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The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
$4,000 PENDANT LOST
BY SOCIETY MATRON
Mrs. Edward B. Mclean Said to Be
Owner of Diamond Horse-Head

Washington has another Jewel Mystery
that will require the combined talents Of
Arsene Lupin and Sherlock Holmes to
fathom
The missing gem is a 5000 pendant.
SNAPPED like horse-head. with a platinum
bit IN the mouth, studded with diamonds.
and with eyes of rubies
Mrs Edward Beale Mclean is said to
be the matron who has lost it, although
neither Mr.. Mclean nor Maj Pullman,
chief of police. will admit the fact. The
former said last night:
IF it was something of Importance I
might discuss it. I do not care to tain
about the matter"
The jewel was lost, according to report,
on the night of February 15 either in tbs
vicinity of the Belasco Theater or in
or near the New Willard Hotel The
same night Mrs. Mclean attended a
dinner party at the White House, but
the names of those who were members
of the Mclean party attending could
not be learned last night
This is Washingtons second diamond
mystery in the past six weeks. Two
emerald and diamond rings valued az
s35. 900 were lost by a wealthy New York
woman in this city last December.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
Woman Takes Poison as Po-
lice Arrest Her.

While a policeman was waiting to ar
rest her on a charge of assault preferred
by neighbor as a result of an alleged
quarrel. Mrs. Selma Shook. 90 years old
of 40 Kenyon street northwest. wife oi
Ernest Shook. a bartender, yesterday
swallowed bichIoride of mercury tablets
The warrant already had been served or
Mrs. Shook, and Policeman c. H. Tucker
OF the Tenth precinct, was upstairs talk.
ing to Mr.. Shook and waiting for Tho
woman to dress when she appeared at the
DOOR and holding up a partly filled bot.
lie OF oichloride of mercury tablets, ex.
claimed:
Il have taken these!"
With his knowledge of first aid meth.
DDS, Policeman Tucker gave the womar
large quantities of salt and water, and
later she was rushed in the patrol wagon
to Garfield Hospital. where her condition
Is not regarded as serious.
The warrant for the arrest Of the woman
was sworn out by Mrs. Rosa Ferry. OF
4l5l Ninth street northwest wife of H. E
ferry, Who conducts a grocery store al
4Ol5 Ninth street northwest ACCORDING
to Mr.. Ferry, Mrs. Shook. armed with an
umbrella, on Thursday night chased hts
wife from Ninth and Upshur streets
northwest, where they had casually met
to Ferry's store.
The two families lived in the same
apartment house In the northwest section
OF the city until about six months ago
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
HARVARD READY
Old Grads" Pledge Patriot.
ism of Alma Mater.

Memories OF Harvard University, rich
in its traditions, scholarship, and pa
triotism, were stimulated last night at
the thirty-fourth annual dinner of the
Washington Harvard Club at Rauscher's. s.
A fervent spirit Of patriotism marked
the occasion. and the venerable seat of
learning which has been SO prominently
associated with the progress of this coun-
try was declared to stand ogain hand i'm
hand with this government in the present
international crisis.
A national Harvard" was said to be
now IN the making, not only in the uni
Versity's fAr-reaching educational in
fiuences. but In its patriotism and public
service.
inspiring remarks linked the birth of
Harvard amid the very SURROUNDINGS OF
the cradle Of liberty" where II received
It's baptism OF national devotion, with
the present wave of nationalism which
Is spreading over this country.
Honored by being educated in such a
distinctly American university. which has
record synonymous to the ideals of de-
mocracy, the members OF the Washington
Harvary Club last night pledged LOYALTY
to the United States at this trying period.
speakers declared that is was the duty
OF this nation Immediately to demand
the rights to which international law en-
titled 1t. That America would emerge
victorious from any conflict she might
enter. was hopefully expressed by the
remarks of several speakers, who told
of the spirit of '76 and then declared.
we enforced out rights with 5000, ,0oJ
then why should we not be able to do
the same with 100, 900 900 today"
The hope was expressed that Har-
ward unit of research similar to the
classical schools in Rome and Athens,
soon would be established in Washington
through which scholars could enjoy the
many advantages offered by this city.
The singing OF old school songs, the
most favorite among them being Fair
CONTINUED ON FAGE SIX
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
BROTHER SEEKS TRACE
OF FAMOUS MUSICIAN
Selden Miller, Who Mysteriously Drop
ped From Sight, Left Fortune.

