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The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
AGED ROMEO MUST MUST PAY PAY IRISH ROSE
SIOO,0OO HEART BALM, IS REPORT

which the plaintiff suffered, her
wounded pride and her lost afrec-
tons
Martin W. LTttleton. in summing
up for Manning, characterized the
suit OF Miss O'Brien as burlesque
and the amount she demanded as
ridiculous. 1T is a travesty on love,
an attempt to hoodwink this old man
out of his money" he said. ''This
court and jury are not here for the
purpose of distributing this old mans
money. Is this woman heart-broken?
No; Does she love this man? No.
With a smile of cold scorn she
answered these questions"
Stephen G. Baldwin, attorney for
Miss O'Brien, was telling the jury
that Manning's daughter had told his
client not TO come to the Manning
home. Manning's daughter rose in
the courtroom and cried Indignantly:
u never said anything OF the kind.
1t is a lie. 1 never said that
The court rebuked her and ordered
her to sit down.
Baldwin referred to Manning in his
address as the meanest miser in
Riverside Drive or Wall Street"
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
RED CROSS ASKS
SlO0,OOO,OOO
Campaign, Second Only to
Liberty Loan, Opens In
Churches Today.

One Of the greatest campaigns for
funds this nation has ever known be-
gins this morning and is expected TO
realize 500. 600 900 for the Red Cross
before the week is out.
This campaign will prove second
only to the wonderful liberty loan
drive that came TO such a successful
conclusion Thursday.
In his proclamation for a Red Cross
week, President Wilson classified the
work Of the Red Cross as a national
need and urged the people to give
generously and in a spirit Of patriotic
sacrifice TO its support.
The campaign in this city which is
expected to contribute $4,000. will be
opened by the clergy. The President's s
proclamation will be read from every
local pulpit and all congreS cations will
be urged to contribute.
The second act Of TIE campaign Will
be staged in keith'S Theater at 1888
O'Clock when a grand Red Cross rally
will take place. All Washingtonians
are urged to participate and learn
some Of the many ways in which SOL
diers, sailors, marines and their de-
pendentS will be aided by this fund.
Many speakers Of national note will
make addresses. Surgeon Gen. Gorgas.
as a representative of the army. will
explain what that branch OF the serv-
ice expects and deserves from the Red
will take a similar stand for the navy.
Miss Mabel T. Boardman will explain
what women can do for the women
and children dependents Of soldiers
and sailors. Mrs. Newton d. Baker,
wife of the Secretary of War, will
render a vocal solo for the assem-
bly,.
The rally will be heraIded through
out the principal streets of Washing
ton by the women's motor service
which will parade under the leader
event will be attended by delegates
from all women's organizations in the
District of Columbia.
The third act opens when the meet
ing Is brought to close, for then the
finance committee. in nine divisions.
will canvass the homes of all veal
thy Washingtoniaus who have not
already contributed to the fund. The
lecders Of these workers will be: Miss
Boardman, D: ]. Callahan, Simon
Kann, Joseph VI. Stoddard, William J.
William shannon and John L. Weaver
At the same time other committees
will begin to dispatch appeals by mail
to cS,0o0 Washington homes and to
place advertisements in conspicuous
places. Cards will be distributed
which will enable the patriotic and
charitable to contribute sums at regu-
lar intervals, either weekly or month
ly.
members Of the local chapters finance
campaign will be very successful II is
estimated by these officials that u
per cent of the Districts population
has ALREADY subscribed.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
TWO White BANDITS
SHOOT HUCKSTER
Tipped by Victims Daughter. Foot
pads Attempt Hold-up.

Nicholas Chaco1as, Greek huCkster,
residing at 80 l street northwest, and
whose stables are located in Essex
court between H and and Sixth and
Seventh streets northwest, returning
TO his stables last night at 9.SJ with
his team, was held Up at the entrance
OF the alley by two unidentified white
men. who commanded him TO throw
up his hands.
He failed TO comply with their COM
mand urging his team on. One OF
the men armed with a pistol which
had been showed into Chaconas' face
when commanded to put up his hands.
fl-ed Cne shot which struck the huck-
sts- in the right forearm.
The footpads then ran down ] street
disappearing. Chaconas was taken to
the Emergency Hospital where his in
juries were dressed, after which he
went 10 his home.
Chaconas told Detective Sergeant
Guy V. BUrlinCame that Friday after
noon his little girl was approached
by a white man in soldiers uniform.
accompanied by two white men m
civilian clothing, who asked her where
her father was. Upon being told he
was not at home. they asked the girl
when he would be at his stables The
child said about 9 O'Clock. Mr.. Cha
conas believes these men were the
same men who attempted 70 rob him.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
wilson SETS
EXEMPT RULES
May Issue Draft Proclama-
ton Monday-No Class
Exemptions Provided.

