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The Washington herald., 1917-05-11
TW0-CENTPAPERSSHOW
GAIN in CIRCULATION
Pittsburgh Newspapers Find Raise in
Pnce Causes Only Temporary Drop.

PITTSBURGH. Pa. May lo.-Raising the
price OF the daily newspapers Of Pitts
burgh from to 2 cents a copy has not
affected circulation to any appreciable
ments. The falling on is less than was
anticipated. In several cases there were
gains over the corresponding period one
year ago, and in one over the statement
made on October /, 1916.
For the six months prior to the max
ing OF these statements IN no case H.
there a loss Of more than approximately
per cent The same holds true. where
losses are shown, for the corresponding
period in fs1s
the enect OF raising the price In Pitts
burgh. as In other cities. means that cir
culation revenue has been practically
doubled, and that the loss occasioned by
the advance is gradually being closed up
In Pittsburgh, as in other localities. the
initial loss was caused by the timidity Of
dealers who are constantly ordering a
larger number of papers to meet the IN
creasing demand
The figures showing the postofhce state
ments Of April /, 1917, compared with
October ! and April /. 1915. follows:
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women WANT MONEY
FOR French ORPHANS
Papa" Jofre's Presence to Stimulate
Contributions to Fund.

Two years ago there was formed in
the United States a vast society, dedi-
Gated to the purpose of taking care of
The Fatherless Children OF France
Since that time more than $500, 900 has
been collected to aid the orphans of the
republic.
Today, quickened to greater efforts by
the visit Of Marshal Joffre and his as
sociates, the workers for this fund are
now seeking to raise the necessary funds
to take care of 10000 orphans.
Mrs. Hennen Jennings, chairman of
the local committee of the tribute fund"
sent to Marshal Joffre on Tuesday a tele-
gram notifying him of the intention of
the citizens of Washington of sending a
substantial sum to France, and now the
committee, which has pledged itself to
support her, has issued an appeal to
Washingtonians to contribute their bit. -
Those ladies who are assisting Mrs.
Jennings are Mrs. William Phillips, Mrs.
Franklin Lane, Mrs. Franklin Roosevelt
Mrs. Frederick Deland, Mrs. Archib aid
Hopkins and Miss Julia c. Lathrop.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-11
CITIZENS TO BACK q s

Tho duty Of American citizens to re-
spond to the call of the President and to
support the administration in this critical
period was brought out in an address by
George f. Hamilton, President of the
Capital Traction Railway Company, at the
final meeting OF the season of Company
No. s, American Electric Railway Asso-
citation. held at the general offices of the
Capital Traction Company. Thirty-six and
NJ streets. last night.
Motion pictures of The King of the
Rails, an educational transportation
hlm, was shown at the conclusion of the
addresses, as also was a film dealing with
the silk industry.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-11
Can Fire Bomb Anywhere
Between Plane and Earth

To drop bomb from an aeroplane and
have 1t explode on the Capitol dome re-
quires an aerial marksman.
p. L Settle. an inventor OF the Dis
trict, claims he can time the explosion
of aerial bombs so that they will shed
their destruction at any distance desired
by the air pilot and gunman. He has
offered his invention to the government,
and 1t Is understood the navy is now
considering its practicability and will
give it test.
Its advantage lies in the fact that in
an air fight a bomb can be timed to
strike an enemy aeroplane.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-11
BILLY SUNDAY HITS
trail To ARMY tent
He's Not the Real Billy" but He's
a Fighter.