Chicago. Feb. Ills Selden Miller, noted
Philadelphia musician. director of grand
opera and formerly a teacher of music in
Philadelphia's tra-fashionable, working
on a farm near Milwaukee, or is his body
lying in a pauper's grave in Kenosha,
Wis?
His brother. DR.. Emlen Hare Miller, of
Philadelphia, is in Chicago tonight, pre-
pairing to solve the mystery. II Selden
Miller is alive 1t is importan that he be
found. 1t is just as important that his
death be established. IL he is dead His
mother who died recently from grief and
worry over his disappearance, left a large
estate that cannot be settled until the
musicians status is established before the
probate courts of Philadelphia.
Miller's disappearance created a furore
among the fashionables of the Quaker
City. On November %, 1915, he walked
from his home. telling his butler that he
might not return for luncheon. He never
returned.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
EX-LUNATIC KILLS |,
WOUNDS 2 and DIES
Asylum Inmate Runs Amuck in At
lanta-Shoots Preacher Dead.

Atlanta, Feb. 17.-H. Claude Anderson
just released from the State Insane Asy-
lum. ran amuck this evening at a board
ing house, shot and killed Rev. Dr. G. r.
BUford, shoe and badly wounded Mrs w
J. Zahn and Mrs. NJ Zahn. and was him
self shot and killed by W. ]. Zahn after
a revolver ARRAY in front of the Zahn
home at g Hull street.
Anderson. it is said. called at the Zahn
home and demanded to see his wife
whom he learned was boarding there. H
and his wife had been separated.
The Zahns refused him admission and
called the police. but before they arrived
Anderson fOrcibly entered the house and
began shooting at everyone in sight.
His wife and Miss Therese Zahn ran
out the baCkway screaming. Zahn, who
runs an automobile repair shop in Mari
etto. a short distance away. heard of the
trouble and rushing home met anderson
at the door. Anderson, seeing another
man across the street. shot at him, but
missed. As Anderson came down the
steps Zahn rushed up, grappled with the
assailant. and getting his pistol. shot him
dead. The two Zahn women were rushed
to a hospital, where it is reported that
Mrs. NJ. Zahn is dying. Mrs. W. J. Zahn
shot through the jaw, it is believed, will
recover.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
GERMANY ASKS u. S.
TO RATIFY TREATY
Demand for Signing of Document of
1879 Presented Through Swiss.

Germany's demand for the ratification
OF the treaty of 1879 between the United
States and the Kingdom of Prussia. with
an amendatory protocol bringing the
ancient convention down to date. was
presented to the State Department yes
terday through the Swiss Minister.
1t had been communicated to the Swiss
government by the German Legation at
Berne. 1t was the same protocol and
ratification which had been presented to
Amba ssador James W. Gerard in Ber-
lin and to which he refused to attach
his signature, with the comment that
he would wait until hell freezes over be-
fore doing so.'
Almost at the coincident moment that
the document was being presented to the
State Department, word was received
there Of the admission by Capt. Polack.
of the war-bound German liner Kron-
prinzessin Cecelie, that her engines had
been seriously disa bled at the direct order
of the imperial government.
distinct sensation was caused by
Capt. Polack's statement.
The Polack statement was accepted as
confirmatory Of the belief entertained in
official quarters that every war-bound
German ship in American waters has
been wrecked between decks.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
four U. S. WARSHIPS
TO APPEAR OFF CUBA
Arrival Of Vessels Hourly Expected at
characterization More Quiet.