President Wilson yesterday de.
cided upon what exemptions shall
be allowed under the conscrip-
ton act and practically compiet-
which is expected to be issued Mon
day. While no details were given.
1t is understood that there will be
no class exemptions"
Details of the exemption plans were
gone over by the President and Sec
retary OF War Baker. at a lengthy
conference at the White House. One
of the principal matters under con-
slderation was the selection of ma
chinery for hearing exemption claims.
The. President is exercising every pre-
caution to prevent local politics en-
tertng into the exemption hearings,
and likely will hold further confer
enSes before deciding finally upon this
point Secretary Baker is expected n
announce the personnel of the appel
late exemption boards within a few
days.
Liberal with Travellers.
That the War Department intends
to take a liberal stand in dealing
with conscripuon was demonstrated
today when Provost Marshal Gen,
Crowder stated no opposition would
be onered TO men holding reSistra-
tion cards leaving the country TEN.
porarily. The only stipulation is that
permission must be had from the de.
partment, and the conscript must hold
himself in readiness TO return when
called.
Contracts for five cantonments were
accepted today. by the War Depart
ment. The Hurley-Mason Company
Of Tacoma, Washington, will built
the camp at American Lake. Wash;
+. ]. Ley and Company. Springfield
Mass. will build the camp at Aver
Mass; Irwin and Leighton, Philadet'
phla, camp at Wrightstown. n. j..
Hardaway Construction Company, Co
lumbus, Ga, camp at Columbia. S. c.
and Arthur Tufts. Company, Atlanta
Ga. camp at Atlanta.
Efforts were renewed today to have
the army camp at. Petersburg. Va.
moved. 1t was announced early In
the day that the protest had been dis
regarded. but later it was declared
there still was a chance Of the site
peing changed. The DUPONT Powder
Company urged changing the. location
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
az InternatIonaI Neyys servIce.l }

(By international News SerVice.)
New York, June 16.-Under the cell
lar flooring OF the motorcycle repair
shop of Alfred Cocchi at 542 West
One Hundred and Twenty-seventh
street, the last place she was seen
alive, the body of Ruth Cruger, the
H-year-old high school girl, missing
since February l3, was found yester-
day afternoon.
An effort had been made to destroy
the body, the police believe. 1t waz
covered with a chemical substance
evidently spFinkled over it at the
time Of death. The feet were de-
stroyed, and only the ankle bones
and shoes remained. On the head
was a brown hat. The tan shoes and
black stockings also had survived the
destroying chemical.
The girls head had been crushed
in. The legs were bound together.
A Wadleigh High School ring was
the last link that convinced the father
Of the murdered girl that the body
was that Of his daughter. He almost
collapsed. Friends took him away
without permitting him to view the
remains.
Cocchi, who fed the city two days
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
big FOOD ARMY
PLAN OF Wilson
Urges Women to Enlist in
a Campaign to Stop
Waste.