Billy Sunday walked down the Avenue
yesterday morning to the recruiting tent
at Seventh street and "signed up with
Uncle Sam.
Billy disavows any claim to evangelistic
potency, yet he stoutly declared that he
hopes a bit like his namesake. to live to
see some hundred helmets" hit the trail
to the great unknown.
Recruiting in the Marine Corps and in
the District National Guard was slow, a
few applications being received. but no
enlistments recorded.
Seven was the number recruited during
the day in the regular service. Five of
these going into the army and two In
the navy.
Capt. w. w. Burns, commanding officer
Of the First Company of the Coast Ar
tillery, OF the camp at Congress Heights,
announced last night that nine Of his
men have qualified as sharpshooters and
that fourteen more have won recognition
as marksmen.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-11
MAI. PULLMAN URGES
THEATER FIRE SAFETY

Maj Pullman, superintendent of police.
yesterday urged closer cooperation be-
tween theater managers and the police
and fire departments in the safeguarding
of lives OF amusement patrons.
Speaking before the National Fire Pro-
lection Association convention at the
Hotel Willard he complimented the man
ayers of Washington theaters and mo-
ton picture houses, saying all are inter
ested in making conditions safer all the
time. .r
r. s. Robbins. manager, Keith's The
ater. also spoke Of the responsibilities of
the theater manager in fire protection.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-11
Stays -Four with AK;
Then Commits Suicide

Elkton, Ky. May 1O.-A quadruple
murder and suicide were discovered to-
day in the southern part of Todd County.
Charles Millen, his wife Bette, their son.
Elmore Millen. and his wife had been
killed with an axe by Frank Millen.
Franks body was found hanging by the
neck. He had shot himself through the
heart after fixing a moose about his neck.
A note was found saying:
This is done to prevent suffering on
this earth"
The Washington herald., 1917-05-11
PLAN TO CENTRALIZE
COLLECTION OF TAXES

The GENERALIZATION OF all Offices and
records pertaining to taxes, assessments
and operations Of the District govern
ment Is the Recommendation made to the
Commissioners yesterday by a commit
tee composed OF Assessor w. p. Richards,
Auditor Alonzo Tweedale, and Ben L
Price. Collector OF Taxes
The report was made following an in
vestigation Of the methods in vogue at
st. Louis. Cincinnati, Detroit, Pitts
burgh and other cities OF the Middle
West
The object Is to make the work Of col
lecting and recording taxes more simple.
It is proposed TO remove the once of the
Recorder Of Deeds once from the court
house to the District Building.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-11
His Wife Threw Eleven Eggs
At Howling Cats; Yes, Eleven

Poughkeepsie, n. Y, May l0.-Any
woman who pelts bowling cats with eggs
when the eggs retail at 90 cents a dozen
Is extravagant, according. to a Pough-
keepsie police magistrate.
Mrs. Marie Delaney, "a, hailed her hus-
band into court on a charge OF abandon
ment and nonsupport- Andrew Delaney,
the husband, proved his wife threw eleven
eggs at cats in a single night, and the
justice dismissed the charge.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-11
DEATH RECORD.

Eleanor Andrews 10 years lOl Bowen I'd D. O.
John Rowan, 50. Little Sisters Of the Poor
Frederick Q. Voigtsberger, A. To st. ne.
George w. Anderson. IS, Providence Hospital
James d. Smith 80. 1875 Irving st. NV.
Mary L. 0tterback, "a. 800 4th Il S.
Matthew II. McCaw, S. 60 s. Car ave. Sc
May W. Alorch. 50. lT29 Q st. NV.
Matte X. Lunn. n Garfield Me- Hospt
May Z Allwine q, l65 st. ne.
Augusta NJ. Weaver, g. The Cayend;sh Ants
James fanderslice. A. q Grant pl. NV.
C0LORED.
Lille N. Banks, 10 years. IOl5 st. NV.
Bette Reuney. ~. s2i Union Ct NV,
Eleanor Taylor, H. Found in woods ssh and DiI
sts ne.
William Hungerford. Is Freedmens Hospital
haude Baker, q. l6Oa 4th st NV
The Washington herald., 1917-05-11
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

