.
.sMy wife has been sAek, and
needed funds" he is said to have
told Detective Helan.
Moore said he had taken the money
in small amounts. IL was stated.
1t was expected that Moore would
be given a hearing in Police Court
this morning. but the case was put
over until next week. Shortly az er
his arrest, he was released on $4,000
bond furnished by friends.
Detective Helan said that Moore
was not a bit surprised" when he
was placed under arrest at his home
Friday night.
Moore was suspended from the
bank Thursday. He was arrested on
a warrant sworn out by Luther Z.
SchreIner, cashier OF the bank. Wade
II. Cooper. president OF the bank. is
sued a statement in which he said
the bank is protected in every way
by a bond OF the United States Fl
deity and Deposit Company, and the
bank will therefore sustain no loss"
The Washington times., 1917-06-23
WoMEN'S CLUBS HELP
War Service Fund Increased BY
Cosmos Theatsr Show.

The Red Cross war service fund was
benefited by the proceeds of an enter
tainment given this morning at the
Cosmos Theater under the auspices of
the Federation of Women's Clubs
corps.
Charles Bowers. leading baritone OF
the Aborn Opera Company, accom-
panied by Carl Burton. director Of
the National Theater Orchestra, sang
THE Marseillaise."
"Chrysanthemum," a japanese must
cal play, composed by and produced
under the direction OF Ed Muth. was
a popular feature OF the program. The
cast included Gladys Price. Grace
Price. Sylvia Metcalf. Eva Baker.
Emma Grigsby. Emma l.. Thompson,
Bessie Lacy. and l.. o. Grymes, and
the chorus included Elsie Jones, Ida
Rice, Ellie Allen. Irma Lewis, Laura
Willis, Maud Willis, Hazel Bayne,
Evelyn and Minnie Reeves.
Mrs. Neliegh. Of the Neighborhood
House. presented Columbia" a patri-
otto tableau, and II. X. Pierson, author
Of sons of America" sang the song.
The Washington times., 1917-06-23
ARGENTINA IS WATERING
Signs Increase That Nation viii
Stand With United States.

BUENOS AIRES. June 23.-The i'm
preston that the government party
intends to bring about abandonment
of Argentina's neutrality in the war.
created by the article in Ell Dinario,
hich always has upheld President
nigoyen. is strengthened by the fact
that several members OF the Presi-
dents party have taken a stand in
favor OF adhesion to the policy Of the
United States.
1t is probable a bill dealing with
the question OF Argentina's neutral
ity will be introduced in Parliament
The Washington times., 1917-06-23
GET FIRST HALF HOLIDAY
G. p. o. Employees Given Initial OF
Afternoon Of Season.

Employees OF the Government Print
ing Office got their first half-holiday
of the season today.
Public Printer Ford has announced
that extra work at the big printery
will be cared for by additions to the
force. and that the plant in future
will close a tnoon.
Employees OF all OF the Government
departments who could be spared
were given the usual half-holiday.
Pressure Of work at the Bureau of
Engraving and Printing, however.
kept the employees there on the Job
throughout the day.
The Washington times., 1917-06-23
TRINITY TO OBSERVE
BIRTHDAY TOMORROW
Elaborate Services viii Mark Nine
teenth Anniversary.

Tomorrow will be Home Coming
Day" at Trinity Episcopal Church.
Many OF the former members OF the
parish are expected at the IL o'clock
service. Holy Communion will be
celebrated in honor of st. John the
Baptist, and in memory OF the de-
parted as well as an intercessiOn for
peace.
Hearts bearing the slogan Have a
neart from Trinity" have been issued
and the sale of these is proving very
successful. The music for the serv-
ices will be under the direction of
Oscar Franklin Comstock. F. A. G. o.
The sermon will be preached by the
rector. the Rev. George W. Van
Fossen.
The church is celebrating its nine
zenith anniversary. The last evening
services till September will be held
tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1917-06-23
FLOUR PRICES DROP
Due to 80 Cent Decline In Price Of
July Wheat.

Lower -four prices were generally
attributed today by Agriculture De-
partment experts TO the 30 cent drop
in July wheat during the past week,
owing TO the prospective new crop.
With favorable weather the Amer
lean wheat crop this year is expected
to total 700.0O0,OO0 bushels. This
would about equal the ten-year aver
age. but does not compare with the
billion bUshel bumper crop Of 1915.
Dissolution Of the abnormal demand
for flour this spring. during which
boarding in many communities result
ed in Limitation OF sales TO house
wives. was also cited today to ex-
plain falling flour prices.
The Washington times., 1917-06-23
DEFENSE LEAGUE ELECTS
ThIrty-fve Names Added to Mem.
bershIp.