The women OF the United States
were told by President Wilson YES
terday that the winning OF the war
Gepends in a large measure on them.
He asks them TO enlist. not for serv-
ice in the lrencheS, but for service
under General" Herbert G Hoover,
who is marshAlling an army 10 pro-
tect American food stocks from waste
and eXtravagance
The President issued his call to the
women under the spur Of an emer-
gency which. he stated. admits OF
no further delay" despite the delay
or Congress in authorizing food con-
troll. He proposes 4 volunteer food
administration so as to obViate the
itol Hill.
a national mobilization Of the great
voluntary forces OF the country" in
which women will have a leading part.
is the ideal for which the President
makes his appeal he issues a clear
warning that without a very conSci-
engous elimina ton Of waste and verv
strict economy" We cannot hope to
have food enough for ourselves. our
armies. and our allies in Europe,
Appeal Almost Mandatory.
The appeal is phrase in such terms
as to make II almost mandatory on
the nation, since II implies a drastic
food shortage II II he not needed.
President Wilson's letter 20 Mr..
Hoover, read in part:
My Dear Mr.. Hoover-It seems 10
me that the inauguration OF that poT-
ton OF the plan for food administTa-
tion which contemplsteS a national
mobilization of the great voluntary
forces Of the country which are ready
TO work toward saving food and elimi-
mating waste admits Of no further de-
lay.
while It would in many ways be
desirable TO wait complete legislation
establishing the food administration.
II appears TO me that so far as volun-
tary effort can be assembled. we
should not wait any longer. and there
fore / would be very glad IL you would
proceed in these directions at once.
Waste War Primary Duty.
ITO provide adequate supplies for
the coming year is OF absolutely vital
Importance 10 the conduct OF the war
and without a very conscientious
elimination OF waste and very strict
cannot hope to fulfil this primary
duty.
II trust, therefore, that the women
Of the country will not only respond
to your appeal and accept the pledge
to the food administration which you
are proposing. but that all men- also
who are engaged IN the personal dis
tribution OF foods will cooperate with
the same earnestness and in the same
spirit. give you full authority 10
undertake any steps necessary FOR the
proper organization and stimulation
Of their efforts"
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
ruth CRUGER, LONG LOST, MURDERED;
BODY dug FROM CELLAR OF SUSPECT

after the girls disappearance, has
been located in Bologna, Italy. Steps
have already been taken 20 bring him
back to this country.
Mrs. Cocchi, who still retained the
store after her husband went to Italy,
was detained by the police. 1t is said
she sold the store half an hour before
the body was found. Ever since the
digging in the cellar began Mrs.
Cocchi has sought to prevent or him
der it, telling the police they were
fools to hunt there-that they would
find nothing.
The big workbench in the cellar at
tracted the attention of the men to
where the body was. 1t rested against
wall in the extreme rear When
workmen removed the bench they
found a wooden floor under a thin
covering OF dirt. The floor was ripped
up at once and the crumpled body
found.
Ruth Cruger, a schoolgirl. left home
on the afternoon she disappeared to
get pair Of skates she had left TO
be sharpened in Cocchis shop. She
was never seen again. Five days ago
an anonymous letter set the authori-
ties digging under the Cocchi shop.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
hint TEUTON GOLD
BACKED ANARCHISTS
Probe Emma Goldman 5 Bank Lists.
Reds" Riot at Hearing.

-NC"s SCENACCsV
New York. June l6-Charged with
conspiracy against the government,
Emma Goldman and Alexander Berk-
man, are in the Tombs tonight in de-
fault Of $1,000 bail There came near
being a riot when the couple were ar
raisned IN the Federal Building. More
than 100 sympathiZers OF the accused
anarchists were, driven from the cor
Tidors Of the building by deputy mar
shals.
Both defendants pleaded not guilty
when arraigned before Conmissio
Hitchcock. Their counsel protested
against the heavy bond.
1t became known today that among
the papers seized at the headquarters
Of the anarchist publications Mother
Earth" and the "Blast'' were a num-
Der Of bank books, showing deposits
OF considerable sums. These accounts
will be traced to ascertain whether
IL any Of the money came from pro-
German Sources.
II was rumored tonight that Emma
Goldman intended to 60 on a hunger
strike in the Tombs.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
range finder USELESS AGAINST SUBS,
DECLARES BRITISH naval CRITIC HERE

THE range-hnder is Of absolutely no
use to merchantmen in battle with
submarines, Arthur Pollen, Eng
lands foremost naval critic, generally
credited with having reVolutioniIed
that nations method of hunting sub
marines, said last night.
Mr.. Pollen's remark was called forth
BY the complaint OF the gun crew
OF the tanker steamer. Moreni, that
they had lost their battle with a SUBJ
marine because they had no range
None Of the nations" Mr.. Pollen
said, has supplied merchantmen
with range-hnders, first because they
are very dfficult to manufacture, and
second because there Is nothing on
submarine upon which a gunner can
get his range.
The war" Mr.. Pollen predicted.
will be brought to a successful end
during the year 1913. II she has not
already been beaten through an &C.
onomic defeat, Germany.s armies will
Grumble before the armies OF the al
"Fve been knocking about the Navy
Department a great DEAL" said Mr..
Pollen. 7 am impressed by the in
credible increase in work It Is quite
.obyious %. me, that there. has not been
a pr9portionate increase in personnel
and that personnel, which Is there. Is
not able to do the work Of . nation
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
Even Russian Embassy
Doesn't Know Own Flag