David r. Polatty, q. and Katherine r. FIaherty
"a Rev. William J. Brooks.
Ed~ard :. II. Pendagzst. 81 and Catherine Bur
dette, .. Rev. James +. Mackin.
Rev. J. H. Jeffries.
Edwin q nttletou. a, and Mabel Z. Walker. S
John 5: Thomas a. and Ethel N. Powers, a
Rev. H. T. Stevenson,
CoLORED
samuel Diggins. a, and Myrtle Payne, ls Rev
Charles A. De vaughn.
Edward johnson a, and Emily B. Robbins, 70
Rev. N. ". d. Norman.
Franklin P. Arthur, q and Lillian Maekev n
Rev. William D. Battle
The Washington herald., 1917-05-11
MOUNT VERNON LADIES MEET

The members of the Mount Vernon
Ladies Association Of the Union gathered
yes 1rday at Mount Vernon for their
nfty-frst annual council.
At the morning session, in addition to
routine business, the regent delivered her
annual address in which she reviewed the
history of Mount Vernon for the year
and called attention to the work neces-
sary for the coming year
The Washington herald., 1917-05-11
TALKS ON CHEMISTRY.

'Catalysis of Some Oxidation Reac-
tions' was the subject Of an address by
II. d. Gibbs, Of the Bureau of Chem
istry, before the Chemical Society of
washington who held their 272d meeting
at the Cosmos Club last night
]. b. Tuttle and L. Yurow, both of the
Bureau Of Standards, gave a twenty
minute talk on Direct Determination of
Rubber by Combustion Of the Nitrosite. .
l. X. Phelps and H. E. Palmer, both of
the Bureau of Chemistry, also made short
talks
The Washington herald., 1917-05-11
BIRTH RECORD.
WHITE,

Thomas J. and EInice Shea, girl
Burton and Fife Ward. boy.
John J. and Nora NJ. LawIess. boy.
Max and Lena Hoffman, girl
Albert A. and Eleanor LoTeiess, boy.
Victor o. and Sarah NJ. Skybcrs, girl.
Edward /. and Grace Haigh, boy.
John = and Fannie Purcell, boy.
COLORED
Henry and Marie Fenwick, by.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-11
LOCAL MENTION.

NO. 1 new potatoes, 95c psx.y lbs to-
matoes, z5c; onions, &c lb.; Sweet wrin-
kie lk peas. l0c; Regina peaches, 14c; red
kioney beans. 15c; N. o. molasses, 15c;
hia hiacsroni or spaghetti. Sc; Perfection
Norway mackerel. 12hc; crystal salt
oS, pure pepper 35c; peanut butter, Ice;
oats "a he; wheat food, 12hc. Phone to
1So ~ IL you want your orders delivered.
sta~ss sn D Il, and all the J. T. D. Pyles
The Washington herald., 1917-05-11
Man Discovered Dead
On Floor of Bathroom

John F. Daley. aged g. a roomer at 3I5
Pennsylvania avenue northwest commit
ted suicide by inhaling Illuminating gas
last night, in the bathroom Of the house.
Shortly after o'clock, Mrs. Annie
Rothery smelled escaping gas She
traced the odor to the bathroom. and
breaking down the door. discovered
Daley dead on the floor. The Casualty
Hospital was notified and DR.. Frank
Chamberlain pronounced the man dead.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-11
JOHN TEMPLE GRAVES
ADDRESSES FLORIDIANS

The Florida Society at its regular meet
ing in Studio Hall last night was enter
tanned by Mrs. Ruth Simpson. soprano;
Miss Guadalupe Sylvestre. pianist. and
Mr.. William Santleman, violinist. John
Temple Graves was the speaker of the
evening, following which c. W. O'Connor
read ''The Star Spangled Banner" Dane
ing and refreshments ended the meeting
of the society
The Washington herald., 1917-05-11
PLOT AGAINST YENIzEIns

London, May 10.-A new plot against
the life Of President Venizelos, Of the
Greek provisional government, has been
found. A number of men have been ar
rested, says a dispatch from salonika
The Washington herald., 1917-05-11
LOCAL TEMPERATURES