Thiryt-fve names were added to
the membership OF the Sixth precinct
Of the Home Defense League at a
meeting last night.
The following officers were elected
Or. J. J. Kilroy, lieutenant: Lee
Rover, DIR. J. T. Prendergast, and
Harry Bedell, sergeants; James c.
Mccarthy, clerk: and James l.. Norris,
jr.. treasurer. The captain, who was
appointed by the directors Of the
league. is the Rev. d. H. Martin.
The next meeting will oe heIc June
% in the lecture room II Wesley NJ.
r. Church.
The Washington times., 1917-06-23
WILL CHART AIR CURRENTS
Weather Bureau to Help Training
Of AVlators.

Astrological stations TO chart the air
currents at all OF the new army avi-
alton schools are to be established by
the Weather Bureau.
An appropriation OF 100000 for
Astrological work will be available July
/ A corps OF expert observers has been
trained at the Omaha station of the
signal corps for this work under di-
rectIon OF William II. Blair OF the
Weather Bureau.
The principal dependence OF thes.
stations will be Marvin photographs,
which will record temperatures, wind
velocity, and direction at any height
The Washington times., 1917-06-23
COAL And METALS
PROBE TOBE SHORT
Sentiment FaVOring Price
Regulation Grows.
INQUIRY IS TO Be PUSHED
New Law May Come in as Part Of
Food Control BIZ.

Widespread interest is being mani
tested in the inquiry which will be
begun on Tuesday by the Senate In
terstate Commerce Committee on the
subject of coal prices and also prices
of the basic metals.
Strong sentiment exists In Congress
for drastic price-hXing legislation
with respect not only to coal Blu other
necessaries. On the other hand. coal
operators and mine owners are op-
posing such legislation.
VIII Hear Produeers-
Producers will be heard by the COM
mittee. and also Government officials,
members of the advisory commission
of the Council of National Defense,
and probably some members of Con-
gress, who have had complaints about
coal prices.
The committee does not intend to
stretch out the hearings. Senator
Newlands thinks II likely that IL leg
islation for the control OF prices OF
coal and metals is agreed on by the
committee, 1t will be recommended as
an amendment to the food control
bill.
Striking figures on the extent OF
the increase in coal prices are being
given in Congress. Congressman
Good. in a speech in the House. set
forth detailed figures on increases In
soft coal prices at the mine in the
last year.
Fears Domestic Suffering.
These figures showed increases
ranging from 300 to 400 per cent
Senator Pomerene presented data
to the Interstate Commerce Commit
tee which was also striking. He por-
trayed the danger OF such an in
crease in coal prices next winter as
would cripple industries and also
cause Widespread domestic suffering
The Washington times., 1917-06-23
RABBI URGES WAR WORK
Pleads With Congregation to Aid
Jewish Soldiers.

A plea for Jewish soldiers was
made by Rabbi f. Davis. Of Buffalo.
n. Y, in an address before the Wash
ington Hebrew Congregation last
night.
Rabbi Davis. who came here to take
charge of the welfare work among
the Jewish soldiers In neighboring
camps, asked members Of the congre-
cation to take the young men into
their home and offer whatever relief
from the routine Of camp life that can
be provided.
A meeting for all soldiers OF the
Jewish faith will be held at the tenn
pie tomorrow morning at 10 O'Clock
Addresses will be made, by Rabbi A.
Klein, Of Chicago, and other speakers
The Washington times., 1917-06-23
WALL ST. MARKET
OPENING OF SESSION QUIET
AND IRREGULAR
Result of Settlement Of Accounts
For the Weekend and Absence
Of ANY News to Influence Trad
Ina-U. S. Steel of 70 at 1884.
Some other Quotations

NEW YORK, June 23.-Settlement
OF accounts for the week end and
absence of any news to influence
trading resulted in a quiet and ire
EuIar opening of the stock market
TODAY. United States Steel was on
y at 12SI-. Crucible was up Il, at
SSas, and bethlehem B was of y, at
14l. Smelling opened up y. at los y.
Reading was off X, At, 96H, whiie
Southern Pacific showed gain OF
\, a; IS :. .,,,os
In la:e trading prices touchea
highs FOR the day almost without e1-
ception, Baldwin Locomotive gaining
four points and American Locomotive
ono half.
All s;eels moved forward. with U.
s. and CrucibIc advancing over u
point.
The close was strong.
TOday's Quotations
Today's quotations were:
The Washington times., 1917-06-23