With the Russian commission speed
ING Eastward on a special train, all
washington was concerned today over
the question, "WhGs Is the Russian
hag? The British, French, Italian
great numbers In Washington, but
nowhere. even on the Russian EN-
bassy, Is there any nag that pre-
tends to be the banner Of the new
The national woman's party. q
suffrage association, believes II knows
the answer. The red nag of anarchy
viii fly from its headcnarters when
the mission arrives. But all of Of
ficial Washington is not expected to
take well 10 the blood-red banner.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
:PERSHING, LION,
OFF FOR front
Hailed by All Paris, He
Says, I'm a Fighting
Man"
(By Intern atIonaI News service)

CBy Intern ational News SerVice.)
Paris, June 16.-Bearing. such honors
as never befell an American, Gen.
John ]. Pershing. the American, COM
marder. left for the front today.
During his stay in Paris the Amer
lean was lionized as the man Of the
hour and that he was deeply touched
by 1t was evident. But throughout
in his honor, Gen. Pershing was
chatting at the delay in getting down
'I am a soldier and am here to
fight" Gen. Pershing told his friends.
The quicker l get into action the bet
ter pleased 1 will be-"
Before his departure Gen. Perish
ing was taken to the Tomb OF Napo-
leon, where he kissed the sword of
the famous Corsican. Up to that time
mortal hands since the days of Louis
Philippe.
Lunches with PetEin.
Gen. Pershing had luncheon today
with Gen. Petain, commander-in-chief
headquarters. The chamber Of depu-
ties has authorized the remission Of
all military punishments and an al
lowance OF a supplementary liter OF
wine in honor of the arrival Of the
American officers at the front.
Gen. Pershing made the trip tc
French headquarters from Paris by
motor car. Before leaving he went
to American army headquarters and
transacted a big volume of business.
Among his mail the American gen
eral found letters from many Ameri:
cans fighting with the British and
French armies asking to be trans
ferred to the United States expedi-
tionary force so they would serve un'
der the Stars and Stripes. As the, re-
suit OF the decision taken, however
the. Americans probably will have tc
servo with the armies in which they
are now fighting.
Gen. Pershing was accompanied tc
French headquarters by a number Of
his statf. As soon as preparations arc
completed for the arrival OF the
American army the American genera
is expected to make a tour OF the
greater part of the battle front.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
Three More Arrested
For Illegal Letters

New York, June 16.-Three more ar.
rests were made today in the govern
mept's probe of the illegal postal serv:
Ice existing between this country and
Germany.
Rudolph Sager, of New York, anc
Horrwalt Schmidt, a butcher on the
Norweg liner Bergens-
ford. The Sager's were at once ar
raigned before a Federal commission.
er and pleaded guilty. Schmidt, i;
is alleged, carried letters from German
agents in this country to Norway
and mailed them, his price being Sc
cents per letter.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
FAIL TO SHAKE
MESSINES GRIP
Germans Driven Back in
CONGRATULATIONS
Take Monte Cavento.
BULLETIN.

London, June II (Sunday).-
Another feet of German aero
planes is reported early this morn
ing on its way to attack London.
No report of any damage has yet
been received. 49,.
CBy International News ServIce.)
London. June t-The Bavarian
crown prince tried hard in the last
twenty-four hours to regain his grip
on the eastern forefeld positions Of
Messines Ridge. After heavy bonn
bardment he threw Arge electives
against the British below the Ypres-
Confines Canal
"A few Germans who succeeded IN
reaching our frolt trenches" said the
British headquarters report. were at
once killed OF driven out and the at
tack was completely repulsed at all
points"
Equally fruitless, according to the
Paris Communique. were German at
tacks on the Verdun front, near Hill
% and on the heights OF the MeuSe, as
wei as east Of Badenviller.
The French on their part made a
successful raid on German trenches
70 iAc CAST OF N0ellnS. lGy return
ed with prisoners.
Petrograd today reported a success
full Russian surprise attack OF a local
nature. Aerial activity continues brisk
along the eastern front. Russian gun
fire broughG down a German flyer near
the Stokhod
The fierceness of the fighting on the
Wytschaete-Messine line in Belgium
can only be compared to hell" said
a wounded British officer today He
had fallen in the assault upon the
German positions along Messines ridge
and was invaded home for treat
ment
So bitter was the struggle between
WytSchaete and Messines that officers
have designated a strip Of sheIl-torn
woodland ''helPs wood" and the
ground south OF il, hell farm"
Late today official word came from
Rome Of a new Italian success on the
Trentino front. Gen. Cadornas troops
carried the powerfully fortified and
stuobornly defended Monte Cavento.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
CBy International News servieeJ