Midnight, ~; q m, IS; { g. m, a; 9 g. m, a;
a. m. ~: 10 a. m, 81; Il noon s.; D m. co.
D: m, 90; p m, 81; D. m, 81; 10 p. m. IS.
Highest, 81; lowest Is.
Relative humidity-s a. m, 81; p. m, "a; g
.. m, g. Rainfall Is D. m to D. nj, q Hours
Of sunshine, rs; per cent Of possible sunshine ST.
Temperature same date last year-Highest, "a;
lowest, 4e.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-11
COMPTON OF THE WATER

Temperature and condition Of water yesterday
Great FaIls-Temperature c.; condition. very dear.
Dslecarlia reserToir-T Temperature 5; condition at
north connection. very clear; condition at south
connection. very clear. Georgetown distributing
reservoir Temperature 81; condition at inhuent
eatehouse. very clear; condition ct enluent gate
houss. veg clear.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-11

Ghes. a Ohio Rwy. Resorts and summer
Homes. Attractive folder of Mountain
ana Seashore resorts and Country
ZONES q ready for distribution. 1899 F
The Washington herald., 1917-05-11
WEATHER CONDITIONS

District of Columbia Maryland and Ytrrnia-
Generally fair Friday and Saturday; little change
IN temperature; gentle westerly winds becoming
variable.
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OTHER TEMPERATURES.
TIDE TABLES.

TIDE TABLES.
Vtrnished By United States Coast and Geodetic
Suryey.)
Today-Low tide Sis a. m. and sos p. m; high
tide, II % q m and uao D. m.
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step in our bank and subscribe
for a Liberty Loan 3Lz%
Bond.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-05-29
AUSTRALIAN CROP
IS BOON TO BRITISH
Will Permit Export Of 6,0OO,-
600 Tons of Supplies.
Special Cable Despatch 10 THE suS

LONDON, May 2s.--Pess!mlsm re-
gardine the food outlook for the Allies
was relieved somewhat to-day by the
announcement that the Australian wheat
crop will meet the home demand and
permit the export OF 100000 tons.
News Of the bad crop outlook in the
United States was followed recently
by the admission OF the food authorities
here that the British crop. despite ef-
forts to increase it, would be less than
last years, which was less than that OF
1915. This Is the result partly of
lack OF labor, partly Of the hard winter
and OF the late, cold spring.
England opens the week realizing that
a food crisis is approaching and admon-
ished by the highest authority to eat
less and not to grumble II forced to
pay more. Last week witnessed an
all around increase in prices, and the
present week will see further general
advances.
Sheep brought as high as s3s each
last week, four times as high as In
normal times. and the price IL still
rising. Potatoes reached s. a bushel.
but such a quantity as bushel cam
not be obtained. and the price is much
higher by the pound. Public indignation
against food spectators Is rising to a
high pitch.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-05-29
5 GRAIN TABLET
CAN WORK RUIN
Discoverer Says It Is 10000
Times More Powerful
Than Dynamite.

The discovery Of a new explosive at
least 10000 times as powerful as. oyna-
mite-so powerful that hve grain
tablet OF II would destroy the WOOL
worth Building--was announced last
ni6ht by DR.. ID. Walton. recently elected
q vice-president Of the American Med
ico-Pha rmaceutical League, at the an
nsal banquet Of the league in the Hotel
Astor. The discovery. DIR. waItoff said.
was made by accident by himself and
his son. Mortimer. u chemist.
I'VE were experimfntins to nnd
cheap substitute for kAkolene. said DR..
Walton. "and were using a compound
In a wedgewood mortar three feet across
the bowl. Suddenly there was A terrific
explosion. and the motar was shattered.
have named the explosive thus dis
covered Terrorail. and when say IL IL
10000 times as powerful as dynamite
and that FIVE grain tablet would
destroy the Woolworth Building AM
being very conservative about the re-
suits that may be achieved from its
USE
DR.. Waltofs announcement was made
after he had einished reading a scientific
paper on infsntile paralysis. He told
the fifty delegates that he hoped they
would interest the thousands Of chemists
and chemical engineers who are MEM
befs Of tho league in discovering
methods and weapons for offensive and
defensive warfare. as the scientists of
Germany are doing. He then told Of the
discovery >of "rerrorall' and said that
several chemical erRirsers are conduct
ing experiments 10 ceca,e q means for
handling the rev axplssive. The sub
stances used In manufacturing Ter.
rorai" are easily obtained IN this coun-
try. said Or. Walton. met further away
than New Jersey
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-05-29
ENGLAND STAKES HER ALL,
BALFOUR TELLS CANADIANS
Democracy Loses in War, He Says, She Will Be
Bankrupt but He Predicts Complete
Victory Over Autocracy.