Havana, Feb. 17.-Four United
states warships are expected to arrive
on Cuban ports within the next TWEEN
ty-hour hours to lend their moral
assistance to President Menocal in
stamping out the Gomez revolution
The United States gunboat Petrol
Commander Knox, now lies off San
tiago Harbor
Dispatches reaching here from Santa
Cara and Camaguey today indicated
that the government is rapidly gaining
control of the situation. Eight hun
dred government troops have been
landed on the south coast of Camaguey
and reached Central Stewart, while
1000 others are marching on Ciego.
With Havana and practically all OF
western Cuba quiet, and communIca-
ton with the rebellious eastern section
cut of almost complete, the American
Minister at the Cuban capital yester-
day advised the State Department that
although great inconvenience had
been occasioned. particularly to Ameri-
can tourists now in the island. no dan
ger to Americans was apprehended
The department was without news
as to the success of the government
in quelling the revolution.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
GUARDS ORDERED
HOME BY BAKER
Plans Being Made for Parade
of District Militiamen Be-
fore Muster Out.

Orders to march home were issued 10
$1,000 soldiers on the Mexican border by
! Secretary of War Baker yesterday after
uoon.
Gen. Funston will have charge of the
movement to entrain the various units
of the National Guard for their home
mobilization camps to be mustered out
The order Is interpreted as meaning
that the acuteness of the Mexican situa-
tion is matter of history, and that the
regular army will be able to preserve or
der and protect American interests across
the Rio Grande.
Within the next week District guards
men who have been stationed at Bisbee,
Ariz., Ell Paso and other points along the
Iporder viii be on the steel rails that
lead to home and regular occupations.
! The District guardsmen were among
the last to leave for border service, but
| they hailed with delight the going home
order, according to dispatches received
last night
Service on the border has been irksome
| and dreary. and discomfort among the
guardsmen has been rife for some weeks.
The feeling was general that the men
should be engaged in active service or
| be mustered out. and the order of the
Secretary of War yesterday did not come
as a surprise.
1t Is eight months since the Govern
ment mobilized the guardsmen to demon
strate to the de facto government of Mex
leo that the depredations of Villa would
not be countenanced. District guards
men were among the last Of the units
to depart for the border due to the delay
in recruiting the companies to the re-
quired strength.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
WOMEN PROTEST
Claim Discrimination in Paw
Favoring Men.

Protest against discriminati ton against
women munftion employees was lodged
with the War Department yesterday b.
the Federal Employees Union.
The order of the Secretary of War
requesting munition workers for the
Philadelphia and Picatinny arsenals
specifies that women machine operators
will be paid from 81 36 to 1924 per day,
while men will be paid from s22i to
s2.6i day for the same class of work
The protest conforms with the terms
of the bill recently introduced in the
House by Representative Keating ask
ing Cabinet officers whether discrimina-
tion is made in employment of workers
because of sex.
The letter OF H NJ. McLarin, president
of the union says:
Apparently women are to be ex-
cluded from all positions except that OF
machine operator, from which they are to
receive a maximum wage equal to the
minimum wage which men doing the
same work are to receive, and the wage
to be paid women in this capacity is
lower than that offered to men in any
capacity.
In the name Of the Federal Employees
Union, I wish to protest most emphaticaI-
ly against this proposed discrimination
against women munitions workers. and
to urge that immediate steps be taken
to open all positions to both women and
men with equal pay for equal work"
Other labor unions are expected to
make similar protest against this action
of the War Department. Organized labor,
it is pointed out. has more than one
ground for objection to the employment
of women at a lower wage scale thar.
that of men, for the question is not only
one of Justice for women but of lower
ing the standard of wages for the entire
Industry, the men workers as well as
women they say
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
Two More Fall Victims
Of "Five-for-One" Game

Charles Chin. a Chinaman, of Fourth
and r streets northwest, and Mrs. Ida
~ sansoury' OF Broad Creek, Md. are
the latest additions to the long LIST ~
those who have been handing out change
FOR s. for those bothersome new 81 bills.
MIR. Chin Joined the "Barnum throng''
Friday night when a negro called at his
establishment for his laundry and ten
dered him a supposed IS bill in payment.
He secured the change and is still going.
Mrs. sansbury fell for the game yester-
day morning about 1890, when a white
man approached her at the Eastern Mar
Ket and asked her to break up "V' for
him. She counted out four ones and a
like number of two-bit pieces. The man
gave up his crisp new bill and left.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
ALLEGED SPY HELD
ON ENJOYS Charge
Embassy Employe, Supposed American
Denounced by Gerard, It Is Said.