New York. June 16.-The jury In the
case Of Honora May O'Brien, who is
suing John B. Manning. the banker,
for N.OOOOOO: heart balm, reached a
verdict tonight The verdict will not
be reported until court opens Monday
morning. 1t was reported around the
court house in Long Island City that
the jury found 4 100000 verdict for
the girl.
Justicve Crospey practically in
structed the jury to assess damages to
be paid the young woman.
The proof in this case" the court
said, lis that there was an agreement
to marry and that it was valid. bind
ing and effective. That agreement
was broken by the defendant. The
proof shows that, and the counsel
admit 1t. There is no legal excuse or
justification for breaking it. 1t is
with you only to determine whether
the plaintiff shall be damaged and in
what amount. 1t is for you gentlemen
to consider compensatory damages in
the light of The defendants financial
and social standing, the humiliation
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
Mrs. Anderson Married
To Richard I. Merrick

Greenwich, Conn. June ls.-Mrs. n.
s. Anderson and Richard 7. Merrick.
both OF Washington, ID. c. were mar
ried this afternoon at the residence ot
E. Dimon Bird. Rev. Dr.. Henry g.
Whitney. pastor OF the First Metho-.
dist Church, Greenwich. officiated-
About twenty guests from Washing
ton and New York witnessed the cere-
mony. After a honeymoon trip Mr.
and Mrs. Merrick will reside in Will
mincton, where Mr.. MerIfck Is con-
nected with the Du Pont Powder Com
rAnv.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
Bombs In U-Boat Tracks
Latest Fighting Method

Paris, June 16.-Throwing bombs in
the track OF U-boats Is one OF the
latest methods of combating the subs
sea peril The French admiralty to-
day announced the sinking in the Ion
ian Sea Of the French transport An
being torpedoed. No lives were lost.
The transport was under convoy. The
Official statement says bombs were
thrown in the submarines path i'm
mediately after the attack and the
submarine did not re-appear.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
Navy Being Equipped
With Wireless Phones

Wireless telephony will play a big
part in naval operations in the fu-
tuTe, II was announced at the Navy
Department yesterday. Already many
of the ships are equipped with wire
less telephones, and as Improvements
are made, the system is being ex-
tended TO practically ell OF the coast
patrols
Secretary Daniels carried out a
three-day mobilization Of the naval
forces by wireless telephone a year
ago, and the success OF the expeTi-
ment has caused the department to
adopt the plan on an extensive basis.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17

to public investigation of every .un-
toward incident"
Asked his opinion as to the success
of the German submarine campaign,
Mr.. Pollen said:
We say in England now The ques-
ton is, can the allies win on land be-
fore they lose at sea- But for the
paralysis of the Russian army \tke
war would have ended this year. II
Germany had not been able to with
draw enormous forces from the Rus
sian front, Gen. Haig would have al
ready been through their line"
To win the war, Mr.. Pollen says,
there will have to be radical read
iustment OF opportionment of food,
In building ships, and In everything
else in this country,
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
Boucher Tapestry Sets
Are Seld for Fortune

New York, June 16.-Henry c. Frick
has acquired a highly priced suite Of
Boucher tapestry furniture, formerly
in the possession of the old frm Of
Seligman Brothers. Paris, it became
known today. A bronze portrait bust
of Guido d'AreIzo, by lombard, and
a remarkable sixteenth century We
netian bust of Antonia Gallus, by
Sansovino, are said to be also among
Mr.. Frick's acquisition. The cost is
said to be about SJ0e COO.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
Jackies' Winter Clothing
To Cost u. S. S4.500.000

secretary Of the Navy Daniels yes
teroay sent to Congress a request for
an additional appropriation Of 81, 600
to Mt out the feet with a stock Of
special winter clothing for the men in
ssrvIee IN Northern waters. Special
declared. for the crews Of destroyers.
suomarines. and patrol boats, whip Will
es forced to undergo unusual hard