OTTAWA, May 2s.--Arthur J. Balfour
IN an address to-day before the two
houses of the Canadian Parliament as
serted that tho British Empire had
'staked Its last dollar on democracy"
ana that II democracy failed England
ana her possessions would be bankrupt
indeed" Mr.. Balfour added. however.
that he knew democracy would not fail
He said in part:
i know the democracies of the old
world and tho new will come out of this
struggle, not merely triumphant in the
military sense. but strengthened In their
own inner life, more firmly convinced
that the path of freedom is the only path
to national greatness. do not believe
that anything more unexpected to the
outside world ever occurred than the en-
thusiastic self-sacrifice with which the
great self-governing British dominlons
nave thrown themselves into the great
contest at the side Of the motherlsnd.
No greater miracle has ever hap
pened In the history of civilization than
the way in which the coordinated Brit
ish democracies worked together with a
uniform spirit of aeIf-sacriflce in the
cause In which they believed not merely
their own individual security but the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-05-29
BRAZIL TAKES STEP
TO END NEUTRALITY
Chamber Votes 1876 to j.
War Is Expected.

Rio JANEIRo, May 2s.--'rhe Brazilian
Chamber to-day passed the first reading
of the Government measure revolving
Rrazil's neutrality in the war between
Germany and the United States. Tho
vote was 1875 to s.
The newspaper A Noftcia says that In
German circles II is asserted that Ger
many will declare war on Brazil within
two or three days.
The measure under consideration by
the Brazilian Chamber was drafted by
the Committee on Foreign Relations. II
recommends the cancellation OF the de-
cree Of April %, 1917. which declared
the neutrality Of Brazil In the war be-
tween Germany and the United States.
Under this bill President Braz is author
lied to take the necessary steps TO make
tho measure effective.
SANTIAGO. Chile. May 2s.--Chile will
support Brazil In adopting vigorous
measures against Germany. says the
DtdrSo Illnstrado. Recent events have
wrought a great change. -Amer!-
canism and the Monroe Doctrine have a
deeper meaning now than ever before, .
says the newspaper. For the safe
guarding of maritime traffic several ma :
tions will offer facilities for the United
States warships engaged In this work
Chile will be as friendly to the United
States as Brazil and Uruguay"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-05-29
AUsTRIA's CENSOR LESS ACTIVE.
Political Changes Cause LoOsen-
Ing Of Regulations.

CopENHAGpN. May 2s.-The political
changes in Austria Hungary are being
attended by a certain loosening of the
censorship regulations particularly AZ
regards the monarchy's war aims, The
Neus Freie Presse of Vienna explains
that territorial acquisitions are less i'm
portant to the monarchy than arrange
ments absolutely assuring 1t freedom of
navigation OF the Danube and Adriatic.
The newspaper intimates that the best
solution. as far as the Danube IL con-
cerned, would be u Balkan customs
union. II insists that for protection of
its trade in the Adriatic the monarchy
must retain possession OF Lovchen Noun
tain, overlooking Cettinje. Montenegro.
Heavy guns on this mountain could close
the trade route.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-05-29
THE wEATHER FORECAST
BENNY LEONARD, NEW YORK BOY WINS
WORLDS LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