Der of prominent Greeks, including
Demetrious Gounaris, former minis
ter OF Justice and communications in
the Zaimis cabinet; General Dous-
manis, and Colonel Metaxas, was wit
messed by a large crowd of spectators.
With the exception OF officers who
have been transferred to the Pelopon-
nesus, all pro-Germans are now I'M
der surveillance and must remain in
their homes. Among them are former
Premiers Dragoumls, Skculoudis, and
Lambros.
Charles c. A. Jonnart, the high
commissioner representing France,
Great Britain, and Russia in Greece,
today approved the Greek govern
ments proposition to appoint a mixed
commission, consisting OF two min
listers each, from among the follow
ers OF Premier Zaimis and former
Premier Venizelos, in order to bring
about uniication of Greek policy.
The Washington times., 1917-06-23
NEGRO Roes VIReINIAN.

William Side. Louisa. Va. was as
saulted and robbed OF Sc early this
morning by an unidentified colored
man at Twenty second and E streets
northwest. Side. who said he met his
arsailant Friday night in a DOWN
town saloon, was taken to the Emery
ency Hospital suffering from cuts and
bruises.
The Washington times., 1917-06-23
INQUEST his AFTERNOON.

coroner's inquest to determine
the cause OF the death Of Mrs. Sarah
Jochum. seevnty-four years old, 9OT
Rittenhouse street northwest, who
was killed by a street car in front
OF 610I Georgia avenue northwest
early Wednesday. will be held this
afternoon at the District morgue.
Mrs. Jochum died last night at Walter
Reed Hospitai
The Washington times., 1917-06-23
DISTRICT FACING
new COAL CRISIS
Second Set Of Bids Shows
Much Higher Prices.
LARGER BUDGET TOO SMALL
Purchasing Agent Says ApprOpria-
ton Must Be Increased.

The coal shortage. which last year
threatened the closing of the schools.
Is a problem again confronting the
District government.
The second set of bids for furnish
ing fuel for the fiscal year beginning
July l were opened at the District
building yesterday afternoon. All
were largely in excess of contract
prices for tn ecurrent year.
Four bids were received for fur
nishing anthracite. The prices were:
Furnace, $3.50 a ton; stove. $3.50, and
nut. $3.50 Prices for the current
year were: Furnace, S6.35; stove.
37.25, and nut, S7.45.
Mines Make ner.
The District is considering an offer
from the mines to furnish bituminous
coal at $2.95 a ton, to which will be
added freight charges of $l.65 and
hauling charges OF from S1.23 to S1.T5.
Only one bid for wood was received,
the prices ranging from SIS to SIS
cord. Prices for the current eyar
were from $40 to $7.S5.
me nrst set OF DloS LOT Iuel IoE
the next year were opened at the Dis
trict building May IL. No bids were
received for anthracite coal or wood,
and only one for soft coal at a figure
more than so per cent higher than for
the current year. No action was taken
on this bid, and it was decided to re-
advertise.
Bill Usually 500. 900.
Normal expenditures of the Dis
trict for fuel are approximately
S20O,00 a year. Purchasing Ofhcer
II. C. Hargrove has recommended that
the estimate this year be increased by
$63. 200. and in view OF the prices
quoted yesterday it will be necessary,
he said today, to increase this figure.
1t was only through the strenu-
Gus efforts OF Hargrove that the
schools and public buildings weIe
kept open last winter. Failure Of
contractors to furnish coal within the
time specified resulted in the cancel
alton of contracts, necessitating the
making of new ones and the purchase
of fuel in the open market.
The Washington times., 1917-06-23
PATRIOTISM TO RULE
Railroad Y. M. c. A. Will Hold An
nuaI Meeting Wednesday.

Patriotism will mark the ninth an
nual meeting OF the Terminal Rail
road Department of the Young Mems
Christian Association, which will be
held In the west end of the Union
Station, Wednesday night at s O'Clock.
C. V. Hubbard, OF New York. who
Is extending Y. NJ. c. A. work for the
men in the European war. will de-
liver the principal address.
The Terminal II. z. y. n. c. \. or
chestra, under direction OF G. w.
Guest, will give a patriotic concert.
and the Musurgia quartet, composed
OF Harry Wheaton Howard. pianist
and director; Mrs. Ethel Holtzclaw
Gawler. Mrs. Richard p. Backing.
Mrs. william T. Reed. and Earl Car
baugh will sing
The entire audience will sing patri-
otto songs. and an informal buffet
luncheon will complete the evening.
The Washington times., 1917-06-23
COMMERCE OUTING JULY
Washington Chamber Will Make
Merry at Chesapeake Beach.