Oscar Plug. an employe of the Ameri-
can Embassy in Berlin. who is being de-
tanned for examination by French su-
thorities after former Amba ssadOr Ger
ards suspicious were aroused by the
mans acts and he had denounced him
as a suspect, is believed to have a brother
in Philadelphia.
The man under detention was removed
Thursday from the special train on which
Mr.. Gerard and his party were travelling
from Switzerland into France. The ar
rest took place at Pontarlier, on the
Franco-Swiss frontier, as French off,
GERS were examining the passports and
baggage of the Americans.
On the train Plug is said TO have made
himself conspicuous, associating with the
German officer in charge OF the guard.
So much was he in evidence that sew
eral Americans thought the employe was
an official in charge of some of the ar
rangements for handling the train.
French authorities Immediately were
attracted to Plug at the border. This
man is a suspect Mr.. Gerard is onoted
as saying, and the French authorities
at once took charge Of the msn.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
MExICANS SLAY
z U. s. CITIZENS
Salazar Threatens Slaughter
of Americans-Border
Patrols Out.

Ell Paso, Tex, Feb. 1.-Two Americans
were killed early today on the Gibson
Ranch, fourteen miles west of Columbus,
N. Mex, by Mexican raiders. according
to unofficial messages received here to-
night by American cattlemen.
No details were received but II Is re-
ported that the raiders crossed the boun-
dary between midnight and dawn today.
They are said to have been members OF
Gen. Salazar's command.
With ten bands of Villistas camped
within striking distance of the border,
military officials are on the qui vive to-
night along the Rio Grande. Grim
rumors have come to their ears that Gen.
Salazar, Villa lieutenant, has vowed to
massacre every American who falls into
his hands, and has taken an oath to Kill
more Americans than did Villa in the
Columbus massacre
Government agents heard tonight that
the Villistas are camped between Hachita,
n. Mex, and FL Paso Three companies
of New Mexico infantry have been or
dered to re-enforce the border patrol in
the Hachita district
More than 10000 National Guardsmen
viii entrain at FL Paso within the next
Few days for home, orders having been
received here tonight that all National
Guafdsmen along the border be de-
mooilized and returned to their home
States
Prudencia Miranda, alleged leader OF
the raiding party on the Corner Ranch.
several days ago was sought in El Paso
today by government officers on inforrna-
ton that he was hiding here.
The 5000 ransom demanded by the
raiders for the release OF Buck Spencer
and his wife has been received by agents
of E. K. Warren. owner of the Ouitos
Ranch.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
FORTUNE IN PULP HERE.

Baltimore, Feb. H.-While consumers of
printing paper have been compelled to
pay all sorts of fancy prices for that
product, on account of the shortage in
This country, there is a fortune In wood
pulp packed snugly away at one of the
railroad piers in this city.
One consignment consists of 1900 bales
OF pulp, already unloaded, while two ves-
sells have docked and third waiting to
pull up at the pier. with total cargo of
1900 bales, thus making In all 80, 900 bales
Of wood pulp to be delivered at the port
of Baltimore recently.
1t is understood that the product was
imported from Norway and Is waiting to
be consigned. possibly tn wAsfArn con-
sumers-
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
IA May Be Victims
Of Days U-Boat Toll

New York, Feb. I7.-Four Brit
ish steamships, one of them ap-
parently a German vessel interned
at the outbreak of the war and
later pressed into service under the
British flag, were reported by
Lloyd's today as having fallen vic
tins to the German barred zone.
One was destroyed by a mine.
the three others by U-boats. The
aggregate tonnage OF the four
ships lost was 7,4S5.
Five lives were lost on two OF
the ships. Nine are missing.
Three men were killed when the
steamer Queenswood was sunk and
two lost their lives when the Lady
Ann struck a mine.
Today's toll brings the total
number of ships sunk since Febru-
airy 1. to 119 and the total tonnage
destroyed 81, ,S31. These figures
are based only on data given out
by British sources. Details are as
follows:
Reported today:
Queenswood, British, 2,7Ol.
Maroon Lawson, British, $500.
Marie Leonhardt (registered as
Germany, 1,46S.
Lady Ann, British, LOIS.
Total, four ships; 7,4S5.
Previously reported, us ships;
224.346 tons.
Grand total: 1s ships; 231,Sn
tons.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
GR|DIRON Dimes
Patriotism and Satire Mark
Banquet of Club.