S ns nrs time in the history Of American puslm New York
A.. nSs Deen crowned champion product
Freddie W ds ana boxer for only few last night stopped
IN the ninth round Of scheduled
uccedsd ~ % th under the promise to- enlist in the army he
Welsh his title willie Richie a California boy nfter
twenty round struggle decided before
London July 1914 Richie the champion
70 meet Welsh The Englhman Rhe
. T, Necessary for Referee Kid Mcfarland the
OF welsh and in doing decisive
y @ terrific & right cross to the jaw the opening the ninth
the beating administered by the champion referee
stopped the ahar and helped the
inere welsh collapsed fell from his
ous until his seconds and friends
him. Leonard apparently uninjured.
For details Of the fight sporting p.ss)
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-05-29
EXEMPTION WILL
FOLLOW DRAFT
Names Will Be Drawn First
and Merits Considered
Later.

WAsHfSoroS. May 2s.--Regulations TO
scription are being worked out by Pro-
vost Marshal Gen. Crowder with sew
eral prominent lawyers. Although the
plans are not complete, 1t is probab Bile
that the Jury wheel system will be fol-
lowed in selecting those who are TO go
into the first army OF 500. 900. and not
until the names have been drawn and
each registration district has provided
the number apportloned to It will ex-
emptions be considered. As each indi-
vidual drawn reports his claims for ex-
emption will be passed upon and II he Is
exempted another will bo drawn to fill
the vacancy.
The law provides for local exemption
boards in each county and for each
$4,000 In city populations. Boards OF re-
view also will be established on the basis
of one or more to each Federal judicial
district All the boards will be composed
Of civilians. Secretary Baker said to-
day the process OF selecting them had
not been worked out.
Gen. Crowder said that only confusion
would result fDbm the reported intention
OF men above the fixed age to register
on June 5. "This is mistaken patriot
ism." he said, 'and registrars will be
instructed to accept cards only from men
between the ages OF 81 and 30 Inclusive"
Men will not necessarily be excluded
from the draft because they are mar
ried, Gen. Crowdcr explained. only
those whose dependents must rely solely
on them for support should claim exemp-
t,on." he said. land Of course all mar
ried men between the ages OF FL and 80
inclusive must register whether or not
they purpose to claim exemption
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-05-29
BREAK WITH BERLIN
DEMANDED IN SPAIN
Revolutionary Tone Heard in
Speeches at Madrid.
Special Cabie Despafch to TIM suS from fhs
London Times.

London Times.
LONDON, May 2s.-A despatch from
the correspondent OF the Times at Madrid
describes the mass meeting at the bull
ring yesterday. in which resolutions were
adopted urging that Spain break with
Germany. He says 10000 were present
The despatch follows:
"A strong revolutionary tone rang
through all the speeches. Their effect
was that the present war Ia conflict
between absolutism and democracy. and
therefore the speakers were heart and
soul with the Allies.
"The speakers agreed, however, that
Spain's active Intervention In the war
was undesirable and impossible. owing
to the state Of impotence in which Spain
finds herself after years OF misgovern-
ment, but the honor ane future Of the
country demanded an immediate rupture
of diplomatic relations with Germany
Many hard things were said about the
Spanish reactionary party which has
been pro-German throughout. and the
monarchical regime"
The resolutions adopted at the meet
ing were TO the effect that:
"First Spain should not remain iso-
lated In the European conflict
second. Spain should change her pol
icy toward France and Great Britain
and their allies.
s'Third Following Germanys breach
of spanish neutrality spain should break
diplomatic relations with Germany and
should accept all the consequences from
the action which she is compelled to
adopt for the defence OF her dignity"
MApRrp, May 2s.--CommcntinS on the
meeting held yesterday by adherents OF
the Entente Allies. the Premier. Mar
ouIs Prieto said to-day: "The speakers
made a great mistake in seeking to
establish q parallel between the coun-
try's foreign policy, and the various dif-
ferent opinions of the Spanish parties"