July Il has been designated as the
date for the annual outing OF the
Washington Chamber of Commerce
to Chesapeake eBach. This decision
was reached al a meeting of the board
of directors OF the chamber last night.
An appropriation OF 5000 was made
for the summer high school Miss
Alice Deal. principal OF the summer
school. stated that only 400 pupils
could be Accommodated on the approp-
Ration made by the District and that
already 695 have registered.
The directors also voted to give
prizes for the Fourth OF July races
Of the life-saving corps Of the Wash
ington Swimming Club.
Endorsement was given the two
platoon system in the District fire
department.
The Washington times., 1917-06-23
THANKS YOUNGEST PATRIOT.

Henry Quinn OF Boston, eight years
old. the youngest patriot to subscribe
to a Liberty loan bond. today received
letter from Secretary McAdoo,
thanking him for his patriotism.
Young quinn purchased the bond
with his own money upon his own
initiative.
Nobody sent me: just heard my
country needed the money" said the
boy, in applying for his bond.
The Washington times., 1917-06-23
coNSTABULARY DRILLS
Mounted Organization Holds Its
First Daylight Practice.

Twenty-Five members of the Wash
lngton Mounted Constabulary turned
out for drill at the Riding and Hunt
Club yesterday afternoon. The promi'
nent horsemen composing the organ
Ization were schooled for an hour or
more in their civilian duties by Brig.
George P. Scriven, and later were in
structed in military foot movements
by a AFOREMENTIONED officer from
Fort Myer. This was the first day
light drill participated in by the
members OF the constabulary.
The next regular drill will be held
In the Riding and Hunt Club hall at
70 o'clock Monday night. Follow
ing the drill a meeting will be held
and a decision reached as to the kind
and color OF uniform to be worn by
the citiZen-constabulary
The Washington times., 1917-06-23
BANK CHARTERS ISSUED.

Charters were issued by the Comp
troller OF the Currency during the
week ending June % for five banks
with a total capital OF 1928 900.
Applications for charters during the
week amounted to a capital of
5000, 900.
The Washington times., 1917-06-23
CONGRESSMAN ELMoN BETTER.

The condition OF Congressman Ed
ward B. Almon of Alabama who was
operated on yesterday at Providence
Hospital for appendicitis, today was
reported much improved
The Washington times., 1917-06-23
HAPPENINGSN THE
SUBURBS
Alexandria, Red Cross Fund
Now Over $4,000.
SUBSCRIPTIONS NOT YET ALL IN
Final Drive to Be Made in Effort to
Make Total $1,000.

ALEXANDRIA, June 23.-The Red
Cross committee reports a total of
over $4,000 received so far in the cam
paign. This does not include sub
scriptions from any OF the women's
committees which will not report until
this evening or Monday. Every eff
fort is being made to bring Aexan-
dria's total gift up to $1,000. which
1t is thought will be reached by the
time the soliciting closes on Monday
night. Several of the fraternal organ
izations OF the city are expected 20
make contributions and the collec-
lions taken tomorrow by some OF the
mems Bible classes are to be turned
over to the fund. All the committees
will be urged to make a special drive
on Monday to see no section of the
city is overlooked.
E. Z. Downham left today to attend
the session or the imperial council of
the Shripers which meets in Minnea-
polls. Mimi, next Tuesday. Mr..
Downham was elected an honorary
member OF the council at it's last
meeting in Buffalo. He will join the
representatives OF Acca Temple Of
Richmond, also those from Khedive
Temple of Norfolk and others from
Baltimore, at Washington. from
which point all will make the jour-
ney together by special car over the
Baltimore and Ohio.
The Rev. John Lee Allison was in
Washington yesterday attending a
meeting OF the Washington commit
Of the Eadaral Of ~
Churches of Christ in America.
Lieut.. J. D. Mclean, U. S. NJ. c.. who
received his commission recently. has
left the Port Royal training school
for marine officers. and has been
stationed at the marine barracks at
Cape Haitien. Haiti.
Robert r. Dye, superintendent OF
the national cemetery al Chattanooga,
Tenn. who recently underwent an
operation in the Walter Reed Hos
pital, is at the home OF his sister-in-
law, Mrs. Erwin Brawner. 413 North
Columbus street, here, where he will
remain until he Is able to resume his
duties.
The body of Mrs. Amanda z. Har-
Del Ray night before last, was taken
to Charleston. Ga. this morning for
burial.
Miss Myrtle Jewett. OF Richmond.
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
K. warheld.
Children's day exercises will be
held at the First Baptist Church to-
morrow morning at 1890.
The Rev. E. 3. jackson, pastor 81
the First Baptist Church. will address
the Boy Scouts OF the city tomorrow
evening at s o'clock.
The Wesley Bible class. OF the
Methodist Church South. will hold
special service tomorrow morning at
9:45. in commemoration the birth
of John Wesley. the founder OF Meth
odism. The Rev. E. G. REGISTER, pas
tor OF the church. will speak on the
life of the great churchman.
A final decree OF divorce has been
granted to Mary ]. Clark from James
F. Clark, in corporation court.
J. T. Preston, jr., and Louie G.
Davis. OF this city, were instrumental
in saving the life Of a man named
Loefier who became exhausted while
swimming in the river at Quantico
Thursday. 1t required about thirty
minutes to restore him to conscious
ness after he was taken from the
water. Preston and Davis are mem
nj hnanifa1 he
The Washington times., 1917-06-23
DEPoRT PROMINENT GREEKS
Athens Officials Keep Close Watch
on Former PremIers.