From the beginning to the close of the
Gridiron dinner last night patriotism was
the dominant feature. With the strains
OF the Star Spangled Banner" filling the
immense room. the President OF the
United States and the entire assemblage
standing. the second Gridiron dinner OF
the season was closed
To add to the picture, platoon Of
United States sailors commanded by a
commissioned officer was drawn up in
line at the back of the well.
The ballroom of the New Willard Hotel
was decorated to fit the occasion and
Small. in addition TO the beautiful floral
decorations had placed here and there,
American flags.
The occasion showed that the club
stands with the President for America
First"
This being the first dinner since the
election of Ira f. Bennett as president
of the club, he was duly inaugurated. Mr..
Bennett being a native # California, a
number of members of the club imper-
sonating Western characters entered the
room and proceeded to put the new
president into Office.
All enter behind band. led by sheriff;
band plays Hello, Frisco"
Member-we're all here. right from
Californy. This here is Yuba Bill. Chief
of the Vigilantes. This is Alkala Ike,
head barkeep of the Bucket of Blood at
Crimson Gulch. gentleman and a
scholar. This is Truthful James, of
Poverty Flat Here's Faro Nell, the
gamest little sport that ever sat in the
lookout chair. This is Bill BuntIine,
bo'sun of the Oregon" and terror of the
waterfront This is Mexican Pete, the
CONTINUED ON PAGE SIXTEEN.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
John Nicholas Brown. II,
Slaps Cupid on the Wrist

Pasadena, Cal, Feb. T.-John Nicholas
Brown, of this place, and Providence, r.
l., known as the richest boy in the
world" was surprised today to read dis
patches from Kansas City saying he was
supposed to be betrothed to Elva Deistel-
horst, a 13-year-old girl of that place.
Young Brown and his mother issued
statement that he had no fancee, and
that the Brown family never heard Of
the Deistelhorsts. John Nicholas is now
II and has been closely guarded since a
baby.
The Kansas City girls mother was au-
thority for the statement the richest
boy had picked a bride.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
BRITISH DRIVE AHEAD
ALONG WESTERN FRONT
Penetrate German Trenches for 1000
Yards After Bombardment.

The British big push" on the Ancre
is again in full swing.
Sir Douglas Haigs men yesterday
smashed forward after extensive artiI-
lery preparation and broke through Ger
man positions on a front of about a mile
and a half, to a depth of 1000 yards.
They came within close range of Petit
Maramont
The German war office night bulletin
merely states that engagements were
under way in this area. In addition to
thelr gain northeast of Grand Court, the
British carried another German position
on front of about 1000 yards. the night
headquarters statement says.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
SEVERAL LARGE SHIPS
LEAVE FOR WAR ZONE
Two Vessels Are American Freighters
Carving U. S. Crews.

New York, Feb. 1T-Several large ships
departed today from this port for Europe
and the war zone. Two of them, the Al
gonquin and the City Of Puebla, are
American freighters carrying American
crews and commanded by American off,
GERS.
The crew Of the Algonquin Is composed
Of nine Americans including Captain A.
Nordberg. She is bound for London and
the war zone. The City of Puebla, be-
sides carrying an American crew, has a
heavy cargo Of contraband and is bound
for Hsvre.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
CREW OF LIEBENFELS
HELD AT CHARLESTON
Department of Justice Orders Arrest
for Obstructing Harbor Channel.

Charleston. S. c., Feb. 17.-Onicers
and crew of the German steamer
Liebenfels. sunk in Charleston Har-
Dor February l, who have been detain-
ed pending an investigation by Fed
eral authorities, were today placed un-
der arrest on telegraphic orders from
the Department of Justice, charging
them with obstructing navigation.
Bond was furnished in each case of
$4,000.
The men under arrest are John Lub-
ken, J. E. Jensen, George Suekel. Au-
gust Neuse, William Schwarting and
Henry Wattenberg. Capt. John Klat-
tenhoT is i'll at a local hospital and
was not arrested