ATHENS, June 23.-The deporta-
ton from the Piraeus OF q large num-
The Washington times., 1917-06-23

J. T. Preston, jr., and Louie G.
Davis. OF this city. were instrumental
in saving the life Of a man named
LOefler who became exhausted while
swimming in the river at Quantico
Thursday. 1t required about thirty
minutes to restore him to conscious,
ness after he was taken from the
water. Preston and Davis are mem
bers Of the hospital corps at the mill
tary camp at Quantico.
The Washington times., 1917-06-23

granted to Mary J. Clark from James
F. Clark, in corporation court.
The Washington times., 1917-06-23

The Wesley Bible class. OF the
Methodist Church South. will hold a
special service tomorrow morning at
S:45. in commemoration the birth
of John Wesley. the founder OF Meth
odism. The Rev. E. G. REGISTER, pas
tor OF the church. will speak on the
life Of the great churchman.
The Washington times., 1917-06-23

The Rev. E. 3. Jackson, pastor 81
the First Baptist Church. will address
the Boy Scouts OF the city tomorrow
evening at s o'clock.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-11
THREATS TOLYNCH
FOLLOW FINDING OF
>HEADLESS BODY

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. l0.-Threats
of lynching by citizens OF Santa Ana,
caused the hasty removal 10 this city
today of Eddie Keyes, aged %, who is
reported to have confessed to the au-
thorities that he killed Leonard Hell
wick, II years of age. The headless
body of the victim was found yester-
day in a ditch near Balboa, a. beach
resort west of Sants Ana,
The boy was clicked to death i'll
the home of Keyes, according to the
alleged confession,
keyes' story OF the Staying, the
sheriff said, was that after strangling
the. hoy, he removed the body in, an
automobile to point five miles from
the house, where he severd the head.
which he carried two miles further
and concealed under railway bridge.
The body was thrown, into an irriga-
ton ditch.
The arrest OF Keyes followed the
discovery of buttons and badge that
had belonged to the Hclwick boy,
among ashes i'll stove in the keyes
home.
Keyes is reported to have served
prison sentences in California. He,is
alleged to be degenerate.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-11
| SOUTH SIDE
BOHEMIAN MEETING
URGES ENLISTMENT
South Siders Try to Stimulate
Recruiting for Legion
Now Serving in
France.

Bohemians of the South Side held
patriotic meeting at the Bohemian
National hall, 560l South Twenty
first street, Sunday evening.
South Side Bohemians are intensely
patriotic. They urge their young men
to enlist in the legion of Bohemia,
now fighting in France. Speeches
telling Of national bravery and cour-
age aroused the enthusiasm of the au-
dience. -
Bohemian organizations si Omaha
have sent several hundred men to
serve in the war and many~of them
are now in France under General
Pershing.
The Bohemian organizations place
much emphasis upon physical training
and it is matter OF much pride with
some of them that all Of their, mem
bers who applied for enlistment were
pronounced physically fit after ex-
animation.
The Bohemian women have serv-
ice league which has done good work
ior the soldiers.
Dr.. Fischer president of the Bohem-
ian national committee, aud Volta
Benes, its organizes ,planfto spend
some time in Omaha in the interest
of the committee.
Mr.. Horachck and Mn Kosnar,
prominent South Side Bohemans, are
leaders in the patriotic work of their
countrymen in Omaha.